Overwatch Gets Next-Gen Update on Xbox Series X

There once was a point whenOverwatchfans thought thatOverwatch 2would launch in 2021. Unfortunately, it has since been confirmed that theOverwatch 2release dateisn’t going to be until 2022 at the earliest, so fans of the hero-shooter will need to make due with the original game until then. While Blizzard won’t be releasing any new heroes in the originalOverwatchuntilOW2comes out, the company is still looking to keep fans engaged with the game in other ways, like with a recent update that added next-gen upgrades....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Rachel Sanchez

Pokemon Fan Art Shows Scarlet and Violet Starter Fuecoco Hanging Out With Other Crocodile-Themed Pokemon

The beginning of 2022 has turned out to be an exciting time forPokemonfans. Not only didPokemon Legends: Arceusrelease at the end of January, but only a couple of weeks later, gamers learned several details about the next installment in the series,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. While there was a lot to take in the roughly 3-minute trailer for the upcoming game, one highlight was the reveal of anew group of starter Pokemon....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Bradley Henderson

Remedy Says Alan Wake 2 Will Be Its 'Most Beautiful Game Ever'

Many exciting video games were showcased during The Game Awards. One such title that many fans were delighted to finally see was the long-awaitedAlan Wake 2. After the trailer, Geoff Keighley spoke with Remedy Creative Director Sam Lake about the sequel, revealing thatAlan Wake 2will be Remedy’s first survival horror video game. Speaking with IGN, Lake further stated thatAlan Wake 2will “by far, be the best-looking, most beautiful Remedy game ever....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Leslie Williams

Resident Evil Village Walkthrough: Part Six

The final stretch ofResident Evil Villagetosses loads of new mechanics, weapons, and a rough boss fight into the mix. Gamers get a taste of battling in the shoes of somebody other than Ethan. Don’t let all these confusing obstacles stop players from beating the game! RELATED:Most Gruesome Deaths in Resident Evil Village Gamers who are looking to get through the story ofResident Evil Villageshould start here. This guide is purely to get through the main story; completionists who are looking for all the secrets and collectibles will want to explore a bit in each area....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Jasmine Simpson

Splitgate Fans Should Keep an Eye on July 18

Summary The developer ofSplitgate, 1047 Games, has teased a potentially major announcement for July 18. While the specifics of the announcement remain largely unknown, the tease has reignited excitement in the game’s community, with many hungry for possible news related to theSplitgatefranchise. While the first-person shooter genre has become saturated with numerous titles over the years, 1047 Games caught the attention of many gamers with its maiden game,Splitgate. The FPS game was initially released in early access in 2019 but received a massive influx in popularity following its beta on consoles....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Jennifer Newman

Star Wars Fan Builds Speeder Bike Costume Using Onewheel

Lightsabers aside,Star Wars' legacy has left behind many iconic ships and vehicles that both companies and people love to recreate to show their love for the franchise. However, this clever fan takes things to the next level to create a speeder that’s bound to get some stares in his neighborhood. Speeder bikes first showed up in theStar Warsgalaxy back in 1983, whenReturn of the Jeditook Luke and Leia to the Forest Moon of Endor for a high-speed chase that probably cemented in many the desire to own one of these at some point of their lives....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Dustin Foley

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Shouldn't Pass On a Well-Known Jedi Force Trick

A recent trailer forStar Wars: Jedi Survivorshowed off some platforming sequences, which revealed that Cal Kestis will have a grapple hook in the sequel.Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris shaping up to have a lot of new features that build upon the first game, even beyond its platforming and combat. While a grapple hook is sure to be a fun addition, the game shouldn’t neglect to teach Cal Kestis how to use one of the Jedi’s most well-known Force tricks....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Kelli Bean

Stardew Valley: Worst Foraging Items, Ranked

Stardew Valleytends to draw in gamers who like to choose their own adventure, as its many different mechanisms for improvement and low stakes make a player’s time in the world feel truly their own. Foraging has its own skill meter for the Farmer to build. Every discovered item adds more XP and extra value to the next trip beyond the Farm’s fences. While some foraged items are worth more than their weight in gold, some are better off abandoning on the forest floor if they can’t be quickly dumped in the Shipping Bin....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Mark Peterson

The 355 Review

The 355is a bafflingly lifeless movie that doesn’t explain its title until the very end, and even then it’s not really clear why writers Simon Kinberg (who also directs) and Theresa Rebeck thought it was fitting. There’s something about Washington’s secret female spy during the Revolutionary War – known as Agent 355 to downplay her gender – but the film itself never capitalizes on that admittedly intriguing premise. There is nothing in the film to suggest these are anything other than ordinary spies that happen to be female....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Angie Nichols

The Acolyte Episode 3 Recap

The Acolyteseems prepared to explore new corners of theStar Warsuniverse. It’s a welcome addition to a franchise that increasingly feels limited to a handful of names, places, and events. With the show’s third episode, it continues its bizarre mix of fascinating and questionable creative decisions. There’s a lot about this series that won’t be revealed until the credits roll on its final episode, but in the meantime, “Destiny” has plenty of new information to ponder....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Vanessa Cole

The Analog Horror Trope, Explained

Analog hardware, such as VHS tapes, early cable TV broadcasting, or FM radio, have a unique character that seems to evoke something special in modern audiences. It may be nostalgia for those who grew up with it or amusing anachronism for those who didn’t, but somehow, it has a way of making things scarier. Analog horror isa uniquely online trope, for the most part. Ironically, the newest form of media distribution seems to be the one most obsessed with the old-fashioned look....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Zachary Calderon

The Best Video Game Victory Poses

Video game victory poses have been around for almost as long as gaming itself. They can serve as a great way for a game’s developers to show a character’s satisfaction at having overcome a particularlychallenging task or enemywhile simultaneously mirroring the feelings of the players who helped them to achieve these epic victories. RELATED:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: The Most Satisfying Victory Animations As time has gone on,victory poses have become a lot more varied, with many games now giving players the power to decide which one they use....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Judith Anderson

The Contract On The Hitman Trope, Explained

There’s something fascinating about contract killers. People who murder for money are the heroes and villains of all kinds of popular stories across multiple mediums. Despite how often they appear, a hitman’s story rarely ends well. One of the most common retirement plans in the assassination industry is putting out a contract on the hitman. Action movies aretypically about lone heroesor groups of three to four. The antagonists are typically much greater in numbers, providing an army for the protagonist to mow down....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Michelle Perez