Kena: Bridge of Spirits on PS5 Looks Like Zelda Meets Pikmin

During the PS5 game reveal event, players had the opportunity to see many new and exciting game announcements. Everything from new sequels, like the horrifyingResident Evil 8, to new original games exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console. One game in particular that stood out during the presentation wasKena: Bridge of Spirits, an action-adventure game by Ember Lab that seems to take inspiration from titles likeThe Legend of ZeldaandPikmin. If players have never heard of Ember Lab before, there’s a reason for that....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Cynthia Simon

Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets Disappointing Update

Summary Unfortunately for those looking forward toKingdom Hearts 4, it seems highly unlikely that the game will be showcased at the upcoming Summer Game Fest event on Friday, June 7. Fans have been eagerly awaiting more news onKingdom Hearts 4ever since the game was first announced, but updates have been hard to come by. And even when it seemed likeKingdom Hearts 4was getting a proper update of some kind, hopes have been quickly dashed....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Nichole Lopez

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Would Feel Incomplete Without One Thing

Though the game being exclusive to the PlayStation 5 allowsMarvel’s Spider-Man 2to be far more impressive than its predecessors from a visual standpoint, many of the gameplay mechanics from the previous entries will likely stick around. From gadgets and combos to finishing moves andMiles’ Venom attacks, Insomniac has already mastered a number of elements that are key for a successful game based on the wall-crawler. Alongside combat and web-swinging, one thing that the sequel should keep is a strong opening mission....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Anita Saunders

Microsoft Reveals New Head of Xbox Game Studios

Summary Microsoft has appointed formerForzaboss Alan Hartman as the head of theXboxpublishing team, aptly named Xbox Game Studios. Xbox has experienced a bevy of changes followingMicrosoft’s massive acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In the wake of one of the biggest shakeups in the history of the gaming industry, the teams over at Xbox are shuffling a bit to accommodate the rapidly expanding umbrella that is Microsoft Gaming. Microsoft recently announced Xbox’s new President, Sarah Bond, amid a flurry of moves for the company....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Katherine Velasquez

MLB The Show 24: Best Catchers

Summary Pitchers, shortstops, and center fielders are usually the favorite players on a baseball team. Meanwhile,the catchergets left in the figurative diamond dust. Fans don’t often choose the catcher as their favorite player, or wear their jersey, even though they are critical to a team’s success. MLB The Show 24, the nineteenth game in the series, flips that idea on its head. A team’s catcher is an important part of thebest teams in the game....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Thomas Bowman

Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Mission List Leak Suggests Fans Are in for Heartbreak

A recentCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2campaign leak suggests that the campaign will have 16 missions, and that franchise fans are in for some heartbreak. The 2022 version ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is not a remake of the 2009 game, but rather, a direct sequel to the2019Modern Warfarereboot. However, the newModern Warfare 2will still feature some familiar faces and plot beats. Please note that this article will have SPOILERS for the 2009Modern Warfare 2game as well as some potential spoilers for the 2022 version....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Erin Schaefer

Mortal Kombat Characters Who Skipped MK11 But Should Return in MK12

There’s no denying thatMortal Kombat 11had a fairly stacked roster at 37 total characters, butMortal Kombat 12might have to one-up its predecessor to satisfy fans. WhenMortal Kombat 11first dropped, fans were up in arms about Mileena being missing from the initial roster. While she was later added with a DLC pack,Mortal Kombat 12needs to offer a deep roster right off the bat to avoid similar disappointment. The mostrecent teaser trailer forMortal Kombat 12showed an hourglass, and after the camera pressed in on a single grain of sand within, an explosion destroyed all of it....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Joshua Townsend

New Exeggutor-Themed Pokemon Jet Will Start Flying Around Japan Soon

AnotherPokemon-themed airplane is set to take off in and around Japan, and this time, the featured pocket creatures in the jet’s decals are Exeggutor and Alolan Exeggutor. Already aspecialPokemonbrand ambassadorto a specific prefecture in the country, the Exeggutor-themed plane will begin its flight routes early in 2023.Over the years, The Pokemon Company has partnered with many airlines around the Asian region to bring thePokemonfranchise closer to its fans. With travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic being lessened in 2022, thePikachu Jet started flying from Singaporeand China, while otherPokemon-themed planes continued their routes around Japan within last year....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Michael Hoffman

New Resident Evil 8 Image Teases Shocking Chris Redfield Transformation

Resident Evil 8isn’t due for release until next year, but fans already have plenty of theories about the game and what will happen to its characters. One character that has been the subject of much discussion is Chris Redfield, who appears to be taking an almost antagonistic role in the new game. And now a new piece of officialResident Evil 8art may tease a rather shocking transformation for the fan favorite character....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Dawn Gordon

New York Times Connections: Hints and Answers for #340 June 23, 2025

Every day, the New York Times Games comes up with sixteen newConnectionswords for puzzle fans to sort. It can be extremely difficult to win and not go over the four mistakes you get before losing, especially if you are not familiar with every single word and the mystery categories. If you are running out of luck and tries, the article below is here to help you out. In it, you can find clues to the general puzzle, word definitions, spoilers, category clues, and more for thischallenging puzzle game....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Brian Brown

Nobody Saves the World Reveals Online Multiplayer Mode, Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One

Drinkbox Studios announced its next game would beNobody Saves the Worldin March, teasing a unique style of action RPG where players could swap between over a dozen forms. Fans ofGuacameleeandSeveredknewDrinkbox’s consistent mix of creativity and experience meantNobody Saves the Worldwould be something special, but it seems that Drinkbox held back some surprises. Drinkbox had a couple of big announcements left to share during Wednesday’s Gamescom Opening Night Live. The first big announcement is thatNobody Saves the Worldisn’t just a single-player action RPG....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Adam Sanchez

Official Pokemon Poke Ball Makes Real Ice Cream

Summary An interesting officialPokemonproduct is being released that will allow fans to make ice cream using a Poke Ball. The cleverPokemoncontraption currently has two versions, and is safe for kids six years and older to use. Pokemonhas had a number of connections with ice cream and frozen confections over the years.Pokemonpopsicles sold for outrageous prices due to high demand a few years ago,Vanillite and its evolutions look like ice cream, and officialPokemonice cream confections have been sold on occasion....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Caitlin Key

One Piece Characters Who Could Become Emperors

The Yonko are the four most powerful pirates in the world ofOne Piecewho are said to rule the New World. Known to have tremendous influence that is spread across several countries, the Yonko are an indomitable force that even the Navy is wary of. Currently, their ranks are made up of Kaido, Big Mom, Shanks, and the latest addition to the lot, Marshall D. Teach. Strong as the Yonko are, they aren’t unbeatable....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1126 words · Mark Taylor