Xbox Game Pass Changes Are Confusing Everybody

Summary It’s confusing. For one, there’s already an Xbox Game Pass tier called ‘Core’, so is ‘Core’ not the standard one? There’s also the separate PC Game Pass which is also increasing in price yet remains cheaper than Standard despite including day one releases. People are having a hard time keeping up, to say the least. If it’s confusing for industry folks, it’ll be impossible for regular customers. “Why do I need a spreadsheet to understand the different Game Pass options?...

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Mr. Daniel Jackson

Zenless Zone Zero Fans Both Hate And Love TV Mode

Summary Zenless Zone Zerohas been out for a little over a week now, and while there are a handful of small complaints - likethe lack of human male charactersandthe game not telling people to “git gud” enough- it seems to have gone down pretty well with the HoYoverse faithful. However, there does seem to be one lingering issue that has split the fanbase down the middle, and that’s the game’s TV sections that players can use to navigate Hollows....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Edward Davenport

10 Best Aliens In Gaming

Summary Aliens in Science Fiction video games have been many things. They have been villainous enemies and monsters that you would face in battle, as well as heroic figures that save galaxies worth of worlds. Along with impressive and iconic designs and defining personalities, these alien characters have left an impact on the stories they appear in. Most aliens in Science Fiction have unique features and mannerisms that make them distinguishable from the others....

June 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1552 words · Joanna Silva

10 Great Games That Don't Need A Sequel

Summary Developing a video game is tough. Making one that’s successful is even tougher. In an era where publishers want safe bets on established franchises, it feels like every game that’s ever been loved is going to get a sequel sooner or later,even if it’s been a while. But sometimes theyshouldn’t.No matter how much hype, interest or money a sequel could generate, it’s not worth it if it dilutes the charm of its predecessor, or compromises the creator’s vision....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1121 words · Jacqueline Ford

10 Strangest Characters In Astro Bot

With some 169 characters inAstro Bot, there’s a lot ofPlayStationhistory covered. We’ve detailedevery single character in the game here, but if you want a deeper breakdown on the weirdest, most obscure characters in the game, boy have you ever clicked on the right list. Here, we won’t just be explaining who each character is, but taking a look at the strangest characters who made the cut, and take our best guess at why Team Asobi felt its monument to Sony would be incomplete without them....

June 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1507 words · Katherine Torres

2K Games Is Hiring More Devs For BioShock 4

Summary WhileKen Levine’s upcoming project titled “Judas"is all the rage amongBioShockfans, it should be noted that an actual BioShock 4 is in development.Announced all the way back in 2019, a fourth and untitled BioShock game has seemingly been in development for several years. At the time,2K announced that it had founded Cloud Chamber, a brand-new studio situated in both California and Canada to work on BioShock. It also noted that it would “be in development for the next several years,” and since then, things have been extremely quiet....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Amanda Perkins

AMD vs Intel Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D One of AMD’s flagships. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor with a 4.2 GHz base clock and 5.7 GHz boost. It features 128 MB L3 cache, including 64 MB 3D V-Cache. Intel Core i9-14900KS One of Intel’s flagships. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is a 24-core desktop processor with 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores. It reaches a 6.2 GHz boost clock on two cores, features a 68MB total cache, and has a 150W base power....

June 9, 2025 · 10 min · 2020 words · Jon Hayes

Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Have Queer Romances

Summary In a new interview with YouTuber JorRaptor,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsassociate narrative director Brooke Davies revealed that the game will have “more developed relationships” than past entries while also bringing back same-sex romances. Davies also explained that you cannot miss out on any romances in the game through your story choices. What’s especially interesting about this revelation is that Shadows is revamping the dual protagonist system. InOdysseyandValhalla, you essentially played the same character but were able to pick their gender at the start—Ubisoft even made female Eivor andKassandrathe canon choices....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Amber Scott

Banjo-Kazooie Reportedly Isn't Getting New Game

Summary Last year, an insider who goes by the alias NateDrake on ResetEra claimed thata Banjo-Kazooie reboot had been in development since 2022. However, Windows Central co-managing editor Jez Corden says otherwise. When discussing the rumours on the XB2 podcast, Corden flat out said that “it’s not” happening. “I can tell you right now, categorically, there is no Banjo game in development as of this podcast on the 26th of June, 2024,” Corden said....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Joann Branch

Best Anime Movies Of The 2000s

Summary The 2000s were an era of hope and newfound energy worldwide. The new millennium was a shining beacon of unexplored possibilities. Technology boomed, bringing another wave of wealth to Japan’s formerly sluggish economy, and anime reflected that prosperity and optimism. Later, during the global financial crisis, the cultural zeitgeist shifted. Optimism faded; narratives grew darker. Nonetheless, the zeal and artistry of anime’s creative masterminds never lost steam. The medium’s booming popularity powered its meteoric rise to global prominence....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1161 words · Scott Jensen

Best Counters To Zarya In Overwatch 2

If you’re anOverwatch 2player, Zarya is a tank hero that’s hard to escape from. Often times, she is either on your team, on the enemy team, or both, due to her incredible utility and powerful skillset. She can be a scary opponent to deal with for most players, as her abilities include a barrier on either herself or an ally, and damaging the barrier powers up her attack. However, all hope is not lost....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1142 words · Kimberly Hall

Best Video Game Themed Keychains

If you’re going to put a keychain on your keys or bag, then it may as well be one that pays tribute to your love of gaming. Thankfully, there happens to be plenty of video game-themed keychains out there. Many are inspired by specific video games and their characters, while others are based on gaming in general. The more specific ones tend to be the best, especially if they accurately represent the game they’re inspired by and look really good while doing so....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Morgan Moore

Character Unlock Chart For Castle Crashers

Quick Links Castle Crashersis one of the timeless beat' em up games, thanks to its unique humor and adorable character designs. The main objective is quite simple: rescue the kidnapped princesses. There are plenty of weapons to collect to customize your character and numerous pets that can assist you in battle with their effects. This adventure can be even more fun with friends, and there are many characters you can choose from....

June 9, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Robin Wood