Ghost Ship Games Opening Publishing Vertical, Wants Titles with 'Flexible Game Design'

Ghost Ship Games, the developer behind the explosively popular multiplayer mining simDeep Rock Galactic, announced its intention to break into game publishing in the very near future. The new vertical, Ghost Ship Publishing, was inspired by conversations with countlessindie gamedevelopers seeking advice on how to launch a game followingDeep Rock Galactic’s community-pleasing playbook. Game Rant recently spoke to Ghost Ship’s co-founder and CEO, Søren Lundgaard, about this announcement. While there is a constellation of factors Ghost Ship considers when partnering with developers, the company has a clear target in mind: developers usingSteam’s Early Accessprogram to collaborate with their communities, who are committed to long-term support and consumer-friendly business models....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · David Ray

God of War Ragnarok: How The Events of the Game Differ From Mythology

Please Note: This article contains MAJOR spoilers for God of War Ragnarok. Proceed at your own risk.God of War Ragnarokplunges Kratos and his son, Atreus, into the titular world-ending events, as they aim to take out the Aesir gods and save the nine realms from their treacherous rule. Since both characters play a vital role in these events, the story of Ragnarok from mythology is very different from the ones that fans will experience in-game....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Joshua Wilkins

Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island

Gon is a young child with a lot of strength and even more determination. He uses this determination to acquire a nearly impossible-to-get game. Once he and his friend Killua start playing however they are sucked into another world entirely. One where they must acquire cards and train their strengths to even greater heights. However, this deviation from the main plot of the story takes what was previously a shonenanimeand edges it much closer to the isekai genre....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Victor Garcia

Lawsuit Against Riot Games CEO Alleges Sexual Harassment

In the early days of video games, the industry was seen as a boys club, the image of those who played games and those who made them was that of a bespectacled nerdy guy. This notion that video games are a male-oriented industry has created cultures of sexism, and has led to a number of studios being called out for bad behavior.Riot Games and its male employees have been accused of assault, sexism, and a toxic work culture by female employees, and a new lawsuit alleges that this behavior goes right to the top, with CEO Nicolo Laurent in the crosshairs....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · James Moran

Leaked GTA Remastered Trilogy Release Date Could Be Later Than Expected

With Rockstar seemingly focused on the continued development ofGrand Theft Auto OnlineandGrand Theft Auto 6’s inevitably years away from launch, fans have instead reoriented their attention toward the rumoredGrand Theft Auto Remastered Trilogy. The updated versions ofGrand Theft Auto 3,Grand Theft Auto Vice City, andGrand Theft Auto San Andreashave reinvigorated the community’s excitement. However, a new report could stymie that hype, stating that theGrand Theft Auto Remastered Trilogymay have been delayed into 2022....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Michelle Jones

Lords of the Fallen: How To Free Gerlinde (Blacksmith Location)

Quick Links It’s not uncommon to find Blacksmiths in soulslike games andLords of the Fallenis no different. Gerlinde however, won’t welcome newLords of the Fallenplayers once they reach Skyrest Bridge as she’s imprisoned in Pilgrim’s Perch. Freeing the Blacksmithisn’t that difficult but finding her is kind of tricky. ReleasingGerlindefrom her cage will unlock her as a Blacksmith whoupgrades weapons inLords of the Fallenwhich will strengthen players’ weapons and catalysts. Blacksmith Location In Lords Of The Fallen Gerlinde the Blacksmith is locked away in a cell inside a cave in Pilgrim’s Perch....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Jeffrey Bishop

Major One Piece Game Coming to the Nintendo Switch With New Content

Summary Bandai Namco has recently confirmed thatOne Piece Odysseywill be released for the Nintendo Switch on July 26. The upcoming Switch port will be the complete edition ofOne Piece Odyssey, coming with previously released DLC, as well as new outfits. One Piece Odysseywas originally releasedin January 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Developed by ILCA and published by Bandai Namco, the game is an RPG in which the players control Monkey D....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Eric Stewart

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: How to Contact the Worldmind

There are a lot of decisions to make inMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Some alter gameplay, some change the way characters interact with each other, while others are simply there to make the action-adventure title a little more interactive. Like finding the correct input tocontact The Worldmind. The Worldmind inMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxymust be contacted in Chapter 9 so the team can request help from the Nova supercomputer. There are a lot of options to choose from on the console, but only one correct way to contact The Worldmind....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Kimberly Santana

Massive Hunt: Showdown Update Adds New Quest System

Hunt: Showdownhas received a major update aimed at revamping its daily and weekly challenge system among many other changes.Hunt: Showdownplayers have plenty of new challenges to look forward to as they test out the newly added weapons and enemy types. Released in August 2019,Hunt: Showdownsaw favorable reviews from fans and critics thanks to its unique and thrilling multiplayer gameplay. Taking place in 1895, the game tasks players, or hunters, with tracking and killing their target monster and retrieving a bounty while scavenging the map for gear that will help get the job done....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Willie Schaefer

Moonfall Opening Scene Gets A LEGO Makeover In Fan-Made Video

LEGO animation is an art form that, in spite of being done seemingly over and over again, consumers can’t get enough of. Now, a talented fan has recreated the opening scene ofLionsgate’sMoonfallusing LEGO. Much like anyRoland Emmerich film,Moonfallwill be large in terms of scale, serving as a visual spectacle for audiences to enjoy. Even though Emmerich has been making disaster movies like these since the ’90s, using LEGO animation to further invest his audience in anticipation of theLionsgatefilm is something we certainly have never seen in his previous films' ad campaigns....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Shane Hall

Mortal Kombat 1's Reptile is a Total Glow-Up

Summary As the game’s September release draws ever closer,Mortal Kombat 1continues to look more impressive with each new glimpse shown by developer NetherRealm. As one of the fighting genre’s oldest and most popular franchises,Mortal Kombathas introduced some incredibly memorable charactersover the years. Names such as Johnny Cage and Raiden have penetrated into broader pop culture and contributed to the series' lasting success. The upcoming series reboot aims to paint many of these characters in a completely different light, and a recent trailer has shown off the amphibious shape-shifter Reptile’s brand-new look and move set....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Miss Stephanie Hawkins

Mortal Kombat’s New Gimmick Opens The Door For an Exciting Injustice 3 Feature

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for Mortal Kombat 1.In the lead-up to its release, much of the marketing forMortal Kombat 1focused closely on Kameo fighters. Considering that this is the big new feature of the latestMortal Kombattitle, this was understandable. While someKameo fightershave come under fire for being overpowered when they are paired with certain other characters, most fans seem to be loving the system, as it allows them to utilize extra fatalities and extend combos via their choice of ally....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Kelly Harris

Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha's Kekkei Genkai, Explained

Summary Sasuke Uchiha is an incredibly powerful individual in theNarutoseries. Fans know him to be a monster in terms of strength and skill, and much of that is down to his Incredible usage of the many Kekkei Genkai that he has gained over the years. Of course, it is no surprise for the fans to know that Sasuke possesses a wide variety of Kekkei Genkai. In fact, not only does he possess a wide variety of these powers, but he can also be considered to be the very best user of the Kekkei Genkai abilities among the ninjas in the Naruto World....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1310 words · Christopher Davidson