Rumor: Elden Ring Development Finishes; Mechanically Similar to Dark Souls

It’s been a very long road for fans ofElden Ring. Originally announced back atE3 2019 during Microsoft’s Press Conference, the game has largely gone radio silent, leaving fans frothing at the mouth for any sort of information. There’s been a ton of speculation, rumors, and theories that have developed regarding the game, everything from George R.R. Martin leaving the project, to the game being outright canceled. While the game is still in active development thanks to a very small update via FromSoftware, more rumors indicate that the game is actually further along than most expect....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Matthew Thomas

Save $60 on This High-End Logitech Gaming Keyboard

Logitech G815 Lightsync Gaming Keyboard One of the more high-end gaming keyboards available from Logitech is up for grabs at a major discount. This super sleek full-sized keyboard with a laundry list of impressive features is now $60 cheaper, thanks to a promotion on Amazon. It has low-profile switches, programmable keys with macro support, and much more for demanding gamers. Amazon has theLogitech G815 Lightsync gaming keyboardat a steep discount for a limited time....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · James Downs

Sekiro: 13 Things To Know About The Gauntlet Of Strength

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twiceis a game that keeps on giving. Even after a year since its release,FromSoftwarehas recently added new content to the game that is free for all players. The 1.05 update included costumes for Sekiro to swap between, online elements such as player-made messages, and the new Gauntlet of Strength mode. RELATED:Dark Souls: Questions About The Lore, Answered The Gauntlet of Strength is an endurance mode that pits players against a series of bosses back to back....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Mallory Williams

Sonic Frontiers' Focus on Quality Over Timeliness is a Good Sign for the Future

Sega’sSonic the Hedgehogfranchise is still its golden goose, one with a diehard contingent of fans looking forward to each entry in spite of prior slip-ups. Sonic Team has a history of releasing big birthday titles, fromSonic Generationsamid its 20th anniversary toSonic ManiaandSonic Forcesfor its 25th. Its 30th anniversary did not have a significant release beyond theremasterSonic Colors Ultimate, but recent developments regardingSonic Frontierssuggests this may be for the best. A Q&A document from a December 24 management meeting for Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Terri Logan

Space Chef Leads Talk Developing with Couch Co-Op, Replayability in Mind

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of online multiplayer as a means of staying connected, couch co-op is still enjoyed by many families and friend groups. A number ofN64 games got online functionality via Nintendo Switch Online, but that console is still known as a local play powerhouse thanks to games likeMario PartyandGoldenEye 007. BlueGooGames' Niclas Marie, project lead onSpace Chef, said he still prefers the opportunity to see and talk with friends live while playing games....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · Laura Shaw

Square Enix Announces New Secret of Mana Game

Summary During The Game Awards 2023, Square Enix revealed a teaser for a new entry in the long-runningManaseries,Visions of Mana. While the trailer shown atThe Game Awardsleaves some questions unanswered, the teaser is full of cinematics, combat, and some familiar sights. While it has had periods of dormancy, Square Enix’s Manafranchise has been running since the release ofSeiken Densetsu, also known asFinal Fantasy Adventure, in 1991. WhileFinal Fantasy Adventurelikely flew under the radar for many gamers at the time,Secret of Mana, the title’s SNES follow-up, quickly became a classic....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Gerald Watts

Star Wars: Ahsoka Reveals Directors For Each Season 1 Episode

Summary Star Wars: Ahsokais ready for its grand debut on Disney Plus, and now the highly-anticipated series has released the list of directors who helmed each entry in its 8-episode season. Through a collection ofStar Warsalums and new faces, this show will have an eclectic set of minds behind it. Ahsokais effectively a continuation ofStar Wars Rebels, serving as a notable live-action follow-up to many of the franchise’s animated offerings that don’t often escape that particular medium....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Deanna Roberts

Steam Begins Trending on Twitter Following Lunar New Year Sale

Earlier today,Steam started its Lunar New Year sale, which caught plenty of peoples' attention on Twitter. As usual, Steam’s big discounts have the gaming community paying close attention to the deals this year’s sale has to offer. The sale was announced last month, and users took the news of it going live to Twitter as soon as the Lunar New Year Sale went up. Steam’s Lunar New Year Saleis held yearly and is one of the many big sales Steam offers to its users....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Casey Taylor

Survey Finds PS5 is Most Highly Anticipated Next-Gen Console

A survey conducted byExperience12has provided valuable insight into which games and consoles gamers are planning to buy next. In the week from June 25 to July 04, 2025 UK respondents viaMCM Comic-Con online channelsindicated whether they were interested in purchasing a next-gen game console and when. Respondents who identified as male made up 58% of the population, while 38% answered as female, 2% were nonconforming, and 1% indicated they were transgender....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Kathryn Parsons

Survey Hints at Massive Upgrade for Fortnite Crew

Summary A new survey from Epic Games related toFortnite’s Crew subscription suggests that the developer is considering a major upgrade to the service. The massively popular battle royale from Epic Games offers players a wide variety of ways to pick up its wealth of in-game cosmetics, regularly adding plenty of new skins, pickaxes, and more. Alongside the in-game store,Fortnite’s many Battle Passesoffer incentives for playing the game, withLEGO FortniteandFortnite Festivalalso boasting their own battle pass....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Katie Rogers

The Blessed With Suck Trope In Fiction, Explained

Most fiction is about people doing things that other people can’t do. Sometimes they have powers beyond the realm of possibility, sometimes they’re so good at real-world skills that they become gods, sometimes they’re just talented. However, almost every gift has a downside and every story needs a conflict. As a result, tons of stories bless their characters with a curse and watch what happens. What is thenarrative purpose of superpowers?...

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Mr. Gary Kane

The New BioShock Game Probably Won't Look Too Much Like Past Games

BioShock 4is in development from a new studio under the2K banner called Cloud Chamber. This news was confirmed in December 2019, with the title expected to be in development for several years. There are very few officially confirmed details about the new game, outside of it being made by a new studio without the series creator, Ken Levine. There is enough information after being circulated, however, that infers several key characteristics about the game, and what changes that fans of the franchise could expect....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Rebecca Rodriguez

The Sims 4: How To Cook Poisonous Pufferfish Nigiri

The creative freedom inThe Sims 4knows no bounds, especially in the kitchen. WithThe Sims 4: City Livingexpansion, players can order mouthwatering cultural dishes and learn the recipes to make for their Sims at home. Among these exquisite meals is Pufferfish Nigiri, which is a sushi dish that originates from Japan, calledfugu nigiri zushi. This sushi, however, is not for the faint of heart. It is quite difficult to make and should only be handled by Sims with a high cooking skill....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Benjamin Pruitt