10 Most Graphically Impressive Games Of The 2000s

I remember the first time I booted up myNintendo GameCube. The visuals blew me away, particularly with Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader. It felt like it was ripped straight from the movie! Of course, looking back now, that seems silly; today’s graphics are far and away better than anything the 2000s were producing, but that doesn’t mean the aughts didn’t have plenty of impressive-looking games to play. After all, the 2000s gave usCrysis, the game that is rumored to still be testing the limits of PCs today (kidding, of course; you just had to be there, I guess)....

August 21, 2025 · 9 min · 1712 words · Dawn Woodward

10 Video Game Soundtracks You Can Listen In Concert

Music has always been a core part of experiencing video games. Without them, those moments playing through the classics wouldn’t be as memorable and filled with nostalgia as we remember them.Talented composers have poured their souls into creating these amazing themesthat elevate a game’s impact on gamers' lives. Live video game music should never be written off, because it can be equally if not more beautiful than the other types of live music we hear today, as more live performances celebrate decades of game music that have stuck with us since childhood....

August 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1588 words · Sean Johns

Arrowhead CEO Says Helldivers 2 Steam Situation "Isn't Looking Positive"

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt has provided an update on the ongoingHelldivers 2publishing controversy. Currently, Helldivers 2 has been delisted from Steam in almost 200 territories. This is in the wake of Sony’s attempt to force players to link their PlayStation Network (PSN) and Steam accounts. PSN isn’t available in many countries and territories, which barred many players from accessing the game. This decision was later reversed by Sony after player backlash, but Helldivers 2 remains delisted in affected territories....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Melissa Lowery

Banjo-Kazooie Composer Still Isn't Sure If a New Entry Will Ever Arrive

Following E3 2019, there was perhaps more renewed excitement and interest inBanjo-Kazooiethan any other franchise from the past thanks to theduo’s upcoming inclusion inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Despite this newfound fervor from fans though, one key member who worked on past Banjo titles still isn’t sure if it’ll be enough to see the characters return in their own game down the road. Speaking to VGC,Banjo-Kazooiecomposer Grant Kirkhope expressed that while he’s pleased to see the response fans had to Banjo’s inclusion inSmash, he still has doubts about a new game coming in the future....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Richard Hall

Blue Protocol Lets You Change Costumes And Cosplay Shop NPCs

On October 15, Bandai Namco shared a new update for its upcoming anime style,PConline action RPG,Blue Protocol, focusing on costumes. New screenshots were shared on Twitter, and show player characters dressed as shop clerks of Astellize, the starter city. This is basically cosplaying as existing ingame NPCs. This is one of the many features the development team previously teased.The tweet mentions more NPC costumes will be available inBlue Protocol. The latestBlue Protocolstream happened on October 12, it most notably showed a new desert settlement called Salamzart Oasis, and some new gameplay....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Jennifer Turner

Cadence of Hyrule Was Born From a "Two-Way Street" of Interest

One of the biggest surprises of yesterday’s Nindies Presentation wasCadence of Hyrule - Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda.While I never played the original, the rhythm based dungeon crawler has always been one my radar. It is also especially surprising in this game’s case that Nintendo was willing let indie developer Brace Yourself Games work on a title connected to one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises. In a recent interview withIGN,Brace Yourself’s Ryan Clark and Nintendo’s Kirk Scott revealed how this partnership overCadence of Hyrulecame to be....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Jessica Baird

Destiny 2: Hardest Enemy Types, Ranked

Over the years,Destiny 2has added a few new enemies into the game, with the most recent addition being Tormentors, however, there are still only 6 unique enemy races: Vex, Cabal, Taken, Scorn, Fallen, and the Hive. Each enemy race has unique units that influence the battlefield in different ways. In this article, we will rank the strongest enemies in the game, give you the strongest enemy unit in that race, and some tips on how to defeat them in-game....

August 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1259 words · Melissa Hooper

Don't Starve Together Launches Year Of The Bunnyman Seasonal Event

Don’t Starve Togetherhas released the first major update of 2023: Year of the Bunnyman. The seasonal event adds new activities and items to the multiplayer survival game. Canadian developer Klei announced the arrival of the Year of the Bunnyman on social media andSteam. The event is inspired by Lunar New Year, a holiday marking the beginning of the lunar calendar, and serves as an in-game celebration of the Year of the Rabbit....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Beverly Martinez

Dragon Ball DAIMA May Pinch Another Trick from GT That Could Ultimately Make Fans Hate the Latter Even More

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed With only a few episodes under its belt,Dragon Ball DAIMAhas managed to become one of the best anime series of 2024. The unique narrative with some nostalgic aspects makes it a perfect combination that fans have been appreciating. The series is in fact deemed by many to be better than the most controversial storylines of the franchise,Dragon Ball GT....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Robert Morris

Dragon's Dogma: 10 Hardest Bosses, Ranked

Dragon’s Dogmahandlesgiant bossesbetter than any other RPG on the market. Where some games have you cleave at a monster’s ankles until it falls, Dragon’s Dogma lets you climb all over them to reach actual weak points. Its system can be a bit finicky at times, but it lets you have some truly fun fights you won’t find anywhere else. Related:Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen: How To Get What You Want From Purifying Cursed Items...

August 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1399 words · Sarah Perez

Elden Ring: How To get The Black Knife Armor Set

Quick Links Elden Ringhas not only difficult and rewarding gameplay but also incredibly deep lore with stories and events many players may not even know about. TheNight Of The Black Kniveswas one of the most important days ever for theLands Betweenand kicked off the events of the game as we know it. Elden Ring: Where To Find The Blessed Dew Talisman Talismans can give players a massive edge over enemies in Elden Ring....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Susan Ramirez

Every GTA Game (& DLC) Ranked By Story

The Grand Theft Auto series has certainly given us plenty of interesting and engaging storylines over the years. While the games are primarily known for their open-world exploration and freedom of choice, their narratives are whatcement them as all-time classicsand leave an enduring legacy in the hearts and minds of their players. Whether its CJ’s troubled return to Grove Street or Niko Bellic’s struggle as an immigrant in Liberty City, each game has brought us a unique story with its own cast of memorable characters and events....

August 21, 2025 · 10 min · 1978 words · Christina Salazar

FIFA 19 Unseats Spider-Man in Top Spot on UK Sales Chart

We have a new game taking the top spot of the UK sales chart for the 39th week of 2018 and it’s associated with that of the world’s most popular sport. FIFA 19released last week and debuted in the top spot on last week’s UK sales chart. This endsMarvel’s Spider-Man’sstreak of holding the number one position since it released in early September. Despite this drop off thoughMarvel’s Spider-Manstill finished in second place and has now sold enough copies to become the second best-selling game of the year surpassing that ofFar Cry 5....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Juan Jenkins