State of Decay 3 Needs to Innovate the Sandbox Survival Game

State of Decay 3is currently in development by Undead Labs, which were acquired by Microsoft back in 2018. WhileState of Decayhas always been a Microsoft console exclusive, Undead Labs hasn’t been a first-party Microsoft publisher until a few years ago, which means this time around it has some serious money behind it. That doesn’t mean previous iterations ofState of Decayhave been lacking, those two games were very well-made for the budget that they were made on....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Patrick Boyle

Steam Addresses the Possibility of Passing on One's Library Through a Will

Summary Steamhas bad news for anyone who has considered what they’ll have done with their digital games and belongings after passing away. A recent conversation with Steam seemingly indicates that trying to give aSteamlibrary to a loved one through a will could face problems. Many people write wills in order to share their wishes as to what happens to their belongings after their passing. For gamers, this often includes large collections of games, consoles, and peripherals, which can lead to loved ones inheritinggame collections....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Nathaniel Tran

Super Meat Boy Developer Shows Off Mew-Genics Combat

Edmund McMillen has worked on a variety of disturbing, morbid, and often brutally punishing games over the years, includingSuper Meat Boy,The Binding of Isaac, and most recently the twisted card gameTapeworm. His current project,Mew-Genics, is a weird little blast from the past in visuals as well as literally. A recent tweet helped explore more of what fans ofSuper Meat Boyand McMillen’s other games can expect fromMew-Genics' combat system. Mew-Genicswas originally intended as afollow-up toSuper Meat Boybefore it was hit by delays stemming from Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes' clashing priorities....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Dawn Harris

The Deepest Lore Pieces In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

In 2024,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwill celebrate its one-year anniversary. Although the game has been out for a while now, there are many hidden secrets that fans have yet to find, even for those who have clocked in hundreds of hours exploring Hyrule. Some of these secrets may even blow some people’s minds. Whether they’re details regarding the backstories of certain prominent characters inTears of the Kingdomor things that the developers have clarified for confused fans, these eight pieces of lore will offer a much deeper understanding of the Nintendo Switch title than some may have expected....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1099 words · Christine Goodwin

The Pokemon Company Plans to Sue Sword and Shield Leakers

WhenPokemon SwordandShieldwere still in the promoting and advertising process, mysterious leakers took it upon themselves to show off key aspects of the games that The Pokemon Company either wasn’t ready to reveal or didn’t want to be revealed at all. The information that leaked triggered controversies among thePokemonfandom and eventuallyled to a rallying call for a boycott. While this boycott failed and the games managed to pull off the most successful launch of all time in regards toPokemon, The Pokemon Company isn’t happy with the individuals that unofficially leaked details for the games (like Gigantamax forms) in the first place and have opted to go after them with lawsuits....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Joseph Woodward

Transformers 7 Star Says Franchise Was Changed By Bumblebee

While theTransformersmovies haven’t always been met with critical acclaim, the lead for the upcoming installment thinks things have changed for the franchise. Anthony Ramos recently said that he believesBumblebeehas changed the calculus for the next installment and beyond, for the better. Theearlier Michael BayTransformersmovieshave had a wide-ranging cast of male leads. From Shia LaBeouf to Mark Wahlberg, the focus for the most part has been on the action and the giant robots clashing as much as possible....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Melissa Newman

Warframe: How To Get Necrathene

There are many game modes and resources to obtain inWarframe, it is a massive live-service game that has more content than most of its competitors. With the overwhelming amount of stuff to do, players usually like to save time by being as efficient as possible in what they’re doing in the game. RELATED:Games With Great PvE Multiplayer Necrathene is a gem resource inWarframethat can be found in the Cambion Drift open-world game mode....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Dr. Patrick Fox

What Kojima Production's Rumored Game Overdose Can Learn From Death Stranding

Hideo Kojima has revealed that he is working on a new Xbox game that will make use of Microsoft’s cloud technology. While the idea sounds intriguing, not much else has been revealed by Kojima, and the upcoming game has yet to even receive an official title. According to journalist Tom Henderson,Kojima’s mysterious project is calledOverdose, and it is a horror game that players will be able to control using their phones....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Elizabeth King

Where is Goodneighbor in Fallout 4?

Goodneighbor inFallout 4, known as Scollay Square before the Great War, is a large settlement inBoston’s Financial District. In 2287, it came under the governance ofMayor John Hancock, and is inhabited by ghouls, criminals, and other individuals who do not fit in elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Goodneighbor is one of the most challenging locations to find, since downtown Boston is a vast maze. It is typical for fellow Vault Dwellers to get lost looking for it for hours....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Gabriel Rogers

Why Metaphor: ReFantazio Would Be Perfect for Xbox Game Pass on Launch

Summary Atlus is in a position to have another big year in 2024 withPersona 3 ReloadandMetaphor: ReFantazioconfirmed for release this year. WhilePersona 3 Reloadis sure to be a huge success for the developer given the popularity of thePersonaseries, a new IP likeMetaphor: ReFantaziomight be more of an unknown when it comes to sales and reception. As such,Metaphor: ReFantazioseems like it could greatly benefit from launching day one onXbox Game Passand joining the ranks of the other JRPGs that have found an audience on the service....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Kyle Marquez III

Why The Witcher Fans Don't Have to Worry About A Major Season 2 Delay Just Yet

At first, it appeared as though Netflix was going to keep on with production ofThe Witcherseason 2 despite the looming threat of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the streaming service eventually postponed production on the show, and later it was discovered thatThe Witcherseason 2 actor Kristofer Hivjuhad tested positive for the virus.The Witcherseason 2 was already not set to premiere until 2021 at the earliest, but now there is some worry that the show may not return to Netflix until 2022....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Carl Kim

World of Warcraft Developers Talk Worldbuilding in Shadowlands and Eternity's End

World of Warcraft: Shadowlandsis gearing up for the release ofEternity’s End, its second and final major update. Heroes from the Alliance and the Horde will travel to Zerith Mortis - a workshop realm used by themysterious First Ones to create the Shadowlands- in their hunt for Zovaal the Jailer. Zertih Mortis holds secrets of creation that could bring change and enlightenment just as easily as death. Game Rant spoke withWorld of Warcraftlead narrative designer Steve Danuser and lead game designer Morgan Day about the process of creating Zerith Mortis and the Shadowlands....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Savannah Frey

Xbox Game Pass Confirms Day One Co-Op Game for July 16

Summary Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass has continued to be one of the most popular and well-rated subscription-based services within the video game industry, providing users with an excellent collection of titles. Similar to how PS Plus works on PlayStation platforms, Xbox Game Pass adds new games for players to check out on a monthly rotational basis. Xbox Game Pass offers users a wide selection of titles to download and try out, ranging from adrenaline-pumping first-person shooters to slow-paced indie games....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Larry Jones