What God of War: Ragnarok's Thor Voice-Acting Wrap Means for the Game's Development

For all the positivity that Sony has been able to cultivate in the wake of its recent State of Play event, it’s fair to say the presentation has also left the publisher’s first party lineup in limbo. In an unusual turn of events, as it stands right now there’s no concrete release date attached to any of itsupcoming internal PS4 or PS5 software. The title that’s arguably been impacted the most by this, though, is Santa Monica Studio’sGod of War: Ragnarok....

May 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Jacqueline Jackson

What is Square Enix's Project Athia?

As the company behind wildly successful franchises likeFinal Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts,andDragon Quest,it’s impossible to deny that Square Enix is one of the titans in the game industry, producing RPGs that have defined the genre.Project Athiais only the next title in the company’s repertoire – but what exactly isProject Athia?Although it’s being made by such a high profile company, information about it is pretty scarce. It was only revealed last June, so there aren’t a lot of announcements for curious players to work with....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Sean Guerrero

What's a Deeply Musical Fish?

Quick Links With each update, the world ofDisney Dreamlight Valleycontinually evolves, introducing new additions that continue to keep its passionate community engaged. These updates often introduce beloved Disney characters and quests, alongside new item additions includingstylish clothingand decorative items. A standout feature of these free updates is the limited-time Star Path events, where players have the opportunity to unlock distinct, themed rewards by completing certain tasks. The game’s most recent update, The Pumpkin King Returns, delights players with theintroduction of Jack Skellington, the beloved character fromThe Nightmare Before Christmas....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Jill Wang

WoW Wrath Classic: Destruction Warlock Guide (WotLK)

Best In Slot Phase 2 Destruction Warlock Basics The Warlock is a ranged DPS user that specializes in Fire and Shadow damage. Players that roll a Warlock can choose between three specifications;Affliction,Demonology, or Destruction. Formerly a spec that was considered a waste of talent points in the old days ofWorld of Warcraft, Destruction Warlocks in theClassicversion of the game get more respect. Some new talents and skills that were introduced inThe Wrath of the Lich Kingpre-patch make this build even more fearsome, and that applies toPvE,PvP, and raiding....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Mark Smith

Xbox Giving Away Custom Ms. Marvel Series S Console

Many limited edition consoles have been produced for specific game releases or for competition winners. Most of these custom productions will see the console adorned with a design representing the game, while others go the extra mile by etching the design into the console with a laser or even reshaping the console itself like with theFar Cry 6themed Xbox Series X.Some limited edition and competition consoles may now be worth thousands of dollars depending on how appealing the design was and how rare that version of the console is....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Jose Hayes

Yokai Inn Interview: Shiba Pixels Talks Life Sims, Japanese Folklore, and More

Fans of Studio Ghibli, life-sims, and Japanese folklore should watchYokai Inn. The upcomingindie gameplaces players in charge of a charming hotel, restaurant, and bathhouse frequented by spirits from traditional Japanese folklore, while drawing on the beautiful aesthetic of Studio Ghibli films. LikeStardew Valley,Yokai Innwill feature crafting, foraging, farming, and cooking to satisfy the inn’s otherworldly patrons. The game is primarily the work of a single developer, Shiba Pixels, who is handling everything from programming and pixel art to writing and game design....

May 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1655 words · Crystal Parsons

Yooka-Laylee is Getting Remastered

Summary The 2017 indie platformerYooka-Layleeis getting a current-gen remaster. According to a press release, the enhanced and remastered version, titledYooka-Replaylee, is being handled by the same key creative talent behind the originalYooka-Laylee. After years of planning, Playtonic Games launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to fundYooka-Layleein 2015. Intending the game to be a spiritual successor to theBanjo-Kazooieseries, the company’s debut title was applauded forcapturing the nostalgic ambiance of early 3D platformersbut heavily criticized for its technical issues....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Elizabeth West DDS

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Reveals May 2023 Banlist Update

Konami has revealed the newest banlist update forYu-Gi-Oh Master Duelwith eight different cards moving up and down the game’s Forbidden and Limited List. The digital platform for Konami’s massively popular TCG has seen regular updates to card limitations since its launch in January of last year, typically seeing a new change with each month. Recent banlists have seenpowerful archetypes like Floowandereeze and Runicktake major hits, along with individual cards like “Skill Drain” and “Gozen Match....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Vicki Eaton

10 Best eSports Moments Of The Decade, Ranked

eSportshas grown massively over the years. It has become a massive part of gaming as a whole, and the industry has gotten a lot more mainstream attention. And no doubt it’ll continue to grow. This decade has given us plenty to watch and enjoy, from great plays to underdog stories - and providing fans plenty to cheer about. RELATED:10 League Of Legends Cosplays That Look Just Like The Games With the industry growing (especially with more and more games turning into eSports,) so has the talent, and each year we’ve been given better and better stories....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Ryan Hall

10 Things You Missed About Superman In Man Of Steel

Like the rest ofZack Snyder’s filmography, Man of Steel is a contentious movie. Snyder’s reinterpretation of Superman is dark and border on cynical, sharing more in common with Christopher Nolan’sDark Knighttrilogy over mostSupermancomics. All the same, Man of Steel offers a fascinating glimpse into Superman’s psyche and who Clark Kent would realistically be in a modern setting: someone looking for purpose. RELATED:Batman V Superman: 10 Ways The Ultimate Edition Fixes Dawn of Justice...

May 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1310 words · Theresa Smith

10 Video Game Clichés That Don’t Make Sense

Game logic is absurd. to pursue a fun playable experience, some mechanics need to be integrated which would be stupid if it happened in the real world. This results in a plethora of clichés across games that have just been accepted as game law by players. Video game clichés are very different from TV andmovieclichés. While those in movies and TV are for the motif and narrative, clichés in games are implemented with gameplay in mind....

May 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1328 words · Charlene Perez

46 Games Are Being Delisted from the Xbox 360 Marketplace on February 7

Microsoft has confirmed that it is going to be delisting a whopping 46 games from theXbox 360marketplace on Tuesday, February 7, and so anyone interested in purchasing the games digitally will want to make sure that they do so as soon as possible. While there are many conveniences that come with digital storefronts, there are also some unfortunate realities, withdelisted gamesone of the most frustrating aspects of digital gaming. TheXbox 360originally launched in 2005, yet its digital marketplace is still active today....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Amber Scott

A New Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Could Learn a Lot From Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Pokemon Legends: Arceusmade a lot of radical changes to thePokemonformula. Players could move characters during battle, aim Pokeballs, and craft tons of items.The Pokedexrequired more than just one capture of a Pokemon for a complete entry, and Alpha Pokemon became a new thing for players to collect. Based on its trailer,Pokemon ScarletandVioletmay be similar with its open world and mechanics. Fans have wondered ifPokemon Legends: Arceuswill inspire new trends in the spin-offPokemongames as well - most notably,Pokemon Mystery Dungeon....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Donald Freeman