Video Game Stores in Japan Finally Start Closing

Despite the constant warnings from government and healthcares specialists, game stores all over Japan have fought to keep their doors open for customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, this resulted in some less than ideal situations, such as peopleforming long lines to getAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandRing Fit Adventure. Of course, these sorts of long lines tend to be crowded, and so do the stores themselves, which ultimately does nothing but promote the spread ofCOVID-19....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Gwendolyn Washington

What To Watch If You're Missing The Thanksgiving Spirit

There are many changing factors that families are coming to terms with as they remain socially distant for the turkey holiday. Though plenty of people are traveling to see their loved ones, the majority of Americans are staying put, rather than risk getting sick. It’s depressing and miserable and if you’re feeling really blue about it, nobody will hold it against you. Something that may help with the feelings of isolation is recreating the feelings associated with this holiday....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Erin Humphrey

Xbox Throws Shade at PS5 Controller Compatibility Announcement

With both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on a launch collision course later in 2020, the console wars continue to heat up between both Sony and Microsoft. Earlier, Sony confirmed that theDualShock4 controller isn’t going to be compatible with the PS5largely due to the new features inside of the DualSense wireless controller. Upon hearing this, one Microsoft employee couldn’t resist throwing shade at Sony and its decision. On Twitter, Samuel Bateman, who currently serves as the Marketing Lead for the UK branch for Microsoft, posted a series of Tweets heavily influenced by the early PS5 controller announcement....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Justin Kelly

'The Simpsons' Writer Finally Explains the Show's Most Confusing Jokes

Lots of people love some good behind-the-scenes material, and the more candid, the better. Well, it’s hard to get more candid than an out-of-nowhere Twitter thread inviting users to ask any questions they want, and that’s exactly what formerThe Simpsonswriter Josh Weinstein did. Weinstein, who served onThe Simpsonsas a writer and eventual showrunner between seasons 3 and 8, decided to get some engagement going with fans of the show via a Twitter thread....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Monica Lucas

14 Biggest Open World MMORPGs (From Smallest To Largest)

Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games are one of the best time sinks known to the human race. It might be possible to play only a few hours at a time if people have exceptionally high willpower, but if not, days can belost playing these online MMORPGs. RELATED:The Top 10 Best MMORPGs Of All Time (According to Metacritic) There have been tons of MMOs created over the decades, some tiny and some absolutely massive in scale, so here is a list of some of the biggest ones out there....

May 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1177 words · Betty Mcintyre

5 Pokémon We're Delighted Are In Sword & Shield (& 5 We're Disappointed Aren't)

If you have Twitter, you know everything that there is to know aboutPokémonSword and Shield, that’s just the law now, sorry. Unfortunately, leaks have given just about everything there is to know about the games away. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the Galar Region’s Dex, and discussing five Pokémon that we’re very happy made the cut, along with five that we’ll miss dearly. Of course, there are many more than five for both categories, so this is just a very small sample....

May 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · Melanie Phillips

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Recreates Pokemon Colosseum City

If there is one thingAnimal Crossingfans are known for, it’s ingenuity, withNew Horizonsplayers constantly creating amazing builds using the game’s construction tools. A new island build from a Reddit user has gone so far as to recreate Phenac City fromPokemon Colosseum, complete with its waterways and many of its buildings. Phenac City is perhaps most notable due to it having the only trading post inPokemon Colosseum’sOrre region, located in its Pokemon Center....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Jeremy Banks

Apex Legends Leak Hints at Possible New Legend Classes Being Added to the Game

Apex Legendsis a battle royale with an incredibly diverse roster of playable Legends. However, like Blizzard withOverwatch, Respawn Entertainment has focused its character design into specific core subclasses. SomeApex Legendsplayers believe that these classes may be stifling, with others sayApex Legends' current Legend classes feel arbitrary. Now, a prominentApex Legendsleaker claims that Respawn could have plans to alter or expand Legends classes in a way that will ‘shift the meta’ of the battle royale....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Kevin Lawrence

Best Features Coming With The Hunt: Showdown Engine Upgrade

Summary The engine upgrade coming toHunt: Showdownis the next big step for the game. The older Cry Engine has issues that drag the game down and take it back from its potential. The new engine will usher in a new age forHunt: Showdown, as it has many features set to be unveiled on Jul 12, 2025. While the gameplay will still feel the same, many factors, such as graphics, lighting, UI, and net code, will change....

May 23, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Heather Grimes

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare: Characters Who Could Return In The Reboot's Sequel

After the release ofCall of Duty 3, the latest ina series of popular World War II shooters, Activision started to notice that there was only so much that could be done with one time period. So for the next title, developers Infinity Ward came up with 2008’sCall of Duty Modern Warfare. The game was a smash hit. Fans loved the change so much it got two sequels and set a precedent for futureCall of Dutygames....

May 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1333 words · Veronica Perez

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare July 28 Update Adds New Store Bundles

This week,Call of Duty: Modern Warfarewill once again be updating its in-game store, featuring new items and bundles for players to collect. In addition to the many bundles the store features at any given time,Modern Warfarehas been very consistent in providing new purchasable items for players to collect. This week’s update features two new bundles, including a gold-themed pack, ‘Zane: Golden Idol,’ that will surely become popular amongst players. While theCall of Dutystore refreshes daily with vaulted bundles that players can purchase, Infinity Ward has been deliveringnewModern Warfarebundleson a weekly basis....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Christine Mccarthy

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 New Resurgence Map Ashika Island Teased

As the first season ofCall of Duty: Warzone 2is coming to a close, Infinity Ward has given players a tease of the new map Ashika Island coming in Season 2 to house the returning Resurgence mode. The faster-pace mode has been noticeably absent since it was taken out of the mode selection whenWarzone 2went live in November 2022, along with the removal of the mapsRebirth Islandand Fortune’s Keep. However, the mode is set to make its comeback when Season 2 begins on February 15 alongside the new map for players to do battle on....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Stacy Myers

Call of Duty: Warzone Leaks Counter UAV Killstreak That May Be Way Overpowered

As part of the big Season 4 Reloaded update,Call of Duty: Warzonesecretly added Counter UAVs to the game that can be activated when a squad triggers four regular UAVs in a row. However, a new leak suggests thatCall of Duty: Warzonecould be adding a much easier way for players to get the Counter UAV in the game, but it sounds like it may end up being quite overpowered. An image has leaked online of what appears to be a Counter UAV killstreak made available in theWarzoneBuy Station....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Justin Flowers