PS5: One Major Change the Next-Gen Console Needs to Make

The PlayStation 4 got a lot of things right with its design and focus on gaming. As the lifespan of the PS4 begins to wind down, much of what was innovative about the console when it launched in 2013 has become familiar and expected, and many are looking forward to thePlayStation 5. And while there is a lot to like about the options the PS4 gives when it comes to downloading games and updates, there’s a particular segment of that experience that thePlayStation 5needs to change....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Dustin Thomas

PUBG Update Makes Stealth Kills a Lot Harder

InPlayerUnknown’sBattlegrounds, stealth is an important component of many game-winning plays. One of the most useful tips onhow to win a matchand gain that chicken dinner is to do a surprise attack, where one attacks their opponent before they have a chance to react. However, unfortunately for those who utilize that strategy, going stealth just got a whole lot harder. In a new video, YouTuber WackyJacky101 conducted a test regardingPlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundsfootstep sounds....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Jonathan Williams

PUBG: This is When Sanhok is Coming to Xbox One

SincePlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundslaunched in early access on Xbox One last year, the game has lagged behind its PC counterpart. However, the Xbox One version ofPlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundswill soon become much closer to what the PC version has to offer when it has its proper 1.0 launch on September 4. Xbox’s Major Nelson announcedPUBG’s Xbox One release date at Gamescom 2018 in a video that featured interviews with various members of the development team in South Korea....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Stephanie Weber

Rumor: Persona 5 Fighting Game Could Be in the Works

Persona 5was a massive hit all across the globe, with many players diving into theShin Megami Tenseispin-off series for the very first time. Atlus has made it known that thePersona 5-related games have been massive successes, withPersona 5 RoyalandPersona 5 Strikersboth exceeding sales expectations. As such, it would not be too surprising to hear that Atlus has future plans to capitalize on the massive success thatPersona 5brought to the series. Now, that may just be the case if a renewed domain name is any indication of Atlus' future plans for thePersonaseries....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Julie Lawson

Sea of Stars Director Talks Characters, Lore, and Sewing

August has been a great month for fans of roleplaying games. Smash successBaldur’s Gate 3and the upcoming and hotly anticipatedStarfieldhave kept fans hungry. But sandwiched between those massive launches isSea of Stars, a sophomore project from indie developer Sabotage Studio, which has gotten the attention of RPG lovers. Indeed,Sea of Stars' reviewshave been nothing short of stellar, and it’s an experience any RPG lover would be wise to check out....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Jennifer Potter

Skyrim: 10 Obscure Spells & Shouts That Are Impossible For Players To Obtain

AlthoughSkyrimmay have done away with the beloved custom spell creation system ofprevious games in the series, there are still plenty of prefabricated magic for players to add to their arcane arsenal. And although they aren’t quite as numerous,Skyrimalso introduced “Shouts,” which are basically snippets of dragon language that have profound magical effects when uttered (or shouted, rather) by the Dragonborn. Together, they make for a pretty lengthy list of sorcerous powers for players to hunt down....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Debbie Manning

Sonic Frontiers Director Views the Game's Mods as a 'Rival'

Summary The director ofSonic Frontiers, Morio Kishimoto, views the game’s active community and mods as a “rival” for the developers to surpass. The modding community for the game has been incredibly dedicated ever since its original 2022 release, frommods that improve uponFrontiers' gameplay, to mods that gave Sonic new costumes and outfits to wear. Some of these mods have gotten pretty popular, and many people have been showcasing them on social media and YouTube, some of which managed to get the attention of the developers themselves....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Daniel Davenport

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Trick Makes Using Ziplines Way Easier

Star Wars Jedi: Survivorhas got at least a few more secrets, it would appear, as a player has discovered that ziplines have an entire additional layer of functionality that many people might not be aware of. Having launched on April 28,Survivorhad a rough time at first due to performance issues on various devices. Still, its quality did shine through regardless, and players have been enjoying the game following a series of updates....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Troy Peters

That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime: Every Known Race

Of the various existingisekai anime series,That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimehas managed to set itself apart from its counterparts with its attention to detail andunique world-building. The series begins with Satoru Mikami, a former salaryman who is killed and reincarnated into a slime in a world of magic and fairies. Now namedRimuru Tempest, the slime goes off to explore the world he finds himself in, and he discovers various races that were heard of only in myths and legends....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1250 words · Shane Miranda

The Flash Season 8 Episode 19 Review

This eighth season ofThe Flashhas had a bit of an identity crisis. There are times when it appears that this particular season is a bit of a passing of the torch. There was evenone episode whereThe Flashwas entirely about Barry and Iris’s kids. On the other hand, there have definitely been episodes where it appeared the focus was heading back to a territory where the Flash was at its absolute best....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Nicholas Brandt

The Witcher 4: 10 Plotlines We Need To See Resolved

The Witcheris a fantastic series beloved by many that’s succeeded in branching out to other forms of media, mostly thanks to its quality games and original novels. The games include a wide range of dynamic characters each involved with a plotline or two. RELATED:10 Games To Play If You Like The Witcher 3 The Witchergames are not small by any means, and with such a vast series, it makes sense that some characters, plot points, and details had to be left out....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Ryan Vaughn

Wild Hearts: How to Use 'Flying Vine' Karakuri

Wild Heartsfeatures a unique system of technologically advanced equipment known as ‘karakuri.’ These items are designed to encourage the player to think outside the box when approaching the game’s various quests.Wild Heartshas three main areas where karakuri are essential to the overall gameplay: combat, camp-building, and traversal. One ofWild Hearts’greatest strengths is found in the player’s ability to use karakuri from one group in completely unexpected ways. A perfect example of this mechanic is found in the subject of this guide: the ‘Flying Vine’ karakuri....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Brian Kidd

World of Warcraft Reveals Release Date for Seeds of Renewal Patch

Summary In its first official post of 2024, Blizzard revealed thatWorld of WarcraftPatch 10.2.5, Seeds of Renewal, will go live on January 16. The update will arrive just over two months after the arrival of Patch 10.2, the final major patch forWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight,but Seeds of Renewal will bring additional story content and customization options. The news of Seeds of Renewal’s release arrived one day afterWorld of Warcraftsneakily added a vendor in Valdrakkennamed Ms....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Mr. Maurice Robertson