NieR Replicant Reveals New Screenshots of Upgraded Visuals

Receiving an announcement earlier this year,NieR Replicantlooks to be a celebratory remaster of the first game in theNieRseries, releasing alongside the 10th anniversary of the franchise. It’ll bring the slightly altered Japanese version of the game to the west for the first time, alongside some enhancements to the visuals, fully voiced dialogue, and reworked combat. To show off the improvements to the new game,Square Enixhas released some screenshots on theNieRTwitter account in an effort to highlight the visual changes to the game....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Steven Hughes

One Hogwarts Legacy Quest is a Love Letter to Harry Potter Media

Summary Video game renditions of popular media can struggle to meet up with accurate and enjoyable depictions of what fans expect from the silver screens, andHarry Potter-themed titles are no different. WhileHogwarts Legacyreceived many superlatives for its impressive features and gameplay in the months following its release, a few elements didn’t resonate well with sections of the magical fantasy’s fan base due to their perceived abandonment of the source material. Many argue thatHogwarts Legacylet its houses downdue to their perceived unimportance in the game’s overarching plot, but Avalanche Software had a few quests that were executed so beautifully they could be considered love letters toHarry Pottermedia....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Grant Johnson

One of Destiny 2's Weapon Perks Points to a Returning Enemy

Destiny 2’s latest Lightfall expansion changed many things in terms of buildcrafting, as well as added new parts to the equation. The Strand subclass, seasonal Artifact Mods, and Armor mods have reshaped the way that players make loadouts for the various activities in the game. At the same time, one of the new additions to Lightfall’s content may be pointing to what’s yet to come in the near future forDestiny 2....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Joshua Edwards

Open-World Games With The Best Outfit Customization

Summary Most open-world games allow players to change outfits andcustomize certain aspects of their character. However, some games go above and beyond when it comes to attire, either by giving players a seemingly unlimited number of outfits to choose from or by allowing them to create their own outfits by combining numerous layers. Other factors that open-world games with the best outfit customization options often have include the ability to dye items of clothing, transmog systems that allow players to retain the stats of superior armor while wearing their favorite drip, as well as immersive effects such as warm clothes being a necessity in cold environs....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Diana Howard

Overwatch 2: What You Need to Know About the Beta

As one of the first in a wave of popular hero shooters,Overwatchmade a big splash when it was released in 2016. It enjoyed universal acclaim when it was first launched and has since fostered a vibrant community of fans with a reputation as one of the friendlier online shooters. Although it’s had to compete with newer multiplayer releases that may have stolen some of its thunder, the 2019 announcement ofOverwatch 2sparked a lot of excitement in the gaming world....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Richard Savage

Pokemon Sword and Shield Glitch Let's Trainers Evolve Pokemon Inside of Eggs

Now thatPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldhave been available for several weeks, thePokemoncommunity is starting to discover some interesting tricks and secrets. That is to say thatPokemon SwordandShieldplayers are figuring out ways to completely glitch the games out. Not every glitch is useful, but most glitches are at the very least interesting. Such is the case with this newly discoveredPokemon SwordandShieldglitch that allows players to evolve Pokemon still in an egg. Eggs inPokemon SwordandSwitchcan’t typically be interacted with in the game....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Kim Nelson

Pokemon TCG Fan Creates Impressive Mewtwo-Themed Card Holder

Summary APokemonfan has created a Mewtwo card holder that’s ideal for holding cards fromThe Pokemon Card Gameor evenMagic: The Gathering. The creativePokemonidea has spurred a conversation about what kind of Pokemon would make the best card holder. DedicatedPokemonfans have been creating artwork in two and three dimensions since the series' inception in the ’90s. However, with 3D printing having only become a relatively accessible hobby in fairly recent times, it’s opened doors to creating all kinds of interestingPokemonprojects that would be difficult to bring to life in any other way....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Richard Fox

PS VR2 Gets Another Launch Title

Sinn Studio announces its gameSwordsman VRwill be available on thePS VR2at launch. The PlayStation VR2 is, as the name implies, Sony’s second virtual reality headset, and while fans were aware that the new gear would be on its way at some point, only recently was the release date for it announced. The PlayStation VR2 launches on June 09, 2025, with a price point of $550. Some have already found thepricing of the PlayStation VR2to be somewhat controversial, but it appears Sony is looking to make it worth the investment....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Melanie Wheeler

PS5 and Xbox Series X Restock Happening at Walmart Today

Even though the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles went on sale last November, both are still incredibly hard to come by. A combination of factors have made it difficult for the average consumer to find either one of the next-generation consoles, and so all they can do is try their best whenever stores get some fresh stock. One retailer that has regularlyrestocked its supply of PS5 and Xbox Series X consolesis Walmart, and a new batch is set to go live later today....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Debra Vasquez

Psychonauts Developer Double Fine Has Multiple New Games in the Works

There are multiple games in the works atDouble Fine, the studio best known for thePsychonautsseries. Gamers haven’t seen a lot of new releases from Double Fine sincePsychonauts 2releasedin 2021, but that situation could change soon. Psychonauts 2was, at the time of its release, one of the more eagerly anticipated sequels in recent memory, despite serving as the follow-up to a cult classic that struggled to find a substantive audience. AndPsychonauts 2reviewed well, even after such a long wait between the first entry in the series to the second one....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Cory Holmes

Redfall: Xbox/Bethesda Showcase Character Abilities Breakdown

Arkane Austin and Bethesda Softworks' upcoming FPSRedfallwas the cause of much excitement when it was first announced during the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase. The brand-new IP promised to deliver an exciting cooperative experience with fast-paced action, supernatural thrills, and the developer’s own take on the toothiest of folkloric figures – vampires. Since its announcement, updates onRedfallweren’t quite as frequent as fans might have liked, and players were a little worried after the news that it was being delayed from its initial 2022 release....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · John Nunez

Rumor: MultiVersus Could Be Adding Samurai Jack to the Roster

A popularMultiversusdata miner has claimed the time-traveling warrior Samurai Jack will soon make the roster. As one of the most requested fighters by fans,MultiVersusplayers are cautiously optimistic that the rumor has some truth to it. Player First Games initially seemed to strike gold with its release ofMultiVersusback in August 2022. The ensemble-cast platform fighter was a hit, with some predicting the game could rivalSuper Smash Bros.as the be-all-end-all of the genre....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Katherine Bradley

Scream 6 Adds Samara Weaving And Tony Revolori To The Cast List

Scream 6has addedReady or Notstar Samara Weaving andSpider-Man: No Way Home’s Tony Revolori to the already-stacked cast of Ghostface’s next killing spree. Over ten years after the fourthScreamfilm was released, the franchise was relaunched with a sixth installment under the direction of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The 2022 sequel was such a financial succeces that Paramount quickly announced it wasmoving forward withScream 6, with the same directing duo returning alongsideScream(2022) writers James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Cody Bond