Hardest Nintendo Switch RPGs, Ranked

Over the years, the Nintendo Switch has stacked upquite the catalog of RPG titles, many of which have gone on to become some of the best games in the genre over the last decade. In classic RPG fashion, many of these games provide quite the challenge, and can be downright brutal if players don’t take the time to build up their characters and gain enough EXP to take on the many menacing foes that await them....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1416 words · Frank Keller

Hardest PS2 Games Published By EA

Summary After the success of the PlayStation, it was clear that Sony had a lot of momentum going into the next generation. They capitalized on this with therelease of the PlayStation 2, which is considered by many to be one of the greatest video game consoles ever made. The leap in hardware was extraordinary, and the amazing graphics this console could render were a true sight to behold. A lot of excellent games made their way on this platform, with Sony tightening their leash on third-party developers so that the titles that were released on this console had an acceptable level of quality....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Susan Patterson

Horizon Forbidden West: The Raintrace Hunting Grounds Guide

The Raintrace Hunting Grounds are the last and most westerlyhunting groundsthat players will visit inHorizon Forbidden West. The three trials there are also the most challenging that the game has to offer, though the completion rewards on offer definitely make up for this. Players can get their hands on some rare and valuable items, not to mention a few thousand Metal Shards. Of course, as with other hunting grounds in the game, doing so will require getting Full Stripes for each and every trial....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Thomas Thomas

Horror Games That Make The Best Use Of Darkness

Thehorrorgenre is written off by many people as nothing more thanan excuse for jumpscaresand poor stories hidden behind scary effects and monsters. While there are certain films and games that definitely employ such cheap tactics in this genre, the truth is thathorrorcan actually prove to be quite effective when done right. This is especially true in the realm of video gaming, where people are immersed to a level that is simply not possible in any other medium....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Bruce Bailey

Interview: Homeworld 3 Devs Talk Campaign Balance, Ship Roster, and the Series' Legacy

Summary It’s been more than 20 years since the last mainline entry in the genre-defining space RTS series, and the wait forHomeworld 3is finally at an end. Although the game is expectedly full of refinements to its controls, massively upgraded visuals, and a freshened-up roster of ships, it’s clear that Blackbird Interactive sought to deliver an authentic sequel that doesn’t stray too far from the experience fans fell in love with many years ago....

June 26, 2025 · 16 min · 3339 words · Jonathan Wang

Is Amsterdam As Bad As Critics Are Saying?

With estimated box office losses of around $100 million and a Rotten Tomatoes score in the mid-30s,Amsterdamis on track to be the biggest cinematic disaster of the year. Did the film deserve this embarrassing public flogging, or is it a hidden gem in desperate need of some good word of mouth? It’s hard to imagine a film with this many big names flying so completely under the radar. Most people don’t even seem to know that a periodpiece starring Christian Bale, John David Washington,Margot Robbie, and many more is available at their local multiplex....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Jose Huang

New Gotham Knights Trailer Explains Everything Fans Need to Know Ahead of Launch

Gotham Knightslaunches later this week, and Warner Bros. Interactive has uploaded a new trailer detailing everything fans need to know about the game ahead of release. The newGotham Knightstrailer dives into key elements such as the game’s story, villains, heroes, open world, and gameplay mechanics. The upcomingGotham Knightsis a co-op and single-player action-adventure game separate from the popularArkhamfranchise. Although it is a Batman game, the focus is squarely on the Batfamily, featuring Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, and Red Hood as playable characters in the wake of Batman’s death....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Bryan Martinez

New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for June 07, 2025

Strandsis a daily word puzzle game from the New York Times Games. In order to win thisdifficult puzzle game, you will need to be able to find all seven words as well as the category. To get to the solution, you will need to check out the hint and be able to look outside the box in order to get all the words and discover the single solution to today’sStrandspuzzle....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Stephanie Howard

One Piece Characters Who Failed To Awaken Their Devil Fruits

Summary One Piecehas a plethora of powerful characters who are renowned throughout the world for their strength. Most of them possess strong Devil Fruits, which significantly increase their overall power. These characters train with Devil Fruits for years to realize their true potential. RELATED:One Piece: Worst Celestial Dragons, Ranked An awakened Devil Fruit can increase the potency of attacks. Most characters try their best to awaken their Devil Fruits, but it is not an easy thing to do....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Michael Reid

Pokemon GO Player Builds Real Life Version of Ilex Shrine and Catches Celebi

Celebi has been known as one of the most mysterious legendary Pokemon to exist. Although this Psychic/Grass-type pocket monster was introduced with the second generation ofPokemon, which came about with the release ofPokemon GoldandPokemon Silver, western players were never able to capture it. They could still visit the Ilex Forest shrine in the Johto region, butCelebi could not be encounteredunless an exploit tool was used, like a GameShark. To this day, the Ilex Forest remains a tranquil yet mysteriousarea in the original release ofPokemon GoldandSilverthat fans continue to be drawn to....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Brian Martinez

Pokémon Fan Creates Incredible 3D Render of Professor Oak's Lab

A creativePokemonfan has been re-igniting nostalgia and getting over a thousand likes on Reddit for their “low-poly render” of Professor Oak’s lab. The iconic laboratory is familiar to the players ofPokemon Red and Blueas the room where players/trainers pick up their firstPokemon, beginning the internationally acclaimed series. BothRedandBluewere released nearly 26 years ago, and during that quarter of a century the series has progressed a long way with multiple games, spinoffs, toys, collectibles, anime, and loads more being released....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Kevin Shea

PS5 Video Shows Fast Loading Times with New SSD

With the PlayStation 5 release date inching closer by the day, many are getting more excited than ever to see what Sony has cooked up for the next generation. With games likeSpider-Man: Miles Morales, Godfall,andSackboy: A Big Adventureset to land on the console at launch, it seems the PS5 will have a lot of opportunities to show off its biggest advancements, both in terms of gameplay and visual quality. One of the biggest parts of this jump will be the console’s SSD, which will provide unparalleled loading times to help better the console experience....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Cory Nichols

Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Finds Secret Alternate Cutscene

Red Dead Redemption 2is one of the most expansive open-world games ever created. With a variety of areas to explore, random encounters with enemies, and a cacophony of procedurally-generated side content,Red Dead Redemption 2has a lot to offer players by way of gameplay. So much so that even after being out for two years, players are still finding hidden secrets within the game. The world ofRed Dead 2is approximately four times the size of the map featured inRed Dead 1,and ishome to some dark secrets....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Rebecca Hale