Red Dead Redemption 2 Releases Update 1.31

Red Dead Redemption 2’s latest update is now live on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. While patch 1.31 is nothing too spectacular, it is good to see that Rockstar is still maintaining the game even five years later and several months afterRed Dead Online’s last significant gameplay update. Rockstar Games released its open-world action-adventure gameRed Dead Redemption 2in 2018. Technically the third game in theRed Deadseries, the game takes place in 1899 during the closing days of the Wild West....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Bradley Wood

Sorry 'Star Wars' Fans, Jar Jar Won't Be in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Series

WhenDisney recently released the full cast listfor their upcomingStar Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobilimited series, fans were treated to a nostalgic look at some old friends returning to the fold. But one notable exception came in the form of the absence of a certain motor-mouth Gungan. After all, it’s difficult to imagine a series about Obi-Wan without giving him at least one last interaction with his old friend Jar Jar Binks. When a fewStar Warslovers mentioned the omission to long-timeJar Jar Binks performer Ahmed Beston Twitter, the actor confirmed his absence from the show, saying, “Thanks for the love, but I will not be in this series....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Jeffrey Martin

Square Enix Makes Surprise Appearance at Xbox Developer Direct

Summary Square Enix recently revealed during the Xbox Developer Direct thatVisions of Manawill be released for Xbox during the upcoming summer. During the event, Microsoft unveiledmore information about the upcomingIndiana Jonesgame developed by MachineGames, and details aboutAvowedandSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. However, the appearance ofVisions of Manawas the biggest surprise of Xbox Developer Direct. Visions of Manawas originally announcedduring The Game Awards last month. The new entry in theManafranchise received a short trailer at the time, which showcased a bit of its world and combat....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Joy George

Starfield Outposts Are Missing an Important Hygiene Feature

Summary Starfieldplayers have called attention to a surprising omission from the action RPG’s Outpost system, noting that for some reason there’s no way to add a shower to a player’s facilities. The Outpost feature isStarfield’s take onFallout 4’s Settlements, allowing players to claim an area as their home and build as they see fit. And while the Outpost system is very robust, it does have its quirks. The lack of showers is just one example, albeit quite a funny one....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Matthew Hall

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Traversal Should Take a Page Out of Sunset Overdrive Instead of Gotham Knights

Before gameplay for Rocksteady’sSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewas even revealed, the game immediately wrought comparison to the developer’sBatman: Arkhamseries. This is not unfounded, however, since it was confirmed thatSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguetakes place in the same canon, but as a four-player action shooter, it was undoubtedly going to be different from anything DC-related that Rocksteady has developed. Gameplay has now been shared forSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, just before it was hit with a delay that haspushed its release window to sometime in 2023....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Ray Hayes

Sun Haven: All Romance-able Bachelors and Bachelorettes

As any self-respecting farming game should,Sun Havengives the player the choice plethora of potential love interests. Keeping track of the likes and dislikes of the game’s fifteen eligible singles will prove lifesaving when it comes to wooing that special someone. While the game puts a distinct RPG-like twist on the genre,Sun Havenstays true toits roots as a farming simby offering 15 bachelors and bachelorettes from all walks of life with whom the player can fall in love....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1002 words · Crystal Rivas

Super Mario: Foreman Spike Explained

One of the first true video game characters of all time, Mario made his pixelated debut in 1981, in the arcade classicDonkey Kong. Following that, the Italian plumber brought his brother Luigi along for the ride in1983’sMario Bros., and started collecting a cast of villains and allies. Over the last few decades, that collection has only continued to grow, with some of the most iconic gaming characters of all time being included in the roster....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Kaitlyn Carr

The Planet Crafter: Where to Use the Fusion Cell

Players ofThe Planet Crafterwho look through all the items in the Blueprints screen will find something called the “fusion energy cell” sitting right at the end. As of the Lore and Automation update, players can getthe crafting blueprint for pulsar quartzat 175 GTi, but the fusion energy cell needs over double that, 360 GTi, to unlock. Unfortunately, players who get to this point may be disappointed by what they find. Not only does the fusion energy cell use valuable pulsar quartz to craft, it also doesn’t have a use in any craftable machine or building....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Kimberly Washington

This is Your Last Chance to Get Shiny Mew in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GOplayers that want to add a shiny Mew to their collection have until 8:00pm local time on July 12 to purchase the Masterwork Research story and get the All-in-One 151 quest.Shiny Mew is one of the rarest Pokemonin existence, and so this marks a unique opportunity forPokemonfans to add the highly elusive creature to their collection. The All-in-One 151 quest was added toPokemon GOas part of the game’s seventh anniversary celebration....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Benjamin Martin

Turtle Beach Files Patent for Voice Scrambling Headset

Gaming accessory companyTurtle Beachhas filed for a new patent which would allow the implementation of a voice scrambling feature. The feature is intended to allow for private communications between two people within a larger group of players, and functions in a rather interesting way. For those who may be unaware, Turtle Beach is a gaming peripheral company primarily known for its high-quality headsets. While the company still touts headsets as its chief offering, Turtle Beach has branched into a variety of gaming accessories over the years - including regular mics and a multitude of controllers - likethe VelocityOne Flightstick Game Controller, a flight simulator controller....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Kristen Miller

Warzone 2's Revive Pistol Explained

WithCall of Duty: Warzone 2recently releasing, this year’s ambitious and extensiveCoDlife cycle is fully underway. Providing a comprehensive free-to-play battle royale experience to new and old fans of the franchise, the new release has plenty of new content that is ripe for experimentation and exploration. While some massive overarching changes have been brought about byCall of Duty: Warzone 2, it is some of the smaller and more implicit additions that bring the most interesting new dynamics to the game....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Michael Berry

What to Expect from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC

The Legend of Zeldafranchise has always been one packed to the very brim with content. While some modern video game series can get away with putting out minimal content with the promise of more coming in post-launch updates,The Legend of Zeldafranchisehas never followed that design model, instead choosing to fill each and every game with an impressive amount of content, even including handheld titles. And when it comes toThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, that’s never been truer....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Justin Farrell

World of Warcraft Renames Controversial Cannibal Corpse NPC

In the wake of the legal turmoil surrounding Activision Blizzard, several alterations have been made to games, including the iconicWorld of Warcraft. While these changes appear to have been made to manage public opinion in the middle of several lawsuits, including one that directly addresses gender discrimination and Activision Blizzard’s reported frat boy culture, some may have more basis than others. One recent change made to aWorld of WarcraftNPC seems to have caught many fans off-guard....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Madison Sloan