Why Golden Joysticks’ Game of the Year Winner Could Foreshadow TGA

At this year’s Golden Joystick Awards,Black Myth: Wukongtook the coveted title of Ultimate Game of the Year, cementing the action-adventure title as a fan-favorite. WhileBlack Myth: Wukonghas received high praise from both gamers and critics alike, it is still incredibly unclear whether the game is worthy of Game of the Year status at the upcoming Game Awards or not. A few of the GOTY nominees this year have ignited a lot of discussion, especially when it comes to theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC andBlack Myth: Wukong....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Justin Mosley

Why Marvel Rivals Pulling the Trigger on Role Queue May Be a Tough Ask

Marvel Rivalswill launch on December 6. With Hydra Charteris Base and Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface drawing attention as the newest maps to be added to the superhero shooter, the excitement surroundingMarvel Rivalscontinues to grow. An impressive roster of 33 heroes and villains will also be playable starting in Season 0. While the announcement of heroes likeHawkeye joiningMarvel Rivalsis generating excitement, the limited number of Strategists could turn out to be a double-edged sword....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Michael Thompson

Why Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets Is the Perfect Christmas Gift for Pre-Teen Girls

There aren’t a lot of actually challenging games made for younger girls, but that’s something Outright Games and Mattel change with the newMonster High: Skulltimate Secrets. The platformer is accessible to players of any gender or age but fills an important and underexploredgap in the gaming marketby not just giving pre-teen girls a game suited to their interests but one that will actually challenge them. Outright’s narrative designer Destinee Cleveland and associate producer Miguel Ortiz de Urbina Díaz shared their insights on this target audience and howMonster Highserves them in a recent interview with Game Rant....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Randy Becker

Why Pokemon TCG Pocket Drops The Ball With Secret Missions

Pokemon TCG Pockethas taken off among fans of the monster collecting franchise who prefer collection to battle. Part of the incentive for fans inPokemon TCG Pocketis the game’s secret missions involving certain collections. Unfortunately, these missions may not be enticing enough for some players. The success ofPokemon TCG Pockethas causedPokemonfans to adopt the card collecting aspect of the game in a big way. Still in its infancy, new secrets and strategies in the game are still emerging, such as thelist of secret missions inPokemon TCG Pocket....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Charles Russell

World of Warcraft Classic: Best Leveling Classes, Ranked

Quick Links World of Warcraft Classicis starting over fresh again with brand-new servers and a clean slate for everyone. If you are interested in starting from the beginning with everyone else, you might be wondering what classes you should start with. If you are having trouble choosing, you might be wondering which class is best to level inWoW Classic. Here is a breakdown of what each class is like to level along with a rating of how easy, fast, and fun your leveling experience will be in pureClassicwithout the boosts that came fromSoD....

June 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1627 words · Nathan Smith

Wuthering Waves Reveals Second New 5-Star Character for Version 2.0

Summary Wuthering Waveshas revealed Roccia as the second playable Resonator from Rinascita in Version 2.0.Wuthering Wavesplayers will step into the new nation in early 2025 and Kuro Games has already teased several new characters coming in following updates. Earlier in November,Wuthering Wavesofficially revealed Rinascitaas the next nation of Solaris-3. The region is set to arrive with Version 2.0, which will launch on January 2, as soon asWuthering Waves' current 1.4 update wraps up....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Emily Andrade

After Shattered Space, Starfield's Next DLC Can Go Back to Basics

Summary Starfieldmarked Bethesda Game Studio’s first fresh IP in decades, and had many fans excited about its direction. The studio’s massive open world sci-fi RPG promised an entire galaxy’s worth of worlds to explore, and was a noticeable departure from its other flagship series,The Elder ScrollsandFallout.Starfieldexperienced a bit of a rockier launch, though, with a number of Bethesda’s trademark designs dividing players and critics on the quality of its gameplay and storytelling....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Stephanie Willis

Alien: Earth Confirms Place On The Alien Timeline

Summary Following the success ofAlien: Romulusearlier this year, fans won’t have to wait long until another branch of Ridley Scott’s sci-fi franchise comes to life with theAlien: EarthTV series approaching release. Now that the series’ first teaser has been released, the timeline of the newAlienseries has finally been confirmed. Alien: Earthis an exciting prospect forAlienfans for many reasons. The main one is that it will be thefirstAlienproject to take place on Earth, bringing the Xenomorph threat to humanity’s home....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Kelsey Nash

Anime Reborn Private Server Links

Anime Rebornoffers players anexciting tower defense experiencebased on popular anime such asBleach,One Piece,Naruto, etc. As a result, each unit has unique abilities and stats. But since the game is multiplayer, other players can both help and distract you. Therefore, in this guide, we will tell you how to join a private server inAnime Reborn. As with otherRobloxexperiences,Anime Rebornhas many private servers created by players. And by playing on them, you can progress much faster....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · James Gonzalez II

Apple Arcade Reveals New Games for December and January

Summary The selection of titles available with an Apple Arcade subscription are more than the gacha or free-to-play fare one tends to get from mobile games. Members can enjoy a range of games likeVampire Survivors, Goat Simulator,Gameloft’s life simDreamlight Valley, and even the incredibly popular roguelike deckbuilderBalatro.One of the perks of subscribing to Apple Arcade is that the games have no ads or in-app purchases, which can be distinguished by a + sign appended to their name, similar to a Google Play Pass....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Leroy Downs

Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop Is Now $1,099.99 on Amazon During Early Black Friday

Thanks to Amazon’s early Black Friday deals, theAsus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptopis now priced at $1,099.99 for the time being. This is a fairly hefty 21% reduction from its usual price tag of $1,399.99, marking a $300 discount that makes it a much more attractive option for anyone seeking mid-tier gaming performance on the go. Packed with decent features like a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, and a smooth, high-refresh-rate display, it’s a solid option for the price....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Gregory Bates

Baldur's Gate 3 Has More Active Users Than in 2023

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3’s average daily active users have increased by 20% compared to 2023, demonstrating the game’s continued relevance. TheBaldur’s Gate 3publishing director shared data on social media about the game’s performance in 2024 and attributed part of its success to mods. Baldur’s Gate 3is one of 2023’s most successful RPGs, offering players a vast world to explore, stories with multiple paths and outcomes, and in-depth character customization. It’s celebrated for its freedom of choice, turn-based combat, well-developed character backgrounds, and high production quality....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Amanda Walters

Baldur's Gate 3: How to Recruit Alfira as a Party Companion (Patch 7)

InBaldur’s Gate 3, there is a solid variety of lovable companion characters that can be recruited into your adventuring party. These companions consist of Shadowheart, Lae’zel, Astarion, Karlach, Wyll, Halsin, Minthara, Jaheira, and Minsc. However, as lovable as these characters are, many fans became attached to certain side characters who appear throughout the game. One of the most popular fan-favorites for characters who ‘should have been a companion’ is Alfira, the Tiefling Bard from Emerald Grove....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Michael Walker