The Gaming Industry is Going All-In This Summer

It’s that time of year again. After an extended absence caused by uncertain plans on top of the COVID-19 pandemic,E3is back as an all-digital event. Armed with a huge list of contributors, this year’s show is looking to be a real return to form. The best part is, there’s still more shows to be announced. Nintendo, Warner Bros. Interactive, Square Enix, and Namco are rumored or expected to hold their own events aroundE3time, which really hammers home just how much the game industry is catching up on its news cycle this year....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Stephen Mason

TMNT Giving Away Custom Themed Xbox Console With Shredder

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshas been a pop culture icon ever since the quartet of anthropomorphic turtles first burst onto the scene in the early 1980s. Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael have brought their battles with the evil Shredder to a variety of television shows, comic books, and video games over the years. The Turtles remain relevant to this day withTribute Games’TMNT: Shredder’s Revengereleasing last month. Now, the Turtles are partnering with Microsoft for a brand-new giveaway....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Michael Ray

Trials Rising Releases Polar Expedition Track Pack

Ubisoft has released details about the upcoming Season 4 track pack forTrials Rising,themotorcycle racing gamedeveloped by RedLynx and Ubisoft Kiev. The Polar Expedition track pack will be available on Jul 15, 2025, and will introduce five new winter-themed tracks for racers to test out their skills. This frost-covered track pack should cheer up anybody who missed out on the two-week holiday event that finished up at the end of December....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Jane Jimenez

Ultros: How to Get the Best Enemy Spoils (Game Hunting)

Ultrosis a psychedelic metroidvania where players wake up stranded in a cosmic uterus holding a demonic, ancient being called The Sarcophagus. Trapped in this loop, players must explore the being, find food, and interact with other stranded inhabitants to escape. Food plays a crucial role inUltros, helping players heal and gain nutrients to buy upgrades. Players obtain food by gardening or game hunting (a combat technique that refers to attacking and defeating enemies they find whileexploringUltros)....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Samantha Welch

Viral Clip Shows Dog's Hilarious Reaction to Red Dead Redemption 2's Dutch

Released in 2018 to massive critical acclaim, Rockstar Games’Red Dead Redemption 2is a sprawling open-world western adventure. The title follows the notorious Van der Linde gang as they try to live free, score big heists, and evade the law across the Wild West. Being that theRed Dead Redemption 2’s story is heavily focused on the gang, players get to spend a large amount of time with the game’s brilliantly written and acted cast....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Barry Evans

Werewolf The Apocalypse PC System Requirements Announced

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblooddraws ever closer to its release on February 4, and now PC gamers can get a look at the minimum and recommended requirements for running the game. The game’s developer, Nacon, has revealed the official PC requirements forWerewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthbloodand the good news is that the requirements won’t have fans scrambling to upgrade parts. Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthbloodis an action-RPG based on the tabletop RPG of the same name and will see players exploring the World of Darkness as Cahal, a man with shapeshifting powers....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Zachary Gallegos

What The LOTR Anime Adaptation Means For The Future Of The Movie Industry

Warner Bros. has announced an anime prequel film based on theLord of the Ringsseries. TitledThe War of the Rohirrim, it takes place 250 years before the events of the main trilogy. It tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary ninth king of Rohan. The original series' director, Peter Jackson, will not return. However, his co-writer Philippa Boyens is working as a consultant for the film. This news has only left fans with more questions than answers....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Aaron Jones

Where To Find Ed In Street Fighter 6 World Tour

Quick Links Ed is the latest addition to theStreet Fighter 6roster. Focusing on punching his way through enemies, the former Shadaloo member returns as the third DLC character. As with every character in the game, Capcom includes them insidethe World Tour as Mastersof their fighting style who teach the main character more about their own story and offer some occasional sparring. Another great feature thatStreet Fighter 6offers is the ability to acquire costumes through the World Tour by completing character Bonds....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Erica Cuevas

Why Is Sonic Prime's Shadow So Beloved?

Of all the fictional characters to inspire controversy, who would’ve thought that a couple of cartoon hedgehogs would be so hotly debated? Sonic the Hedgehog has been the star of dozens of projects across various mediums. His personality remains vaguely consistent, but there are significant changes between them.Sonic Primehas received praise for its take on Shadow, a character who has been even more challenging to pin down than the Blue Blur....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · Christy Knox

Why Wario Carries the Ball in Mario Strikers: Battle League

Mario Strikers: Battle Leagueis out now, and while reviews are somewhat mixed due to potential longevity issues, it is a fun way to pass the time on Nintendo Switch. It’s the first soccer-basedMariogame in many years, followingMario Strikers Charged. One way the game could be improved, and likely will, is the addition of new game modes,characters, and more toMario Strikers: Battle Leaguepost-launch. After all, some more variety among theMario Strikers: Battle Leagueroster listcould vary how some enemy AIs, provide more builds and gear, and so on....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Lisa Jones

WoW Dragonflight: How To Post and Fulfill Crafting Orders

Quick Links One of the newest features ofWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflightis the crafting order system. One of the key features in the Dragonflight expansion is a revamp of professions in World of Warcraft. Rather than feeling like a secondary, non-vital part of the game, it’s a big focus for players as they explore the Dragon Isles. Players can focus on specific crafting specializations to create powerful armor, weapons, and more....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Matthew Robinson

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fan Builds Working Train

One fan ofZelda:Tears of the Kingdomhas built an incredible functioning train using the game’s building system that has taken theZeldacommunity by storm. There have been countless unique builds by players inTears of the Kingdom, but this particular one may be one of the most impressive creations yet. There’s no doubt thatTears of the Kingdomwas one of the most anticipated releases of 2023, but a specific aspect of the game surprised many fans....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Jamie Meadows

10 Obscure Video Game Consoles You Never Knew Existed

These days, only a few titans stand in the video game console space. Any company looking to enter it now has a nearly impossible task ahead of them. With the online infrastructure built into these systems over the past several years, switching sides or going to a new platform is less appealing than ever before. Brands like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo will likely live on forever, but so many other companies tried their hand at gaming to no avail....

June 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Kristy Smith