Mortal Kombat 11 Art Director Leaks Reptile

Earlier this week, theMortal Kombat 11Kommunity Reveal event gave fans a closer look at NetherRealm Studios' upcoming fighting game, showing off a custom gear system and confirming a number ofnew and returning characters. While some individuals may still be churning through this officially disclosed information, reports suggest that yet another detail may have accidentally been revealed at the event. Specifically, in a conversation with DualShockers, NetherRealm Studios Art Director Steve Beran made a statement that points to Reptile’s inclusion inMortal Kombat 11....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Katherine Montgomery

Most Creative Artists From Video Games

Characters are one essential ingredient in the game developing recipe that can breathe life into the world, arriving with carefully crafted personalities, unique appearances and their own hobbies and interests. They need to be diverse as humans in real life after all, to achieve that level of immersion that developers should aspire to. This helps players feel more connected to the NPCs they meet, and the world as a whole....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Kimberly Young

NBA 2K22: 10 Best Diamond Cards In MyTeam, Ranked

There are two feelings whenever the animation for a diamond player triggers inNBA 2K22. The first feeling is jubilation. The odds of getting one are so rare! At worst, the card can be sold for Virtual Currency, but, more than likely, this is going to be a superstar that starts all season long. RELATED:NBA 2K22: Best Dunk Packages The next feeling is nervousness. What if it’s one of the diamond cards that is overrated?...

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Corey Duffy

Nintendo Finally Ends the YouTube Creators Program

Nintendo made a surprising but welcome announcement on Wednesday regarding itsNintendo Creators Program for YouTubeand other platforms. The program, which requires content creators to enter into a contract and share their monetization profits with Nintendo, is officially ending. While current Nintendo Creators Program contracts will remain live through the end of December, all content creators can now begin making and monetizing Nintendo-related videos based on a new set of guidelines....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Kimberly Walker

One in Four Ubisoft Employees Witnessed Harassment, According to Internal Survey

A survey was conducted at Ubisoft involving its employees, concerning the complaints of harassment, misconduct, and sexism many have experienced in the company. Unfortunately, the results are morbidly unsurprising for those who have been paying attention to the French gaming company’s recent headline appearances. Early this summer, a report from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier set in motion the resignation and removal of manyUbisoftemployees, after uncovering evidence of toxic behavior within the company, especially towards disparaged minorities....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Holly Walker

One Piece: Shanks & Mihawk's Rivalry, Explained

Shanks and Mihawk are certainly two of the most important characters in Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piece. The former was introduced to the fans in the very first chapter and ended up becoming the key reason why Luffy set sail 10 years later. Entrusting his beloved Straw Hat to Luffy and asking him to return it one day, Shanks established himself as one of the most important characters in the world ofOne Piece....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · William Cardenas

Orange: A Slice-of-Life Anime With a Time Travel Twist

Content Warning: This article contains discussions of suicide and mental health. While the anime industry has a variety of genres to offer, the slice-of-life category is one that has consistently remained a fan favorite. With relatable storylines and a laid-back narrative, these anime are the perfect source of light entertainment. However, one slice-of-life anime takes a different approach, with a heavy-hitting narrative and a storyline that can sometimes be a bit difficult for viewers to digest....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 733 words · Theresa Morton

Original Fallout Developer Worked on 3D Fallout 3 Game

Obsidian Entertainment CEO Fergus Urquhart reveals that Black Isle Studios originally worked on two different versions ofFallout 3, including an early 3D version of the game. TheFalloutseries originally began life as anisometric RPGseries in the hands of the now-defunct Black Isle Studios, but when the IP was bought out by Bethesda over a decade ago, the franchise was morphed into the first-person open-world series we all know today. While there’s no denying that Bethesda’s take onFallout 3managed to brilliantly reinvent the franchise, so much so that it was deemed one of thebest games of the last generation, there might have very well been a very different version of the game had things gone slightly differently for Black Isle Studios....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Michelle Perry

Overwatch Skin Accidentally Makes Mei Thinner

Overwatchjust released a slew of fantastic new skins for their Lunar New Year event, but a bug in one outfit has Mei looking noticeably thinner than usual. The newestOverwatchevent is in full swing and this time they’recelebrating the Lunar New Year. This being the year of the rooster, many of theOverwatchheroes have gotten skins to reflect the holiday and theme. Mei, in particular, has a very traditional, and gorgeous, skin that speaks to her Chinese heritage....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · George Parker

Palworld: Best Uses For Leather

Of all the crafting resources inPalworld,leatheris one of the most useful when it comes to players upgrading their character. It can be used to craft countless items of pal gear, armor, and even decorations for your base. Unlike other crafting resources like stone and wood, there isn’t a way to get your pals to farmLeatheron a base. However, the good news is it’s still fairly common, and players should be able to obtain a whole load of leather just by exploring the world, meeting merchants, and catching pals....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1453 words · Jessica Carey

Pokemon Fan Gets The Game Running On Their Car's Radio Display

Summary Pokemonis a game fans can take with them on the go, and one player has figured out how to run it on their car’s radio display. Modders often come up with inventive new outlets for gaming, especially when it comes to the classics. Fans have already gottenthe 90s FPSDOOMto play on such unexpected outlets as a potato-powered calculator, a pregnancy test, and even Nintendo’s rerelease of the oldGame and Watchhandheld....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Keith Miller

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Latest Tera Raid Boss Continues a Trend That's a Double-Edged Sword

As part ofPokemon ScarletandViolet’songoing limited-run Tera Raid Battle Events, Delphox’s reveal as the next 7-star Tera Raid boss has only perpetuated a growing trend forPokemon’snew post-launch content model. Following on fromPokemon SwordandShield’sMax Raids,Pokemon ScarletandViolethave lapsed into the same trick for encouraging players to return even if there might be little else for them to do in-game until its DLC is released later this year. But while these Tera Raids have been a useful avenue for introducing previously unavailable Pokemon into Gen 9, the method has devolved into a rinse-and-repeat format....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Teresa Collins

Rainbow Six Siege Offers Bonus Points for Sister Operator Rivalry

Rainbow Six Siegeis still going strong since it first released nearly five years ago in December of 2015. Even with a large community and a constant player base, small Easter eggs are still being discovered by the community. OneRainbow Six Siegeplayer posted something that seems to have been in the game for quite some time, but the community is delighting in it. There are over 50 playableoperators inRainbow Six Siege, and there are more on the way....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Deborah Dominguez