Saints Row Gets New Overview Trailer Ahead of Launch

As of this writing, theSaints Rowreboot is less than two weeks away from launch, and in this new title, fans will be stepping into the shoes of the new Boss as they build up the Saints in a new city, Santo Ileso. Given the franchise had reached insane proportions withSaints Row 4, a reboot is a smart move, and many fans are excited. That’s not to say the road to release hasn’t been a bumpy road, but based on everything shown so far, it does seem fans are in for a real treat....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Diane Gross

Some PS Plus Users Are Getting Free Subscription Extensions for the Holidays

APlayStation Plussubscription is required for one to really get the most out of their PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. Without aPlayStation Plussubscription, PS4 and PS5 gamers are unable to play games online or claim the free PS Plus games every month. To spread the holiday cheer, it seems Sony has given some PS Plus users who have subscriptions expiring soon a surprise extension so they can use the service a bit longer....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Lauren Miles

Sonic Superstars Has Good News for Switch Fans

Summary Sega and Sonic Team have confirmed that the upcomingSonic Superstarswill run at 60 FPS on all versions of the game, including the Nintendo Switch console. This new 2D platformer goes back toSonic the Hedgehog’s Sega Genesis roots while having a stronger emphasis on cooperative platforming. It was announced to be arriving on all modern gaming platforms, which include Nintendo’s hybrid gaming console. One thing that some fans may have concerns over is regarding the performance ofSonic Superstarson the Switch as opposed to a PC or rival consoles....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Joshua Guzman

Spider-Man 2 Suit Concept Pays Tribute To a Dead Game Franchise

Summary AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2concept art made by a fan has given aPrototypetheme to the Symbiote Suit. ThePrototypefranchise has been stagnant for over a decade now, though thisMarvel’s Spider-Man 2illustration has brought back some fine memories for several diehard fans of the franchise. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’semphasis on adding a variety of suitsled to a polarizing response from the community. While many appreciated the vast selection players got to choose from, others believe that the developers ended up adding a lot of subpar suits in the process....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Mark Richardson

StarCraft 2 Video Mocking Pay to Win Games Resurfaces After Diablo Immortal Controversy

The last year has not been a kind one for Activision Blizzard, largely due to the ongoing litigation with the state of California over accusations of workplace sexual harassment and abuse by executives. However, the gaming giant was recently hit with another controversy with the release ofDiablo Immortalas players got a taste of the expensive microtransaction model. The controversy has now taken a more humorous twist, though, as an old trailer promotingStarCraft 2going free-to-playhas been found and hit Blizzard with the ultimate self-own....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Charles Russell

Stellaris: How to Increase Influence

Stellaris, the sci-fi grand-strategy from masters of the genre Paradox Interactive, is a sprawling sandbox of alien overlords, strange anomalies, and galaxy-ending threats. In order to survive the race to dominance inStellaris, players must use every resource at their disposal. One of the most important resources that players will need to handle isInfluence, which measures the political power and diplomatic clout of their government. Influence is required for everything from claiming neutral systems to proposing resolutions in the Galactic Senate, but finding ways to boost an Empire’s income can be difficult....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Sara Pace

Super Mario Bros. 3 Prototype Cartridge Sells for Insane Amount of Money at Auction

There are plenty of old video games that have been sold at auctions for beaucoup bucks but few are as strange as the one recently sold through Heritage Auctions this weekend. ASuper Mario Bros.3prototype sold for a large sum, proving that collectors will shell out a lot of money for a piece of Nintendo history. When the auction ended on September 13, the final bid was $31,200. What makes this particular prototype so interesting is the cartridge itself, which is Frankensteinesque in appearance....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Jessica Rivera

Superfuse: Best Metal Technomancer Build

Any action RPG enthusiast will happily admit that ranged damage is better than risking life and limb in melee. But physical damage also tends to be more reliable. The Metal Technomancer gets the best of both worlds inSuperfuse, bringing physical damage to the fight and dishing it out from a safe distance. RELATED:New Action RPG Superfuse Combines Diablo and Invincible For gamers who are enjoying a different build inSuperfuse, do not take this as a mandate....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Tara Thomas

Taking a Look Back at the First Star Wars Game, 40 Years Later

As a franchise,Star Warsis constantly evolving. Regardless of how some people view the post-Disney wave ofStar Warscontent, there’s no denying that the series has continued to attempt to push boundaries in certain aspects, whether it’s in comic book, novel, TV show, or video game form. Over the last four decades or so,Star Warsvideo gameshave tried to evolve with the times, and although not all have managed it successfully, each one lays the foundation for the next....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Eric Lee

The 10 Rarest Enemies in Dark Souls

There was a time when gamers were tired of the AAA market releasing wave after wave of uninspired titles that constantly held the hand of players at every step of the way and never allowed them to figure out the game’s mechanics themselves. Thankfully, there was one person who understood the problems that modern gamers were facing, and decided to rectify them by releasing perhaps one of the most important titles ever released in gaming history....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · Jamie Blackburn

The Best Gaming Laptops under $1500

Gaming Laptops have come a long way since they started to show up in the early 2010s. What used to be a bulky gaming PC masquerading as a laptop with a few changes and restricted power is now a considerable niche with its nuances this decade. Much of the efficiency gains on many PC components, especially the CPU, GPU, and storage paved the way for themodern gaming laptop. MSI Katana 17 Gaming Laptop What Makes A Gaming Laptop Better Versus A PC?...

June 9, 2025 · 16 min · 3382 words · Paul Sanchez

The Final Mission for Destiny 2's The Final Shape Won't Be Available at Launch

Summary Bungie has confirmed that the last mission forDestiny 2: The Final Shapewill not be available at launch, but will rather unlock after players have completed the DLC’s raid. This was revealed in an interview by game director Joe Blackburn, who also revealed somemore details aboutDestiny 2: The Final Shapeand the future of PvP in the game. TheFinal Shapeexpansion will be the last DLC in the game’s long-running Light and Darkness saga....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Jeffrey Meyers

The Quarry

2015’sUntil Dawntasked players with saving the lives of eight young adults on Blackwood Mountain when everything takes a turn for the terrifying. Supermassive’s spiritual sequelThe Quarrygives players a similar goal, though this time it’s nine camp counselors at Hackett’s Quarry who must be saved. The cast ofThe Quarryis arguably the game’s greatest strength. Each of the nine counselors, to say nothing of the excellent side characters and antagonists, have engaging personalities and backstories, making the player want to fight to save them....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Roger Herman