Aero the Acro-Bat Making Surprise Return After 20 Years

Summary Developer Ratalaika Games has announced a re-release of the retro 2D plaformerAero the Acro-Bat, coming to Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles later this summer. Originally released on theSNESand Sega Genesis, this re-release will allow fans to experience the old-school high-flying acrobatics of Aero on modern systems with a few helpful enhancements. A number oflesser-known retro video gameshave received remakes and remasters in recent years, andAero the Acro-Batwill soon be joining the ranks of classic 2D games to receive a re-release....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Crystal Jones

AEW Suspends Jeff Hardy

Former WWE Champion Jeff Hardy jumped ship to competing promotionAll Elite Wrestlingearlier this year, immediately reuniting with his brother Matt to reform their world-famous tag team. Jeff has seen a great deal of in-ring success in AEW so far, picking up a number of victories on TV and defeating The Young Bucks at the recentDouble or Nothing pay-per-view event. Jeff and Matt were scheduled to face The Young Bucks yet again on the upcoming Road Rager edition of Dynamite in a three-way Ladder Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship that also involved The Jurassic Express....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Nicole Rosales

All the Xbox Games With Proximity Chat

While some players prefer to experience games alone, playing their way through a campaign or an array of story missions without outside influence, others like to experience games as a group. Over the last two decades or so, multiplayer has really come to the forefront of video games thanks to technological advancements and cultural trends. This could be in the form of an MMO, co-op with a few close friends, or justa multiplayer experiencewith complete strangers....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · William Smith

Animal Crossing: New Horizons No Longer Has Tarantulas

Tarantulas are no longer inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, at least for the time being. In a game likeAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswhere the real-world time and calendar dictate what’s available, almost nothing is permanent. Tarantulas are no exception. Things can get quite expensive inAnimal Crossing, and as such, players were quick to find the most efficient way of making money. Finding and selling tarantulas, which could be sold at the shop for 8,000 bells each, became one of the predominant money-making strategies alongsidebuying and selling turnipson the stalk market....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Aimee Smith

Ash Gets Gift From His Mysterious Dad in Pokemon Anime Special

The newestPokemonanime special features a major reference to Ash’s father, with Ash receiving a gift many classic fans will remember from his still unknown dad. The most recent specials in the monster-catching anime come as the series is preparing to say goodbye to its beloved protagonist after almost three decades. The anime has confirmed it will see thedeparture of longtime main character Ash Ketchumfor the start of the next season, swapping instead to a pair of new protagonists....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Regina Jimenez

Best Armor In Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG

Gloria Victisallows players to participate in large PvP battles. Whether they’re engaging in heavy frontlinecombat on the parapets of a castleor a light skirmish in the woods, players will want to be well-protected to ensure they have the highest chance of survival. Fortunately,Gloria Victishas several armor classes that can help players come out from adeadly medieval meleein one piece. Supporting a number of different playstyles, each armor class (as well as the two different shield types) has its own benefits and weaknesses....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Patrick Schwartz

Best Cameos In Brooklyn Nine-Nine

With its endearing characters, bizarre stories, and humor,Brooklyn Nine-Ninehas become a cult favorite. The show has made fans laugh, cry, and fall in love with not only the main characters but also theguest stars. The show was even better because of the impressive list of guest appearances that have graced it throughout the years. Related:She-Hulk: Best Celebrity Cameos In The MCU Brooklyn Nine-Ninehas featured some of the best guest performers in television history, including SNL alumni and A-list movie stars....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Dustin Green

Best Characters In Divinity Original Sin 2

Summary Through Larian Studios’Divinity: Original Sinseries, roleplaying fans can get a tactical RPG franchise with a world just as alive as its main cast of characters. Thanks toDivinity: Original Sin2, players can take part in a breathtaking world not just as their own characters, but as the game’s diverse cast of starting characters. Players who want to explore the story ofOriginal Sin 2’s main cast might have a hard time choosing who to play....

July 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2294 words · Joanne Moore

Best Rockstar Games For Mods

Over time, modding has become a major cornerstone of gaming. FromStardew ValleytoSkyrim,there are active and dedicated modding communities across almost every genre of game. While some games only feature small mods that fix bugs and upgrade graphics, other games are treated to hours of added content that canextend a game’s longevity for decades after its release. Rockstar’s games lend themselves particularly well to modding. They often feature large open worlds and customizable characters, leaving players always wanting more....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Joel Sanchez

Best Survival Game From Every Year of the 2010s

The 2010s saw an explosion ofsurvival games.From instant classics to cult gems, these games cover a range of styles and genres. While each game is vastly different, survival games often revolve aroundcharacters who are lostor alone and must fight not only dangerous enemies, but the environment as well. Many of these titles also incorporate complex crafting, hunger, and construction mechanics, creating engaging games that require patience to succeed. The 2010s brought a wide range of survival games to different platforms....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1268 words · Christopher Rich

Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night: 10 Most Useful Skill Shards

Much like theCastlevaniagames, the spiritual successor, known asBloodstained: Ritual of theNight,is chock-full of gear, skills, augmentations, and other goodies to tinker with. As such, it can be tough to pinpoint just which items and assets should be sought after and focused on. And with a sprawling, often-gruelingMetroidvaniasuch as this, it’s crucial to have Miriam be as powerful and resourceful as possible. One of the biggest ways to achieve this is to seek out potent Shards and Enhance them....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Joanna Gonzalez

Call of Duty 2020 Reportedly Has Skill-Based Matchmaking

Many seasonedCall of Dutyfans aren’t thrilled to hear thatCall of Duty 2020might be implementing a skill-based matchmaking feature for online gameplay. Call of Duty 2020is currently in development by Treyarch, though very little information is currently known about the game. While there is no official title released for the game yet, it is believed to be a sequel toBlack Ops,or possibly a reboot of theBlack Opssubseries similar to 2019’sModern Warfare....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Tracy Perez

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone FiNN LMG Breakdown

The mid-season addition toModern WarfareandWarzoneis the FiNN LMG, a unique gun unlike anything else added so far. It has the potential to upset thecurrent LMG metaand is going a long way to help this season’s guns compete with the magnificent weapons that graced Season 4. After recent balance changes to the BRUEN, the FiNN may just be able to eke out a spot as one of the top LMGs in the game with the right attachments and setup....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Dr. William Casey