“This game can be cruel to new players”: Valorant’s Biggest Issue is Rearing its Head as Players Hit the Console Beta

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Riot Games’Valorantis expanding its reach with the release of the console beta. The influx of new players has highlighted the steep learning curve for them. Newcomers often find themselves facing opponents with significantly higher skill levels. One player shared their experience, stating that even at level 20, they often found themselves up against level 120 players or even smurfs....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Karen Hawkins

“This machine kills Griffith”: Kentaro Miura Ignoring Guts’ Magic Axe Completely Left Berserk Fans With a Big What If?

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Kentaro Miura’sBerserkcontinues to captivate fans with its intricate storytelling, deep lore, and compelling characters. One of the many intriguing aspects ofBerserkis the presence of the astral weapons, which are mystical weapons with supernatural abilities. In the beloved series, one such weapon, the so-called “magic axe,” was briefly introduced but never explored in depth, leading fans to speculate about its potential....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Emma Novak

“We love it, but it’s five times our budget”: George RR Martin’s Earliest Game of Thrones Draft Got Rejected for Being Too Damn Expensive

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed You can say that there is indeed a difference between cheap and expensive products. Although several iconic filmmakers and crew create a film or series with minimal budgets, some stories are just too damn expensive to create word-to-word. That is what happened with George RR Martin when he was working for television in the 1990s....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Tamara Myers

“When the bat falls, the rats rise”: Batman Arkham Shadow’s Summer Game Fest Story Trailer Makes the Most Unwanted Batman Game Look Good

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The first time anyone saw the thumbnail for the teaser ofBatman Arkham Shadow, it would have been a moment of great excitement. It appeared we would finally get a new installment in theArkhamseries of games. The fans weren’t entirely wrong but the game didn’t live entirely up to their expectations. Built to be an exclusive Oculus Meta Quest 3 title, fans were instantly disappointed when they heard it would be a VR-focused game....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Bryan Smith

“Working with him is torturous”: Ryan Gosling Made It Impossible for 1 Actor to Work With Him in Film That Desperately Needs a Sequel

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Even though Ryan Gosling has been in the public eye for decades now, in recent years, the media seems to have gained a newfound appreciation for him as a person. While this is the case now, there is no denying that he has had some very iconic projects throughout his career. One of the best examples would be his 2016 film,Nice Guys, starring Russell Crowe and Angourie Rice....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 915 words · Rebecca Cline

10 Best Dragon Quest Spinoff Games

TheDragon Questfranchise remains one of the mostbeloved and successful JRPGsof all time. Its first installment was released back on May 27th in 1986, and it has continued to gain more and more popularity in the West over the decades. Dragon Quest: Every Mainline Game, Ranked The Dragon Quest franchise has given us some of the best RPG titles, and here we have ranked every game from the series. It is so successful that it has managed to spawn many different kinds of spin-off titles to tap into new and unexplored territories in the gaming world....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1399 words · Timothy Wilson

10 Best Free-To-Play MMORPGs, Ranked

MMORPGs(Pronounced Muhmorpaguh) are Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games. As expected, these are games withRPGelements and a multitude of players to enjoy them with but more importantly, they tout vast amounts of content that aim to keep you entranced for hours at a time. 10/10 Dungeons & Dragons Online Old, but gold,Dungeons & Dragons Onlineprovides a very authentic MMORPG experience. While it is similar toWoWin some ways, it remains faithful to the rules ofD&D3....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · April Melendez

10 Creepy Locations in Cute Games

Cute games are usually the perfect way to unwind, typically sporting bright colors, adorable characters, and charming stories that’ll stay wholesome for the most part. However, when that theme flatters even slightly, and you get something mildly upsetting or unnerving in a cutesy game, it hits differently. 10 Best Horror Games for Cowards We’ll toughen you up before you know it. Sure, having horror in a horror game is fine, but creepy places showing up in a game that’s done nothing but prepare you for good times is even better....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1373 words · Jonathon Lee

10 Most Overrated Video Games Of All Time

Throughout the medium’s history, some incredible games have come out, and it seems every year we crown a new GOAT. But on the flipside, there are always those games that get absurd praise and do not live up to the billing. I hope you’re in a good mood right now. Soon, your blood will be boiling, and you’ll be calling this article the worst ever written. But hey, that comes with the territory I suppose....

June 21, 2025 · 12 min · 2361 words · Kathleen Schroeder

8 Anime Side Characters That Stole The Show

Protagonists are meant to be theheart of the story, the ones we follow, root for, and connect with. But sometimes, a side character steps into the spotlight and steals the show in ways no one saw coming. With limited screen time and often intricate backstories, these supporting characters leave an impression so strong that they rival or even surpass the main heroes. 8 Most Legendary Groups Entrances Fans love epic group entrances where the hero arrives with their team to save loved ones....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1379 words · Guy Gross

8 Most Underwhelming JRPG Protagonists

Since their inception,JRPGshave been predominantly narrative-driven games, featuring a fixed cast of characters and a linear story without player-driven choices. To craft a compelling tale, the game must present awell-rounded cast of charactersplayers can connect with. The protagonist in a JRPG is the cornerstone of this premise. 10 Best 2D JRPGs You Need to Play When it comes to JRPGs, there’s an embarrassment of riches. But here are some of the very best contenders from recent years....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1414 words · Christopher Richardson

Are Archaeology and Bundles Coming In Minecraft 1.18 Caves and Cliffs Part 2 Update?

Minecraft 1.18 Caves and Cliffs Part 2 Update is finally coming close to launch, and fans can’t wait to get their hands on it. The Caves and Cliffs update was announced a while back, and fans were eagerly waiting for its arrival. While the first part brought Axolotls, Glow Squids, Goats, and much more, the second part has even some more exciting stuff to look forward to. A large number of fans are wondering whetherArchaeology and bundleswill be coming in this update as well....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Gabrielle Larsen

Babylon's Fall Copies Reportedly Being Destroyed By Game Stores

Certain branches of American retailer GameStop are reportedly giving away copies of Babylon’s Fall following the official statement from Platinum Games regarding the game’s termination. Multiple users are sharing the discs they have received from the store for free, according toVGCandCheap Ass Gamer, and many other stores don’t even have any in stock to sell or give away anymore.RELATED:Babylon’s Fall Servers To Be Shut Down In 2023There isn’t an official statement fromSquare Enixyet on how the physical copies of Babylon’s Fall will be handled in stores, or if refunds will be issued for people who bought the game after the termination announcement....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Adam Perez