Splitgate 2 Reveals Impressive Player Base Growth Since Beta

Summary Following its official launch,Splitgate 2has seen its player base triple since the open beta period. WhileSplitgate 2has faced its share of controversy over the last month, it appears that many players are continuing to play the free-to-play shooter from 1047 Games. On June 6,Splitgate 2was officially released, marking the end of the open beta period for the game. To celebrate the occasion, 1047 Games CEO Ian Proulx appeared at Summer Game Fest....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Krista Johnson

The Case for a Low-Stakes Baldur’s Gate 3 Spin-Off

Patch 8 ofBaldur’s Gate 3marks a new chapter for the franchise as Larian Studios moves on to work on other highly anticipated projects. But what seems to be a conclusive gesture for theBaldur’s Gate 3game has been met with enthusiasm and a flock of players who are ready to discover the magic that Larian’s magnum opus has to offer. This influx of media and fandom attention, even almost two years after its launch, represents a giant crossroads for Wizards of the Coast: to capitalize on increasing but momentary attention, or to allow the IP some breathing room as it looks towardBaldur’s Gate 4....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Maria Kline

The Dark Tower: The Deity GAN, Explained

For any big adaptation project, especially in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres, one of the biggest things any creator tends to focus on is expanding upon and developing the lore of the world they are trying to capture. Whether that includes the mysteries of the Force inStar Warsor the power behind artifacts suchas the Infinity Gauntlet in theMCU, these objects, forces of nature, and even at times deities can become as important as the characters and the story being told....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Sara Austin

The Outer Worlds 2: Things It Can Improve On From The First Game

Summary The announcement ofThe Outer Worlds 2was pretty exciting, although fans are still a bit tepid about the perceived quality of this game. The first game had high expectations attached to it because of Obsidian’s work onFallout: New Vegas, only for it to fall short of the mark in the eyes of many. Hopefully, this won’t be a problem that plagues the sequel, especially if Obsidian makes an effort to address the issues that the first game had....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Dale Williams

The Perfect Inspiration for GTA 6 Jokes is as Obvious as It Is Perfect

Fans should expectGrand Theft Auto 6to aim for laughs, and the writers have a treasure trove of potential at their disposal. TheGrand Theft Autoseries has never fully taken itself seriously, and there are countless examples to prove that.Grand Theft Auto 6already looks likely to follow that course by the absurdity that has already been seen in its two trailers so far. The best part is that Rockstar has access to a readily available source of jokes to help in this endeavor....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Erica Meyer

The Slormancer: How to Change Class

Quick Links The Slormancerisan ARPG with a charmingly aestheticand frightening depth. It might not have the insanely high budget that AAA games have, but its content is no worse for it. There’s plenty to do in the game and a huge variety of builds to try out. That being said, there are only three classes in the game, i.e., the Mighty Knight, the Fierce Huntress, and the Mischievous Mage. Each class also comes with three different subclasses, or specializations as they’re called in the game....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Victor Hall

Things Confirmed For Mafia: The Old Country

Summary TheMafiagames have become well-known for their engaging characters, gripping narratives, and, of course, their portrayals of the morally ambiguous world of organized crime. But for a long time, the series seemed to go untouched. After 2016’sMafia 3, there didn’t seem to be any plans for a new installment. That was until 2024, when developer Hangar 13 announced they were finally doing something new, a prequel titledMafia: The Old Country. This was a surprise for many players, but a welcome one....

July 31, 2025 · 7 min · 1449 words · Heather Davis

This Animated Sci-Fi Movie Starring Pedro Pascal and Mark Hamill Is Topping the Netflix Charts

Summary An animated movie is leading Netflix’s chart on Wednesday. The movie stars Pedro Pascal and Mark Hamill.Netflixoffers a wide variety of movie types across genres, audiences, and formats. The platform has live-action movies from dramas to comedies, and Netflix Originals. They also offer animated films for kids, families, and adults. The Wild Robot Is Topping The Charts On Netflix FlixPatrol revealed the most popular movies and TV shows on Netflix on July 25, 2025....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Patricia Gonzalez

What Do Gold Coins Do in Mario Kart World?

Quick Links Shiny and precious, Gold Coins might entice players to collect them along the tracks ofMario Kart World– but whatever for? Gold Coins are more important than players might first assume inMario Kart World, so we’ve figured out exactly what Gold Coins do so that players are better prepared and learn a few secrets about them that other racersmight have ignored. It’s essential to understand what Gold Coins do inMario Kart World, as it might just give players the edge that they need to beat their opponents and race into first place to show that they are number one, all because they know what Gold Coins can do....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Justin Williams

What is the Best Combat Class in FANTASY LIFE i

Quick Links Fantasy Life iis full of typical life simulation gameplay, such as fishing and crafting, but its combat mechanics are rather extensive. Players must fight their way through caves, forests, and deserts as they take on the mysterious forces in the open world. As they progress through the maps, the bosses and monsters get stronger. Taking on a Combat Life is a must if players are following the story quests, but there are several options....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Aaron Williams

WoW: Horrific Visions Revisited Are Now Live, But There's a Catch

Summary World of Warcrafthas finally brought Horrific Visions Revisited to the game – but the activity has a three-week timegate, along with difficulty scaling issues while using the Construct of Soridormi, that have marred the otherwise exciting feature. Unless Blizzard makes further changes,World of Warcraftplayers won’t be able to unlock several of the new cosmetics from the activity for several weeks, and their lives will be made harder if they attempt to use the Construct of Soridormi....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Patricia Blackburn

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Builds Impressive Mechanical Fish

Summary OneThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has built a large, pilotable mechanical fish within the game. The creation quickly gained traction online, serving as yet another reminder of the creative possibilities thatTears of the Kingdomoffers. The latest installment inThe Legend of Zeldaseriescelebrated its second anniversary on May 12. While it’s pushing three,Tears of the Kingdomstill boasts a lively community of tinkerers who enjoy spending countless hours experimenting with its building mechanics and sharing the results of their efforts with others....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Matthew Potts

8 Best Open-World Games Where Exploring Freely Is More Rewarding Than The Main Story

Open-world game design offers players the ultimate freedom to discover something truly special, explore at their own pace, and search every nook and cranny of colossal world maps. While not every open-world game nails the balance, when done right, open-world gameplay becomes so engaging that players naturally lose track of the main story. So today, we will be rounding up the best open world games that make exploring more fun than the actual main story....

July 30, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Betty Vargas