Mortal Kombat 1 Definitively Answers One Ermac Question

Summary Mortal Kombat 1introduces a lot of changes to the long-running franchise, one of the most significant being its canon. After the events ofMortal Kombat 11’sAftermathDLC, Fire God Liu Kang used his powers as the Keeper of Time to establish a new era. The goal of this revised timeline was to create a more peaceful existence, but like most things inMortal Kombat, that peace did not last long. Whereas many things did change inMortal Kombat 1, just as much stayed exactly the same at the expense of the game’s protagonists....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Marc Diaz

MultiVersus Rick Release Date and Moves Revealed

MultiVersusconfirms that Rick Sanchez will launch as the game’s latest playable character on September 27, alongside revealing the moves he will be able to use. It has been known for a while now that Rick would be joining the roster ofMultiVersusat some point. Last month, the genius scientist’s sidekickMorty made his way toMultiVersus, and following that release, many expected that Rick would added too, as it would seem strange to allow one part of the famousRick and Mortycombo to be playable without the other....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Brian Ewing

Naruto: The Tailed Beasts, Explained

As the nine colossal forms of living chakraextracted from the Ten-Tails, the tailed beasts are central figures in the world ofNaruto. Serving as a pivotal factor in the unending conflict between the hidden ninja villages throughout the series, these nine chakra monsters have been used as weapons by warring factions and individuals in the ages since their creation from the Ten-Tails. Despite being viewed by most of the shinobi world as mindless beasts of destruction, they are actually sentient, highly intelligent beings, whose hatred for humanity only emerged as a consequence of the constant exploitation they faced throughout their immeasurably long existences....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · Colleen Smith

New Gameplay Mechanics For Assassin's Creed Shadows

Summary The recently revealed gameplay forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsshowcased several new mechanics, giving players an idea of what they can expect from the latest installment in the series. Since the game is set in the final years of theSengoku period in Japan, obvious details like environmental design, weapon selection, and armor detail are expected. From the gameplay point of view, many exciting mechanics seem to pull together the overallAssassin’s Creedexperience. Below are some new mechanics showcased in the gameplay reveal forAssassin’s Creed Shadows....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1013 words · Cole Arias

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #233 July 23, 2025

The New York Times Games has a daily word game calledConnections.Every day, thenewspaper that purchasedWordleback in 2022gives you sixteen words, and you have to sort them into four secret categories within four tries. It seems pretty simple, but it can be extremely challenging, especially if you aren’t familiar with every definition of every word. So if you are stuck on today’s puzzle, you can find all sorts of clues to the answer or even spoilers for individual categories and the whole puzzle if you are looking for those....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Kimberly Young

Open-World Games To Play If You Loved Grand Theft Auto V

There was a time when open-world games were few and far between, but the success ofGrand Theft Autoas a series after going completely 3D ended up changing this notion completely.Grand Theft Auto 3ended up taking over the gaming world by storm, showcasing just what the medium was capable of when creative geniuses were at the helm of driving the next generation of video gaming experiences. The template ofGrand Theft Auto 3ended up being massively influential for obvious reasons....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1198 words · Catherine Nunez

Overcooked Fans Shouldn't Overlook Cute Co-Op Game KeyWe

Challenging games have been making a comeback in recent years which has manifested in a wide variety of genres in many different ways. Some contemporary challenging games take elements straight fromthe most popular crushingly difficult series likeDark SoulsorSpelunky, but others lean into the many challenges of their individual genres to make for difficult, but enjoyable experiences. TheOvercooked!series has established itself as challenging co-op games that are fun for the whole family with its quirky characters and silly gameplay, but as there are only two mainline games along with a handful of smaller DLC releases, many fans are looking to branch out and try new games full of similar co-op madness....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Larry Martinez

PlayStation Fans Want PS Home To Return

PlayStation fans have been clamoring online for Sony to bring back thePlayStation Homeservice that was available on the PS3. With the PS5 being on the market for over two years and the recent additions made to PlayStation Network, those who experiencedPlayStation Homein its heyday are hoping to see the service return on the PS5. PlayStation Home was a third-person social gaming platform that launched in 2008 for the PS3 and was freely available for all PlayStation Network members....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Christopher Rush

PowerWash Simulator Dev Discusses the Game’s Design, Teases New Content

A couple of developers from FuturLab, the studio behind the e-washing titlePowerWash Simulator, have given some insight into the game’s design, as well as a hint about possible new content. Despite its satisfying mechanics and overall relaxing vibe, it’s apretty strange simulator gamepertaining to what some may consider to be a rather mundane task. However, it’s a hit, perhaps due to exposure on YouTube and the rise of the simulation genre, and fans are eager to play more levels....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Timothy Butler

Save 65% on Battlefield 2042 for Xbox

Battlefield 2042 WHERE TO PLAY Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Hailey Williams

Splatoon 3 is Already Banning Cheaters from the Game

Splatoon 3players are getting a chance to get a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated sequel to the mega-popular squid shooter. With the release of the newestSplatoononly a couple of weeks away, Nintendo released theSplatfest World Premiere Demo. Players are able to try out the game’s standard Splatfest battles throughout the first half of the event, with the second half shifting to the new Tricolor Turf Wars. Now, reports are coming out that some cheaters are already receiving bans before the demo....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Sandra Gallagher

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Gets New Update

Summary Star Wars: Dark Forces Remasterhas been given a 120 FPS mode on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, among other improvements, as part of its new 1.0.4 update. Developer Nightdive Studios has specialized in reviving classic 90s first-person shooters in the form of remasters, remakes, and ports. Games like theTuroktrilogy,Doom 64,Quake, andQuake 2have all been given the Nightdive treatment. Just last year, Nightdive released itsSystem Shockremake on PC. Nightdive Studios' remaster of the classic 1995 Macintosh shooter,Star Wars: Dark Forcescame to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC earlier this year....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Katherine Frank

Stardew Valley: Things You Need To Know About Treasure Chests

While exploring the world ofStardew Valley, players will come across many different secrets and fun surprises that they may not expect. Among the more valuable things a player can collect is aTreasure Chest, a package of useful items that is worth 5,000 gold if one chooses to sell it. These treasure chests can be found in a few different places, but their primary location is in the water. Those who are fishing have a 15 percent chance of catching a treasure chest when casting a line out....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Marissa Reyes