September 2022 is a Month of Lasts for Overwatch

The originalOverwatchhas been going strong for over six years, but this October marks the end of the hero shooter, as it is going to be entirely replaced byOverwatch 2. Though the sequel shares many of the same qualities asOverwatch, it is definitely taking the ever-popular title into a new direction with a completely different team composition and revamped hero kits.Overwatch 2is going to play much differently than its predecessor, and since fans will not be able to return to the original, many may find this final month ofOverwatchto be bittersweet....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Kristen Richards

Sherlock Series Creators Discuss Who Would Play a Female Sherlock

During a virtual panel celebrating 10 years of the hit BBC One showSherlock, series creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss joined with Executive Producer Sue Vertue to answer a number of fan-submitted questions. One notable question near the end of the event asked who each guest would hypothetically cast asSherlock Holmes, John Watson, and Jim Moriarty if the characters were to be played by women, and the answers were intriguing....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Heather Wells

Skull and Bones: Frequently Asked Questions

Skull and Bonesis an exciting pirate adventure where players are challenged to become the fiercest pirates known around the world. The development of the game hadsome ups and downs, but it is almost time for players to dive in and become a naval kingpin. Now thatSkull and Bones’release is in sight, players may have questions about when they can download it and what the gameplay will look like. This FAQ list will help players decide if they want to purchase the game and get them started on their swashbuckling adventure....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Kayla Williams

Splatoon 3 is Proof That Risks Pay Off

In 2015, Nintendo decided to step into the team-based shooter market with a surprising new game calledSplatoon. Released onto the struggling Wii U console on July 01, 2025,Splatoonwas a huge hit, bringing new life to the console. Manyreviews forSplatoonpraised the unique concepts as something only Nintendo could pull off, even if certain multiplayer mechanics were a bit rough. Recently in an interview, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said thatNintendo wants to create new IP, and not rely onSuper MarioandThe Legend of Zeldaseries forever....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Mark Whitaker

Splitgate Servers Down, Developers Working on Queue System

Splitgate: Arena Warfareis, as its name implies, a multiplayer arena shooter. It’s been anticipated by competitive FPS players for years and has finally arrived. The official release date ofSplitgateis July 27, but it launched in open beta on July 13. The response toSplitgate’s launch has been more than developer 1047 Games could have expected. In fact, the open beta has been so popular that 1047 has had to go to the extreme length of takingSplitgate’s servers down temporarily....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Eric Johnson

Star Wars: Does Ahsoka Know Anakin Is Darth Vader?

Before the release ofObi-Wan Kenobi,Star Warsfans were treated to another heart-wrenching duel between Darth Vader and someone he once cared about. InStar Wars Rebels, Ahsoka Tano crosses lightsabers with her former Jedi mentor, Anakin Skywalker — or what’s left of him anyway. WhenStar Wars: The Clone Warsended its original run, Ahsoka sees Anakin for the last timewhen she walks away from the Jedi Order. Anakin, the only Jedi who truly stood by Ahsoka’s side when she was framed for the bombing of the Jedi Temple, pleads with her to reconsider....

July 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Michael Mullins

Super Mario 3D World, Spider-Man: Miles Morales Keep Top UK Boxed Sales Spots

With the video game industry constantly changing to adapt to the drastic changes society has faced recently, many game sales have taken a different turn than what some might have expected. A list of video game sales in the UK recently shows that about 85 percent ofvideo game spending for the UK in 2020was digital. However, this weekSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furytook the crown in physical sales yet again....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Colton Garcia

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fans Thanking Masahiro Sakurai is Well Warranted

Few games from the Nintendo Switch era have been as wildly successful asSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo’s platform fighting game has revolutionized what the genre is capable of with its immense roster of characters from all across the video game industry, and that roster is about to get its last new addition. After years of rampant requests from fans, Sora fromKingdom Heartsis finally coming toSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. The game’s very last DLC fighter could hardly have been a better choice, and now many are looking toUltimate’s legacy and the man behind it all....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Clifford Webb

The Best Mods for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

Those who are looking for a bit of a change when playingTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsor just want to make the game a bit easier need look no further than these marvelous mods. Mods can alter the game drastically. They can make it easier, provide new weapons, or even change the style of the whole game. Either way, they’re a great chance to experience the game all over again after completing it once....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · John Garcia

The Last of Us 2 is All Over The Game Awards 2020 for Good Reason

The 2020 Game Awards are almost here, and many gamers are excited to see which games will be taking home the awards for the year. Some of the year’s biggest games, likeAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ghost of Tsushima, andHalf Life: Alyxhave allreceived award Game Awards nominations, but the game that has gotten the most nominations of all is one that is causing a bit of controversy from some fans....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Erika Velazquez

Why Skyrim Has 66 Followers But You Can Only Remember Lydia

There are a ton of followers inSkyrim,66 to be exact. These followers, or companions, journey with the player across Tamriel and help accomplish missions, and while some players prefer to travel alone, others feel like it’s nice to have a companion. When facing a particularly difficult enemy or quest, it’s also beneficial to have another person to help or serve as a distraction.Skyrimalso has an inventory management system that can benefit by having followers carry additional weapons or sets of armor....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1139 words · Kimberly Curtis

A Lot of Studios Are Actively Working on the Call of Duty Franchise

Activision recently made the call to shift Toys for Bob’s focus to theCall of Duty: Warzonebattle royale, pointing yet another one of its studios at the mega-popular franchise. WithCall of Dutyconsistently being the top-selling video game released in any given year, it makes sense that Activision is investing so much of its resources into it, but regardless, some may still be surprised at just how many studios are actively working onCoD....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Gary Davis

A Plague Tale: Requiem Shouldn’t Drop the Ball With Its DLC Like Innocence

InA Plague Tale: Innocence, players are thrown into a tragic world of death and disease, and young Hugo and Amicia must try and find a way to survive in the darkness. The siblings return inA Plague Tale: Requiem, and the game ends with players still pondering many questions. These questions could be answered ifA Plague Tale: Requiemreceives quality DLC, something which its predecessor failed to pull off. A Plague Tale: Requiemfeaturesstealth gameplaythat will be familiar to fans of the series, but its story is filled with heartbreaking twists....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Olivia Bennett