Fortnite Adding Long-Awaited Feature in Next Update

AlthoughFortnitehas continued to prove itself as a successful battle royale since it launched in 2017, the game certainly has come a long way in terms of features, weapons, skins, and more. Recently,Fortnitehas become fairly well known for its impressive variety of different crossovers and collaborations, but the game has made numerous quality-of-life improvements over time as well. Previous updates have added accessibility options such as the ability to visualize sound effects for certain players who may not be able to hear or have sound coming from their game....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Daniel Golden

Harry Potter: Why Is Saying Voldemort's Name Forbidden?

If there is one constant throughout theHarry Potterbook series and film franchise, it’s that no character should speak Voldemort’s name. While this is a fascinating mystery throughout a good part of the story, fans do find out the reason why, and the character is also given a proper backstory that explains how he becomes the evil villain that he does. The explanation for Lord Voldemort’s name is just as frightening and memorable as the character himself, and there’s also a lot to know about why his name was chosen and what it was based on....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Bryan Gregory

How Xbox Game Pass is Redefining the Industry

Microsoft is making waves within the games industry thanks to its continued shopping spree for studios to put under the Xbox Game Studios banner. Following a drought of compelling exclusives last generation, Xbox seems to be doing all the required moves to make up for its mistakes with Xbox One. RELATED:Xbox Game Pass on Nintendo Switch Doesn’t Seem So Far-Fetched Anymore The Netflix-like Shift with Xbox Game Pass Just like what Netflix achieved with its revolutionary subscription service model several years back, Microsoft ismaking the same moves with Xbox Game Passto shift the fundamental way video games are consumed....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Julian Ochoa

James Gunn Reveals When Superman Legacy Started Being Written

James Gunn recently clarified whenSuperman: Legacystarted development. While reports suggested Henry Cavill’sMan of Steel 2was in development, Gunn and Safran had other plans for the franchise.Gunn appears candid on social media, clearing up misconceptions and confusion surrounding his DCU plans, like correcting The Hollywood Reporter onBatman and Superman’s agein the upcoming reboot. However, what is most revealing is how long Gunn has been working on some of the upcomingDCfilms that are a part of the DCU reboot....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Jessica Lucas

Madden NFL 23: How to Intercept

Madden 23is the latest in a long line of sports sim games and by far the most realistic one to date. Those hoping to master the game are going to have to get to grips with all of the game’s mechanics, which means learning how to intercept the ball. RELATED:Madden NFL 23 Launches Season 3 With New Update When the opponent hasthe best quarterbacksin the entire NFL, interception is a must....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Martha Saunders

Mike Judge Shows Sketches Of Older Beavis And Butt-Head From New Movie

Beavis and Butt-Headcreator Mike Judge tweeted official sketches of his classic characters ahead of the movie reboot of the hit ’90s animated series, which is in development for Paramount Plus. And these days, Beavis and Butt-Head are not so smooth. The sketches for theParamount Plusfilm showBeavis and Butt-Headaged up to their forties, wrinkles very much included. Butt-Head appears to have grown a beer gut and lost a lot of hair, but not his signature shorts....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Tonya Maynard

Minecraft Armor Patterns Aren't Complete Without a Few Similar Cosmetics

Minecraftarmor patterns, or “trims,” were added via the Trails and Tales update. These injected a new fashion style to the game and significantly refreshed the armor appearance. The armor patterns are unfortunately cosmetic-only inMinecraft, which means that players will receive no additional protection or utility whether they pick one or the other. Regardless, now thatMinecraftarmor patterns exist, it’s perhaps time for Mojang Studios to look into coming up with something similar for weapons and shields as well....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Johnny Barton

My Hero Academia's Most Versatile Character

This article contains spoilers from My Hero Academia Season 6, currently streaming onCrunchyroll. Hawks, previously known as Keigo Takami, is officially the youngest Pro-Hero to earn himself such an esteemed status, and he made it onto the Top 10’s radar before he was even of legal drinking age (in the US, anyways). Regardless of how epic Hawks' Quirk may be, it is his down-to-earth personality that makes him so popular with the civilians (andMy Hero Academiafans alike!...

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Nicole Lozano

Next-Gen Hair Physics Might Be More Important Than Some Think

Hair is surprisingly difficult to make for video game developers, but an animation demo made in Unreal Engine 4 released last week shows how far the industry’s tech has come toward getting it right, and highlights the lifelike visuals thatthe upcoming PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, along with modern PCs, could bring to the table very soon. With the next generation of consoles on the way and a rapidly evolving graphics card market on PC, big changes are on the way for the way future titles will be made to take advantage of the latest and greatest hardware....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Ronald Evans

One Piece Odyssey: Every Playable Character, Ranked By Their Usefulness In Battle

One Pieceis a Japanese media giant with an anime far exceeding 1000 episodes. The story showcases an iconic ragtag group of unconventional pirate heroes, who fight injustices with their incredible moral compass and a slew of wacky, powerful techniques. Eiichiro Oda has createda fantastical worldfull of sword-wielding samurai, scientific clowns, and fruits that grant incredible powers at the loss of being able to swim.One Pieceis a world full of rich imagination which, over the years, has inspired a plethora of games....

July 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1379 words · Tyler Ross DDS

Outriders Avoids The Biggest Mistake in Marvel's Avengers

When it comes to the looter shooter genre, there’s a fine balance between a lot of gameplay mechanics, but unfortunately, few games truly nail this balance. This can result in a lackluster game where the loot is not worth the grind (a laAnthem), where the gameplay is dull and repetitive, and more.Marvel’s Avengerisn’t, by definition, a “looter shooter,” but it is a looter restricted to some of the same rules.Square Enix is attempting to “save the game with DLC characters,” with characters like Clint Barton’s Hawkeye, Spider-Man (for PlayStation players), and Black Panther on the way, but this mentality is something that upcoming looter shooterOutridershas, perhaps, already one-upped....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Shane Yoder

Overwatch Reveals New Brigitte and Lucio Halloween Skins

Overwatch’s seasonal events are home to some of the game’s best character skins. With the start of theOverwatchHalloween Terror event, Blizzard has revealed new terrifying skins for Brigitte and Lucio. Recently,Blizzard unveiled theOverwatchHalloween Terror event, previewed skins for Roadhog, Echo, and Reinhardt that are up for grabs, and subsequently began the event today. For longtime players of the game, theHalloween Terrorevent should come as no surprise, it being an annual event that has been running since 2016, bringing new exclusive cosmetic items, special loot boxes, and game modes....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Amy Rogers

Skater XL is Getting a Sweet New Map

Fans of extreme sports games have a lot to anticipate afterActivision’sTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2remaster and EA’sSkate 4were both announced this year. However, Easy Day Studios is also looking to capitalize with the official release of its early access titleSkater XLon PC and most major consoles at the end of the month. Leading into that July 28 release, the developer has revealed another new map today via the PlayStation Blog....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Michael Underwood