Mortal Kombat 1 Confirms Date and Time for Its Big Gameplay Reveal

The official reveal date forMortal Kombat 1’s gameplay has been confirmed. NetherRealm Studios has been teasing the announcement ofMortal Kombat 1for some time, and this past week it finally delivered. A cinematic trailer introducing the fighting game, revealing it will reset the timeline of theMortal Kombatfranchise, was shared this past Thursday. Fans were left pondering whatMortal Kombat 1’s gameplay really looks like, though. Luckily, they won’t have to wait long to find out....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Jonathan Crawford

Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Explains How MK1 Got Its Name

Mortal Kombatco-creator Ed Boon has explained how and why the team decided on naming the next entry in the franchiseMortal Kombat 1. Earlier this week, NetherRealm Studios finally revealed the newest entry in the long-running fighting game franchise. Up until its announcement, the existence of the title was leaked via an earnings call with WB higher-ups, which made this game arguably one of the worst kept secrets of 2023. Regardless, NetherRealm Studios' latesttrailer forMortal Kombat 1unveiled quite a bit, including a release date for later this September....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Kimberly Hansen

Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker – Best Ninjutsu, Ranked

TheNarutofranchise has grown since the anime series originally debuted. A laundry list of movies, videogames, and even a sequel spin-off have been created since the manga’s original run came to an end, expanding the series’ legacy further. Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Strikersis a team-based arena fighting game where players can create their own ninja and customize their appearance and battle capabilities to their liking.Shinobi Strikershas a healthy list of special Ninjutsu pulled directly from both anime series that characters can perform in battle missions and PVP content....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1123 words · Laurie Humphrey

Nintendo 64 Mature Switch Online Collection Explained

Summary While the Nintendo Switch is definitely nearing the end of its life, there are still plenty of tricks up its sleeve, and the recentNintendoDirect confirmed that. The 40-minute-long livestream revealed a plethora of new video games coming from both Nintendo’s first-party studios and its third-party collaborators. AnewMario & Luigigame, a Zelda-ledLegend of Zeldagame, andMetroid Prime 4’s triumphant return were all some of the biggest announcements to come out of today’s Nintendo Direct, but there were plenty of other noteworthy reveals....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Adam Hancock

One Piece: The First Nika, Explained

Summary One Pieceis currently in its Final Saga and the story has recently been delving into some of the biggest mysteries that have remained under the curtains for years upon years. One such massive mystery fans have wondered about pertains to a legendary figure from the past, Joy Boy. In the Wano Country arc, fans were introduced to yet another legendary name, Nika. RELATED:One Piece: Is Vivi The 10th Straw Hat Crewmember?...

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Lucas Ford

Pokemon GO Hisuian Discoveries Event Adding 3 New Pokemon to Catch

Pokemon GOis over six years old at this point, and one of the reasons why Niantic has been able to keep fans engaged with the augmented reality mobile game for the long-term is by the constant stream of new content that’s added to the title.Pokemon GOis regularly hosting special events and adding new Pokemon for dedicated trainers to catch, with the next event set to add three new Pokemon to the game....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Linda Nielsen

Pokemon Unite: How to Unlock Pokemon

Pokemon Unitewill eventually allow players tounlock up to 20 different Pokemon, but players won’t start with them all. In order to get more, the player must first purchase a Unite License with either Aeos Coins or Aeos Gems. Players are also given one Pokemon for free, but this is from a limited list of only five of the 20 options. Still, choosing this first Pokemon wisely is important, as players will be stuck with them until they manage to purchase more Unite Licenses....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Shane Blackburn

Report Reveals Most-Played Games Ever Made

It’s no secret thatFortnitefrom Epic Games is a hugely popular game, having broken into the mainstream and persisted as one of the world’s most-played titles. But even thoughFortniteis incredibly popular, some may still be surprised to learn that the battle royale is the most-played game in the world, with a staggering 10.4 million years of cumulative playtime, or 52 times the amount of time that human beings have existed on Earth....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Eric Jackson

Rumor: One D&D Might Be Killing Third-Party Homebrew Content

A leak fromOne D&Dseems to indicate Wizards of the Coast may be outlawing third-party homebrew content in its upcoming evergreen edition. This unconfirmed rumor would mean players would be unable to legally publish homebrew content forOne D&D. The supposed leak originates from Indestructoboy, a popularDungeons and DragonsYouTube creator who posts tons of homebrew design, reviews, and music for use in tabletop games. He reportedly heard thisOne D&Drumor from a credible source he was unable to reveal for legal reasons....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Tabitha Larson

Star Wars Outlaws Explains How the Reputation System Works

Summary The developers behind the upcomingStar Wars Outlawsjust shared some insight into how the game’s Reputation system will shape Kay’s adventure across the Outer Rim. Almost two years after Ubisoft andAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorastudio Massive Entertainment announced that it was working on an open-worldStar Warsgame, they officially revealedStar Wars Outlawsduring last summer’s Xbox Games Showcase. This crime caper will be set betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi, and will put players in the role of an aspiring scoundrel trying to pull off the biggest heist in the history of theStar Warscriminal underworld....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Matthew Peterson

Steam Reveals Its Most Played Games of 2023

Summary Steamhas revealed its most played games of 2023, showcasing popular 2023 titles such asCounter-Strike 2,Baldur’s Gate 3, andHogwarts Legacyranking within the top 11. As 2023 comes to a close,Steamoffers a glimpse into players' favorite titles that have dominated the digital realm, ranging from timeless classics to the latest sensations. Steam is a digital distribution platform for video games that offers a comprehensive library of titles for users to purchase, download, and play on their computers....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Jamie Collins

Street Fighter 6: How to Complete Chapter 4 of World Tour Mode

Quick Links Most of the chapters ofStreet Fighter 6’sWorld Tour modeare relatively short, making it a great game mode for those who enjoy breaking their play sessions up into smaller, bite-sized chunks. Chapter 4 is no exception in this regard, with players able to complete the whole thing in around a quarter of an hour or so. RELATED:Street Fighter 6: How to Change Profile Titles Of course, for those looking for a bit more of a challenge, there are plenty of side missions available in Chapter 4, one of which can lead to players meeting anotherStreet Fighter 6master....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Mr. Jordan Martinez

Study Reveals Games With the Most Cheaters

While they’re less common nowadays, cheats have been a part of the video gaming experience for decades. In the 80s and 90s especially, it wasn’t uncommon for game developers to have built-in cheats that players could access with specific button inputs or using a certain password, and then there were hardware add-ons like Game Genie that gave gamers access to even more cheats. Asthings like achievementsand online gaming have become more popular, cheats have become less common, but there are still games that support them....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Tracey Johnson MD