Stardew Valley Creator Gives Update on What to Expect in Version 1.6

On Twitter,Stardew Valleycreator and developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone gave players an idea of what the next content update for the game will focus on. The news came just a couple of months afterStardew Valleycelebrated its seventh anniversary, which was observed by both ConcernedApe and players alike.ThoughStardew Valleyis over seven years into its lifespan, that has not stopped players from enjoying the game in both solo and multiplayer sessions. In the previous major update toStardew Valley,version 1....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Thomas Hale MD

Survival Games Where Crafting Is Essential

Summary The survival genre has established itself as one of the most popular in gaming, with crafting mechanics becoming increasingly complex as players and developers alike seek to push the boundaries of creativity within their respective games. Whether in futuristic and fantasy scenarios or grounded in brutal realism, it seems that any setting is viable for a survival-crafting experience, leading many more AAA studios toimplement versions of these mechanicsinto their games....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Linda Sanchez

The Rarest Game Boy Games (& How Much They're Worth)

The Game Boy wasn’t the first handheld gaming machine, but it was one of the most successful ones on its 1989 release. Combined with its successors, the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, they would go on to sell more than 100 million units. It couldn’t quite contain the NES' tech, but it managed to run 8-bit games with buttons and a D-Pad based on the NES' joypad. The console was discontinued in 2003 but remains a firm favorite for collectors of retro gaming consoles, as it was an important part of console history in popularizing handhelds....

June 23, 2025 · 10 min · 1927 words · Ralph Little

The Switch Lite is Potentially Holding Nintendo Back

When theSwitch Litewasreleased in 2019, it was an exciting new device that gave casual and hardcore gamers alike a chance to pick up a Switch for a smaller cost than the classic model. Its design seemed great: a smaller screen meant more portability and the lack of detachable Joy-Cons meant that players wouldn’t have to worry about keeping track of miscellaneous controllers. Now that it’s been nearly two years since the console’s release, it seems like theSwitch Litemight actually be holding Nintendo and all future iterations of the Switch back....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Brian Oconnor

Things We're Excited To See In Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga

With the official announcement of an April 5th release date forLego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, developer, TT Games has also released a brand-new gameplay trailer. This new trailer demonstrates a whole host of new and innovative ideas and mechanics that fans of bothStar Warsand theLegogamesare sure to enjoy. RELATED:LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Sets the Stage For Other LEGO Game Overhauls This trailer came after a series of delays and even released amidst a development crunch scandal....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Cassandra Yang

Valheim Needs Threats Half as Disturbing As Sons of the Forests' Mutants

The Mistlands update gave off some mixed signals with horrifying enemies, but it did introduce some of the scariest enemies inValheimso far. Before the Mistlands update overhauled the biome,Valheim’s Mistlands were originally filled with towering trees and ominous spiderwebs. The biome had no enemies before the update though, whereas now there are plenty of creepy monsters there, including the new Queen insect boss.Valheimhas such a comforting art style and having more terrifying enemies is a contrast that the game should heavily expand upon in future updates....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Steven Friedman

What the Fable Reboot Could Borrow From Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Playground Games appears to be making headway on itsFablereboot as anticipation builds for a possible 2023 gameplay reveal. The game was initially revealed in 2020 during the Xbox Games Showcase, and it was surprising that the developer of the critically acclaimedForza Horizonracing series would be taking the reins on a fantasy role-playing IP. Despite the genres being wildly different, a newFableentry could be a generation-defining return that takes advantage of the studio’s high standards for detail and scope....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Jessica Brown

Why Persona 3 Reload's Tartarus is a Good Omen for P6's Dungeon Design

Summary Persona 6is following in the footsteps of a handful of games that have given the series a glowing reputation in the West as well as its native Japan. The most recent example of thePersonaformula done right isPersona 3 Reload, a re-imagining of the third title withstylish visual flourishes akin toPersona 5. It’s a big legacy to uphold, and while what has come before will likely give a lot of inspiration, it also presents some obstacles to overcome....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Matthew Short

World of Warcraft Afterlife: Maldraxxus Short Revisits Draka (Legendary Orc Warrior and Thrall's Mom)

In the months leading up toWorld of Warcraft’snext major expansion,Shadowlands, a series of animated shorts are being released to introduce a handful of the coming content’s new zones, factions, and key players. This first look into the afterlife offers players an idea about which iconic NPCs are associated with each faction and what the general tone is at each of the four options. The first Afterlife short puta spotlight on Bastion through the eyes of Utherand this time things are shifting back towards a Horde perspective by putting Draka in the featured role....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · David Johnson

10 Amazing Monster Hunter World Cosplays

It’s been just over two years sinceCapcomlaunchedMonster Hunter World, and already the cosplay community is taking to the streets to prove who can pull off the better design. Of course, withMonster Hunter World, or any in the series for that matter, the possibilities are almost endless when it comes down to shifting armor and weapons. That’s why hundreds of thousands of artists across the globe have taken to the franchise in an attempt to explore the bulky catalog of attires....

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1266 words · Mason Gilbert

5 Underappreciated Biker Movies

Outlaw motorcycle clubs have existed for almost as long as the motorcycle itself. Their public profile is generally negative, but that gives them a hint of danger that makes them fascinating to the layman. Films about biker gangs have basically formed their own genre, with a few big names frequently listed among the best movies ever made. A biker gang is frequently an object of parody in comedy movies, or a mob of enemies to be mowed down in action movies....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Kristy Cummings

Ace Ventura 3 Could Finally Be Happening With Sonic The Hedgehog Writers

Alllllllrighty then, it looks likeAce Venturafans might finally be reaching the end of a 26-year drought.Ace Ventura 3is reportedly in the works, and it looks to be bringing the writers behind a certain spiky blue blur with it. As part of a recent interview, production company Morgan Creek Entertainment teased the idea of an upcoming sequel to the series that turned Jim Carrey into a household name (and even forgeda roundabout connection with game developer CD Projekt Red)....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Sergio Morales

Amazon Luna: Which Controllers Can You Use?

Quick Links Amazon Lunahas officially joined the streaming market, offering people access to a wide range of games split into various channels. Ease-of-use is a major selling point of cloud gaming, as a user does not need a high-end PC or a PS5 to accessAmazon Luna’s library. It is the ultimate pick up and play gaming service. RELATED:What Is Amazon Luna? Luna Controller Amazon Luna has an official controller, one designed to take advantage of thecloud gaming service’sportability....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · William Fletcher