Ubisoft Montreal Devs Reportedly Upset With the Company

Summary Reportedly, employees atUbisoft Montrealhave expressed disappointment with the company after it announced that, following three years of working from home, they will have to return to the office. This is one of the major studios of the French company responsible for games likeAssassin’s Creed ValhallaandFar Cry 5, and it has previously faced criticism from its employees. In June 2021,Ubisofthad offered the possibility for its over 4,000 employees in Montreal to work remotely 100% of their hours....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Katelyn Rodriguez

V Rising: How to Get Coarse Thread

Coarse Thread is a material inV Risingthat players will use to craft a variety of important items. However, it is certainly not the easiest crafting reagent to come across, and indeed fans may find themselves lacking in Coarse Thread as they attempt to progress through the game. For those players that are looking to add to their Coarse Thread stockpiles, this guide details the locations upon which they should focus their attention....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Michael Larsen

What Stephen King’s Firestarter Needs To Do To Be A Successful Reboot

Another horror reboot is coming out of Blumhouse Studios: Stephen King’s infamous 1980 novelFirestarter. The original sci-fi/horror adaptation shocked audiences in 1984, and nearly 40 years later, it is finally getting the reimagining it deserves.Firestarterwill be helmed byThe Vigildirector Keith Thomas and produced by Jason Blum and Akiva Goldsman. For decades, author Stephen King has had several successes with his numerous book adaptations: dramatic classics such asTheShawshank Redemption(1994) andThe Green Mile(1999), as well as his extremely popular horror films, includingCarrie(1976),The Shining(1980),Children of the Corn(1984), andPet Semetary(1989)....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Deanna Lee

What the PS5 Jailbreak Means for the Console

It’s fair to say that over the last few years, Sony hasn’t stood still when it comes to the development of thePS5. On several occasions since the console’s launch in November 2020, tweaks to its software have subsequently been made by the publisher. This has resulted in owners getting access tofeatures like VRR and 1440p support, to name just two prominent examples. At the same time, though, several modders have been playing around with its software behind the scenes as well....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1099 words · Anna Kim

What to Expect From Destiny 2's Solstice 2024 Event

Summary Destiny 2’s Echoes Episode is fast approaching the release of its second act, which will include multiple changes and new activities, such as two Battlegrounds dedicated to the story and environment of Nessus and the Compelled Vex. With Act 2 will come newSeasonal Artifact mods inDestiny 2, this time dedicated to sniper rifles - specifically boosting Solar sniper rifles like the recently revamped Uzume RR4 or Exotics like Still Hunt and Whisper of the Worm....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Rebecca Walker

When Jill Returns to Resident Evil, Another Character Should Follow

Summary Capcom has been riding the crest ofResident Evil’sresurgence for over 5 years now. Ever sinceRE7kicked off the survival horror franchise’s modern-era reboot and returned to its roots in 2017, the series has seen a string of successful releases that were both critically praised and highly commercially profitable. Along withRE7andRE Village,theremakes ofResident Evil2,3, and4have contributed greatly to its rise and ongoing popularity, and fans have been waiting with bated breath to see how the studio will continue capitalizing on its achievement....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Cory Coffey

Why a Superman Game is Difficult to Pull Off

A cultural icon, grandfather of the superhero myth, and symbol for justice, Superman can do just about anything except for catching a break in the video game medium. While other popular comic book characters successfully made the jump over the years, withMarvel’s Spider-Manand theBatman: Arkham Knighthitting big sales numbers, the man of steel just can’t seem to fly as high. Past efforts have all had middling degrees of success like the movie tie-in game forSuperman Returns,which did an okay enough job considering its nature....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Monica Lucero

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Adds New Selection Pack, Structure Deck

The newest update toYu-Gi-Oh Master Duelintroduces the game’s newest Selection Pack alongside a brand-new Structure Deck, bringing more than 50 cards to the game. The digital platform for Konami’s massively popular TCG has seen plenty of major patches in recent months bringing new content. The game celebrated its first anniversary earlier this year with multiple homages to theclassicYu-Gi-Ohanime between Structure Decksand classic Monster Mates like “Kuriboh” and “Gaia the Fierce Knight....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · John Johnson

Activision Blizzard Employees Aren't Happy About Returning to In-Person Work

Some Activision Blizzard employees are unhappy about the order to return to in-office work. When the pandemic hit, several game companies had to adjust their approach and work schedules. This included the introduction of remote work options for several big brands that were working on projects. People likeMasahiro Sakurai had to work remotelyto be able to make progress on projects which were deemed important.Fast-forward to the current situation, the crisis has subsided a bit and restrictions are steadily easing up as society tries to adjust to the new normal....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Amber Pennington

Another Code: Recollection

Another Code: Recollectionis a remake and two games in one. The first story players experience isAnother Code: Two Memories,followed byAnother Code: R - A Journey Into Lost Memories.Two Memoriestells the story of Ashley’s journey to reunite with her long-lost father on a deserted island, which is dubbed Blood Edward Island by the locals. An important part of the story involves locating three computer chips calledANOTHER Keys. Players must think their way through various puzzles to get all the required keys....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Madison George

Anthem 2.0 Has Been Officially Canceled

It’s no secret thatAnthemhad something of a troubled launch, but fans of the game placed all their hope in the elusiveAnthem 2.0. Waiting for any sort of news on this has been an adventure in and of itself, but now the project is officially canceled. This news comes directly from Christian Dailey, the head of theAnthemreboot project, so there’s no denying its legitimacy. In summary, Dailey explains that the team that was working on Anthem will now be dedicating its resources towards other things likeDragon Age,Mass Effect, andStar Wars: The Old Republic....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Sarah Alexander

Baldur’s Gate 3: 8 Things Cut From The Final Game

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is one of the most phenomenal RPGs to be released in 2023, the game hascountless possible endingsfor a player to encounter through various winding storylines that make every playthrough feel different. However, like most games, there are certain features or stories that were originally going to be told but were then instead removed for various reasons. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Necromancy Spells It should be noted that many of these things that were removed from the full release ofBaldur’s Gate 3were likely removed for valid reasons; even without their inclusion inBaldur’s Gate 3,the game is still an incredible title that many players have enjoyed exploring over and over again....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Robert Rollins

Biggest Open World Games Based On The Size Of Their Maps

Summary Open-world gamesare not new. In fact, they’ve only grown in popularity over time. The originalLegend of Zeldafor the NES gave gamers a glimpse of how much fun an open-world game can be, and ever since that landmark game,developers of open-worldgames have endeavored to give gamers larger and larger worlds to explore. There will be many popular open-world games that gamers will be surprised didn’t make this list, such asGrand Theft Auto 5orFallout 4....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1261 words · John Williams Jr.