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Summary The Evil Withinwas released a decade ago today, on June 30, 2025. As the initial production and new horror IP from Tango Gameworks (and published by Bethesda), the studio formed by legendaryResident Evilcreator and director, Shinji Mikami, in 2010,The Evil Withinunderstandably had many curious and eager about it prior to its debut. While its launch was generally successful in terms of sales, the resulting experience nevertheless left some fans and critics divided over its quality and content, with certain decisions leaving some confused and feeling that it didn’t quite live up to the legacy it promised....

Summary Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Limited Run Games have announced a collaboration for seven new physical releases in theYakuzaseries. This collaboration is starting with brand-new collector’s editions forYakuza 0andKiwami, available for pre-order right now. Limited Run Games has also confirmed that the other mainlineYakuzagames will be getting new physical releases as well, complete with a special bonus for early adopters who decide to pre-order. Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’sYakuza/Like a Dragonseries has been incredibly popular in the past five years....

Quick Links SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Gamelets you play as the Pink Starfish we all know and love and wreak absolute havoc all over Bikini Bottom. It’s a complete sandbox experience where you can do whatever you like. As you explore Bikini Bottom, you’ll meet many characters from the TV show who will give you different quests and activities to complete. Completing these tasks rewards you with Sand Dollars and helps you unlock new costumes for Patrick....

Summary An excitedAnimal Crossingfan came across an incredible find at a flea market, taking home a talking plush keychain of Stitches for a fraction of the product’s original cost. Developed and published by Nintendo, theAnimal Crossingseries was created by Katsuya Eguchi, who wanted to create a title that countered his own feelings of loneliness and disconnection after moving to the city of Kyoto in 1986. Originally released in Japan for the Nintendo 64 in 2001, numerousAnimal Crossinggames have been released for different Nintendo consoles over the past two decades....

Summary A newBatmanDCU cast rumor recently surfaced, providing alleged details on the type of actor James Gunn is searching for to play The Dark Knight. However, Gunn debunked the rumor and brutally called out the source of the false information. Batman: The Brave and the Boldwas one of the feature films announced as part of Gunn’s initial slate of DC Universe films. While Robert Pattinson will continue portraying the Caped Crusader in directorMatt Reeves’The BatmanCrime Saga universe, a new actor is being sought for the DCU’s Batman, who will have no connection to Reeves' version....

Summary Throne and Libertyoffers players the option of havingtwo weapons they can swap between. This will in turn decide the name of the class they have. Each of these classes will play differently but will acquire a wide range of different specializations and masteries to make them better at these weapons. Players who are putting all of their time into bolstering the mastery and specialization of the Crossbow might wonder what their other choice of weapon should be to ensure they have the best build for their playstyle — and for the various game modes offered....

Summary WhenFromSoftwarecreated the first Demon’s Souls, the studio probably wasn’t expecting to kick off a series of events that would raise them to stardom and give birth to the now popularSoulslikegenre. Soulslike games are famous for having epic boss fights, complex game mechanics, formidable challenges, and, of course, a NG+ mode that ups the ante. Whilethe NG+ mechanicsvary from one game to another, in almost every case, they involve increased difficulty, stronger bosses, and overall more damage dealt to the player....

Summary Ginger Island was introduced toStardew Valleyin its 1.5 update and has proven a great addition to the game since then. With new quests, characters, and monsters, Ginger Island is equal parts fun and challenging! It can also be a really useful space for players to get creative! On Ginger Island West, the plot of land below the Farmhouse has 767 free tiles that can be made use of in countless ways, from aesthetically pleasing customization toimplementing maximum profit-makingmachines....

Aside from its high-octane multiplayer and Zombies experiences,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6belongs to a sub-franchise that has always impressed fans with its mind-bending single-player narratives and themes. The widerBlack Opsfranchise has never shied away from intertwining its stories and characters with real-world events and people, giving an edge to its campaigns that has always shined within the wider context ofCall of Duty. Alongside its new characters and factions,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has the huge benefit of being able to pull from its previous five mainline titles for its single-player story, with the originalBlack Ops,Black Ops 2, andBlack Ops Cold Warshaping a huge amount of the recently released title’s narrative....

Quick Links AcrossBlack Ops 6Zombies’ Terminus map, players can find 5 Power-Ups to collect, providing them with further secrets on the desolate and zombie-infested prison island. Power-Ups inBlack Ops 6Zombies are true life savers, especially when players don’t have the Essence to afford to purchase ammo, or they just need a quick Insta-Kill to deal with the army of Manglers and Amalgams that spawn on later rounds. Uncovering secrets on Terminusis a lot of fun, and players can hunt for 6 secret Power-Ups scattered across Terminus to benefit themselves and their team....

Some of the rarest achievements inCall of Duty Zombieshistory prove that only the die-hard veterans are brave enough for the challenge set out by Treyarch. Some extremely hard achievements wait inCall of Duty Zombies, and whether it’s the founding maps ofWorld at Waror the stellar design ofBlack Ops 3, some are beyond rare that other players may have never heard of them. If players want to try their luck at earning some of the rarestCOD Zombiesachievements, then they can finda treasure trove of challengesbelow, and perhaps they might dare face the undead to obtain some true rarities worth bragging about to any fan of theCOD Zombiesseries....

Summary Cozy games tend to be seen as titles that contain eithercutesy graphicswhere the player is tending to an adorable garden or living their life peacefully within a simple simulator. However, some players may be interested in enjoying a cozy game where there is a slightly spooky twist, such as a game where the player is surrounded by vampires or is even one themselves. These slightly spooky, cozy titles are great for any horror fan who has had their heart rate up for far too long and simply wants the aesthetic of a creepier game while not needing to worry as much....

Summary Pokemonfans are surprised to learn a spooky detail about the in-game move Curse, as one player pointed out its origins as the final move learned by a cut Pokemon from the second generation called Norowara. Allegedly, Curse began as a move learned by Norowara, a cut character fromPokemon Gold and Silverthat appears as a spooky doll with a spike stuck through it. There is no shortage ofspooky lore and creatures from the world ofPokemon,as the franchise’s designs pull from a wide array of sources, ranging from mythology and folklore to urban legends....