Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann Says There is 'No One Solution' to Crunch

Crunch-time is practically the industry standard in game development. It’s a problem that doesn’t seem to go away, no matter how much attention it gets. Last year reports emerged thatNaughty Dog’sThe Last of Us 2saw an intense crunch period despite its delayed release. Naughty Dog’s co-president Neil Druckmann commented on the issues during one recent interview. However, he acknledged the problem but rejected the notion of a simple solution. RELATED:Naughty Dog Job Listing Hints at The Last of Us 2 Standalone Multiplayer Release...

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Michael Brandt

New Dragon Age 4 Concept Art Revealed at Gamescom

Gamescom is bringing players exciting news on some of the most hyped games that will be coming out in the future, andDragon Age 4is no exception. While there was no new trailer like other games likeSurgeon Simulator 2may have showcased, the virtual gaming convention showed off never before seen concept art, giving fans a glimpse of what they can expect to see when the game is released. BioWare created a special preview forGamescom, showing off the thought process that the team of devs is working with from behind the scenes....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Paul Johnson

New Nintendo Switch Lite Coral Color Edition Launches

A new Nintendo Switch Lite has been announced for release on March 20th exclusively in Japan. The new coral-colored Switch Lite will be the fourth variation available. The design is a solid pink color contrasted by white buttons, making it bright enough to attract attention but simple enough to not distract from the sleek Lite layout. TheNintendo SwitchLite currently has grey, yellow, and turquoise available for purchase everywhere. For the new coral edition, players will have to wait until March 7th for preorder....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Carolyn Pacheco

One The Last of Us 2 Character Changed Races From the First Game

The Last of Us 2has been subjected to many different controversies, even though it has only been publicly available since June. Despite the short time since its release, those who don’t like the game have already review bombed the game on Metacritic and sent death threats toLaura Bailey, a voice actress for one of the game’s significant characters. However, one fan discovered that a character had been change from the original pretty drastically....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Amy Medina

Oshi No Ko: The Internet's Wrath

The following contains spoilers for Episode 6 of Oshi no Ko, “Egosurfing,” now streaming onHiDive. Episode 6 continues Aqua’s stint on the reality dating showMy Love With a Star Begins Now, also known asLoveNow. The cast members have all settled into their roles, with the exception of Akane Kurokawa, who is just trying to make some kind of impact before the show ends. This week’s episode takes the spotlight away from Aqua and Ruby and focuses on Akane Kurokawa and the impact of negative internet attention in the entertainment industry....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Dylan Curtis

Persona 5 Royal's True Ending Demands a Sequel or Spinoff

Even thoughPersona 5was a massive breakthrough for Atlus and thePersonafranchise, it managed to top itself withPersona 5 Royal.The enhanced version of the original game does more than polish the basics; it offers players vastly more liberty in both combat and social interaction, making the game all the more engaging. Perhaps more importantly, though, it built onPersona5’s original story in some much needed areas. The Palace in the third semester introduces some valuable nuance into the Phantom Thieves' philosophy and journey, andPersona 5 Royalalso builds on Goro Akechi’s character by introducing detailed new story threads involving him....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Chelsea Williams

PlayStation Fans Share Reactions to Ridiculous Fighting Game Trailer

There’s a new PlayStationfighting game coming in the new year that has stirred the attention of a portion of the community that’s been sharing its reaction to a recent reveal.Phantom Breaker: Omnia’s release date trailer showed of its roster of characters through intense combat with a glimpse into its storytelling and an unforgettable announcer. MAGE-X and Gameloop Inc have officially confirmed the mid-March release date forPhantom Breaker: Omniaduring a lengthy trailer....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Jennifer Sandoval

Pokemon Fan Designs Human Version of Smoochum

Summary APokemonfan has recently given the little Smoochum a human form, turning it into a cute character with anime aesthetics. ThePokemoncommunity is full of talented artists who love creatingamazing Pokemon art, and this is a great example of how good-looking the artwork they share online can be. Smoochum is a baby Pokemon with an Ice/Psychic type that originally appeared in the second generation of the franchise. At level 30, this small creature evolves intothe controversial Jynx....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Carol May

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get Geodude, Graveler, & Golem

Quick Links Pokemon Scarlet & Violethave released the first part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion pack: The Teal Mask. Through this, it extends the amount of Pokemon to catch from 400 to 600. Most of the Pokemon in The Teal Mask are from pre-existing generations, and that includes the Rock/Ground-type Geodude, Graveler, and Golem. Even ifScarlet/Violettrainers don’t intend to use the Geodude-line on their team, they’ll need to be caught to complete the Kitakami Pokedex....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Kelly Mason

Red Dead Redemption's Arthur Morgan Actor Would Be Perfect for God of War Ragnarok Sequel's Thor

2018’sGod of Warwas one of the fastest selling games of the last generation and a huge hit for Santa Monica Studios. The teaser for the next game promises that “Ragnarok is coming,” while the last game’s secret ending showed Atreus having a vision of Thor arriving to confront him and Kratos at the end of Fimbulwinter. The actor who played Arthur Morgan inRed Dead Redemption 2, Roger Clark, is rumored to be taking on the role of Thor....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Laurie Snyder

Rumor: Bethesda's Starfield Will Debut at E3, Releases This Fall

Bethesda Game Studios' next major release may be arriving sooner than expected in the form ofrumored sci-fi RPGStarfield. A member of the gaming forum ResetERA posted in aStarfieldrelated thread, stating that the game would be “coming this fall” and that fans should wait for E3. A ResetERA administrator confirmed with the commenter that they were “in a position to know such information,” but could not confirm the authenticity of the information itself....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Randall Stokes

Save Now $20 on Truly Wireless Gaming Earbuds

JBL Quantum TWS Air Earbuds This is one of the best deals on Amazon for people looking for earbuds designed for gaming. The Quantum TWS Air earbuds by JBL are designed to offer great audio quality, compact convenience, and lag-free gaming via a 2.4 GHz wireless connection. Now for a limited time, shoppers can find them on Amazon at $20 off. Amazon is offering a great deal on a fairly unique piece of gaming equipment, as theJBL Quantum TWS Air gaming earbudsare now available at a 20% discount....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Rebecca Wilson

Skyrim: 10 Things That Make No Sense About Becoming A Thane

Back in Medieval times, a Thane was a man who held power within his county or region, he was rich and held a huge estate that towered over the smaller houses in the city or village. InSkyrim, this is much the same since the player is given an element of power once being granted the title of a Thane by the Jarl. However, compared to how a Thane was portrayed throughout history, it really makes you wonder how important your latestSkyrimcharacter actually is....

May 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1352 words · Mary Malone