First-party Xbox development team The Initiative will be announcing its first game later this month, a new report has revealed. A rumor from just last week claimed thatThe Initiative is developing an action-adventure gamethat will have online features. A report by Video Games Chronicle has revealed that the Xbox team will be holding an Xbox Game Studios event on June 13, 2025. Sources claim that the event will featureThe Initiativeamong a star-studded lineup of first-party Xbox studios....

Summary Xbox chief marketing officer Jerret West is leaving the company forRoblox. Prior to his time at Xbox, West worked as the vice president of marketing at Netflix. With this track record,Robloxmay be getting ready for a big push in a new direction. There could be plenty of changes headed toRoblox, but there are no certainties, and it’s possible that the priority is simply expanding the player base of an already massive game....

AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer recently made use of their 3D printer creatively by creating a beautiful phone stand based on the life sim’s Crescent Moon Chair. Showcasing the utility of theAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfurniture itemas a device holder, the 3D printed piece is one unique way for fans to have a piece of the video game to look at on their desks and tables at home. With such a variety of furniture and cute items found inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, it is not surprising for the fanbase to want to make real-life versions of them....

Quick Links When players finally reach Act 3 ofBaldur’s Gate 3, there’s one major obstacle left that stands between them and the city of Baldur’s Gate itself: Wyrm’s Rock Fortress. To continue, players must find a way into the stronghold. Fortunately, there are a few methods players can use to gain access. Two quests can provide passes that the gate guards won’t ignore, going to jail can get players onto the island, and spells like Bestow Flight andDimension Doorcan bypass the drawbridge entirely....

Benedict Cumberbatch, star of theNetflixfilmThe Power of the Dog, has come to the defense of the Oscar-nominated film following harsh comments made by fellow actor, Sam Elliott. Netflix’sThe Power of the Doghas earned 12 Academy Award nominations this year,including Best Pictureand Best Director. Cumberbatch received a nomination for Best Leading Actor for his role in the film, and Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee also received nominations for their supporting roles....

Summary Survival: Fountain of Youthputs players in the shoes of a shipwreck survivor who hascrashlanded on a mysterious island. Navigating the inhospitable wilderness of the islands requires forethought and preparation. Crafting the right item at the right time can save players a lot of hassle by preparing them for the island’s dangers before they become a real issue. Having a laundry list of items that need to be crafted first in order to get a good start in the game can be quite helpful,especially at higher difficulties....

Sony’sPlayStation Plus Extrasubscription gives players access to games that cover most needs. The service has lengthy RPGs likeDragon Quest 11andSkyrim, shorter action games likeRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and competitive multiplayer titles likeFor Honor. There should be something for just about anyone, and that includes co-op. Local co-op and split-screen games encourage friends to come together for a night in front of the TV, and the best examples of these releases on PS Plus are mentioned in this article....

Trollsor troll-like creatures often appear on-screen in fantasy-based movies or video games as mythological-inspired creatures from fantasy worlds and lore. However, they sometimes show up in perhaps less-expected genres, like survival horrors and puzzle platformers, with most having a domineering and sinister appearance. RELATED:Best Trolls In Movies In video games, trolls can function as PVE enemies or full-on bosses for players to fight. Although there are numerous possible encounters with trolls where the species is vast and varied, particularly in MMORPGs likeWorld of Warcraft, there are undoubtedly some more memorable and well-known trolls over others for different reasons and those which pack a punch for challenge and ferocity....

OneElden Ringgamer saw a strange bug that made a dragon disappear.Elden Ringis a massive game with a captivating story woven around many notable characters like Ranni, Melina, and Marika. In addition, the FromSoftware title is known for its enjoyable gameplay and the enormous open world that rewards players who explore it. As many expected,Elden Ringwon theGame of The Year award, along with the awards for Best Game Direction and Best Art Direction....

Summary In the modern age of gaming, there are certain expectations placed on DLC, especially those that use the term ‘expansion’ in their marketing. Any DLC that costs above the $20 mark is expected to offer a sizable addition to the base game, including new enemy types, new areas, and a handful of new mechanics or new ways to play. When aDLC is above the $40 mark, those expectations are turned up significantly, which put a lot of pressure onElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreebefore launch....

Paid in Full is a side job inCyberpunk 2077that players will receive after completing just a handful of main story missions. It centers around paying off a debt to a very helpfulRipperdocnamed Viktor, and the amount of money that is owed is not insignificant. More specifically, players will need to part with a total of 21,000 eddies if they wish to completeCyberpunk 2077’s Paid in Full mission, and indeed some fans may wonder if they should take on such a sizable expense....

Destinydeveloper Bungie is not one to shy away from an opportunity to tease new content. Whether it’s upcoming story missions, an exotic quest, or something as large as theBeyond Light expansion, fans can expect that the studio will have something planned. It should come as no surprise, then, that theDestiny 2community is in the midst of trying to decode an ARG spurned on by a video message from Bungie. Players believe that there are numerous secrets to be found within the message, and some even believe they could offer clues towards the new raid....

Getting ahold ofDestiny 2’s Solstice Hero armor isn’t the easiest thing. Doing so requires quite a bit of time spent within theTrials of Osiris, which just so happens to be one of the most competitive PVP arenas in the game. Trials of Osiris sees teams of three go against each other in an unforgiving elimination format. After each battle the player participates in, they are matched with more skilled teams until they manage to win seven matches in total or lose three matches....