Hothead Games Has Shut Down

Summary Canadian developerHothead Gameshas shut down, according to its president. Theindie gamestudio focused on releasing mobile titles in recent years. Founded in 2006, Hothead Games was a Vancouver-based development studio that createdPenny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of DarknessandDeathSpank, as well as the mobile franchisesRivals at War,Kill Shot, andBig Win. It was started by former members of Radical Entertainment, the Activision subsidiary that is known by many for itsCrash Bandicootentries and theaction-packedPrototypegames....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Michael Peterson

How Mortal Kombat 1's Conan The Barbarian Perpetuates a Strange Cycle

Set to continue the series trend of retro film crossovers, Conan the Barbarian has been shown off as the next upcoming guest character arriving inMortal Kombat 1. Based on the likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s portrayal of the character in the 1982 movie, this incarnation hasfollowedMortal Kombat 11’s Terminatorin faithfully tapping into the nostalgia of the era that initially inspiredMK. With how much Conan has already inspired other media, however, it appears that his gameplay design could now be a part of creators operating in a referential loop....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Cheryl Smith

How to Get The New Year’s Top Hat Token & Party Time Shield in Monopoly GO

Quick Links Scopely is gearing up for a thrilling New Year’s Eve celebration inMonopoly GOby adding special events and minigames to welcome 2025. With the Jingle Joy album coming to a close, these events are your final shot at collecting your missing stickers and winning limited-edition collectibles. If you want to welcome the New Year in style, you wouldn’t want to miss out on theNew Year’s Top Hat Token and Party Time Shield....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Matthew Smith

How to Get the Sword of Kings in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

Quick Links The world ofDragon Quest 3 Remakeis filled with a constant barrage of monsters and enemies, so it’s good to have the best possible weapons at all times. Once you enterAlefgardin the second half of the game, and reach the town of Cantlin, you’ll discover a well-hidden side quest that will allow you to stop looking for weapons for the rest of the game. This is because you’ll be able to forge theSword of Kings....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Amber Mercado

How To Make Cinnamon Cookies In Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas brought many new recipes to their game in both recent updates but also in their new expansion packs as well.The Storybook Vale DLChas brought a brand-new collection of recipes that players can prepare within their game to replenish their energy and also fulfill quests. With this new expansion pack, players are introduced to brand-new biomes, which also produce many new ingredients which allow the players to make new dishes....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Christopher Daniel

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Puzzle Hints are Picture Perfect

One of the more sensible yet unexpected gameplay features inIndiana Jones and the Great Circleis undoubtedly the camera. Players purchase the camera at the Vatican’s post office, where they can also buy Map Guides revealing where the Vatican’s notes, relics, and Mysteries are inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle. The camera is then a non-interpolative means of gaining Adventure Points with players often prompted to equip the camera and take photographs of myriad points of interest, whether they’re story-related or of random landmarks, happenstances, NPCs, or cats....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Wesley Carroll

Infinity Nikki Players Getting Free Apology Gift

Summary Infinity Nikkiplayers can claim free items as compensation for the issues that popped up following the release of the popular title’s latest event. All sorts of materials, including plenty of gacha resources, have been gifted toInfinity Nikkiplayers since the game’s December 5 launch thanks to server maintenance sessions, bug fixes, and milestone unlocks. Infold Games’Infinity Nikkirecently received an update that added the Companion’s Day event, among other things, to the cozy open-world adventure experience....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Kari Frazier

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Will Provide An Update Regarding Culling Game Arc

Summary Quick Links Gege Akutami’sJujutsu Kaisenis one of the hottest prospects in the world. The series has sold more than 50 million copies, which is an incredible feat. While the manga has ended, the anime is far from over. After the conclusion of the second season, MAPPA wasted no time in announcing the next season of the anime. A lot of time has passed since the update, so fans are very eager to know the current status of the new season....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Kevin Thompson

Jujutsu Kaisen: Gege Reveals The New User Of Rika

Summary Quick Links Jujutsu Kaisenended recently and this month was extremely special for the fans since the final volume of the series was released in Japan officially. With the final volume, fans also got a new epilogue chapter, which was 16 pages long, and elaborated upon the life of various characters, as well as revealing the secrets of many others. The epilogue focused on multiple characters, and Gege wrote mini plots intothis covering the lives of Ozawa, Panda, Nobara, and Uraume....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1191 words · Jonathan Cooke

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Quick Links Sometimes, when dealing with enemies inLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, you don’t always have to take the route of shooting them or cutting them down with your lightsaber. As a Jedi, there aremany other abilities you can use, such as Force Push, Force Pull, and even Jedi Mind Tricks. If you are currently playingLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and are unsure how to use Jedi Mind Tricks to your advantage, there are certain steps and prerequisites you will need to follow....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Lisa Patterson

Marvel Rivals Reveals Season 1 Balance Changes

Summary Developer NetEase has released a new balance patch forMarvel Rivalsahead of the game’s brand-new season later this week. The patch includes nerfs, buffs, and other changes to various characters, including Black Panther, Hawkeye, Namor, and Psylocke. This givesMarvel Rivalsplayers quite a few things to figure out as they brace for Season 1, which will make significant changes of its own. Released at the tail end of 2024,Marvel Rivalshas quickly become one of the most popular new releases in recent memory, breathing new life into the ever-crowded hero-shooter genre....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Jimmy Soto

Marvel Rivals' Jeff the Land Shark Might Be More Than His Warm Smile

Summary In no time at all, Jeff the Land Shark has staked his claim on the heart ofMarvel Rivals, with an adorable personality and powerful skills that some might even say are far too powerful to be left in the game. Compared to the rest ofMarvel Rivals' lineup, Jeff might seem like an odd addition, especially given the game’s premise. However, NetEase Games would probably confirm that Jeff’s inclusion inMarvel Rivals' roster is anything but accidental, although he might be reduced in the public eye to nothing more than a comic relief character thrown in to bring balance to the game’s more serious themes....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Richard Chan

Marvel Rivals: Best Teammates For Spider-Man

Summary Marvel Rivalshas plenty of unique and fascinating characters to play between Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists. One of the best Duelists in theMarvelhero-shooter, as well as the most difficult hero to play, isSpider-Man. Spider-Man is a phenomenal assassin-like DPS hero that can very quickly swing to the back line of an enemy team, take out ‘squishier’ characters like Cloak and Dagger or Hawkeye, and just as quickly return to his own team....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Eric Martin