Marathon is a Paid Game With 3 Maps at Launch

Summary Bungie’s upcoming first-person shooter gameMarathonwill not be free-to-play like many may have assumed, but will instead be a paid title. Fans have known aboutBungie’s plannedMarathonreboot for years, but the studio has just now pulled the curtain back on the extraction shooter with new gameplay videos, trailers, and concrete information on what to expect. TheMarathongameplay trailerrevealed four of the game’s unique playable Runners, intense extraction shooter gameplay, release date, and closed alpha start date....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Anthony Chen

Mario & Luigi: Brothership Makes a Case For Another Nintendo Project

Mario & Luigi: Brothershipmade its mark as the return of a series that fans have longed for. The game has certainly shown that people still enjoy the formula established so long ago, as the game has seen a good amount of success. Given how the most recent entry has proven that there is still a deep love and anticipation for theMario & Luigiseriesof games, perhaps Nintendo might consider a project that can help further revitalize what many thought would become a relic of the company’s past....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Kelli Higgins

Minecraft Fan Shares Convenient 'Ghast Garage' Build

Summary One helpful and easy-to-replicateMinecraftbuild shared by a fan online provides a safe place for players to dock their happy ghast companions when not riding them through the skies of their worlds. Happy ghasts are among the most recent content additions confirmed to be coming toMinecraftlater this year, and while the new mob won’t officially be coming to the game until this year’s Summer content drop, players can check them out right now in the game’s latest snapshot version....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Hector Lucas

My Hero Academia: Best Meta Liberation Army Members

Summary Despite being revealed fairly late intoMy Hero Academia’s story, the Meta Liberation Army ends up playing a pretty huge role in the grand scheme of things. Led by the devious and charismatic Re-Destro, this group’s primary goal is to break the confines that have been set by the heroes, allowing the average citizen to be proud of their Quirks and be able to use them when they please, rather than being forced to hide their abilities....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1251 words · Taylor Jones

My Hero Academia: Most Hateable Characters, Ranked

Summary TheMy Hero Academiamanga is slowly coming to an end, with its last few chapters wrapping up the story as the day is saved. While the anime’s final season approaches, looking back on the series and its characters speaks to just how far their journey has come.My Hero Academiahas delivered breathtaking encountersand emotional storiesthat have left impressions on fans worldwide. My Hero Academiais filled with incredible characters, both heroes and villains, who have defined the series....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Amber Smith

Neon Giant Discusses Advantages of Having a Smaller Team When Making a Video Game

Swedish developerNeon Giantis hard at work developing its new title, a first-person game with the working codename Project Impact. Its maiden title,The Ascent, was released in 2021 and proved to be a popular isometric twin-stick ARPG. That game’s success, along with the studio being acquired by Krafton in 2022, has led toNeon Giantexpanding in size, as well as ambition. Game Rant sat down with Neon Giant’s Creative Director Tor Frick to discuss the studio’s journey so far....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Dwayne Wagner

Nintendo Addresses Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Controversy

Summary Nintendo has addressed the ongoing controversy related toNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, as players are frustrated that the new system’s tech demo won’t be included for free. It was previously confirmed thatNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tourwould cost $9.99, and the company is now defending this decision, offering new insight into what the title will include. During a lengthy Direct livestream on April 2, fans were given theirfirst proper look at the Nintendo Switch 2, including the new console’s specs, initial game lineup, and more....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Katrina Hayes

NYTs Strands Hints, Tips, and Answers for Today, July 05, 2025

Quick Links TheStrandsgrid today hides secrets in plain sight. Your mission? Decipher their hidden relationships, and find all the hidden words inside the grid. You need to uncover them all using just one cryptic clue while ensuring every letter is used exactly once. It is no easy task, even for those who knowhow to playStrandswell. Whether you’re staring at the grid with no ideas or just missing that final word, this guide is here to help....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Craig Thompson

Oblivion Remastered: How To Join The Dark Brotherhood

Some of the most well-known quests inOblivion Remasteredare also its darkest, and few factions are quite as aligned withtwisted ambition as the Dark Brotherhood.Oblivion Remasteredplayers can join the Dark Brotherhood almost immediately upon starting the game, before you even reach Level 2, if you know where to go. To join the Dark Brotherhood,Oblivion Remasteredplayers must fulfill several requirements. This guide explains all three steps you must complete to become a member of the Dark Brotherhood inOblivion Remastered, and offers tips to help you join the Dark Brotherhood and start these uniquely dark faction quests (andeven become a Vampire) faster....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Stephanie Frey

One Honkai: Star Rail Character Needs More Time in the Limelight

It was made clear at the start ofHonkai: Star Rail’s current story arc that most of the playable characters would be from Amphoreus. It’s not just becauseHonkai: Star Railwants to put the spotlight on the world, but it’s also because the mysterious planet is isolated from the rest of the cosmos, making it impossible for characters from different locations to show up. As of now, the majority of playable characters fromHonkai: Star RailVersion 3....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Michelle Sanchez

Phasmophobia Console Version Passes Incredible Sales Milestone

Summary Phasmophobiahas crossed a major sales threshold on console, with 3 million copies of the game having now reached gamers on PlayStation and Xbox systems. The impressive milestone is nothing to scoff at, and is just the latest in the impressive sales figures thatPhasmophobiahas produced over the years. Phasmophobiaplayers on PC have been delighting in the game since its early access release in 2020, but console gamers only got in on the fun in late 2024....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Misty Anderson

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Battle Royale Could Be Hiding A Mythical Pokemon

After finally revealing howPokemon Legends: Z-Agot its name, the game’s new approach to trainer battles and its Z-A Royale premise could allude to the potential return of one particular Mythical Pokemon. With a projected launch date set for late 2025, Game Freak has been pulling out the stops with new gameplay trailers showcasing some of its most anticipated and significant features, ranging from revealing its intergenerational trio of starter Pokemon toflipping the script withPokemon’s battle mechanics....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Michelle Daniel

Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Tinkaton ex Deck

Quick Links Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocketconsistently shakes up the PvP meta with each new expansion set that is released. With every new collection that makes its way into the game, the total number of cards increases, creating brand-new viable strategies and synergies between both old and new cards on the scene. Shining Revelry is one of the many expansion sets released thus far inPokemon TCG Pocket.It has brought several notable ace Pokemon and a collection of shiny cards, much likethe physical TCG’s Paldean Fatesand Hidden Fates sets....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Sheryl Gray