Minecraft: Heart of the Sea Explained (How to Get It and What It's For)

Minecraftplayers have an endless world at their disposal but, because of the sheer number of blocks and items that can be crafted, players often forget what can and can’t be made or traded for. This is often the case for theHeart of the Sea, a fairly rare item inMinecraft, that becomes important for certain base designs and specific playthroughs. The Heart of the Sea cannot be crafted unlikemost other complex blocks inMinecraftand doesn’t spawn like ores or other items in the game....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Kimberly Rivers

NBA 2K21 Preview

The launch of each iteration of theNBA 2Kseries has become an event each year. This year’s version is set to be unique and special, and Game Rant was able to sit in on an event showing off everythingNBA 2K21will have to offer. NBA 2K21could be a monumental game in the series. According to the developer,NBA 2K21is set to be more skill-based than ever, something the hard-core fans will appreciate. The Neighborhood has also finally received its massive overhaul....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Alexander Stone

PETA Wants Far Cry 6 to Remove Its Cockfighting Mini-Game

The newly releasedFar Cry 6promises series’ fans a return to open-world shenanigans, this time set on the fictional Caribbean island of Yara. Developed by Ubisoft Toronto,Far Cry 6follows protagonist Dani Rojas as they and the resistance attempt to overthrow the dictatorship ruled by Anton Castillo, portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito of The Mandalorian fame. The game has been met with generally favorable reviews, with it currently sitting at a Metacritic score of 75....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Jason Hayes

Ranking Kaiju From Most to Least Dateable

Who needs to date a boring human when there are perfectly eligible monster boys and girls right there on the big screen? Since the release ofGodzilla: King of Monsters,fans have been waiting at the edge of their seats for the upcomingGodzilla vs. Kong2021 movie. These films are part of a very long list of giant monster movies (also known as kaiju movies) that have maintained a loyal fanbase for decades, creating a pop culture sensation out of these enormous creatures that threaten the existence of humankind....

August 10, 2025 · 11 min · 2333 words · Charlene Haas

Sonic Colors: Ultimate for Switch Near Unplayable Due to Glitches [UPDATE]

Update: Players have caught that over half of these glitchy videos were made in an experimental Nintendo Switch emulator in order to hurt the game’s reputation, and most of the videos have been deleted since. Fans are to stay cautious, however, as some glitches are still present. Players have figured out the cause of some of the more game-breaking glitches, though, and have reported them to SEGA, meaning patches will fix these errors shortly....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Robert Jones

Splitgate Poll Hints at Future Ranked Modes

Splitgatehas become a phenomenon in the online FPS space, spiking in popularity and becoming one of the most-played games these past few weeks. Developer 1047 Games is looking to keep fans engaged withSplitgatethrough a variety of content updates, as is typical of a live service game, and it seems those future plans will apparently include new Ranked game modes, if a recent Twitter poll is any indication. The officialSplitgateTwitter account posted a poll asking fans if they would rather see Ranked 2v2 or Ranked Showdown....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Melody Walton

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Director Sakurai Working Remotely

Super Smash Bros. Ultimatedirector Masahiro Sakurai has revealed the game’s development team is now working remotely/from home during the current crisis. The prolific game director made the announcement on Twitter, while also giving fans some insight into the nature ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate’s development. In a quick message, Sakurai offered sparse details about his team’s current situation, explaining that (via translation) he is now working remotely. According to Mr. Sakurai, he is still supervising the project, but now from a distance....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Carol Edwards

What's Next for Destiny 2 Seasonal Activities?

From Story Missions to Strikes, Crucible, Gambit, Raids, and Public Events,Destiny 2has a never-ending amount of content and modes for players to jump into. And with each new expansion or season, Bungie has continued to build on the foundation, adding new experiences to the director including seasonal activities like Warmind’s Escalation Protocol, Black Armory’s Lost Forges, andSeason of the Undying’s Vex Offensive; all of which have eventually been lost to time....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Dustin Sparks

Why Group Patrons are the Best New Tool For Dungeon Master's in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

While spontaneity is one of the more engaging and fun aspects of any goodDungeons and Dragonsgame, it can quickly devolve into an unmanageable mess of internal conflict, long gaps between actual play for ever-increasingly dissatisfied players, and a new DM left pulling out their hair. Luckily, there are some new tools available for use and inspiration in the newest addition to the core ruleset forDungeons and Dragons' fifth edition. Many have encountered events where, after something like a slippery rogue kills someone who is seemingly innocent, the party falls apart....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Amber Guerrero

Xbox Game Pass Has More Than 18 Million Subscribers

Even with Xbox’s recent hiccup regardingthe Xbox Live Gold membership price hikethat saw Microsoft backtrack on the statement after fans' very vocal disapproval, Xbox has had a very solid few years. The introduction of Game Pass played a large part in Xbox’s steady growth, only aided by its consumer-friendly approach, and consumers seem to be loving the service. The positive outlook Microsoft has acquired for itself with theXboxfranchise stems from the days of the fan-favorite original Xbox, but Xbox hasn’t always remained in the good grace of gamers....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Louis Flores

10 Best Olympic-Licensed Video Games, Ranked

Anyone who has every played a movie-licensed game can attest to the fact that officially licensed video game adaptations of movies, books, or real-life events can be very difficult to get right. Nowhere does this ring more true than in the case of games inspired by major sporting events, such as the Olympic Games. RELATED:Most Immersive Sports Games Of All Time, Ranked With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games captivating audiences all over the world, now is the best time to take a deep dive into the history of gaming in order to find some officially-licensed games that might have gone under many players' radards....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1286 words · Lawrence Meyer

1911 Pistol Has One Design Flaw Noticed By Perceptive Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Player

Fans have had three months to exploreCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warsince its initial launch. In this time, multiple bugs and glitches have been exposed and repaired by the community. As a shooter,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans are extremely perceptive when it comes to weapons. Despite this, one small detail has thus far gone unnoticed. For a first-person shooter, realistic guns and gunplay are expected by the community for the game to be even marginally successful....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Chelsea Guerrero

5 PlayStation Plus February Games That PS4 Fans Would Go Crazy For

Sony typically announces itsPlayStation Pluslineup on the last Wednesday of every month, meaning players will know what’s coming in February in just a few days' time. There also seems to be a pattern where there’s one big game and one game that’s more of a gag than anything, such asJanuary 2020’s PlayStation Plus games:Uncharted: The Nathan Drake CollectionandGoat Simulator. Before that, in December 2019, it wasTitanfall 2andMonster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Jason Williams