October 29 Is Going to Be a Big Day for Battlefield 2042

Summary October 29 is looking to be a huge day forBattlefield 2042players. DICE’s shooter was not the most well received title in the franchise, as the game was criticized for some of its mechanics when it launched. Despite this,Battlefield 2042saw life through its seasons that constantly provided new content for players. Earlier this year it was announced thatSeason 7 ofBattlefield 2042would be its last. Despite this, the developers revealed that the game would be getting a Halloween event for fans to look forward to....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Mr. Larry Vazquez

One Hades 2 Keepsake Turns the Underworld into a Ghost Town

Melinoe’s adventure inHades 2is a different experience with the addition of magic casts and witchcraft, and even the support of animal familiars. It also still feels familiar for avid players of the franchise, asHades 2retained many of the gameplay elements from the first game, such as Keepsakes. Keepsakes are essentially functional trinkets that players can get by gifting Nectar to characters. Melinoe can equip them before embarking on her adventure, giving her some much-needed buffs and a chance to rarify certain Boons....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Ricardo Thompson

One Piece: Non-Captain Pirates With The Strongest Haki

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc. Summary The world ofOne Pieceis filled with many powerful Haki users. Specifically, the likes of the Yonko are among the strongest Haki users in the series, and at the same time, all the pirate captains who are not part of Yonko crews also tend to be among the mightiest. Often, this overshadows the powerful Haki users who don’t hold the title of captain but are incredibly impressive as well....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Jaime Sanchez

Overwatch 2 Season 14 Will Be Huge for Fans of the Original Game

Overwatch 2’s second anniversary on October 4 marked a significant moment for the franchise. However, the sequel’s journey has been riddled by both triumphs and controversies. From the initial disappointment over the cancelation of playable story missions to the divisive core gameplay changes forOverwatch 2in Season 9, the game has faced ongoing scrutiny. As such, despite the ongoing popularity of the live-service hero shooter, some fans remain uncertain about the game’s long-term stability....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Kimberly Wilson

Pokemon GO's Max Moves Inspire Hope for Another Forgotten Mechanic

Following the introduction of Dynamaxing toPokemon GO, there could be hope for another older and seemingly forgottenPokemonmechanic should Niantic decide to revisit Gen 7’s Z-moves. Unlike the mainline series ofPokemongames,Pokemon GOappears to have become a safe haven for several different mechanics and gimmicks that Game Freak has turned its back on, such as Gen 7’s Ultra Beasts and, most recently, Gen 8’s Dynamax battles. However, while some features like Mega Evolutions are potentially poised to return in Game Freak’s upcomingPokemon Legends: Z-A, Niantic could revive another Gen 7 mechanic with Z-moves instead....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Doris Anderson

Pokemon Leak Teases Connection Between Legends: Z-A and Scarlet, Violet

A new report by a leaker suggests thatPokemon: Legends: Z-Awill feature an art style similar toScarlet and Violet.Pokemon Legends: Z-Awas announced earlier this year, but the developers have shared little details about the game beyond the confirmation that it will be set in Lumiose City of the Kalos region. The past few days have been quite eventful for Pokemon fans, asGame Freak was subject to a massive data breachthat revealed a lot of details about the developer’s upcoming plans....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Lauren Smith

Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Have Complaints About Multiplayer Battles

Summary Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocketplayers have expressed their frustration facing overpowered adversaries in multiplayer. Announced during Pokemon Day 2024,Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocketoffers players the traditional trading card experience, but in a new way. Available for download on Android and iOS devices,Pokemon TCG Pocketbrings traditional physical card battles to digital, but with a simpler rules system to ensure faster matches.Pokemon TCG Pocketplayers can battlewith friends or against other players, testing the power of their decks....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Erica Green

Riot Games Is Laying Off Some League of Legends Developers

Summary In yet another devastating blow to video game employees and the game industry,Riot Gameshas announced that it will lay off 27 staff members from itsLeague of LegendsPC development team and a further five workers from its publishing sector, making it the second round of layoffs by the company this year. Founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill,Riot Gamesis the force behind the popular titlesLeague of LegendsandValorant. In January 2024,Riot Games announced that it was conducting staff layoffs, resulting in a cutback of 11% of its workers....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Chase Lee

Roblox: Pet Sim 99

Roblox’s Pet Simulator 99has many cute pets, and trading them is a massive part of the game. Players can get tons of money by selling their pets to otherPet Simplayers, and the Trading Plaza is where it all happens. In the Trading Plaza, you can buy booths to sell your pets and join auctions to grab rare items, potions, and pets. But, it’s not unlocked right away, and players will need to reach a specific area in the game to access it....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Mark Bailey

Rumor: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Was Targeting 2025 Release

Summary A new report suggests that Ubisoft was originally targeting a November 2025 release for the rumored remake ofAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, but that may no longer be the case following the recent delay ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Often considered to be one of the greatest in the series,Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagis heavily rumored to be receiving the remake treatment, with an industry insider claiming to have already seen work-in-progress gameplay....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Austin Shannon

Save More Than Ever on This RTX 4060-Equipped Laptop During Prime Big Deal Days

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) Asus has slashed the price of its ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop during the Prime Big Deal Days. Now, this GeForce RTX 4060 and Core i7-equipped laptop is available for the lowest price on record at $1,099.99. On Amazon, theAsus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptophas received a 21% price drop, bringing it down to $1,099.99 from its usual $1,399.99 price tag. That’s a $300 savings for those in the market for a well-rounded gaming laptop....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Stephen Gonzalez

Silent Hill Ending 2024 Strong, But Could Go Out with Even Bigger Bang

TheSilent Hillfranchise has been in need of a renaissance, and Bloober Team’s impressive remake ofSilent Hill 2seems to have finally reignited interest in the series.Silent Hillis an essential franchise in the horror genre, but until recently, new chapters have failed to hit the same highs as its original entries. Despite initial skepticism, theSilent Hill 2remake offered players a worthy new version of the beloved title, which has helped end 2024 on a high note for horror....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Paul Bowers

Some Switch Owners Are Having Problems Since the Latest Console Update

Summary SomeNintendo Switchowners have been experiencing issues with battery drain following the latest console system update. Initial user reports suggest that the new firmware might be preventing theSwitchfrom going to sleep properly. Thelatest Switch update began rolling outin early October 2024. It bumped the console’s firmware version number from 18.1.0 to 19.0.0. Nintendo has not yet released an official changelog detailing the contents of the 19.0.0 patch. In the meantime, some people have started reporting that the update has negatively affected theirNintendo Switch battery life....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Megan Brown