Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Gets Free DLC to Celebrate Franchise's Anniversary

In honor ofRatchet & Clank’s20th anniversary, Insomniac Games released a 20th AnniversaryRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartArmor Pack DLC. The announcement was made alongside the plans to releasePlayStation Plus PremiumRatchet & Clanktitle lineupfor later this month. Originally released in 2002, theRatchet and Clankserieshas gone on to become a fan favorite PlayStation exclusive franchise. The game’s original story follows a Lombax mechanic named Ratchet and his sidekick Clank, a defective robot. Together they venture through the universe defeating alien foes and saving galaxies from imminent threats with a number of fantastical and inventive weaponry....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Danielle Vazquez

Resident Evil Movie Reboot: Everything We Know So Far

TheResident Evilfranchise has had mixed success when it comes to live-action film adaptations. On one hand, theResident Evilmovies have made a lot of money, and are in fact some of the most successful video game movies ever made. On the other hand, pretty much all of theResident Evilmovies have been universally panned by critics and fans alike, with many not happy with the way the films have handled the source material....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Melissa Kaufman

Sludge Life Devs Weigh in on How to Make a Funny Game

There can be no doubt thatSludge Life 2seeks to make players laugh as often as possible, with countless gags and comedic scenarios tucked away around every corner as the player explores Ciggy City Suites hunting down tagging spots to leave their mark. At the core of almost every aspect of this unusualindie gameis the developer’s desire to amuse players, whether it’s by subverting expectations and game design conventions or by including whimsical features like a dedicated “fart button” that offers players a chance to amuse themselves whenever they please....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · Zachary Martin

Spider-Man 2 Reportedly Censored in Saudi Arabia

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has seemingly been censored so that the open world superhero game could be released in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Previously, it was confirmed thatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2features LGBTQ+ elementsthat needed to be modified before the game would be allowed to release in the region. This meant that theSpider-Man 2release date came and went without a version of the open world superhero game available for purchase in the Middle East....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Ronnie Stevens

Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse Digital Release Date Possibly Set

An officialSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versedigital release may have recently been revealed. When it will be available for streaming uconfirmed, but there is a reasonable estimate.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseis a huge box office and critical success. Released theatrically on June 2nd to an opening weekend global box office of $208.6 million,Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versecurrently has the summer’s best opening. The film has grossed over $663.5 million worldwide and still brings in millions of dollars each day....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Megan Roberts

Splatoon 3 Job Listing Indicates Former Stages Will Return

Nintendo has only just announced its third instalment in the smash hit game seriesSplatoon, but fans already scurrying to secure information on the new game. The firstSplatoonreleased in 2015 and became a miracle best seller on arguablyone of the worst selling consolesof all time. In 2017 Nintendo releasedSplatoon 2on its much-worshipped Nintendo Switch, giving Nintendo fans who had passed on the Wii U era a chance to immerse themselves in the series....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Corey Smith

Steam Breaks Concurrent User Record for Third Month in a Row

2020 proved to a banner year forSteamfor understandable, if unfortunate reasons. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to more people staying home and playing games. That leads to more PC gamers usingSteam. Many predicted, however, that Steam’s usage would peak during the holidays while students and families had time off. That doesn’t appear to be accurate anymore, as Steam has once again broken its concurrent user record. It’s the third month in a row Steam has done so....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Dennis Mills

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Mod Adds Kirby's Bandana Waddle Dee

WhileSuper Smash Bros. Brawlisn’t considered the greatest game in the series by the competitive fighting game community, the game still has an active modding community even nearly 15 years after its original release. This is evident withBrawl’s hacking scene adding a variety of content to the game, whether it be new costumes, stages, characters, music, or even overhauling the game’s mechanics to be more competitive. Nothing exemplifies the community’s efforts more than the overhaul mod known asProject M....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Mike Weaver

Tales of Arise Developers Says There Are No Plans for Direct Sequel

Bandai Namco’sTales of Ariseis the latest installment in the long-running JRPG franchise, having been released last year to positive reviews and healthy sales. This is evidenced byTales of Arisemanaging to set a new record for the series, selling over 1.5 million copies within its first month, easily making it the fastest-selling game as well. Fans and critics have praised this entry for its stellar combat, unique world design, fantasy and sci-fi aesthetic, as well as its ambitious story, making it one of the best JRPGs of 2021....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Savannah Haynes

The Best PS5 Holiday Gifts of 2020

Now that the holiday season is fast approaching, players are now probably hunting for the perfect gift for themselves or their gamer friends and loved ones. Despite the challenging year, the video game industry was still able to produce some of the biggest video games right now alongside the release of both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. For those who were lucky enough to secure a unit of thePS5, there are many items to consider as the perfect holiday item to go with the next-generation console....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Daniel Edwards

The Last of Us HBO Series Casts Game of Thrones’ Bella Ramsey as Ellie

The Last of Ushas become one of PlayStation’s hottest properties, with a sequel even more popular than the original game. But Sony has bigger plans forThe Last of Usthan just a sequel. Sony’s partnered with HBO for the production of a new television show based onThe Last of Us. Things are already moving along, perhaps faster than expected. The latest evidence of that is the reported confirmation of Ellie’s actor....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Johnny Gibson

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Still Missing A Fan-Requested Feature

Link globe-trots throughout an open-world continent inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildand meets energetic characters in juxtaposing regions. The player is then tasked with commandeering the Divine Beasts, four enormous apparatuses that may help turn the tide in the retaking of Hyrule and the rescuing of Princess Zelda. Rather, players can either mainline the game’s narrative objectives or experiment with the fascinating gameplay mechanics inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · William Ali

The Marvels Will Act as a Sequel for These 5 Marvel Projects

Summary The Marvels star Brie Larson confirms that the film connects and continues five separate Marvel films and shows.The Marvelsis the first crossover event of the MCU’s phase 5. It stars Brie Larson asCaptain Marvel, Tayonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan. Marvel has been setting this movie up since Carol Danvers’ first onscreen adventure in 2019. While many fans are excited to see so much connectivity in a Marvel movie, some compare itsvast required viewing to homework....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Patrick Olson