The First Line Of Dialogue Uttered By Iconic PlayStation Characters

PlayStationover the years has built a roster of series and characters that feel unique to the brand, and serve as iconic ambassadors to the beloved gaming platform. Sure, some ofPlayStation’s exclusive series has only come to fruition in recent years, but the history of the company has decades of characters to draw on. FromUnchartedtoRatchet & Clank, it’s neat looking back and seeing how thesevideo gamesand characters sounded and felt at their inception....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1091 words · Patricia Rivers

The Forest: Best Tips For Your First Day

Being a dad inThe Forestis tough. The players' digital son gets kidnapped by cannibals after a plane crash in the middle of nowhere. Such a situation can lead to panic, especially for those who are new to the game. Related:Wasteland 3: How to Get Through Old Survivalist Bunker But as always in such situations, panic is also an enemy here, and knowing what to do on the first day of survival inThe Forestis almost key to lasting through the playthrough....

June 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1655 words · Holly Cruz

The Sims 4 Skin Tone Update Is Great, But Not Flawless

The Simsfranchise turned 20 at the beginning of this year, with its latest installment,The Sims 4, breaking records as its longest series to date. The premise of the games has always been to “play with life,” but as time passed, some players found their gaming experience lacking. It became apparent that some players, especially BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) couldn’t accurately depict what they, and others like them, look like inThe Sims 4because the dark skin tones were, put delicately, cosmetically displeasing....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Patricia Stafford

Type Soul: How To Get Vizard

Despite the endless confrontation betweenSoul Reapersand Hollow, some great warriors can reach the highest level of power and combine the nature of both factions in one body. The path leading to Vizard power is strewn with corpses and involves a lot of challenges, but even so, not everyType Soulplayer will be able to get this combined race. The first requirement is that the player’s base race must beSoul Reaper,which means those who choose a different path will have to choose among other powerful races like Arrancar....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Julie Wilson

What Judas Can Learn From BioShock Infinite

ThoughBioShockhas been dormant since the franchise’s third game,BioShock Infinite,anticipation is high as Cloud Chamber is working on a fourth. This isn’t the only reason fans have to be excited, however, as Ken Levine’s new studio Ghost Story has splintered off and is also working on something new. At the 2022 Game Awards, that game turned out to beJudas, a familiar but new take on the formula that fans know so well....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Nicholas Villegas

WoW Dragonflight: Fire Mage Talent Builds

World of Warcraft: Dragonflightbrings to the table a host of interesting changes, ranging from a UI overhaul to new systems likeDragonridingand everything in between. Among the most exciting new features is anew talent systemthat makes playing a Fire Mage, or any other class for that matter, more engaging than ever before. This new talent system draws a lot of inspiration from the ones we’ve had during World of Warcraft: Classic. Gone are the days when you could pick a talent at random every few levels because the new trees coming with Dragonflight are significantly more complex than what we’ve seen in the past few expansions....

June 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1586 words · Paige Blevins

Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Trailers Reveal The Game's Opening

After two years of waiting, anotherBreath of the Wild 2trailer finally dropped at E3 2021. Between all of the quick shots and stunning imagery, it might look like just a taste of what’s in store. However, to fans familiar withBreath of the Wildlore, there’s a lot to uncover, especially in connection to the first trailer that premiered in 2019. The twoBreath of the Wildtrailers are nearly opposites. While the initial reveal brandished a beautiful green light, possessing Link with a strange, new power, the first moments of thenewBreath of the Wild 2trailerfocuses more on the Malice and how it’s affecting the hero....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Dana Smith

All Features Confirmed for Diablo 4 on Launch

Players looking forward to jumping into the world of Sanctuary and slaying hordes of Lilith’s demonic minions won’t have to wait much longer as the release ofDiablo 4is right around the corner. The next entry in Blizzard’s classic ARPG series has been a long time coming, and it’s packed with features that are set to take the franchise to the next level. While players got to test out some of these features in the beta forDiablo 4, there will be more available once the full game launches....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Leonard Black

Assassin's Creed Shadows Looks Like It'll Scratch That Splinter Cell Itch

Summary Based on its recent gameplay reveal,Assassin’s Creed Shadowslooks like a genuine evolution for the franchise, something the series hasn’t really experienced for almost a decade. One of the most major forms of evolution inAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis its dual protagonist system, a feature that allows players to harness two completely different gameplay styles, equip two completely different arsenals, and have access to two sets of unique abilities. A focal point of the recentAssassin’s Creed Shadowsgameplay trailer, Yasuke’s gameplay is going to differ greatly from Naoe’s....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Erik Avila

Beginner Mistakes To Avoid In The First Descendant

The First Descendantfollows similar storylines in other looter shooters such asDestiny. There is an evil trying to steal power from the world, Karel, and he has an unstoppable army to do his bidding. Players can join up with the rebel alliance in the hud zone of Albion to help stop Karel and his goons. That’s the general premise ofThe First Descendantbut there are artifacts, magic, and other shenanigans abound. Story aside, some players may begin the game and get lost....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Edward Watkins

Best Fallout New Vegas Mods For Co-Op

After 12 years,Fallout:New Vegasis still brimming with both content and fans. With co-op mods growing ever the more popular, games likeNew Vegashave received a resurgence of fans, with many desiring to return tothe Mojave wastelandwith a friend. Players will certainly not be wishing for a nuclear winter when they can experience all the game has to offer in a pair. RELATED:Most Riveting Speeches In Video Games There’s a lot to offer from thisFallouttitle, and plenty of mods to enhance the already brilliant experience....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Donna Yang

Best Rhythm Games For The Nintendo DS

Summary The Nintendo DS was an incrediblypopular handheld devicewhen it was first released due to the variety of games that could be enjoyed on it. Out of all the available titles for release in both Japan and North America, rhythm games were some of the best titles to be played on the DS. From games that allow players to experiment with music, to those that test the reaction time of the player, being able to use the stylus to tap along to the beat made rhythm games perfect for this handheld console....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Joanne Parker

Best Tutorial Bosses In FromSoftware Games

The bosses in FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games are often regarded as some of the best in the industry, with a level of quality and attention to detail that is rarely matched. The unique designs, challenging mechanics, and intense atmosphere during these boss fights create an unforgettable experience that is simply unforgettable. The sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that players feel after defeating these awe-inspiring bosses is something that few other games can match....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Renee Mccullough