Rewinder Developer Announces Non-Linear Detective Game Death Trick: Double Blind

Misty Mountain Studio, creator of The Rewinder, has announced a new project entitled “Death Trick: Double Blind.” Death Trick is a non-linear detective story set in mid-twentieth century America, the golden age of circus. The story will be told from the point of view of two characters, each with different pieces of information available to them. The game’s marketing stresses the lack of hand-holding, allowing the player a significant degree of freedom....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Dakota Peck

Sony's ‘We Believe In Generations’ Pledge Remains Unfulfilled

Back in 2020, before thePS5hit the scene,Sony’s Jim Ryan tossed out that famous “We believe in generations” line, which really stuck with me, especially since it was the complete opposite toMicrosoft’s policy of supporting Xbox One for as long as it takes. After all, isn’t it great to channel all the energy into creating fresh games without being held back by old hardware, pushing the limits of what’s possible? Fast-forward three years, and honestly, there still aren’t a ton of reasons to own a PS5, unless you’re keen on playing some PS4 games....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1114 words · Laura Clark

Star Ocean The Second R: How To Check & Raise Friendship Rating

Star Ocean The Second Story Rhas a major focus on building a party and growing closer to the members recruited. The relationship levels with each party member will influence which ending players get, with there being dozens of endings available. Related:Best PS1 RPGs, Ranked After a character is recruited to your party, players will need to get closer to that character through Private Actions. Players are able to check the relationship status of each character to the protagonist, along with any other character’s relationship status with other party members....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Erin Molina

Stardew Valley: Mermaid Boat Puzzle Solution

Seasonal festivals make each ofStardew Valley’s seasons special. Each festival’s events offer you a chance to win special prizes—like a new hat! Each Winter, the Night Market offers prizes for participating in its games and events. Attending a performance on theMermaid Boatcan win you a lovelyPearl. Stardew Valley: Best Crops For Each Season Knowing which crops to plant each season is valuable info in Stardew Valley. This guide can help you decide what is best....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · John Mcdonald

Super Mario Maker 2 Update Lets You Play as The Legend of Zelda's Link

Have you ever played the originalSuper Mario Bros.on NES thinking, “you know what would make this better? If I could play as Link fromThe Legend of Zelda!” If you haven’t, I’m with you. But if you have, you’re in luck. The nextSuper Mario Maker 2updatewill add Link’s Master Sword, which transforms you into everyone’s favorite Hylian. Featured in a new video for theSuper Mario Maker 2update “ver. 2,” the Master Sword fromThe Legend of Zeldais an item you can add to your custom build levels....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Walter Hart

The Dark Pictures Anthology's Next Installment, House of Ashes, is Coming in 2021

Over the past several years, developer Supermassive Games (known for the hitPS4exclusiveUntil Dawn) founds its niche in producing tense, suspenseful horror titles that lean heavily into player choice and narrative. The studio expanded its knack for telling horror stories withThe Dark Pictures Anthologyseries, and coming off the release of its most recent installment, the studio seems lined up to tell the next chapter in the story sometime next year. With the release ofThe Dark Pictures Anthology’s most recent installment,Little Hope, players have discovered that the game features a post-credits easter egg; namely,a teaser trailer for the series' next installment....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Robert Boyd

The Helldivers 2 Ripoffs are Getting So Blatant They Aren’t Even Changing the Name Now, as B-Movie Slop is Continuously Churned Out

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed When a successful live-service title likeHelldivers 2makes a mark in the industry, it’s almost obvious for other creators to follow in those footsteps. Unfortunately, these inspirational expeditions don’t always follow the trail of hype. Rather, they end up as a goofy parody, let alone a spin-off. In this light, an audiobook on Audible is gaining popularity and some of its fame may have to do with a title you may have heard of in the gaming scene....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Heather Delacruz

The Zelda Game Ubisoft Rejected Would Be the Perfect Nostalgia Bait for Nintendo Switch 2

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed With the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly set for January 16th, anticipation is at an all-time high. Gamers everywhere are eager to get their hands on the next iteration of a revolutionary hybrid console. With leaks only suggesting better hardware, fans are looking for exciting new titles. While fans are expecting the device to come with several ports and third-party support, the lack of fresh, major exclusives could leave some potential buyers disappointed....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Kyle Fields

Top Bungie Executive Reportedly Sacked For Abusing Female Coworkers

According toBloomberg, Christopher Barrett was just laid off fromBungieafter being with the company for 25 years. Allegedly, several female employees accused Barrett of sexual harassment and inappropriate comments. The industry veteran had humble beginnings, starting as the company’s artist. Barrett had his breakthrough with projects such as Destiny, Myth, andHalo, where he took the mantle of executive director. Ex-COD Dev Working With Sony & Bungie On New IP The master of CoD zombies is back, but on a different team....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Jose Tucker

Velocity 2X Switch Review -- The Definitive Place to Play the Shooter

WhenVelocity 2Xwas initially released back in 2014 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, it quickly became one of my favorite games on both platforms. Its blend of shoot ‘em up, twin-stick, and side-scrolling gameplay made for some of the most fun I’ve ever had in a video game up to that point. In fact, it was one of the first games that I ever tried to get perfect scores in. I remember sitting on a plane to my grandparent’s house trying to master each level and not stopping until I did....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Sean Nguyen

Xbox Game Pass Adds 7 Classic Games Worth Trying For Nostalgia

These games are now available for both Xbox and PC gamers, and this brings the total Retro Classics games to 72. Xbox ROG Ally Prices Accidentally Posted By ASUS Prepare to spend a lot. The Retro Classics app is available on Xbox Game Pass Core, Standard, Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers. Xbox Game Pass Adds Seven New Classics Fans of old-school adventure games will be in for a treat with the added retro games, as a bunch of ‘em were added....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Adam Taylor

“13,000 people showed up… All Italian”: James Gandolfini’s The Sopranos Became So Wildly Successful the Cops Had to Intervene

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Starring James Gandolfini,The Sopranoshas been one of the most iconic TV series. Following the life of an Italian-American mafia boss balancing his criminal empire and family struggles, the show captivated millions and became a cultural phenomenon. In a memorable instance, the show’s popularity became so overwhelming that an open casting call drew a massive 13,000 people, forcing the police to intervene due to the sheer size of the crowd....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Timothy Wagner

“Dawg where is the DLC”: Insomniac Really Screwed up With Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC Release, What Loyal PS5 Fans Want is the Promised Post Game Content

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed In a surprising turn of events, Sony and Insomniac Games have announced thatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed franchise, will be swinging its way to PC on June 10, 2025. While this news might be music to the ears of PC gamers, it has left many loyal PlayStation 5 fans feeling betrayed and frustrated....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Thomas Ortiz