Former Sonic Mania Developers Have A New 3D Platformer In The Works

Back in 2017, a group of game developers were able to bring back classic Genesis-eraSonic the Hedgehoggameplay with the release ofSonic Mania. This game celebrated the 25th anniversary of the franchise, with 12 unique levels starring playable characters Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. The game was such a success that it became one of thehighest-ratedSonicgames in over a decade. This resulted in an enhanced physical re-release and DLC add-on known asSonic Mania Plus, which added Mighty and Ray into the mix as playable characters....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Shirley White

Fortnite Removes Overpowered Gun from Competitive Playlists

Fortniteis disabling a specific weapon from being used in competitive playlists. The decision comes after extensive feedback fromFortnite’s player base. Epic Games' popular free-to-play battle royale title is well into its fifth season of its Chapter 2. The crossover-focused season continues to bring in characters from across various franchises, including the likes ofHalo’s Master Chief,G.I. Joe’s Snake Eyes, andThe Walking Dead’s Daryl Dixon.Fortnitealsoconfirmed aTroncrossoverearlier today. RELATED:Fortnite: Where Are the New Exotic Weapons (Update 15....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Sara Johnson

Forza Horizon 5: Where to Find Valle De Las Ranas

Quick Links Forza Horizon 5has a photo challenge nearly every week, and this time during Spring Series 3, the “Rock Out” daily photo challenge can earn players up to 20 Forzathon Points. These points can then be spent in the Forzathon Shop on new cars, cosmetics, and Wheelspins. Finding Valle De Las RanasinForza Horizon 5will also earn players one Season/Series Point toward the Spring and Series 3 car rewards. With so many landmarks and event icons populating the map, Valle De Las Ranas' location can be hard to see when studying the map, so this guide will inform players where it is exactly....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Grace Jennings

Games With The Best Parry Mechanics

Parrying in video games is an art form. A window in the middle of an enemy’s attack, which the player can utilize to block the oncoming assault and turn the tide of battle. More difficult to pull off than a dodge or evade move, parrying is a satisfying mechanic that can completely reverse a one-sided assault. Very much embedded in fighting games over the years, the trend for parrying is now common in third-person action titles....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Cynthia Chen

Genshin Impact Leaks Furina and Charlotte's Talents and Constellations

Summary A recent leak fromGenshin Impacthas given additional information about Furina and Charlotte’s constellations and talents, providing players an insight into the characters' power spike.Genshin Impactis all set to add Furina and Charlotteto the current banner in version 4.2 later this year. Their skill set and combat animations have already been leaked a few days ago, giving players an idea of their offensive and defensive capabilities. According to reliable leakers, Charlotte will be a four-star Cryo catalyst, while Furina will have a higher five-star rarity as a Hydro sword user....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Erica Spencer DDS

Genshin Impact Reveals Splash Arts For Cyno, Nilou and Candace

Genshin Impact’s new major update is scheduled for August 24 which means that the arrival of the mysterious Sumeru region is just around the corner. The new update will introduce three new characters, Tighnari, Collei, and Dori, as well as the long-awaited Dendro element. Even though the three characters are yet to arrive,Genshin Impacthas already revealed a couple of new characters that should arrive in update 3.1. The game’s official Twitter account has finally revealed the splash art for three characters: Cyno, Nilou and Candace....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Shannon Oliver

Ghost Of Tsushima: 10 Facts About Samurai It Gets Right

It’s rare that a game has enough historical accuracy to catch the attention of historians, butGhost of Tsushimahas managed to do that, and so much more. A visual masterpiece, this RPG has captured the hearts and minds of those who appreciate both video games and Japanese history alike, with the highly-coveted and well-respected code of the Samurai as one of its main features. Related:10 PlayStation 4 Games With The Best Combat Systems Also known as Bushido or the Eight Virtues of the Samurai, the promise that one would serve and give their life for their cause is not one that’s new to Japan or military history....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Joseph Cannon

God of War: Dead and Bloated Treasure Guide

There are 12treasuremaps scattered throughout the world ofGod of War, each one leading to a hidden cache of useful items. Finding all of these treasures is far from straightforward, however, as players will need to decipher a series of cryptic clues in order to figure out where exactly the treasure is buried. Of course, they’ll also need to find the maps themselves, which is also a lot easier said than done....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Christopher Clark

Grand Theft Auto Fan Creates Incredible Custom GTA 6 PS5 Box Art

It’s been nearly 10 years sinceGrand Theft Auto 5first launched, but it doesn’t really seem like fans are any closer to learning aboutGrand Theft Auto 6. As it stands, Rockstar Games is currently focused on portingGrand Theft Auto 5and itsGTA Onlinemultiplayer experience to next-generation consoles, with reports indicating that theGTA 6release dateis still likely years away. With no freshGrand Theft Auto 6news in sight, fans have taken to entertaining to themselves by creating fanart....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Sean Vargas

Halo Infinite Update 31 Patch Notes Revealed

Summary 343 Industries has revealedHalo Infinite’s update 31 patch notes, introducing a slew of enhancements, bug fixes, and new features to the game. Among the highlights are significant updates toHalo Infinite’s networking model, the introduction of Easy Anti-Cheat on PC, and experimental changes to Competitive Skill Rank payouts. Halo Infiniteis the latest installment in theiconicHalovideo game seriesdeveloped by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios. It serves as a direct sequel toHalo 5: Guardiansand continues the story of Master Chief....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Robert Hamilton

Halo Infinite's Grappleshot Meta Will Change Following the Campaign's Release

There were many concerns with the original footage that 343 Industries showcased ofHalo Infinitein summer 2020, however one element that seemed to be a strong point inInfinite’s favor was its grappleshot. Although the footage was generally underwhelming for fans, grappling hooks are often a fan-favorite mechanic, so the addition toHaloseemed like a step in the right direction. Now thatHalo Infinite’s multiplayer is available, players have found the grappleshot is quite fun to use and adds a lot to the overall pace....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Veronica Morris

Helpful Halo Image Points Out the True Names of Various Characters

Since the original game was released in November 2001, theHaloseries has seen a multitude of allies and enemies populate the universe during Master Chief and Cortana’s journey. The sheer number of characters inside this epic sci-fi universe can be a bit hard to keep track of for lore-centric players, and it can become even more confusing when some of these characters are only ever known by a title like Arbiter or Prophet....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Kenneth Bryan

Horizon Forbidden West Update 1.08 Patch Notes

Horizon Forbidden Westis generally considered to be a big improvement overHorizon Zero Dawn. Still, it’s not without its faults, as many players reported bugs and odd graphics issues upon release. As an example, the foliage quality inHorizon Forbidden West’s performance modewas a big issue for some players, and they didn’t want to play the game in the much-sharper Favor Resolution mode at 30 FPS. Developer Guerrilla Games has released variouspatches forHorizon Forbidden Westthat were aimed at fixing bugs and solving technical issues....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Ryan Long