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Crystal of Atlanisn’t just another action MMO gaining traction for nothing; it is, in fact, tweaking combat flexibility with its dual-skill wheel system, and that keeps pulling in more players. Instead of locking players into a single skill set per encounter, it introduces an ingenious system that allows switching between two customizable wheels, each with four skills and a unique finisher. This mechanic amplifies the scope for on-the-fly adaptation and lets players seamlessly shift playstyles mid-battle, whether it’s switching from AoE burst to sustained single-target damage or toggling between defensive buffs and aggressive counters....

With every newDisney Dreamlight Valleyupdate comes the promise of a new Star Path. The game’s upcoming Mysteries of Skull Rock update is no exception, as it ushers in the Adventures in Neverland Star Path. Based on the keywords in the update and Star Path’s title, and, of course, videos and a press release fromDisney Dreamlight Valley, players were quick to realize that the upcoming update isPeter Pan-themed. This is not a surprise toDisney Dreamlight Valleyplayers, as the update had been teased in the first 2025 base game roadmap released by developers last November....

For those with a preference for the weird, wacky, and slightly uncomfortable,Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis one of the most exciting upcoming games of 2025. The young franchise is strikingly unique and has many clear strengths, but it will always be defined by its connection to Kojima Productions, the breakout studio led by the eponymousHideo Kojima. Anyone following Kojima’s work over the past few decades knows that the firstDeath Strandingrepresented more than just a studio debut: it was the first Kojima-directed outing since the auteur’s widely publicized falling-out with Konami, where he had served as vice president for many years....

The following contains spoilers regarding weapon unlocks inDoom: The Dark Ages. If anything has been made obvious aboutDoom: The Dark Agesand how theDoomfranchise has evolved since its modern reinvention it’s thatDoom(2016) was a blank canvas for id to paint expressive brush strokes on. It’s easy toreflect on id’sDoomrebootnow and see it for how elementary it is in comparison, but as a framework that id could spring forth from there’s seemingly no limit to whatever imaginative aspirations the studio has for the franchise moving forward....

Summary On Monday, June 30,EAis shutting downMadden NFL 21. A wide variety ofEAtitles have shut down in 2025 already, with some titles becoming completely inaccessible and other games losing their online multiplayer functionality. Unfortunately for fans of EA-published games, some of the shutdowns this year have caused genuine heartache. Perhaps the most devastating EA shut down in 2025 so far was whenThe Simpsons: Tapped Outshut down on January 24.The Simpsons: Tapped Outwas a mobile city-builder featuring iconic characters and locations from the wildly successfulSimpsonstelevision shows....

Summary During theXboxGames Showcase at Summer Game Fest, developer and publisher EVR Studio revealed the narrative-driven, third-person action-adventureMudang: Two Hearts. The high-octane reveal trailer boastedMudang: Two Hearts’ immersive tactical stealth, raw combat, and cinematic story set on a “politically volatile Korean peninsula.” Some of the innovative features that will be included in the action-adventure are fluid motion-matched animations, dynamic spatial audio, and intelligent AI, the latter of which is an element that’s caused controversy in the industry....

Summary A fan of bothPokemonandMy Hero Academiais mixing the two franchises together in a stunning set of artwork, giving each U.A. teacher their own signature Pokemon. The iconic monster-catching franchise has become a staple of pop culture since the first video games released in the 1990s, growing into a juggernaut across several different mediums.Pokemongames continue to see massive fanfare for their release and thePokemon Trading Card Gamehas seen a major resurgencewith multiple exciting recent expansions....

Fatherhood and gaming: two things that don’t come with manuals but still somehow involve a lot of yelling. One’s full of late nights, unpredictable enemies, and the constant fear of messing up. The other is just parenting. But seriously, gamer dads juggle a lot. They’re the ones who taught us theKonamicodeandhow to patch a scraped knee. The ones who balance boss fights with bottle feeds. The ones who somehow still have the energy to say “Just one more level” even when they’ve been up since 6 AM....

Summary On May 27,Final Fantasy 14released Patch 7.25, which introduced the highly anticipated Occult Crescent field operation zone for combat-focused players to enjoy.Final Fantasy 14Patch 7.25 also included the Mamool Ja allied society quests, the next chapter of the Hildibrand saga, and some minor buffs to improve the area-of-effect (AoE) damage output of four Jobs. Final Fantasy 14’s newest field operation zone takes players to the Occult Crescent, a mysterious arcane island located between Limsa Lominsa and Tural....

TheValhallaDLC forGod of War: Ragnarokwas more than an epilogue; it was a creative pivot that fused the series' core combat with roguelike progression and introspective storytelling. What began as an experimental postscript became a defining part of the game’s legacy. It gave players randomized encounters, branching upgrades, and emotional growth for Kratos—all for free. That surprise made it clear that future entries in theGod of Warfranchise cannot ignore whatValhallaintroduced. Whether Santa Monica Studio sets its next game in Egypt, Greece, or somewhere entirely new, this type of roguelike experience deserves to return, but not as a post-launch bonus....

Summary Marvel’sAvengers: Doomsdayhas beensurrounded by a lot of negativity recently due to its release date being pushed back by seven months. However, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still a lot of excitement for the project and what it could potentially mean moving forward for the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. The cast forAvengers: Doomsdayis already incredibly impressive, with some of Marvel’s most prominent stars all set to appear. However, even though a significant bulk of the cast has been confirmed, there have been rumors—which Marvel started, hinting that more stars may end up appearing....

Summary A recent Warner Bros. Discovery job posting seeking a writer with a “deep understanding of the wizarding world” and experience with “branching narratives” could hint at the possible story direction ofHogwarts Legacy 2. While the originalHogwarts Legacydoes have multiple endings, the game as a whole is mostly linear in its mainline story. Perhaps wanting to add even more variety to the ways players can experience the Wizarding World, this new career listing seems to point to a more complex narrative system forHogwarts Legacy 2....

Summary A newHonkai: Star Railleak has revealed the first details about an upcoming five-star character named Cerydra. Since its release in 2023,Honkai: Star Railhas been steadily expanding its playable roster, with approximately two characters added in each update. However, the upcoming Version 3.4 will be an exception, as HoYoverse has confirmed the arrival of three new playable units. The first banner cycle will feature the fan-favorite Phainon, who will be joined by a rerun character....