Tekken 8 Gameplay Breaks a Big Tradition

Summary Tekken 8is the upcoming entry in Bandai Namco’s beloved 3D fighting game series. Coming up on its 30th anniversary soon,Tekkenhas captured the hearts of the fighting game community with its fast-paced and precise combat. No small part of Tekken’s success has been its consistency; while other fighting game titans likeStreet FighterandMortal Kombatmake big changes entry to entry,Tekkenhas always been more iterative, slowly changing over time. WhileTekken 8certainly carries over a lot from its predecessor, with many characters' move lists simply growing larger, it is also a big departure for the franchise....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Jordan Hull

The Countries and Races of Unicorn Overlord Explained

Summary Tactical RPGs continue to thrive in the gaming space, and the upcoming titleUnicorn Overlordis set to bring an innovative battle system. Developed byVanillawareand published by Atlus,Unicorn Overlordcombines classic tactical RPG mechanics with overworld exploration that will give players an immersive fantasy experience. It’s also made in Vanillaware’s signature style, which fans would recognize from its hit side-scrolling game13 Sentinels: Aegis Rimand more. Unicorn Overlordtook 10 years to be developedbecause Vanillaware wanted to craft something unique within the genre....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Matthew Miller

The Hobbit: Why Didn't Gandalf Defeat Smaug Like He Defeated The Balrog 60 Years Later?

Everyone who has seen theLord of the RingsorThe Hobbittrilogy knows that Gandalf is an unstoppable figure. He manages to persuade two of the most stubborn men in Middle Earth (the sick and poisoned mind of King Theoden of Rohan, and theparanoid and delusional Steward of Gondor Denethor) to let him intervene in their affairs, even when all of the treachery and darkness around them told them not to. Across both sets of books, Gandalf battles many enemies, slays many orcs, protects (and sadly loses) many friends, and he is the instigator of the two quests which, each in their own way, determine the fate of the entire world and all of its people....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 979 words · Brenda Moore

Why Injustice 3 Probably Won't Be at DC FanDome 2021

October 16’s DC FanDome is setting itself up to deliver on a lot of DC content. Recent teases from bothGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice leaguesuggest they’ll be there, hopefully giving fans new gameplay, details, and maybe even release dates. Yet, another name is also circulating:Injustice 3. BecauseNetherRealm Studios’ Ed Boon is confirmed to be at DC FanDome, many are hoping he’ll be there for the reveal of the title....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Aaron Knight

xQc Responds to Logan Paul's Doubt Over Legitimacy of $100 Million Kick Deal

RenownedTwitchstreamer xQc responded to Logan Paul’s skepticism regarding the credibility of his $100 million kick deal during a recent stream. Kick, a relatively new streaming platform, aims to establish itself as a competitive alternative to well-established giants like Twitch and YouTube. Since its inception,Kick has relentlessly strived to attract and collaborate with notable content creatorsfrom around the world to expand its lineup of influential creators. Last month, Kick made headlines by announcing the groundbreaking signing of xQc for an astounding sum of $100 million, igniting a fervent debate within the streaming community....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Crystal Price

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(Post-Game Content Guide)

Completing the main story ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwill take the average playeraround 50 hours or so. Those hoping to complete everything that the game has to offer can expect to spend more than twice that amount due to the sheer volume of side content that the developers were able to cram in. RELATED:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to Repair Weapons & Shields With this in mind, most players will likely be feeling pretty exhausted by the time they reach the game’s climax, particularly those who chose to focus on other things besides just the main story....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Cynthia Lyons

5 Discontinued Platformer Games That Almost Changed The Genre (& 5 That Are In Development)

The oxymoronic thing about platforming games is that they are extremely simple, with most of them rarely ever needing all of the buttons that take up controllers these days. But at the same time, so many games in the genre are released that push gameplay forwards in such a way that there is a huge paradigm shift in the gaming industry. RELATED:5 Of The Most Underrated Platformers On The PS4 (& 5 That Are Overrated)...

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Sarah Ward

7 80s Horror Movie Posters That Stand The Test of Time

What’s the obsession with the 80s? is the question on most people’s lips as TV shows likeStranger Thingsdominate Netflix, and movies likeITrake inhundreds of millions at the box office. It really is the never-ending decade, and for good reason, might we add. The 80s gave us many good things: music, fashion, and movies to name a few. And of the latter, the horror movies of that time particularly stand out....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1069 words · Charles Hoffman

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fan Makes Custom Banana Label Stickers

Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas one of the biggest games of 2020, and the already passionate fanbase for the franchise grew considerably last year. WithAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' sales eclipsing 30 million units worldwide, the game is best selling in the series, and one of the highest selling titles on the Switch, period. With so much attention, there are a number of fans creating amazing fan art, including some banana stickers featuring a fan favorite character....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Barbara Adams

Animal Well: Where To Go After You Acquire The Slink

Quick Links The Slink is another optional item inAnimal Wellthat players can get their hands on pretty quickly. This item allows the players to solve a few puzzles linked to the item. However, after acquiring it, it’s easy to get confusedexploring the game’s vast map. As the game is completely non-linear, this allows players to approach any item they want in any order. Once the Slink is in possession, it is best to acquire the next item, the Yoyo, which is located on the right side of the map....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Stacey Lee

Apex Legends Adds New Sniper Ammo Type in Latest Update

Apex LegendsSeason 4 began two days ago, and players have been busy playing and uncovering all of the new things it has brought to the table, from the changes that have been made to the map to the fact thatnew legend Revenant comes with aNarutoreference. Quite a few noticeable additions have been made, so players might not immediately notice a smaller change that has a direct impact on gameplay. Being a game all about shooting to win, ammunition is one of the most important items forApexplayers to have, and starting this week, they have a new type of ammo to collect: Sniper Ammo....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Jason Estrada

Apex Legends: How to Play Valkyrie

With Season 9 and the Legacy update forApex Legends, new Legend Valkyrie has arrived with a high-mobility kit and recon skills that make her a great scout character. She is able to release a missile swarm, fly high above the ground with her jetpack, and can act as an improvised jump tower to rapidly redeploy the whole squad. Valkyrie is the 17thLegend to be added toApex Legendsand arrived with the new permanent 3v3 Arenas mode and the Bocek Bow weapon....

July 10, 2025 · 9 min · 1705 words · Tyler Bailey

Assassin's Creed Mirage is Now One of the Lowest-Rated Games in the Series

Summary Assassin’s Creed Miragecurrently has a 77 overall critic rating, making it one of the lowest-rated main series games in the history of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise.Assassin’s Creedhas been Ubisoft’s flagship franchise for over a decade. It’s gone through all kinds of transformations over the years, originating as a stealth adventure game before morphing into an open world RPG and eventually returning to its roots withAssassin’s Creed Mirage. Assassin’s Creed Miragehas been billed as a return to the series' roots, with the game setting aside the massive open worlds and RPG elements that have largely defined the most recent entries in the franchise....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · William Shaw