Elgato Facecam Review

After some clever teasing on social media and through influencers, Elgato’s Facecam has finally been revealed. For a company that has been delivering products designed to improve the lives of streamers and content creators, it is surprising that it has taken so long for Elgato to finally make a Facecam. But having spent plenty of time with the webcam it is clear that Elgato wanted to do what it does best: listen to the market and respond with a product that knocks it out of the park....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Robert Smith

Fan Project Ports Grand Theft Auto 3 to the Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch has become a playground for modders, who have taken on wild projects like returning cutPokemon toPokemon Sword and Shield. Now, modders have brought the iconicGrand Theft Auto 3to the Switch, making it the first time that the game is (unofficially) playable on an Nintendo system. Grand Theft Auto 3holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. While it wasnot the first-open world game, it was one of the most popular early open-world games, and for many players it was their first experience with the now ubiquitous genre....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Faith Nguyen

Final Fantasy 16 Has a Message for Fans

Summary On the first anniversary ofFinal Fantasy 16, game director Hiroshi Takai released a message to assure players that the game’s upcoming PC version remains in development. Takai also stated the development team’s wish to bringFinal Fantasy 16to as many platforms as possible and asked fans to stay tuned for future updates. Released as a PS5 exclusive title on June 21, 2025,Final Fantasy 16is the latest entry in the mainlineFinal Fantasyseries....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Brian Franklin

Final Fantasy 8: In-Game Allusions To The Number 8

Many considerFinal Fantasy 8to be a strong entry in the series due to its unique battle system and world-defying story.The main protagonist, Squall Leonhart, was negatively received at first, though, in time, fans have come to appreciate his character as well as his backstory. RELATED:Every Final Fantasy 8 Party Member Ranked By Design The game already made great strides with its magic junctioning system and Guardian Forces. However, upon closer inspection, the game also includes numerous references to the number eight itself....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 955 words · Michael Marshall

Fortnite Update Makes Changes to Competitive Play

With battle royale games receiving frequent updates, keeping the game balanced can be an incredibly difficult task; this is only made harder when it also has its own competitive mode as is the case withFortnite. Players that jump between public and Arena matches will instantly notice many differences between the modes, although now it is even more obvious as Arena is the only mode inFortnitewith building enabled. Public matches inFortniteis where many of the fun and wacky items end up, whereas Epic Games tries to keep the competitive loot pool more balanced and fair....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Donna Levy

Game Of Thrones: What Were The Shortest Reigns on the Iron Throne?

Aegon’s conquest of Westeros may spawn anotherGame of Thronesprequel, as it is one of the most important events in Westerosi history. Before he united most of Westeros into one realm, the continent was divided into six kingdoms and one principality. Aegon the Conqueror landed at the mouth of Blackwater Rush with two sister-wives and their three dragons. He seized power and established the ruling Targaryen dynasty of Westeros, and he was the first king on the Iron Throne....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1262 words · Karen Gardner

Genshin Impact Leak Reveals 3.4 Four-star Banner Characters

A newGenshin Impactleak shows which four-star characters will be a part of the first banner cycle for the upcoming version 3.4. Developer HoYoverse already revealed two new characters for the next update, Yaoyao and Alhaitham, both of whom are confirmed to be Dendro users. The recent Special Program event forGenshin Impactupdate 3.4 also confirmed that both of these characters will appear on the first banner cycle. They will be joined by another five-star character named Xiao who will probably play a significant part in the upcoming Lantern Rite Festival, which is an annual event in celebration of the Chinese New Year....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Molly Good

God Of War: 10 Major Things That Led To Ragnarok

There was always going to be a follow-up to 2018’s God of War, but the announcement of the game’s sequel has still beenmet with all-round excitement and even funny reactions.Within the series’ storyline, stretching all the way from the first God of War to the most recent one, certain moments were vital to allowing the events of God of War Ragnarok to take place. RELATED:The 10 Best PlayStation 4 Exclusive Open-World Games The titular Ragnarok was only possible because these moments happened, making them major things that need to be pointed out....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Michael Neal

Halo Infinite Multiplayer Likely to Receive 'More Stability' Come Launch

Xbox Game Studios and 343 Industries recently released the multiplayer beta ofHalo Infiniteand it has some issues despite being tremendously popular. According to one of the folks at 343 Industries, the performance ofHalo Infiniteshould improve with its next update. HaloEsports and Viewership Lead at 343 Industries Tashi recently took to Twitter to thank patientHalo Infinitefans for bearing with the technical issues and delays experienced on December 2. In response to Tashi’s fan appreciation post, one excitedHalo Infinitefan asked if Tashi had an update on how the fixes were going....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Abigail Grant

Hearthstone Adding Demon Hunter Class Next Month

A full 6 years after its initial release,Hearthstoneis making history next month. While Blizzard fans are looking forward to anew Overwatch hero coming soon, they will also have the opportunity to try their hand atHearthstone’sfirst-ever new playable class, the Demon Hunter. The inclusion of the first new class sinceHearthstone’slaunch has big implications for the shape of future gameplay. AnyHearthstoneplayer knows that class choice can dramatically change both deck and play-style by way of unique abilities and cards....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Rebecca Gray

How to Find Jiwe in Skull and Bones

you’re able to sail to your heart’s content inSkull and Bonesand still manage to find a new island to explore, even after hours of gracing the seas and all of their challenges. You are not alone in your quest forpirate infamy, as you will make and break fragile alliances with a number of different factions in the game. One of the numerous different groups you’ll find inSkull and Bonesis the Confederation of Ungwana, who call the capital settlement of Jiwe home....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Peter Allen

How to Start Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye Expansion

Outer Wildswas a game that felt complete, lacking nothing and needing nothing. It told a story that started when it needed to and ended when it needed to. It’s no surprise thatOuter Wildswas one of 2019’s best indie games, winning the BAFTA game awards. It’s also why it was so surprising whenMobius Digital announcedOuter Wilds: Echoes of the Eye. The game was a tightly constructed puzzle box; where would the extra pieces fit?...

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Monica Wilson

Madden NFL 23 Feature is Exclusive to Next-Gen Versions of the Game

Madden NFL 23has revealed its first gameplay trailer for this year and on top of revamped visuals,Franchise Mode changes, and other quality-of-life improvements, it will introduce new game physics that aim to shake up the gameplay mechanics and player reaction to contact. The FieldSENSE mechanics are being advertised as giving the player more movement variety using its “physics-informed mechanics.” FieldSENSE will apply to all players on the team and allMadden NFL 23modes....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Mark Rodriguez