The Sonic the Hedgehog Movies Need to Move On From This Character

Summary Sonic the Hedgehog 3introduces many new characters and also brings back some familiar faces. Among the returning cast members is Jim Carrey, whocame out of retirementto pull double duty inSonic 3as his regular villain Dr. Robotnik, plus Robotnik’s grandfather Gerald. TheSonic the Hedgehogmovies draw on many of the iconic characters introduced in SEGA’s video games. Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Knuckles (Idris Elba), Tails (Colleen O’Shuagnessey), and Shadow (Keanu Reeves) are some of the notable characters who have made the jump from game to screen....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Derrick Cannon

Virtua Fighter Needs to Put Money Where its Mouth Is After Concept Trailer

Sega’s long-dormantVirtua Fighterfranchise will be making a comeback, with the publisher recently revealing that none other than Ryu Ga Gotoku will be helming its next entry. With RGG’s portfolio being mostly dominated by the prolificYakuzafranchise, which certainly borrows its fair share from the fighting game genre, hopes are high that this nextVirtua Fighterwill be something special. Though oftenreferred to asVirtua Fighter 6, this next entry’s official title has yet to be unveiled....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Glenn Ellis

Western RPGs With The Best Side Content

Summary Western RPGs stand out for offering vast, immersive worlds filled withopportunities to explore far beyond any main narrative. These titles often blend engaging stories with extra activities that enrich the experience, allowing players to connect more deeply with the environments and revealing the importance of well-crafted secondary content. Thus, the best RPGs with side content are those that successfully add value to the overall journey. This includes the narrative impact of optional activities, the diversity and creativity found in primary objectives, and the way these elements enhance worldbuilding....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Patricia Brown

What Happens to Leftover Tokens After Sticker Drop Ends in Monopoly GO?

Monopoly GOhas reintroduced the Sticker Drop minigame in January 2025 as a way to help players win sticker packs of varying rarities and even a Wild Sticker to complete their Jingle Joy album. Similar to other Peg-E minigames, you first need to collect Peg-E tokens to play Sticker Drop. Since there are multiple ways to grab Peg-E Tokens, you’ll probably have a bunch of them left even after claiming theWild Sticker inMonopoly GO....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Angela Powell

What Is the Event Pass in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 & Warzone?

Quick Links Since adopting a live-service model,Call of Dutyhas introduced numerous systems forunlocking exclusive cosmetic rewards, catering to both free and premium players. Among these, the Battle Pass – popularized by free-to-play games – has become a central feature, offering tiered rewards. InBlack Ops 6andWarzone, a new addition is the Event Pass, designed to coincide with limited-time themed events. This system offers players an additional progression path to unlock unique cosmetics....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Anthony Turner

What to Expect From Fortnite's Leaked Hatsune Miku Collab

Recent leaks have suggested that Hatsune Miku may be coming toFortniteas one part of a larger collaboration. The crossover has yet to be officially revealed, and even the details in the initial leak were relatively sparse. However, there are a few major takeaways that fans may be able to expect from Hatsune Miku’s role in the upcomingFortniteevent. In this case, the majority of speculation must be sourced directly from Miku’s background....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Cindy Rios

Which Mission Is The Point Of No Return In Stalker 2?

There’s a certain moment inStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’sstory, that if activated, will mark as a point of no return for the player. What this essentially means is that players will be locked out of exploring the zone, finishing up any pending side-quests, or simply collecting any artifacts that were missing in their collection. After crossing said point, you’ll be put on a linear path that leads toward one of the endings of the game....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Jack Stone

Why Now is The Time to Start Playing Castlevania Dominus Collection

Despite it being such an influential cornerstone of gaming history,Castlevaniahas been on the backburner for series publisher Konami. In the last 10 years, the franchise hasn’t received a single new game for home consoles, whether it be a spin-off or a mainline entry. However, a fewCastlevaniagame compilations have been released during that time frame. In 2019, Konami launched theCastlevania Anniversary Collectionto commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary, and in 2021, it released theCastlevania Advance Collection, both of which were well-received....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · David Howard

Why The Only Man Kokushibo Truly Feared Was Yoriichi

Quick Links WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Demon Slayer manga. Out of the Twelve Kizuki, Kokushibo, the Upper Rank One is the most feared and the most terrifying one inDemon Slayer. In terms of power, he is almostequal to Muzan Kibutsuji, the strongest demon of all time. He was part of theDemon Slayercorps along with his twin brother, and he was a remarkable swordsman before becoming a demon....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1091 words · Joan Smith

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Balatro-Like Day-One Game

Summary Xbox Game Pass Ultimatehas addedWildfrostto its ever-expanding content catalog, which qualifies as a day-one release on account of the game’s Xbox console ports being brand-new. This is the fifth new title to reach Microsoft’s subscription service since the beginning of December, and the 138th newXbox Game Passaddition in 2024. Developed by Deadpan Games and Gaziter,Wildfrostis a deck-building roguelike set in a frosty world of endless winter that its players are tasked with ending....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Willie Silva PhD

XDefiant is Shutting Down

Summary Mark Rubin, executive producer of Ubisoft’s first-person shooterXDefiant, has confirmed that the game will be shut down next year.XDefiantwas released in May 2024, and positioned itself as a trueCall of Dutycompetitor, although it hasn’t quite worked out for the live-service title. UponXDefiant’s launch earlier this year, the game came in for plenty of praise from FPS fans. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but it represented a fun new player in the casual shooter market....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Jeffrey Contreras

YouTuber Gets Native PS3 Emulation Running on PS5 Hardware

Summary A tech YouTuber has managed to successfully run PS3 games onPlayStation 5hardware. The prospect of running PS3 games natively onPS5has been widely debated for several years, but this recent test proves that the current-generation console is indeed capable of the same on a technical level. As it stands, the PS5 is backwards compatible with the PS4 and a growing list of PS1, PS2, and PSP classics by way of the PS Plus Premium subscription service....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Anna West

Zenless Zone Zero Confirms Version 1.5 Special Program Livestream Date and Time

Summary Zenless Zone Zerorevealed the start date and time for its upcoming Version 1.5 “Astra-nomical Moment” for January 10. With each release,Zenless Zone Zerocontinues to evolve from its launch version back in July 2024, with Version 1.4 having had the biggest impact on the overall experience. With Version 1.4’s release back on June 30, 2025,Zenless Zone Zeroadded one of its most anticipated charactersin Hoshimi Miyabi, a powerful Void Hunter and current chief of the game’s Section 6 faction....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Bobby Hicks