Best PS5 Party Games

Summary Every gamer secretly hopes their living room will be transformed into a place of joyous fellowship and indelible memories, and that hope was granted with the release of thePlayStation 5. The PS5 has a great collection of party games that reinvent social gaming and go beyond the system’s stunning visuals and solo adventures. ThePlayStation 5continues to revolutionize the gaming industry, and with it comes an incredible selection of party games that are sure to inspire friendly rivalries and provide plenty of opportunities for fun....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1335 words · Cheryl Robertson

Best Underground Realms In Gaming

Video games have had many diverse settings in the industry’s long and expansive history. Forests, deserts, small towns, and great shining cities have all been exploited in the name of exploration. When the land has been exhausted, they’ve instead turned to the watery depths. Then, when even the oceans have run dry of content, video game developers have turned their gaze underground. RELATED:Best Water Levels In Gaming Caves, mines, and never-ending chasms have been unearthed within video games since the industry’s inception....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Ronald Villanueva

Blue Lock: Episode 11 Review

The following contains spoilers for Episode 11 of Blue Lock, “The Final Piece,” now streaming onCrunchyrollandNetflix. This week’s episode ofBlue Lock, “The Final Piece,” was the end of the anime’s first arc and a turning point in the story. Team Z made it through the first selection after an exhilarating win in the final match of the First Selection. Moving onto the Second Selection, they also learned some shocking realities about the Blue Lock program, and had just a hint of what is to come next....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · John Lyons

Borderlands 3’s Cold Case Questline Should Be a Model for Future Games

While many were quick to criticize the writing and presentation of the mainBorderlands 3story, most would agree that the post-launch expansions were significantly better in these areas. Each DLC featured memorable characters, from returning figures like Krieg and Timothy to newcomers such as Mancubus andButcher Rose. Burton Briggs was another one of the fresh faces, and while the forgetful detective appears during the main story of Guns, Love, and Tentacles, the majority of his tale unravels in side quests....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Tammy Ruiz

Call of Duty: Vanguard File Size Compared to Black Ops Cold War

Activision Blizzard and Treyarch have keptCall of Duty Black Ops: Cold Warat a large file size throughout each Season of the game, but fans can look forward to a reduced size with the next title in the series. TheCall of Duty: Vanguardfile size will release at about half the size ofCold War. According toCall of Dutyoutlet Charlie Intel,Call of Duty: Vanguardhas a significantly reduced file size compared toCall of Duty Black Ops: Cold War....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Teresa Hansen

Can You Play as Krieg in Borderlands 3?

Borderlands 3is almost a year old, and in the time since launch, it’s provided fans with a host of post-launch content and DLC. That’s come in a few different forms, ranging from new stories to limited-time events, but the newest one brings back a familiar face fromBorderlands 2.Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck,Borderlands 3’sfourth major DLC, sees the return of the titular Krieg the Psycho. As Krieg has returned, some are wondering if they get to play as the Psycho once more following his appearance as aDLC character inBorderlands 2....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Michael Johnson

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for September 4

Even thoughDestiny 2: Beyond Lightis still two months away, new information regarding the anticipated expansion continues to arrive. This week gave players a detailed look at two of the new Stasis powered subclasses for the Warlock and Titan. The Shadebinder subclass gives Warlocks an icy Stasis staff which can not only freeze large groups of enemies, but shatter them in one fell swoop. TheTitan Behemoth gains stasis crystal fists, greater mobility, and highly damaging melee attacks including multiple ways to deal with clusters of enemies....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 972 words · Kathleen Key

Dragon Ball: Things Vegeta Can Do That Goku Can't

While Goku remains perhaps the most recognizable figure inDragon Ball,fans couldn’t deny the sheer appeal of Vegeta, Prince of All Saiyans. First appearing in theDragon Ballsequel,Dragon Ball Z, Vegeta first appeared as a prideful and arrogant Saiyan hell-bent on conquering Earth, retrieving the Dragon Balls, and achieving immortality for himself. However, trials against Frieza and facing future threats alongside Goku has formed somewhat of a rivalry between the two warriors. And now, Vegeta has dedicated himself to beating Goku while at the same time protecting the new planet where he permanently resides....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1421 words · Chris Peterson

Dragon's Dogma 2: The Best Mechanics You Didn't Know About

Summary WhileDragon’s Dogma 2might, at first, seem like a game that’s only about the combat, there’s a lot more to it than it might seem. This game has a lot of hidden mechanics in it, or at the very least mechanics that players don’t figure out on their own (though many are explained in the Tutorials menu). Some of these mechanics were in bothDragon’s Dogma: Dark ArisenandDragon’s Dogma 2, and some of them are entirely brand new....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Shelby Carter

Dying Light 2 Files Hint at Possible DLC Expansion

Dying Light 2: Stay Humanwas one of the most anticipated open-world games of this generation, and despite being praised for notable aspects, many felt it was somewhat lacking in the story department. As a result, the fans want more, and whileTechland has released some cosmetic DLC already, many would like to see an expansion of the world through extra missions. As it happens, the studio is releasing some extra parkour challenges, but alongside that, one player has managed to spot some hidden details in the game files that hint at more to come....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Justin Lambert

Elden Ring Player Smack Talks Hoarah Loux, Instantly Pays For It

While taking on Hoarah Loux, oneElden Ringplayer got a little too eager with the smack talk and was quickly humbled by the difficult boss. Being just one of the many challengingboss fights inElden Ring, Hoarah Loux taught the gamer a valuable lesson in celebrating too early. With FromSoftware games being notoriously difficult,Elden Ringquickly grew a reputation for being one of the most challenging action adventure RPGs one can play. The beloved fantasy title has been praised for its incredible combat mechanics, and the boss fights in particular can be an overwhelming fighting experience at first....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Loretta Robinson

Every LGBTQ Romance in Mass Effect Legendary Edition

BioWare has long been regarded for its romance storylines in its RPG games. One franchise that’s most notable for its storytelling and romance isMass Effect, which has recently been remastered as theMass Effect: Legendary Edition. Whether it’s players’ first or tenth time playing theMass Effecttrilogy, there are plenty of opportunities for different play styles each time. There are also plenty of opportunities for romance for male and female Commander Shepard....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Lisa Brown

Fall Guys Charity Contest Sparks Wholesome Bidding War

Though the game has only been out for two weeks,Fall Guyshas become immensely popular among gamers. The fun mini games and cute skins have really hit it off with players, and the developer Mediatonic has already been putting in crossover skins based on games likeTeam Fortress 2. Other big brands both inside and out of the gaming community are clambering to get their companies represented in the game through a recently announced charity contest, and the results so far have been interesting....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Kevin Powell