Why Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Bargainer Statues Are Perfect Threequel Material

Warning: MASSIVE STORY SPOILERS for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ahead. Proceed at your own risk.Zeldagames often come with very high stakes, andThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis no exception. Princess Zelda disappears, and it’s up to Link to defeat the Demon King Ganondorf before he lays waste to Hyrule. Over the course of the journey, Link learns all kinds of things aboutBreath of the Wild’s mysterious Zonai, butThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomisn’t without its own mysteries....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Alexander Padilla

World of Warcraft Players Might Get New Chance to Get Exclusive Items

Summary World of Warcraftmay be bringing back exclusive items like the Reins of the Kor’kron War Wolf via the Trading Post. If it does,World of Warcraftwould set a new precedent by allowing rare items like Ahead of the Curve achievement mounts to be obtained after their windows of exclusivity close. Certain items inWorld of Warcraftare locked behind difficult challenges and achievements, such as Ahead of the Curve – the seasonal Feat of Strength awarded for clearing a Heroic raid while it is current endgame content....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Kimberly Gonzalez

Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Should Play Final Fantasy 12 Before It Leaves

RELATED:What’s Final Fantasy 12, Final Fantasy Tactics Writer Yasumi Matsuno Working On Next? Final Fantasy 12 is Unique Among Mainline Final Fantasy’s Upon startingFinal Fantasy 12, players are taken tothe fictional world of Ivalice, a fantasy setting popularized byFinal Fantasy Tactics. As with its Ivalice peers,FF12focuses on bands of mercenaries and criminals while wars and political machinations rage in the background. The story is regularly compared toStar Wars, and it’s often observed that protagonists Vaan and Penelo’s character arcs end too early, but the strength of the setting and the supporting cast still shines through....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Jeanne Francis

Xbox Releases $1,000 Master Chief-Inspired Football Helmet

For over 20 years,Halohas been one of the dominant franchises in the video game landscape. In a year already full of special merchandise, Xbox has teamed up with Riddel to create a limited editionHalofootball helmet inspired by none other than Master Chief. It’s the 20th anniversary of both Xbox andHalo, and to celebrate there has been a litany of exclusive items released. Well beforeHalo Infinite’s debuted, Xbox launched a lineup of special 20th-anniversary gear, some of which prioritize Xbox iconography, with others incorporatingHalographics as well....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · George Baker

A Super Smash Bros.-Style Marvel Fighting Game Was Once in Development

Marvel, at one point, nearly had a fighting game in the vein of theSuper Smash Bros.series on its hands. The Marvel world and characters seem ripe for such an expansive crossover, as its heroes are frequently present in crossover media, and they possess a host of wild powers perfect for a brawl. Though development eventually steered away from theSuper Smash Bros.formula, the idea of what could have been is still an intriguing one to ponder....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Shannon Rodriguez

Adults 35-65+ Are Playing More Video Games Than Ever

Adults are playing more video games than ever before, according to a report done by the NPD Group. Part of the NPD Group’s 2020 Evolution of Entertainment report contains data on time spent playing video games based on age. Based on the report, players are spending approximately two more hours a week on playing video games than in 2019. The study also tracked the change in totaltime invested in video gamesbetween 2019 and 2020, and the results may surprise some....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Bryan Taylor

AEW Fan Rushes Ring, Claims to Be Jim Cornette Fan

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,All Elite Wrestlinghas been producing shows exclusively from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida. At first, these Daily’s PlaceAEWshows only had wrestlers in attendance as “fans,” but real fans have slowly been phased in throughout the year. And now that the pandemic is getting under better control in the United States, AEW is finally back on the road, hosting its first live episode of AEW Dynamite outside of Daily’s Place since 2020 on Wednesday, July 7....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Willie Young

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Players Find Easy High Round Strategy In Mauer Der Toten

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies’ latest Survival map, Mauer Der Toten, can be fairly difficult when playing normally. However, one new strategy sees players using a ridiculously easy camping spot, makingCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies’ latest map a walk in the park. When first playing Mauer Der Toten, gamers will likely find that it is a bit more difficult than Die Maschine and Firebase Z. This is largely because of the many mini bosses that will be spawning into Berlin....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Frank Santos

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Players Notice Interesting Tombstone Detail

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies fans have had access to the Tombstone perk for a month now, as it made its debut alongside Firebase Z. Despite spending all that time with Tombstone, though,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans have just now noticed an interesting detail with its container. While the detail in question may give fans some more appreciation for the perk, Tombstone has certainly had a rough road thus far....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Daniel Case

Call of Duty: Warzone Players Are Tired Of Waiting For Nuke Event

While the story ofCall of Duty: Warzoneis accelerating, many fans are upset with the developer’s pacing. Players have been talking about and expecting a “Nuke” event to launch, but instead all fans are seeing is a slow spread of the undead across Verdansk. Players have been waiting for theCall of Duty: Warzonenuke to launch since it was discovered in Bunker 11, but it seems there will be more filler content before fans can finally see the map destroyed....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Shawn Stewart

Comparing the PlayStation Portal to the Nintendo Switch

Summary PlayStation has entered the competition for handheld gaming in the ninth generation of consoles with the launch of thePlayStation Portal. While it’s easy to compare the PlayStation Portal to other handhelds like the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally, Sony’s new handheld has some key differences from these other consoles that are worth taking a look at. Being able to playPlayStationgames portably is an enticing prospect, but interested players should know what they’re getting into before purchasing a PlayStation Portal....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Janet Fuller

Cyberpunk 2077 Streaming Mode Still Plays Copyrighted Song

Cyberpunk 2077is playable now, but the game’s plentiful bugs have been hurting the experience for many players. As it turns out, streamers ofCyberpunk 2077are not safe from the game’s issues either, as the game’s Streaming Mode contains a major bug of its own. Though CD Projekt Red stated thatCyberpunk 2077music would be safefor streaming near the end of October, this statement was only partially correct. While most of the game’s soundtrack is safe for streaming, a few tracks are licensed and could result in DMCA takedowns if caught by Twitch....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Michelle Russell

Destiny 2 Nerfing Some Top Tier Weapons Including Falling Guillotine

Destiny 2: Beyond Lightreleases in just under three weeks, and Bungie still has lots more news to share. While fans had gotten a thorough look intothe upcoming Stasis subclasses, there hasn’t been much talk about weapons and sandbox in the new expansion. However, today’sThis Week at Bungieblog goes over the key ways the player arsenal will change come November. Large sandbox changes arrive every expansion andDestiny 2: Beyond Lightis no exception....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Jean Stephens