Netflix Acquires Cozy Grove Developer

AsNetflixcelebrates one year since it got into gaming, the streaming service has announced acquiring developer Spry Fox. They are the brains behind indie hits suchasCozy Grove.Netflix, mainly known for being the platform to binge-watch the latest popular series, has not been in the gaming scene for long but hopes to change that by adding new developers to its roster to aid in creating more original games. The popular streaming service isn’t synonymous at the moment when it comes to cloud-based gaming....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Eric Cooley

Netflix Games Streaming Beta Rolling Out in the US

Summary Most of the titles offered by Netflix are available on other platforms, and perhaps that’s why the service is often overlooked. The fact that they’re currently only on mobile might be another turnoff for some. However, the appeal is that playing games via Netflix is included in the subscription price, and there are no additional fees, in-app purchases, or ads. And the platform is slowly beginning to attract industry veterans like Joe Staten, a former 343 Industriescreative lead forHalo Infinitewho is now working on a AAA game for Netflix....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Aaron Ferguson

New Hearthstone Skins Reimagine Iconic Warcraft Heroes for the Year of the Tiger

The Lunar New Year starts on February 1, meaningBlizzard is unveiling their Chinese-themed events, mounts, and skins from across their games.Hearthstoneis joining in the fun as well, with several new skins themed after Pandaria and the August Celestials. In theWorld of Warcraft, Pandaria is a China-themed continent featured in the 2012 expansionMists of Pandaria. The newHearthstoneskins call back to many characters, factions, and threats faced during the colorful expansion. RELATED:World of Warcraft Players Want Mists of Pandarian Farms to Return...

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Kara Allen

Nier Replicant's New Soundtrack is Subdued Compared to the Original

With the recent release ofNieR Replicant,fans finally have an opportunity to experience the game on modern hardware with upgraded content. Among the changes thatNieR Replicantbrings, one of the biggest is the new re-recorded soundtrack. When the originalNieRlaunched 11 years ago, one of the most memorable aspects of the RPG was its haunting soundtrack composed by Keiichi Okabe. The reinterpreted soundtrack forNieR Replicanthas changed up some of the game’s most iconic compositions and some fans are disappointed that the original soundtrack isn’t available in the game....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Lori Reynolds

Overwatch Orisa Rework Explained

The highly anticipatedOverwatch 2undoubtedly has a massive legacy to live up to. Considering the intense and wide-spanning popularity of its predecessor, the game will have to find a sensible middle ground between fresh gameplay mechanics while honoring the same framework and feel that made the franchise so popular to begin with. Clearly, one of the main ways in whichOverwatch 2is attempting to do this is through the reworking of many of the iconic playable heroes that are available withinOverwatch....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Daniel Freeman

PlayStation Franchises With The Most Games

Summary ThePlayStationbrand is one of the major pillars of the gaming industry. It became the biggest competitor for both Nintendo and Xbox, as Sony has delivereda great number of amazing home consoles and handheldsthat have been the ideal place to try out some truly incredible video games. However, PlayStation’s franchises are quite different from Nintendo’s, since some of their biggest ones – likeCrash BandicootorSpyro The Dragon- were never actually owned by Sony....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Carl Velazquez

PlayStation State of Play Rumors Point to 2 Potential Months

Traditionally, June is a massive month for the gaming industry, as it’s when E3 usually takes place.E3 2022 has been canceled, and while that definitely leaves a hole when it comes to June gaming events, the bright side is that there are still big events planned for next month. Microsoft is hosting a showcase on June 12 to highlight upcoming Bethesda and Xbox games, while Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest is returning for June 9....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Emily Cummings

Pokemon Fan Shares Custom Poke Ball Concepts

Summary Poke Balls easily represent one of the most iconic items in both thePokemonseries itself as well as in the larger realm of gaming, and a few inventive fans of the series have worked together to create a variety of their own custom Poke Ball designs complete with unique designs and catching modifiers. Though many who aren’t invested in thePokemonfranchise may be under the impression that the standard red and white Poke Ball is the only version, there’s actually a wide range of different Poke Ball types seen throughout the games....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Lawrence Francis

Pokemon Sword and Shield Adds Gen 1, Mewtwo Max Raid Battles

February 2 was Mewtwo’s birthday, and the original, iconic LegendaryPokemonhas been all over the franchise’s many multimedia outlets. His latest appearance, coinciding withPokemonDay 2020, finds the Psychic-type monster reaching new heights as a Max Raid Battle inPokemon SwordandShieldalongside the Generation 1 starters Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. Pokemon RedandGreenwere released in Japan on July 29, 2025, and the series has continued to balloon into the most profitable media franchise in the world ever since....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · David Taylor

Pokemon: What Makes Ultra Beasts Different from Regular Pokemon

As thePokemonfranchise grows, so does the number of Pokemon within it. From the Kanto region starters to the new legendary Pokemon introduced in thePokemon SwordandShieldDLC, the number of monsters at the series’ core has ballooned.Pokemon ScarletandVioletare expected to finally take the number of species over one thousand, and it will only continue increasing as the games go on. Even though not every design is a fan favorite, every Pokemon and Pokemon trainer contributes to a growing legacy of characters and stories for futurePokemonmedia to expand on....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Daniel Herrera

Redfall: Everything That Comes in the Bite Back Edition

The hype surrounding Arkane’s upcomingRedfallis rising after the title recently received a spotlight at the Xbox & Bethesda Developer_Direct presentation. With the title now confirmed to be releasing in just a few months' time, details have emerged regarding things like pre-order bonuses and different editions that players can buy at launch. One of the most expensive versions ofRedfallthat players can purchase is the Bite Back Edition, which has come under some fire for its $99....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Lisa Short

Resident Evil Village Director Says DLC Ends Major Storyline

Resident Evil Village’sShadows of RoseDLC will largely wrap up the role of the Winters family in the overarching plot of the franchise. Set 16 years after the events ofResident Evil Village, which sees the return of Ethan Winters fromResident Evil Biohazardas he tracks down his kidnapped daughter,Shadows of Rosenow replaces Ethan with his daughter, who is a teenager and working with Chris Redfield. The DLC was revealed in June of this year after many fans wondered where the story ofResident Evilwould go next....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Brian Perez

Rumor: PS5 February Reveal Event Details and Games Leak

Rumors regarding thePlayStation 5havepointed to Sony revealing the PS5 sometime in Februaryfor months now, and for most of that time, those rumors have pointed to February 12 being the day of the big PlayStation Meeting where that will happen. Now the latest claim is suggesting that won’t be the case, but if it turns out to be true, then it’ll be good news for impatient fans. The imageboard 4chan is known for being the source of many gaming-related leaks....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Carlos Lewis