Valve Explains Why It Wanted to Bring the Steam Deck to Japan

Valve recently discussed some of the reasons why it released theSteam Deckin Japan, with a representative referring to the country as the birthplace of handheld gaming. With somany games compatible with Steam Deckand the ability to customize the system, gamers all over the world have been reserving theirs in the hopes of getting one before the end of the year. Despite the company’s past hardware endeavors proving to be less fruitful, it seems as though theHalf-LifeandPortaldeveloper hit upon a winning formula....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Amanda Bradley

What is the Third Road Chest Passcode in Stellar Blade?

Quick Links There are multiple chest types to be found inStellar Blade,with many of them needing a passcode to unlock. Oftentimes, these passcodes can be found near the chest on a body, while other chests found in the open areas will require players to explore much further to find the code. The Great Desert is the second open area players will be able to explore and has five chests that require passcodes to unlock....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Kimberly Mcgee

Why Ghost of Tsushima's Jin Doesn't Use a Tachi

Ghost of Tsushimadeveloper Sucker Punch Productions reveals why protagonist Jin uses a katana, and not a tachi. Jin is incredibly skilled with a blade and can be seen making swift work of Mongol invaders inGhost of Tsushimagameplay trailers. Speaking to The Verge,Ghost of TsushimaCreative Director Nate Fox said that there is “a tension between wanting to make the game world feel authentic and also fun” and that the game isn’t “strictly historically accurate....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Hector Jackson

Why Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Killer Frost Leak Makes Perfect Sense

Summary It seems as thoughSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguejust can’t catch a break. After an almost year-long delay following the dismal reception to its first big gameplay reveal back in February,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehas just come out of hiding, and Rocksteady is doing its very best to remain transparent about what fans can expect from the game upon its February 2024 launch date. But just as some fans were starting to warm toSuicide Squad’s gameplay and premise, the game suffered a major leak, revealing some pretty gigantic spoilers for the game’s story....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Paige Frank

Will PSVR 2 Face Scalping?

For a while, Sony has been teasing gamers with glimpses of thePSVR 2which will mark the next generation of the company’s virtual gaming. Though the PSVR provided heaps of fun, several areas needed improvement, and they seem to have been addressed with the upcoming headset. While many gamers may be itching to get their hands on thePSVR 2, upon launch, they may be thwarted by scalpers. During the launch of the PS5, scalpers caused problems for legitimate gamers trying to get a console for themselves....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Jennifer Bennett

Winter 2024 Anime Lineup

Quick Links TheWinter 2024 animeseason has gotten the new year off on a positive note. While the selection might not be as instantly exciting as Fall 2023, the quarter has plenty of potentially great shows, including sequels and new series. The biggest Winter 2024 anime is undoubtedly a fresh name, albeit one based on a very popular web manga. As always, theWinter 2024 anime lineupis not contained within a single streaming service, so fans looking to consume everything will need multiple subscriptions....

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1257 words · Lindsay Miller

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fan Creates Unique Podracer Inspired by Star Wars

Summary AZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has created a unique Podracer inspired by the ones inStar Wars. Since the game was released,Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfans have created a wide range of impressive vehicles, and this Podracer blends the worlds ofZeldaandStar Wars. The originalStar Warsfilms had memorable vehicles like the AT-AT, AT-ST, and Landspeeders. WhenThe Phantom Menaceprequel was released, Podracing was introduced to the series.Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultrahand abilityallows players to explore different creative options with the objects available in the game....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Douglas Crawford

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Casts For Courtroom Scene, Fans Suspect Matt Murdock Cameo

Could the upcomingSpider-Man: No Way Homefeature a cameo from Daredevil? Marvel fans are entertaining the possibility after a casting call for the project hinted at a potential courtroom scene to be included in the story. The casting call was posted on Facebook by Catrett-Locke Casting, an Atlanta-based company. It seeks actors between 2o and 60 years old to portray a stenographer and attorneys in an upcoming film vaguely listed as ‘The November Project’....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Carla Tran

7 Great Possible Settings For Far Cry 7

Summary It’s been just about two years since Ubisoft launchedFar Cry 6worldwide and speculation is already going wild as to what could be in the next installment of the popular shooter series. SomerecentFar Cry 7rumorscontain some potentially massive story and gameplay changes, but the same rumor also denounced an earlier report that alleged the game would take place on an island called Kimsan. Since it’s all just rumors at this point, there’s really no telling what contains truth or if any of the details put out thus far are legitimate at all, and that puts the setting ofFar Cry 7in the air for anyone to predict....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Katie Martinez

A PS5-Exclusive Silent Hill Game Has A Ton of Potential

TheSilent Hillfranchise is one of the most beloved in the horror genre. With eight main games and a small handful of spin-off titles, there is a lot of material. However, this Konami series has been mostly dormant for the past two console generations. The closest thing fans got to a new entry is the infamous Kojima-ledP.T​​​​​​. for PS4 in 2014. After Kojima left Konami, the upcomingSilent Hillswas canceled. However, despite all the controversy,P....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Jane Doyle

Alan Wake 2's Story is a 'Monster,' Says Dev

Last year at The Game Awards, fans were treated to a number of announcements for fan-favorite and upcoming video games from a number of beloved studios. One particular announcement that made waves was the reveal ofAlan Wake 2, a sequel to the overlooked but still appreciated third-person action-adventure game from Remedy Entertainment. Many fans have wished that a sequel for this 2010 cult classic would be made, with Remedy announcing they will return to Bright Falls in 2023, withAlan Wake 2being a full-on survival-horror game....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Rebecca Smith

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Builds a Hospital

AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has built a hospital on their island. The life sim has allowed many gamers to get really creative and build whatever they can think of. This has led to a number of amazingcreations inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, many of which are unexpected. Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplayershave been making custom buildings in the game, helping add variety to their islands. This includes restaurants and theme parks for the title’s various villagers to visit....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Nicole Duncan

Anno 1800: How To Settle New Islands

Quick Links One of the first things players should seek to do when starting a game inAnno 1800is to explore and settle useful new territories, whether in the Old World or any other map beyond. In addition to providing more room for production and population growth, many islands will contain varieddeposits of natural resources, as well as different crop fertilities, which will be necessary for the production of different resources and consumable goods for the marketplace....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · James Austin