Take-Two Interactive’s Patent May Bring New Levels of Realism To Fluids In Video Games

Game developers have been aiming to upgrade graphics and add as much realism as possible for a long time. The issue is that as more realistic effects are added, the more processing power and storage space those functions take up.Take-Two Interactivehas recently filed a patent on a system that could make more realistic processes in games possible. Video games, especially games centered around sports, normally attempt to create a finished product that is as close to real-life as possible....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Brian Jackson

The Game Awards 2022: Predicting the Best Action Game Winner [UPDATE]

UPDATE: Bayonetta 3 won Best Action Game at The Game Awards 2022! As video games are an interactive medium, action is something that is often a fairly key part of them. Whether that be in the form of a side-scrolling beat ‘em up or a first-person shooter, gamers are always looking for that next big thrilling experience on their screens. 2022 has been quite the year for action games, and it is up to this year’sGame Awardsto decide which is the best among them....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Dr. Christopher Massey

The Next Zelda Game Should Be to Wind Waker What Tears of the Kingdom Was to Skyward Sword

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas one of 2023’s biggest releases. Following upBreath of the Wild, one of the games that has defined the Nintendo Switch’s legacy as a console, was no easy task, butTears of the Kingdom’s new mechanics that allow players to combine and build objects set it apart as one of the most open-ended sandbox games ever made. This is not to say that it is above criticism, however....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Dr. Priscilla Clark

The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder Season 2 Lands A-List Guest Stars

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouderis officially returning toDisney Plusfor a second season, along with an impressive list of upcoming new guest stars. The revival of the 2000s Disney Channel cartoon made its debut on the streaming platform back in February, picking right up where the original series left off as if no time had passed - let alone nearly two decades. Many members of the original voice cast reprised their iconic roles for the revival, most notably Kyla Pratt as the 14-year-old beloved heroine, Penny Proud....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Christopher Reed

Upcoming Warframe Update Reduces Game's File Size

Players have been slashing, sniping, and bullet jumping their way throughWarframesince its 2012 closed beta, and the file size requirement of the MMO action shooter has swelled accordingly over the years. But today, Digital Extremes announced a planned update forWarframethat should significantly reduce the game’s storage commitment. TheWarframeplayers are enjoying today across scarcely resembles the title that launched on PC nearly a decade ago, having added new weapons, dozens of playable frames, and entirely new modes....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Miss Erica Carey

Video Shows Pokemon Fan Putting Together Peanut Butter and Jelly Bidoof Sandwich

ThePokemonfranchise has created many memorable creatures and equally memorable memes, but Bidoof, the plump mousePokemon, has the honor of being both. This fluffy little creature doesn’t have particularly good stats, but is easy to catch in many games and has become increasingly popular over the years. Now, onePokemonfan has crafted a surprisingly detailed – and delicious-looking – edible tribute to Bidoof. Redditor miscellaneousmao has previously crafted incredibleEeveelution lunchbox cakes, and now they’re moving on to sculpting Bidoof out of bread....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · David Richardson

Why The Sherlock Holmes Frogwares Series' Future Is Looking Bright After 20 Years

Frogwares’Sherlock Holmesseries has been going strong for over twenty years now, and it has seen the detective pitted against the likes of Jack the ripper, Arsene Lupin, and the ups and downs of fatherhood. But with the world’s greatest detective now in the public domain in the United States, the future of the series that has already been more than willing to envisionSherlock Holmesin scenarios that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle never could have imagined for him could be given free rein to push even further still....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Mr. Caleb Simpson

World of Warcraft Griefer Banned While Live on Twitch

Getting banned while livestreaming on Twitch is always an interesting debacle. Sometimes it happens to popular and respected streamers with absolutely no explanation, and other timespeople that should have gotten banned will somehow avoid it entirely. Typically this stirs up a bit of controversy one way or another, butWorld of Warcraftstreamer TinyViolin69 has united viewers in a different way. Rather than banding together to defend the streamer, most people celebrated this ban....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Sandra Ferguson

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Internal Alpha Spotted in the Blizzard Catalogue

ThoughWorld of WarcraftannouncedDragonflighta few months ago, little information has come out about the expansion since then. However, some keenWorld of Warcraftfans just found the internal alpha forWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflighton the Blizzard Catalogue. The Blizzard Catalogue was just recently updated to recognize theDragonflightinternal alpha. This means the server systems have the coding necessary to launch and support aDragonflightinternal alpha build in addition to the other Public Test Realm or live server builds....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Melissa Morgan

WoW Dragonflight Marksmanship Hunter in Slot Gear

Quick Links TheMarksmanshipHunteris, sadly, not the best-performing ranged DPS spec inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight. After repeated buffs, MM Hunters can dish out some serious single-target damage. They’re lacking, however, in group utility and don’t always perform well on longer fights, hence their lower ranking on ourDPS tier list. Some people prefer the playstyle of MM and its priority rotation system over the “whack-a-mole” playstyle of BM hunters. If you’re looking to do the best damage you and do as a Marksmanship Hunter, our Best in Slot guide has you covered!...

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1049 words · Larry Garcia

Yoko Taro Says Nier Series is Officially 'Finished' Unless Given Money For More

One franchise that has been a breakout hit in the last few years is theNierseries, helmed by the enigmatic Yoko Taro. The eccentric Japanese video game developer is known for his incredibly unconventional game design and writing style, along with his exploration of darker themes of people. This can be seen in many of thecharacters that appear inNierand its follow-ups. He’s also a bit of an eccentric if reserved individual, as seen in different videos that he’s appeared in and comments he’s made regarding game development....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Stephen Simmons

Ys 9 PS5 Version Gets Release Date, Character Trailer

The long-awaited PS5 version of the exciting Japanese action role-playing video game,Ys 9: Monstrum Nox, finally has a release date trailer in which the main protagonists are also presented alongside their abilities. ThePlayStation 5version of the game will also include all previously released DLC. Ys 9: Monstrum Noxwas already released for the PlayStation 4, first in 2019 in Japan, then followed up by a global release in 2021. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like there would be an upgrade path for gamers who already owned the game on PlayStation 4....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Charles Sims

10 Battle Shonen Anime With The Best English Dubs

Thesubbed versus dubbedargument is familiar to any anime fan, with many holding strong opinions about which version delivers the best experience. Ultimately, viewers love what they love, and the correct answer is always subjective. For viewers who prefer to watch their anime with dubs, it can sometimes be challenging to find ones with the right tonations and stresses that flow well with the story and don’t distract from it or take away from the experience....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Whitney Lara