Overwatch 2 Should Get a PvE Beta

For the past several weeks, rumors around anOverwatch 2beta have been appearing constantly, with many sources saying that it could be coming sooner rather than later. While Blizzard responded to the beta rumors by essentially telling gamers to calm down and that it had nothing to announce yet, today it confirmed that aPvP beta forOverwatch 2will be dropping in late April. While this is exciting for multiplayer fans, Blizzard should surprise gamers by including more than PvP content if the game ever gets a second beta....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Katrina Clark

Playground Games Co-Founder is Leaving the Company

After being the Studio Director for more than 12 years, Playground Games' Gavin Raeburn has stepped down from his role at the company. Fresh off the heels ofForza Horizon 5’s successful release, the studio is continuing its work on the upcomingFable 4but will be doing so under new leadership. As first reported by Windows Central, Raeburn’s step back comes as something of a surprise given how well-receivedForza Horizon 5was just a few months ago and the studio hasn’t provided any reasons for the change or what Raeburn will be doing next....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Charles Mcdonald

PlayStation Store Shutdown Is A Big Opportunity for PlayStation Now

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Sony is going toshut down the legacy PlayStation Stores for its PS3, PSP, and PS Vita devices. While these reports remain unconfirmed at the time of this writing, there is strong evidence that Sony will indeed be following through with that controversial decision, as the company has already removed the ability for players to make PlayStation Store purchases on these devices with their credit card information, and it has completely removed the web page versions of the stores....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Jessica Mcgee

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: How to Have Pokemon Follow You

As players start to explore the Sinnoh region inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl, they may wish that they could have their Pokemon walk along with them. Fortunately for these fans, it is possible to make Pokemon follow their trainers outside, though that is not something that can be done at the very beginning of the games. Indeed, players must first unlock following Pokemon inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl, and this guide details exactly how that is done....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Patrick Jones

Pokemon GO: All Field Research Tasks and Rewards (October 2021)

With another month here, it’s once again time for the usual rotation of content inPokemon GO. Although some spawns and tasks stick around through a full in-game season, there’s a lot that chances every 30 days or so. This time aroundthe new calendar of events is bringing plenty of spooky action, including some new limited time October field research tasks. The fresh rotation of daily Field Tasks and rewards forPokemon GOplayers is live now and trainers can already start completing the minor challenges and earning their daily stamps....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Christopher Singh

Pokemon GO: Best Moveset For Growlithe And Arcanine

Pokemon GOfeaturesGrowlithe in multiple events, and the monster offers some of the best PvP and PvE movesets. Growlithe possesses incredible stats, and its versatile move pool serves well in battle scenarios. As powerful as Growlithe is, its power increases drastically once the monsters evolves. Trainers can evolve Growlithe into Arcanine for 50Pokemon GOcandy. Growlithe and Arcanine are Fire-type monsters, but despite the solo typing, both possess a versatile move pool and show immense potential....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Nicole Kane

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fan One-Shots Tera Raid Blastoise With Magikarp

Summary One tenacious player has managed to beat the latestPokemon Scarlet and VioletTera Raid by one-shotting Blastoise with Magikarp. Their battling feat extends Magikarp’s lengthy success streak inPokemon Scarlet and VioletTera Raids. As was the case with Max Raid Battles fromSwordand Shield, Tera Raids in the newest mainlinePokemonRPGs manage to be both challenging and accessible; although they do pit trainers against some fairly dangerous creatures, beating them is still possible using pretty much any strategy imaginable....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Chelsea Lang

Rumor: Fortnite Could Be Getting a New Type of Cosmetic in the Future

Summary Developer and publisher Epic Games could be exploring adding weapon charms to the array of cosmetics available inFortnite. Cosmetic items form the foundation of theFortnitebusiness model, and a new item type could provide players with more reasons to play or spend cash in the game. For years,Fortnitehas remained one of the most popular and profitable free-to-play and live-service games around. A key part of that success is Epic Games' commitment to maintaining a constantly updated and growing library of cosmetic items....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · John Smith

Rust: Best Monuments

Monuments inRustare among thebest ways to get scrap, components, and weapons.Rustis full of many monuments, but the game does not clarify which are the best. Many factors will dictate how good a monument is compared to others. High-risk monuments provide better loot, but some early-game monuments provide items for lower risk. RELATED:Rust Updates Could Introduce Ray Tracing, Backpacks, And MoreRadiation requirements will limit early-game players from accessing certain monuments, as they require clothing....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · John Russell

Sean Connery Stars in This Underrated Space Western Film

Summary WhenOutland(1981) first came out, it was written off as a futuristic remake ofHigh Noon, and received mixed reviews. While it is true that it bears resemblance to the 1952 Western classic, the film still shines due to Sean Connery’s solid performance and grittyouter space Western premise. As directorPeter Hyams explained to Empire: I wanted to do a Western […] I remember thinking it was weird that this genre that had endured for so long was just gone....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Lisa Knight

Sons of the Forest: How to Get a Guitar

Quick Links Quite a few weapons are available inSons of the Forest, some more unique than others. For example, players can pick up an electric guitar and use it as a rather powerful melee weapon that also looks cool. The island is not all that it seems after first crashing on it. While there is much to explore above ground, expansive underground rooms and bunkers hold many collectibles, including the guitar....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Michael Maxwell

Splatoon 3 Reveals Details About Second Big Run Event

Splatoon 3’s second Big Run event is coming next month, and Nintendo has revealed some details.Splatoon 3has received positive reactions and success following its release on June 29, 2025. The third entry in the franchise has received praise—evenearning Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards 2022. That’s why Nintendo supports the title with regular events and updates, so fans can continually enjoy the game. The Big Run is an online event that sees players battle waves of Salmonids and collect golden eggs on certain stages usually reserved for Turf War, Anarchy Battle, or X Battles....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Brooke Morrison

Star Trek: What Is Bendii Syndrome?

One of the best natural side effects of having a show that has run for nearly 60 years is that the universe gets added to and improved constantly.Star Trekhas been around for so long now that it is packed full of history, cultures, alien races, and even political structures that rival those of today. All of these elements add together to make the fictional world feel real. Not only have the shows created and introduced a wide range of aliens over the years, but they have also fleshed out each unique civilization to the point where they even have their ownterrible diseasesand ailments....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Daniel Gomez DDS