10 Licensed Video Games That Ripped Off Other Games

Every time a game is a huge hit with gamers, andespecially in the sales charts, it is always certain that there will be several clones to follow soon after. One only has to look at the influence thatGrand Theft Auto IIIhad on the gaming industry after its release. Shortly after its release, there were games likeTrue CrimeandThe Getaway. RELATED:The 10 Most Powerful Video Game Heroes Ever (From Weakest To Strongest)...

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1173 words · Troy Gamble

12 Classic MMORPG Tropes That Aren't Around Anymore

MMORPGsfrom days past, likeEverquestand the original release ofWorld of Warcraft, survive still today not because of their gameplay mechanics, but for their nostalgia value. When the genre was first getting popular, MMORPGs were all the rage for their social systems, but lackluster game mechanics stopped all but the most dedicated players from staying online. RELATED:Biggest Open World MMORPGs (From Smallest To Largest) MMORPGs in modern times still have some issues, but in general, they are a far sight better than their ’90s and 2000’s predecessors....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1140 words · Derrick Jackson

Battlefield 6 Confirmed To Be Cross-Gen Game

Today has been a big day forBattlefieldfans, and more information has just been revealed. The huge announcement surrounding the large-scale first-person shooter is the confirmation thatBattlefield 6will be officially revealed in June. But on top of that, DICE and EA have also made known that the newBattlefieldtitle will be releasing on both current (PS4/Xbox One) and next-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S). There have beenplenty ofBattlefieldrumorsover the past month or so....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Gwendolyn Davis

Best Held Items In Pokemon

Summary Determining which Held Item to use inPokemongames is a major factor in winning competitive battles and doing well in PvE, much more of a factor than most give it credit for. There are a lot of options, with the amount growing every game, so it can be a bit overwhelming. In general, though, there are some Held Items that are found to be used more by the player base than others....

August 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1803 words · Todd Mitchell

Bizarre Sci-Fi Horror Game Returnal Coming to PS5

A new sci-fi horror game is coming to PS5 by Housemarque Games.Returnalwill put players in the shoes of an astronaut forced to relive alien attacks and death, all while her sanity slowly slips away after a crash landing, thus causing her to relive horrific images and encounters on an alien planet. The words “The crash, the attack, my death” are repeated over and over as those events are shown again and again, with cinematics very much likeDead SpaceorAlien: Isolation....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Alexander Vincent

Eternals: The Atom Bomb Controversy Explained

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most powerful empires in cinema history, but they are far from above reproach. Above the typical criticism, a standout moment in this year’sEternalshas attracted a truly staggering amount of derision, most of it for pretty good reason. Eternalshas been poorly receivedfor a vast array of reasons, perhaps reviewing worse than any other Marvel film. The film began its negative press coverage tsunami as early as its first trailer, only picking up more and more mocking and distaste as the film was fully revealed....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 866 words · Shelia Smith

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Star Wars: Squadrons

It has been two decades since the release of classic space combat games such asStar Wars: X-WingandStar Wars TIE Fighter.Now, EA is set to return to the genre withStar Wars: Squadrons, which will put players back into the cockpit, offering a combat-focused Star Wars space simulator. Of course, those who are excited to take control of these space ships once again and zoom into the hyperspace would be happy to know thatStar Wars: Squadronsis set to release in just under a month from today....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Andrew May

Hearthstone's New Mercenaries Mode Explained

Blizzard’s long-running collectible card game,Hearthstone, is set to receive an entirely new game mode next month. In the seven years since the game has been released, there have been many new additions to the normal deck-building and battling formula. These include the Standard, Wild, andClassicdivisions, weekly Tavern Brawls, Arena, Solo Adventures, Duels, and the fan-favorite Battlegrounds. Up until now, Battlegrounds was the sole game mode that was vastly different from traditional Hearthstone gameplay as it was Blizzard’s take on the ever-popular auto chess....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Mario Parker

How Fortnite's Extensive Licensing Deals Are a Boon to Players

Ever sinceFortnite’s first crossover withAvengers: Infinity War, Epic has made many licensing deals, some of which fit perfectly into the game while others just seemed odd. Fans have gotten characters from the Marvel and DC comics, movies such asJohn Wick,Alien,Predator, and various pieces ofStar Warscontent. There have been oddities such as its collaboration with Air Jordon and huge successes such asFortnite’s live Marshmello concert and the Travis Scott live event. There are even rumors of an upcomingFamily Guycollaboration, adding Peter Griffin into theFortniteuniverse....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Steven Petersen

Mario Party Superstars: Unlockables Guide

There are several different types of unlockables inMario Party Superstars, including stickers, card designs, and music. While players will earn many of these unlockables through standard gameplay, some fans may prefer to take a more systematic approach and be certain that they obtain absolutely everything. This guide is here to assist with that endeavor, and it will provide details on all ofMario Party Superstars’ unlockables. Before getting into those unlockables, though, it is worth noting that all of the boards andcharacters inMario Party Superstarsare available upon starting the game....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Derek Shelton

Minecraft Player Builds Metroid Fusion In-Game

Minecrafthas sparked the innate creativity of many players over the years, leading to a plethora of mansions, cathedrals, and replica locations from books and games. Now aMinecraftplayer has added to the list of impressive creations by building a playable slice ofMetroid Fusion. A video posted on Reddit byMinecraftplayer Nyubug initially shows Samus Aran jumping through what looks to be a few levels of the 2002Game Boy AdvancegameMetroid Fusion. Then the camera pans out and it becomes clear that everything in the video was actually built inside ofMinecraft....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Danielle Watson

Minecraft: How to Make a Secret Hidden Door

Quick Links Fans have seen some pretty remarkable builds from theMinecraftcommunity, with giant Oreo cookies and fully functioning calculators recently taking the internet by storm. However, unlessSesame Street’svery own Cookie Monster is added in a future update, enormous sweet cakes will not do much to wade off attacking mobs or rivals. Fortunately, this is where secret doors come in, as gamers can build them to serve as a hidden entrance to a base when playing on aMinecraftPvP server where survival is crucial....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Patrick Rodriguez

Mortal Kombat 11 Fans Can Finally Get This Extremely Rare Skin

With eachMortal Kombat 11character having access to a bevy of skins and gear pieces, there is certainly plenty of room for players to customize the looks of every fighter on the game’s extensive roster. That said, one particularly popularMortal Kombat 11skinhas thus far been unavailable to a substantial portion of the playerbase, but NetherRealm Studios has now confirmed that this will not be the case for much longer. As announced through the officialMortal Kombat 11Twitter account, the Kold War Skarlet skin will finally be available in the Time Krystal Store beginning Friday, February 14....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Michael Martin