Five Years Later, Mortal Kombat 11 Still Has a Lot to Teach MK1

Summary Originally released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC back on July 10, 2025,Mortal Kombat 11turns five years old today, though that might be hard to believe for some fans. Generally speaking,Mortal Kombat 11has aged fairly well, both in terms of graphics and gameplay. Though they might not shine quite as brightly asMortal Kombat 1’s,MK11’s arenas still look vibrant and lively, and though they might not be as fluid or responsive asMortal Kombat 1’s,MK11’s combosstill feel great to execute....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Jocelyn Navarro

Fortnite Releases First Chapter 5 Season 2 Teaser

Summary Fortnitehas revealed the first official teaser for Chapter 5 Season 2, drastically increasing fan hype.FortniteChapter 5 Season 1 launched on June 26, 2025, and it replaced the beloved Season OG. While players certainly enjoyed the return of the originalFortnitemap, they had to say goodbye and welcome a brand-new island with the release of Chapter 5. For the past three months, gamers have been enjoying the heist theme that came withFortniteSeason 1: Underground....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Jenna Mcdaniel

Genshin Impact: Cloud Retainer Build Guide (Xianyun Build Guide)

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Xianyun is an interestingGenshin ImpactSupport, to say the least. She combines multiple utilities with her kit and can help her team in many areas. First, she can make her team Plunge attack easily while buffing their damage. She can also trigger Viridescent Venerer since she’s anAnemo user inGenshin Impact. Lastly, she’s also able to heal the entire squad, saving space for more Sub-DPS in the team....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Jacqueline Craig

Honkai: Star Rail Chart Leaks More Than 20 Upcoming Characters

A new leak fromHonkai: Star Railshows off more than 20 upcoming characters planned for the game, detailing each member’s element and Path. While the newest RPG fromGenshin Impactdeveloper HoYoversedebuted with more than 20 playable characters for the game’s launch last month, the developer has not been shy about introducing more.The upcoming Version 1.1 update, scheduled for next week, is set to introduce three new characters to the game with Silver Wolf, Luocha, and Yukong....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Alan Rodriguez

Leaker Hints at Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Starter Types, Confirming Popular Theory

Pokemon ScarletandVioletwere announced over three months ago, but no official follow-up trailers or press releases came to provide fans with more information on what to expect from the Gen 9 games. A recurring thread has been that of predictingwhat sort of regional formsPokemon ScarletandVioletwill feature, as well as what the corresponding box Legendaries would look like or what types would they be. Of course, another popular form of speculation for thePokemoncommunity thus far has been that of guessing the types of Gen 9 starters' final evolutions....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Jason Russo

Leaker Teases Yet Another Persona Remake and 3 Other Atlus Games

Summary A remake of the originalPersonagame is in the works, according to an established Atlus insider. The same source has also teased three other unannounced games from thePersonadeveloper that are yet to be announced, including a mysterious Netflix project. Atlus insider Midori took to Twitter on February 6 to claim that the Sega-owned studio is currentlyworking on the remakes ofPersona 2andPersona 4. Responding to a question from one of their followers, the leaker said both of those projects currently “exist at Atlus....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Michael Benson

Metal Gear Solid – Unconventional Methods To Defeat Bosses

Summary Boss battles are some of the most memorable aspects of theMetal Gear Solidseries. They often come with creative designs, and really chew the scenery when they make their presence known before the big fight begins. The battles inMetal Gear Solidthemselves prove to be well-thought-out from a creative standpoint, throwing in some nasty attack patterns and tactics to dodge and memorize. RELATED:Every Metal Gear Game Ranked By How Long They Take To Beat...

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1219 words · Alex Mcneil

Minecraft's Unused Illusioner Mob Shouldn't Be Left By the Wayside Forever

Summary Over the course ofMinecraft’s 15-year-long history, many mobs have been added to the game. From the teleporting endermen to the whirling breezes in the Tricky Trials update, new mobs have bolsteredMinecraft’s world and combat in many ways. However, not every mob concept makes its way out of the pre-design stage, such as the giant zombie or killer bunny. Many of these mobs can be found inMinecraft’s files but can only be spawned with in-game commands rather than using eggs in creative mode....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Keith Beasley

Nintendo Shares Bad News for Mario Kart Tour Fans

Summary After launching on mobile devices four years ago,Mario Kart Tourwill stop receiving content updates. The mobile racing game will receive a few more tours for players to enjoy before that happens though, so there’s still time for racers to get involved withMario Kart Tourwhile they still can. Since the launch ofMario Kart Tourback on Jun 09, 2025, many fans of the racing franchise have been excited to get their hands on the pocket edition ofMario Kart....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Robert Haynes

Nostalgic Image Shows How the Xbox 360 Dashboard Changed Over the Years

In an image posted online, afan has shown how theXbox 360dashboard changed over the years of its lifespan. TheXbox 360’s lifespan was eight years before it was finally replaced by the Xbox One, which is unusually long for a console. Released in 2005, the Xbox 360 is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, its rivalry with the PlayStation 3 one of the strongest in gaming history. Nowadays, the console can be considered “retro,” and in the digital era, this has unfortunate connotations where servers continue to cost money to host....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Kimberly Parker

PlayStation Japan Studio Restructure Leads to Developer Exodus

The reorganization of Sony’s Japan Studio, which has been responsible for PlayStation hits such asThe Last Guardian,Bloodborne,Demon’s SoulsPS5, and many others, begins today. The restructuring arrives after many of theSonyJapan Studio’s veterans announced they were leaving the company. Rumors began to circulate late last year that the majority of the Japan Studio’s staff were laid off, prompting many to believe that the studio was going to shut down for good. In February,Sony announced that the studio would remain open, but would be reorganized to center around the ASOBI Team, the team of developers within the Japan Studio that createdAstro’s Playroom....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Jonathan Morse

Pokemon Fan Finds Binder Full of Classic Cards When Cleaning Out Garage

ThePokemonfranchise has inspired people from multiple generations since the launch of the original TV series back in the nineties. Since then, the franchise has released numerous video games, movies, comics, and other media, gathering a massive fan base in the process. These fans show their affection forPokemonthrough various means, like collecting cards and creating different types of fan art, among many others. Moreover, as fans eagerly wait for the next games,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, they regularly come up with artwork based on the new pocket monsters to be introduced, like Smoliv, Sprigatito, and Fuecoco....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Lisa Wang

Real-Life Cats Are Loving Watching Their Owners Play Stray

Stray, the game about helping a cat lost in a futuristic, cyberpunk city occupied by robots get home has been on thewishlists of many gamers. The prospect of playing as a cat has peaked the interest of many potential players, though asStrayjust released, it remains to be seen if it meets the expectations of those who have been waiting for it. While fans wait for the player review scores to start rolling in, it seems that at least one additional demographic is intrigued by the game: players' cats....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · William Aguirre