Why Twitch Dialing Back Permabans Would Not Be a Good Move

Summary Twitchis perhaps the most important platform in video game live-streaming, and the service has set many precedents adopted by other streaming platforms. Streamers have found success on YouTube and Kick, and theTwitchbrand is still synonymous with both game streaming and a thriving IRL category that often tops site viewership. While the site has led to the formation of some great communities and has been a bastion for wholesome content, Twitch also has a dark side....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Kimberly Whitehead

World of Warcraft Movie Director Reveals What Second and Third Movies Could Have Been

TheWarcraftfilm aimed to dive into the canonical lore of theWorld of Warcraftgames and create a satisfying universe for fans and newcomers. Unfortunately, the film didn’t seem to resonate with audiences and after receiving largely negative reviews and a worse than expected box office performance, it was swiftly left for dead. However, fans may remember that there wasa huge amount of anticipation aroundWarcraftand it seems that it was supposed to be the start of a trilogy of films....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Miranda Hernandez

X-Men '97 Animated Series Writer Teases Possible MCU Connection

X-Menis a very iconic franchise for many comic book fans. Whenever they make their Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) live-action debut, these characters will be bigger than ever before. However, comments by the head writer of the new X-Men animated series suggest this may happen sooner than later. A while back it was confirmed that theX-Menis getting an animated series that will continue from where the ’90s television series ended. The show,titledX-Men ‘97, will be bringing back a number of the active original voice talent while also making an effort to capture the vibe that everyone is familiar with....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Michael Vargas

'F9' Celebrates Two Decades With Ad On World's Tallest Building

A new video has been released by Universal to promote the much-awaited filmF9and look into the history of theFast and Furiousfranchise. It has been 20 years since the first film in the car-centric franchise was released, with the remaining movies going on to form a kind of cult fan following. With old footage dating all the way back to 2001, fans will be offered a look into how theFast Sagabegan....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Connie Hardy

2023 is The Year of Gimmicky Traversal Mechanics in Games

The popularity of the open-world genre has resulted in developers coming up with new ways to make traversal of the increasingly large maps engaging. In 2023, gamers will be seeing plenty of examples of this through the triple-A games that are scheduled for release. Games will be set in all sorts of environments, allowing for creative traversal methods. Whether it be through Frey’s magical parkour inForspokenorLink’s glider inTears of the Kingdom, gamers will be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing how to get from point A to B....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Katie Miller

5 Things We Loved About Scarlet Nexus (& 5 Things We Don’t)

It’s a great time to be a fan of Japanese RPGs. With titles likeFinal Fantasy VII Remake, Persona 5 Royal,and even lesser-known titles likeNierandYakuza,various RPGshave found well-deserved mainstream success. Of course, another big entry in the genre that fans have been waiting for isBandai Namco’sTales of Arisewhich is set to release later this year. RELATED:Scarlet Nexus: Every Psycho-Kinetic Ability, Ranked Until then, however, Namco has just released abrand new IPScarlet Nexus....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1136 words · Sheila Moreno

8 Game Sequels That Were Canceled For Strange Reasons

Some of the greatest video game franchises of all time started out as individual titles with no plans for expansion or further projects. ThePortalseries, for example, received its second entry only after the massivesuccess of the firstPortalgame, and theSuper Monkey Ballfranchise was only meant to be played in arcades before its console port and sequels. RELATED:10 Most Evil Villains From Sci-Fi Games, Ranked Sequels can be risky for developers – fans expect them to surpass the original but also function as a continuation of that world....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Kristin Turner

All 5 Day One Xbox Game Pass July 2024 Games Explained

Summary 2024 has been a good year forXbox Game Pass day-one releases, with plenty coming from first-party studios, third-party partners, and Indie developers, spanning a wide range of genres, fromPersona 3 ReloadtoSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2toAnother Crab’s Treasure. And the year is far from over. This month, five new games are landing on Xbox Game Pass day one, and there’s bound to be something for everyone. Flock An extremelychill creature collector,Flocksees players soar their way through a variety of different environments, each one boasting a vibrant and colorful art style....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Fernando Reynolds MD

Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Be Bringing Back Gyroids

The lovable little cactus/fire hydrant-looking things known as gyroids have been a part of theAnimal Crossingfranchise since its inception. They have always been collectible in the series,until the most recent entry,Animal Crossing: New Horizons. But the official strategy guide for the game suggests that that may soon change. Gyroids are inspired by ancient terra-cotta figures known as haniwa that date back to the 3rd and 6th century A.D. Haniwa were made for funeral rituals to represent the deceased and were then buried with them, hence why gyroids are primarily found underground....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Russell Edwards

Blizzard's Survival Game Could Have Co-Op

WithDiablo: Immortalreceiving less-than-ideal reviews and being criticized across the board,Blizzardseems to be moving towards a new direction. A new job posting onBlizzard’s website implies that a new survival game, that has yet to be announced, could end up having co-op multiplayer features. Blizzard has been through the wringer recently with all the scandals going on behind the scenes including everything going on withthe controversy surroundingDiablo: Immortal.Blizzard has been trying to move on to projects that had still been in production such asOverwatch 2,a newWorld of Warcraftmobile game, andDiablo 4....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Karen Thomas

Botany Manor: How to Grow Fulguria & Ash Plume (Chapter 2 Walkthrough)

Survivors of Adversity isBotany Manor’s second chapter, and it tasks players with growing two plants. Specifically, fans must create a Fulguria and an Ash Plume, both of which only bloom when certain conditions are present. This walkthrough is here to provide details on those conditions, and it will help players completeBotany Manor’s Survivors of Adversity chapter. This guide makes references to many named locations inBotany Manor. If a player is ever confused about the precise position of a location, they are advised to reference theGrounds and Ground Floor mapsthat appear at thefront of the in-game Herbarium....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Bernard Knight

Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Ceremonial Trident & 9 Other Amazing Weapons

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis an open-world RPG that requires players to scour the world for unique and powerful weapons to fight the arch-villain Ganondorf. Traditionally, our hero Link uses The Master Sword. While it’s certainly available in-game, players must find other means to defend themselves before obtaining it. Even then, The Master Sword itself is not the best weapon players can collect. RELATED:Breath Of The Wild: 10 Most Powerful Weapons, Ranked The game hosts a wide variety of options and often the most powerful weapons require slaying large creatures, completing quests, or scanning amiibos....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Caitlin Torres

Bungie is Shrinking Destiny 2's File Size, But There is a Huge Catch

Every day bringsDestiny 2players closer to the highly-anticipated launch of its next expansion,Beyond Light. With all of the new content that’s set to arrive in November, including plenty of new missions to take on andenemies to fight on Europa, there’s plenty to get excited for. However, what may excite players even more is that Bungie is taking action to reduceDestiny 2’s file size, even though it will be pretty inconvenient for them in the short term....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Rachel Carter