Skull and Bones Shows 30 Minutes of New Gameplay Footage in Wake of Big Release Date Delay

Nearly 30 minutes of gameplay fromSkull and Bonesis shared in a new devstream off the back of the pirate game’s recent delay. As frustrating as the delay may be for everyone involved, Ubisoft continues to work diligently to completeSkull and Bones. It may not feel like that to those who have been anxiously awaitingSkull and Bones, though, which is why Ubisoft has decided to share a substantial look at the game’s narrative experience in an extended video....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Christopher Clay

Sony Tries New Strategy to Stop Japanese PS5 Scalpers

Ask anybody who’s attempted to purchase aSony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, or new graphics card in the past couple of years and most will agree that the scalping problem has gotten way out of hand. And it’s not just next-gen consoles or upper-tier graphics cards that have fallen prey to the unscrupulous tactics of resellers. Just last year, there were stories ofscalpers stampeding through Walmart to get Pokemon cards, ripping open cereal boxes, and trying to buy multiple McDonald’s Happy Meals to get at the coveted trading cards....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Ryan Garcia

Star Wars: Things You Didn't Know About Twi’leks

Star Warshas introduced a variety of strange aliens since its beginning. Just the Mos Eisley Cantina scene ofA New Hopeintroduced several aliens that have since become staples of both old and new canon. And yet few are quite as iconic or easily recognizableas the twi’lek. They were mostly supporting and background characters in both the classic and prequel trilogy. But somehow their distinct appearance resonated with fans. They come in many different colors but they are immediately recognizable by their set of head-tails....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Robert Jones

The Activision Blizzard Acquisition May Be a Move to Get Game Pass on PS5 and Switch

There has been a lot of speculation regarding the motivations behind whyMicrosoftpurchased Activision Blizzard. At the end of the day, the reason why major corporations buy other major corporations is to make money, but the specifics as to how that’s going to happen with this particular acquisition are still up in the air. Because of the widespread popularity ofthe IPs owned by Activision Blizzard, plenty of fans are skeptical about whether they’ll all become Xbox exclusive titles in the future....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Judith Robinson

The Hidden Secret To Making A Good Stephen King Adaptation

As one of the most prolific and popular horror writers in the world, Stephen King has a lot of source material for moviemakers to pull from. Over the years there has been a steady stream of television and movie adaptations of King’s work, ranging from his biggest and longest works likeITandThe Standto his lesser-known, and short stories likeStand By MeandThe Shawshank Redemption. Movies likeThe Shining, IT,andStand By Mehave cemented themselves as great films in their own right, with moments like “Here’s Johnny!...

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Rose Clark

The Sims 4 Hispanic Heritage and Skin Tone Update Leads to Backlash

August 02, 2025, was a big day forThe Sims 4for two major reasons. The first skin tone update rolled out, supposedly fixing the blotchy, pixelated darker skin tones in-game. Second, the developer announced a surprise addition to the update in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. It wasn’t much, necessarily, but the surprise free patch included new clothing, recipes, build/buy mode objects, and even a new base game tattoo. As inclusive asThe Sims 4team has tried to be recently, many players were upset after the free patch....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Marissa Evans

Valheim: How to Join Friends

Sometimes, even the strongest Vikings need a little help getting to Valhalla. Fortunately, playing with friends inValheimis a fairly easy task to accomplish in just a few easy steps. With wellover three million copies soldand concurrent player counts peaking over 400,000, it shouldn’t be hard to find someone to play with, even if no friends own the game. There are community servers to join inValheim, though the standard warnings apply when joining servers filled with strangers....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Rachael Thompson

World of Warcraft Adding a New Permanent Halloween Mount

World of Warcraftis adding a new broom mount to the game for its in-game Halloween event. This newWorld of Warcraftmount can be used year-round, and will likely be easily-obtained by all players through the Trading Post. It seems likeWorld of Warcraftis planning something big for Hallow’s Endthis year. New achievements, rewards, and zone updates discovered on the Patch 10.1.7 Public Test Realm have teased just a few of the things players can expect for the year’s spookiest in-game event....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Margaret Stevens

Wuthering Waves: Resonators Guide (Elements, Stats, Skills, & More)

Wuthering Waveshas plenty of different mechanics that make the game so enjoyable to learn as you get started with your first playthrough. Among the various things to learn in the game, Resonators are one of the most important. Resonators are essentiallycharacters that you may controlduring your adventures, and each one has its own unique skills. There are quite a few things to learn regarding Resonators to give yourself a better understanding of how they function, and how you can grant yourself an advantage in certain situations....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Harry Decker

Xbox on PC Update to Give Players More Control of Their Games

Xboxon PC has been criticized in the past for not being the most user-friendly experience, especially when compared to other PC launchers. Microsoft looks like its trying to change the narrative though, as a new update will bring a ton more control forXboxon PC users and their games. Towards the middle of the last generation of consoles, Microsoft had some make-up work to do, having made some bold business decisions with the launch of the Xbox One....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Maureen Taylor

10 Great Console FPS Games That Came Out Before Halo

In November 2001,Halorevolutionized first-person shooters and the entire gaming industry. In addition to making Microsoft’s first console a force to be reckoned with, Bungie also finally figured out how to make a console first-person shooter experience on par with what PC gamers had been experiencing for years. Related:10 First-Person Shooters That Are Too Short That is not to say console FPS games were not around beforeHalo, however. The ten games below are all classics within the genre and did so before Bungie’s magnificent Xbox launch title....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Barbara Baird

All Alpha Pal Locations in Palworld

Quick Links Palworldis a colorful open-world survival game that allows players to build their base, capture Pals, and battle powerful bosses. ThoughPalworld’stower bosses are some of the toughest enemiesplayers can face, Alpha Pals also pose a unique challenge. Legendary Alpha Pals, in particular, are incredibly hard to beat, but they offer rewards for players brave enough to take them on. Alpha Pals, also known as Field Bosses, are super buffed Pals that can offer serious loot if players manage to take them down....

May 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1585 words · Charles Odom

All Fast Travel Locations in Little Kitty, Big City

Little Kitty, Big Cityfeatures dozens upon dozens of collectibles, and players will have to explore every corner of the city to find them all. Even though traversing through the game as a cat is incredibly fun, sometimes you just gotta get somewhere fast so unlocking fast travel will be on many player’s priority list. Thankfully, gamers can get access to fast travel as soon as they start the game. This guide tells players everything they need to know about unlocking fast travel portals inLittle Kitty, Big City....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Shawn Clark