Xbox Game Pass: New Price And Tier Changes, Explained

Quick Links The price increase is only the half of it, though. It’s the change to its tier system, and the introduction of an entirely new tier, that has made this whole rollout very confusing. Odds are you’ve been reading through the changed, old, and new tiers sinceXbox’s announcement trying to figure out what each of them offers, which one is best for you, and how much it’s going to cost....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Courtney Craig

Xbox Opens Pre-Orders For Three New Xbox Series X|S Models

Summary Phil Spencer confirmedXboxwill not be getting a pro console this generation, and while his promise thatIndiana Jones and The Great Circlewon’t be one of the Xbox exclusives coming toPS5wasn’t kept, the comment about pro consoles has held firm. There arenew models of both the Series X and the Series Scoming our way later this year, though. A 2TB Galaxy Black Series X, an all-digital 1TB white Series X, and a 1TB white Series S....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Mike Reed

Xbox Series X Is Giving Away A Star Wars Outlaws Series X And Nix Plushes

Summary It’sStar Wars Outlawslaunch week andXboxis back with a one-of-a-kind console it’s giving away to mark the occasion. The OutlawsSeries Xhas a grey camo-style design with the name of the game printed on it in neon blue. It’s the latest of many special edition consoles Xbox has created and given away for free rather than mass producing and selling, but there is a silver lining this time. While only one person will be getting the Outlaws Series X, there are five prizes up for grabs in this particularStar Warscontest....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Gary Hill

You Can Now Play Kendrick Lamar In A Game Where You Beat Owls With A Bat

Yep, it’s me, andI’m writing about rap beef again. Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s massive internet feud culminated in Drake’s defensive surrender with The Heart Part 6 after Lamar released Not Like Us, one of the most brutal diss tracks the world has ever seen, in which he called Drake a “pedophile” and a “coloniser”. That diss track was also so catchy that it became the song of the summer – it’s been playing everywhere, from pool parties in Lamar’s home city of Los Angeles to the bar around the corner from my house in Singapore....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Brett Lara

10 Open-World Games That Lived Up To The Hype

Summary The genre of open-world video games, if done right, is a guaranteed success for game developers. Everyone enjoys exploring a vast landscape, whether they can be challenged against all odds by bosses and vicious creatures or be sucked in by an amazing story. Many of these open-world games have a sense of hype around them before their release. This is especially true for sequels of already-famous video games, where everyone expects them to outperform other video games of the franchise....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1091 words · Kevin Bruce

6 Must Buy House of the Dragon Collectibles

Our world is figured with Westeros collectibles, whether it is House of the Dragon orGame of Thrones-themed goodies. Now that GoT is well in the rearview and HotD reigns supreme, figures and collectibles are like hidden treasures celebrating the latter satiating any fan ofGeorge R.R. Martin’s world. Whether it’s a stylish Loungefly mini-backpack decked out with House Targaryen symbols or a special Monopoly edition set in the kingdoms of Westeros and Essos, each must-buy found below gives fans a tangible connection to the drama and magic of House of the Dragon....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Nicole Cunningham

Alan Wake 2 Still Isn't Profitable Yet, Says Remedy

Summary In 78 days,Alan Wake 2will be celebrating its one-year anniversary from its July 30, 2025, launch. It was a critical success,with an 89 on Metacritic, andis receiving post-launch support with two expansions. That said,according to Remedy, the game still hasn’t made back its budget. News of Alan Wake 2’s lack of profitability comes by way of a recently released financial report detailing the first half of 2024. In it, Remedy noted the following via its CEO Tera Virtala:...

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Michelle Flores

Alan Wake And Control's Adaptations Need To Use The Original Actors

Last week saw the announcement thatRemedy EntertainmentandAnnapurna Interactivearepartnering to co-finance Control 2, and that the companies will be working together to bring “theControlandAlan Wakefranchises into film and TV”. This was huge news for a lot of fans who have been dying to see these games brought to a different medium, myself included, because I was ultimately too freaked out byAlan Wake 2to play it to completion. I would like to experience its rich universe without putting myself at risk of a panic attack....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Morgan Newman

All Captain Spirits Locations In Black Myth: Wukong

Quick Links InBlack Myth: Wukong, the Destined One sets out on a dangerous journey across diverse regions, each filled with enemies, formidable bosses, and challenging foes. Despite the risks, the exploration aspect of the game is both intact and highly rewarding. By the time you reach Chapter Three, you’ve probably encountered various characters and engaged in their quests. These quests frequently offer valuable rewards, such as unlocking secret areas or providing special crafting materials essential for forging new weapons or armor to support you on your journey....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · James Williams

All Weapon Case And Bunker Locations In Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 3

Quick Links FortniteChapter 5 Season 3 adds Weapon Cases and Weapon Bunkers to the game, making it easier to find your preferred weapon of choice. These cases work like chests, but aren’t as randomized or luck-based, thankfully. Rather, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting. In addition to that, Weapon Bunkers also let you modify your weapons, giving you the opportunity to customize your loadout as per your play style. Thankfully, Weapon Cases are spread across the map, and you’re able to simply drop in, pick up your favorite guns, and start dominating the Fortnite island....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Lisa Sanders

Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Makes Auntie Ethel Young, Everyone Hates It

Summary You know thatkind old womanyou meet inBaldur’s Gate 3, clearly up to no good asshe keeps someone captiveright in front of youin the middle of an eerie swamp, all by herself. What if she was young, pretty, and… clean? Good news! You don’t have to imagine it, because it’s real.One modder yassified Aunty Ethelbecause “why not”? The answer of course being that everyone thinks it’s a bit weird. Let grannies be grannies....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · David Brooks

Best Gifts To Give Celine In Fields Of Mistria

Quick Links InFields of Mistria, you take of the offer to run a farm in a small town recently devastated by an earthquake. While your original goal is to help them restore the place they call home, you may find more in store for you. From uncovering the mystery of the mines to getting to know your neighbors, there’s a lot to love about Mistria. Falling is love is a wonderful thing, and if you find someone you care about in Mistria, you can pursue them romantically....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Cameron Mcguire

Best Munchkin Versions In 2024

Munchkin is an amazing board game. This parody of fantasy tabletop RPGs is not only hilarious, but also well-designed and fun enough to be enjoyable as a game in its own right. Fortunately, the game has achieved the success it deserves. It sold very well,and received numerous expansions. The expansions are just the beginning, though. Each of them brings a large number of new cards into Munchkin’s various decks, but they’re still ultimately the same game, in the same setting, with a lot of the same trappings....

July 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1628 words · Nancy Murphy