New Game is Like Stardew Valley But With a Horror Twist

Summary Harvest Islandis the latest farm sim game that takes inspiration fromStardew Valley, but it stands out from the pack thanks to its horror twist.Stardew Valleyhas been a massive successever since it first released, and while it was inspired byHarvest Moon, it has since gone on to become the definitive game in the life sim/farming genres. Countless cozy games have followed inStardew Valley’s footsteps, with each one offering their own spin on the genre....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Whitney Glenn

Overwatch 2 Players Allege Shop Pricing Could Be Illegal in Certain Countries

Overwatch 2players are questioning whether a certain aspect of Blizzard’s shop monetization may actually be illegal in some countries, including Australia. Criticism ofOverwatch 2’s free-to-play monetization has increased significantly since the start of the game’s Halloween event. The wave of frustration has led to new lines of criticism against what many have said is Blizzard raising prices for cosmetics too high. ThoseOverwatch 2players may have an undeniable point regarding one of Blizzard’s decisions....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Jamie Simmons

Overwatch 2: How the Map Pool Has Changed With Season 2

Blizzard has released the long-awaited Season 2 update for hero shooterOverwatch 2, which changes up the map pools by removing certain maps, adding new ones to the mix, and bringing back maps that players haven’t seen sinceOverwatch 1. WithOverwatch 2, Blizzard has decided to tweak map pools so certain maps aren’t seen in Competitive Play and Quick Play playlists in certain seasons, though the maps will always be available in custom matches....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · John Daniel

Pokemon GO Adamant Time: Friendship Challenge And Catch Up With Timed Research Tasks & Rewards

Pokemon GOAdamant Time event offers various playable content revolving around Kanto Region Pokemon. There are multiple Shiny monsters set as wild spawns, and you can also participate inraid battles with powerful bosses like Zekromand Mega Altaria. Regarding Research quests, players can complete multiple TImed Research, Field Research, and a Season-exclusive Special Research quest. ThePokemon GOAdamant Time event commences onDecember 11 at 10 AMand runs untilDecember 15 at 8 PM local time....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Joseph Carr

Pokemon GO's Next Season Could Focus on the Alola Region

As the latest season ofPokemon GOwinds down, players are left to look to the future as usual. So far, the Season of Heritage has offered players everything from close encounters with the Unova region’s Dragon-types to a new wave of battles with Team Rocket. Niantic will probably announce the contents of the nextPokemon GOseason soon, but considering how wildly their themes have varied so far, there’s no knowing just what kind of Season the developer might have in mind....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Haley Barrett

Pokemon GO: Eggs-pedition Access February Guide (Research Tasks & More)

Read update Pokemon GOis back with another series of exciting events for February, and fans are curious to learn more about what Eggs-Pedition Access has to offer for this month. Eggs-Pedition Access is a monthly event inPokemon GOwhere players get a chance to take part in special research tasks and get a variety of rewards, including Stardust, XP, and some exciting Pokemonfound in the Hisui region. The only catch is thatthe event is only for players who purchase the ticket....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Daniel Bridges

Pokemon Legends: Arceus — How to Get Porgyon2 & Porygon-Z

Quick Links Porygon is a Normal-type Pokemon that first appeared inPokemon Red/Blue. ByPokemon Gold/Silver, it gained an evolution in the form of Porygon2, and byPokemon Diamond/Pearl, it could evolve further into Porygon-Z. The original method of obtaining Porygon2 was by trading it while it was holding an Upgrade. To get Porygon-Z, trainers would then need to have their Porygon2 hold a Dubious Disc and trade it once more.Pokemon Legends: Arceussimplifies the Porygon evolution line by removing the trading requirement....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Anthony Charles II

Possible Endings To The Horizon Franchise

Horizon Forbidden Westhas perfectly set up the next installment in the franchise by introducing a new threat to Aloy and the other surviving humans, the A.I. responsible for the demise of the Far Zenith colony, NEMESIS. As it makes its way to Earth, Aloy and her friends will need to figure out some way to take down the A.I. and its army of machines in order to preserve life on Earth, however, things may not go as planned for the Nora warrior....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Michael Crosby

PS4 Features That Still Need to Make Their Way to PS5

Since its launch last November, Sony’sPS5has closely followed in its forebearer’s footsteps. Between setting early sales records in several global territories, and the release of a raft of first-party exclusive hits likeRatchet and Clank: Rift ApartandReturnal, the fledgling console has picked up where the PS4 left off in all of the most significant ways. Having launched in the middle of a global pandemic that’s exacerbated continued console shortages and manufacturing setbacks, it’s perhaps unsurprising that despite this success, the PS5’s software has some noticeable gaps in its feature list when compared to the outgoing PlayStation....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Kyle Burke

Resetera Bans Hogwarts Legacy Discussion

Video game forum Resetera is banning all discussion ofHogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open worldHarry Potteraction-RPG in development at Avalanche Software.Hogwarts Legacyhas been the source of much controversy since its announcement. While there are certainly many who are excited about the game, others have called for boycotts in response toHarry Pottercreator J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments. J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments are part of the reason why Resetera initially banned discussion ofHogwarts Legacypromotional material (trailers, gameplay videos, etc....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Kenneth Roberts

Rod Fergusson Addresses Diablo 4 Xbox Game Pass Rumors

As theDiablo 4open beta period nears its launch date, Blizzard Senior Vice President Rod Fergusson addresses the rumors that have been circulating online hinting that Blizzard’s action RPG is going to be arriving on Xbox Game Pass. After numerous delays and lengthy periods of waiting for anyDiablo 4information, Blizzard’s latest entry in the long-running franchise is finally nearing the development finish line. With release still on track for June, fans will finally get to go hands on with the game thanks to an open beta period later in March....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Alec Gordon

Some Elden Ring Fans Think They've Spotted Ranni's Great Rune on the Moon

As is the case with all of FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games, the lore ofElden Ringis deep, complex, and deliberately vague. There’s a lot about the game’s events that fans have yet to piece together, and much of the unparsed lore deals with Ranni the Witch, one of the game’s most central figures. Ranni struck out from her Empyrean siblings, orchestrating a plot to steal the rune of death, thereby setting the plot ofElden Ringin motion....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Sara Hull

Stardew Valley Gets Huge Discount for Limited Time

Summary Stardew Valleyhas a 50% discount right now, costing only $7.50 on Steam.Stardew Valleyis arguably the most popular farming sim in the world, and this is a perfect opportunity for gamers to try it if they have never played it before. Stardew Valleywas originally released in 2016 by Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone. By combining a solid farming gameplay loop with a cozy village and charismatic characters,Stardew Valleybecame a huge hit. Over the years,Stardew Valleysold over 20 million copies, and greatly influenced the farming simulation genre, inspiring several other popular games....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Mark Ingram