Pokemon TCG Pocket's New Card May Revive Dead Archetype

Summary Tapu Koko ex fromPokemon TCG Pocket’s Extradimensional Crisis set has been seen as a potent contender for reviving the forgotten Lightning archetype. DuringPokemon TCG Pocket’s initial days, the metagame was largely dominated by the three major starter types: Lightning, Psychic, and Fire. This was later changed as subsequent expansions and mini-sets broadened the card roster. Pokemon TCG Pocketlaunched with the Genetic Apex expansion. Shortly after, Pikachu ex emerged as one of the prominent cards, leading to a surge in the Lightning archetype’s popularity....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Joy Torres

Rumor: Xbox's Own Handheld is 'Essentially Canceled'

Microsoft’s in-houseXboxhandheld console appears to be off the table, as a reputable insider has claimed that the project has been “essentially canceled.” This development comes shortly after the reveal of the ROGXboxAlly, a third-party handheld system developed collaboratively by Asus and Microsoft. However, it seems Xbox’s long-rumored first-party handheld won’t see the light of day due to broader shifts in the gaming giant’s hardware strategy. While Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed plans for a proprietary Xbox handheld, a plethora of industry insiders have been reporting on it over the past year....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Donald Stephens

RuneScape Cancels Pride Month Event

RuneScapeand developer Jagex are taking heat from both fans and employees over its decision to cancel the game’s Pride Month festivities for 2025, citing the “changing reality.” The massively popular MMORPG has been one of the most recognizable games in the online space for more than twenty years since its initial debut in 2001.RuneScapehas undergone plenty of changes since its launch, rolling out three different main versions and even introducingOld School RuneScapeto revive a beloved past iteration of the game....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Sara Vega

Santa Monica Studio's New Game Will Feature 'God of War Style' Puzzles

Summary Santa Monica Studio appears set to addGod of War-like puzzles to an unannounced game, as revealed by a certain job listing. Apart from the hard-hitting combat, theGod of Warseries also significantly features mentally stimulating puzzles, offering a fun change of pace for the players. Over the past 20 years,God of Warhas become widely popular for its brutal action and awe-inspiring characters, establishing itself asone of PlayStation’s most important brands. Since the 2018 reboot, the hack-and-slash franchise has doubled down on the storytelling aspect, which was one of the defining reasons for the overwhelming success of its recent releases....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Lori Phillips

Solo Leveling Season 3 Will Change Cha Hae-In, But Fans Might Not Like What They See

Summary Quick Links TheSolo Levelinganime is currently at a standstill, but the story is far from over. There’s more to Sung Jin-Woo’s story inSolo Levelingseason 3, as he faces tougher opponents to protect the world and the precious people in his life, including Cha Hae-In. She plays a crucial role in the next story arcs, but with the introduction of more powerful hunters and villains, fans may not like what will happen to her....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Lisa Ramirez

Sony Gives Encouraging Update on PlayStation 6 Console

Sonyhas recently confirmed that the upcoming PlayStation 6 is at the “top of its mind,” as the company continues to deliver “enhanced” ways of playing games. This is encouraging news for gamers interested inSony’s next-gen console, as it indicates that they may not need to wait very long to finally see an announcement for the PS6. Released in November 2020, thePlayStation 5 has sold over 65 million unitsuntil now. Reports from earlier this year show that Sony’s current console has surpassed the sales of the PS4 by 7% in its first 52 months in the market, which showcases the overall success of the device....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Kristin Yu

Spaceballs 2 Is Finally Happening With Original Cast, And There's A Trailer

Summary Spaceballs 2is finally making its way to theaters after 40 years, and it is set to feature unbelievable original cast members. Mel Brooks also appears in a hilarious trailer for the upcoming movie, bringing hisStar Warsparody to new audiences. Spaceballswas Brooks' lampooning ofall thingsStar Wars, with other classic sci-fi films thrown in, like Stanley Kubrick’s2001: A Space Odyssey, which was released in 1987. It followed Bill Pullman’s Lone Starr and his Chewbacca-esque sidekick Barf, played by John Candy....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · James Thomas

STALKER 2 Teases Upcoming New Content and Features

Summary GSC Game World, the developer behind the popularSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylsequel, has teased some new goodies coming to the shooter via update 1.5.STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylwas first launched in 2024 and serves as the fourth main game in theSTALKERseries, and the first entry in 15 years after 2009’sCall of Pripyat. STALKER 2deployed a major update for May 2025recently, which included fixes to mutants and improved AI combat. Patch 1....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Jessica Collins

Star Wars Icon Mark Hamill Thinks It’s a ‘Shame’ Stephen King Is Labelled a Horror Writer

Summary Although the legendaryMark Hamillneeds very little introduction, the veteran actor has played the iconic Luke Skywalker in all theStar Warsfilms and sequel trilogies, as well as in the television seriesThe MandalorianandThe Book of Boba Fettfor nearly 50 years. Now, Hamill is making another notch in his illustrious career’s belt by starring in an adaptation ofStephen King’s 1979 novelThe Long Walkthat will see Hamill take on the role of the ruthless Major, as well as Albie Krantz inThe Life of Chuck....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Robin Adams

The Best Weapon Passive Abilities In Elden Ring Nightreign

Quick Links Summary InElden Ring Nightreign, players can collect weapons that grant thempassivesto buff them while they play. Players can collectively have six weapons equipped that they can gain passives from, so they might be looking to get the best combination. No matter which class players have chosen to play in a round ofElden Ring Nightreign, there are some specific passives they will want to keep an eye out for. Each of the entries below will break downthe best passive abilities inElden Ring Nightreign, what they do, and some of the weapons and items players can find them on....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Alejandro Williams

The Cardinal Sins of Halo Infinite Explained

Despite being nearly four years old,Halo Infiniteremains one of the innovative and belovedHalogames developed by 343 Industries, now known as Halo Studios. Being the most recent mainlineHalogame released,Halo Infiniteis still receiving consistent updates and expansions to its multiplayer for its fairly active playerbase. However, even players who enjoyHalofor its universe and story can still find a fun time inInfinite’s campaign, the first mainlineHalocampaign to feature a dedicated open world, following Master Chief’s battle against the alien faction known as the Banished on Zeta Halo....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Elizabeth Morgan

The Cardinal Sins of the Mass Effect Trilogy Explained

TheMass Effectfranchise is one of gaming’s most beloved, and for good reason. With over a decade passing since theconclusion of the originalMass Effecttrilogy, it’s becoming clear just how ahead of their time those games were, and how well they measure up against even the most impressive modern-day, AAA games. Interest inMass Effect, which waned after the poorly receivedMass Effect Andromeda, was reinvigorated a few years ago thanks to theMass Effect Legendary Edition, which includes remastered versions of each game in the original trilogy, complete with all their original DLC....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Carmen Ramsey

The Elder Scrolls 6’s New Release Date Theory Isn’t as Sad as It Seems

Fans hoping to seeThe Elder Scrolls 6release in 2026 are facing disappointment, as its lack of an appearance at the Xbox Showcase and other reports suggest that it’s still several years away. While 2026 had been an optimistic window for some in the community, these hopes were dashed when Phil Spencer discussed Xbox’s 2026 lineup at the brand’s 2025 showcase, with no mention of the long-awaited game whatsoever. This has led fans to theorize that the game will not release in 2026, and with previous signs pointing to 2027 or later as the more realistic timeframe forThe Elder Scrolls 6’s launch, it’s hard to argue against this notion....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · William Ayala