Rocket League Adding Ratchet and Clank DLC

Rocket Leagueis no stranger to crossover events. Since the game’s launch back in 2015,popular companies such as Lamborghinihave brought versions of their vehicles to Psyonix’s game. Recently, the developers announced that a new round of DLC would bring items based off theRatchet and Clankseries to the game. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, the developers gave a breakdown of theRocket Leaguecrossover withInsomniac Games, the creators ofRatchet and Clank. Items featured in the DLC include theRatchet and ClankPunk Decal for the Octane, Negatron Collider Boost, the Clank Balloon Topper, and the Ratchet Balloon Topper....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Edgar Hernandez

Rumor: New Activision Games, Including Tony Hawk Remaster, Leak Online

A leaker best known for delivering insider information aboutCall of Duty: Modern Warfareand itsWarzonebattle royale modeis expanding their horizons. The latest leak is a big one, too. The new leak is described as a list of currently in-developmentActivisiongames. Virtually every game on the list is as-yet-unconfirmed or unannounced byActivision, making the list a surprisingly big deal. It includes severalCall of Dutygames, as well as the recently rumored newTony Hawk Pro Skatergame....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Michael Gross

Rumor: Xbox Console Android App Support Could Be Coming

Microsoft is currently planning to launch itsWindows 11 upgrade for PCs on October 5. One of Windows 11’s biggest features, particularly for video game fans, is the addition of the Windows Subsystem for Android. This feature will allow Android apps to be installed and run directly from the Windows 11 OS. As details about the Android feature for Windows 11 get shared, a surprising new possibility looks like it could soon be a reality....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Jamie Smith

Some Discord Users Are Having Connection Issues

Discordis a social app that can be accessed on various devices to bring communities together through the internet but currently, there are several Discord users discussing their connection issues online. Discord users that are suffering from connection issues have taken to Twitter to voice their concerns, most notably through a tweet from an account known as Down Detector. The tweet encouragesTwitterusers to retweet the post if they have encountered a similar issue on Discord, and the tweet currently has 139 retweets and even more likes....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Keith Griffin

Third Party Call of Duty: Warzone Stat Website Reveals Player Progress and Win Percentage

Call of Duty: Warzoneplayers seeking out a place to track their own stats now have an option, as a third-party app allows players to keep up to date on how they are performing in their matches. For anyCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers that are interested, logging onto the website and entering some basic user info will be necessary. However,Call of Duty: Warzone’s recentchanges regarding player privacymean that fans will need to opt in to make their stats public....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Taylor Padilla

Tom Clancy's Elite Squad Shutting Down After One Year

Troubling news has been announced for players of Ubisoft’s free-to-play mobile RPGTom Clancy’s Elite Squad. Despite officially launching on October 4, Ubisoft has now confirmed that it will be shutting down the game, admitting that continuing support for it is “no longer sustainable.” Servers forTom Clancy’s Elite Squadwill remain online up through June 02, 2025, giving the game just one full year online. That’s hardly what Ubisoft or the game’s players were hoping for....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · David Johnson

Twitch Speaks Out Against Anti-Asian Speech, Hate Crimes

Twitch is taking a stand against anti-Asian speech and hate crimes. The streaming platform is teaming up with charitable organizations to raise awareness of hate crimes, hate speech, and xenophobia; especially in light of rising hatred during the pandemic. The video game community has been taking stronger stands as of late against harassment, hate speech, and the like. Over last summer, developers and publishers stepped up, likeEA attempting to reduce racist language in its sports games, a genre with a negative reputation in that area....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Samantha Duran

Viral Battlefield 2042 Video Shows Major Problem With Smoke Grenades

Electronic Arts is releasingBattlefield 2042next month, but several videos have been released displaying the flaws in the game since a recent open beta. One recent clip shows a glaring issue with smoke grenades obstructing important elements of the UI. TikTok user and Twitch streamer Hotsaucezee recently posted a clip fromBattlefield 2042that shows the content creator reviving a fallen ally with the defibrillator. As bullets flew through the smoke, Hotsaucezee fired back but didn’t receive any hit markers and he slowly realized what was happening....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Jennifer Fuller

What We Hope to See From LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on August 25

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahasn’t been since the fall of 2021 and nothing has been mentioned since its delay announcement earlier this year. But now, fans know thatLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saganews is coming at Gamescomon August 25. The stream will begin at 11am PT/2pm ET, featuring 30 games or so in total. It’ll be an exciting event for gamers, as information onSplitgate, Saints Row, and more has been teased....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Krista Bailey

Why Doesn't Gandalf Use His Magic Or Powers More?

Gandalf is supposed to be a great and powerful wizard, whose old age has given him wisdom and authority over most of those within Middle Earth. Gandalf is very wise, and he is who The Fellowship turns to when they have doubts and need answers. He can also castspells and tricks of the mind. Gandalf used his hypnosis powers on a moth so it could send a message to the eagles, he used his staff as a light source several times, he used his powers and a spell to keep a door the Balrog was trying to open shut, and he even used his powers to preform an exorcist-like ritual on Théoden when Saruman had put an enchantment on his mind....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Stephanie Smith

YouTuber Makes Xbox Series X Controller You Can Use With One Hand

Accessibility has long been a concern for both game designers and hardware engineers. These considerations range from standard features like closed captions to colorblind modes andMicrosoft’s unusual-looking adaptive controllerforXboxconsoles. One thing that Microsoft has yet to do is develop a system that allows one-handed players to use controllers effectively. However, a YouTuber named Akaki Kuumeri has a solution, creating a 3D printed tool that lets players useXboxcontrollers with one hand....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Nicole Oliver

10 Things You Didn't Know About The Sega Master System

TheSega Master System, the classic third-generation console, was released in the United States and Canada in 1986, more than three decades ago in the height of the 8-bit era. The console was something of a disappointment at the time but has since becomea treasured piece of historyfor introducing some of Sega’s most iconic franchises. RELATED:Best Games On The Sega Master System Interestingly enough, the Sega Master System launched over the course of several years all over the world and was much more popular in some unexpected locations....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Karen Smith

343 Releases Winter Update for Halo Infinite, Thanks Fans for Patience

Halo Infinite’s Winter Update is now live and is the game’s most comprehensive update so far, introducing many features and changes that fans have been hoping for.Halo Infinitefinally has campaign network co-op and mission replays, the Forge beta is live, and new maps and a new mode have been added along with plenty of other additions that have arrived with the update. Despite being the highly anticipated latest installment in the belovedHaloseries of first-person shooters, Halo Infinitehas fought an uphill battle throughout its development and its rocky release....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Lynn Boone