Silent Hill 2 Remake's "Special Origin Story" Can Only Mean One Thing, And It's Not Pyramid Head

Silent Hill has really been ramping up its headline presence lately, mostly due to the absolute debacle that’s been Silent Hill: Ascension (the less said about that, the better.I’ve said my pieces). So let’s just pretend that never happened and hope that they don’t make whatever crappery is going on there canon, shall we? Yep, moving on… In other news,a Best Buy listing has suggestedthat theSilent Hill 2 Remakeis going to have “a special origin story,” which is certainly intriguing, but the wording has gotten fans a little worried....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Kimberly Potter

Some Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Players are Experiencing a Bug that Forces Them to Restart the Game

After years of anticipation,Bloodstained: Ritual of the Nightfinally arrived earlier this weekto the joy of many who have patiently been awaiting theCastlevaniaspiritual successor. Unfortunately, the game’s launch hasn’t gone without a hitch as some players have started to report a bug on the PS4 and Xbox One versions that force them to restart their playthrough entirely. The bug in question is seemingly associated with patch 1.02 forBloodstainedon PS4 and Xbox One which went live earlier this week for those on PS4....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Albert Morton

Spider-Man 2: How To Solve Senior Prank Puzzle

Puzzles are a great way to get players to test their cognitive abilities. These can come in the forms of simple puzzles solved through trial and error, to very devious ones that rely on making the correct move every step of the way, and a single mistake can result in an overall failure. Spider-Man 2: How To Complete Hybrid Calibration Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is full of fun side activities. These Hybrid Calibration puzzles are an exciting way to change up gameplay....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1368 words · Carolyn Diaz

Super Mario Maker 2 Will Reportedly Not Allow Friends to Play Cooperatively Online

One of the most exciting tidbits from therecentSuper Mario Maker 2Directwas the inclusion of cooperative play, which is sure to add an extra element of chaotic fun in the game. While friend groups of four will be able to enjoy this feature sitting on a couch together or through local wireless, a Nintendo representative at a press event seemed to indicate toNintendo World Reportthat friends could not party up online with each other, with only the option for online matchmaking with random people....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Dustin Nelson

Super Punch-Out!! 2-Player Mode Cheat Found 28 Years Later

A Twitter user by the name ofUnlisted Cheatsrecently discovered a specific button combination that allows players to engage in a pseudo-2-player mode in the SNES game, Super Punch-Out!!. This is indeed a functional cheat found in 2022, for a game that originally came out in 1994. The commands allow the first player to select any of the game’s opponents, even if you’ve never played them before. Then, a second player can pick up a second gamepad and take control of said opponents, using their special moves and everything....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Charles Powell

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Review

The Elder Scrolls, more specifically Skyrim and Oblivion, is one of the most iconic and popular videogame series ever.Questline, the developers of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, clearly drew inspiration from that franchise, and that’s apparent from the moment you boot up the game. If you aren’t familiar with the game, it has been in early access for almost two years. This early access period came with a ton of updates by the developers, taking player feedback and improving their product, and working diligently to turn it into something worthy of a final release....

August 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1601 words · Charles Donaldson

Take One Last Video Tour Through SEGA's Iconic Akihabara Arcade Before It Closes

The Akihabara neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan has long been an iconic part of the city and a colorful representation of Japanese culture. Dominated by flashing lights, book stores, and of course video games and arcades, one of the signature landmarks of Akihabara has been theSEGAAkihabara Building 2, one of the largest (and last remaining) arcades in the world. Sadly, it was announced earlier this month thatthe longstanding arcade would be permanently closing its doors at the end of August, but you still have a chance to experience the iconic arcade for yourself in this video tour....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Jonathan Fernandez

The Former Head of PlayStation Says That the Gaming Industry Would Be Better off Without Franchises Like Call of Duty and GTA

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Despite only being released on PlayStation and PC, the unexpected success ofHelldivers 2has kicked off conversations regarding the changing dynamics in the game industry. Most of the AAA titles that are being developed nowadays require massive budgets that go as high as a couple of hundred millions, and although they usually belong to popular franchises with pre-established fanbases, they struggle to break even....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Anna Wilson

The King Is Watching Review

Imagine, if you will, you are a Goose Rider. You wake up each morning, being prepared to die for your omniscientoverlordKing, alongside your friends, the Ash Dragon and the madman. Just as you’re about to fight The Ironfang Riders, a ruthless band of mercenaries, you hear the King’s voice in your ear – we’re going to let them attack the walls. You stand down, knowing the King has a plan, and sure enough, The Ironfang Riders launch themselves at the castle walls, only to find that their puny swords can do nothing....

August 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1569 words · Amy Edwards

The Last of Us Part 1: How To Beat David

The Last of UsPart 1is a faithful remakethat carries all the potency ofthe original game’s settingand story while enhancing many of the visuals and performances. It’s no wonder David manages to be even more unsettling than he was when thegame was originally released.The boss fight against David in a burning restaurant is terrifying. As fierce and capable as Ellie is, she’s left with only a knife to defend herself against a brutal man that wants her dead or broken....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Sarah Fisher

The Outer Worlds Interview — Developer Talks Role Playing, Exploration, and Quests

I got to play a bit ofThe Outer Worldsat a hands-on event a few weeks back.I’m pretty content with what I sawoverall because there seemed to be a solid understanding of how fresh and familiar this game should be. I also got to speak with Obsidian’s Senior Narrative Designer Carrie Patel. We broached a few topics: how similar this game really is toFallout, making a classic single-player RPG modern, politics, flaws, exploration, and botching quests....

August 2, 2025 · 13 min · 2670 words · Christopher Moore

Where To Find The Ring of Oath In Elden Ring To Complete Ranni Questline

Quick Links The Ring of Oath inElden Ringis actually called the Dark Moon Ring,which is a key item needed to progress Ranni’s quest line. The ring is located within a chest inRaya Lucaria, but you cannot open this chest until you progress Ranni’s quest to a certain point. Elden Ring: How To Get The Raging Wolf Armor Set If you are wondering how to get your hands on the iconic Raging Wolf armor in Elden Ring, then you are in the right place....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Mark King

Why Did Ubisoft Shut Down XDefiant Even After Getting 15 Million Players?

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Ubisoft’sXDefiantmade a strong entry into the scene in May 2024. It hit one million players in just two hours and went on to get 15 million players in total. So why now has it been announced that the game will be discontinued in July 17, 2025? Executive producer Mark Rubin revealed on June 09, 2025, that the game would no longer be updated or supported....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Nicholas Luna