Tekken 8 Should Return Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Favor

WithTekken 8planning to release some time in 2023, Bandai Namco Entertainment has been releasing character gameplay trailers over the past month to generate hype. So far, the trailers have only been showing off new designs and fighting moves for returning characters such as Jin Kazama, Nina Williams, and Marshall Law. Seeing favorites return from the previous games is nice, butTekken 8will have to follow its predecessors and introduce new characters as well....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Tracey Fowler

The 7th Guest Dev Says ‘Cowboy Mentality’ is Needed in VR Development

To succeed in VR game development, developers must adopt a “cowboy mentality” according to Paul van der Meer. He is a developer at Vertigo Games, a veteran studio with titles likeArizona SunshineandAfter the Fallunder its belt, and the studio is currently working on a VR remake ofThe 7th Guest. As one could guess, “VR Remake” is an interesting, strange, and challenging approach. However, that excites van der Meer and others at Vertigo Games....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Tiffany Spencer

The Hardest Quests in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3has been praised for its rich storytelling and beautiful narrative world founded in theForgotten Realms. Players who have been playingDungeons and Dragonsfor years as well as players completely new to RPGs have been exploring everythingBaldur’s Gate 3has to offer, from the characters that inhabit it to the random encounters few get to discover. As with all games, some of these encounters are more difficult than others and can take a bit to overcome....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Ethan Jennings

This Asus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Is Cheaper Than on Black Friday

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition GPU Considering the extremely high demand of graphics cards currently, this might be the deal of the day in all of gaming. Most GPUs are selling at a listing price without even a hint of a discount. However, this super powerful RTX 4070 Ti from Asus is now selling for cheaper than on Black Friday. For those looking for a high-end graphics card, this is the deal they’ve been looking for....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Erik Dunn

Valheim Fans Should Keep Tabs on Bellwright

Summary In a games industry filled with survival games borrowing from hit titles likeValheim,Bellwrightaims to set itself apart with a grounded setting, management elements, and narrative focus. Much like otherpromising games similar toValheim,Bellwrightseems to be striking a good balance between the familiar and inventive. Bellwrightis being developed by burgeoning indie studio Donkey Crew, and will be published by Snail Games, a company best known for theARKfranchise.ARKis one of the more well-established and creative survival-crafting series on the market, blending elements of futurism and fantasy to create a truly unique co-op game world....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Amy Archer

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Features a Weird Boss Difficulty Curve

Like many Soulslikes on the market, Team Ninja’sWo Long: Fallen Dynastyis full of tough boss encounters. As a fully customizable protagonist, players are tasked with fighting their way through a war-torn Ancient China, cutting down anything in their path be it brutal soldiers or vicious mythical creatures. A boss awaits at the end of each level, with some being substantially more difficult than others.In a strange twist,Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s bosses don’t necessarily get tougher as the game goes on, with some of its most difficult encounters being placed in a seemingly random order....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Stephanie Barber

Xbox Boss Feels Confident About Meeting Xbox Series X Release Date

Xbox boss Phil Spencer appears to be confident about meeting the Xbox Series X release date. Xbox has confirmed that theXbox Series X release date will be in holiday 2020but some fans have fears that the COVID-19 pandemic could delay the launch of the console. Speaking to IGN, Spencer said that theXbox Series Xsupply chain in China is beginning to become available again and that this is “working for us.” The Xbox boss also said that “we have nothing right now that says we’re not gonna make the dates that we’ve been planning,” which is a hugely positive things for fans to hear....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Jerry Miranda

007: The Best Bond Actor Only Appeared In One Movie

Like Popes or Roman Emperors, everyone loves theJames Bondthat they were born into (or at least first saw in theaters). The true fan of the franchise should be able to discern who best played the role of the international spy, or which movie was the most “James Bond-y” of them all, or which followed or challenged the formula in the most exciting ways.2015’sSpectre, for example,followed the formula so closely it bored audiences to tears - not to mention featuring an uncomfortably questionable shower scene between Bond and Monica Bellucci’s character....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Vanessa Davis

10 Sim Games That Have Amazing Lore

Simulation gamesare a classic for players who enjoy a relaxing slice of life activity or manage a business or other jobs through gameplay. As a result, there’s no denying the vast array of different activitiessim gameshave been made around over the years, ranging anywhere from running a farm to power washing the neighbors’ backyard. Related:Story-Driven Games That Are Amazing (After A Rough Opening Few Hours) For some, however, there’s more to the game than just what it’s simulating....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Sara Hughes

5 Franchises That Could Spruce Up PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2

With Sony’s recent joint acquisition of Evo, a lot of PlayStation fans are remembering the company’s history with fighting games, and joking about the ill-fated time it tried to make its own.PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royaleis a 2012 platform fighter released for the PS3 and PS Vita, and was intended to be Sony’s answer toSuper Smash Bros. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out that way. Due to some odd character picks and a near-universally criticized super meter mechanic that was the only way to win matches, the game flopped....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Cynthia Mullen

All the Games Currently Known to Be in Development at Obsidian Entertainment

In the world of Western RPGs,Obsidian Entertainmentis a name to know. This American video game developer was founded in June 2003, shortly before the closure of Black Isle Studios by ex-Black Isle employees. While that name has not been seen in a long time, Black Isle Studios is one of the original pioneers of the CRPG genre, being the developer behind the original twoFalloutgames,Planescape: Torment, theIcewind Daleseries, and the publisher of mostBaldur’s Gategames....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Linda Bennett

Apex Legends Tournament Disrupted by Hackers

Summary The regional finals ofApex LegendsGlobal Series (ALGS) in North America was postponed after hackers disrupted the tournament. The incident has divided theApex Legendscommunity as many fans and pro players have called for a better anti-cheat system. ALGS recently hosted the first batch of tournaments for the North American leg, which was supposed to determine the region’s 12 representatives for the Split 1 Playoffs in May. However, theApex Legendstournament’s validity was brought into question after DarkZero player Noyan “Genburten” Ozkose discovered live on stream that ahacker had given him wall hacksmid-match, which forced him to quit hisApex Legendsmatch immediately....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Tracy French

Bakugan Switch Exclusive Game Announced

During today’s Nintendo Treehouse livestream focusing onPaper Mario: The Origami Kingcombat gameplay, a special announcement was made. At the back end of the live stream, a new game was announced for a franchise seeing a resurgence in recent years. IntroducingBakugan: Champions of Vestroia, a Nintendo Switch exclusive battling game based on theBakuganreboot that kicked off in 2018. Bakugan got its start all the way back in 2006 as a combo animated series and toy competition game....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Sarah Anderson