Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' Hyperion Name Change Might Be a BL2 Easter Egg

Last month, gameplay forTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsessentially confirmed it was changing the gun manufacturer’s name in-game. This is seen in a recentTiny Tina’s Wonderlandstrailerwhere “Feriore” is seen on a Tediore weapon, with Feriore being its name in the in-universeBunkers and Badassestabletop game. Many of the name changes are pretty much to the point. For example, asTediore weaponsare known to be so cheap that they’re worth more to throw than to reload, Feriore makes sense for the rename because it’s short for the Italian “inferiore....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Dominique Bond

Ultros Offers a Trippy Alternative to Hollow Knight: Silksong

The May 24 PlayStation Showcase surprised fans with the reveal of a number of creative-looking new indie titles, although the recently-delayedHollow Knight: Silksongwas nowhere to be seen. What was revealed, however, was a new 2D Metroidvania title calledUltrosfeaturing a captivating art style and roguelike twist. Last month’s official delay ofHollow Knight: Silksongfrom developer Team Cherry came as a blow to fans hoping to get news about the game’s planned 2023 release, butUltrosseems to continue the trend of indie developers stepping in to craft compelling Metroidvania titles in the absence of the long-awaited sequel toHollow Knight....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Keith Martin

When Does Like a Dragon Gaiden Take Place on the Timeline

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameis an exciting prospect for many fans, if first and foremost for the return of Kazuma Kiryu to the fore. Players will be able to step into the Dragon of Dojima’s shoes once more, as he assumes the moniker of Joryu and serves as someone’s bodyguard for reasons as yet unknown. This recent news has fans excited, especially since the title releases this November, and one reason seems to propel at least a portion of the fanbase: to discover why Kiryu’s hair is gray inLike a Dragon 8....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Allison Banks

When Will the Free PS Plus Games for August 2021 Be Announced

APlayStation Plussubscription is required to play the online multiplayer for PlayStation games, and while that’s one of the main benefits, there are many other reasons to be signed up for Sony’s service. Not only does it allow PlayStation gamers on PS4 and PS5 to play online, but it also nets them various discounts in addition to a set of free games every month. And since thelaunch of the PS5 last November, the free PS Plus games have included one PS5 title and two PS4 games....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Gabrielle Tapia

Which Other Movies Should Tarantino Novelize?

Last year, Quentin Tarantino switched hats from acclaimed filmmaker to acclaimed novelist with his debut novel (based on his latest movie).Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Noveltopped theNew York TimesBest Seller fiction list and earned Tarantino a GQ Writer of the Year award. Tarantino singlehandedly brought back a dying literary genre – movie novelizations – with an immersive expansion of theOnce Upon a Timeuniverse full of new details about the now-iconic characters, a radically restructured narrative, and an abundance of tidbits from cinema history....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Cindy Wade

Xbox Console Exclusive Gets Update 10 Years After Launch

Killer Instinctjust received a sizable update 10 years into its lifespan. Amidincessant rumors of a newKiller Instinctinstallmentcoming soon, this without a doubt comes as a shock. As a 2013 reboot of the Rare-developed fighting game duology from the 90s,Killer Instinctwas released as a launch title for the Xbox One, developed by Double Helix Games. The game garnered positive reviews for its gameplay, but was criticized for its lack of content at launch and reliance on DLC....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Melanie Brown

Xbox Game Pass' April 2024 Line-Up Keeps an Important Pattern Alive

Summary It’s been almost seven years sinceXbox Game Passfirst launched, and it’s seen plenty of change and evolution in that time. From doubling down on Xbox’s backwards compatibility support to offering a new spotlight for Indie developers,Xbox Game Passhas built itself around a number of different strategies over the years, eventually culminating in the service many now refer to as the best deal in gaming, and it still feels like it’s just getting started....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Kristin Williams

All Monopoly GO Gift Partners Event Rewards and Milestones

Quick Links Monopoly GOcombines the classic board game elements with a city-building aspect. Its gameplay involvesbuying, selling, and building propertieswith the main goal of bankrupting other players. The dice you roll determines how far you go on the board until only one player is left, and that player is the winner. The latest event inMonopoly GO, Gift Partners, is in full swing, and as always, players have a chance to earnlots of dice rolls,sticker packs, and other exciting rewards....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Edward Burns

Apex Legends' New Season 8 Character Shares Name with Failed EA Game

Apex Legendshas started gearing up for the release of season 8, which is just a couple of weeks away. To do so, it has released a newStories from the Outlands trailer titled Good as Gold, which seemingly reveals the new character. What should be noted, though, is how Respawn Entertainment likes to tease, or troll, its audience from time to time. Right now, the character seen in the trailer seems like the character releasing in season 8, but Ashe seemed like a new character once and no one can forget when Revenant murdered Forge....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Dr. Frank Hodge Jr.

Assassin's Creed Mirage's Assassin Focus Feature is Game Logic, Not Isu Abilities

Summary A lot of details regardingAssassin’s Creed Miragehave recently come to light as the game nears its October release date. The new information touches on aspects of Basim’s character, provides insight into the title’s setting, and highlights exciting gameplay features that will be at the forefront of the release. One of the most compelling new features confirmed forAssassin’s Creed Mirageis the Focus ability for Basim, with fans currently being divided about its true purpose within the title....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Jamie Mcdaniel

Astro's Playroom Helped Sony Design PS5 DualSense Controller

The PS5 is a little over a month from its release date and quite a number of people in the gaming community are looking to get their hands on the upcoming next-gen system. Perhaps one of the PS5’s most interesting components is its new controller, the DualSense. Though, apparently, the development of the DualSense controller actually ran parallel with the development of a free game that will come pre-loaded on everyPS5console calledAstro’s Playroom....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Ronald Reid

Avatar Best Zuko Quotes

Summary One of the best aspects of theAvatar: The Last AirbenderTV series is its range and variety of characters and how those characters have real depth and development. They move the story forward while drawing the audience into both the overall narratives and the characters' individual growth. No character demonstratesgrowth and complexity better than Prince Zuko. He is a character with a complicated and troubled past, to put it simply. Every part of his life was a struggle....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1317 words · Darren Weeks

Baldur's Gate: 10 Pieces Of Cut Content That Blew Our Minds

What ends up on the cutting room floor can be just as amazing, or even better, then what made the final cut. In RPG games, where players can customize their adventure along with their character and a wide variety of items and quests are available, there’s a lot that designers don’t get to add or finish. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 2: The 10 Biggest Differences Between The Original & Enhanced Editions Baldur’s Gateis one of the oldest and most iconic ofthe RPG genreand draws from the extensive library ofDungeons & Dragonsfor both story and game mechanics, so designers and programmers had a lot of resources during the game’s development....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1358 words · James Garcia