Ubisoft Employees in France Have Gone on Strike

Summary In a significant development within the gaming industry, more than 700 unionized employees atUbisoft’s various studios across France have embarked on a coordinated strike. The catalyst behind this organized action stems from the breakdown of annual salary negotiations, prompting discontent amongUbisoft’s workforce. Ubisoft stands as a major player in the video game industry, with a rich history of captivating titles and global influence. Established in France in 1986 by the Guillemot brothers, the company has since expanded its presence worldwide, with studios in various countries....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Holly Ramirez

Upcoming No Man's Sky Update Could Bring the Game to a New Platform

Fans ofNo Man’s Skyare getting excited about another update to the game, with this one potentially bringing it to one of the few modern platforms that doesn’t yet support the game. Hello Games founder and creator ofNo Man’s SkySean Murray has once again posted a single emoji on his Twitter account, which veteran fans will recognize as a hint towards an imminent update for the procedurally generated space exploration game.No Man’s Skyhas received countless content updatessince its rough launch back in 2016, and has since provided one of the most definitive redemption stories in gaming history....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Lori Roach

What Happens with Dragon Ball: Super After Toriyama's Death?

Summary What happens when an author dies and a series is uncompleted? Most of the time, it depends on the author’s ability toplan for their inevitable death. In the case of Robert Jordon, his notes were so extensive thatThe Wheel of Timeseries was able to have three more books written by Brandon Sanderson after Jordon’s untimely death. On the other hand, theRedwallseries came to an end when Brian Jacques passed away, and a book he was working on was never completed as a result....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Michelle Hayden

What Splatoon 3's Customization Can Learn From Call of Duty's Prestige Weapon Camos

The gaming industry dances to the tune of customization these days, with many franchises providing previously unseen aesthetic options for gamers.Splatoon 3is already at the forefront of this progressive train. For instance, the game removed the gender lines of hairstyles and allowed players to express themselves in a gender-fluid environment. Now more than ever, customization options hold sway in the gaming industry, and franchises must update these options frequently to satisfy their fans....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Matthew Valencia

What The Elder Scrolls 6's Rumored Setting Looks Like In The Fourth Era

Bethesda fans have long-suspected that Hammerfell or High Rock could be the setting ofThe Elder Scrolls 6, and eagle-eyed gamers finally got another possible hint at the setting of the highly anticipated game at E3 2021. Although the speculation goes all the way back to the landscape seen in the nextElder Scrollsgame’s 2018 reveal trailer, a tiny detail in the newStarfieldgameplay trailer seemed to back up that suspicion with a marking resembling a map of High Rock and Hammerfell....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Tammy Webb

Why Venom Will Likely Share a Lot of Screentime With One Character in His Spin-Off Game

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.The response toMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s version of Venom has certainly been interesting. On one hand, fans loved the character’s design and voice, while citing his playable segment as a major highlight of the game. Though oneodd decision was made with Venom’s boss fight, it was well received overall, as fighting the monstrous Symbiote felt great. Still, Insomniac’s Venom has also been met with his share of criticism....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Laura Vang

World of Warcraft Draenei’s Latest Cosmetic Spells Bad News For Future Allied Races

Summary Blizzard has been trying to win backWorld of Warcraftplayers after the controversial Shadowlands expansion, and one of the ways it is doing that is by giving players more control over their characters. Not only has the studiointroduced new cosmetics via the Trading Post, but it has also added a slew of new customization options to the character creator. These customization options have given players more freedom in how they want to be perceived on Azeroth, and every Dragonflight update seems to bring even more with it....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Mr. Kenneth Moody DVM

Xbox Games Where A Major Character Dies

Summary In the video game world, narratives often revolve around a plucky player character triumphing against all odds and saving the world from evil. Yet, this is not the case for all games, as some subvert this convention by’killing off' the main characters,often to the shock of players. Xboxtitles are known for their immersive storytelling, and they do not shy away from exploring such dark and harrowing themes. From heartbreaking sacrifices to tragic endings, the following games offer players a unique and emotionally resonant experience which will stick with them long after they have seen the game’s credits....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Juan Graves

Xbox Series X Cheaper Than PS5, Says Analyst

The Xbox Series X will be much cheaper than the PS5, suggests one notorious video game analyst. There have been reports that thePS5 will be more expensive because of its components, though this has not been officially confirmed. Speaking to Summer Game Fest creator and The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley in a Periscope stream on Friday, Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter said that theXbox Series Xcould be $100 cheaper than the PS5....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Teresa Blankenship

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Caves Look Incredible When Fully Lit

Summary AZeldafan admires brightly lit caves full of Giant Brightbloom Seeds inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Caves inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomare normally dark and damp with enemies lurking about, but Brightbloom Seeds prove to be beneficial while exploring inside and searching for treasure. Players may explore caves anddefeat Bubbulfrogs inZelda: Tears of the Kingdomto obtain Bubbul Gems. These Bubbul Gems may be traded with Koltin for unique items such as the Mystic Clothing armor set....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Shawn Wall

10 Action-RPGs That Have Great Stories But Weak Combat

It goes without saying that most modern gamers would be more than happy with trying out games from the action RPG genre, mainly due to the accessible nature of these titles. Most of these titles rely on their enthralling storytelling and amazing combat to sell the experience, with a wide number of games being able to sell bucketloads and establish themselves as stellar franchises for this exact reason. RELATED:10 Action RPGs To Play While Waiting For Fallout 5 That being said, not all action RPGs manage to be perfect in this regard — there are many games in this genre that end up delivering on the story experience but falter quite a bit when it comes to the combat itself....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Anthony Williams

10 Longest Open-World Games Of 2020 (According To How Long To Beat)

In a year when so many people had to spend the majority of their time indoors, open-world games provided a particularly special escape. The genre was always impressive, but with the new generation of consoles and advancements in technology, open-world adventures are more breathtaking than ever. Related:10 Open-World Games That Are Actually Longer Than Red Dead Redemption 2 The following list provides literally hundreds of hours of enjoyment to anyone who wants to explore these massive worlds....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Sarah Arnold

5 Games That Kill The Dog

Losing a pet is always a dreaded moment that everyone would love to avoid. Pets are such an important part of one’s family that everyone would love to keep them around forever. Animal lovers hate seeing these cute furry creatures die whether it’s in real life or pure fiction. RELATED:Best Games For Dog Lovers One of the most loved pets next to the cat is the dog and fans just hate when a movie, TV series, or game kills off the fun and adorable pet....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · William Baker