Outriders Proves New Isn't Always Needed

Outriderscan be defined as many things. To some, it’s a looter shooter just likeBorderlands, while to others it may be better described as asci-fi fireteam based game likeDestiny. Whatever one decides to describe it as, it’s difficult to shake the feeling that it is familiar. There are a lot of features within the game that are brand new, it’s take on world tier and the unique classes it offers are very interesting, but even more of the game feels like a repeat of things that players have done before....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Michael Shepherd

5 Best Segments From The V/H/S Series

When the found footage horror filmV/H/Scame out in 2012 it became a surprise genre hit. An anthology of frights, the film featured segments from 3 different directors with a wraparound premise that sees some petty thieves break into a house and stumble across a strange VHS tape. The film performed so well that it has now become a franchise with 4 entries out, a fifth releasing on streaming service Shudder at the end of October, and a sixth announced as coming next year....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · David Holt

Combat in Horizon 3 Could Use One Feature From God of War

Summary InHorizon Forbidden West, Aloy’s journey unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of friendship and the acceptance of help from others. Initially an outcast, she navigated a harsh world alone, honing her skills and courage in the process. However, when faced with the formidable Zeniths, a new level of threat emerged, necessitating a collaborative effort. Characters like Varl, Beta, Erend, Zo, Kotallo, Alva, and Sylens played crucial roles in supporting Aloy to overcome this challenge....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Jessica Roth

Disney Dreamlight Valley: Where to Find Bell Flowers

Disney Dreamlight Valleyis a life and farming simulator that allows players to live alongside their favorite Disney characters. Along with being able to visit beloved characters every day, players can also customize their Valley outfits and express themselves to the fullest. InDisney Dreamlight Valley,players will need materials in order to craft new items for their Valley. Whether this be a red chest for all the extra materials or meals that are needed for later, players will want to collect some flowers....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Mark Stewart

Fallout 4 Player Finds Sturges in Bizarre Location

AFallout 4player has shared an image of Sturges in a surprising location. Sturges is one of the first NPCs that players can meet inFallout 4, encountered in the Museum of Freedom. However, this location is somewhere unexpected for the repairman. TheFalloutfranchise is no stranger to bugs like this. Upon its release,Fallout 76was one of the buggiest releasesthe gaming mainstream had seen for a long time, and it took years to get the game to a playable state....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Ryan Mcdaniel

Call of Duty: Warzone Video Shows Genius C4 Drone Trick

Call of Duty: Warzonegives players a variety of options when it comes to taking out their enemies. They can shoot them from afar with sniper rifles, plow them over with vehicles, or sneak up on them for a stealth kill. However, someCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers get especially creative when it comes to taking out enemy combatants, with one squad coming up with a pretty genius way to utilize the drone in the game....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Albert Anderson

Best World Bosses To Farm In Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2has many options for players that are looking to farm much-needed gold. The World Boss Train is a great and fun way to travel around the map, and join hundreds of players in massiveboss fightstoget a good amount of gold and resources. Related:Guild Wars 2: Best Healing Subclasses There are many tools online to track the current active boss, as well as their general order and schedule. A player can join the battle at any time, as long as they deal damage to the boss they will get a reward, but the Medal for contribution will depend on how much they helped....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1127 words · Jason Dixon

Party Animals: 10 Best Outfits

Party Animalsis arguably one ofthe best party gamesfor friends to play together of all time. ThroughoutParty Animals,which is very similar toGang Beasts, fans will come acrossthe various animalsand outfits that they can unlock while playing in different matches. With so many animal characters inParty Animals, there are even more outfits themselves that players can get their hands on. Many of the ensembles are just simple color palette swaps, while others go more into detail with their costumes....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 951 words · Amanda Williams

Elgato Wave:3 Microphone Review

With the current state of the world, the need for a high-quality microphone is greater than ever. Some may be looking to increase the audio quality on their Zoom calls, while others are focused on taking their streaming setup to the next level. Whatever the case may be, Elgato’s new Wave:3 microphone more than delivers. Elgato has slowly been unveiling more and more products to make streamers and content creators' lives easier....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Anne Conway MD

Artist Shows Off Adorable God of War Ragnarok Family Portrait

An artist shows off an adorableGod of War Ragnarokfamily portrait. Fans of the franchise should enjoy this warm and friendly portrait while they can becauseGod of War Ragnarokmay not be so tranquil. Regardless of what the story has entailed for players, this portrait is available for them to appreciate with more digital illustrations featuring theGod of Warcharacters on the way.God of War Ragnarokis set to introduce new long-awaited characters, such as Tyr, one of the gods of war, Sköll and HatiSindri, wolves that are important to Norse mythology, and others, but even so, the cast from the first game will also be coming back....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Brian Morales

How BioShock Impacted the Concept of Games as Art

In 2007, 2K Games stunned players with its monumental release,BioShock, and its immersive atmosphere, enthralling story, and gripping gameplay. Blowing away audiences that were waiting to crucify the so-called “revolutionary” project,BioShockis often-cited as a representation of video games seriously being considered as an artistic medium. Since the early 1980s, the characterization ofvideo games as a form of arthas been a controversial debate. Notable figures of established media acknowledge the presence of artistic elements such as story, graphic art, and music may be present in a game, yet refuse to go as far as saying that video games are a form of artwork....

July 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1289 words · Kylie Johnson

Why Civilization 7 Should Double Down on the Information Era

Summary In the nearly seven years sinceCivilization 6was first released, the world has seen major technological advances in everything from gaming to artificial intelligence. Many of these advances are either partially or wholly reliant on the internet, and this is something that should be reflected in the technologies available to players inCivilization 7. Putting an increased focus on the Information Era in the series’ seventh outing by giving players more reasons to research than simply being able to build a bigger bomb would ensure thatCivilization 7moves the franchise forwardin a way that reflects recent changes in the real world....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Stacey Smith DVM

Rust: Console Edition Gets Release Date

After months of teases, it’s officially been confirmed thatRust’slong-awaited console port will launch on May 21. The game will debut onPlayStation 4and Xbox One, bringing the acclaimed online survival experience to new audiences this summer. The announcement came after developers Facepunch and Double Eleven debuted a new trailer during Microsoft’s recentID@Xbox showcase, offering yet another look at the multiplayer game’s upcoming console ports. Following the virtual event, the team announced the official release date forRust’snew versions and revealed players can pre-order themon PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting today....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Julie Holland