Tekken Director Says Tekken X Street Fighter Isn't Canceled After All

Over the weekend,Tekkenfans received news on the supposed cancellation of the long-time large-scale project,Tekken X Street Fighter, first teased over a decade ago and has since been kept under wraps. With nothing but the word of series director Katsuhiro Harada to go by, many fans understandably take information involving the project from the director himself as insight for theTekkenseries’s future. Unfortunately, discourse between a Japanese developer and a majorly English-speaking audience leads to language barriers, especially when it comes to relaying important information about a project’s development....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Kevin Scott

The Case for Soulslike Games to Have Easy Mode

Some games are meant to be difficult. Certain designers relish in creating games that push players to their limits, and conversely, certain fans actively seek out games that push them to their limits and reward dedication and mastery. One of the most infamous examples of this isDark Souls. From Software’s fantasy action RPG franchise is notorious for handing players encounters with towering enemies that seem completely insurmountable at a glance, andDark Soulscertainlypulls no punches....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Julie Hayden

The Matrix Awakens PS5 'Experience' Leaks Online

After many years,The Matrixis coming back to theaters withThe Matrix Resurrections, a continuation of the series, although no one is sure what direction it will take said series in. With anew teaser forThe Matrix Resurrectionsrevealing ticket sale times, it’s sure to draw a sizable crowd. With how little is still known aboutThe Matrix Resurrections, there’s a lot of speculation and hype about what it could be about and how theMatrixseries as a whole could be effected....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Nicole Tate

What to Play Before Resident Evil 8 Releases

Last June, Capcom announcedResident Evil 8, officially namedResident Evil Village, at Sony’s PlayStation 5 event. Although the overall plot of the upcoming game is still unknown, the debut trailer confirmed thatResident Evil 8will be played in first-personsimilar to its predecessor,Resident Evil 7,and its village setting is definitely an inspiration fromResident Evil 4. Several weeks ago,Capcom released the first-ever gameplay trailer forResident Evil 8, and while the footage is short and doesn’t really show anything concrete, it was still able to ramp up the excitement of fans who are interested to see how Capcom will propel the story of the franchise forward....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Kim Walker

'Mortal Kombat' Movie Will Push The R Rating To The Limit

When theMortal Kombatmovie received its R-rating, fans of the series were overjoyed because this meant that the film would be portraying the fatalities in their true, brutal form. Director Simon McQuoid has now spoken about the extent of violence the much-awaited reboot of the series has to offer. In an interview withSFX Magazine, McQuoid revealed that the film intends to push the blood and gore “right to the limit." The games in theMortal Kombatfranchise are known for their brutality, with characters ripping hearts out of their opponent’s chest....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Michael Small

10 Hidden Details Everyone Missed In Persona 3

Anyone who talks about some of the most popular modern JRPG series is bound to mention the namePersonaat some point or the other. Starting out as a spin-off of theShin Megami Tenseiseries,Personahas quickly become one of the most popular IPs from this developer, and one of the biggest reasons as to why this is the case is the changes they made to the formula fromPersona 3onwards. RELATED:Every Mainline Persona Game, Ranked All of a sudden, a game that already had tight JRPG combat had a bunch of life sim mechanics integrated into the mix, turning the experience intosomething totally new and uniquefor long-time veterans of the franchise....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Eric Weaver

A History of Bahamut Leading Up to Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Summons inFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeprovide flashy attacks and high-damage outputs for players to enjoy. More than that, though, many of these creatures behind theFF7summonsalso have their own storied histories. One of the more famous summons inFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeand whole series is that of Bahamut, a giant dragon who ignites enemies with his signature Mega Flare skill. However, Bahamut did not begin as just a Summon for players to use, as his origins are from the real world....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Daniel Phillips

All Drow Houses In Baldur's Gate 3 Explained

Summary The Underdark-dwelling drow are a key element of the Forgotten RealmsDungeons and Dragonssetting in whichBaldur’s Gate 3takes place. Faerun’s drow exist in a highly regimented society ruled over by the noble houses of Menzoberranzan and Ched Nasad. Many ofBaldur’s Gate 3’sdrow characters come from one of these houses, and their house’s history, goals, and ideologies greatly influence the character’s actions and choices. Here are all the drow houses which play a role inBaldur’s Gate 3....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Corey Kelly

Apex Legends Developer Explains Why the Game Has Skill-Based Matchmaking

This past Thursday, publisher EA hosted its EA Play 2020 event online. A big part of EA’s showing was what was coming in the future forApex Legends, including that the game will be coming toSwitch and Steam and will feature cross-play. In a recent interview following those announcements with the game’s creative director, Chad Grenier, he was asked about the ongoing discussion about the game’s use of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM)....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Daniel Jacobs

Atomic Heart Reportedly Has Some Performance Issues on Xbox Series S

Early reviews for the Xbox Game Pass day-one FPS titleAtomic Heartseem to be varying wildly, and those who’ve already gotten a chance to play the game on the Xbox Series S are reporting that the performance is fairly hit-and-miss, as well. Development outfit Mundfish previously boasted thatAtomic Hearttargets a consistent 60 frames per secondand is playable in 4K, but it seems as if that may only be true in certain constrained sections of the game....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Jay Flowers

Beginner Tips For Startup Company

Startup Companyis a simulation game that allows people to start and run their own business. Players can become the Chief Executive Office (CEO) of a company of their choice andscale its operationsto meet customer needs and demands. RELATED:Best VR Simulation Games For The Meta Quest 2Players can set up a customized website to attract customers online while playingStartup Company. Developed and published by Hovgaard Games,Startup Companyoffers young entrepreneurs a chance to shine at their dream organization....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Amber Espinoza

Biggest Gaming News of the Week: 1/17/22/24/22

Microsoft makes an unprecedented move among high controversy surrounding Activision Blizzard, while E3 may be canceled for good, in this week’s roundup of gaming news. Game Rant has compiled some of the biggest gaming news stories from this past week together into a concise post for fans and enthusiasts to stay up to date on the most important events in the industry per week. Highlighting the most relevant stories, this list is not inherently and totally objective, and will not contain every news story this week....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 946 words · Jessica Keith

Boruto: The Hidden Power Of Himawari Uzumaki, Explained

Himawari Uzumaki is the daughter of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga. She is a somewhat important character inBoruto: Naruto Next Generations, however, hasn’t had much of a contribution to the story just yet. Being the daughterof the Seventh Hokage, it goes without saying that Himawari will eventually play a significant role in the story. RELATED:Naruto: How Naruto Uzumaki Could Regain His Powers Fans have already seen how much potential she carries and she is also an incredibly fun character to follow in the story....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Meagan Lee