Embracer Group Shutting Down Mobile Titles is Another Blow to Video Game Preservation

Deus Ex GO, along with a handful of other mobile titles, will be removed from the App Store and the Google Play Store in the coming days, afterEmbracer Group shut down Studio Onomaat the start of this month. Though the popularHitman GOandLara Croft GOwere excluded from the announcement, implying their possible continuation, it’s a significant blow to fans of the doomed games and the developers who built them. Deus ExGOdeveloper, Studio Onoma, formerly Square Enix Montreal, was renamed after Embracer Group purchased it earlier this year, along with a host of other studios....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Mr. Joe Lawson

Everything You Need to Know About the Hollow Knight-Inspired Crowsworn

Mongoose Rodeo has been trying to get its gameCrowswornfunded through Kickstarter. Since theHollow Knight-inspired game reached its goal only a few hours after the funding started, Mongoose Rodeo has been updating the Kickstarter page to include more goals with additional content. Because of the success ofCrownswornon Kickstarter, it seems like the release of this metroidvania has a lot of potential. Even though the game is far from being finished, its trailer sparked conversation as fans could not help but notice thatCrowswornresembles Team Cherry’sHollow Knight....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Andrew Jones

FaZe Rug Responds to PewDiePie Criticism Over Anti-Bullying Video

FaZe Rug has made himself into one of themore popular YouTube content creatorsaround. At last count, he’d amassed more than 18 million followers. Despite his popularity, he’s someone who considers himself quite shy. In the recent video he did, he wanted to share what he felt was a very important message. That message is that even people that are shy, have an avenue to have success on platforms like Twitch and YouTube....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Mackenzie Davis

Former Blizzard President Says Players Should Be Able to ‘Tip’ Developers

Summary FormerBlizzardpresident Mike Ybarra recently shared his thoughts that players should be able to “tip” developers after completing a game, showing a little extra love to the creators. The price point of video games has been a hot-button issue for many gamers, especially since the start of the newest generation of consoles. Throughout recent years, many of the most popular releases have seen a raise in their standard pricing, withnew games often now costing $70 USDinstead of the previously standard $60 USD price tag....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Gabrielle Terrell

Fortnite Brings Back ‘Reboot A Friend’ Program for a Limited Time

As it continues to be one of the most popular online multiplayer games out there,Fortnitehas introduced fans with a lot of ways to play with each other, including Squads, Team Rumble, Party Royale, and much more. Late last year, the game introduced a beta for the Reboot a Friend program, which allowed players to gain rewards by playing with friends who hadn’t playedFortnitein a some time. By playing a certain number of matches witha player who hadn’t playedFortnitefor 30 days or more, fans could progressively unlock items likea new Lobby Track,Emoticon, Pickaxe, and Weapon Wrap....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Michael Carter

Game of Thrones: Ten Thousand Ships, Explained

Game of Thronesbrought the world to the glorious fantasy continent of Westeros. The unique and varied land mass was not humanity’s native home. Humans came to Westeros for several reasons. The First Men crossed the land bridge for unknown reasons. The Andals came to spread their faith. The Rhoynar sailed to the new continent to avoid persecution, piloting 10,000 ships to new land in a desperate bid to survive. AfterGame of Thrones' final season, HBO tried countless follow-ups....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Elizabeth Wilson

Genshin Impact Chart Shows Xianyun and Nahida First-week Banner Revenue

Summary AGenshin Impactchart shows the first-week revenue of the current limited banner that features the new five-star character Xianyun and the Dendro Archon Nahida. Both of these characters are part of the first banner phase of the ongoing version 4.4, which also features a new four-star unit named Gaming. Every update inGenshin Impactis divided into two phases, each offering a set of limited characters for approximately three weeks. As the pool of playable characters keeps expanding with each new version of the game, it has become customary for updates now to feature two or three re-runs that feature previously released five-stars....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Lucas Brown

Genshin Impact Trailer Reveals Gameplay for Collei

WithGenshin Impact’s Version 3.0 set to bring the region of Sumeru to the game this week, HoYoVerse has already revealed plenty of new content coming with the update. 3.0 will not only bring a plethora of new locations, but also the addition of the game’s final element, the nature-based Dendro.The Dendro bow user Tighnariwill be the region’s first five-star character, as well as one of the game’s first two Dendro element characters....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Jacqueline Cox

Genshin Impact: Xingqiu Constellation Guide

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Xingqiu is undoubtedly one of the best units inGenshin Impact. He provides amazing off-field damage while supporting his teammate with defensive properties. Xingqiu allows players to go “Unga Bunga” on enemies as long as his Elemental Burst is active since his Rain Swords greatly block incoming damage and enhance the on-field character’s resistance to interruption. Additionally, once his Rain Swords are gone, Xingqiu will heal the active character, allowing them to escape the battle with little to no harm....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Paul White

Greedfall: How To Get Memory Crystals

In action RPG games where one must build a character up over time by investing points into Skills, investing in the wrong direction can lead to inferior combat potential or missing out on meeting important Skill checks. Players exploring the untamed continent of Teer Fradee inGreedfall, by French indie game developerSpiders, can very much fall into the pit of bad Skill investment, though, thankfully, the game gives gamers a way to correct this....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 866 words · Philip Hurley

Horizon: Forbidden West PS5 Version Costs Less When Purchased Using Browser

The highly-anticipated sequel toHorizon: Zero Dawnis finally nearing launch.Horizon: Forbidden Westoffers a brand-new story for protagonist Aloy, a larger map than the previous title, and new secrets to find hidden in the ruins of the old humans. For many PlayStation owners,Horizon: Forbidden Westis the first major exclusive to releasein what looks to be a stacked year for Sony’s platform, with games likeGran Turismo 7andGod of War: Ragnarokalso releasing later in 2022....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Michael Gentry

How My Hero Academia Salvaged Its UA Traitor Storyline

My Hero Academiahas skyrocketed in popularity over the years, establishing itself as a powerhouse in both the anime and manga industries. The series is in its final act, with the cumulative battle between the world’s heroesand villains on the horizon. But while fans have been engrossed with the shadow war between All For One and One For All, a seemingly forgotten storyline has reemerged. The UA Traitor storyline is infamous among theMy Herofan base, as it has invited a good deal of speculation while also offering little to no payoff for a long time....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Brittney Hart

How To Taunt in College Football 25

College football is once again gracing consoles after a decade-long wait for a new installment. InEA Sports College Football 25, you take control of some of the best collegiate level teams in the United States as they battle for supremacy on the gridiron. College Football 25features a number of different game modes and differentjourneys players can go on, but all roads lead to the field. Whether its against your toughest rivals or even a competitive PvP match, there is no better way to really let your competition know you’ve got their number by taunting them....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Kyle Johnson