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Def Jam: Fight for NYwas the sequel to what was an absurd mash-up of hip-hop culture and wrestling game mechanics. When EA publishedDef Jam: Fight for NYin 2004, the game expanded on the mechanics from its predecessorDef Jam: Vendetta. An all-star cast of voice actors alongside what were some of the biggest names in hip-hop at the time told an immersive story thatMortal Kombatwould be jealous of. A sequel has been teased by EA for years, but without much fire to the smoke....

Because some financially-mindedGenshin Impactplayers want to save up money for certain characters, there’s a lot of rumors and speculation of what the nextBanner following Klee’s Sparkling Stepswill be. Leaks suggest the highly-anticipated Xiao will be featured in the next Wish Banner alongside the 1.1 update toGenshin Impact, but some other evidence suggests it might be much longer until players get to wield him. Though MiHoYo has roadmapped its plans for several future updates, including the new regionDragonspine that will release alongside the 1....

Gamers who are into word puzzles might want to tryWordleif they want a new take on their daily mystery term-solving routine. Players might have a blast solvingWordlechallenges, especially when tackling certain mystery codes that they don’t use in regular conversations. This is a similar case with the term for today, July 06, 2025, as this is a word that isn’t always used on a regular basis. Thankfully, clues such as the word’s definition and technical hints, as well as starting words and other familiar terms, may help make the puzzle easier to figure out....

For how much information that has surfaced in terms of both the Xbox Series Xand Xbox Series S, there are still quite a lot of additional details about the two consoles that the gaming community is actively finding out. With the release of both consoles just one week away, some decently concerning news has been found out in terms of theXbox Series Xin particular with regards to game file sizes....

One of the surprisingly common ways in which a film gets plot spoilers and surprise characters leaked is through the medium of children’s toys. While it’s definitely not an obvious way to reveal secret information, it has become more and more common in both video games and movies for certain details to slip out by announcements or listings for associated merchandise, and the latest Monsterverse film,Godzilla vs. Kong, was no exception....

Summary Though theFinal Fantasyseries obviously leans heavily into the fantasy genre, the games do still tend to be somewhat rooted in reality. This means that, aside from the quirky hairstyles, a lot of the characters look like average everyday people who wouldn’t look too out of the place if they appeared in the real world, but this still hasn’t stopped Square Enix from getting creative with a few of their designs from time to time....

Summary Days before its originally scheduled July 31 launch,AMDdelayed releasing its upcoming Ryzen 9000 series of processors due to some errors in manufacturing that were shared on social media.AMDsaid that the delay will not be long, as the new target dates for the Ryzen 9000 lineup will be split between August 8 and 15. The AMD Ryzen 9000 processors are part of the “Zen 5” generation. Billed as the successor to the current Zen 4 lineup, which includes CPUs like the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the AMD Ryzen 9000 series will continue to use the AM5 socket that its predecessors do....

TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has been around for quite some time, but it has found a way to keep itself fresh. Most of the early games focused on exploring the world’s history and adding the Assassin vs. Templar narrative. However, ever since the release ofAssassin’s Creed Origins, Ubisoft has been exploring a new formula forAssassin’s Creed. In its last three games, players have gotten the chance to dive into the theological aspects of the cultures in question....

Summary There are plenty of Two-Handed weapons inBaldur’s Gate 3, including Greatswords, Axes, Mauls, and much more. Most of the Two-Handed weapons require Martial Proficiency in order to be wielded effectively, but there are a few that only require Simple Proficiency. There are also some Versatile weapons such as Longswords which can be wielded with either one hand or two, but they deal more damage when both hands are used.BG3’sbest Two-Handed weapons deal extraordinary damage and have overpowered unique effects that can warp the way combat plays out....

Bandai Namco revealsTekken 8will be introducing two new mechanics to the series, Stage Destruction and Heat systems. These were first touched on in an interview with series producer and director Katsuhiro Harada, who talked at length about the various additions that this game will make. These functions were also first showcased inTekken 8’s trailerthat was showcased at The Game Awards 2022. This trailer was then broken down by Harada himself, where he spoke about the numerous elements that weren’t explicitly featured or shown....

The upcomingBarbiemovie by Mattel Films andWarner Bros.continues to gain traction. The film has now castTick, Tick… Boom!andX-Men: Apocalypsestar Alexandra Shipp in an undisclosed role. Alexandra Shipp is one of many high-profile actors in this project. Also in the cast are Margot Robbie as Barbie, and Ryan Gosling as Ken, along with Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, and America Ferrera. But even more impressive is the behind-the-scenes talent,as Oscar nominee Greta Gerwigis directing the picture, and writing the screenplay with her partner Noah Baumbach....

Summary TheBattlefieldfranchise hasn’t had the best five years. Released in November 2018,Battlefield Vwas a pretty major disappointment for fans, especially coming hot off the heels of the surprisingly greatBattlefield 1. WhileBattlefield Vwasn’t all bad, its disappointing reception definitely harmed theBattlefieldbrand as a whole, something that its successor would exacerbate greatly. Despite showing some promising pre-release trailers,Battlefield 2042was an unmitigated disaster upon its initial October 2021 release. A bizarre and underwhelming new Specialist system, a severe lack of modes and maps, and some appalling technical issues all plaguedBattlefield 2042on launch, and though DICE has done a solid job of salvaging the game, it’s undoubtedly damaged the brand, meaning that the nextBattlefieldis going to have to go above and beyond in terms of features, modes, and maps....

Summary The Game Boy was big, chunky, anddidn’t have the highest specson the market. Yet its lack of a backlight and color graphics ironically meant it became the most successful handheld machine of the 1990s because it didn’t eat up batteries like the Atari Lynx, Sega Game Gear, or the TurboExpress. Even so, it eventually had to get with the times. If it couldn’t be backlit, it had to at least get color graphics....