God of War Ragnarok's Next Trailer Should Introduce Odin in Full

The last few weeks have been turbulent forGod of Warfans. After a deluge of rumors claiming that aGod of War: Ragnarokannouncement was planned for June, it never happened. Although a few gamers were left incensed, cries for moreGod of Warnews were quashed when Santa Monica dropped a short and sweet trailer revealing the game’s release date, as well as a second video outlining all the editions, including one featuringThor’s Mjolnir hammer....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Christopher Hunt

GSC Game World Gives Long-Awaited Update on Stalker 2

Summary GSC Game World, the Ukrainian developer behind the upcomingSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, has given an update on the long-awaited first-person survival horror game, including a release window of Q1 2024. Development of the first game in the franchise to be released in 15 years has been beset with a series of hurdles, not the least of which was theSTALKER 2development team relocating from Ukraineto the Czech Republic due to the ongoing war with Russia that began in February 2022....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Amber Skinner

Harry Potter: Was Viktor Krum a Death Eater?

Fans of theHarry Pottersaga not only witnessed the Boy Who Lived on his journey to defeat Lord Voldemort, but also the rise and fall of several formidable figures, such as the complex Severus Snape and the relentless Bellatrix Lestrange. J.K. Rowling introduced the world to all different kinds of wizards, varying widely in morality, culture, and values. Each of them has a story, motivations, and secrets of their own. Among these figures stands Viktor Krum, a mysterious Bulgarian wizard known for his Quidditch skills and reserved personality....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Craig Edwards

Hollow Knight Silksong & Other Metroidvanias We Hope To See In 2022

The originalHollow Knightwas released in 2017. It was a bigger hit than the developers at Team Cherry could have ever imagined. It is an Internet darling even amongst fans that don’t play games. That’s why the hype for the sequel,Hollow Knight Silksong, has been so highly anticipated since it was announced in 2019. RELATED:Hollow Knight: Reasons Why It Id The Best Soulslike & Other Titles That Are Better Originally the game was just going to be DLC....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · John Hill

Ironheart Is Already Falling Into The WandaVision Trap

With rampant nonsensical fan theories about the MCU’s introduction of Mephisto, the upcomingIronheartseries is gearing up to fall into the same trap asWandaVision.WandaVisionwas the MCU’s first Disney+ series and it still holds up as one of Marvel Studios’ very best efforts. While it features plenty of familiar comic book action, it’s a wholly unique superhero show.WandaVisionis styled as a nostalgic throwback to various eras of sitcom history with a layer of unsettling David Lynchian mystery draped over the whole thing as the cracks in Wanda’s fabricated reality begin to show....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Heather Huang

It Takes Two: Platforming Prodigy Trophy/Achievement Guide

The platforming inIt Takes Twocan be extremely forgiving due to a generous checkpoint system. While players should have no difficulty overcoming the platforming challenges throughoutthe duration of the game, there is one optional minigame that is bound to leave some players frustrated. InIt Takes Two’s Cuckoo Clock chapter, Cody and May must navigate the interior of the clock using a variety of time-related devices. Unlike previous chapters, the Cuckoo Clock chapter is almost entirely devoid of combat and focuses exclusively on puzzle-solving and platforming....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · George Williams Jr.

Last Chance To Get $250 Off Secretlab Gaming Chairs This Cyber Monday

Secretlab TITAN 2020 Gaming Chair The Secretlab TITAN 2020 gaming chair, a predecessor of the TITAN Evo 2022 Series, is praised for its ample spaciousness, first-rate ergonomic adjustment, and exceptional comfort and support. The earlier model’s cheaper price is a consolation despite the absence of the upgraded materials, magnetic armrests, and lumbar support cushions of the current version.The chair is equipped with a leveled-fit seat base, memory foam head pillow with cooling gel, full-metal armrests, and all-in-all top-quality materials....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Kimberly Chavez

Lookism: Park Hyung-Seok And Making An Effort To Change

Lookismas the recent Netflix Anime of the season, brings forth a lot of interesting questions despite being only an adaptation of the WEBTOON Manhwa of the same name. Park Hyung-Seok is the cornerstone of most of the themes of the anime, as well as the message that it is trying to provide to those watching, especially considering Park’s difficult past and his trials in his new environment. Despite all that, it’s very clear that Park has become the example of an individual who makes an effort not to change the people around them, but also themselves....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Valerie Parker

Mario Kart Tour Adding Singapore Speedway Course

Mario Kart Tourhas revealed a brand-new trailer for its latest track, as well as its next tour. Following the hashtag initiative of #TraveltheWorldwithMarioKart, the next course coming to the game is called Singapore Speedway. Nintendo’s popular mobile title spinoff of its iconicMario KartIP has seen plenty of success and new content since first launching in September 2019. The globe-trottingMario Kart Tourgoes beyond the expected Mushroom Kingdom locales, with courses inreal-world locations like Sydney, Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, and Los Angeles....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Yesenia Perez

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Sudden Gadget Change Feels Jarring

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2improves upon a lot of things from the first two games, but one change seems to come out of nowhere. While the refined traversal system and new suit abilities are a nice addition, Insomniac also seems to have changed the gadgets at players' disposal. Instead of eight unique gadgets with very useful abilities, the studio has limited players to just five this time around. That seems like a drastic change, andMarvel’s Spider-Man 2never really seems to explain why....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Jack Wells

May 24 Is a Chance to Make Good on a Past PlayStation Showcase

With Sony’s PlayStation Showcase coming up on May 24, many gamers are bracing for a host of new game announcements and trailers for titles slated for release over the next year. Among the games anticipated to appear at the showcase are titles likeMarvel’sSpider-Man 2,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,Death Stranding 2, and even therumoredMetal Gear Solidrevival. However, one game that was announced at a previous PlayStation presentation and could make a reappearance here is the remake of BioWare’s classic RPG,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · John Taylor

Minecraft: Tips For Surviving In Superflat Worlds

Minecrafthas no shortage ofchallengesand tasks that players can tackle in survival mode, but some are more unorthodox than others. This includes surviving in a superflat world covered in even layers of blocks and creating an endless terrain for the players to wander in. While superflat world’s primary purpose was to be a boon for creative mode, creating an even terrain for players to create anything they want, some enjoy the challenges it can bring in survival mode....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Kelly Randall

Most Influential Strategy Games, Ranked

Summary Strategy gamescome in all shapes and sizes. These range from real-time strategygames such asStarCraftand turn-based strategy titles likeXCOM, all the way to granular grand strategy games likeHearts Of Iron 4. These games are packed with player agency and unbridled decision-making, rewarding thoughtful and intentional choices. Strategy games have been around for a long time, with many tabletop games falling into the genre in one way or another. As a result, these games have had plenty of influence on the industry as a whole....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Alan White