Why CD Projekt Red Adding Multiplayer to All Franchises Should Give Pause

CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio behind theWitcherseries, has been under scrutiny since the release of its latest title,Cyberpunk 2077. The launch of the sci-fi RPG was widely considered to be disastrous, with the game suffering from numerous technical and performance issues. This poor state, combined with the hype that had built up due toCD Projekt Red’s success withThe Witcher 3, meant the launch was followed by a considerable backlash....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Jessica Mann

Why Monster Hunter Fans Should Keep an Eye on Instinction

Summary In an era where dinosaur games are few and far between, theMonster Hunterfranchise stands far above the rest. Though technically not actually dinosaurs, many of the monster species in theMonster Hunteruniverse feature designs inspired by or directly based on a breed of dinosaur. As the series has become increasingly popular over the years, the interest in these monster designs has also grown. In spite of this, there have still been very few dinosaur games being developed by major studios....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Lisa Bradley

WWE 2K22 Adding Machine Gun Kelly as DLC

WWE 2K22is 2K Sports' chance to win back fans' trust and put the franchise back on track.WWE 2K20’s disastrous launch was so severe that it saw 2K Sports cancelWWE 2K21to focus its efforts onWWE 2K22, giving developer Visual Concepts more time to make the next game in the series in an attempt to ensure that it’s higher quality thanWWE 2K20. It remains to be seen if these efforts were successful or not, but fans will find out onceWWE 2K22launches next month....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Sara Brown

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC for Minecraft Would be a Match Made in Heaven

Summary Crossovers are much beloved in the gaming world, and when two of the most popular video game franchises combine, the effects often send ripples of excitement across fanbases. Just as in the case of the successfulMario + Rabbidsfranchise, the potential of mixing the constructive opportunities ofMinecraftand contraptions fromThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcould yield epic rewards for both giants. ManyMinecraftmodsalready exist that combine elements of the two franchises, addingZelda-themed items and allowing players to explore the world of Hyrule in a fun pixelated way....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Wesley Brooks

10 Classic RPGs You Didn't Know Already Got A New Remake

FinalFantasy VII Remakeis finally in people’s hands and by all accounts is living up to its promise. Fans are over the moon with the updated graphics, new take on combat, and faithful interpretation of the story’s Midgar chapter. Related:10 Games Square Enix Should Remake After Final Fantasy VII The sheer attention to detail is astonishing and making many players dream about other classicRPGsthatdeserve a similar treatment. Little do some people know, a handful of them already got remade a while ago, as shown by the list below....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Yvonne Harper

15 Pokemon Could be Left Out of the Switch After Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC

With more than 1000 Pokemon creatures in the Pokedex, fans ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetwere unsurprised when a number of critters were missing from the game. Fans of the series have come to understand and accept that there may never be a main series game where all Pokemon are acquirable again.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwere no exception to the rule, but with new DLC leaks, there may be a small number of Pokemon that never appeared in a Nintendo Switch game....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Elizabeth Walker

Across the Spider-Verse Screen Tests Show More Details About [SPOILER]

This article contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse A movement test forSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseshows some interesting details about Prowler Miles including his original name that most fans are pretty glad that they changed. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseended on quite a cliffhanger. As Miles Morales has escaped Miguel and the rest of the Spider Society he now is trying to get back home to save his dad. It is quickly revealed that he is not back home, he’s not even back on his own earth....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · William Johnston

Animal Crossing Can Reimagine on Tamagotchis By Reworking a Classic Feature

TheAnimal Crossingfranchise is full of unique items that players can collect for different purposes. While some have slightly more significance than others, such as those donated toAnimal Crossingmainstay Blathersand his museum, each person has their own subjective value for all of them. However, there are some collectibles with certain features that, if provided with the necessary changes, could change it and its respectiveAnimal Crossinggame for the better. One particular item present since the franchise’s debut has the potential to do that by adapting qualities similar to that of Tamagotchis, taking a fresh spin on it and the digital pet simulator....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Colin Pugh

Apex Legends Mobile Releases Worldwide Very Soon

All eyes are onApex Legendsseason 13 and its upcoming additions. Players will be able to check out a new defensive legend named Newcastle, check out a new POI on Storm Point called Downed Beast, and fight for survival in the new PvE IMC Armories. Overall,Apex Legendsseason 13is shaping up to be a good one. However,Apex Legends Mobileisn’t to be forgotten either.Apex Legendsis available on a plethora of platforms, with the mobile version built from the ground up for Android and iOS devices....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Cindy Baird

Best Builds for Candace

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Candace is another addition to a list of niche support characters inGenshin Impact. She should be paired with characters that deal Normal Attack DMG. Other than that, she also has a utility that no one can use as of now: Hydro Infusion. While Hydro Infusion sounds appealing, there’s currently no character that can utilize it. The only Hydro units that can get the infusion are Xingqiu andGenshin ImpactAyato, but Xingqiu doesn’t fit as the main DPS while Ayato already infuses his own sword....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Diana Rivas

Best First Person Open World Life Sims

Summary Two genres of video games might be the most expensive to make: the open-world sandbox and the life simulator. The former requires not only ample open space to explore but also land that is densely packed with content andenough realism to maintain player immersion. Developers making the latter need to take into account hundreds and thousands of optional player activities and make them all fun enough to make up for the free-form lack of structure that the player expects....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Robert Erickson

Best Sandra Bullock Movies

Building a successful acting career that will last decades is no easy task. Sandra Bullock is one of the actresses who managed it and is highly popular to this day. Born in 1964 in Virginia, Bullock spent a large part of her childhood in Germany. Not everyone might know she’s a capable singer as she sang both in her movies and in a children’s chorus. Bullock later moved to New York to start acting professionally....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Lauren Burton

Black Myth Wukong Looks Like a Marriage of DBZ and Shadow of the Colossus

Mythology is a rich source of inspiration for video games. Everything fromImmortals: Fenyx Rising, toRaji: An Ancient Epic, toGod of War,has shownthe power of recapturing ancient mythos in a playable form. Chinese history and legend have been captured by games likeDynasty Warriorsbefore, but nowBlack Myth: Wukongis on the way to tell another story. It’s based onJourney to the West,an epic that tells the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. Sun Wukong’s story is filled with magic, extraordinary creatures, and action, so it’s a great choice for a game adaptation....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Danielle Ryan