The Next Demon Slayer Game Could Benefit From One Multiplayer Feature

The nextDemon Slayergame has the potential to reinvent its multiplayer with a feature that’s largely new to anime games. Multiplayer is a key component in anime games includingDemon Slayer – The Hinokami Chronicles. If the series’ next game implements a unique spin on multiplayer, it could stand out substantially from other games in the anime genre. Anime games tend to rely on the same tried and true gameplay format of 3D fighting games....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Cameron Turner

TMNT Fans Should Be Excited for July 17

Summary Fans ofTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesshould mark their calendars for July 17, as the acclaimed titleTMNT: Splintered Fatewill finally be available to play on Nintendo Switch. In a storyline penned byTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlescomic book author Tom Waltz and Super Evil Megacorp creative director Michael Johnson, the four crime-fighting brothers embark on a quest to save Master Splinter and defeat the Shredder’s forces by traveling through portals and defeating enemies in a roguelike gameplay loop....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Emily Sutton

V Rising's Valheim Comparisons Explained

Since V Rising was first announced, it has inevitably drawn comparisons to other major titles in its genre. Most notably,V Risingis often compared to titles likeRustandValheim, and for good reason, despite being draped in a gothic folklore aesthetic,V Risingfeels right at home with other acclaimed survival sandbox titles. For fans awaiting the nextMistlands release forValheim, it’s hard to beat a better substitute thanV Rising. With its boss-focused, combat-driven progression,V Risingis easily the closest major title toValheimwith just enough changes to present an experience that feels completely fresh....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Kimberly Wilson

Visage: How to Use Lighter

Like a lot of psychological horror games,Visagefeatures a Sanity Meter. When the bar fills up, paranormal events will trigger, making the indie title a whole lot scarier. It can also hinder progress while trying to solve puzzles to continue with the story. To keep these paranormal events at bay in theindie horror game inspired byP.T., players can keep their Sanity Meter in check by finding and using a lighter on a candle....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Michael Freeman

Warzone Fan Snipes Helicopter With An Airstrike At Over 500m

Helicopters make great transportation for fans trying to traverse the map inCall of Duty: Warzone.They also make great targets for anyone with a sniper rifle, crossbow, RPG, or really any ranged weapon, as players love to potshot at escaping vehicles. While most shots miss, every so often, aWarzonefan can get lucky and hit their mark. Although longshots are impressive, this fan has taken the process up a notch. Rather than trying to take them down with any ranged weapon, they instead scoped in a killstreak and aimed right for theescapingWarzonehelicopter....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Susan Moore

Why Naruto Games Don't Need a Reboot

Summary The success of anime titles likeDragonBall Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, FighterZ,andNarutoin the games space has shown that there is an interest in the genre. However, offerings likeJump ForceandSword Art Online: Alicization Lycorisshow that it’s not an easy one to succeed in. The former series has ruled the roost over the last few years, with offerings still being released that always seem to have merit. Narutois a franchise beloved by millions, from fans of the manga, anime, or the handful of games that have released sinceNaruto: Clash of Ninjaon the GameCube in 2003....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Anthony Miller

Why xQc and Pokimane are Debating Over Kick

Following the rise of Kick, noteworthyTwitchpersonalities xQc and Pokimane have been in the midst of an internet feud over the past few weeks. Since December 2022, Kick has become a fairly popular alternative to Amazon’s live-streaming platform. Some ofits most notable creators are Adin Ross, Trainwreckstv, and now xQc. With Kick continuing to sign more well-known streaming personalities, the debate over the two platforms has divided much of the internet.The discourse betweenTwitchand Kick isn’t a new topic, though recent developments on both sites have continued to fuel the fire....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Jonathan Walker

Xbox Lockhart Leaks Again in Developer Documents

The Xbox Lockhart has leaked again in a set of developer documents. This is the second time that information about the console has leaked afterdataminers found evidence of Xbox Lockhartin files of the Windows operating system. Anonymous security researcher TitleOS, has posted screenshots from the PDF release notes of the June 2020 version of the GameCore Development Kit, or GDK. The release notes state that “LockhartProfiling” is now a supported console mode while a bug list states that “GPU Capture may fail in LockhartProfiling mode if the title is using all available title memory....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Frank Cohen

10 Greatest Cooking Games Of All Time

One of the best aspects of video games is the fact that they have the unique ability tobring the most mundane tasks to life; making them fun, relaxing, or even competitive. Cooking games may sound like a strange genre at first, but don’t be fooled by the banal routine of meal prep as some of these games are highly addictive! RELATED:The Most Iconic Video Game Food Whether it be via engaging mini-games or trulyhighlighting the beauty and intricacy of the culinary arts, these cooking games have something for just about any type of person....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1216 words · Todd Ross

A Last of Us 2 DLC Based on Abby Just Makes Sense

Despite Neil Druckmann publicly announcing there were no plans forThe Last of Us 2DLC several months ago, rumors have surfaced that may suggest otherwise. Supposedly, theNaughty Dog release schedule was leaked, giving fans hope that a DLC, as well as the standalone Factions multiplayer section, could be on the way. If true, the leak revealed that Naughty Dog is working on a DLC forThe Last of Us 2starring Abby. It’s no secret that Abby was the most divisive character in the game and that, despite Laura Bailey’s award-winning performance, a lot of fans wish she didn’t exist at all....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1222 words · James Taylor

Alan Wake 2 Releases Update 1.16

Summary Alan Wake 2update 1.16 is now available for download on PC and consoles. This release introduces a handful of improvements to Remedy Entertainment’s latest survival horror game and is the second update thatAlan Wake 2has received since the turn of the year. The Finnish developer set quite a high bar with its last patch for the critically acclaimed title. Released in late January,Alan Wake 2update 1.15debuted a huge array of bug fixes and improvements....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Casey Smith

Assassin's Creed Valhalla May Be Officially Over, But It's Not Done

Assassin’s Creed Valhallaset a new precedent for mainline releases of the longstanding franchise in the sheer amount of content that it offered, with the title only recently concluding its post-launch content roadmap. Considering how the game was originally released in 2020, the title has essentially received three years of post-launch content that has significantly bolstered the already comprehensive gameplay experience of the base game. Due to the huge amount of content withinAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, it is no wonder that the release has a huge amount of narrative threads and involved characters....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Tina Smith

Best Indie Horror Games with Multiple Endings

Summary Indie horror games are some of the more unique in the horror genre. These games manage to mess with the players' minds without always relying on cheap jumpscares, and they are more likely to explore the human psyche and make players think. And no better type of game does this than the ones with multiple endings. Games with multiple endings have high replay value, making players wonder about the choices they made throughout the game....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1235 words · Marvin Rojas