Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Reveals Sephiroth Release Date

Super Smash Bros. Ultimatefans were shocked whenThe Game Awards debuted Sephiroth as the next DLC character, and his recent showcase has brought that excitement to even higher levels. Very few players expectedFinal Fantasy 7(orFinal Fantasyat all for that matter) to get a second representative, but for the most part everyone seems excited about the addition. While the main focus of this showcase was to give fans an idea of what to expect from Sephiroth as a fighter, it also had the added benefit of revealing his release date as well....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Robert Rivera

Take-Two CEO Still Doesn't Want New Games on Xbox Game Pass

In the era of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu standing as massive pillars of the television and films industry, many gaming companies have looked to follow suit with their own take on the subscription model. Services like PlayStation Now and Xbox Game Pass promise massive libraries of games for a low monthly fee and evenNetflix has stepped into games streaming. Not only do these streaming services boast large catalogs of completed games, but these offerings are typically updated every month....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Edward Burton

The Case for Open-World Games Not Always Needing Main Narrative Campaigns

Many players agree that whileSkyrim’s main throughline is interesting because of the primary Shouts they learn, the game is at its best when players are instead exploring the continent and indulging in all its other content.Open-world games commonly boast a dense and immersive mapwith tons of satisfying interactions around each corner, but it must also be fulfilling and alluring. It may seem obvious to say that an open-world game is good if its open world is good, but too often these games are forgiving of mediocre narrative threads that behave as main quest campaigns....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1097 words · Nicholas Morris

The Dark Knight, A Clockwork Orange Entering National Film Registry

The United States Library of Congress holds one of the largest collections of knowledge and culture in the world. Established over 200 years ago and located on Capitol Hill, the institution seeks to preserve valuable pieces of American and worldwide culture, including, of course, movies. Back in 1989, the Library of Congress started adding movies to its catalogue when it choseall-time greats likeCasablanca,Citizen Kane,Some Like It Hot,Star Wars: A New HopeandThe Wizard of Oz....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Sarah Adkins

The Flash Streaming Release Date Sets Another Disappointing DC Record

Summary After a disappointing theatrical run,The Flashhit another negative milestone for the DCEU. The news comes as the film struggles to recoup its losses via alternative releases. Based on the eponymous character from DC Comics and adapting the popularFlashpointstoryline,The Flashwas set up as the final film of the old DC Extended Universe as it had existed under Zack Snyder, with new DCU headJames Gunn confirmingThe Flashwould reboot the franchise. It follows an older Barry Allen, who accidentally discovers his ability to travel back in time and uses it to prevent his mother’s death against Batman’s warnings....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Pamela Mann

The Outer Worlds: 10 Things To Know Before Starting

The Outer Worldstwists and turns, sometimes causing difficulties for its players. The plot develops side by side with its gameplay, and for beginner players, making the wrong choices can be detrimental to progression. You may find yourself in a pit of sorrows if you don’t play your cards right. RELATED:10 Hidden Secrets Many Still Haven’t Found In The Outer Worlds The Outer Worldscan be compared to games likeMass Effect,BioShock Infinite,andNo Man’s Sky....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Garrett Leonard

The Witcher Developer Now Offering Menstrual Leave to Employees

CD Projekt Redstarted offering menstrual leave to employees as of late March 2023, the company said in a recent statement. The developer of theWitcherseries andCyberpunk 2077has been mulling this move for a while now, withCDPR first saying it’s considering giving menstrual leave to employeesin April 2022. The company’s recent decision represents a progressive initiative relative to the rest of the gaming industry, although it wasn’t made in a vacuum. It wasCD Projekt Red’s sister company GOG that first implemented menstrual leave in early 2022, which prompted its parent CD Projekt to consider offering such leave across its half a dozen other subsidiaries as well....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Nicole Grimes

The Worst Video Game Tropes, Ranked

Sometimes, eventhe very best ideascan become bad ones when they start being overused. Other ideas work much better on paper than they do in practice or end up suffering from poor execution. Then there are the ideas that are just plain awful from the very beginning, yet somehow manage to make it past the brainstorming process and find their way into the final release of a game. RELATED:Modern JRPGs That Broke Classic Tropes After a while,these ideas start to become the norm, appearing in almost every game of a certain type, franchise, or genre....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Teresa Hall

Thousands of Final Fantasy 14 Players Create Chaos in Asmongold Stream

World of WarcraftandFinal Fantasy 14Twitch streamer Asmongold had some serious problems with stream snipers in his first experience withFinal Fantasy 14, but things appear to have gone differently with the new expansion. Thousands of players turned out to greet him, making it difficult for him to enter the congested area, but repeated tries eventually allowed the streamer to get into the game. In a recent live stream, Asmongold was once again greeted by thousands of players when he logged in, this time to welcome him to the newHeavenswardexpansion....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jeremy Shea

Transformers: War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron Deserve Remasters

Just about every major media franchise from the past thirty to forty years has gotten some kind of video game revival. Whether it’sStar Wars,Power Rangers, orTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, there’s a game for fans of just about anything.Transformersis one such franchise that has gotten its fair share of games over the years, and there are a select few that stand out among the rest.Transformers: War for CybertronandFall of Cybertronfrom High Moon Studios are two games that serve as some of the best in the whole franchise, and it may be time for them to make a resurgence....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Dylan Holder

Valheim: Save Data Location & How to Back Up World

Imagine this: a player new toValheimbegins to explore their world, pouring hours and hours into building the best possibleValheimbase, defeating bosses, and crafting better armor. Then, several hours in, the world crashes due to a bug and is no longer recoverable. Thankfully, there is an easy way to back up aValheimseed to ensure that players never lose too much. Bugs in Valheim Valheimis still in early access, and although it is as bug-free as possible, there is always the possibility of data loss....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Lindsey Dominguez

Why Brand New Planets Could Be Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Greatest Improvement

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderhad a lot going for it. Taking the best elements ofDark Souls' combat system, sprinkling in some Jedi Force power flair, and delivering a surprisingly emotional story,Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderturned out to be a quality representation of theStar WarsIP, and nowStar Wars Jedi: Survivoris set to improve on it all in 2023. One ofStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s most praised aspects was its selection of planets, both original to the game and based on iconicStar Warslocales....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Michael Lloyd

World of Warcraft's Fractures in Time Kills Two Birds With One Stone For One Class

Warlocks are one ofWorld of Warcraft’s most iconic classes, embodied by infamous characters like the orc Gul’dan. Countless players have chosen the warlock as their preferred class due to its flavor, power, and utilities that no other class can offer. But with the next content update inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight, warlock players will have even more to celebrate. Fractures in Time is the name of the nextWorld of Warcraftupdate and revolves around the Infinite Dragonflight....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Brittney Bates