Halo TV Show May Be Partly to Blame for Halo Infinite Delay

UPDATE:Halo Infinite’s343 Industries has denied claims that theHaloTV show impacted the game’s development. More information can be foundhere. Recent times have not been kind toHalo Infinite, 343 Industries, or Microsoft. What was supposed to be the Xbox Series X biggest launch title was met with harsh criticism following its gameplay reveal and, not too long afterwards, it was announced that it wouldhave to be delayed until 2021. While the delay can only benefitHalo Infinitein the long-run, it does appear to highlight how troubled its development has been....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Denise Holland

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Update Decreases Portkey Distance Requirements

Much likePokemon GO,Harry Potter: Wizards Unitehas been makinga ton of temporary changes to the mobile AR gameto keep players engaged this spring and early summer. It’s pretty challenging to stay active in a game that usually requires meeting up in groups and walking around cities during this period of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, but Niantic is working hard to keep the community engaged. In addition to changing events to be playable from home and altering the game’s spawn rates and locations,Harry Potter: Wizards Uniteis also making some other quality of life improvements to make the mobile AR experience more enjoyable during this period....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Lisa Young

House of the Dragon: Who is Otto Hightower?

Several characters left remarkable impressions in the season premiere ofHouse of the Dragon, especially the Targaryen family consisting of King Viserys, his brother Prince Daemon, and his daughter Princess Rhaenyra. However, Otto Hightower is a tough and stern character who serves as the Hand of the King and a knight of House Hightower. Otto’s loyalty toward Viserys is undeniable due to their essential conversations among the King’s Small Council. Actor Rhys Ifans is best known for funny and villainous roles, including the romantic comedyNotting Hilland Dr....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · Lisa Williams

How to Get All Endings in Nier: Automata

Quick Links Nier: Automatahas26 different endings. Some require a lot of work, getting to the end of the game and making a specific choice, while others are easy and require failing certain missions. Gamers should keep in mind thatbeatingNier: Automatafor the first time is not the end of the story. It only results in one ending. After, players can begin a second playthrough with all their gear and levels intact to uncover what happens next....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Kimberly Delgado

How to Use the Strange Chunk of Amber in Baldur's Gate 3

Quick Links The Strange Chunk of Amber is a curious item players may come across during their journey through the Mountain Pass inBaldur’s Gate 3while investigating the location of the legendary weapon,The Blood of Lathander. The item’s description hints at a connection with this weapon but offers no clear-cut answers to its purpose. Players wondering about this item will want to know what the Strange Chunk of Amber does and the best way to use it....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Mrs. Erika Vasquez

Hydroneer: How to Use Bed to Sleep

Players ofHydroneerare dropped into a scenic sandbox populated by interesting buildings and places to explore. Right from the start, the game gives players the shovel, buckets, and brush that they need to start out their journey towards growing their mining operation. From this humble beginning, players can quickly earn themselves enough money to purchase the equipment they need to mine significant amounts of ore. While there are instructions in the game, some of its features can be a bit of a challenge to learn and master despiteHydroneer’s relaxing atmosphere....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Danielle Lewis

Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Series Release Date Announced By Netflix

Tim Burton’sWednesdaywill soon be making its debut on Netflix. The streaming service has confirmed the premiere date for the creepy, kooky reimagining ofThe Addams Family.WednesdayfeaturesScreamstar Jenna Ortegain the title role. This time around, Wednesday Addams is a teen girl who’s sent off to Nevermore Academy, her parents' alma matter, where mysterious and spooky happenings are the norm. Exploring Wednesday as both a budding author and a young woman struggling to find her place among her peers,Netflix’sWednesdaywill also feature plenty of mysteries for Wednesday to solve, including one that has vexed the school since her parents' time there....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jaime Michael

JRPGs Where Players Control High-Schoolers

The JRPG genre is full to the brim with unique games that are a blast to play through, featuring huge parties andfun combat systems that have become quite legendaryin their own right. However, there are times when JRPGs follow a template, and one such common trope in this genre is the idea of high schoolers and students banding together to save the world from an unknown evil. RELATED:The Best JRPGs You Can Play On The Switch (According To Metacritic)...

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Stuart Vargas

LEGO Keeps Rejecting Zelda Pitches

LEGOis reportedly banningThe Legend of Zelda-themed submissions from its community-driven LEGO Ideas platform.The Legend of Zeldais a massively popular franchise of Nintendo video games. Unsurprisingly, there are a good number ofThe Legends of Zeldafans that also love LEGO and have created impressive builds to submit through LEGO Ideas, but those fans will just have to wait forLEGOand Nintendo to solve the issue first. Nintendo and LEGO have had a growing partnership in recent years, leading to the release of multiple Nintendo-themed LEGO sets....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Jason Ward

Lucy Dreaming's Voice Acting Showcases the Bonds Behind Tall Story Games

Tall Story Games is a literal mom-and-pop operation, founded by UK couple Tom and Emma Hardwidge in a fairly sudden pivot away from their advertising work amid COVID-19 lockdowns. Despite not playing many games since childhood, Tom always had an interest increating point-and-click adventure titlesand learned the ropes of being a solo indie dev as Emma handled facets like PR and marketing. However, on their debut commercial ventureLucy Dreaming, some things like music and voiceover needed to be outsourced....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Mrs. Kylie Campbell

Major Nintendo Franchises That Have Yet to Appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

When it comes to video game characters, there’s few awards that they can get that are more prestigious than an invitation to joinSuper Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros Ultimateis easily the most generous with invitations to date, bringing back everyone that’s been in aSmashgame before and then some. Nintendo has done great surprising its fans by inviting guests likeMinecraft’s SteveandPersona 5’s Joker, characters that nobody really expected to make the cut. The latestSmashentry’s long list of visitors is groundbreaking, and it’s great to see faces from all over the game industry coming together in one game....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Cheyenne Tran

Microsoft Hosting Bethesda Presentation Later Today

A momentous occasion has occurred at Microsoft this past week. Last Friday, the public learned thatMicrosoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Mediahad been officially approved. The following Monday, the European Commission followed suit. With those two major milestones behind it, Microsoft is now ready to begin talking about what comes next. The company confirmed Thursday morning that it would host aBethesda Joins Xboxroundtable starting at 10:00 AM PT. One thing Microsoft makes clear upfront is that this Bethesda Joins Xbox roundtable is not focused on news, reveals, or announcements....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Maureen Carson

Minecraft Fan Shows Off Custom Warden LED Light

Minecrafthas been pushing the imaginations of gamers for over a decade. Players have been creating amazing buildings and structures in the sandbox that the title provides, constantly pushing the boundaries that have been established in the game. AsMinecraftadds new updates, more and more tools are added to be used by the resourceful in order to build whatever pops up in their minds. Fans of Mojang’s title have also built a variety of pieces outside the game....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Todd Manning