EA Abandons One Of The Longest-Running Racing Franchises After 25 Years
Earlier today racing game developer Codemasters announced that it was no longer developing any future dirt rally racing games, ending a 25-year run that started back in 1998.
Nintendo Quietly Made A Big Change To The Nintendo Switch eShop
The Nintendo Switch received a major firmware update today that paves the way for its integration with the Switch 2 and institutes a less than stellar new regime of virtual game sharing. But firmware version 20.0.0 also made some other equally notable but less advertised changes, including a major shift to how…
Jack Black's Minecraft Chicken Song Just Broke A Billboard Charts Record
A Minecraft Movie is a box office juggernaut and has convinced loads of kids and teenagers to go out to the movies again (and cause chaos). And a song from the the live-action adaptation of the hit video game has set a new record: it’s the shortest track to ever make it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Creepy Horror Series Rusty Lake Celebrates Its 10th Birthday With A Surprise New Game And Film
It all began with Cube Escape back in April 2015. Two mobile games were released simultaneously, Cube Escape: The Lake and Cube Escape: Seasons. Each, at first glance, appeared to be part of the current trend for both digital and real-world escape room games, in which you solved puzzles to set yourself free from some…
Evil Dead Disappears From Stores Just Three Years After Release
Evil Dead: The Game arrived in 2022 to mixed reviews but strong fan support for its asymmetric multiplayer. Now, just three years later, the survival horror game is disappearing from store shelves, presumably because of expiring licenses.
Turn Off Car Damage In Forza Horizon 5 So You Can Race Around Like The Maniac You Are
Some players adore realism in their racing games, including mechanical and cosmetic damage that forces them to drive perfectly or risk breaking down mid-race. Other folks enjoy a more leisurely racing experience that lets them get away with being a bit more reckless (or a lot more reckless).
Be A Pal And Gift Some Cars To Your Friends In Forza Horizon 5
They say that giving is better than receiving. I say that depends on what’s being given or received. But it’s definitely great that Forza Horizon 5 gives you the ability to gift cars to your friends or random folks in the game. I mean, surely you’re not planning on driving literally every car you obtain in the game,…
16 Star Wars Easter Eggs From Andor Season 2
Star Wars Andor is back just over two years after its first season ended on Disney+. The first three episodes of season two premiered on Disney+ on April 22 and the show is just as good as before, with lots of great dialogue, intense action, and a whole bunch of tension. And sprinkled throughout Season 2 are some…
A Beginner's Guide To Mastering Lune In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lune’s already a boon to us all for being the person to shake Gustave out of his post-massacre fugue state and get this Expedition on the road. But now that you’re a dynamic duo, you have a whole new set of options in battle.
Everything You Need To Know About Overwatch 2’s Gundam Wing Collaboration
People in the center of the Overwatch and Gundam Venn Diagram got some fantastic news last week when Blizzard announced the collaboration of the iconic mecha anime with one fo the most popular hero shooters out there. Overwatch 2’s Gundam Wing event starts on April 29, 2025, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Gundam…
Nintendo's Big Switch Update Adds Virtual Game Sharing And More, With One Important Catch
The Nintendo Switch just got a major update to prepare for the arrival of Switch 2 in June. Ver. 20.0.0, released overnight, adds system transfers to Switch 2 as well as support for the new console’s GameShare feature and the sharing of virtual game cards. Players have quickly discovered a major caveat for that last…
Tom Cruise Endorsing Sinners Is Actually A Pretty Big Deal
As “Sinners” remains at the number one spot at the box office, it’s getting major love from some major stars, namely Tom Cruise. And his latest move—and what he’s telling people to do is just further proof of that.
Stardew Valley Creator Is Focused On Finishing His Next Game
Last year, Stardew Valley received a massive free update because its creator, Eric Barone, didn’t want to stop improving the beloved cozy farming game even eight years after it had launched. But now, he sounds committed to moving on from Stardew Valley for a few years while he finishes up his previously announced next…
Moldwasher Is A Power-Washing Sim For Pixel Art Perverts
A humble piece of sushi cleans mold off leftovers in the fridge. That’s the premise of Moldwasher, a small pixel art curio with serene ambient tunes that is coming to Steam later this year. It recently landed on the the r/powerwashingporn subreddit where it became a mini-sensation.
Titanfall Extraction Shooter Reportedly Canceled As EA Lays Off Hundreds
Between Apex Legends, the Star Wars: Jedi series, and other projects, Respawn Entertainment has a lot on its plate, so it’s a little shocking to hear that EA is laying off even more members of the studio this year. The cuts come amid hundreds of new layoffs at the publisher which reportedly canceled a Titanfall…
Marvel Fighting Game With Over 300 Characters Finally Coming To Steam
Marvel Contest of Champions, a long-running fighting game from mobile developer Kabam, is getting an official PC port and Steam release in the near future.
Where Does Sinners Rank Among The Best Vampire Flicks Of All Time?
Originating from folklore and legends across different cultures and centuries, the supernatural creatures with a lust for blood and a fear of garlic and crucifixes have become some of the most iconic figures in horror and popular culture. And some of the most popular. The Twilight film series alone grossed over $3…
Thunderbolts Sounds Like The Best MCU Movie In Years
Thunderbolts, the next big Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, lands in theaters this weekend. But after a few misfires and meh movies, like February’s Captain America: Brave New World, it started to feel like the MCU couldn’t score a home run. Thankfully, according to critics, Thunderbolts might be the return to form…
Here's How Forza Horizon 5 PS5 Players Can Race With Xbox Folks
After many years of Xbox and PC exclusivity, the Forza franchise is finally making its debut on PlayStation hardware with the release of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5. As exciting as it is for Sony fans to finally get a chance to dive into this exciting open-world racing series, it’s fair to wonder if these new players will…
How To Get Every Blossomdance Festival Ticket And Cosmetic In Monster Hunter Wilds' First Limited-Time Event
“The Festival of Accord - Blossomdance” event is finally live in Monster Hunter Wilds. While there are a bunch of fun things that have been added or changed for the game’s first limited-time event, the biggest highlight is unlocking new cherry blossom-themed equipment to change your hunter’s appearance with. That…
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