Back in May 2023 on an episode of the Kinda Funny Xcast, Microsoft CEO of Gaming Phil Spencer candidly admitted that “We [Xbox] lost the worst generation to lose in the Xbox One generation.” Since that generation,Xboxhas tried to strengthen itself by acquiring more studios and continuing to double down on Xbox Game Pass. Years later, it seems those efforts are finally paying off. Xbox Game Pass has been on one of the longest hot streaks of its entire lifespan, with two of the year’s highest-rated games,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33andBlue Prince, hitting the service day one....

More and more details are starting to surface regarding the upcomingBattlefield 6, with its widespread and ambitious playtesting program giving some fascinating early glimpses of the project. With it being possible that the game could release as soon as 2025, some fans are gearing up for the possibility of a major head-to-head betweenBattlefield 6and 2025’sCall of Dutyentry, with these two titles potentially marking an important showdown in the longstanding rivalries between the two FPS giants....

Summary Open-world gamesneed to be a bit different to set themselves apart from the rest of the titles in this heavily populated genre. This is easier said than done, but some great open-world titles have managed to stand out from the pack courtesy of their innovative gameplay loops. From strategic titles to more laid-back ones, open-world games have used the concept of teamwork to make players rely on either AI or human partners in combat....

Summary Raider is, by every definition, a powerhouse. He is a beefy frontliner who likes to get stuck in and dish out some ridiculous damage, whilstletting the other Nightfarersdish out their damage from a safe distance. The class brings a lot of weight when it comes to both their abilities and playstyle, with a focus being placed heavily on colossal weapons and giant hammers. One of the most important factors for Raider and the other classes to consider is which relics to choose for their run....

Summary The long-awaited Season 3 ofStreet Fighter 6is finally here, and it’s bringing with it some pretty drastic changes, alongside a brand-new fighter. Unlike a lot of fighting game developers, Capcom tends to only modify and tweakStreet Fighter 6in small ways with a new update to ensure it doesn’t end up feeling too unfamiliar for longtime players. However, with that being said, in the two years of the game now being out in the wild, this is by far the biggest update it has received so far....

Summary Quick Links Two of the most powerful characters inBoruto: Two Blue Vortexare fighting each other now, thrilling fans with their exchange of blows. Boruto Uzumaki comes face-to-face with Jura somewhere in the Land of the Wind shortly aftertwo of the Humanoid God Trees were defeated. However, winning against Jura proves to be a major challenge as Boruto struggles to find an opening he can take advantage of. If there’s a villain who seems impossible to defeat inBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, Jura could possibly be that antagonist....

Summary Quick Links Boruto: Two Blue Vortexis about to release a new chapter in a few days, and the series has been an amazing sequel to bothNarutoandBoruto: Naruto Next Generations. While many fans had some issues withBoruto: NNG, it seems thatBoruto: TBVtakes a strong direction as it explores plot points left unresolved in the previous manga. One of the biggest mysteries inBoruto: TBVis when Naruto Uzumaki will return to the story, since he was tapped out ofBorutosome time ago....

The recent Xbox Games Showcase featured a wide range of upcoming projects and hardware for fans to get excited about, with the official reveal ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 7capping off the main event. This recent announcement of 2025’sCoDofferings lines up perfectly with the theories that have surrounded the project for quite some time, with the trailer for the game confirming its nature as adirect sequel to 2012’sBlack Ops 2....

Summary During the 1990s, action anime became popular by creating thrilling stories, unique personalities and stunning animations people were excited about.The success of today’s favorite seriesbegins with these shows, as they mix challenging fights, interesting settings and deep emotions. Even so, with the help of current animation and story skills, some of these classics could offer even greater results. Although these animes touched many, the technology and slow pace of their age affected their storytelling....

Summary Interested fans can now download a demo forSubmersed 2 - The Hive, an upcoming horror game set in an underwater research facility. InSubmersed 2 - The Hive, gamers will explore a mysterious facility while they try to survive against the horrors that live deep in the Atlantic Ocean, andPCplayers can already give the title a try before its May 29 release date. Developed by Main Loop Videogames and published by Relevo,Submersed 2is an upcoming indie game set in The Hive, a marine research facility that lost contact with the surface four years ago....

Summary The controversy surrounding Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford andBorderlands 4’s potential $80 price has prompted the popular indie publishing houseDevolver Digitalto chime in, promoting its upcoming co-op shooterMycopunkin the process.Devolver Digitalis the publisher behind hits likeCult of the Lamb, Enter the Gungeon,Death’s Door, andThe Messenger, and is known to piggyback off gaming trends and controversies to humorously promote its own upcoming slate of games. TheBorderlands 4price dramabegan when the face behind the franchise, Randy Pitchford, responded to a fan on Twitter who expressed valid concern about potentially being faced with an $80 price tag for the upcoming looter shooter....

Summary FromSoftware’s games have gained a certain notoriety in the gaming community for their difficulty, and not always in the way people expect, butElden Ring Nightreignhas changed one particular aspect dramatically. Alongside hordes of enemies and legendary bosses, a chief way of seeing the “You died” screen in prior titles was by falling from a great height, or just becoming victim to an unusually slippery surface, and countless memes have sprouted about the inevitable nature of FromSoftware’s gravity....

FromSoftware’s latest title,Elden Ring Nightreign,won’t let players begin an expedition if they own too many relics. A three-player co-op spinoff of 2022’s mega-hitElden Ring, FromSoftware’sElden Ring Nightreignlaunched just a few weeks ago. The spinoff drops three players in an alternate version ofElden Ring’s starting area, Limveld, where they need to quickly level up over the course of two in-game days before squaring off against one of the game’s challenging Night Lord bosses....