Epic Games Store Reveals Next Pair of Free Games

TheEpic Games Store’s mission to deliver free games to users of the storefront week after week continues through mid-June. Two more free games have now been revealed, to be unlocked starting on Thursday, June 25. Those two games areAER: Memories of Old, a beautiful flying game, andStranger Things 3: The Game, the counterpart to the TV show’s third season. These games and more will be available entirely free for those with anEpic Games Storeaccount....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Allison Rogers DVM

Fall Guys Shows Battle Royales Don't Need Guns

No doubt about it, battle royales have been a major hit on the tail-end of the eighth console generation. Games likePUBG,Fortnite,Apex Legends, andWarzonehave proven time and time again that the genre can change and evolve drastically over time. Now the next evolution in battle royale games seemingly begins withFall Guys, though this game is drastically different compared to previous popular battle royale titles. Practically every battle royale game has been a shooter of some kind, butFall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutis simply not that....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Laura Sanchez

Fallout Needs to Return to Its CRPG Roots

TheFalloutseries has had its ups and downs over its long lifespan. Some fans were worried when Bethesda acquired the property and began developing a first-person game in the style ofOblivion, but many were also ultimately happy with the result.New Vegasis considered a classic, butFallout 4andFallout76left much to be desired in the eyes of RPG traditionalists. If Bethesda is going to revive a more traditional interest inFalloutand make it more thanThe Elder Scrolls’ apocalyptic cousin, it might be worth returning to the series’ roots....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Timothy Bernard

Former BioWare Dev Says Anthem 2 Would Have Been 'Great'

A former BioWare developer provides a bit more development insight into Electronic Art’s third-person shooterAnthem, and that its sequel could have been something potentially great. For a studio known for sprawling RPG franchises likeDragon AgeandMass Effect, many were surprised whenEA and BioWare revealed the more action heavy shooterAnthem. Taking control of four distinct Iron Man style suits called Javelins, players entered a shared world that could be tackled solo or in groups....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jillian Hines

Fortnite Fans Are Not Happy About the New UI

Summary Following the recentFortniteupdate, fans have taken to social media to decry the user interface changes which most seem to agree makes finding content harder and clutters the screen. Updates and patches are fairly constant for live service based experience likeFortnite, as the developer works to keep the game fresh and interesting to entice players to continue logging in. In addition to seasonal content and battle passes,Fortnitecontinues to update its in-game store with new cosmetic contentas well as promote limited time events for players to check out....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Christopher Johnson

Gamer Discovers Luigi Hidden in a Sega Dreamcast Prototype

Luigimay be Mario’s little brother, but he’s an iconic character all the same. Surprisingly, one gamer has foundLuigiburied within the prototype of the classic Sega Dreamcast title,Sega GT. Mario’s younger brother, Luigi, is one of the franchise’s most popular characters, as well as one of its most memed. Whether he’s hunting down ghosts in his mansions, or giving players the death stare inMario Kart, Luigi has an unmatchable personality and charm....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Samantha Boyd

Genshin Impact Launching Sooner Than Anticipated on PC, Mobile

Nintendo’s Switch launch titleBreath of the Wildhas been praised by actress Brie Larsonand hundreds of thousands of other players around the world, earning it numerous Game of the Year nods when it released in 2017. Mihoyo’s open-world action RPGGenshin Impacthas been controversial for its similarities to the landmarkZeldatitle, but offers plenty of its own flavor with an anime aesthetic. Today, it was confirmed that the game will be releasing on PC and mobile devices earlier than some may have expected....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Amanda Moore

Genshin Impact: Best Beidou Build

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters AsGenshin Impactcontinues to grow and expand, the game continues to release new characters into the game with their own special abilities. That doesn’t take away the fact that some old characters can still shine inGenshin Impact. Beidou, for example, wields the claymore and specializes in Electro DMG counterattacks and a decent off-field DMG. This effectively makes her a powerful team member and a good fit in many team compositions....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 772 words · Paul Mullins

Grand Theft Auto: Most Ruthless Characters In The Series

There is perhaps no franchise riddled with crimes as a mechanic thanGrand Theft Auto. The famed series has players shoot, steal, and everything in between. The only thing that can makeGrand Theft Autoseem somewhat reasonable with its carnage, is to provide the player with more ruthless ways of grounding them in this specific reality from Rockstar Games. Related:Video Game Characters Who Instantly Die When They Touch Water There have been some great characters in theGrand Theft Autofranchise over the years, and withGTA 6well underway, there’s bound to be more....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Jesse Fry

Halo Infinite Season 1 Lasts Until May 2022

Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Beta has begun, giving fans a jump start on its first battle pass ahead of the game’s full launch. Amidst the frenzy of news regarding the Beta, 343 Industries has announced just how longHalo Infinite’s first battle pass season will run for. Over the past few years, the battle pass has become the typical reward-based progression system in multiplayer games across the industry. From the originalFortnitebattle passes, to nowCall of Duty,Apex Legends, and evenRocket League, battle passes give players additional reasons to keep coming back to a certain game....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Glenda Hall

Harry Potter What Are The Unforgivable Curses?

The world ofHarry Potteris magical and vast, allowing years of imagination to blossom from its creation. But while there are many wondrous things that came from its magic, there are some creations that can send fear through the most powerful wizards. Unforgivable curses are just like what the name suggests, spells that are inexcusable to use. There are several other ways that wizards can defend themselves if needed, so avoiding these are ideal in the wizarding world....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Stephen Strickland

Hogwarts Legacy Collector's Edition Pre-Order Date and Contents Confirmed

It’s been a longer than anticipated road for the highly anticipated Wizarding World game,Hogwarts Legacy. Following amajor State of Play reveal earlier this year, Avalanche has been slowly drip feeding details to fans through short clips like an ASMR video focused solely on some of the environments players will be able to explore in game. As the game slowly approaches its release date early in 2023, new details continue to arrive....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Crystal Beck

Incredible Animation Combines Hollow Knight: Silksong and Spider-Verse

Summary When it comes to fan-made crossovers, there’s no limit to what fans can create, as one recently illustrated with a remarkable animation mashing upHollow Knightwith the filmSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. In doing so, they brought together two of the most influential IPs in their respective niches in a brilliantly executed way. It goes without saying at this point thatHollow Knighthas become one of the biggest names in the Metroidvania genre....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · James Fowler