The 5 Most Powerful Bosses In Ghost Of Tsushima (& The 5 Weakest)

Arguably one of the best PS4 exclusive open-world games,Ghost of Tsushimahas quickly become known for its epic boss battles. With a long list of katana-wielding samurai to slice through,Tsushimaoffers some of the most fascinating battles that have fantastically closed the book on thisgeneration of the PlayStation. The boss battles inTsushimaare theatrical, stylish, and colorful, but there is a major inconsistency in their strengths and powers. RELATED:Games To Play If You Like Ghost Of Tsushima...

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · William Thomas

The Origins of Final Fantasy's Cactuar

Also known as sabotenders, cactuar are one of the unique mascots ofFinal Fantasy. They stand next to chocobo and moogles as one of the recurring creatures in many games. Unlike chocobo and moogles though, cactuar were not made by Koichi Ishii, they were instead designed by Tetsuya Nomura; one of the lead designers, directors, and artists ofFinal FantasyandKingdom Hearts. Cactuar also appeared later compared to the other mascots of theFinal Fantasyseries, first showing up inFinal Fantasy 6....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Belinda Mitchell

The Quarry Developer Supermassive Games Acquired by Nordisk Games

Independent game developer,Supermassive Games, has made a name for itself in the industry. Delivering high quality cinematic narrative focused experiences such asUntil DawnandThe Dark Pictures Anthologyhas resonated with gamers in a market that’s seemingly becoming moremultiplayer and live service focused. In an early morning announcement, Supermassive Games announced that the studio is no longer independent finding a home under Nordisk Games.The acquisition of Supermassive Games comes a year after Nordisk Games invested into the studio....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Scott Cook

This Horror Sequel Has The Most Jump Scares of All Time

One strong and divisive trope within the horror genre is, of course, the jump scare. This isa technique found in horror filmsdesigned to startle the audience via a sudden change in the visuals of the film, usually accompanied with a loud sound effect or music. Think of scenes where a ghost suddenly appears onscreen, or someone suddenly knocks on a door or window. Sometimes these scares are related to the villain/evil within the film, and sometimes they’re really just a falsely sinister scare just to wake up the audience....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Bradley Reed

Ubisoft is Randomly Teasing Beyond Good and Evil 2 Again

Ubisoft has been working onBeyond Good and Evil 2since 2008 and its ambiguous development schedule has led to an erratic marketing effort. While the game did not make an appearance at Ubisoft Forward this year, Ubisoft Belgium’s official Twitter account just shared what appears to be a screenshot fromBeyond Good and Evil 2. The image focuses on the Belgian city of Ghent, a port city located in northwest Belgium where two rivers converge....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Deborah Wyatt

Video Games with Insta-Drown Mechanics

Video game characters have been blessed with someincredible skills and powersover the years. Some are able to soak up physical damage like sponges soak up water, while others can be shot countless times without spilling a single drop of blood. Despite these otherwordly abilities though, many video game characters share the same deadly weakness: water. RELATED:Video Game Characters Who Got Their Powers From The Weirdest Sources There are plenty of turn-of-the-century games in which even touching a drop of water will stop a character dead in their tracks....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Allison Taylor

What If…? Episode 7 Takes Inspiration From An Unlikely Source

Marvel Studios’What If…?continues to explore tales from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and how they would be impacted if one detail was to be slightly modified. In its latest episode, the Disney Plus series takes a look at “What If… Thor Were an Only Child?” While the episode deals with his antics as the spoilt son of Odin, the 30 minutes of television take inspiration from an unlikely source. As part of the latestWhat If…?...

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Lacey Lewis

What Should Scream 7 Be Called?

Summary Scream 7is gearing up to begin filming sometime in 2024, with Neve Campbell officially back on board to portray the iconic final girl, Sidney Prescott. The seventh entry in the horror franchise will be directed by Kevin Williamson, butit remains unclear if the upcoming sequel will actually be calledScream 7, or choose to drop the number, and opt for a subtitle like many other franchises. The first four Scream movies were numbered, but there was a break in tradition when the Scream franchise returned to the big screen in 2022, as the fifth movie was just calledScreaminstead ofScream 5....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · James Poole

What to Expect From the Far Cry Franchise in 2024

Summary Ubisoft’sFar Cryfranchise is one of the most popular and long-running open-world FPS IPs. The first title was released in 2004, but it was 2012’sFar Cry 3that arguably put iton the map alongside Ubisoft’s other flagship series,Assassin’s Creed. Following that,Far Cryhas been a staple in the developer’s catalog, consistently releasing numbered titles as well as spin-offs and various DLCs, with the latest mainline beingFC 6in 2021. Since then, though,Far Cryhas gone through a period of radio silence....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Kendra Richmond

When Can You Start Playing Mario Wonder?

Super Mario Bros. Wonderis the first new entry in the 2D sidescrolling series in over ten years, with the last one beingNew Super Mario Bros. Ufor the Wii U in 2012. Mario’s adventure is trippier than ever, thanks to including a new item called a Wonder Flower, which creates visual effects in the level and transforms the world around players right before their eyes. There are also helpful Badges to collect and equip that can give players a leg-up for traversaland new Power-ups, such as the Elephant Fruit, Drill Mushroom, and Bubble Flower....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Mary Mejia

Why Splatoon 3's Single-Player DLC is Called 'Side Order'

The February 2023 Nintendo Direct featured news about plenty of upcoming titles includingPikmin 4,Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, andThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom- which officially has its May 12 release date. Nintendo also confirmed Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles are hitting NSO, meanwhile updates were provided for ongoing projects likeMario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass.Splatoon 3players also got a more comprehensive look at what they can expect for the foreseeable future, including the “Side Order” single-player campaign....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Kylie Hernandez

Why The Next BioShock Shouldn't Be Like 'BioShock' at All

Summary Although there are very high hopes forBioShock 4, virtually nothing is known about the game. The mystery surrounding the nextBioShockis even weightier than the likes ofMass Effect 4, which players can reasonably expect to retain certain gameplay or narrative staples, as it’s being developed by the same studio that was behind the original trilogy;BioShock 4is being developed by Cloud Chamber, a studio formed specifically to work onBioShock. ButBioShock 4is uniquely positioned to be differentfrom the games that preceded it....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Sean Baird

10 Differences Between Football Manager 2021 On PC & Xbox

One of the many changes thatFootball Manager 21makes from its predecessor is thatthe franchiseis now available to play on Microsoft’s three most relevant consoles, theXbox Series X, Xbox Series S, andXbox One. Sports Interactive’s hugely popular management sim is available to Xbox gamers in a form similar toFootball Manager 21 Touch,a version ofFootball Managerthathas been available to PC players for multiple years as an alternative way to experience the game....

June 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Angel Scott