Twitch Streamer xQc Leaves Massive Tip at Restaurant

PopularTwitchstreamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel left a massive tip at a restaurant during a rare IRL livestream in which he ate with a friend before exploring the city a bit. AlthoughxQc has maintained popularity on Twitchfor several years, the livestreamer rarely does IRL content beyond attending big events, but his viewers were recently privy to some of his private life beyond his computer setup.Due to some computer issues on January 19, xQc decided to do an IRLTwitchstream in which he rode a scooter around the streets and ate at a Bubba Gump Shrimp Company among other activities....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Joshua Baldwin

Ways Hunting Was Different In Red Dead Redemption From RDR2

With the massive world and gameplay expansion inRed Dead Redemption 2,many mechanics from the original game were updated to better reflect the more realistic approach and tone for the sequel. But while the additional realism adds to the majesty of the open world,some aspects of realityhave altered one of the core side activities of the game. Since hunting is an infinite andfairly easy way to earn moneyin bothRed Dead Redemptionand the sequel, the changes to several aspects of hunting in favor of realism can make things far different for players familiar with the way hunting worked in the former....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Angela Robinson

What IO Interactive's James Bond Game Should Borrow From Hitman (And What it Shouldn't)

Last year, IO Interactive announced that it was working on aJames Bondvideo game, with theworking title beingProject 007. It will seemingly feature an entirely new James Bond story, showcasing the very first origin story for the character. Notably, this will be the firstJames Bondvideo game since 2012’s007 Legends, an unusually long gap for a franchise that typically had a new game every year or two for quite some time. IO Interactive is probably best known for its work on theHitmanseries, which seesHitman 3release this month....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · John Williams

World of Warcraft Finally Adding Popular Quality of Life Feature to Vendors

World of Warcraftis adding a new button to vendors in its nextDragonflightpatch that will make players’ lives a lot easier. Though many players used addons to bring this feature to the game previously, it will now be an official part ofWorld of Warcraft. Since the launch ofDragonflight,World of Warcrafthas implemented tons of updates to its user interface. From new resource windows and HUD features to customizable positioning and accessibility options,World of Warcrafthas done a lot to improve the UIin subtle ways....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Jennifer Morse

Wuthering Waves: The Fabled Magnetic Cube Mechanics Quest Guide

Wuthering Waveshas an ample number of side quests available for players to test out their puzzle solving skills. Most of the hard puzzles are featured in the exploration quests, which unlock regions for players. However, there are a few side quests out there that have some puzzles which can be quite difficult. The Fabled Magnetic Cube Mechanics Quest inWuthering Wavesis a 3-day quest where players have to solvethree puzzlesover the course ofthree days in real timeto complete this lengthy quest....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · James Hernandez

Xbox Game Pass Already Has 4 Games Announced for June 2022

Microsoft’sXbox Game Passsubscription service gets new games every month, but Microsoft doesn’t like to announce them too far in advance. Instead, Microsoft likes to keep the focus on the newXbox Game Passgames that are coming in the near future, usually announcing them in two week batches. The same is likely to be true for the new Xbox Game Pass games for June 2022, meaning fans shouldn’t expect to learn more about the lineup until around June 1....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Heather Owens

10 Forgotten Platformers That Deserve A Reboot

Action platformers have always been a popular video game genre seeingthe likes of Mario,Sonic,Mega Man, and many more. However, some classic platformers have been lost to the obscurity of the ages. Whether it was the evolution of new generation consoles or the release of newer more popular franchises, these platformers were the foundation of the everlasting genre. RELATED:The 10 Best Platformer Games (According To Metacritic) Many of these great lost games haveinteresting mechanics, impressive design, and even some great branding opportunities....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Charles Meza

10 Retro '90s Games That Are Utterly Impossible To Beat

With revolutionary developments such as the popularization of 3D games, the'90s is possibly the most impactful gaming decade. Upgraded gameplay mechanics made ’90s games easier to beat, as well as more mainstream, than'80s games.Even so, there are many examples of ’90s games that are too hard. RELATED:10 Reasons Why The Sega Dreamcast Failed Impossible to beat for the average gamer, these games have steep learning curves and inconceivably difficult levels. Whether it’s boss fights or an onslaught of enemies, by the end of this listicle, you’ll learn why these games stood out....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Tina Garcia

Animal Crossing Fans Should Keep an Eye on a New Switch Game Coming on October 31

Summary Animal Crossingfans should brace themselves for a comfy Nintendo Switch game coming this October. From emerging developer Ambertail Games comesAmber Isle, a cozy sim that follows prehistoric creatures in a quaint and scenic village. Similar to Timmy and Tommy Nook inAnimal Crossing, players will act as the village’s shopkeeper to craft and sell items to the Paleofolk, upgrade their store with new and exclusive items, and decorate the village to their liking....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Ashley Carter

Animal Crossing Player Gets Creeped Out By a Weird Message in a Bottle

AnAnimalCrossingplayer has shared a creepy message in a bottle found in an older title in the series with other gamers online. TheAnimalCrossingfranchise first made its debut in 2002 on the Nintendo GameCube and sold over 2 million copies worldwide upon release. Since then, its fanbase has grown extensively. In 2021AnimalCrossingwas inducted into the Strong Museum of Play’s World Video Game Hall of Fame. Now years later, some players are discovering interesting things in older titles and sharing them online with others to enjoy....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Joseph Smith

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Creates Zelda Dream Island

Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas given players the tools to create a world of their own making. From designing unique clothing at the Able Sisters to renovating the layout of the island withterraforming using the Island Designer app, there are many opportunities for players to personalize their characters and their homes. One player decided to use these elements to recreate their island in the style of a classic video game franchise....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Brandon Foster

Apex Legends: The Best Counters for Newcastle

Apex Legends' 13th Season, Saviors, has just dropped, and along with a new Battle Pass, some map tweaks, and some general quality of life improvements, a brand new playable Legend has been introduced. Named Newcastle, this new Legend takes a primarily defensive role, with abilities that allow him to drag downed teammates and deploy a range of sturdy shields capable of protecting the entire team. Unlike most new Legends when they’re first introduced,Newcastle seems like a middle-of-the-road characterwith quite a few counters to his abilities....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Danny Villanueva

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Best Skills For A Berserker Build

Summary TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has always had a lot of fun combat options, butAssassin’s Creed Valhallaturns battle into a fully customizable experience. Players who favor stealth will find a lot of interesting options, and it’s a blast to go fully overpowered by purchasing every skill possible. But the best thatValhallahas to offer lies in how easy it is to put together specific builds, and none are quite as brutal or satisfying as the Berserker Assassin build....

July 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Donna Dickerson