Tomorrow is Going to Be Huge for Xbox Game Pass Subscribers

When it comes to adding new games to itsXbox Game Passsubscription service, Microsoft tends to spread things out a bit, releasing titles throughout the month instead of all at once. However, there are certainly some days that prove to be exceptions to that rule, and Thursday, January 20 is one of those days. January 20 is going to be huge forXbox Game Pass, and will in fact likely turn out to be one of the biggest days that the service has all year....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Stephanie Moses

Warframe Preview: The New War Footage Showcases Caliban, Teshin, and Second Dream Influences

First teased at TennoCon back in 2018,Warframe’s next major narrative expansion,The New War, is scheduled to finally arrive on December 15. The long-anticipated quest will expand on the narrative threads introduced in the Second Dream, which is one of the game’s most impressive and best-loved quests. Second Dream introduced new mechanics to theWarframeexperience, as well as narrative developments that changed players' understanding of key figures like the Lotus, the Tenno, and the Sentients....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Brittany Sims

What Are Bloodborne's Best DLC Weapons?

Bloodbornehas maintained its place as one of FromSoftware’s most iconic releases after nearly a decade, with echoes of the action RPG found in many modern releases today.Bloodborne’s base game was a classic title of the PS4 era, but its Old Hunters DLC expansion for it that followed elevated the game to masterpiece status for many. While the horror-themed Soulslike offered less overall options of equipment for its players compared to its predecessors,Bloodbornealso featured unprecedented depth to each of its weapons in terms of both gameplay and design....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Matthew Rocha

What to Expect From Elden Ring in 2022

It seemed unimaginable a year ago, butElden Ringis about to come out. The hotly anticipated spiritual sequel to FromSoftware’s famousDark Soulsfranchise is only a month and a few weeks away, and fans are already hoping and preparing for another Soulslike hit.Elden Ring’s open world will evolve the formula pioneered inDemon’s Soulsto a yet-unseen state without leaving the combat and customization that makes these games great behind. 2021 proved to be the perfect ramp up toElden Ring’s launch....

May 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1494 words · Brianna Waller

What To Expect of Rainbow Six Siege's Upcoming Frost Rework

Rainbow Six Siegehas just released their second seasonal update of Year 8, dubbing it Operation Dread Factor. The newest season ofRainbow Six Siegebrings in new defensive operator Fenrir, the Consulate map rework, the new observation blocker gadget, and other balance changes in Ubisoft’s tactical shooter. However, one feature that was originally supposed to appear in Operation Dread Factor was the controversial rework for the operator Frost, the operator notorious among the playerbase because of her special gadget: the Welcome Mats....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Brittany Johnson

Which Scenes Could've Been Cut From The Batman?

Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Batman(2022). Many aspects of Matt Reeves’The Batmanhave been widely praised by fans and critics alike – the breathtaking neo-noir visuals, the meticulously crafted action sequences, the nuanced performances by the cast, the grounded approach to DC Comics icons – but the acclaim hasn’t been entirely universal. Almost every review has at least a couple of negative things to say about the movie, with the most common complaint being that it didn’t need to be three hours long....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Michael Lopez

Why M Rated Games Still Have Profanity Filters

Profanity filters are commonplace in modern video games, withBattlefield 2042being the latest title to block certain words from game chats. These filters are often poorly received, and its implementation in the upcomingBattlefield 2042open betais no exception. Its poor reception is unsurprising asBattlefield 2042is a Mature-rated game, so it can be expected that most of the gamers playing it will be over the age of 18. Additionally, the game contains “strong language,” so the in-game characters will be saying many of the words that players are exempt from using....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Arthur Hancock

Why Mortal Kombat 1's Liu Kang May Have Lost Half of His Title

Mortal Kombat 1presents a soft reboot of the franchise with an all-new timeline. As the twelfth mainline game in the long-running series,Mortal Kombat 1focuses around Liu Kang assembling a group of fighters to compete in the latest Mortal Kombat tournament. Liu Kang’s leading role in this new story breaks away from a title the fighter acquired at the end ofMortal Kombat 11, but there’s a good reason for this. The finale ofMortal Kombat 11’s story saw Raiden merging with Revenant Liu Kang....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Ivan Melendez

Why The Calypso Twins Fall Short of Borderlands 2's Handsome Jack

It is not uncommon for games to have main villains introduced with the story plot and have them interact with players in the form of one or more significant encounters and some verbal interaction to set the mood for the game. Such is the case for games within theBorderlandsfranchise, with each game having the main antagonist to face and a lot of other big baddies to fight down the road. The most memorable villain is Handsome Jack fromBorderlands 2....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1225 words · Anne Howe

Why Uncharted's Recent PC Release Didn't Do as Hot as Other Franchises

Revolutionizing the action-adventure genre for the modern age, the firstUnchartedreleased all the way back in 2007. Over a decade and five games later, and theUnchartedseries has finally reached its end, at least for now. Offering some ofthe most thrilling action set pieces in all of gaming, it’s no wonder that theUnchartedfranchise is one of Sony’s best first-party offerings, but despite its legacy, theUncharted: Legacy of Thievescollection just didn’t hit the mark when it released on PC recently....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Janice Miller

10 Strongest Gods In Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Ranked

As the new season ofMushoku Tenseidraws near, immersing in its captivating world brings joy to the hearts of anime watchers worldwide. Among the many fascinating elements in this great verse, the gods hold a prominent position, commanding immense power to influence events and possessing feats worthy of praise. RELATED:Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - The Best Isekai Anime Of The Decade Most gods are not born godsbut make a name for themselves through their adventures and pursuit of might....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Casey Oneill

8 Games To Play If You Loved Townscaper

Townscaperallows players to finally build the diorama of their dreams. It’s perfect for folks who love helping their children with diorama school projects, or find building LEGOs therapeutic. It’s a simple game where players just click on empty spaces, and out come the buildings or platforms for them to customize. RELATED:Forgotten Simulation Games You Need To Play It’s like being an architectural major’s deity of choice — literally creating structurally sound townscapes out of nothing....

May 15, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Alexis Smith

8 Things Only Pro Players Know You Can Do In Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the mission-based horde survival shooter from the same makers asVermintide 2, is finally out. Warhammer fans have been waiting for this game for quite a long time and now that it’s in their hands they’ve put in the time and effort to figure out all the tips and tricks. RELATED:Warhammer 40K: Darktide: Best Settings To Get The Game Running Well There’s a lot thatDarktidehas to offer that, quite frankly, the game just doesn’t explain well or at all....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1246 words · Kelly Cook