Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores New Waterwing Showcases Why the DLC Is Only on PS5

Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores DLC is right around the corner, and excitement continues to mount. Guerrilla Games has been revealing new information slowly as the launch date approaches, with today a recent Meet the Machine highlight covering the Waterwing. This new bird-type machine will not only soar the skies with Aloy on its back inHorizon Forbidden Westthe Burning Shores but can dive beneath the waves for further underwater exploration. This new feature truly showcases the technological marvel of the PS5....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Victor Davis

How To Quickly Level Weapons In Deathverse: Let It Die

Deathverse: Let It Dieis yet another battle royale to add to the ever-expanding list of them. But, unlike other BRs,Deathversehas an incredibly unique setting, style, and charm to it that fans of a certain littlegame calledLet It Diemight recognize.That’s right, this game comes from the same developers (Supertrick Games) asLet it Die, the souls-like tower climbing free-to-play experience of 2018. RELATED:The Best Things About Deathverse: Let It Die (& The Worst)...

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Faith Luna

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Things The Netflix Show Changed From The Stone Ocean Manga In Part 2

One of the best things to see in each new season ofJojo’s Bizarre Adventureis the Stands. The powers that have been showcased inStone Oceanin particular are some of the wildest yet. In the second part of the series alone, eight brand-new Stands were introduced. RELATED:JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure References in Video Games You May Have Missed Like the first part ofStone Ocean, some of the biggest changes occurred with the names of these Stands....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Chelsea Miller

Man Fulfills Promise Of 'Eating A Shoe' If Top Gun 2 Ever Came Out

Betting against Tom Cruise is probably not such a good idea, as Polygon’s Senior Entertainment Editor, Matt Patches, recently found out when he paid off a bold bet he made years ago claimingTop Gun: Maverick, this week’s box office juggernaut, would never get made. On the evening of Jun 07, 2025, Patches tweeted, “IfTop Gun 2happens, I will eat a shoe,” while hanging out with a friend after news of aTop Gunsequel first came out during that year....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Cheryl Farmer

MCU Fan Theory Speculates Fans Have Already Met Venom's New Host

A Marvel fan has recently posted a theory on Reddit proposing that fans have already met the MCU’s next Venom. The character in question was first introduced in 2017, duringSpider-Man: Homecoming, and goes by the name of Mac Gargan. Mac is better known by his supervillain alias in the Marvel Comics,Scorpion, and has a deep hatred for all things Spider-Man. Although Mac originally started as Scorpion in the comics, working closely with otherSpider-Manhaters like J....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · Clayton Sutton

Most Influential Indie Games

Indie gaming has had a sharp rise in prominence over the last decade. In fact, some of the most commercially successful releases today come from indie developers, such asMinecraft,Rocket League,andAmong Us. Indie games are particularly great for those who don’t like the open-world orstory-heavy 30-hour adventure gamesthat are flooding the AAA market today, as indie gaming is often the best place to findshorter, more condensed experiencesthat focus on a handful of strong gameplay mechanics....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Carla Hall

Netflix's Bioshock Movie Could Be More Relevant Than Ever

Summary Michael Green (Logan,Alien: Covenant, andBlade Runner 2049) is hard at work writing the Netflix live-action adaptation ofBioshock.This highly acclaimed video game transported players to the underwater city of Rapture. The game was a story about morality, with Art Deco and Ayn Rand as significant influences. Rapture was a kind of utopia meant to serve as an escape from the tribulations and government control of the mainland societies, but it had a sinister side....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Sean Price

New King Kong Game Revealed

A brand-newKing Kongvideo game titledSkull Island: Rise of Konghas just been announced. The legendary giant ape of the silver screen has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years thanks to Legendary Pictures’MonsterVersemovie franchise, withGodzilla x Kong: The New Empireset to rock theaters next March. Kong’s influence in the world of video games is also substantial, as the fabled movie monster served as an inspiration forNintendo’s similar simian mascot Donkey Kong. A franchise that has existed for as long asKing Konghas is bound to have a few video game adaptations under its belt, with the great ape headlining a handful of 2D titles in the 1980s....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Todd Phillips

New Overwatch 2 Director Discusses Whether Blizzard is Considering a Battle Pass

Despite possessing all the hallmarks of a live-service game, there is one thingOverwatchlacks compared to its contemporaries: a Battle Pass. Nearly every other game of its ilk has one, where each “season” adds swathes of new content that must be unlocked through regular and constant play sessions.Overwatchnever did that so, naturally, the new director for the sequel,Overwatch 2, was asked about the possibility of it receiving a Battle Pass. Speaking with GameSpot, director Aaron Keller (who took over the role following thedeparture of Jeff Kaplan) couldn’t confirm or deny whether or notOverwatch 2will follow other examples and incorporate a Battle Pass....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Courtney Green

Nightingale Dev Discusses the Balance Between Lore and Survival Gameplay

With a pedigree that includes former BioWare developers, it’s no surprise that Inflexion’s upcoming survival game,Nightingale, has a wealth of lore for its Realmwalkers to uncover. Given the names involved in its development, many would thinkNightingale’s narrative is the first and foremost priority, but it’s the blending of that narrative with its gameplay instead. From its alternate history rife with Fae engaging with human society to the city of Nightingale symbolizing the ultimate safe space,Nightingalepresents a world that invites players to explore and discover....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Brian Brown

Pokemon GO Darkrai Raid Guide, Weaknesses, Shiny Darkrai & More

Pokemon GOdevelopers constantly rotate raid bosses, giving trainers multiple encounters withmythical and legendary monsters. The Mythical Dark-type Darkrai is coming as a 5-star raid boss. Trainers can encounter it by winning against the beast in raids; however, a shiny encounter is not guaranteed. Darkrai has a maximumPokemon GOCP of 4227 with exponential stats that are boosted further as a 5-star raid boss. Instead of attempting the raid solo, trainers should form a team with powerful counters to defeat the Mythical monster....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · James Burke

Pokemon GO Rayquaza Counters Guide

After a successful run of its first entirely virtual GO Fest,Pokemon GOcontinues to treat players to exciting in-game bonuses. As of 1 PM (local time) on July 31, Dragon Week has commenced, and the Sky High Pokemon, Rayquaza, has returned to Raid Battles. Dragon Pokemon are set to be featured throughout the entirety of this week, which isthe first of three Ultra Unlock Bonus weeksearned by players after GO Fest 2020....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Erin Turner

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fans Should Keep an Eye on December 7

Summary News concerningPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC, The Indigo Disk, is expected to drop tomorrow, December 7. The expansion is the follow-up to September’s Teal Mask update, which featured new and returning Pokemon, a brand-new area to explore, and new story missions to complete. The Indigo Disk is the second, and presumably final, wave of DLC forPokemon Scarlet and Violet. While various leaks and reports have uncovered several details about the upcoming expansion, there is still a lot that players don’t know about The Indigo Disk....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · April Boyer