After the explosive success of the first game,Splitgate 2is now available in open beta on multiple platforms. The sequel to the portal-focused FPS improves upon the original formula in several ways, offering a smoother shooter experience that lets players pull off some crazy trick shots with its unique gameplay mechanics. While it’s advertised as a beta, theSplitgate 2open beta will continue all the way until the game’s official launch and players can already spend money on in-game purchases, so it’s more like a soft launch....

Summary A reputable insider has provided a welcome update surrounding the long-awaited PlayStation 5 version ofStarfield. In light of Microsoft porting several first-party games to PS5 this year,Starfieldcould be the next Xbox title to be announced for the Sony platform. Originally released in September 2023 for Xbox Series X/S and PC as Bethesda Game Studios' first new IP since 1997,Starfieldunderwent a somewhat rocky launch. Critical reception was decent, but the game’s story, exploration mechanics, and pacing were subject to criticism....

Summary During the Combo Breaker tournament finals,Tekken 8revealed that Muay Thai fighter Fahkumram would arrive alongside Patch 2.03 on July 7 for Character Pass owners, with a full release on July 10. Additionally,Tekken 8shared a preview of its Fall 2025 DLC character, Armor King, who will return to the ring in the coming months. The announcement of Fahkumram’s release and the return of Armor King came at a tumultuous time forTekken 8....

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has quickly become a standout debut for Sandfall Interactive. In just 33 days after its April 24 release, the game sold over 3.3 million copies across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. This strong commercial reception confirms a clear appetite for the game’s surreal tone, emotional storytelling, and tactical combat. That level of success raises an important question. Should Sandfall continue with a direct sequel toClair Obscur: Expedition 33or use this momentum to create something entirely new?...

Summary Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2felt like a miracle when it was released in 2024. Fans of the 2011 original thought they would never get a sequel until then, and thanks to the success of the second game, Saber Interactive is going to make a third one. On top of that, the first game has been gloriously remastered and droppedon Xbox Game Pass. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Editiondoesn’t offer many new bells and whistles beyond improved visuals, but it’s good to see it appear on modern consoles again....

Summary Dark fantasyand platforming may seem like an unusual marriage, but the genre has quietly birthed some of the most atmospheric, haunting, and mechanically rich titles in gaming. These aren’t just games that look gloomy—they’re saturated with loss, mystery, and worlds that feel long past saving. And yet, through tight jumps, eerie soundtracks, and brutal boss fights, they manage to pull players through unforgettable journeys. Some lean toward action, others prefer environmental storytelling....

Summary There’s no denying that the tension in ahorror gameis elevated by the presence of nightmarish enemies that can quickly turn the player into mincemeat. However, this isn’t a necessity, something that has been proven by many titles in the genre. Some games,especially those that delve into psychological horror, rely on atmospheric design and excellent storytelling to keep players on the edge of their seats, instead of using monsters to deliver their scares....

Summary Films present a widerange of stories and characters, diversifying their universes and mythologies while exploring creatures that range from the divine to the monstrous. The same holds for zombie films, which portray a chaotic world shaped by pandemics or failed experiments, leading to humanity’s decline as it struggles to survive that threat. Through classics and modern hits, the best zombie movies earn their status by examining both the threat within their worlds and the metaphors that drive their stories....

TheMass Effectseries has long thrived on a galactic scale. From Citadel politics to interstellar warfare, its stories have stretched across dozens of planets and multiple alien civilizations. However, throughout all of that, Earth has remained curiously underused. Apart from serving as Commander Shepard’s birthplace and appearing during critical moments inMass Effect 3, Earth has largely existed in the background. This underexposure presents an opportunity forMass Effect 4to do something radically different....

Summary EA has released a new patch forThe Sims 4, with the update addressing certain performance issues, fixing a slew of bugs, and adding some useful content for players. Since its release in 2014,The Sims 4has received seemingly countless free updates, along with over a dozen expansion packs to keep the game feeling fresh and exciting over a decade after its initial launch. In early 2025, EA revealed its roadmap forThe Sims 4through May, promising players even more reasons to jump into the long-running simulation title....

Despite Bethesda’s incredible popularity,very few game studios attempt to replicate their Scrolls-like formula, perhaps due to the sheer amount of effort and time that goes into making a halfway decent open world.Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalontakes on this challenge by taking the core concept ofSkyrimandOblivion, adds a dash of Soulslike mechanics like bonfires and attribute upgrades, and wraps it all up in a sprinkling of quality-of-life features to create an irresistible package for any open-world action-RPG fan....

Quick Links The Rebel Racers minigamehas been a big favorite amongMonopoly GOplayers, and it’s easy to see why. It has lots and lots of incredible rewards on offer. You race against three other teams in three back-to-back races before the event ends on June 15. If you want to complete your Star Wars sticker album, the Wild Sticker is one of the best prizes you can get from the Rebel Racers event....

As a survival MMO,Dune: Awakeningis already a unique experience. It’s not the first of its kind, but being set in Frank Herbert’s iconicDunesci-fi universe and having every intention of staying true to the source material,Dune: Awakeningdoes effectively distinguish itself from the crowd. Rather than relying ontraditional survival progression, for example, it applies survival mechanics that fit within the framework of theDuneuniverse, rather than makingDunemeet traditional survival standards. However, while it is a one-of-a-kind experience,Dune: Awakeningisn’t without similarities to other franchises — one, in particular....