What is the first game that comes to mind when someone mentions puzzle video games? Likely, the answer isPortal. Valve’s tale of a sarcastic robot leading players through a series of test chambers with the trusty Portal gun has become a classic of the genre. It has spawned a sequel, spinoff games, and full campaign mods. Also, the dialogue from the game, including the cryptic line “The cake is a lie” has become a part of the pop-culture Lexicon....

Every weapon inHadesis capable of taking on more than one form. Some of these are visible to the player from the beginning, but others take a bit more detective work to reveal. It seems that Zag’s Infernal Arms have connections to heroes and mythical figures even outside Greek mythology, and their aspects can aid him if he proves himself worthy. Revealing every hidden aspect requires a “waking phrase,” whichspecific NPCswill give to Zagreus once certain conditions are met....

Halo Infinite’s Big Team Battle has been plagued with matchmaking bugs ever since the multiplayer aspect of the game launched last November, but luckily, 343 Industries is working on fixing it. Up until now, it was certainly possible for players to load intoBig Team Battle matches, one of the game’s biggest multiplayer draws, but it frequently resulted in infinite loading screens and dropped games causing plenty of fans to give up on the game mode altogether....

The Witcher 3: Wild Huntfans are likely on their fourth or fifth journey to find Ciri now that the next-gen update arrived last week, and some are sharing the hidden surprises that they have been enjoying. CD Projekt Red, while simultaneously trying to keep expectations in check, continually teased a few additions and changes coming withThe Witcher 3’s next-gen patch that it was deliberately keeping out of the patch notes for players to discover....

In a tweet,Hogwarts Legacyhas revealed the ingredients players will need to concoct a potion that will restore their health. The potion and its ingredients already have a history within theHarry Potterfranchise, so avid fans awaiting the release ofHogwarts Legacymight recognize them.As the release ofHogwarts Legacyhas drawn closer in recent months, many aspects of the game and its potions have become public knowledge. With the identity of theHogwarts LegacyHerbolology Professorhaving recently been revealed, more and more information concerning magical plants and their uses is being shared....

The highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s critically laudedHorizon Zero Dawnwas finally released this month, and fans were eager to get their hands onHorizon Forbidden Westand see for themselves if it was able to live up to the hype. Launching a new IP is always a risk – one that many studios avoid, looking at the sheer number of sequels and franchises flooding the video game market – but Guerrilla Games' gamble paid off when it launched the action RPGHorizon Zero Dawna few years ago....

Fans ofThe Legend of Zeldawho want a more hack-and-slash take on Link’s adventures will love 2020’sHyrule Warriors.Age of Calamitylets players take on the role ofZelda’s most popular characters in a war to save all of Hyrule, and the game officially takes place in the Great Calamity, the war that occurred 100 years prior toBreath of the Wild. Outside its brute force action, players will have to gather allies across Hyrule to fight the army of Calamity Ganon....

Kathryn Hahn is finally getting her well earned moment in the spotlight.Appearing as the nosey neighborin Marvel’s pseudo-sitcom,WandaVision, Hahn continues to broaden her audience reach and cement her place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2018, Hahn stunned audiences by taking on the villainous role ofDoctor Olivia Octavius in the award-winning animated film,Into The Spider-Verse. While the star-studded movie received rave reviews praising its animation and soundtrack, critics also highlighted Hahn’s gender-swapped performance as Dr....

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredofficially came out on PC on June 20, 2025. It includes aremastered version ofMarvel’s Spider-Manalong withThe City That Never SleepsDLC which was released in three parts post launch. Curiously, this remastered version is only available as a part ofMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Editionon PS5. Similar to the original game from 2018, the PC version ofMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredlaunched with positive reviews. The PC port also doesn’t appear to suffer from any major issues....

Marvel’s Midnight Sunsis a refreshing experience for many reasons, with its focus on tactical RPG mechanics and social simulation features being a welcome new chapter. It is always great to see how developers will reinterpret these larger-than-life characters from the colossal Marvel pantheon, even considering the fact that they have been oversaturated in modern media. Rather, now would actually be a terrific timeforMarvel’s Midnight Sunsto gain from the MCU, with one character’s rehashing being a prime candidate for Firaxis and 2K to do the same....

Video games have a long and storied history full of technological advancements. What started as experiments with moving pixels around one screen slowly grew to encompass sidescrollers, first and third-person adventures, and even isometric journeys. The number of colors and pixels displayed increased as consoles progressed, and eventually,3D models became possible. Throughout all of this progress, great games using a variety of different gameplay styles continued to release and please players everywhere....

MMORPGs are known for their mesmerizing world-building, in-depth lore, and the extensive line-up of quests and events. However, one significant, albeit commonly overlooked, aspect is the interaction and cooperation with other players that comes about due to the myriad of group quests these games offer. From joining guilds and clans to going on group explorations, MMORPGs offer several ways to supplement meaningful interactions that canbolster new friendships. The benefits of making online friends are profound, ranging from finding people with similar interests to befriending individuals from all over the world with diverse backgrounds and cultures....

Recently, it seems thatMortal Kombat 11director Ed Boon decided to tease a new addition toKombat Pack 2: Stryker. This is interesting because Kombat Pack 1 hasn’t even ended yet, with Joker still set to release next month and Spawn in March. Yet, hopefully Kombat Pack 2 continues the momentum and every-other-month schedule, meaning the first character could likely arrive in May 2020. While that remains to be seen, it’s interesting that of all the possible characters, Stryker is currently being teased....