World of Warcraft Has to Face the Reaper Sooner or Later

Since 2004, Blizzard’s critically acclaimed MMORPGWorld of Warcrafthas been dominating the genre. The game quickly amassed a massive community and has gone on to become one of the highest-grossing video game franchises of all time. It is often cited as one of the best that the genre has to offer, and almost every expansion has made the game even better. Even with its imperfections,World of Warcraftcontinues to be an MMO powerhouse....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Michael Johnson

WWE Not Keen On Vince McMahon Return Amid More Sex Abuse Allegations

Over the past couple of days, the wrestling world has been met with rumors that Vince McMahon might be looking into aWWEcomeback. However, some sources within the organization have expressed dissatisfaction with that idea, especially now that scandals involving McMahon continue to pop up. The first timeMcMahon’s behaviour became a source of headacheswas this summer when theWWEboard looked into payments amounting to over $12 million made by the former CEO to cover sexual harassment complaints, all of which naturally affected the company....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Sandra Jordan

Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus are Playing Tug of War on September 20

As conversations between Microsoft and Sony aroundCall of Dutyexclusivity seemingly heat up, one game that has long been caught between the two is arriving on both PS Plus Extra andXbox Game Pass:Deathloop. Now, it should be noted that what happens behind the scenes is really no one’s business save the two competitors, and there are certainly some differences betweenMicrosoft’s acquisition of Bethesdaand the pending Activision Blizzard. That doesn’t make the timing much better, though....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Amber Pollard

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Mod Gives Link Powerful Attack from Super Smash Bros.

Summary A mod brings an iconic move toThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timemade famous by one of Link’sSuper Smash Bros.colleagues.The iconic Falcon Punch is mainly used inSuper Smash Bros.by the character Captain Falcon ofF-Zerofame.Ocarina of Timeis well-known in the franchise as one of the bestZeldagames of all time. Many modders over the years have been finding new ways to experience the classic game in new ways for modern players....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Lisa Gonzales

10 Open-World Games That Can Be Beaten Surprisingly Fast

By their very natures, open-world games promise endless gameplay options and dozens of hours' worth of playtime. However, a surprising number of them can be beaten in a relatively short amount of time. Whether it’s a significant lack of side quests and/or collectibles or a painfully short story, many open-world games promise a lot but fail to deliver in terms of quality content. RELATED:The 10 Most Immersive Open World Games Of course,Rockstarmakes it look easy, but if these games prove anything, it’s that it is incredibly challenging to make a long, consistently-engaging open-world experience....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1054 words · Eric Escobar

Animal Crossing New Horizons: 2.0 Update Features

Everyone has well and truly got their teeth into the huge 2.0 update forAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsafter its early release, and many an island is undergoing an overhaul. But with so many new features, it’s been easy to miss some. RELATED:Every New Nook Miles Rewards Item We all know the big changes - The Roost café is open for business,villagers can now farmand cook food, and Kapp’n has returned to ferry players to new islands....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Angela Clayton

Are Player-Based Romances in RPGs Representation?

In RPGs with romance options, there are a few different ways sexual orientations are handled, yet it is often assumed that the player and all of the characters are heterosexual. Some games might include specific characters as the “gay option.” In recent years, however, the trend of"playersexual" romance optionshas become more common. “Playersexual” means that regardless of the player character’s gender, all romance options are viable. Playersexual romance options allow players topursue romance with any video game character they want, without having to change the type of character they’d normally play....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Mark Zimmerman

Assassin's Creed Nexus Should Explore New Assassins

The reportedly upcomingAssassin’s Creed Nexuswould be the latest addition to the rapidly changing identity of the massive Ubisoft franchise. With the title being rumored to allow players to control an assassin via the medium of VR, there are many interesting possibilities as to what kind of experience the game will provide. While the rumors state thatAssassin’s Creed Nexuswill feature a return of several classic assassins from past franchise installments, the game should not be limited to this....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Kari Rodriguez

Best Holiday Gifts for Streamers in 2021

The holidays are just around the corner, and for those who still haven’t picked out the perfect presents, there’s a little time left.Black Friday salesmight be over, but a keen-eyed shopper can still find great deals on products that a streamer could always use. Whether talking about someone who is just getting started in streaming or someone who wants tojuice up their Twitch channel, there are all kinds of pieces of equipment that can get the job done....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1439 words · Mary White

Borderlands 4 Needs to Pull the Trigger on The Destroyer's Return

Summary Borderlands 4has one surprise that it can spring on fans, hailing all the way from the first game in the series. The next chapter in theBorderlandsseries will have to feature something impressive since the games keep raising the bar with every installment. This is especially true after the many wild developments that came to pass inBorderlands 3. There is a big throwback that the game could turn into a major part of the story in the upcoming installment....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Tiffany Davis

Class-Specific Transmogs in World of Warcraft's Trading Post Are a Blessing and a Curse

Summary The Trading Post has been one ofWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight’s most beloved and now most controversial features. It has offered players a vast supply of intriguing and unique cosmetic items that aren’t available elsewhere. That being said, there are drawbacks to a few aspects of the Trading Post. Some of the most anticipated additions to theWorld of WarcraftTrading Post in the coming months are the class-specific transmog sets. However, since there’s only so much Trader’s Tender available to earn each month, players who have multiple classes to think about will inevitably be left in the lurch....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Brian Miller

Crash Bandicoot 4 is Ignoring Most Games in the Series

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timerecently received an action-packed reveal trailer, confirming its October 2 release date and getting fans of the classic platformer franchise suitably hyped for its long-awaited return. However, some fans may have noticed an interesting detail at the end of theCrash Bandicoot 4reveal trailerthat confirmed the new game is essentially retconning and ignoring most of the franchise. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timeis a direct sequel toCrash Bandicoot: Warped, ignoring all the titles that released after that game....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Corey Watkins

Darkest Dungeon 2: How To Find And Defeat The Dreaming General Boss

The enemies that players encounter inDarkest Dungeon 2are frustrating in their own right but the “lair bosses” can be downright devastating should gamers face them unprepared. Thankfully, these bosses are rooted in specialized areas and players will only encounter them should they seek them out. But even with the ability to prepare and stock up on items, the bosses can be a handful. RELATED:Hardest Turn-Based RPGs Ever Made, Ranked A great example is The Dreaming General, a grotesque flora-infused corpse that is capable of completely immobilizing a party and striking them down with powerful attacks....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Joel Johnson