The Next Elden Ring Reveal Trailer Needs to Go Big

Elden Ringhas become almost comically scarce with updates about the highly-anticipated title from developer From Software. The partnering of From Software and G.R.R. Martin ofGame of Thronesfame has become one the most followed releases, despite the vacuum of new details. Publisher Bandai Namco has been confirmed for an appearance at this year’s E3, and fans are hoping this means more news coming aboutElden Ring. If Bandai Namco wants to show off the game in a way that’ll help keep fans engaged, the next trailer will need to go for broke....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Erika Hooper

The Psychological Horror Genre, Explained

The horror genre in every medium has a lot of wiggle room. Perhaps more than any other genre, two works of horror could be worlds apart. The horror of being hacked apart by an armed crazy person or consumed by a massive monster is obvious, but the more subtle scares play with the mind’s inner recesses. When judging horror in a visual medium, people often draw a hard linebetween suspense and shock....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Ryan Smith

Things We Know About Gears Of War: E-Day

Summary Gears of Warhas come a long way since its first installment back in 2006. The series has had an overarching story spanning 5 main games, a spin-off, and an RTS, plus comics and novels. It has been hugely popular with fans for its increasingly detailed lore, engaging characters, complex themes, and, of course, the ability to slice enemies' heads open with a chainsaw gun. The series could be described as a commentary on human nature, specifically the idea that humans are naturally violent and doomed to an endless cycle of wars....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1328 words · Jeffrey Cook

Total War: Pharaoh

Summary Total War: Pharaohtakes players to the glory days of Ancient Egypt as they seek to assert dominance over their rivals in an RTS format. Among the game’snew and improved featuresis a more fleshed-out religious system with a variety of different deities depending on the player’s faction. The Egyptian faction has the most options, but there are still plenty of useful and important gods among the Canaanite and Hittite factions....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Michael James

Valheim Mod Makes Crafting Tables Mobile

Modder rolopogo has brought mobile crafting stations to the Viking RPG,Valheim. Their mod, Crafty Carts, offers players the chance to build settlements as well as repair their equipment on the go. As a survival title,Valheimasks players to travel to the different regions of the world, gather supplies and resources, and build bases to level up their equipment. To build wood and stone structures, the workbench and stonecutter have to be built and to repair tools the former and the forge have to be leveled up with add-ons....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Joseph Smith

Why Nibelheim is So Important in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion and Beyond

Warning: This article speculates what will be in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth based on the original game. Potential spoilers for FF7 Rebirth may follow.Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reuniontakes players through the world of Gaia during the days when Cloud Strife was just an infantryman. While the first half of the game has playersrunning through Midgaras Zack Fair, things change once he gets sent on a mission to Nibelheim with Sephiroth and Cloud....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Steven Miller

Why Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Only Featuring Fourth Gen Monsters is Concerning

Nintendo is as eager as ever to expand thePokemonfranchise, and fans are reaping the benefits.Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearllook more and more like the high-qualityDiamondandPearlremakes that fans have been hoping for, in spite of the mixed reception that these remakes got when they were first announced. From upgrades to many ofDiamondandPearl’s most appealing features to the seeming use of the expandedPlatinumPokedex, there’s a lot to like aboutBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl.Still, there’s a lot of questions to be answered about the game, including whether or not it has a National Pokedex....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Brandon Wade

Wordle: 5-Letter Words Starting With WO

Wordleprovides linguistics fans with daily challenges that have allowed the app to remain relevant for more than a year. After all,Wordlepuzzles take the form of guessing one five-letter word per day, and with only six (6) guesses to work with. While mostWordlechallenges have been easy so far, the pick for today, Jul 12, 2025, is quite troublesome. If puzzle-solvers approach this the wrong way, they may in fact end up losing more of their attempts than anticipated....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Thomas Foster

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Story Role for Princess Zelda is a Double Edged Sword

WARNING: MASSIVE SPOILERS for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ahead. Proceed at your own risk. Summary For years before it released, fans hoped that Nintendo would do something different with Princess Zelda inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In the video game sphere, Zelda is one of the definitive damsels in distress, sometimes even when she confronts Ganon directly like inBreath of the Wild.ThankfullyThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomgives Zelda a bit more of an active role, even if she wasn’t playable like many fans hoped....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Mary Garner

'Dexter' Revival Teaser Gives First Look At Michael C. Hall's Return

Showtime has released the first official teaser for its upcoming revival of the crime drama seriesDexter. The short preview offers fans their first glimpse at Michael C. Hall’s return to the role of Dexter Morgan since the original series concluded nearly eight years ago. Inspired bythe series ofDexternovelsby author Jeff Lindsay, Showtime’s adaptation chronicled the exploits of the eponymous serial killer in Miami. Operating under a code instilled into him by his adopted father Harry Morgan, a former police officer, Dexter hunts for other murderers who have escaped justice and will likely offend again....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Melinda Blackwell

10 Things You Didn't Know About Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! On NES

Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!is a class Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game. The unlikely pairing of Mike Tyson andNintendoproduced a game that appealed to both sports fans and gamers. Similar to Nintendo, Mike Tyson was at the top of his craft during the late 1980s. Nintendo was releasing classics upon classics while Tyson was obliterating his opponents in the first round. RELATED:Metal Gear Solid 2: 10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Cut From The Game...

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Carly Ryan

Act Fast and Get WWE 2K23 for PC for 50% Off!

WWE 2K23 WHERE TO PLAY Expanded features, gorgeous graphics, and the ultimate WWE experience. Hit the ring with a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and more!2K SHOWCASE: INTERACTIVE SPORTS DOCUMENTARY: Play through the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent - some of WWE’s greatest of all time - as you aim to take down Mr....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Mrs. Stephanie Durham MD

Activision Reportedly Lays Off Multiple Raven Software QA Developers

Frustration and anger regarding Activision Blizzard continues to grow as recentcalls for CEO Bobby Kotick to resignfrom over 1,800 employees have gone unheard. It seems like each week has resulted in a new issue regarding Activision Blizzard internal problems. This week won’t be different. Reports are coming out ofRaven SoftwareFriday evening that theCall of Dutydeveloper’s Quality Assurance division is being hit by targeted layoffs. The news comes fromRaven Softwareassociate community manager Austin O’Brien, who is asking for developers from other studios to post any QA job listings they might currently have available....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Jennifer Allen