Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Is A Groundbreaking Mixed Bag 15 Years Later

On December 10, right as The Game Awards were getting started, gamers were introduced to the newest member ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate’s gargantuan roster. Although talk of Crash Bandicoot andFortnitecharacters circulated on social media earlier that day, no one could’ve ever anticipated that the seventy-eighth fighter would instead beone of the most well-known villains in video games.Descending from the skies and cleavingUltimate’s godlike villain Galeem with a single stroke of his sword, Sephiroth,Final Fantasy VII’s silver-streaked genocidal supersoldier,surprised and delighted players across the medium....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Hannah Smith

Frustrating New 'Silent Aim'Hacks Are Plaguing Call of Duty: Warzone Players

WhileCall of Duty: Warzoneis making significant improvements to weapon balancing, one area that remains an issue is cheating. Unfortunately,Call of Duty: Warzonehacks could only be getting more bothersome soon, as a player has fallen victim to a more devastating version of aimbotting. Aimbot hacks are one of the most common ways that playerscheat inCall of Duty: Warzone, as the software is widespread on the PC platform. Aimbots allow players to instantly lock onto a target with complete accuracy, with their gun tracking directly to the opponent....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Timothy Lopez

Genshin Impact: Sigewinne Team Composition Guide

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Sigewinne joins the roster as one of the last Fontainian characters as the game is heading towards the Natlan expansion, inGenshin Impact. She offers a unique blend of healing, support, and off-field Hydro application. Her ability to heal and buff allies, combined with her potential to apply Hydro effects off-field, makes her a valuable asset for players seeking to diversify their strategies. While she joins the ranks ofother Hydro healers like Barbara and Kokomi, Sigewinne’s abilities offer distinct advantages that can be leveraged by certain characters to enhance team’s DPS performance....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Vanessa Harvey

Grand Theft Auto 6's Undercover Cop Rumor Could Mean a Reprise of GTA 5's Endings

With little more than an official trailer to go off,Grand Theft Auto 6fans have been rabidly speculating about what the game’s story will look like. There’s a good chance thatGTA 6’sBonnie and Clydeinspired narrativewill be at the forefront of the experience, in contrast to the relatively pared-down story ofGTA 5. That said, there was one dramaticGTA 5plot development that may make a return, at least in spirit. One of the most widely circulatedGTA 6story theories revolves around the boyfriend character (who leaks refer to as Jason): it’s been speculated that he is either an undercover or rogue police officer....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Sarah Howard

Hilarious Overwatch 2 Clip Shows Ana Player Punished For Being Too Cocky

AnOverwatch 2Ana player got instant karma after sending their opponent with a rude gesture.Overwatch 2is a fast-paced and competitive first-person shooter in which teams of heroes compete against one another. It is a game based on skill, timing, and strategy, and one single poor play could end up costing the match for a particular team, as one overconfident player just found out. Overwatch 2is a multiplayer player vs playergame that has gained immense popularity among gamers all over the world....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Jordan Jones

Hollow Knight: Silksong and Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree Are Walking Down the Same Road

Summary It’s been a long, rough wait forHollow Knight: Silksong, and the end still isn’t in sight.Hollow Knightfans everywhere have been hopeful that it will surface with a release date for several years now, with its reveal dating back to February 2019. Unfortunately, a combination of the pandemic, Team Cherry’s high quality standards, and other unforeseen delays have put the game into limbo. Even though occasional messages come out from the developers or testers, and there was even a surprise trailer mid-2022,Hollow Knight: Silksongstill feels no closer to launch....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Mary Alvarez

Honkai: Star Rail – Jing Yuan Ascension and Trace Materials

Build Guide (coming soon) Team Composition (coming soon) Best Light Cone (coming soon) Back to All Characters It’s no secret that General Jing Yuan is set to be playable, considering he was released in the beta ofHonkai: Star Rail. Players first meet Jing Yuan in the Xianzhou Luofu, where after Yukong refuses theHonkai: Star RailTrailblazers' offer to help with the Stellaron, Jing Yuan makes a proposal that the trio can’t refuse....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Henry Booth

How Warcraft Arclight Rumble Handles Microtransactions

Blizzard announcedWarcraft Arclight Rumbleearlier this year, its first foray into mobile gaming for theWarcraftfranchise outside ofHearthstone. Marketed as a “tower offense” game,Warcraft Arclight Rumblepromises an action-packed real-time strategy experience featuring at least 60 iconic heroes, spells, and units from the franchise. With fast-paced gameplay similar toClash Royaleand a charming art style,Warcraft Arclight Rumbleseeks to create a new spin on the legacy ofWarcraft 3. However, after the controversial release ofDiablo Immortal, many fans have concerns aboutWarcraft Arclight Rumble....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Mary Ali

Is A1 Pictures Trying To One-Up MAPPA?

A1 Picturesis one of the most recognizable studios in anime, and while their renown has always been quite high, it’s been seen in a different light compared to a studio like Kyoto Animation. A1 produced works likeSword Art OnlineandBlack Butler, and occasionally something different and out there likeShelterorOccultic;Nine, but they also gained a reputation for more “trashy” material. For a time, a common nickname of A1 was the “McDonald’s of Anime,” probably for the success the studio saw with admittedly popular but somewhat divisive and cheap-looking light novel adaptations....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1210 words · Jason Perez

It's Time to Bring Back Pokemon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness

ThePokemonfranchise turned 25 years old in 2021, and numerous games have released during that time. Eight mainline generations each introduced a region, often explored via two versions of the same game followed by either an enhanced third version or sequel. Plenty ofPokemonspin-offs have also made their mark, be they puzzle and pinball games or standalone adventures.Pokemon ColosseumandXD: Gale of Darknessstand out among those spin-offs. Released for GameCube in 2003 and 2005, respectively,Pokemon ColosseumandXD: Gale of Darknesswere the debut projects for Genius Sonority - a smaller start-up headed by Manabu Yamana that was funded in-part by former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi’s “Q Fund....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Darren Hoffman

Kai Cenat Reveals Twitch CEO's Willingness to Lift Ban on IShowSpeed

Summary Renowned streamer Kai Cenat recently revealed a potentially significant revelation aboutTwitchCEO’s stance on lifting the ban imposed on IShowSpeed. This news has raised hopes among IShowSpeed’s fans, who eagerly await his return to the leading streaming platformTwitch. However, it’s important to note that IShowSpeed’s return may spark another heated debate within the streaming community, considering the reasons behind his permanent ban. To provide some context,IShowSpeed faced a permanent ban from Twitch in late 2021following a controversial incident during a show called E-Date....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Scott Cain

LA Noire: All Of Cole Phelps' Outfits Ranked, From Worst To Best

It is very common to rank the outfits of characters in our favorite games.L.A. Noireis no different, with players being able to change the outfit of the main character,Cole Phelps. Some outfits will benefit the player, such as making it easier toquestion suspectsin a certain case. Other outfits offer only a cosmetic change to the character. RELATED:The 10 Best Video Game Cops, Ranked Finding collectibles, completing certain tasks, and leveling up after each case will unlock new outfits....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Ronald Rodriguez

Marvel Snap Dev Explains How a Single Card Solved a Major Criticism

Marvel Snap’s Ben Brode, former game director forHearthstone, recently shared a story about how adding a single card to the game solved one of its biggest criticisms. In many regards,Marvel Snapis not like many of the other collectible card games currently available. It features 12-card decks, both players take their turn at the same time, and its unique Snap mechanic adds risk that goes beyond a single match. PersuadingMarvel Snapplayers to embrace these major changes hasn’t been simple, however....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Paul Taylor