Reminder: Xbox Could Have Dominated Gaming for Years to Come Had 3 Silly No’s Been 1 Simple and Obvious Yes’

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Nowadays, as Xbox continues to fumble and bumble its way through the industry like a heavy drinker on Friday night, people have begun retrospecting on the brand’s glorious past. There was, after all, a time when it was quite ahead of its competitors. Among the many who look back to the past, trying to figure out what went wrong, some have started to suggest that the organization may never have been sober to begin with, considering its history with Rockstar and other massive studios....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Justin Fuller

Sakura Wars Localization Producer On How the Western Title Was Picked

Sakura Warson PS4, the first console entry in years in the iconic franchise by Sega, has been out for a few months now in the west. Over in Japan, the game is titledShin Sakura Taisen (New Sakura Wars), hinting at a new beginning for the series. In the west, the PS4 game shares its name with the franchise as a whole. Many fans, myself included, were speculating on how the name was coined for this new entry, first announced with the temporary title “Project Sakura Wars” in the west....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Mr. Austin Edwards

Should Silent Hill 2 Remake Use the Resident Evil 4 Camera?

This feature was originally written a few months beforeBloober Team was confirmed as the developer of the Silent Hill 2 remake. Now that our speculation on the studio and the fact that it will be using an over-the-shoulder camera perspective proved to be correct, it feels like a more relevant discussion than ever, so we’ve decided to give it another run. Of the many unconfirmed things that pour out from leakers, coy comments from developers, and rumours coming from apparent industry ‘insiders,’ few seem as certain as the likelihood that Polish developer Bloober Team is indeed working on the next Silent Hill game....

August 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Steven Garcia

Sony Japan Studio's Best Games

It’s a sad day in the world of PlayStation. Following a mediocre PlayStation State of Play,VGC broke the newsthat one of PlayStation’s oldest development houses, Sony Japan Studio would be shutting down - with the bulk of the former staff being absorbed by Team ASOBI, developers ofAstrobot. The studio played its part in developing and co-developing some of Sony’s most iconic titles - let’s take a look at its legacy....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Kristi Cox

STALKER 2 Will Feature Ray Tracing Support and 4K on Xbox Series X

In the midst of last week’s Xbox Games Showcase by Microsoft, the long-anticipatedSTALKER 2made an appearance alongside other marquee games at the event such asHalo Infiniteand the upcomingFablereboot. As the sequel to the cult classicSTALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl,STALKER 2willbring players back to the heart of its post-apocalyptic world, and with the game confirmed to be coming to Xbox Series X, the title will seemingly take advantage of what the system’s graphical capabilities will offer....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Laura Garner

Starfield Players Are Rediscovering This Way To Avoid Bounties

It’s been more than seven months since the release ofStarfield, and whileBethesda’s space exploration RPG has had itsfair share of critics, it still seems to have a dedicated fan base, probably thanks in no small part to its inclusion as a day-one release onGame Pass. Whether it’s the massive number of planets and moons the game gives you to survey or the detailed ship building and customization system, there are a lot of ways to make your Starfield experience your own....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Elizabeth Young

Starfield: Where To Find The Doctor In Akila City

Quick Links Akila Cityis a location that usually crosses the path of everyStarfieldplayer who wants tojoin Freestar Rangers, but other than that, the city also has quite a unique design, giving off strongFalloutvibes. With all its rocky buildings and dusty neighborhoods, Akila City looks like a superb combination of theold-west lifestylein afuturistic era. RELATED:Starfield: Where Is House Va’ruun Located Updated by Isabella Risoni on June 02, 2025:To update this Starfield article and keep it relevant, swapped out the Related links for more recent articles....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Casey Garcia

Sucker Punch Answers Ghost of Tsushima Questions About the Games Length, Side Quests, and More

In a post on thePlayStation Blog,Ghost of Tsushimadeveloper Sucker Punch Productions answers questions about the game such as if the game will have difficulty modes, side missions, its length, and more. When asked if we’ll get to use other weapons like spears and axes, Connell says the katana will be the main weapon players use. Additionally, it can be upgraded with new abilities. Besides that, it’s been confirmed there will be no karma system, there will be a day/night cycle plus dynamic weather, and the game will feature side missions....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Alexandra Aguilar

Supergiant Games Provides Cozy Vibes with 12-Hour Hades Yule Log Video

The holiday season is upon us. Which it’s the time of the year to cozy up under a blanket with a warm cup of cocoa. Supergiant Games, the team behindHades, is adding to the spirit today with a 12-hour long Yule Log in their classic style. So, if you’re able to’t light an actual fire, this is the next best thing. Plus, as they mention inBecause absolutely no one asked for it, now you can cozy up to the infernal heat of the Underworld (and maybe put that fancy new 4K TV to the test) with our 12-Hour House of Hades Yule Log:https://t....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · John Palmer

The Game Awards Offers Special Rewards For Co-Stream Partners

Ahead of next week’s ceremony,The Game Awardsis offering special rewards for official co-stream partners. The annual show presents awards to exceptional games and industry professionals, showcases upcoming titles, and features musical performances.Media entrepreneur and host Geoff Keighley established The Game Awards in 2014 to recognize innovation, creativity, and technical excellence in the video game industry. The Game Awards 2022 will take place on December 8 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Dawn Ali

Tokyo Revengers Episode 20: Release Date, Time, and Preview Revealed

The latest episode ofTokyo Revengers was definitely a delight for Mikey fans, and now, the community can’t wait to watch the next episode. Well, here’s everything you need to know about Episode 20’s release schedule. Tokyo Revengersis a popular Japanese anime based on a manga series of the same name. The story follows Takemichi’s struggle to save his girlfriend. Now that Season 1 is approaching its end, situations are getting more intense for every character....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Elizabeth Robinson

Twinless Sundance Review — Dylan O’Brien Shines Twice Over in Funny, Heartfelt Dramedy

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Dylan O’Brien’s latest starrer is all about grief. Specifically, what happens when an identical twin loses his other half? Six years after his first feature,Straight Up, James Sweeney is back as the writer/director/star of a new Sundance breakout. Twinlessis an uncommonly funny, romantic, and tragic film about twinhood, parasitic relationships, and insecurity. TwinlessSundance Review Twinlessfeatures Dylan O’Brien in a dual role of sorts....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Ms. Whitney Schmidt

World of Warcraft: The War Within, Ranked

A newWorld of Warcraftexpansion means new dungeons, andThe War Withingave us eight solid ones to tackle. Considering bothDragonflightandShadowlandsbrought eight new dungeons to the game at launch as well, there’s no surprise with the amount of content we’re getting. World of Warcraft: The War Within - All New Zones, Ranked Don’t let the low count of four zones fool you. There’s SO much to see and do in all of them!...

August 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1536 words · Kristi Owens