Legacy PlayStation Store Shut Down Highlights the Downside of Digital Media

With Sony rumored to be shutting down the PlayStation store for the PSP, PS3, and PS Vita this summer, fans are left wondering what will happen to their digital libraries if the company does close down their online storefronts. Whether it’s accessibility, saving space, or damage protection, more and more players have begun shifting towards a digital game library over the years. However, this also raises the question of how ownership for digital games changes once a distribution service is taken down....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Robert Russo

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Seems to Be More of a SW Game Than Lego Game

WhenLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagafirst got announced, it was already clear that it would be aLEGO Star Warsgame unlike any other.LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaset out to compile all nine of the mainStar Warsmovies, marking one of the first times that all threeStar Warstrilogies would be unified under one roof. Travellers' Tales is no stranger to adapting large numbers ofStar Warsmovies at once, butThe Skywalker Sagastill seemed like a pretty ambitious project....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 946 words · Martha Griffith

May's Fortnite Crew Pack Is More Packed Than Ever

TheFortniteCrew Pack for May has an extensive amount of member benefits, and players might not want to ignore this opportunity to get them. TheFortniteCrew membership has been available for over two years now, and it’s been a success so far. It gives members access to exclusive cosmetics and includes Battle Pass renewal. In addition, it’s not uncommon for some months to come with completely different new perks. Many players enjoy having this type of offer available to them, and some even believe that othergames such asOverwatch 2should have a similar subscription service....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Deborah Carroll

Minecraft Player Makes Impressive Pirate Cove in Hardcore World

Summary AMinecraftfan has built a pirate cove as their hideout in the hardcore server they are playing in with their friends.Hardcore mode inMinecraftis already a tough space to survive in, so it is understandable why these gamers have decided to play together, building their base to be hidden away from the dangerous enemies in the world. Even though plenty of the game’s player base prefers sticking to the sandbox features of the title, there are those who deeply enjoy thesurvival challenges ofMinecraft’s hardcore mode....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Erin Larson

Minecraft: How to Find the Deep Dark and Ancient City

Following up on the theme of caves fromMinecraft’slast update, the Wild Update introduced a new, fantastical biome called the deep dark biome. Home to the fearsome Warden, the biome has been highly anticipated by fans of Mojang’s iconic sandbox games for months now. RELATED:Minecraft: Pro Tips For Exploring Caves However, as with all cool and interesting places inMinecraft, finding it is another story. Deep dark biomes and their new structure, the Ancient City, can be tricky to find if players have no clue where and how to start looking....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Kelsey Harvey

Monster Hunter World 2 Should Take a Page Out of Horizon Forbidden West's DLC Playbook

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreakis winding down its updates, and with that many are hoping the announcement ofMonster Hunter World 2to come soon. The originalMonster HunterWorldblew players away with its quality-of-life features, seamless environments, visuals, and strong gameplay loop. It stands to reason that the entry which helpedMonster Huntertruly find its global footing could get a direct sequel, likely with some enhancements inherited fromRise. How much they overlap remains to be seen, but the aerial mobility honed across both entries seems to be where the series is heading....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Ashley Santiago

NICKMERCS Wants More Call of Duty: Warzone 2 LAN Events to Expose Cheaters

Popular streamer NICKMERCS is hopingCall of Duty: Warzone 2developers will consider hosting more tournaments for competitive players, but only if they are hosted on a local network. NICKMERCS expressed dismay at the alternative, an online tournament that may breed opportunities for “scammers and cheaters.” Call of Duty: Warzone 2is the latest entry in theWarzonebattle royale series by developers Infinity Ward and Raven Software. The free-to-play companion title toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2recently released its second season....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Mark Schneider

Nintendo Looking to Release More Switch Consoles to Meet Demand

Like so many things right now, the supply chain for theNintendo Switchis being disrupted by the Coronavirus. This means fans are seeing less of the console in stores despite the extremely high demand caused by thestay at home ordersmany are complying with. To make things worse, there are countless scalpers buying theNintendo Switchconsoles at market value as soon as they are restocked only to turn around and sell them online at a marked up price in an effort to make a profit....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Monica Scott

Nobody Saves the World's Lack of Couch Co-Op is a Big Missed Opportunity

Massive AAA releases tend to define any given year for the video game industry, with titles likeElden Ring,Horizon Forbidden West,God of War Ragnarok, andThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2currently set in 2022’s line-up. However, indie games have become just as likely to catch attention en masse.PhasmophobiaandAmong Usbroke through the noise in 2020, for example, and 2021 saw widespread discussion of games likeLoop HeroandUnpacking. One of the first break-out indie hits this year appears to beNobody Saves the World....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Lauren Golden

One Piece: 10 Devil Fruit Abilities That Can Perfectly Counter Crocodile

Few anime worlds are as expansive and creative as Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piece.After over 20 years, this anime continues to enthrall fans with an expansive library of characters and abilities. One of the oldest adversaries in the series, Crocodile, is known for his sand-based Suna Suna no Mi logia fruit. He’s able to transform into and control sand, an ability that lets him rule over the desert kingdom of Alabasta for years....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1151 words · Michael Conrad

One Piece: The Return Of Enel, Explained

Oda’sOne Piecehas seen the introduction of some of the very best villains over the course of time, as is expected of a series that has run for so long. The quality that Oda has maintainedfor his storytelling as well as his characterwriting is subliminal. Not only are the main characters written to absolute perfection, but so are the villains. Of course, when thinking of the bestOne Piecevillains, fans often turn to the likes of Doflamingo, Crocodile, or Kaido, to name a few, however, one of the very best ones who often flies under the radar is Enel....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1233 words · Sandra Roth

Overwatch Fans Frustrated That The Pink Mercy Skin Is Not Returning in Anniversary Event

Blizzard’s 2016 hero-shooter success,Overwatch, is on its way out, soon to be replaced byOverwatch 2following an open beta later this year. With the development team hard at work on the new game,Overwatchhas been somewhat left behind and, much to the chagrin of some fans, so has a certain skin. Instead of unique legendary skins, this year’s annual Anniversary event promises returning fan favorites and the unvaulting of skins previously only obtained through limited-time challenges....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Brittany West

Persona 5 Areas That Could Return In Phantom X

The much-awaited sequel forPersona 5,Persona 5: The Phantom X, is rapidly gaining traction due to a wealth of new information coming in due to the beta launching on July 23, 2025. Although the beta is restricted to China, players have been able to accessPersona 5: The Phantom Xvia other means. RELATED:Familiar Faces To Expect In Persona 5: Phantom X Going by the available information,Persona 5: The Phantom Xplayers will surely feature a lot of familiar locations in-game, although more could be added in the future since the game is only in beta....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Clifford Young