Star Wars Zero Company Reveals First Trailer and Gameplay

Summary EA has unveiled the new strategy gameStar Wars Zero Company.Star Wars Zero Companywas revealed on July 27, 2025 atStar WarsCelebration event in Japan. Any entertainment franchise as popular asStar Warsinevitably gets an array of video game adaptations, but George Lucas' most famous brainchild has a particularly diverse and wide-ranging set of games under its banner. Ranging fromalmost universally belovedStar WarsgameslikeKnights of the Old RepublicandBattlefrontto off-the-wall party fare likeStar Wars KinectandSuper Bombad Racing, the franchise has something for any taste in video games....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Danny Dixon

Stardew Valley Fan Shows Off Adorable Tattoo

Summary OneStardew Valleyfan took to social media to show off their small, cute tattoo featuring the Golden and Blue chickens with a heart between them.Stardew Valleydoesn’t get old and continues to capture players’ attention, with many still enjoying the cozy world created by solo developer ConcernedApe. Stardew Valley is one of the many successful indie storiesout there. Over the course of four years, Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, worked alone to build the entire game....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Susan Lawrence

Stellar Blade Director is Now Incredibly Rich

Summary Stellar Bladedirector and Shift Up founder Kim Hyung-tae is now one of the 50 richest people in Korea, with his net worth being in the $725 million range. The success of 2024’sStellar Bladeboosted Shift Up to new levels of success, with the game continuing to receive updates well into the new year and a PC port on the way. One of thebest-rated games of 2024,Stellar Bladewas released as a PlayStation 5 exclusive and continues to pull in players nearly one year after its launch....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Gloria Sanchez

Sunderfolk's Rogue Class Explained

Sunderfolkis a turn-based tactical RPG, and it wears its inspirations firmly on its sleeves. Chief among these inspirations is undoubtedlyDungeons and Dragons, which appears to have had a particularly strong influence on the game’s classes. In keeping with its tabletop inspirations,Sunderfolkheavily prioritizes collaborative play. Players still have the option to run a single-player campaign, but are highly encouraged to instead bring a full party of friends for their adventure.Sunderfolkallows for parties of up to four players, along with six playable classes for each player to choose from....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Terry Torres

The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Needs Willow, Not Spike

Summary TheBuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot may not have any concrete story details or an official pilot order, but I, along with many fans, hope that there will be some good news soon. TheWB drama that aired for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003told a gripping story about a teenager balancing her life fighting vampires with trying to have some fun and be a regular young adult. In the years since, I’ve wondered if a reboot or revival could be possible as the stars have commented on it several times....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Ronald Wolfe

The Duskbloods Multiplayer Takes Inspiration From One Tabletop RPG Mechanic

Summary Though it has been compared extensively toBloodborne,The Duskbloodsdraws its inspiration from many different and varied sources. The PVPVE game type has let FromSoftware explore a lot of ideas that its more linear single-player games might not, from a roster of powerful characters to setting its maps across different periods of time. But it isn’t just by looking inward at past games that FromSoftware has been pushing the envelope forward.The Duskbloodstakes inspiration from other genres of video game, and even further afield....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Michael Graham

The Nintendo Switch 2's Familiar Design Is a Double-Edged Sword

One of the more interesting, and possibly underwhelming, elements of theNintendo Switch 2is just how similar it is to its predecessor. Yes, Nintendo’s upcoming hybrid console appears to be a massive step-up in terms of processing power and quality-of-life features, with clever and creative design choices like the mouse functionality of the Joy-Con 2s, but at a glance, one could be forgiven for thinking that theSwitch 2is just a slightly modified original Switch....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Erin Savage

The Sims 4: Best Custom Content Creators

Summary Custom content (CC) is one of the best ways to personalize and upgradeThe Sims 4experience.Unlike downloading mods, which change gameplay mechanics or add new systems, CC focuses on adding cosmetic items like hairstyles, clothing, furniture, decor, and more. From ultra-realistic Alpha-style looks to Maxis-match furniture sets and functional objects, there’s custom content out there for every kind of Simmer. Whether players are revamping their Sims’ style, refreshing their homes, or giving pets a fabulous makeover, these CC creators are serving serious inspiration....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1049 words · Kristina Mcintosh

Where To Catch Ice Pip in Stardew Valley

Quick Links Fishing is one of five core skills inStardew Valleythat your farmer can level up by catching fish. Catching every fish out there in the Valley is a key requirement forachieving true game perfection. If you’re working towards that goal, you’ll often find yourself hunting down a specific fish, like Ice Pips. The Ice Pip is a rare fish inStardew Valleywith a pale blue body with darker blue markings, giving it a cool, icy vibe....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Jessica Wells

Xbox Exclusive Title Announced in 2021 Gets Surprising Update

Summary After nearly four years since its initial reveal, upcoming Xbox console exclusiveContrabandhas received a development update. The long silence surroundingContrabandled manyXboxfans to believe that the game had been quietly canceled, but it appears work on the elusive exclusive continues to chug along. Back during Xbox’s E3 presentation in June 2021,Just CausedeveloperAvalanche Studios teamed up with Xbox to announceContraband, a co-op smuggler game set in the South America-inspired fictional 1970s world of Bayan, for Xbox Series X/S and PC....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · James Mckinney

Yellowjackets Fan Makes Pit Girl Trap in Minecraft

Summary This article contains spoilers for Yellowjackets season 3. Yellowjacketsbecame one of the most talked-about shows in 2025 while season 3 was airing, and a fan recently built a pit trap from the show inMinecraft. Mojang Studios’ sandbox game continues to be one of the most popular expanses to build in, and theYellowjacketspit is not the first pop-culture reference to appear inMinecraft.Lord of the Ringsfans have recreated Middle-earth in the game, for example, as the possibilities are endless thanks to the title’s tools and materials....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jessica Barnett

'It Was Better Than The Manga': One Piece Fans React to Kizaru Vs. Luffy

This post contains spoilers for One Piece. Summary TheOne Pieceanime has once again proven why it is in a different league than most weekly anime. Toei Animation has ensured that the cream of the crop is working on the anime, so there will be absolutely zero quality issues. When the previewfor One Piece Episode 1127 was revealed, fans instantly knew that it was going to be fabulous. However, they had no idea the action sequences would be comparable to a movie....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Thomas Gallagher

'It's Still DK': Donkey Kong Country Artist Addresses New Design Controversy

Summary Kevin Bayliss, the artist behind Kong’s redesign inDonkey Kong Country, has defended the character’s new look in the recently announcedDonkey Kong Bananza. Bayliss' work onDonkey Kong Countrymarked the franchise’s first major redesign, arriving 13 years after the original game’s release. Now, 31 years later, Kong has been reimagined once again inDonkey Kong Bananza, a change that has garnered Bayliss' support despite sparking controversies within the community. Donkey Kong’s design has evolved throughout Nintendo’s history, even making its way to the silver screen with a fresh look inThe Super Mario Bros....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Miss Amy Morales