The Case for Assassin's Creed Shadows to Make the Leap to Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is less than a week away, and there’s a whole lot for early adopters to sink their teeth into. Along withupgraded versions of Switch 1 classicsand an all-newMario Kart, Nintendo Switch 2 users will have a good handful of third-party titles to play at launch as well. But Ubisoft’sAssassin’s Creedfranchise won’t be joining the party. While Ubisoft’sStar Wars Outlawsis coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in September, noAssassin’s Creedgames are officially confirmed to be heading to Nintendo’s next hybrid console....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Brendan Richard

The Case for BioShock 4 Taking Place in Rapture

For nearly 18 years, gamers worldwide have been enthralled by the captivating narratives and engaging gameplay of 2K’s celebratedBioShockseries. Ever since players first delved into the underwater city of Rapture in 2007, theBioShockseries has remained a popular and critically acclaimed franchise despite not receiving a brand-new entry since 2013’sBioShock Infinite. While 2K has been developing aBioShock 4title since at least 2019, little official information on its characters, gameplay, or setting has been disclosed....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Betty Allison

The Elden Ring Movie Shouldn't Forget to Include One Cameo

In 2022, many players fell in love with the story and characters ofElden Ring, and with the news that the title will be receiving its own movie adaptation, fans can look forward to engaging with that world again on the big screen. Without the difficult gameplay that Soulslikes are known for, the movie would mean that the lore ofElden Ringcan be explored in depth, free of the threats faced by players in the Lands Between....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 926 words · Richard Banks

The Gap Between Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk's Sequel May Not Be That Big

The Witcher 4has been making some waves lately, as developer CD Projekt Red recently revealed a jaw-dropping tech demo of the game. The mind-blowing Unreal Engine 5 graphics makeThe Witcher 4an exciting promise, but that isn’t all CD Projekt Red has up its sleeve. In addition toThe Witcher 4, a sequel toCyberpunk 2077is also in the works. Even more exciting,Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel has officially entered pre-production, meaning that the dystopian RPG is making strong progress....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Kenneth Perez

The Last of Us’ Pedro Pascal Reveals That He Would ‘Love To Play’ This Iconic Horror Villain

Pedro Pascal is one of the busiest actors in Hollywood right now, and he shows no sign of slowing down. Not only is the talented actor filmingAvengers: Doomsdaybefore his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut inThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, but he has also taken the lead in the upcoming romantic comedyMaterialists,which also stars Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans. Fresh from his role as Joel in HBO’sThe Last of Us, Pascal has even more movie ambitions up his sleeve, and that’s a desire to play one of horror’s most savage serial killers who enjoys eating people for breakfast, lunch, and probably dinner too....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Laura Washington

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Quick Links While the Forsaken Fortress could beconsidered a dungeoninThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, it doesn’t really count as the first dungeon. The first dungeon of this game is shortly after you arrive on Dragoon Roost Island. There is a big dragon at the top of the island, and something is causing him a great deal of distress. This eventually leads you to Dragon Roost Cavern as you investigate the cause of the island’s troubles....

June 1, 2025 · 11 min · 2246 words · Shawn Hoover

The Most Lovable Companions In Baldur's Gate 3, Ranked

This list contains spoilers for multiple companion backstories and character arcs! Summary A groundbreaking RPG that took the gaming world by storm back in 2023,Baldur’s Gate 3is, in the eyes of many, the pinnacle of the genre, leaving in its wake some truly giant boots for future RPGs to fill. This RPG is stacked to the brim with thrilling turn-based combat, rich narratives, and a host of lovable companions for players to befriend, romance, and add to their party....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · William Mcguire

The Outer Worlds 2's Perk System Takes a Bold Leap from its Predecessor

Summary The Outer Worlds 2will be launching fans into the next chapter of Obsidian Entertainment’s satirical sci-fi future sometime this year. After the first well-received entry in 2019, the studio will be looking to improve upon many of its core FPS RPG elements inThe Outer Worlds 2. Along with taking place in an all-new star system populated by absurd personalities and containing more darkly morally gray situations, the sequel will also aim to expand other mechanics from the original....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · James Stanley

Upgrade Your Gaming Rig With These Fast Budget SSDs

You deserve anSSDthat’s as committed as you are to avoiding load times, but that doesn’t mean you need to torch your savings to get it. High-speed Gen4 NVMe drives used to be luxury-tier tech, but prices have finally dropped into “sane” territory. Now, getting a drive that boots in seconds, loads games before you may blink, and doesn’t flinch at massive installs is actually affordable…ifyou know where to look. We’ve rounded up the SSDs that hit that sweet spot: stupid-fast speeds without sky-high prices....

June 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Gregory Young

What to Expect from Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Updated Issen System

Twenty years since the lastOnimushaentry, Capcom’s beloved series is returning withOnimusha: Way of the Sword. The game has a confirmedrelease window for 2026, making it one of the biggest releases confirmed for next year. Capcom recently unveiled a new tray for Way of the Sword, highlighting its intensive combat visuals, at Summer Game Fest. Onimusha: Way of the Swordfeatures the franchise’s signature Issen System, a mechanic where players can trigger critical hits when timing their attack to an enemy’s....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Teresa Coleman

Which Reward Chests to Choose in Dragon is Dead

Quick Links WhileDragon is Deadmay not redefine the genre, it is a very enjoyable experience. After players have defeated all enemies within an area ofDragon is Deadthey will be able to claim a reward chest. Each of these chests will provide a different kind of reward. However, players will want to put some consideration into their choice of chest based on how a run is going. Players can also do a run with the sole purpose of gaining resources toupgrade before a more serious run....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Dean Williams

Why Old School Minecraft Players May Want to Disable This Upcoming Feature

Summary Throughout the years,Minecrafthas undergone many changes, most of which have been for the better. While major updates are usually the game-changers, sometimes there are minor updates that contain a substantial amount of content that’s worth mentioning. These smaller patches have become known asMinecraft’s highly anticipated game drops, and it seems that one is coming very soon. The update will feature numerous interesting additions, including a new flying mount that has excited players....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Corey Rice

Wuthering Waves Reveals Phrolova and More Upcoming Playable Characters

Summary Wuthering Waveshas revealed six upcoming characters expected to become playable during the 2.0 cycle. One of the teased units is Phrolova, the fan-favorite antagonist that players met duringWuthering Waves' early days. Including Rover, there are currently 32 playablecharacters inWuthering Waves, with the latest additions to the roster being Zani and Ciaccona. Since the release of Rinascita in Version 2.0, the game has consistently released new characters in every patch. However, as the Ragunna chapter wrapped up in Version 2....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Christopher White