Treyarch's Next Call of Duty Has to Avoid Getting as Weird as This Black Ops Game

With Infinity Ward taking center stage in theCall of Dutyfranchise for the past few years, it is no wonder that other development studios are coming back into the fold. Sledgehammer Games are reportedly taking the helm of the IP’s 2023 release, with Treyarch also being reported to take control of 2024’s franchise installment. While it is of course exciting to seeCall of Dutyreturning to more diverse development, there are many mistakes and pitfalls from past releases that Treyarch should learn from....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Aaron Thomas

Twitter Suspends Board Game Designer Eric Lang

After voicing support for the Black Lives Matter movement, renowned board game designer, Eric Lang, has had his Twitter account suspended due to unknown reasons. Lang claims he had been the victim of a targeted harassment campaign, and that his suspension likely stems from using a chain-blocking program to halt the personal attacks. Lang has had a storied career in tabletop game design, working with developers such as Fantasy Flight and WizKids, where he has adapted high profile properties such asStar WarsandGame of Thronesinto board and card games....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Kristopher Gordon

Why Overwatch Players Are Reasonably Concerned About the OW2 5v5 Meta Shift

Overwatch 2is changing up gameplay in several ways, ranging from huge hero reworks to the removal of entire modes. Alongside improved visuals, sound, and fresh content like heroes and maps, the sequel will be makinga change to 5v5 gameplay. According to Blizzard, a bold change like this was always planned, as 7v7 was tested as well. However, it decided to go with 5v5, and theOverwatchfan base has been divided on the change....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1116 words · Maria Kelley

World of Warcraft Reveals Patch 10.2.6 Release Date

Summary With March midway through,World of Warcraftpulled back the curtain on Patch 10.2.6 and revealed that the anticipated “Pirate Patch” would arrive on Tuesday, March 19. Though little remains known about the nextWorld of Warcraftupdate, Blizzard stated that 10.2.6 would feature a limited-time event for players to try out. First teased in the 2024 roadmap forWorld of Warcraft, Patch 10.2.6 was not given a title, and was slotted between the Seeds of Renewal update andDragonflightSeason 4....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · John Patterson

10 Gaming Franchise You Can Complete (In Less Time Than Assassin's Creed Valhalla)

TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has been running smoothly since its inception in 2007. After a tonal shift in 2017 withAssassin’s Creed: Origins, the titles have been massive open-world adventures longer than most gamers can even finish. The latest release,Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla,pushes the envelope even further in terms of scope. Related:10 Things You Didn’t Know About Desmond Miles According to howlongtobeat.com, simply going through the main story takes over fifty hours, and that’s before getting into the side content....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 926 words · Robert Waters

5 Legendary DC Villains Who Have Never Been In The Movies

The DC Comics Universe is home to some of the most infamous and iconic supervillains in pop culture history, who have menaced the likes of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman time and time again. However, not all of DC’s greatest antagonists have left an equal impact on pop culture. The likes of Lex Luthor, the Joker, General Zod, and the Riddler have been immortalized in the public consciousness due to their multiple cinematic appearances — and more recently, lesser-known bad guys like Black Manta and Starro the Conqueror have made their big screen debuts as well....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Jason Deleon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Now Has HUD-Free Camera

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' latest update has brought back the ability to turn off the HUD of the camera app while playing the game after the feature’s removal earlier this month. In early July, Nintendo’s diving updateeliminated a glitch fromAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsthat allowed players to turn off the HUD by simultaneously pressing A and + while over the camera app. The glitch was useful in its ability to help some ofNew Horizons' prospective photographers take pristine and creative pictures, so its brief disappearance angered a group ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Gary Owens

Baldur's Gate 3: Every Musical Instrument & Where to Get Them

Quick Links InBaldur’s Gate 3, several different musical instruments can be acquired from various locations and methods during your playthrough. By obtaining these instruments, your party members will be able to play them, even creating songs together through a combination of instruments. For this reason, knowing where to source each instrument can come in handy, as there are even special variants that have magical properties, increased rarity, hold a sentimental value to various NPCs you can encounter, or provide extra benefits, such as calling forth certain allies to help you navigate unfamiliar terrain....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Isaac Walker

Best Games Published By Wizards Of The Coast

Summary Any board game, card game, or TTRPG fans will be familiar withWizards of the Coast. A hugely influential company, Wizards have been a part of the design and publishing of countless classics that have redefined the genre of tabletop gaming. While their massive catalog of published games speaks for itself, many games have since changed ownership or haven’t had a re-release despite the huge footprints in the gaming landscape they have left....

June 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1354 words · Jennifer Hamilton

Best Isekai Anime Like No Longer Allowed In Another World

No Longer Allowed In Another Worldmade its debut inthe summer of 2024, and it tells the story of a depressed and suicidal author and his lover. As these two prepare to take their lives in a double suicide, a truck comes to whisk him away to a fantasy world, separating him from his happy ending and his lover. Unhappy with the way things turned out, Sensei has no interest in being an adventurer and is hellbent on finding his lover and going through with their suicidal plans....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Jacqueline Anderson

Bleach: The Fullbringer, Explained

In the world ofBleach, there are three main powers that often oppose one another. The Shinigami who reside in Soul Society, the Quincy who often live either on earth orin their Wandenreich, and lastly, the Hollow who either appeared on Earth or roamed their own dimension, the Hueco Mundo. What most people may not realize, however, is the fact that there are other special beings who hide themselves in plain sight while carefully building enough power to achieve their ambition....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Victoria Choi

Borderlands 3 Bounty of Blood DLC Has a COVID-19 Easter Egg

It’s hard to believe thatBorderlands 3has already been out for several months, though, what’s even more surprising is the fact that multiple DLC campaigns for the game have already released. The DLC campaigns have always been aBorderlandsstaple, but the rate at which these campaigns have released is rather impressive, especially considering the outbreak of COVID-19, which the developers make mention of in this new campaign. If there’s one thing thatBorderlandsis most known for, it’s comedy....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Christopher Hall

Chucky Renewed For A Second Season: What Made Its First Season Successful

So many movies and shows have tried to have successful reboots over the years. The 12th film in the 4-decade long franchise,Halloween Kills, was just released. TheScreamTV series had little success, which, although having three seasons, has just a 61% on Rotten Tomatoes. Production companies keep trying to bring back the original magic, which is almost impossible to replicate. All this being said, when the SYFY showChuckywas announced, fans were a bit nervous for the right reasons....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Sierra Smith