Overwatch 2 Confirms Major Roadhog Nerf, Potential Rework

According to one Blizzard developer, there are plans to seriously nerf Tank hero Roadhog inOverwatch 2. The switch to a 5v5 setup and the associated buffs that Tanks received across the board has made Roadhog a little too powerful in the eyes of manyOverwatch 2players, so it’s safe to say that there will be those who are happy with the nerf. Roadhog has been a playable character inOverwatchsince the original game launched in 2016....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Crystal Summers MD

Persona 3 Reload Could Be More Expensive Than Expected

Recent evidence suggests thatPersona 3 Reloadcould be following other AAA games and will be priced at $70 at launch. Originally announced during the Xbox Games Showcase,Persona 3 Reloadis a completeoverhaul of the originalPersona 3from 2006, adding a number of quality of life features that make it akin to modern RPGs like Atlus' ownPersona 5. That being said, this remake is explicitly based on the 2006 original without too many influences from the re-releases that came after likePersona 3 PortableandFES....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Amanda Johnson

Pokemon GO(June 2022)

Adventure Week is well underway andPokemon GOtrainers currently havea ton of special activities to enjoyduring these early days of The Season of Go. In addition to all of the special spawns appearing as part of the event, there is also an exciting week of Battle Raid bosses in place at both the Legendary and Mega tiers. Trainers likely just finished updating theirlist of Groudon countersto prepare for this week’s Tier 5 Battle Raids, but some players may want an extra challenge and attempt to tackle some Mega Raids, as well....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Makayla Franklin

Pokemon GO: How to Evolve Eevee Into Sylveon

The second part of the Luminous Legends Y event is now active inPokemon GOfor all players to enjoy. While the first part may have brought thelegendary Pokemon Yveltalto the game, this part has brought the incredibly popular evolution of Eevee, Sylveon. Sylveon is a pure Fairy-type Pokemon and the last of Eevee’s evolutions to be implemented intoPokemon GO. Celebrating its release, players will be able to get Sylveon-themed clothing items for their in-game avatar in the in-game store....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Lisa Krause

Rumor: Helldivers 2 Leak Shows New Plasma Pistol

Summary The latestHelldivers 2leak shows a plasma pistol that will reportedly be available in the future. Over the past months,Helldivers 2players have been treated to leaksthat revealed details about the upcoming content. Recently, one provided a sneak peek into new Illuminate enemies, while another showed a new off-road vehicle that Arrowhead could add to its over-the-shoulder game in the future. Helldivers 2, having received positive reviews at launch, released several updates to boost player engagement....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Cindy Freeman

Scariest Serial Killers In Video Games

Just like horror movies, thebest horror gamesalso gave fans some memorable and terrifying serial killers over the years. Some of these murderers were new creations, but fans were also able to meet their favorite serial killers again from popular movie franchises. RELATED:Scariest Game Locations That Will Make You Sleep With The Lights On Gamers love serial killer games because these often petrifying stories also come with great twists, fun world-building, and hard-to-solve mysteries that keep players engaged throughout the whole experience....

July 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1388 words · Kelsey Frederick

Something's Off About Star-Lord in Square Enix's Guardians of the Galaxy

At Square Enix’s E3 show,Deus Exdeveloper Eidos-Montreal showed off itsGuardians of the Galaxygame. The trailer and gameplay demo both contained high-octane action, striking visuals in bold colors, and of course a suitably iconic soundtrack.Guardianscomic writers appear on the credits, and the game features the recognizable team of Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Racoon, and the inimitable Groot. All of these elements point to aGuardiansgame sticking close to the tone of its source material....

July 16, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Kayla Patterson

Sony Files Patent for New MMO Server Tech

Summary A recently publicized patent application fromSonyshows that the company is interested in developing new technology for maintaining large online servers for MMO games. WhileSonyhas previously developed and published a handful of MMOs, the company has not attempted such a project in over a decade. Sony has been responsible for many widely beloved video games over the years, but it has never had a strong presence in the MMO genre. In 2004 the company releasedEverQuest II, a less successful sequel to the genre-defining MMOEverQuest, and in 2011 it co-publishedDC Universe Online,both under the auspices of a subsidiary company called Sony Online Entertainment....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Ashley Henson

Spider-Man 2 Player Discovers a Way to Free Roam as Venom

Summary This article contains spoilers for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 OneMarvel’s Spider-Man 2player has found a glitch that allows them to free roam as Venom. It goes without saying thatSpider-Man 2is another big release in Insomniac’sSpider-Manfranchise. The game has received many plaudits from media outlets and hardcore fans for its emotional story, massive world, cutting-edge graphics, and streamlined combat system. With a roster of villains to fight against,Spider-Man 2delivers a superior gameplay experience that fans have been waiting for quite some time....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Ashley Klein

Stardew Valley's Lore Approach Is a Great Blueprint for Future Cozy Games

Cozy games are classified as “cozy” for a reason. They are largely meant to be highly accessible experiences that put very little pressure on players to do one thing or another, all while generally being as shallow as possible to avoid any confusion about their worlds and narratives. This allows players to pick them up and put them down with ease, never starting a play session out of obligation but primarily out of a desire to briefly escape the chaos of their own world for some time in a less demanding virtual reality where even the most mundane tasks are fulfilling....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Janet Johnston

The Batman Director Matt Reeves Shares First Trailer Image

The Batmandirector Matt Reeves took to social media to share the first pic from the exciting new trailer that’s set to debut at the DC FanDome event. DC FanDome, an event that will highlight many of the new thrilling DC releases to come likeBlack Adam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, The Flash, and of course,The Batman, has many fans anxiously awaiting. With thebrief teaser announcement ofThe Batman’s2nd trailerset to release on October 16th, Reeves has elevated the hype to another level....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Dr. Rebecca Hardin

The Best First-Person Shooter Games That Aren't Battlefield or Call of Duty

When gamers think of the first-person shooter genre, theCall of DutyandBattlefieldfranchises often are the first to come to mind, and it’s for good reason. BothCall of DutyandBattlefieldhave dominated the FPS landscapefor nearly two decades, releasing games that range from historical shooter to futuristic battlefields and mastering the formula for an engaging multiplayer suite that keeps fans coming back for more competition. There are a lot of other FPS games that have thrived alongside thewildly successfulCall of DutyandBattlefieldfranchises, though, creating a fun and competitive shooter experience that engages fans for years....

July 16, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Daniel Warner

The Best Turn-Based RPGs On The PS4

Summary While PlayStation 5 consoles remain a hot commodity at this time, the PlayStation 4 continues to be used by millions of players around the globe who either haven’t upgraded yet or don’t plan on it. Because of this, the PS4 is some people’s primary platform to play many of the great games in the PlayStation library. Those who are interested in turn-based RPGs don’t have to rush to next-generation just yet....

July 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1325 words · Michael Kelly