PSA: Fake State of Play Rumors are Circulating on Social Media

Last week,Sonyconfirmed itsnext State of Playevent for this upcoming Thursday, June 2. Many were a little disheartened when it confirmed that there would be no first-party titles, likeGod of War: Ragnarok, but there will still be plenty to see. Namely, the State of Play event will focus on third-party titles, as well as new details and games for PS VR2. Many still have high hopes for the presentation, withFinal Fantasy 16being one of the biggest hopes for the State of Play event....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Kristen Shepherd

Quantic Dream Issues Statement Following Toxic Workplace Lawsuit Decision

A statement has been issued by game development studioQuantic Dreamfollowing the conclusion of a court case within France’s Court of Appeal of Paris. The case at hand regards an ex-Quantic Dreamemployee’s accusations regarding a toxic and hostile work environment, with specific reference to photoshopped images depicting bigotry shared via group email. The appeals court sided with Quantic Dream, dismissing all claims were and compelling the employee to pay the studio’s legal costs, as well as damages....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · John Thompson

Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Discovers Wearable Scarecrow Hat

Red Dead Redemption 2has a massive open world and it requires a significant time investment for players to see everything the game has to offer. Due to the sheer size ofRed Dead Redemption 2, there are many things that players don’t discover until years after its release, even if others found them closer to launch. Such is the case of theRed Dead Redemption 2scarecrow hat that was recently discovered by some players....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Morgan Salazar

Report Reveals BioShock Infinite's Turbulent Development Process, Mandatory Crunch

A recent report from Jason Schreier revealedBioShock Infinite’s troubling development process, exposing Irrational Games for messy time management and harsh crunch comparable toThe Last of Us 2andCyberpunk 2077. Since its release back in 2013,BioShock Infinitehas won numerous awards for its music, narrative, art design, and character writing. Most reviewers gaveInfinitenear-perfect scores, some of which stating it was one of the best games they had ever played. Its story and themes had evolved from pastBioShockinstallments, which were mostly centered around the action with an overarching narrative sprinkled in....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Tracy Aguilar

Rocket League Split-Screen Fix Coming to Switch With Season 2

Rocket League’s free-to-play update this summer was one of the biggest yet for the massively popular multiplayer cars-meets-soccer game. And with this huge update came a lot of big changes, including the introduction of seasons, aRocket League-styled battle pass ripe with rewards, and more. With so many changes, it’s no surprise that the game began to experience its fair share ofissues and bugs upon the release of the large update.One bug in particular however, completely removed a feature of the game from the Nintendo Switch version and has yet to be fixed....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Travis Frederick

RWBY Ice Queendom Review: An Unfortunately Faithful Adaptation

There are no greater critics ofRWBYthanRWBYfans themselves, and anyone that’s stuck with it since Volume 1 can’t deny that they are a bit of a fan. It’s not the kind of series that fans would necessarily recommend to those outside the fandom, but when projects likeRWBY Ice Queendomget announced, it’s hard to contain some excitement that the series might get some sort of rebirth. When SHAFT suddenly announceda new TV anime based on Rooster Teeth’s web series, withMadoka MagicaandPsycho-Passwriter Gen Urobuchi attached, it seemed impossible to fail....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Erica Martinez

Skyrim: 10 Ridiculously Long Quests With Terrible Rewards

Skyrimis filled to the brim with quests. Some send you out to fetch bear pelts from the nearby wilderness or to clear out a fort of bandits in exchange for a bit of coin, but others spiral down into long, winding storylines that require more effort than a reward could compensate for. While each major questline in the game has its moments of glory, many of them tend to be disappointing by the time you reach the end....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1261 words · Samantha Hicks

Super Mario RPG: Booster Pass Hidden Treasure Locations

Super Mario RPGplayers will get to Booster Pass after going through Moleville, the first area in the Moleville Region.Booster Passis not a large area at all, but there aretwo very well-hidden treasure chestsfor Mario and the gang to find, which will hold helpful items that shouldn’t be missed. If players have theSignal Ring equipped, the game will notify them of the hidden treasures, but, of course, this guide will show players exactly where to find them....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Mary Nelson

The Case for Hogwarts Legacy to Add Multiplayer Duels as DLC

Hogwarts Legacyfeatures a bunch of content in its open-world that was showcased earlier in the summer. Players will have access to many activities in-and-around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, adding ontoHogwarts Legacy’s already ambitious scale. Since its last gameplay showcase, however,Hogwarts Legacyhas doled out tiny morsels of footage for fans, including ASMR panning shots of its immersive and nostalgic locales. The recent news ofHogwarts Legacy’s delay was quickly subsided by the announcement that it would have a “world premiere new look” shared at Gamescom this upcoming Tuesday....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Carol Roth

Uncharted Movie Release Date Changed Yet Again, Coming Out Sooner Than Expected

With the spread of the Coronavirus seeing several major movies rescheduled to later dates, it seems very few films will be coming out as projected over the next two years. FromJames Bond: No Time to DieandF9toBlack Widowand the rest of the MCU’s utterly stacked slate, it seems no movie is safe when it comes to major production setbacks, meaning fans will be waiting a number of years to see their most anticipated new cinematic releases....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Sherry Jackson

ViacomCBS Orders 'Godfather' TV Series for Streaming Service

ViacomCBS has decided to take an interesting rebrand strategy with its streaming service. Once called CBS All Access, the company plans to shift to a new name: Paramount+, beginning in early 2021. Not only that, but they will be bolstering the service with a new wave of content based on some very popular names, likeCriminal Minds,The Game, and most notably, a brand newTheGodfatherTV series. When discussing the rebrandand new content, ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish had this to say: “With Paramount+, we’re excited to establish one global streaming brand in the broad-pay segment that will draw on the sheer breadth and depth of the ViacomCBS portfolio to offer an extraordinary collection of content for everyone to enjoy....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Michelle Pope

Will Starfield's Xbox Exclusivity Gamble Pay Off?

Bethesda Softworks' upcomingStarfieldhas been one of the most hotly anticipated titles in recent memory. Players got particularly more excited at the potential when Microsoft acquired the studio’s parent company ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion last year. There was a lot of ambiguity surroundingStarfield’sexclusivity to Microsoft’s platforms, but some of those doubts are starting to turn into hype after the game’s reveal trailer at E3 2021. There’s little doubt thatBethesda Softworks is the biggest studio in ZeniMax Media’s roster of subsidiaries, and with Todd Howard leading the charge forStarfield, fan expectations are high for the studio’s newest IP....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Matthew Cruz

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – How To Farm Rupees Early

When players first start inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, they only have the clothes on their backs and a brokenMaster Sword. Weapons and armor are essential to survive in Hyrule with monsters and more roaming about, but getting robust equipment costs Rupees. Rupees are the in-game currency in theZeldafranchise. They resemble crystals, and different colors represent different values. If players want to start on a solid foot inTears of the Kingdom, they should plan to farm Rupees early....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Caleb West