Returnal Ascension: 5 Things You Should Know About Co-Op

Co-op is a welcome addition toReturnalthat brings players together in its alien landscape while adding further depth to the gameplay in ways that might be overlooked unless directly engaged with its mechanics. The Ascension add-on was afree update provided by Housemarque Studioand an unexpected surprise when it arrived forReturnalback in March 2022. Ascension adds the Tower of Sisyphus mode as well as a co-op mode. RELATED:Returnal Ascension Update Adding Co-op And New Game Mode Is Out Now...

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 879 words · Jeffrey Knight

Skyrim VR Player Uses Mod to Take Out Arvel the Swift

Originally released in 2011,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimwas re-released several times on multiple video game consoles. The final version was theSkyrim: Anniversary Edition, which came out in 2021. Before this, however, Bethesda released a version that brought the game to VR. Released in 2018,Skyrim VRbrought a new level of immersion to theElder Scrollsgame. Some joys in the new mode come in the form of being able toslap a sign inSkyrimwhile others were more involved....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Nicole Leonard

Sonic 30th Anniversary Collection Announcement Rumored

Sonic the Hedgehogis a hot topic right now. The new movie is setting records for video game adaptations and speculation regarding the sequel is already heating up. It’s just disappointing that there isn’t a newSonicvideo game out to capitalize on the hype. That may be changing soon, however, according to a new rumor, as a source claims that aSonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Collectionfor 3DSonicgames is going to be announced at SXSW 2020....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Brittany Espinoza

Sonic Colors: Ultimate's Major Improvements Explained

In a few days,Sonic Colors: Ulitmatewill release with a host of upgrades and new features for fans to try out. The game was originally a Wii exclusive and remained such for years. Many bemoaned this fact, as the game had garnered a reputation for being one of the best 3DSonic the Hedgehoggames, even one of the best games in the series. Many pointed to eitherSonic ColorsorSonic Generationsas the peak of Boost-eragameplay, and there have been plenty of fan projects over the years to partially recreate it in games that had been ported to PC....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Sharon Cummings

Sony Patents System For Tracking How Players Interact with Certain In-Game Items and Scenarios

How a player can interact with the world of a video game is one of the main measurements of video games' advancement since they were first created. Games started off with simple inputs like move right, jump, and shoot, often these were the extent of player’s interactions for moving the game forward. But as games developed, they became massive open worlds with hundreds of individual characters that players can interact with differently....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Patricia May

Spider-Man 2 Has Gone Gold a Month Before Its Release

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has gone gold, according to its developer Insomniac Games. The newSpider-Manis among themost eagerly awaited PS5 exclusives of 2023, and this announcement is good news for fans of the franchise. The originalSpider-Manfor PS4 was released back in 2018. Due to Spidey’s popularity, as well as the game’s sprawling open world set in New York and intuitive web-swinging mechanics,Spider-Manbecame a best-seller quickly, surpassingGod of Waras the fastest-selling first-party game Sony ever made at the time....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Kristin Soto

STALKER 2 Gets New Subtitle to Reflect Ukrainian Spelling

Ukrainian Developer GSC Game World first announcedSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylin 2010. After a long period in development hell, the game resurfaced in 2018 and made wavesduring the Microsoft E3 Showcase last year. Unfortunately, the Kyiv-based studio was forced to suspend development due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the indefinite delay is to be expected given the situation in Kyiv, the war had a more surprising effect on the game’s development....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Mary Sharp

Star Tours Gearing Up To Add New Star Wars Worlds And Characters

There’s something special about aStar Warsfan’s first time going onStar Tours – The Adventures Continueat one of the many Disney theme parks worldwide. No matter one’s age, it’s an experience that feels like a long-dreamed fantasy becoming a reality, even for a few precious moments. Well, now that feeling is about to get even more special. Fans of Star Toursmay want to begin planning their next trip because Disney is officially adding several new worlds and characters to the attraction’s rotation of familiar settings....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Ashley Jimenez

Star Wars Is A Loose Remake Of This Japanese Classic

When George Lucas introduced audiences around the world to a galaxy far, far away in 1977’sStar Wars, he drew influence from a number of disparate sources. The serialized format and pulpy visuals were inspired byFlash Gordon, the gunslingers of Tatooine wereripped straight from classic westerns, and the epic storytelling has been traced back to the literary masterworks of J.R.R. Tolkien. But there’s one director who influenced the saga more than anyone: Akira Kurosawa, widely regarded to be one of the greatest and most revolutionary filmmakers of all time....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Michael Todd

Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC Needs to Pull the Trigger on its Chekhov’s Gun

Summary Warning: This article contains light spoilers for late-game Starfield quests.As Bethesda has made a name for itself with its lengthy and story-driven action RPGs,Starfieldis the first of the studio’s modern games that has been developed with a completely original IP behind it. Set in 2330, players take control of a miner who has their life completely changed when they dig up an Artifact that begins an adventure across an entire universe of planets....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Martin Pena

Super Smash Bros Characters Who Desperately Need Improvements

Following the release of the final DLC character, the roster forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatetotals over 80 characters. The long-running series is one ofNintendo’s most popular franchises, featuring characters from video game history battling it out. While every character is meant to be treated equal, some unfortunately get sidelined. Related:Super Smash Bros Ultimate: Easy To Play Characters That Are Perfect For Beginners Over the years, several characters have been added to theSuper Smash Brosroster and lack originality or strength....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1177 words · Thomas Robinson

Team Ninja Confirms Dead or Alive Reboot

Developers Team Ninja revealed that aDead or Alivereboot is in the works. ThisDead or Aliveannouncement came at the end of Team Ninja’s keynote at the Korea G-Star Conference in Busan, South Korea. The well-known fighting game franchise originated with the firstDead or Alivein 1996, and since then has grown in popularity with six games total in the main series, as well as multiple spinoffs.Dead or Alive 6released in 2019and is currently the most recent release as there haven’t been any new games in the franchise since....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Andrea Golden

Terrifying Characters In Comedy Anime

When fans think of the most terrifying anime characters, it’s usually not the comedy shows and movies that spring to their minds. However, some of thegreatest comedy anime serieshave not only the best jokes and funniest heroes or sidekicks but also surprisingly menacing foes and cold-blooded villains who can turn any light-hearted moment into a horrifying one. RELATED:Best Anime Openings Of All Time, Ranked Thanks to these wholesome and uplifting animes, fans could meet thefunniest anime charactersof all time while enjoying complex stories these dark characters made even more memorable and oftentimes deeply emotional....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Angela Tucker