Koch Media Hosting Summer Game Fest Livestream

Koch Media, the owner of Deep Silver, has announced that it will be hosting a livestream for Summer Game Fest called Koch Primetime. This event was revealed via the Summer Game Fest Twitter account, and it may contain updates on the upcomingSaints Row 5,Maneater: Truth Quest,Shadow Warrior3, or more of the franchises underKoch Media’s umbrella. Koch Primetime is scheduled for June 11 and will air at 12:00 a.m. PT, the day before E3 2021 begins....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Laura Anderson

Magic: The Gathering All Strixhaven Mastery Pass Rewards

Like many online service games at this point,Magic Arenahas also gotten into the season pass monetization cycle. Each new Standard-legal set,like the upcoming Strixhaven content, brings a new Set Mastery ladder for players to climb through during the three month period and the ladders include both a free and a premium tier. Magic Arenatrainers who are willing to shell out some gems for the premium Mastery Pass are able to earn a lot of additional rewards as they climb the levels (keep in mind this is totally separate fromclimbing the Limited and Constructed rank ladders)....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · James Hill

Mario Strikers: Battle League Should Include Daisy

The announcement ofMario Strikers: Battle Leaguecame as a surprise to many fans.Mario Strikers: Battle Leagueis the first subfranchise entryin 15 years, and prior to this announcement, theStrikersgames seemed like they were going nowhere. Of course, Nintendo has been exploring some spin-off games forMario, Pokemon, and so on for the Switch, but this one didn’t feel like it was at the top of the list. How well it is received remains to be seen, but the reaction thus far seems a little mixed....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Sue Dunlap

Marvel's Avengers Confirms Spider-Man DLC Will Have Story and Cutscenes

Fans have been expectantly waiting on any news about what they can expect from the upcoming Spider-Man content inMarvel’s Avengers. After going silent about the character for a while, Square Enix recently confirmed that the webhead’s addition will bring additional story and cutscenes. According to Crystal Dynamics' Senior Producer Dan Matlack on the officialMarvel’s AvengersDiscord server, the Spider-Man content is classified by the company as an “event” and, as a result, will have its own cutscenes and story content....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Penny Thompson

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Pre-Load Begins

Summary Pre-load forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has begun, as fans can download the full game ahead of its launch later this month.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is easily one of the biggest games of this year, so expectations are high. Sony has been slowly revealing more information aboutMarvel’s Spider-Man 2throughout 2023. It received a gameplay demo at the PlayStation Showcase event in May, followed by an official release date announcement at Summer Game Fest.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2was also a partof the State of Play presentation in September, as developer Insomniac Games took this opportunity to showcase its open world and other features....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Heidi Andrade

Modern Warfare Fans Believe Updates Were Left Out Of Patch Notes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s1.10 and 1.11 patches were released on December 3 and December 4, respectively, but fans have already taken to Reddit to voice their concerns. Although the update has only been out for a short time, fans have already started to notice changes to the game that were not detailed on theofficial patch notes. WhileModern Warfarereleased on Jun 05, 2025, the 1.10 patch signaled the official start toModern Warfare’sSeason One....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · James Cannon

Most Iconic Slimes In Gaming

It can sometimes be surprising how quickly players get attached to creatures in games, no matter whether they are friendly or dangerous and destructive. Many people pay attention to these “cute” mobs, especially if they are familiar and lovable creatures like a dog. Related:Elden Ring: NPCs You Can Kill Whether vital to the plot or a small enemy on the side, players can give value to anything,such as slimes. Even when attacking a player, these can be seen as enjoyable....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 938 words · Travis Schneider

New Soulslike Game is Already a Huge Success

Summary Newly-released Soulslike gameLords of the Fallenhas managed to pass 1 million units sold within 10 days of its launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.Lords of the Fallenhas been a long time coming. The original game was launched in 2014, serving as a slightly easier take on FromSoftware’sDark Soulsformula and earning mixed reviews for its approach to the genre. A sequel has been in the works in some capacity ever since, but was trapped in development hell....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Tracey Clark

NHL 23: Best Goalies, Ranked

There is a saying in hockey: “Show me a good coach, and I’ll show you a good goalie.” Goaltenders are often considered the most crucial player on team. They arethe last line of defense,the only player whose job it is to actively guard their own team’s net. They don’t worry about scoring (althoughon rare occasions they’ll do that too). Their main job is to prevent the other team from scoring....

June 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1405 words · Brady Peterson

NieR Replicant: Bon Appetit Side Quest Walkthrough

Bon Appetit is a side quest inNieR Replicantthat players can start by speaking with the Tavern Keeper in Seafront. After accepting the quest, fans must head to the nearby library in order to collect a cookbook, which will inspire the NPC to try out a new recipe. However, the Tavern Keeper will not be able to prepare the dish until he has obtained five sharks, five bags of rice, and five mushrooms, and this guide will helpNieR Replicantplayers locate all of these ingredients....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Kathy Stokes

One Piece: Saint Saturn's Gyuki Yokai, Explained

Summary Saint Saturn is one of the primary antagonists of the Egghead Island arc, and, given that he’s one of the Five Elders, he is easily among the strongest characters inOne Piece.Fans had already seen a glimpse of his powers during the Reverse. However, much of Saint Saturn’s abilities were under the covers, largely due to the fact that fans did not know about the type of power that he had....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Kayla Boyle

Overwatch Smurfing Problem Explained

In competitive games likeOverwatch, players are always looking for whatever advantages they can get over one another. Tactics can range from well-rounded team compositions to cheeky Roadhog hooks, or buffing DPS characters like Bastion to make them as effective as possible. While all of these options are conventional ways to push for victory and test players’ skills, the less appreciated practice of smurfing is a problem that has been present inOverwatchalmost since its release....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Norman Thompson

Pokemon Fan Designs 5 Bellossom Variants

Summary APokemonfan designed five variants of Bellossom by fusing it with other Pokemon. In addition to changing its appearance, the new Bellossom also takes on the type of the Pokemon it was combined with, indicating that it’s not just a cosmetic variation. Officially, there are noPokemongames with a fusion mechanic between ordinary Pokemon. Pokemongames have never shied away from introducing new and innovative features.Pokemon Sun and Moonintroduced Z-Moves, whilePokemon Scarlet and Violetpresented the Terastal mechanic....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Debra Montgomery