How Ultros is a Different Kind of Metroivania Game, According to Devs

Ultrosis a Metroidvania game set on a space-drifting Uterus teaming with alien life and eye-popping visuals. WhileUltros' psychedelic art styleis one way it stands out from the growing 2D Metroidvania crowd, it’s also got another trick up its sleeve that could offer a different experience to fans of the genre: its looping system. Crashlanding on The Sarcophagus, players become trapped inside its endless Black Hole loops, with the option to break or breathe life into the cycle through destructive or constructive game mechanics....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Jessica Thomas

Hunter X Hunter: Is The Chimera Ant Arc Underrated?

Over the years, the Chimera Ants Arc inHunter X Hunterhas received a huge amount of hatred, to the point of being titled as the worst arc in shonen history. For some, it even ruined the show, made them feel like they were watching a filler rather than the biggest arc of the series thus far. On the other hand, some articles have been popping up recently defending the opposite, how amazing this arc is....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1092 words · Ryan Mccarthy

Immortals Fenyx Rising: Wing Set & Lieutenant Locations

In the general game market,Immortals: Fenyx Risingis able to set itself apart with its art style and interesting take on Greek mythology. As far asopen-world Ubisoft gamesgo, the game has stood out from the rest of the roster and continues to find new ways to entertain fans. One of the manythings to do inImmortals: Fenyx Risingis to fly around the large game map with all the different pairs of wings. These can all be obtained through the story, completing challenges, or defeating different Lieutenants across the game world....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Suzanne Spencer

Minecraft Developer Diary Details New World Generation

It’s amazing just how muchMinecrafthas changed since 2011, with each new update bringing some level of function and aesthetic upgrades. Thenew Caves and Cliffs updateis no exception, and a recent developer diary posted on YouTube goes over the new world generation features the update brings with it. According toMinecraftVanilla Game Director Agnes Larsson, updates like the Caves and Cliffs generally take a year and a half of work before they’re ready to go live....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Tamara Mcconnell

Mizkif Unintentionally Reveals Twitch Earnings During Live Stream

Summary In an unexpected twist, popularTwitchstreamer Mizkif inadvertently pulled back the curtain on the often closely guarded world of online content creator earnings during a recent live stream. As viewers tuned in for Mizkif’s usual gaming antics and humorous commentary, little did they expect to witness an accidental revelation that would shed light on the substantialincome that top-tier Twitch streamers can rake in. For those unacquainted with the name, Mizkif is a well-established content creator who has amassed a sizable following across platforms such as Twitch and other social media outlets....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Thomas Cardenas

New & Upcoming Strategy Games

Whether players want to test their luck with deck-builders or attempt to push back enemy forces,strategy gamescome in a variety of shapes and sizes. TheFinal Fantasyfranchise,Fire Emblem, andSmiteare just a few examples of the range strategy games can cover. RELATED:The Best Western RPGs That Ape Final Fantasy’s Turn-Based Combat While it is very common forstrategy games to leverage high stakes and high risks, some games in the genre take a more casual approach....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Christopher Brooks

New Avatar: The Last Airbender Cast Members Include Amber Midthunder

Netflix’sAvatar: The Last Airbenderofficially wrapped filming back in June, and some new cast members have just been announced for the show. These cast members will be portraying some iconic characters from the animated series, like King Bumi, the bounty hunter June, and Princess Yue. Netflix placedAvatar: The Last Airbenderon their service back in 2020. Shortly after being placed on the platform,Avatar: The Last Airbenderbroke Netflix recordsby remaining in Netflix’s “Top 10 Shows” longer than any other series, the previous holder for the record being a Netflix original,Ozark, which stayed in the top 10 for 57 days....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Dr. Nicholas Campbell

New Premium Xbox Controller Revealed

Summary Professional gaming accessories brand Victrix has just revealed that the Pro BFG Wireless Controller will be available forXboxconsoles in February 2024. Ranked among thebest wireless gaming controllers, the Pro BFG was initially launched last year for PC and other consoles, and the award-winning controller will soon be making its way into the hands of Xbox fans. One of Microsoft’s biggest contributions to the gaming industry, theXboxseries of consoles first launched in 2001 with major technological improvements over time....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Carlos Olson

New Tales From the Borderlands' Ending Should Avoid The Original's Biggest Mistake

Telltale’s hugely popular choice-based narrative games spawned many iterations, and its team up with Gearbox’sBorderlandsfranchise was one of the more memorable in the history of the series. Telltale may not be in charge this time around, butNew Tales from the Borderlandsseems like it will contain a lot of the charm from the original, as well as adding in its own unique features. With the imminent release ofNew Tales from the Borderlandsthis week, fans have been looking back atTales from the Borderlandsand seeing what they’d like to see return, and more importantly, what they wouldn’t want back....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Lori Morales

New Valorant Map Revealed

Some eagle eyedValorantfans believe they have puzzled out the next map to come to the game. This doesn’t come by way of an official announcement or anything, but rather by cross-referencing gameplay footage shown of an unknown map to themap overview leaks that got out previously. For those that haven’t kept up with it,Valorantis adding a new agent, Reyna, and released a trailer to show her off. What many failed to notice is that the new agent was fighting on a new map, and by comparing the footage to leaked maps, users have determined that map was Ascent....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Jeffery Kennedy

Nightingale: How to Get Ores & Make Ingots

Quick Links Nightingaleinvites players into a mesmerizing survival and crafting adventure set against a backdrop richly inspired by the Victorian era. This fantasy realm is a tapestry of diverse biomes where players are challenged to construct shelters, forge tools and weapons, and navigate the myriad dangers of the Faewilds. Before players can collect Ore inNightingale, a necessary material for crafting these tools and structures, they must first acquire aSimple Mining Pick....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Melissa Gibson

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection for PC Locked at 60 FPS, Won't Support Keyboard and Mouse

The reboot of theNinja Gaidenfranchise, reinventing a high-difficulty series from a 2D action game to a 3D one, is now over 17 years old. Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja see that as an opportunity, not just to introduce a new generation of gamers toNinja Gaiden,but to bring the classic trilogy to new platforms including PC. However, bringing back such an old series new platforms isn’t a simple task, and PC appears to be facing the brunt of those limitations....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Rachel Rubio

Nintendo Allegedly Uses Fan Artwork On Official Super Nintendo World Website

While the idea of a Nintendo-centered theme park once seemed like a pipe dream relegated to the likes of the Wii U’sNintendo Landgame, Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World is less than a month away from its official opening. While the theme park was previously shrouded in mystery, the self-proclaimed father of Mario and Luigi, Shigeru Miyamoto, recently gave an in-depth tour in a livestreamedSuper Nintendo World Directjust a few weeks ago....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Richard Munoz