People Are Posting Their 'Gaming Confessions' on Twitter

Twitter means different things to different people. For some, it’s a gossip column that constantly brings new stories. For others, it’s a means to express themselves quickly and meaningfully. And then there are the times when people come together to share something on the platform. This can mean a lot of things when it comes to video games, whether reminiscing over a specific game likeAnimal Crossingora specific console like the PSP....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · James Chang

PlayStation Store is Not Selling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered in Russia

With its release,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remasteredhas injected fans with a nostalgia for its classic gameplay. However, the fact thatthe fan-favorite multiplayer will not be remasteredis not currently the most contentious issue. According to Activision,Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remasteredwill not be released for the PlayStation in Russia. While the publisher did not give an explicit reason for this decision, it is more than likely because of the No Russian mission, which centered around a mass shooting perpetrated by Russian terrorists and the player....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Sheila Gonzales

Pokemon GO

Pokemon GOplayers seem to be in for another Ultra Reward week with no timed special research, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a lot to do during the event. Thethird Ultra Bonus Reward began yesterday afternoonand features some exciting spawns who first appeared in the Unova region and a fresh rotation of Battle Raid bosses with the same theme for trainers to challenge. It’s been a very interesting month of Ultra Reward events that began withcontroversy over the odds of hatching a Deino (let alone a shiny one)and then the lack of timed research after the first week of bonuses....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Dan Fleming

Pokemon GO: How To Evolve Sneasel

Trainers in the forever-expanding world ofPokemon GOare constantly on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities to improve their teams. There is nothing quite like the thrill of evolving Pokemon, and this one is no small feat. There are numerous fascinating creatures in the game, butthe elusiveSneaseland its evolutions,WeavileandSneasler, stand out for their ability to enhance the team’s power and appeal. Whether players are expert trainers or casual enthusiasts searching to expand the horizons of their Pokedex, the evolution ofSneaselpromises to be a rewarding adventure....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Mike Ayala

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is Not A True Open World Game

The dream of an open-worldPokemontitle is one many fans have shared for years, so whenPokemon Legends: Arceuswas announced this past February, it caught many fans by surprise. Although not a whole ton was revealed with the first trailer, the large open areas that the main protagonists traversed and the variety of views from the various landscapes and mountains suggested thatPokemon Legends: Arceuswould be the first open-world title in the franchise....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Barbara Sullivan

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pre-order Guide

Quick Links The Pokemon Company released the second trailer for the upcoming pair of open-world RPGs,Pokemon ScarletandPokemon Violet. These two games act as the first Generation 9 titles in the historic franchise, adding plenty of new features for fans to get excited about, such asfour-player online cooperative playand version-exclusive Pokemon Professors. ForPokemonfans out there that are hyped forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, this guide will help with finding out where the games can be preordered from....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Caleb Washington

Pokemon You Could Mistake For Other Types In Scarlet & Violet

When embarking on a newPokemonjourney where several new entries are added to the Pokedex, it is only natural not to know the types of every Pokemon. While common sense can often help in identifying them, whether it’s a flame on its tail or leaves sprouting from a head, sometimes a player shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Related:Pokemon Scarlet And Violet: Pokemon Needed On Every Team Many Pokemon designs are much harder to identify and sometimes have a few misleading features that could lead you to believe it’s a particular type when it actually belongs to an entirely different category....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · Marcus Foster

Resident Evil 2's Body Horror Is a Feature Capcom Should Revisit

Summary Resident Evilhas always walked a fine line between campy blockbuster action and proper, visceral horror. This balance is a big part of what makes the long-running franchise so endearing and iconic, and this willhopefully be recaptured inResident Evil 9, which may step away from the relatively more self-serious characterization ofResident Evil 7andVillage. At the same time, the nextREtitle can ramp up its scares by reprising one key element fromResident Evil 2....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Kim Patterson

Rian Johnson Still Prouder Than Ever Of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Five years after the release ofStar Wars: The Last Jedi, director Rian Johnson has said that he is prouder than ever of the film, which was controversial upon its release and remains so today. In a recent interview withEmpiremagazine, Rian Johnson looked back onThe Last Jedifive years later. When it was released, the film was highly polarizing, with some saying it was an abomination that ruined the franchise and others calling it one of the bestStar Warsmovies ever made....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Natalie Morgan

Rust Adds New Mode for Casual Players

The less competitive fans ofRustcan breath a sign of relief, because a casual mode is here. Facepunch Studios, the developer behindRust, is now including a Softcore mode aiming at the more casual player base. As a multiplayer-survival game,Rustis not necessarily for the faint of heart. The idea is that players must make their way in a harsh world full of hazards likely resulting in death. PvP is a large part of this, with fans being able to kill each other and steal loot....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Daniel Acosta

Rust Leads Steam Top Sellers List for Third Week Straight

Rustcontinues to experience a resurgence in popularity, like many games during the pandemic.Rust’s popularity, however, isn’t simply due to more gamers having time at home.Rustis riding a wave of support set off by a collection of Twitch streamers returning to the game together. Regardless of the reason,Rust’s success is more than apparent, as for the third week runningRusthas taken the top spot in Steam’s weekly top-sellers list. Published Sunday morning, Steam’s list shows thatRustis once again ranked first overall for game sellers by revenue, not by unit sales....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Nina Ellison

Scam Twitch Accounts Are Pretending to be Hot Tub Streamer Amouranth

Amouranth is possibly the biggest name in hot tub streaming, but that doesn’t always mean that fans are praising her in the chat. Instead, some scamTwitchaccounts on the streaming platform’s newPools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches categoryare using her VODs as their own to attract viewers. Twitch has officially announced that hot tub streams are here to stay, implementing a dedicated category to offer this type of content a proper place on the website....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Tony Murray

Shadow And Bone Season 2 Episode 2 Review

Shadow and Boneis one of those fictional universes that has a bit of everything packed in. Its supernatural elements don’t clash with its more dystopian dramatic ones, and that’s part of its success. The series continues to divide its time cleverly between two primary plot lines, but now that the villain is back in the mix, he gets to hold down the coveted C-Plot. The first and second episodes ofShadow and Bone’s second seasonare directed by Bola Ogun....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Trevor Hill