WhenNo Man’s Skylaunched in 2016, not many people thought that the game would celebrate a release anniversary, and certainly not one after being supported for five years. However, 16 free updates later,and the once-hated and now beloved indie company Hello Games will soon be releasing the latest update: Frontiers. It might seem easy to dismiss Hello Games' continued support forNo Man’s Skyas the studio just doing its job. However, if the recent debacle withCyberpunk 2077has taught the industry anything, it’s that reviving a game from death is not easy work and that the team behindNo Man’s Skydeserves all the praise that it has received....

Releasing on June 13, 2025, Jordan Peele’s upcoming filmNopestars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun, and appears to feature an extraterrestrial threat plaguing a small desert community. With all that the trailers have shown so far, it certainly seems like aliens are invading — but is that really the case, or is there something else lurking beneath the obvious premise? The trailers that have been released have already shown audiences a look at the alien threat, which takes some sting out of the main monster of the film....

Overwatch 2provides players with dozens of various game modes, from the commonly utilized Team Deathmatch, to original modes likeOverwatch’sEscort. All of these different game modes differ in many ways from each other, so it’s proven to be crucial in adapting to the style of a game mode. For instance, a player who has just played Team Deathmatch and is now transferring into a game of Escort, will have to change up how they play in many ways, otherwise it can cost the team their victory....

The first real-life Pokemon Center opened in Tokyo way back in 1998 and since then several more have opened in various parts of Japan. The Pokemon Company has officially decided to close these Pokemon Centers indefinitely due to pandemic concerns. Pokemon Centers are typically full ofPokemonmerchandise that fans of the series would struggle to find anywhere else. These fans won’t be able to visit their favorite retail locations anytime soon, as The Pokemon Company doesn’t have a date in mind for when the Pokemon Centers will open again....

Summary A creativePokemonfan artist has reimagined Pikachu and Mewtwo as characters from theDragon Balluniverse. While bothPokemonandDragon Ball Z(the sequel series toDragon Ball) are considered to be two of thebest anime from the ’90s, the art styles of both franchises are pretty different.Pokemonfeatures more cutesy characters with rounder shapes, whileDragon Ball Zand subsequent series feature more muscle-bound warriors with angular jaws. There are, of course, exceptions to each, but most fans agree that the two properties certainly have distinct styles....

Pokemon Day 2023 brought fans of the multimedia brand news about products across the spectrum. This included a DLC announcement for the mainline titlesPokemon ScarletandViolet, events in spin-offs such asPokemon Masters EX, and a new stop-motion Netflix series calledPokemon Concierge. One reveal that likely stood out for long-time fans wasPokemon Trading Card Game Classic, reprinting oldercards like the infamous Mitsuhiro Arita Charizardin a slick, modern collector’s set. This isn’t the first “Classic” product to hit the world of video games and tabletop hobbies, but The Pokemon Company should learn from its predecessors and not expand the scope of this series....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfareseems to only have high highs and low lows these days, going from fun updates to game-breaking glitches. One exploit that has the professional gaming community in an uproar is actually not a new exploit at all, but avery infamous one fromModern Warfare 2back in the day. The exploit takes advantage of the killcam function to allow players to see the enemy map, thus seeing the entire enemy team’s locations as well....

Summary Movies are a regular hunting ground for video game developers looking for the nextgreat charactersthat fans will want to follow in their games. It’s not uncommon for developers across a variety of different media to find inspiration in the works of others, whether those are movies, shows, games, or books. RELATED:Unforgettable Video Game Movie Characters Some games are heavily inspired by movies without officially claiming to do so. It’s quite surprising that they get away with it, especially when the similarities are so uncanny....

Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most iconic names in world animation, and the anticipated new translation ofhis 1980s mangaShuna’s Journeyis now released. Unlocking one of Miyazaki’s most overlooked works for a wide international readership, this new translation of the one-volume manga makes for a must-read work for fans of Studio Ghibli and anyone interested in the development of Miyazaki’s creative oeuvre. The slim one-off work reveals many of the creative impulses driving Miyazaki in the pivotal years leading up to Studio Ghibli’s formation, and this work grounds the oft-underexamined work within that broader context....

Summary A recent leak may have just revealed a newLEGO Harry Pottergame on the way. LEGO games have been a hit with fans for years and have seen cross-overs with several major franchises, includingStar WarsandBatman. Gamers who love theWizarding World, however, haven’t seen a new LEGO game set in the world ofHarry Pottersince the release ofLEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. This may be changing in the near future if rumors of a newLEGO Harry Pottergame are accurate....

Summary SonyInteractive Entertainment is acquiring U.S. headphone manufacturer Audeze. The move arrives mere months after the companyadded Firewalk Studios to its growing list of first-party PlayStation developers. Founded in 2008, Audeze is a California-based company that specializes in consumer-facing audio technologies with a focus on high-end headphones. Many of its product lines have been successfully catering to gamers for years by now, with Audeze currently enjoying its reputation as the manufacturer of some ofthe best wireless gaming headsetson the market....

Sonymay be looking into some innovative ways of keeping player retention for longer stretches of time, with a proposed machine learning feature coming up with a special “what if” replay method showcasing a game’s more advanced gameplay outcomes. This is just the latest in a long line of inventive feature patents that the company might be hoping to leverage in the future to improve a player’s gaming experience in every possible way....

Star Warsfans have been riding a wave of rumors for a good chunk of this year. From rumblings ona sequel toStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, to speculation for a game based onThe Mandalorianseries, it seems the fanbase has been holding its breath just waiting for a crumb of official news. Luckily, there has been one glint of hope from perhaps the biggestStar Warsgaming rumor of this year, that developer Aspyr would bring back the iconicKnights of the Old Republicin the form of a full remake....