Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Adding New Fire Emblem Stage

Nintendo has finally revealed that theSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDLC 5 character is none other than Byleth fromFire Emblem: Three Houses. As is typical ofSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDLC fighters, Byleth will be coming to the game with his very own stage, which was revealed and detailed alongside the new character. Unsurprisingly, Byleth’s stage inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateis based onFire Emblem: Three Houses. Upon downloading theByleth DLC, players will have access to the Garreg Mach Monastery, which is split up into a few different areas: the Marketplace, Reception Hall, Bridge, and Cathedral, with the game rotating through these different areas....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Timothy Gallegos

Tears of the Kingdom Player Builds Walking Spider Mech

ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has built a walking spider mech that can be used to get around the world of Hyrule. Now thatTears of the Kingdomhas been out for a while, players have made great use of the Ultrahand ability to create a variety of interesting vehicles, including a Batmobile, a floating boat, and an off-road buggy. Somemembers of theZelda: Tears of the Kingdomcommunityalso put together an instructional website to teach others how to build makeshift vehicles....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Sara French

The Best PS4 Holiday Gifts for 2021

The holiday season is just around the corner, and shoppers are now probably on the hunt for the perfect gift to give their gamer friends and loved ones. Given all the latest video games, consoles, and accessories released this year, picking the ideal gift could be challenging, especially forPlayStation 4players. Updated on July 16, 2025, by Ramon Hara:A year after the release of the PS5, the PS4 remains a popular console thanks to the continuous support of game developers and accessory manufacturers....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 963 words · Katrina Ferguson

The Case for the Call of Duty Franchise to Move on From Modern Warfare, Black Ops

Summary Despite maintaining its hold on the sales market, theCall of Dutyfranchise is currently at an all-time low, at least as far as its critical reception goes. TheCall of Dutyfranchise has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the last two decades, with each new entry seemingly rolling the dice on being viewed as either a mediocre cash grab or one of the greatest FPS games of all time....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Brian Taylor

The Last of Us 2 Delay Did Not Alleviate Crunch, Game Coming at 'Huge Cost' to Employees

Crunch culture is a hugely controversial topic in the video game industry. Many video game companies go into a period of “crunch” in the months leading up to a game’s release, often at the expense of their employees' health and mental well-being.Naughty Dog, the studio behind the upcomingLast of Us 2, is no stranger to crunch culture, and a new report sheds light on how it has been crunching for the new game....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Kelli Horn

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre May Be the Asymmetrical Horror Game to Dethrone Dead by Daylight

LikeFriday the 13thorA Nightmare on Elm Street,The Texas Chain Saw Massacreis a horror staple in cinema. Its influence can be seen in a lot of horror since, and lately it has been a fairly big proponent in the success ofDead by Daylight. The asymmetrical horror game has addedThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s Leatherfacealongside many other iconic slasher antagonists who have all added their own unique stamp onDead by Daylight. But in 2023, Sumo Digital and Gun Interactive are set to launch their own asymmetrical horror game based directly onThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrefrom 1974....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Sheila Tanner MD

Things You Should Know About Pikmin 4's Co-Op

Summary Multiplayer in thePikmingames has always been somewhat of a strange subject, especially when it comes to co-op as while it did technically make an appearance in the deluxe version ofPikmin 3, it was a lot more limited than many fans would have expected from such awell-loved Nintendo title. RELATED:Pikmin 4’s RPG Elements Explained While fans had expected that a co-op mode of some kind was going to feature inPikmin 4considering how much effort Nintendo put into making it work in the previous game, the lack of trailers leading up to the release ofPikmin 4, and the fact that Nintendo has remained fairly tight-lipped on many of the game’s details and mechanics, had made it unclear of how different this mode was really going to be this time around....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Erin Williams

This Cyber Monday Deal Cuts the Roccat Gaming Headset Price in Half

ROCCAT Syn Pro Air Wireless PC Gaming Headset One of the best deals in gaming headsets this Cyber Monday is the Roccat Syn Pro Air. This headset that supports fast and reliable 2.4 GHz wireless connection includes RGB lighting, a long-lasting battery, and a microphone that is easy to mute by flipping it up. Now, during the sale, the headset is selling for 50% off. As we continue onto Cyber Monday, Amazon is offering one of the better headset deals by slashing the price of theRoccat Syn Pro Air gaming headsetby half....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Melissa Torres

Tolkien Super Fan Stephen Colbert Got Stumped On LOTR Question

The late-night TV host Stephen Colbert is known for being a Tolkien superfan, and his guests often ask him questions about Middle Earth—usually aboutThe Lord of the Rings. He has gained quite the reputation for always knowing the answer to a question regarding Tolkien’s work, no matter how minute or obscure the detail is. Over two months ago, Colbert invitedLord of the RingsstarsDominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd ontoThe Late Showso they could discuss a bit about their new podcastThe Friendship Onion....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Lindsay Hernandez

Two Point Campus: How To Speed Up, Pause, And Slow Down Time

Pacing is a big part of what makesTwo Point Campusso delightful. An entire school year takes a while to complete, giving players enough time to celebrate successes, recover from disasters, grow attached to the students and staff, and set the groundwork for the next year. RELATED:Best Real Life Simulation Games, According To Metacritic Sometimes, gamers will want to speed things up since there is nothing to do. The needs have been met, the personal goals are all achieved, and they’re saving up for the next big investment....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Valerie Guzman

Underrated PlayStation 1 Protagonists

Summary After being hoodwinked by Nintendo and rejected by Sega, Sony decided to just jump into the console gaming market on their own with the release of thePlayStation.It was a massive success, withthe PS1 selling like hotcakesand amassing a loyal fanbase courtesy of its focus on mature gaming experiences while also letting players enjoy better graphics than ever before. The console paved the way for Sony to take their gaming endeavors seriously for the future, and the company continues to hold a strong presence in the market courtesy of their amazing exclusives and superior hardware....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Richard Pitts

Warzone 2.0: The Best FJX Imperium Loadout

Quick Links InWarzone 2.0, FJX Imperium is a bolt-action sniper based on the real-life anti-materiel rifle, The CheyTac Intervention. And it is one of the only four snipers in Season 3 that can still get one-shot kills after the initial nerf. Except for the MCPR-300,FJX Imperiumoutclasses all other SRs, earning the title of the second-most popular long-range weapon in the game. But with all the recent changes toWarzone 2’s sniper rifles, players want to know if Intervention is still in the META....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Joseph Wong

Why Street Fighter 6's Drive Rush Update Could be a Game-Changer

Summary It seems like Capcom wants to shake theStreet Fighter 6meta up before the Evolution Championship Series 2023 (EVO) this coming August with a significant update to the game. The patch, which went live on Jul 18, 2025, featured the return of the Turbulent Wind himself, Rashid. It also included small changes, adjustments, and bug fixes for almost all the characters. Apart from adding a new character,Street Fighter 6’s latest version could also potentially shake things up with an update to the Drive Rush cancel mechanic....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Stephanie Villa