How the Night's Watch Could Become Game of Thrones' Open-World Sandbox

WhileGame of Thronesmay be one of the biggest names in fantasy today, it seems to have struggled breaking into the gaming industry. Many developers have tried to capture the epic nature of Westeros across numerous genres, and almost all the games have been forgotten about. Due to the failure of many AAAGame of Thronesgames, Westeros titles seem to only really exist on mobile platforms these days. It is a sad state of affairs for the brand, but that could all change with a Night’s Watch title....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Julie Ward

Interview With The Vampire (Therapist): Dev Talks Mental Health, Hades Inspiration, And More

Summary Vampires in fiction have been many things: sinister villains, romantic heroes and heroines, and even educational figures who teach children about numbers. But the one thing vampires haven’t done is go to therapy. Upcoming titleVampire Therapistaims to address that, starring a vampire who helps other vampires through their various cognitive distortions.Vampire Therapistacknowledges that immortal life isn’t easy, and is far more than the glamorous mystery much vampire fiction portrays....

July 3, 2025 · 17 min · 3615 words · Anthony Nelson

Lego Fortnite: All Buildings (& How to Unlock Them)

InLego Fortnite, players can use their imagination to create their dream house from scratch. Not everyone wants to go this way and would rather gather resources, in which case the pre-made buildings will be helpful to them. This guide will show you all the buildings and how to unlock them inLego Fortnite. To unlock different building recipes inLego Fortnite, you must gather resources and create your Villages in different parts of the world....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Crystal Smith

Longtime Raven Software Developer Leaves Studio

A 14 year veteran ofRaven Software, the developer owned by Activision, has decided to part ways and leave his position as senior executive producer. Ryan Burnett recently announced that April 9 was to be his last day at the company he joined over a decade ago. Raven Softwareis an American video game developer based in Wisconsin and founded back in 1990. After its acquisition in 1997 by Activision, the developer eventually switched its focus from first person shooters such asHereticandHexento assisting with the development of titles in theCall of Dutyfranchise....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · David Richardson

Metal Gear Solid 5 PS3 and Xbox 360 Servers Are Being Shut Down

All good things must come to an end, and that extends to the world of video games. Unfortunately for those that are still logging on toMetal Gear Solid 5’s online component for thePS3 and Xbox 360, the game’s servers will begin to be gradually shut down, Konami has announced. However, fans still have a bit of time to engage with it before it’s gone for good.An update on the Konami website has outlined when the servers will be turned off, with the company disabling some functionality between now and then....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jessica Wilson

Minecraft: Everything You Need To Know About The DragonFire Mod

Mojang’sMinecraftis popular not only for its amazing base game, but the modding community that has surfaced around it. Talented game developers andMinecraftenthusiasts from all over the world come together to make unique texture packs, assets, or even whole new worlds to add to the sandbox game.One such mod isDragonFire, developed by Spectral Studios. This larger-than-life mod brings dozens of dragons into the world ofMinecraft. Players can hatch, train, and ride their very own dragons across the land...

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 856 words · Joseph Craig

Monster Hunter Rise's Wirebug Could Change How Players Approach Wyverns

The big new mechanic coming toMonster Hunter Risethat sets it apart from previous titles in the series is the Wirebug that adds a whole new level of complexity to combat. These newmovement and attack options inMonster Hunter Rise, may be building a whole new way for players to interact with the monsters that roam around the areas during a hunt. Interestingly, this new addition toMonster Hunter Risemight make finding multiple large monsters in the same area more of an asset to players than a liability, as they had been in the past....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Julie Christian

Multiplayer Games That Defined Each Nintendo Console

Nintendobegan its console game with a focus on multiplayer. That’s why it launched with two controllers in Japan and even more accessories when it launched in the West. Video games can be fun alone but playing with friends is really what creates memories. Local sessions soon were blown out of the water thanks to online support. RELATED:Every Nintendo Console Ranked By Their Launch Prices This changed the gaming landscape forever. No longer did gamers have to resort to split-screen modes, thus dividing the experiences....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Jennifer Wong PhD

New Forza Game Released With No Prior Announcement

Summary Without warning, the acclaimedForzafranchise has releasedForza Customs, a spin-off game based on the popular racing series. This release comes on the heels ofForza Motorsport, which launched in October. The franchise consistently garners solid-to-stellar reviews, and the latest edition is no different asForza Motorsportquickly became one of 2023’s highest-rated games. Forzahas historically been a franchise split into two series, the highly realistic racing sim games under theForza Motorsportmoniker and the open-worldForza Horizonstitles....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Alexander Holt

Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Seemingly Paid Tribute to Assassin's Creed

Summary The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics appears to have included a wildAssassin’s Creedtribute in the form of a hooded torchbearer parkouring across Parisian rooftops. While Ubisoft hasn’t officially confirmed the connection between the latest edition of the quadrennial sports event andAssassin’s Creed, it has repeatedly hinted at it. The company first did so just ahead of the opening ceremony on July 26, when the official French-language Twitter account of theAssassin’s Creedfranchiseposted that “in Paris, Arno is never far away....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Elizabeth Payne

One Piece: Strongest Haki Users On Egghead Island

Summary Over the course of the Egghead Island arc, fans have seen quite a lot of impeccable Haki users. AsOne Pieceis in its final saga, there is absolutely no denying the fact that the strongest of Haki users are going to be making their presence known now. Given that Egghead has become a battleground for many powerful Marines, pirates, and of course, even World Government officials, there have been many strong Haki users that Oda has showcased in this arc....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Christopher Davila

Overwatch 2's Ban System is a Double-Edged Sword

Summary Overwatch 2’s Season 10 generated significant interest with the introduction of a new DPS hero, adjustments to competitive play, and its 2024 Pride Event. However, despitethe high expectations forOverwatch 2, the hero shooter has faced its share of criticism. Notably, one of the most controversial features has been the game’s ban system, initially introduced by Blizzard to safeguard its player base. As one of the most popular free online shooters, Blizzard is constantly monitoring theOverwatch 2community....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Dustin Rogers

Palworld: How to Build Fluffy Pal Beds

While the crafting and building system inPalworldis painfully slow if you do it by yourself, it gets a lot easier once your base is full of Pals who can assist with labor. Having more Pals means having more helping hands, and if you want them to be at peak performance every day, building Fluffy Pal Beds is the way to go. Unlike the plain straw bed,Palworld’sFluffy Pal Beds are more comfortable and easier on the eyes....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Mr. Steven Roberts