5 Reasons We’re Excited For EA’s UFC 4 (& 5 Legit Concerns)

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of those sports that are enjoyable to watch and play. Of course, not everyone is suitable to participate in a cage fight, but the sport does not require abnormal physical traits to be practiced recreationally. And for those who strictly watch but do not want to participate, there is EA Sports UFC to satisfy their primal urge. RELATED:5 Best UFC Games Ever (& The 5 Worst) This year,EA Sportswill release its fourth entry into the franchise,UFC 4....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1352 words · Denise Murphy

5 Things Batman: Arkham Origins Did Right (& 5 That Were Disappointing)

While many fans heavily suspected that WB Montréal’s upcoming DC game would be a reboot/soft reboot of theArkhamseries, it turned out to be a totally-separate, Batman-lessBatmangame in the form ofGotham Knights.Meanwhile, Rocksteady revealed their long-awaited gameSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,though it was a bit of a surprise that it still took place in the Arkhamverse. Nevertheless, with all the Bat-themed content coming out for the foreseeable future, fans will be looking back on the success that gave these two particular projects opportunity to release....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1158 words · Charles Adams

All Goat Locations in Red Dead Redemption 2

Goats might not seem all that special, but players will certainly have a need for them when they least expect it inRed Dead Redemption 2. Not only is hunting them essential for the Zoologist’s achievement to those seekingRed Dead Redemption 2100% completion, but hunting them can provide unique rewards that can be crafted intosomething far greater. Luckily for players who can’t seem to find goats anywhere in RDR 2, there are plenty of spots to look in, as well as one guaranteed area that will be brimming with goats, allowing players to enjoy their harvest of meat and pelts to further their gains asa Van der Linde gangoutlaw....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 733 words · Kathryn Hanson

All New Characters Revealed in the Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Demo

The free demo of upcoming musou-style fighting gameFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesreveals a number of new characters. In particular, fans get to see several characters who were mentioned in previous main series titleFire Emblem: Three Houses,but did not appear in person. Fans were excited to see these characters, who had been theorized about extensively, receive canon names and appearances inFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Like its predecessorThree Houses, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesis split into multiple routes:Scarlet Blaze, Azure Gleam, and Golden Wildfire....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Karen Russell

Artist Shows What Turtwig Would Look Like as an Animal Crossing Villager

TheAnimal Crossingfranchise is well known for its adorable animal-inspired characters, cute art style, and game world filled with bright colors, customization options, and interesting things to discover. As a result, the games have more than a little in common withPokemon, another franchise that focuses on adorable animals living in a massive world filled with secrets. Now, one fan of both games has created a video showing what the Pokemon Turtwig would look like as a villager inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Craig Murphy

Avalanche Studios Has Unionized

Summary Many members of theAvalanche Studios Group, known for creating theJust Causeseries, have just unionized, marking a significant point in the company’s history. This makes Avalanche one of the latest companies in the game industry to unionize, following other recent cases such as theunionization of Sega of America, Blizzard Albany, Raven Software, and others. Avalanche Studios is a Swedish company that was founded in 2003. The studio became famous for franchises likeJust CauseandtheHunter, as well as other AAA games likeRage 2....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Laura Carr

Award Winning Actress Mia Farrow is Playing Outer Wilds

Mobius Digital’s space-exploring indie gameOuter Wildshas been lauded by critics across the industry since releasing in 2019, evenwinning BAFTAs for Best Game of the year, Best Game Design, and Best Original Property. However, it’s not just game critics praisingOuter Wilds. Award-winning actress Mia Farrow announced her love for the game on Twitter yesterday, insisting people “have to try” it. Farrow is perhaps still best known for her performance as Rosemary Woodhouse inRoman Polanski’s iconic 1968 horror filmRosemary’s Baby, but her acting credits stretch into the 2010s with other prominent roles like Daisy Buchanan in the 1974 adaptation ofThe Great Gatsby, according to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · William Jenkins

Best Historical Dramas

WithThe Banshees of Inisherinalready scoring nine Academy Award nominations, it is easy to remember that historical films are typically very popular in mainstream cinema. Perhaps this is due to their commitment to good storytelling or by raising awareness of issues and events in the past that remain relevant today. Either way, the actors within them are always of a very high standard, and costume and sets are accurate to the relevant time period....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1351 words · Misty Burch

Best Video Game Characters From The Caribbean

Summary The Caribbeanis known for its vibrant culture, with diverse influences from across the globe making up its food, music, and people. Despite being mostly small islands with small populations, the region often finds itself at the heart ofhistorical and cultural shiftsthat inspire the world to follow. The people of the West Indies have inspired a handful ofvideo game characters that embody the region’s spirit,captivating players with theirinteresting backstoriesand magnetic personalities....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 955 words · Teresa Juarez

Best Weapon Upgrades In Grounded

Summary There are a lot of dangerous creatures inGrounded. Surviving the backyard requires a full arsenal ofreliable and trustworthy weaponry. To that end, a Smithing Station will quickly become a key part of any player’s home base, as this fixture allows weapons to grow stronger through enhancements. Eventually, players will have to commit their weapon to one of five upgrade paths: Mighty, Fresh, Salty, Sour, and Spicy. Each of these paths requires a different type of Glob, which are ingots forged in an oven out of resources found in the yard....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Wanda Lopez

Chadwick Boseman Trends Online After Posthumous Oscar Nomination

Chadwick Boseman has created history by becoming the first Black actor to be posthumously nominated for an Academy Award. The nomination for Actor in a Leading Role was awarded to the late performer for his portrayal of an ambitious trumpet player inNetflix’sMa Rainey’s Black Bottom. While the nomination was expected by most, the actor soon started trending on social media, with Boseman fans glad that the actor was being honored for his work....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Mark Ramos

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty May Put Starfield's Shattered Space DLC Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Summary September was a fantastic month for RPG fans as the gaming industry seems to have treated them well. Not only did PS5 players get to finallydive intoBaldur’s Gate 3, but Xbox players got their hands on the hotly anticipatedStarfield. Along with that, both consoles were treated toCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, which promised to rectify many of the game’s past mistakes. And it seems to be doing that splendidly so far....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Sarah Roberts

Deathloop Next-Gen Features and DualSense Support Detailed

WithHorizon Forbidden Westdelayed to 2022,Deathloopstands as arguably the highest-profile PlayStation 5 console exclusive game releasing in the second half of 2021. Developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda,Deathloophas a decent amount of hype behind it, especially since it’s one of the few next-gen only games on the horizon. Now a newDeathlooptrailer has been released that focuses on exactly how the game is taking advantage of the PlayStation 5’s unique next-generation features....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Joshua Matthews