Xbox Teases More GoldenEye-Style Surprises for This Year

Xboxis planning more surprise game releases in the style ofGoldenEye 007andHi-Fi Rushfor this year, with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer hinting that the company’s next such launches might be happening sooner than expected. This teaser arrived alongside a promise thatXbox won’t pull aHogwarts LegacywithCall of Dutyshould its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard go through. Not only did Xboxmanage to bringGoldenEye 007to Game Passin early 2023, but it did so in spite of a plethora of licensing issues stemming from the fact that this Nintendo 64 classic was developed by Rare, which is a Microsoft subsidiary nowadays....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · George Allison

10 Best Train Levels in Video Games

Video gamesare one of the best forms of escapism, as they take the player to anywhere the developers deem possible.Video game locationsare diverse, ranging from cities to outer space. They can take players to lost lands, up vast mountains, and to the depths of the ocean. The only limits are developers' imaginations and the tech available to them. RELATED:Great Games with Hard Opening Levels With so many locations, it’s also not unusual to see the transportation between these places take center stage from time to time....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1229 words · Mrs. Abigail Anderson

10 Things You Didn't Know About The Hitman Franchise

TheHitmanseries is one of the most innovative stealth games of all time. The dynamic and open worlds are far more interactive and layered than most other games in the genre. The developers at IO Interactive created a series that set the bar for spy and espionage games. It implemented disguises, non-lethal attacks, and gave each level and mission a life of its own with almost unrivaled world-building techniques and replayability....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1069 words · Russell Kerr

14 Amazon Finds for a Pokemon Themed Gaming Room

The newest major release in the decades-long Pokémon franchise,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet,may not have impressed reviewers and gamers alike when it dropped last fall, but that doesn’t stop loyal fans of the Pokémon universe from boasting their support. As Pokemon Day 2024 approaches – and with it some anticipated new game announcements – there’s no shortage of gadgets and gizmos available to customize a gaming space. From stuffed plushies to controllers to posters, there are innumerable ways to collect anyone’s favorite pocket monsters outside their virtual worlds....

May 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1792 words · Cynthia Ward

5 Underrated Movies That Combine Sci-Fi And Horror

Sci-fi and horror have long gone hand in hand. Science fiction is a genre that deals with the future and the uncertainty the human race and the planet face while horror aims to tap into our most primal fears. Naturally, when the two genres meet on screen the product can be terrifying. TheAlienfranchise became one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time, permeating pop culture and influencing many movies that came after it....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Katherine Villarreal

Among Us: 10 Worst Things You Can Do As An Impostor

Being an impostor while playingAmong Usis an absolute thrill. To be able to sneak around, pretend to beone of the “good guys,“be extra mindful, and of course, lie, areone of the main aspects that make this game super funfor so many people While entertaining, the role of the impostor can also be very challenging. The impostors will always be outnumbered, but that’s what makes it so exhilarating. RELATED:10 Great impostor Games To Play If You Like Among Us...

May 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1333 words · Patricia Bauer

Andor: 6 Things We Want From The Series

Star Warshas many television shows releasing over the next few years, taking place in various points of the timeline. One of these shows isAndor, a spy thriller taking place in the Imperial era before Cassian Andor became the rebel audiences knew and loved inRogue One: A Star Wars Story. RELATED:Star Wars: Gameplay Tweaks That Jedi Fallen Order 2 Should Include While audience and critic buzz is mainly focused on Kenobi, Disney seems very impressed with howAndorhas turned out....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Jake Parker

Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania

The recent D23 event showed off footage for the upcomingAnt-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. While the footage hasn’t yet been released to the public, it was the first look at Kathryn Newton playing Cassie Lang. The character has already been seen played by two different actors in theMCUas she continues to grow up. RELATED:The Smartest Comic Book Characters Of All Time While Cassie hasn’t yet taken on any superhero persona of her own, it islikely that she will teamalongside her dad and the Wasp in the upcoming threequel....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Zachary Malone Jr.

Assassin's Creed: The 10 Best Cinematic Trailers

As video games gained in popularity over the years, their budgets grew and with that came the introduction of the cinematic trailer. These trailers, similar to a movie trailer, tease aspects of the game in appealing ways. RELATED:Ranking All 11 Assassin’s Creed Games As most know, theAssassin’s Creedfranchise has taken significant advantage of these breathtaking cinematic trailers. Since the release of the first game back in 2007, almost all of their games have come with at least one, if not two or three, cinematic reveals to build hype....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Lauren Hooper

Baldur's Gate 3 Tank Gameplay Tips

Games such asBaldur’s Gate 3, and by extensionDungeons & Dragons 5e, pay huge attention to party composition due to their nature as RPGs. In turn, the wrong party lineup can easily ruin a player’s day if they mess with the wrong enemy. Thankfully, class roles circumvent this caveat by assigning certain responsibilities to certain characters. However, it’s the Tank that has the biggest responsibility of all: prevent everyone from dying....

May 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1518 words · Dawn Best

Best Cheap PS5 Games

PlayStationusers have a huge selection of games to pick from, be it native PS5 titles or PS4 releases that have been out for a while. As tempting as the latest AAA game can be, spending $69.99 is not required to have a good time with a PlayStation console. From kid-friendly classics to indie darlings, there are plenty of options for every type of gamer looking to save a few bucks. The PlayStation Store is always running some sort of sale, especially during a year’s final stretch, but there are also some games that are always priced below $9....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1127 words · Brandon Graham

Bungie Explains Why Some Non-Raid Destiny 2 Activities Don't Have Matchmaking

Over the years,Destiny 2has seen a lot of content come and go from new expansion quests to other activities more for the cooperative or competitive crowd. However, one criticism that Bungie has never been able to shake is the fact that not every mode in the game comes with matchmaking capabilities. In fact, most of the more difficult activities such asRaids and Nightfall Strikes are notoriously limited to premade fireteams, forcing solo players to venture outside of the game to find other players to join....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · James Turner

Call of Duty: Warzone Fan Defends Squad Honor Against Stim Glitch User

Before the most recent patch, the infinite stim glitch was causing havoc among theCall of Duty: Warzonecommunity. By hiding in the fog, players were able to win games without killing anyone or encountering any competition. While this glitch is againstCall of Duty: Warzone’spolicy, it is hard to enforce, so this player decided to enforce it his own way. Theinfinite stim glitch has plaguedCall of Duty: Warzonetwicethus far, and each time it causes problems in the semi-competitive atmosphere....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Andrew Haney