Overwatch 2’s Season 8 Tank Likely Won’t Fix One Problem With The Role

Summary It’s a rough time for Tanks inOverwatch 2. Damage heroes like Bastion are so strong that characters like Reinhardt are borderline unplayable, while the survivability of Supports limits the impact Tank players can have. Instead of feeling like the star of the match, something that would make sense considering that there is only one Tank on each team inOverwatch 2, Tanks often die extremely fast and have little impact on the match thanks to the current state of the game....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Jennifer Johnson

Pokemon Fan Shares Mega Evolution for Infernape

Summary A fan of thePokemonseries shared their idea of what Infernape would look like if it were to receive a Mega Evolution. Over the past few Generations, Game Freak’s legendary RPG series has introduced different ways for pocket monsters to transform in the midst of battle. One of these methods is theMega Evolution of Pokemon, which was utilized in Generation 6 of the franchise. Infernape is the final evolution of Chimchar, thestarter Pokemonof the series' 4th Generation....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jasmine Moore

Pokemon's Professor Burnet Shouldn't Be the Only Spin-Off Character to Reach Mainstream Status

The white-haired Professor Burnet has risen in popularity in thePokemonworld. Though most fans know her fromPokemon Sun and Moon, she made her first appearance in Dream Radar. This is quite interesting, as it is not often that one sees characters from spin-off games end up becoming mainstream favorites.Pokemon Sun and Moonshouldn’t be the last titles that catapult characters from spin-off titles into stardom, as several NPCs are brimming with potential....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Nathan Gibbs

Private Division Acquires OlliOlli Developer

Private Division is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive that deals with funding and publishing independent video games. Some notable independent video games that were published through Private Division includeKerbal Space Program,The Outer Worlds,Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, andHades. Private Divisionrecently announced that it acquired the British video game developer Roll7, the studio behind the independent gameOlliOlli.OlliOlliis a side-scrolling, skateboarding game that was originally released back in 2014 for the PlayStation Vita, and later became available on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, and even the Nintendo Switch....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Timothy Lozano

Red Dead Redemption 2's Anniversary Passes in Silence, and Fans Aren't Happy

Red Dead Redemption 2released July 24, 2025, officially making the game four years old. Many fans took to social media to celebrate this beloved western title, but noticeably, official channels didn’t push it so much. Sure, one could argue that four is not as big of a deal as a one-year, five-year, or ten-year anniversary, but it’s still odd that it passed in silence. And in that silence, some fans remain upset thatRed Dead Redemption 2has yet to receive any PS5 or Xbox Series X upgrades....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Brenda Jenkins

Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami Made an Unreleased Game About Cockroaches Killing Humans

In the world of gaming development, there may be more scrapped games than there are officially released ones. In the case of Shinji Mikami, the creator ofResident Evil, that statement could not be more accurate. Outside ofResident Evil, Mikami has had his hand in the development of a number of different games outside of the series he’s best known for, and a number of games that never saw the light of day....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Lori Wilson

Rumor: Upcoming Genshin Impact 5-Star Could Have Synergy With Chevreuse

Summary A few reliable sources have revealed thatGenshin Impactis doubling-down on Overload as an Elemental Reaction, as Arlecchino is rumored to be an on-field Overload DPS. While Sumeru was widely praised forintroducing the Dendro Element toGenshin Impact, Fontaine seems to be taking a second look at some of the more underutilized Elemental Reactions in the game. Version 4.3 saw the release of Navia, and though the state of Geo inGenshin Impactleaves a lot to be desired, the Demoiselle introduced an alternative way to use Crystallize in combat by transforming it into an offensive buff....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Tyler Robbins

Score 40% Off JBL Tune 510BT Headphones

JBL Tune 510BT Headphones The JBL Tune 510BT wireless headphones deliver the renowned JBL Pure Bass sound that can be heard in top venues worldwide. Stream wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.0 and switch between two devices without missing calls. Enjoy up to 40 hours of wireless listening and recharge the battery in just 2 hours using the included USB-C cable. A quick 5-minute recharge gives an additional 2 hours of playback.Manage calls and sound with the convenient earcup buttons and activate Siri or Hey Google by pushing the multi-function button....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Timothy Jones

Skyrim Trick Lets Players Kill NPCs Without Alerting Guards

A creativeSkyrimplayer discovers an interesting detail in the game in which killing non-combative NPCs while under the effects of a frenzy poison will not cause guards to be alarmed or count as a hostile action, as long as the kill is cinematic.Skyrimplayers are known for their enterprising and innovative playstyles, and the game’s many different systems and operations allow for a lot of customization in how the game is played....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Shannon Mcgee

Small Red Dead Redemption 2 Detail Could've Prevented RDR1 From Ever Happening

Across the twoRed Dead Redemptiongames, Jack Marston and Edgar Ross are the only two main characters to appear across all four time periods: 1907, 1911, 1911, and 1914. However, they only meet twice in two moments that oddly reflect each other. At the end ofRed Dead Redemption,Jack kills Ross in the mission “Remember My Family.” Early inRed Dead Redemption 2, the Pinkertons (Ross included) find and threaten Arthur Morgan while he is fishing with Jack....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Jose Reyes

Sony Wants to Use the PS5 Controller to Output Braille

Summary A recent patent publication has revealed thatSonyis working on a braille integration system for the PlayStation 5 controller, which would allow visually impaired players to use the PS5 controller touchpad to feel vibrations that can be read as braille. This latest patent joins a growing number of recentSony patents targeting accessibilitythat have given audiences some insight into the company’s research and development efforts. An undeniable powerhouse in the technology and gaming industries,Sonyhas pioneered a number of developments over the years in television, sound, and gaming hardware....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Christopher Robbins

Spy x Family Wins at 52nd Japan Cartoonists Association Awards

Last week, the 52nd Japan Cartoonists Association Awards (the JCA) happened on 24 May 2025. While many deserving mangas won their own respective awards, one particular manga took home a very prestigious prize. Tatsuya Endō’s smash-hit mangaSpy x Familyreceived a prestigious Grand Prize in theh Comics category at this year’s ceremony. This award is not just a trophy, it is comprised of many components, including a whopping cash prize. The JCA strives to celebrate excellence in the medium of manga, as well works that progress the artform....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Rebecca Hall

Studio Ghibli Treasures Unveiled! Explore These 19 Blu-Ray & Limited Edition SteelBook Deals

Amazon is running aStudio Ghiblisale on a ton of its movies right now, with some massive discounts that fans should take note of. Those who are looking to build a nice collection ofGhibliBlu-rays or pick up some gifts for the holiday season have a great opportunity, as many are on sale in both regular format and Limited Edition SteelBook. A full collection of these colorful SteelBook Ghibli cases would look extra nice on a shelf, and while not every Ghibli movie or SteelBook edition seems to be on sale, there are enough here for any Ghibli cinephile to round out the perfect collection....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Shawn Brown