Spider-Man Players Unhappy About PS5 Remaster's Lack of Cross-Save

Many superhero fans were initially excited to hear that the PlayStation 5’s launch line-up would be receiving a remaster of the PlayStation 4’s exclusiveSpider-Manvia a digital release. But the title’s developer, Insomniac, made a quiet announcement that is proving to be a bombshell on Twitter. Marvel’s Spider-Manwas received as one of the PS4’s best-received superhero titles, featuring a mix of puzzle solving, web-slinging, and crime-fighting. Now, fans are gearing up for the release ofSpider-Man: Miles Morales,which will be arriving on both the PS4 and PS5 this November....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Steve Spencer

Square Enix Patent Looks to Make NPCs More Realistic

A new patent from Square Enix appears to be looking at improving the AI of NPCs in upcoming titles, specifically looking at how they interact with and respond to changes in the environment. Given the way that abackground character in Square Enix’s titlescan draw attention away from the central action with strange movements and behaviors, this is a small quality of life update that could have a larger impact down the line....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Stephanie Garcia

Study Claims to Reveal Most Popular Games on YouTube

A study has been published by analysts at Bonusninja that highlights the most popular games onYouTubebased on their earning potential on the Google platform. As more games continue to release each year, some come and go from theYouTubemost popular list, but the study shows that some titles maintain momentum regardless of what competitors are added to the market. According to the recent study by Bonusninja, games likeElden RingandGod of Warbring in a significant average viewership, butRockstar Games’Grand Theft Auto 5remains the top contender....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Leah Mitchell

The Guise Review

There are many games that populate the Metroidvania genre in today’s day and age, particularly on the Steam Marketplace.The Guiseby developer Rasul Mono and publisher GameNet is another such game that seems to take inspiration from titles likeOri and The Will of The WispsandCarrion, however it never feels like it quite nails the same feeling as either of these inspirations. For those that don’t know, a Metroidvania is a game that draws inspiration from games likeMetroidandCastlevania, where players explore a world, earning new powers and rewards that allow them to further explore new areas from previous sections of the game....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Nathan Moon

The Last of Us 2 Players Think They've Discovered a Major Piece of Foreshadowing

Summary A fan has discovered a poster that possibly foreshadows a future event inThe Last of Us 2. However,The Last of Us 2fans seem to be divided on the discovery, with many calling it far-fetched. The Last of Us 2’s hidden secrets have been a treasure hunt for fans. The fact that players still discover something new occasionally speaks volumes about how well-detailed the game is. For instance, recently a player discovered that there is an interesting dialogue in theFarm sequence ofThe Last of Us 2, which is extremely easy to miss....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Tasha Morris

The Last Of Us: Best Creative Changes Season 1 Made

HBO’sThe Last of Usis a master class in storytelling. Adapted from the 2013 video game of the same name, the live-action show has become a worldwide phenomenon. RELATED:HBO’S The Last Of Us: Ellie’s Funniest Quotes The Last of Ustells the story of Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and his cargo-turned-foster-daughter, Ellie (Bella Ramsey), who traverse across the Cordyceps-ravaged United States in search of the revolutionary militia group known as the Fireflies. The show beats the game-to-TV adaptation curse by, among other things, making a few tweaks to the source material....

May 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1375 words · Alan Gutierrez

The Last Of Us: Every Type Of Infected Ranked By Difficulty (& How To Beat Them)

Decades after an outbreak turns the United States into a dystopian wasteland full of zombie-like Infected, humankind struggles to survive in a world full of monsters and martial law. Widely believed to be one of the greatest video games of all time, Naughty Dog’sThe Last Of Uscombines incredible graphics,fantastic storytelling, and challenging gameplay. Spurred on by the success of the first,The Last Of Us Part 2made its climactic debut in June of 2020, but was received by fans with mixed reviews....

May 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1344 words · Leslie Donovan

The Unwritten Rules of the Silent Hill Franchise Explained

Summary After an extended absence,Silent Hillis back, and several projects under its banner are already underway. Whether or not any of them will prove successful enough to shapeSilent Hill’s direction remains to be seen, but it’s still good to see activity from the series again. The ideas and imagery established by earlySilent Hilltitles were strong enough to remain relevant ever since, so the different studios taking a crack at the classic survival horror franchise are all working off of the same strong foundation....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Jason Miller

WandaVision Star Elizabeth Olsen On Possible Spider-Man 3 Appearance

Marvel Studios’WandaVisionlaunches the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Kevin Feige confirming the series will be directly tied to future MCU films. As such, fans are curious to see if Scarlet Witch might join the already expansive cast of Tom Holland’sSpider-Man 3and Elizabeth Olsen recently addressed the subject. Premiering in mid-January, Marvel Studios’WandaVisionfinds Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany’s Vision living a happily married life in what appears to be an alternate reality that emulates classic American sitcoms....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Maria Mitchell

Xbox Issuing Bans to Some Gamers

Summary The fun may be over for gamers running emulators on theXboxas Microsoft is now issuing 15-day bans to players caught using them. While some gamers are mostly interested in the newest games and the latest graphics, some like to enjoy the nostalgia of playing classic games. For some without access to older consoles, the alternative is play old games on newer consoles through the use of emulators. In recent years, fans have discovered that the newest generation ofXboxconsoles work very well for this activity....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Tina Barr DDS

'Rick And Morty' Season 5 Has Lined Up Some Impressive Guest Stars

Rick and Mortyis gearing up for the fifth season, which is set to feature some A-list celebrities as guest stars. In past seasons, the show has had no problem attracting elite stars to play odd side roles. Most notably, Elon Musk and comedian John Oliver have made a surprise appearance.Rick and Mortyseems to be a magnetnot only for fans but for household names as well. The serieshas a way of keeping its audience on their toes and breaking expectations when it comes to guest appearances....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Daniel Richards

7 Poke Balls That Would Do Well in Pokemon GO

Summary Poke Balls are the tools used for catching wild Pokemon, but there’s more than just the traditional red and white variant. Great Balls and Ultra Balls are usually preferred when trying to catch a rare Pokemon, and a Master Ball catches anything without fail.Pokemon GOtrainers are given the generic Poke Balls, Great Balls, Ultra Balls, and Premier Balls. However, there are more than just these four types in the mainlinePokemongames....

May 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1198 words · Alex Hood

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review Bombing Continues

WithAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsreleasing on March 20, many are just beginning to cultivate their island into a welcoming, tropical paradise. However, as reported upon the game’s release, it appears a number of players aren’t finding Nintendo’s critically acclaimed life sim to be as enjoyable as others, with the game’s one island per Switch rule causingthe title to be review bombed on Metacritic. A few weeks later, it appearsNew Horizons’poor user review problem hasn’t improved, with the title amassing even more negative reactions as the days have worn on....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Devin Hendricks