How The Callisto Protocol Could Tie Into PUBG

The Callisto Protocolis an upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, developed by brand-new studio Striking Distance. The studio is headed up by Glen Schofield, who previously co-created theDead Spaceseries. However, probably the most unexpected thing aboutThe Callisto Protocolis that it will be set in the universe ofPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, albeit 300 years into the future. Fromeverything we know aboutThe Callisto Protocolso far, it would be hard to imagine a game more different toPUBG....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Bobby Santos

How to Complete Fortnite's Winterfest Day 5 Challenge

Fortniteis having a holiday season party, and everyone is invited. Epic Games officially released this year’s in-gameholiday event known as the Winterfest, which brings lots of goodies for all the players out there. It doesn’t matter if players have been good or bad during their gameplay, everyone gets their share of Winterfest goodies which include new weapons, outfits, and gear. The Winterfest event will last until January 2, and players have till then to complete all the challenges to grab all the rewards....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Chad Burns DVM

How to Use Divine Intervention in BG3

Each class inBaldur’s Gate 3has a large arsenal of unique abilities. But few things compare to Divine Intervention, which is only available to Clerics. Although this ability is limited to one use, it can provide an advantage both in a specific battle and the passage in general. Therefore, in this guide, we will tell youhow to use Divine Intervention inBaldur’s Gate 3. Divine Intervention is undoubtedly one of the most useful abilities of any class....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Joel Ortega

Inscryption: Best Cards In Act 2, Ranked

Cards are king in the 2021 roguelikeInscryption.They are the characters and the main mechanic; they develop the story in parallel with the meta. Each act ofInscryptionis radically different from the others, opening up the story and changing the gameplay in equal parts. For Act 2, the changes in gameplay mean giving the player many more cards that in Act 1 and separating them into 4 different “schools,” each with unique mechanics, similar to thefive colors inMagic: The Gathering....

June 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Bruce Wolfe

Like a Dragon: Ishin's Tsuyano Usukurenai Sword Explained

The recently releasedLike a Dragon: Ishinwas one of the most heavily anticipated titles to come to the storiedYakuzafranchise, which is now being globally stylized asLike a Dragon. Featuring swathes of the IP’s most popular and recognizable characters in an engaging historic period piece set within 1800s Japan, Western fans of the game have finally received a localized dedicated release, befit with better graphical fidelity and a more up-to-date cast of characters....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Manuel Lyons

LOTR: Would It Have Been Better If Tolkien Told Us What Tom Bombadil Is Or Not?

When J.R.R. Tolkien originally published theLord of the Ringsin 1954, it literally paved the way for an entire genre of high-fantasy that is still beloved in our modern world, fromHarry PottertoGame of Thrones. And Peter Jackson’s 2001-2003 film adaptations of the trilogy also garnered an unprecedented amount of success, winning 475 awards out of 800 nominations, including 11 Oscars, making it the most awarded film series in cinematic history. There are many aspects that make the fantasy of the stories so alluring to readers and viewers alike....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Nicholas Graham

Marvel's Avengers Will Be Missing This Feature at Launch

AsMarvel’s Avengersspeeds towards its rapidly approaching September release, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have started revealing more and more about the game. The effort began last month duringthe first planned War Table eventwhich showed off new gameplay, game mechanics, and much more. The team has remained active on social channels answering fan questions and detailing smaller bits of information. On the officialMarvel’s AvengerssubReddit, Philippe Therien held a AMA session with fans who had questions regarding the upcoming superhero action title....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Anthony Campbell

Marvel's Midnight Suns Iron Man Gameplay Breakdown

Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ marketing cycle is underway with a concrete release date of October 7. Every playable character has been announced with the exemption of a character who is beingkept secret until players finishMarvel’s Midnight Suns, and showcases for each of them are being presented to fans in the weeks preceding its release. Earlier this month,Marvel’s Midnight Sunsreleased its first deep-dive on Captain America. This five-minute character showcase did not fully depict Steve Rogers’ character, nor did it oversee every tactic he has in the card-battler, but it gave enough of a thorough introduction to Captain America to excite fans, detailing several unique abilities he affords to players on their three-character team....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Jessica Winters

Microsoft Rewards Adds Helpful New Bonus for Some Players

Summary Tech giantMicrosoft’s loyalty program, Microsoft Rewards, has given Xbox users an extra way to earn points, gamers have discovered. However, it seems like the new method either offers different rewards or does not pop up at all for some folks. The Microsoft Rewards initiative allows people to collect points by completing a wide variety of tasks, from doing something as simple as making a search throughMicrosoft’s Bing to making a purchase on the Microsoft Store....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Christine Stevenson

Minecraft Player Creates Awesome Portrait Out of Water and Canals

In the sandbox game ofMinecraftplayers can (and often do) create just about anything they want. FromAvatar: The Last Airbenderstop motion animationsto recreations of the Imperial Star Destroyers fromStar Wars, it seems fans have done it all. That seemed like the case, anyway, until Reddit user KevinJNguy01 discovered a trick to make a giant portrait with a single bucket of water. KevinJNguy01 has created several cleverMinecraftportraits in the past, most using a unique trick like stacking thousands of colored glass blocks together so when the sun shines through them at a specific in-game time of day, an image is revealed....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Tony Jenkins

Naughty Dog is Playing Into The Last of Us' Strengths With Factions' Story Focus

During the Summer Game Fest 2022, Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann revealed a small glimpse of the next project set in the world ofTheLast of Us. As creative director, Druckmann gave fans some insight into what the next chapter in the series will be, by announcing a full-fledged multiplayer experience with its own storyline separate from the main story. Upon its release in 2020,The Last of Us 2promised to deliver a multiplayer game mode soon after the release of the campaign....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Holly Campbell

New Limited-Time Switch Controllers Releasing March 22

Summary A limited editionNintendo SwitchJoy-Con controller set will be released this March to coincide with the launch ofPrincess Peach: Showtime. The announcement of the special bundle was met with generally positive reactions, but there were still aspects of the upcoming release that were criticized by people on the internet. A variety of Joy-Cons have been released ever since theSwitchwas first put on the market in 2017. Gamers can now pick up the controller in a wide variety of colors and styles, from plain white, to something more elaborate like the special models that were released alongsideThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Edition....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Danny Johnson

Nintendo Creates Real-Life Mario Boots

Nintendo reveals that it will be showcasing a real-life version of Mario’s classic plumbing boots to tie in with the upcomingSuper Mario Bros. Movie. This movie is set to release next month, and will feature an adventure with the iconic Mario Bros. and how they become the famous heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom. Recently, Nintendo featuredtheMariomovie’s final trailerin a special Nintendo Direct before its release.ThisMariomovie-focused Nintendo Direct had not only Shigeru Miyamoto and other relevant staff from Illumination to help reveal the new trailer, but also the voice cast joking around about the roles they play in the movie....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Anne Holt