Nintendo Promises 6 More Super Smash Bros. DLC Fighters

After a poor fan response tothe latest addition to its cast,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s impressive roster is about to expand even further. In a new Tweet, Nintendo of America revealed that six new DLC characters would be released as part of the game’s second Fighters Pass. Although avidSmashplayers have probably already seen and used DLC fighters,Super Smash Bros. Ultimateis the first game in the franchise to offer a Fighters Pass, which grants access to all five DLC packs that currently exist....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Megan Kidd

One Piece: Oda Reveals The True Inspiration For Zoro And Sanji

Summary Zoro and Sanji are two of the most important characters inOne Piece.They are both members of Luffy’s pirate crew, and two individuals that Oda had decided would be part of his story long before One Piece had even begun. Zoro and Sanjiare the Wings of the Pirate King, and as the name implies, incredibly essential for Luffy to fulfill his dream and find the One Piece. But more importantly, they also have a very intriguing relationship....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Mr. Brent Serrano DVM

OpenAI Successfully Trains AI to Play Minecraft Almost as Well as Humans

In 2009, an unknown independent game calledMinecraftwas unleashed, and little did anyone realize just how much of a behemoth it would go on to become. It gained traction fairly quickly, becomingone of the highest grossing video games of the last decade, if not of all time. Pretty much anyone of any age on any modern device can play it. But then there’s the question of whether non-humans can get to grips with it....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Laurie Cannon

Outriders: Devs Hint at Devastator Showcase, Fourth Class Reveal

With everything showcased so far, it seems safe to say that manyOutridersfans are looking forward to the game’s release. Itsunique take on the Sci-Fi RPG Shooter genreseems like a recipe for success, and with each monthly broadcast, it just seems to get better. Many may remember that the first broadcast showcased some Trickster gameplay, whereas the second focused on the Pyromancer. And just before the second broadcast, Game Rant spoke with People Can Fly’sOutridersGame Director Bartosz Kmita and Senior Narrative Designer Szymon Barchan a little about the game’s classes....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Rachel Jackson

PlayStation Could Bring Back Play at Home Free Games if COVID Continues

PlayStation’sPlay at Home initiative was undoubtedly a bright spot for many gamers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It let fans download freePlayStationgames and helped small developers continue to make great games despite the economic hardship created by the pandemic. In a recent interview, PlayStation boss and Sony Interactive CEO Jim Ryan said thatPlay at Home’s free games could returnin the future. However, that is not necessarily good news, as it would require a continuation of the ongoing pandemic....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Brian Jones

Pokemon Fan Art Imagines Incredible New Form for Starmie

Sporting record sales numbers for the franchise on the Switch,Pokemon Legends: Arceushas been a massive success. With millions of copies sold and a heavily active playerbase,Pokemon Legends: Arceus' unique open-world direction marks a potential shift in the genres of futurePokemongames. Along with plenty of feature and gameplay changes, the game also added new Pokemon for players to collect. This varies from Alpha Pokemon such asPokemon Legends: Arceus' menacing Alpha Ursaringto new forms and evolutions of previously existing Pokemon....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Jesse Stephenson

PS Plus on PC Now Supports PS1 Trophies

PS Plusis introducing PS1 games with integrated trophy support to the PC version of PS Plus. PlayStation games have been trickling into the PC space for a while now. By extension, it made perfect sense forPS Plusto extend its services to PC as well. These days, PS Plus has many titles available for streaming and plenty of features for PC gamers. Players are even able to use voice chat functions and PlayStation controllers for a full console experience on PC....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Brianna Becker

Ratchet and Clank Should Expand Their Rogues' Gallery After Rift Apart

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartis a great reintroduction to theRatchet and Clankseries. The game strikes a chord with fans that have fond memories of the original releases and delivers an entirely new experience.Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartalso takes leaps in technology that the PS5 allows to deliver a game unique in innumerable ways while feeling grounded in the franchise’s history. Through familiar places and classic faces, it allows new and old fans to experienceRatchet and Clankwithout feeling like something is missing....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Ashley Arnold

Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney Kick Off Wrexham's Cinderella Story

Last year,Ryan Reynoldsand Rob McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) joined many prominent American businessmen by dipping their toes in English football, and while their now beloved Wrexham AFC may lack the trophies and name recognition on Liverpool or Manchester United, both actors are set to change that with their docuseriesWelcome to Wrexham. The lowly Wrexham AFC has a long history in world football being Wales oldest club and the third oldest professional football team in the world, however, things had not been so rosy for Wrexham over the past 100 years or so with the team currently sitting in English football’s fifth tier competition level....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Roberto Turner

Saints Row Remasters Would Have Been the Perfect Way to Right the Ship

Summary Last week, the creators of theSaints Rowfranchise Volition was forced to close its doors. This comes amidst the Embracer Group’s restructuring plans and aftertheSaints Rowreboot failed to reinvigorate the franchise, leavingSaints Rowfans wondering what will happen with their favorite open-world series. Nothing has been announced yet which could mean that the franchise has been put on hiatus for the time being. However, there seems to be a relatively easy way to right the ship if the Embracer Group wants to....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Megan Lopez

Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Can Make Its Most Leisurely Feature More Popular Than Ever

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicskipped out on the PlayStation Showcase, and with Embracer’s CEO dismissing questions regarding the remake it seems like it’ll be a long while before fans hear from it again. So long as the remake is still in development, though, fans shouldn’t be too disheartened.KOTOR’s remake has huge potential with how much the original put in place as a framework to iterate off of, and many of its features could easily be adapted to modern sensibilities....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Matthew Grant

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

A newTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesmovie is on the way this summer andMutant Mayhem’sfirst trailer has already won it plenty of praise from longtimeTNMTfans, partly thanks to an art style inspired bySpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Nevertheless, there’s a lot more to be excited about for this new generation of ninja turtles. It hasn’t been that long since Hollywood took a swing at theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and while 2019’sOut of the Shadowsdelivered a harsh reality check for the live action reboot, thesuccess of last year’sTNMT: Shredder’s Revengemade it clear that there’s still interest in this quintessential piece of 80s pop culture....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Tina Miller

The Best New Games On Steam (December 2022)

Some game award events are held near the beginning of December, deciding which is the game of the year, along with various other titles. Yet,new titles are still being released all the way through December, but arrive too late to be entered into contention. Related:November’s Best Steam Releases So the following list is a compilation of thebest new releases on Steam during December, but these games merit special attention. Since they have not had their full opportunity to shine under the all the annual awards spotlights, it is the duty of all serious gamers to ensure they are still keeping up to date with the latest releases, as well as continuing to support worthy games that deserve to be played....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Angela Kelly