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Stellar Blade's developer Shift Up has unveiled a new upcoming game, titled Project Spirits, through its website. Following Stellar Blade's success in 2024, Shift Up has emerged as one of the more promising studios in Asia. View the full article

The Star Wars franchise is one filled with unforgettable legacy characters, and there are arguably none greater than Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker. He was the face of the original trilogy as the lead hero, and audiences enjoyed him all over again when he returned for the most recent trio of Star Wars films, adding even more to the Skywalker legacy. View the full article

Japanese horror movies have a way of creeping under the skin and sticking with the audience long after the credits roll. There’s just something about the way these films build dread—sometimes with vengeful spirits, psychological unraveling, or just with a simple, unexplained sound in the dark. J-horror isn’t about cheap thrills or over-the-top gore; it’s about atmosphere, the unknown, and the kind of existential chills that make the audience question what might be lurking just out of sight. View the full article

There are few places more important or well-known in World of Warcraft than its many capital cities. Hubs for questing, economy, and socialization, these locations contain important gameplay functions – and sometimes, even powerful raid bosses in the form of faction leaders. A player’s first visit to their capital city is an important moment, and from the imposing gates of Orgrimmar to the infamous lifts of Thunder Bluff and the Undercity, the champions of the Horde have some memorable landmarks to visit. However, not all of these capital cities in World of Warcraft were created equally. View the full article

As Diablo 4gears up to celebrate its second anniversary this month, Blizzard has confirmed that a dedicated in-game event is on the way. While specific details are still under wraps, this Diablo 4 event should come with new themed rewards to celebrate Blizzard’s ARPG as it enters its third year. View the full article

Although the Dragon Ball franchise is famous around the world for its unmatched blend of action and comedy, one of the lesser-appreciated facets of the series deals with the characters themselves. This story has arguably the most iconic characters in the entire anime/manga industry, with most of them transcending the genre to be recognized by millions across the globe. As such, their relationships with one another are very interesting to see. View the full article

In the past, even the best anime tended to be rather niche. If they weren't film-buff favorites like Akira and Ghost in the Shell, they were Saturday morning fare that got trimmed to bits for localization and censorship purposes. Not that this stopped some old video outlets putting ultra-violent affairs like Ninja Scroll or Urotsukidoji next to the Disney classics. View the full article

Disney Dreamlight Valley has grown into a vibrant life-sim experience where players cultivate friendships with classic Disney and Pixar characters, decorate their dream village, and uncover magical storylines. With Disney Dreamlight Valley continuing to expand, it’s only a matter of time before new universes step into the spotlight. And with Disney’s ownership of Marvel, it's easy to imagine a future where superheroes might stroll through the Valley alongside Moana and WALL-E. View the full article

One Nexus Mods user has shared a mod to make Elden Ring Nightreign Solo Play a bit easier by boosting the player’s HP, FP, and stamina scaling. Elden Ring Nightreign came out on May 29, and since then, players have been struggling with the Solo Play feature of the game; luckily for them, there’s a new mod that offers some conveniences for those taking on the game’s challenges without a premade team. View the full article

Despite some of the criticism that has been levied at the game, Monster Hunter Wilds has been a massive success for Capcom. Although it hasn't received as much love from fans as Monster Hunter: World has, it's still the best-selling video game of 2025 in the United States so far, and it's among the top five highest-rated titles of the year. Monster Hunter Wilds has earned the honor of being one of Steam's most concurrently played games of all time, and it reached a million more players at launch than any of its predecessors. The game's success shows what a global juggernaut the Monster Hunter franchise has become in recent years, in spite of its humble origins. …

MindsEye, the upcoming futuristic action-adventure game from developer Build A Rocket Boy, will have a main story that lasts just about 20 hours, and the game's director doesn't think that's a bad thing. Rather, Leslie Benzies says MindsEye's relatively short length in comparison to some similar titles is intentional, and he believes players will be satisfied with the experience. View the full article

If players have ever been wandering around Ginormosia in Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time, they might have spotted some leaves sprouting from the ground. Pulling on these reveals a creature called the Leafe. It will grant you an item, and finding all its buddies in a particular area will also lead to some great rewards. If you're having trouble locating all of them, here's how to find all the Leafes in the Pettlewing Woods area of Ginormosia. View the full article

Spartan Survivors is a newly released fan game on PC that combines Vampire Survivors’ style and mechanics—like roguelite elements and bullet heaven gameplay—with Halo characters. This Vampire Survivors-like Halo game can already be downloaded for free and will eventually be released on Steam and Xbox as well. View the full article

Among Game of Thrones fans, Jon Snow has been a firm favorite due to his "good guy" archetype, but another star of the long-running series had previously auditioned for the role, who went on to become one of the worst villains, not only on the show but in the history of television. There aren't many TV shows that manage to pull in mass audiences like Game of Thrones did. Adapted from George R.R. Martin's book series, the fantasy show brought in hundreds of thousands of eager watchers over its eight seasons, with its premiere alone bringing in 46 million viewers. View the full article

After the successful and popular third numbered entry in the franchise, Ubisoft shortly followed it up in 2013 with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The DLC may have seemed outside left field at first, but Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon has since garnered a reputation as one of the best and most enjoyable pieces of content in the series. Its neon-soaked satire of an 80s/90s action movie and cartoon mash-up married to Far Cry 3 mechanics was widely liked, and since its release many fans have been wanting more of what Blood Dragon offered. View the full article

After many Marvel Rivals fans expressed concerns over the upcoming changes being made to Thor and Jeff the Land Shark, NetEase Games publicly addressed the issue. It was recently announced that Marvel Rivals will be receiving a major Season 2.5 update on May 30, which will come with numerous features, balance changes, and cosmetics. View the full article

Oblivion Remastered drew over 4 million players just days after it was released. Many of those players are long-time fans of the series, while others played it for the first time in 2025. Like any other game in The Elder Scrolls, Oblivion Remastered's main questline can be done in the player's own time, and can even be put off indefinitely. Doing so can, however, have unexpected consequences. View the full article

An Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered player has shared their character's plight with the community, revealing that they can't seem to stop getting taller. The odd moment is one that several Oblivion Remasteredplayers have experienced, and while funny, it can also lead to some problems in the game. View the full article

Season 25 of Apex Legends has begun, adding the new playable character Sparrow to the roster. While Respawn Entertainment brought numerous changes to Apex Legends in Season 25, adding a new Legend has been the most anticipated addition for many fans. View the full article

Fortnite has several bundles and special packs for sale, and they usually offer players a great deal, as they tend to include skins and other cosmetics as well as V-Bucks for a portion of what they would've usually cost. Players can find bundles across the entirety of the Item Shop, but they need to scroll down to the Special Items & Bundles section to find the best deals available; however, many of them cost real money rather than V-Bucks. View the full article

A Stardew Valley player who married Sam has discovered that there's an unfortunate downside to choosing him as a spouse. It's part of a larger complaint that Stardew Valley players have shared about the way the marriage system in the game works, but this is a particular case that some fans didn't know would happen. View the full article

The magic system in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered allows players to apply all sorts of effects to themselves, including invisibility from the Chameleon effect. There are a few ways to apply the Chameleon effect to a character in Oblivion Remastered, and reaching a full 100% Chameleon effect will render a character completely invisible to NPCs and enemies. This is a great way to steal things, complete quests, and ignore combat encounters altogether, so it's very hard to maintain 100% Chameleon as a result. View the full article

The Legend of Zelda was one of the most influential games since its NA release in August 1987. It was the earliest version of an open world for players to explore with its isometric perspective. What’s great about the point of view is seeing everything within a range, making the experience not as overwhelming and time-consuming as standard 3D open-world games. View the full article

Helldivers 2 has turned out to be quite a hit, with a great foundation of a co-op horde shooter that will only continue to grow over time. Some of the latest rumors and speculation about what future updates might bring to the game have been about what a fourth enemy faction in Helldivers 2 could look like. However, given the lack of an official roadmap, there’s no telling when and if a fourth faction will ever be introduced to the game. View the full article

A Pokemon fan has showed off the incredible Mew and Gengar Pokemon cards that they created, which have a unique 3D effect that makes Mew and Gengar pop out of the card. The clever design has impressed fans, and those with 3D printers can try out making the Pokemon cards for themselves. View the full article