Venom Snake Lived as He Died, and That's a Big Problem for Metal Gear Solid 6

There’s a lot of reasons to continue theMetal Gear Solidfranchise, but unfortunately, there’s as many not to. Without Kojima, it would seem that aMetal Gear Solid 6could never live up to its predecessors, which is a big enough problem to end the conversation for many. However, looking at the games as a franchise alone without the real-world concerns, another big problem rears its head. It could easily be fixed or retconned (which is admittedly partially the problem), but part of it comes down to one character inMetal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, Venom Snake....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Billy Miller

Why Overwatch 2 Fans Are Worried Over the Latest Genji News

While players are excited to learned 2at BlizzConline, some recentcomments from Genji’s voice actorhave sparked discussions about the state of the game. In a recent interview, Space commented that he has heard nothing about the sequel. While this initially sparks some confusion in the interviewer talking with Space, Genji’s voice actor doubles down, saying that he has recorded nothing for Blizzard’s follow-up to the beloved hero shooter. Overwatch 2fans quickly ran with this news, as quite a bit of insight can be gained by reading into Space’s comments....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Joseph Sullivan Jr.

Xbox's Free Games with Gold for December 2020 May Signal the End of an Era

2020 is nearing its end, and for the gaming industry, that’s likely a positive thing. It’s unknown what 2021 holds, but with the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X amid the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a ton of anticipation for what remains over that hill. One thing that has turned out to be promising is the subscription services that moved from current-gen to next-gen, likeXbox Game Passand PS Plus....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Theresa Green

Zelda Randomizer Speedrun: Watch as Chat Trolls Player for Over 3 Hours

If there’s one thing that speedrunning requires above all else, it’s precision. The whole idea of speedrunning, after all, is clearing a game as fast as possible. This usually calls forspeedrunners to know the cleanest, most optimal way to get through a game, which can make some runs start to feel predictable after a while. So it’s always interesting when a speedrun flips the script and decides to make things intentionally chaotic....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Debra Aguirre

10 Hidden Secrets Many Still Haven’t Found In Judgment

In an open world tightly packed with exciting side content that isJudgment’sKamurocho district, it can take dozens of hours for players to explore all of the nooks and crannies of Tokyo’s fictional red-light district. RELATED:Easter Eggs Only True Fans Caught In Judgment Thankfully, the game’s developers did not make it particularly difficult for fans to access most of the side activities and hidden parts of the game. Nevertheless, there are some places and even gameplay elements ofJudgmentthat not everybody who’s beaten the game has had the chance to uncover....

August 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1283 words · Kathryn Stephens

Assassin's Creed: Plot Holes That Aren't Actually Plot Holes

TheAssassin’s Creedseries has enjoyed its fair share of success over the last 13 years of its existence. When the first game came out back in 2007, not many people expected it to become the giant it is today. AfterAssassin’s Creed IIcame out,Ubisoft took up an annual release approach for the franchise. While they had their worse moments,ACgames always pulled through as solid, enjoyable experiences. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed: 5 Key Things That Need To Stay In The Games (& 5 That Should Change)...

August 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1343 words · Crystal Carey

Conker Deserves More For His 20th Anniversary

Back in the late ’90s and early 2000s when the N64 was at the peak of its popularity, Nintendo’s fifth generation console was often associated with more kid friendly content and experiences much lighter in tone. This is understandable when taking a glance atthe N64’s huge library of gamesthat featuresBanjo Kazooie,Super Mario 64andMario Party;however, one title stood out among the rest for being the polar opposite.Conker’s Bad Fur Daywas a raunchy, vile, and ludicrous platformer starring a drunken squirrel that launched at the tail end of the system’s lifespan....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Douglas Hayes

Fallout 3: 10 Things Most Players Missed In Raven Rock

Raven Rock is the main base for the Enclave inFallout 3.During the game’s story,the player is capturedand brought to this base. This allows for a chance to explore Raven Rock, seeinghow the Enclave liveand even meeting their leader. Along with this, players can loot Enclave lockers to get their armor and weaponry. RELATED:10 Awesome Things Fans Didn’t Realize Happened Between Fallout 3 And 4 With the number of enemies found, players might not take the time to look around and notice the details in Raven Rock....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Chelsea Snow PhD

Fans Aren't Happy With Warcraft 3: Reforged

Warcraft 3: Reforgedwas Blizzard’s chance to stir up fan nostalgia and bring back an old, beloved game that can’t be played anymore in its original version; instead, fans are furious over the newly released game and its many shortcomings. Fans expected a lot of this remaster, butWarcraft 3: Reforgedis so disappointing that fans are accusing Blizzard of a bait and switch. The originalWarcraft 3was the pinnacle of real-time strategy games when it released in 2003, and fans loved pretty much everything about it....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Jamie Mitchell

GoldenEye 007 Remake Looks Stunning in Unreal Engine 4

GoldenEye 007is considered by many to be a classic game and it has been praised for introducing multiple elements to traditional first-person shooters. The game was originally released in 1997, two years after the film which it was based on. Despite the release being slightly untimely,many consider theGoldenEye 007video game to be superior to the filmand as a result, many fans still praise the game today. One fan has now recreated the Facility in the Unreal Engine 4 with incredible results....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · William Nguyen

Halo Infinite Release Date Revealed Alongside New Cinematic

After yesterday’s Xbox showcase, fans couldn’t be faulted for thinking that Gamescom would come and go without anyHalo Infinitenews, a seemingly shocking move considering it’s Microsoft’s biggest game of 2021. However, it turns out that Microsoft was simply saving information for the main stage atGamescom Opening Night Live, whereHalo Infinite’s release date was officially revealed alongside a new multiplayer cinematic. During the Opening Night Live showcase, Geoff Keighley took the stage withHalo InfiniteHead of Creative Joseph Staten, revealing some big new details for the upcoming sci-fi shooter....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · William Pierce

Kingdom Hearts 4: Riku's Growth in the Series Explained

From the very beginning,Kingdom Heartshas been an epic magical adventure starring a mixture of Disney, Square Enix, and original characters. Sora, Donald, and Goofy set off on a worlds-hopping adventure to save the universe from an encroaching darkness and rescue their friends. Things have become more complicated since then, but the basic premise still holds true. In the ensuing years, many of those friends got larger roles, and everyone began their slow narrative journey to the climactic Keyblade War ofKingdom Hearts 3....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 750 words · Sandra Krause

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Dev Says Episode 9 Content Was 'Fun' and 'Miserable'

Without a doubt, many are looking forward to the next official update onLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Outside of its various delays (likely and understandably related to the COVID-19 pandemic), not much has been revealed about the game in recent months outside the bevy of information fans had known already. The game will feature all 9Star Warsmovies and include DLC for a variety of related projects, includingThe Mandalorian. It’ll be interesting to see what developer TT Games does to freshen up old content, as well as how the game handles the latest two movies in the franchise:The Last JediandRise of Skywalker....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Rachel Collins