Sonic The Hedgehog 2: What Is G.U.N.?

Sonic the Hedgehog 2introduced a ton of new and fascinating details from the massive source material into the growing film universe, with varied results. While fans were thrilled to see Tails and Knuckles finally hit the big screen, some of the other reveals were a little more niche. The second film in whatis quickly shaping up to be a powerful new cinematic universe has thrilled longtime fans and newcomers alike. Throughout the film, the Blue Blur faces off against his classic nemesis Dr....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Pamela Wells

Splitgate Confirms 'Forge Mode' Map Editor to Trigger Halo Fanbase

Splitgatehas been this summer’s surprise success, rocketing to the top of the most-played charts and earning widespread praise for being a throwback to classic arena shooter games. There are many who believe inSplitgate’s potential to become even bigger, hence why the 1047 Games just received a massive $100 million investment. This investment will allow the developers to expand on their vision forSplitgate, which will apparently include a Forge Mode equivalent at some point down the line....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Melissa Sherman

Stardew Valley: Fair Guide

Once a year,Stardew Valley’s Pelican Town is transformed into a festive wonderland to celebrate the Fall season. There are unique shopping opportunities and activities aplenty to keep even the most busy body occupied for hours. TheStardew ValleyFair only takes place on Tuesday, the 16th of Fall, though it is an annual event. Plus, it runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (in-game time), meaning that there’s plenty of time to hit up all the booths....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Mitchell Jennings

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town(And How to Get Them)

In the realm of farming simulator games,Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Townis one of the newest additions to the genre. Much likeAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,gamers are able to build their own cities and live out a virtual life there. There are multiple tools andcustomization options inStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Townthat allow gamers to make the game world their own to help with the cultivation process. RELATED:Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Bachelors and Bachelorettes (All Marriage Options)...

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Heather Bates

Supernatural Star 'Gutted' Over Spinoff Series

After a 15 year run,Supernaturalfinally saw Sam and Dean hunt its last monster last November. Earlier this weekSupernaturalstar Jensen Ackles announced the long-running series is getting a prequel show but during that announcement it came to light his former costar Jared Padalecki didn’t know about the upcoming series. Ackles and Padalecki appeared inevery episode ofSupernaturalbefore the show came to an end. Their chemistry on-screen led many fans to assume they were very good friends off-set as well....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Jamie Rogers

The Last Of Us Part II & 9 Other Video Game Stories That Caused Fan Backlash

No matter how hard developers work on a game, sometimes fans won’t like it for different reasons. In the age of social media, fans come in mass to verify game developers know why they don’t like a game, and how they want it to be fixed. RELATED:10 Must-Play Games If You Love The Last of Us 2 WhileThe Last of Us Part IIhas been one of the more recent examples of this massive fan backlash towards the game’s main story, it’s not the only one that fans have been vocal about....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1224 words · Chelsea Boyd

The Rising of the Shield Hero: Episode 27 Review

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 27 ofThe Rising of the Shield Hero, “Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise,” now streaming onFunimation,Crunchyroll&Hulu. The new season ofThe Rising of the Shield Herointroduced a newand interesting narrative to the story. Episode 26 unfurled a new saga in the aspect of theSpirit Tortoise saga, a legendary monster popularly known for wreaking havoc and destruction after its awakening. The episode highlighted the Cardinal Heroes' lack of responsibility and consideration, excluding Naofumi for people who need their aid....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Dustin Crosby

What to Expect for the Nintendo Switch in 2024

Summary TheNintendo Switchhas had a great year in 2023. It received a ton of great games from both first and third-party developers and has continuously shown impressive numbers in terms of sales. It was reported in Nintendo’s November 2023 financial update that the hybrid console has sold over 130 million units in its lifetime, with around 12 million of those sales taking place in 2023.The Switch recently surpassed the Xbox 360to become the number 3 best-selling console of all time in the US, bested only by the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo’s own DS handheld....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · David Anthony

What to Know Before The Dark Pictures Anthology: Devil in Me's Launch

Thanks to the resurgence that the horror genre has experienced over the last decade, Halloween isn’t the only time of year that fans get to experience new scary games. It’s partly for this reason thatKonami and theSilent Hillserieshave skipped the period, release-wise, in 2022. Another notable example of this phenomenon is Supermassive Games andThe Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me. Having releasedthe acclaimedThe Quarryover the summer, the studio is now placing its attention back on the ongoing horror series....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Kenneth Benson

Why the Massive Overwatch 2 Character Reworks Are Necessary

Despite a somewhat tumultuous development cycle with several key figures leaving Activision-Blizzard, such as director Jeff Kaplan,Overwatch 2is still very much pushing forward towards a potential 2022 release date. It’s been confirmed that many of the returning heroes toOverwatch 2will receive reworks, some significant while others are minor. Among the significant reworks revealed so far are Bastion and Sombra, who will play very differently from theirOverwatch 1counterparts. Many fans of the first game are likely wondering why so many characters are receiving such massive changes....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Kenneth Medina

World of Warcraft: Comparing All The Different Expansion Hub Cities

Almost every newWorld of Warcraftexpansion introduces a new hub city where players will spend their time, andDragonflightis no different. After players spent years in the rounded hallways of Oribos, many of them were looking for a change. They were clamoring for a return to classicWorld of Warcraftlore and an actual city, and that is what Blizzard delivered with the new city of Valdrakken. It is a breath of fresh air after years of controversy, and it is already being heralded as one of the best hub cities so far....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1151 words · Jennifer Coleman

Xbox Exclusive Project Belfry Details Leaked

Xbox has spent the last several years acquiring new teams to help develop first-party games. Recent leaks have confirmed thatXboxis also expanding its efforts to publish third-party titles, as well. Recent projects like the Wu-Tang action-RPGProject Shaolin, cloud-based MMOPax Dei, a fantasy RPG fromHitmandeveloper IO interactive, and potentially Hideo Kojima’s next game. Add another game to the list, too, as a recent leak has teasedProject Belfry, a Ghibli-styled 2D action-adventure game....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Ronald Wood

Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Could Follow in Ocarina of Time's Footsteps

Nintendo’sLegend of Zeldaseries has a history of exploring themes of duality. InA Link to the Past, the player explores Hyrule as well as a twisted mirror image of the same landscape known as the Dark World. Countless iterations of the same idea have comprised the franchise’s DNA since: The Twilight Realm inTwilight Princess, the Silent Realm inSkyward Sword, and Lorule inA Link Between Worldsas a few examples. WithThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2on the way, one long-running staple it could explore to stand out from its predecessor is time travel....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Matthew Bowen