Rumor: PS5 Release Date Leaked By Amazon

Microsoft has generated quite a bit of buzz for its next-generation consoles these past couple of days, announcing that both theXbox Series X and Series Swill be available beginning November 10, priced at $499 and $299, respectively. Now Sony fans are growing even more impatient for the PS5 release date to be announced, and while there still hasn’t been any official confirmation, Amazon UK may have let the cat out of the bag early....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Gabriela Pitts

Rumor: Sony Unhappy With Death Stranding Sales, Game Was Supposed to Be 'Darker and Scarier'

After the messy breakup with Konami, Hideo Kojima allied with Sony to produceDeath Stranding, a game that left most players divided in terms of what they thought of it. Some praised its ambitiousness while othersfound the experience a bit tedious and boring. Based on new speculation, it also appears that Sony was also left a bit disappointed as well. The information comes from a a moderator on the Resetera forums called Dusk Golem, who makes it clear that this information comes from things they’ve heard and doesn’t come from a source that can be verified....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Tony Wright

Sega's New Blockchain Game is Doomed to Repeat History

Just this month,Segarevealed its plans to develop a blockchain game based on one of the company’s IPs. This is a somewhat surprising decision, especially considering how most of the gaming community feels about blockchain technology and, particularly, NFT gaming. That said, it’s worth looking back atSega’s past comments regarding blockchain and NFT implementation. The company has voiced its stance on the controversial technology, and it’s one of cautious optimism. Perhaps this means Sega’s upcoming game could avoid the usual pitfalls of blockchain implementation – environmental concerns being one of the main factors....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Julie Gutierrez

Square Enix Franchises With The Most Games

Considering that they’ve been developing games ever sincethe 1980s, it makes sense Square Enix would have a massive number of titles in their broad catalog. Over the years, a few of these games gained much more popularity and attention than others, which has prompted Square Enix to make even more sequels and spin-offs based on the same series that players can enjoy. The truth is though, when it comes to continuing a series for as long as possible, nobody has been able to pull it off quite as well as Square Enix, who have managed to maintain the popularity of some of their most beloved series for several decades by this point....

May 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1222 words · Jason Parker

Star Trek: 10 Key Figures In Klingon History

Summary Since their debut in 1967’s “Errand of Mercy”,Star Trek’s Klingons have earned their place in the popular culture pantheon. Althoughfans have witnessed significant changesto the Klingons over the decades inStar Trek, the enduring warrior culture of the species means that they remain an unforgettable counterweight to both the utopian Federation and the shadowy Romulans. RELATED:Star Trek: Important Moments In Klingon History TheStar Trekfranchise’s consistent focus on the Klingon Empire has resulted in a deep, if occasionally contradictory, lore....

May 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1239 words · Brandon Jarvis

Stardew Valley Creepy Audio Glitch Gives the Game a Horror Vibe

Summary An audio glitch inStardew Valleyturned the charming life sim title into a creepy experience for one fan. The shared clip of theStardew Valleyexperience has disturbed other players as well, with some suggesting that it’s like something out of a Creepypasta. Stardew Valleyis generally considered to be a relaxing and soothing kind of game. The experiences and relationships one forms with the villagers in town have charmed many, and outside a fewcreepy moments inStardew Valley, the majority of the game is far from scary....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Veronica Hendricks

The 'Venom 2' Release Date Has Been Pushed Back

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, several studios have been faced with the tough decision of whether or not to proceed with the release of their 2021 scheduled projects. With major titles such as Disney’sMulanandRaya and the Last Dragonproving that thestraight-to-streaming option is not the most favorablein terms of profitability, it seems that holding off on a theatrical release may be the lesser evil. One of the latest films to have its release date pushed back is Sony Pictures’Venom: Let There Be Carnage....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Nicholas Griffin

The 10 Most Surprising Things About Marvel's Avengers

Those wanting to live out the ultimate fantasy of being Earth’s Mightiest Heroes; either solo or online with friends via a multitude of missions to accomplish as well as an original story: this isMarvel’s Avengers. It is a live-service game that will continuously be updated with new characters and stories includingSpider-Manand Hawkeye. RELATED:10 Best Superhero Games Of The 2000s (According To Metacritic) At launch, however, there are plenty of things experience including several surprising moments in not only the story, but in the online Avengers Initiative mode as well....

May 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Aaron Moran

The Argument for Baldur's Gate 3 DLC to Add More Origin Characters

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is the ultimate way for players to create theDungeons & Dragonsadventure of their dreams, using the game’s robust character creation tools to craft their perfect protagonist. However, forBaldur’s Gate 3players who may feel intimidated by the character-creation process, there are several original characters that players can select from to play during their adventure through Faerun. While the selection of these Origin Characters in the base game is solid, future DLC should give players the option to play as even more Origin Characters to expand their backstories further....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Tracy Aguilar

The Best Action Horror Games

Summary With the distinctly human fascination surrounding zombies, ghouls, and monsters, it’s no surprise that the horror genre has been a clear and present entity throughout history, from mythology to folk tales, literature to films. Its prevalence in the gaming world is no different. For many, creeping through dark and strange virtual environments not knowing what lurks around the corner is exactly the terrifying experience they are looking for. But what about those games with gruesome, gory creatures where the player isn’t totally helpless?...

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Adam Daniel

Top Ten Bow Wielders in Fire Emblem History

Despite their consistent access to long ranged attacks, bow-wielders have garnered quite the poor reputation in theFire Emblemseries. Until recently, bow users have been incapable of counter-attacking close ranged foes, greatly hindering their potential of gaining experience during the enemy phase. Despite the overwhelming amount of lackluster archers in the series, there are still numerous worthwhile bow users throughout the game’s history that are definitely worth a player’s time. RELATED:Top Ten Flying Units In Fire Emblem History So today, we’re going to examine the archery standouts in theFire Emblemseries, and examine the strongest and most worthwhile bow-wielders from across the series history....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Alexis Christensen

Universal Orlando Promises DreamWorks Land Sooner Than You Think

Summary Universal Orlando Resort, located in the Sunshine State of Florida, officially revealed the opening date for its latest tourist landmark, DreamWorks Land. TheDreamWorks Landwalk-through experience will feature landscapes from some of DreamWorks most iconic franchises, includingKung Fu Panda,Trolls, and, of course,Shrek. As Universal Orlando’s official website details, guests will have the opportunity to attend Shrek’s Swamp Meet, a meet-and-greet experience with Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey outside of Shrek’s cottage. Other attractions include Po Live!...

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Michael Williams

Vampire: The Masquerade's Camarilla Explained

The long-awaited successor to the cult-classicVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlineshas finally released. While it may have been designed to be approachable to those who haven’t played its predecessor or the tabletop RPG they’re both based on, someVampire: The Masquerade - Swansongplayers may be a little confused with some of the game’s setting and lore. In particular, some players may be a little confused on exactlywho the Camarilla are. Within the first few hours ofVampire: The Masquerade - Swansong, players will encounter a plethora of mysterious vampire characters, most of which claim to be a part of this Camarilla organization, but for those who are completely new to theWorld of Darknessseries, this might not mean all that much....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Stephen Holmes