All OG Heists in GTA Online

Quick Links Completing heists is one of the most popular and rewarding activities inGrand Theft Auto Online, but unlike most other missions, it cannot be done solo, as players always need a crew, even if it’s supposed to be as small as a two-person group. This makes it a little bit difficult for random teammates to coordinate with each other, but the final prize is still good enough to encourage players to participate in the heists....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Charles Mccormick

Assassin's Creed Shadows: A Collection of Crests Quest Walkthrough

Quick Links Kamon Crestsare one of many types of collectibles you can find inAssassin’s Creed Shadows.These clan crests represent many of the most powerful Daimyo, and are usually hidden deep within the castles and forts of Japan. There are nine Kamon Crests in total, and finding them all will complete the collectible side-quest “A Collection of Crests.” In this guide, we’ll show youwhere to find all nine Kamon Crests in Assassin’s Creed Shadows....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Elizabeth Smith

Astro Bot's Rapid Rise Hopefully Isn't the End For This PlayStation Mascot

Astro Bothas become a rousing success for Sony since its release at the end of 2024. Between its glowing critical and commercial success and its numerous Game of the Year wins,Astro Bothas charmed and delighted audiences of all ages. Between its clever platforming gameplay and loving odes to Sony’s long history, it stands out as one of the best games on the PlayStation 5 today. Between its success and Sony’s previous entry in the series,Astro’s Playroom, it appearsAstro Bothas become the new premier platformer franchisefor the PlayStation family of consoles....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Leslie Jackson

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Get Lightning Jabber & Build Guide

Quick Links InBaldur’s Gate 3, theLightning Jabberis a thowable spear thatdeals additional +1d4 lightning damage to enemies struck by it. With the release ofPatch 8 subclasses, especially theGiant Barbarian subclass, this spear has earned its place as a strong thrown weapon inAct 2. However, acquiring the Lightning Jabber involveslocating and defeating a group of shadow-cursed Kuo-Toas, and looting the weapon from the Kuo-Toa chief’s corpse. Here’s where to find the Lightning Jabber inBaldur’s Gateand the recommended thrown build to maximize the weapon’s damage....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Kelly Craig

Best Games on 7th Generation Consoles

The seventh generation of consoles changed everything. From 2005 to 2013, the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii pushed gaming into the HD era, introducedopen worldsthat actually felt alive, and gave players stories that hit harder than ever before. Developers experimented with mechanics that would become industry standards, and multiplayer gaming truly exploded. Some titles have faded into memory, but these titles remain just as groundbreaking and unforgettable as they were at launch....

May 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1306 words · George Farmer

Best Games to Be Responsible for Character Survival

The role ofchoice in video gamescan take player immersion into a story one step further by creating a newfound level of responsibility and a multitude of different experiences for players to unlock. Through the split-second decisions available in these games, players can unlock diverging quest paths and wildly different endings that make each playthrough unique. However, these decisions are even more interesting when concerning the ultimate fate of the characters, whether they are player-controlled or secondary party members....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1257 words · Meagan Garrison

Best Releases From Every Year Of The Nintendo Switch, Ranked

Summary With the Nintendo Switch 2’s Jul 24, 2025 launch, Nintendo has somewhat officially sunset its original hybrid console. Despite finding a unique middle ground between its similarly successful home console and portable handheld systems, the Nintendo Switch’s eight-year time as Nintendo’s hardware focus has brought a supremely substantial number of industry-defining experiences. From genre-invigorating new installments and uniquely timed social software to hardware-defining launch titles, every year of the Nintendo Switch’s market dominance — from 2017 to 2025 — has been one filled with some of the very best video game software that the industry has seen....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Monica Myers

Best Survival Games That Get Better As You Play

Summary Most survival games put players in ratherdire straights right off the bat. Fans of the genre are used to being dropped into the unforgiving wilderness with nothing but the clothes on their backs, and sometimes not even that. These games are all about what players can build and gather for themselves, and how well they can turn hardship into opportunity. The rewards for keeping oneself alive in these hostile games are often great....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Melissa Wells

Best Uses of Haptic Feedback in Games, Ranked

Summary Haptic feedback has revolutionized the way players experience games, adding a tactile dimension thatdeepens immersionand intensifies emotion. No longer limited to simple controller vibrations, today’s haptics simulate everything from the tension of a bowstring to the thump of a character’s heartbeat. Particularly on platforms like the PlayStation 5 with itsDualSense controller, developers have found creative ways to make players feel the game, not just play it. Arguably, haptic feedback for gaming is still in its infancy, and in time, more examples of novel uses will be found....

May 22, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Valerie Gray

Borderlands' Spin-Off Series May Be a Better Home For One BL4 Feature

Summary Borderlands 4is rapidly approaching its September 23 launch. After a waiting period lasting nearly five years since the latest numbered entry,Borderlands 4picked up steam in late 2024 and earlier this year in February when developer Gearbox announced and showed off more about the upcoming fourth installment. Among some of the changes fans can expect are a switch from the series' “toilet” humor to a more serious tone, brought by a menacing new villain that the studio says will rival the legendary Handsome Jack....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Jennifer Brown

Bucky Barnes Deserves Better, And Thunderbolts* Might Be His Chance To Shine

Summary If there’s one character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe who has not been given their proper dues, it’s Bucky Barnes, also known as “The Winter Soldier.” However, with the upcoming release ofThunderbolts*, this could finally be about to change. The newest entry in the MCU, directed by Jake Schreier, will hit theaters on May 25, 2025. It boasts a pretty killer cast of characters – no pun intended – that have fallen more on the villain side of the spectrum than that of heroes....

May 22, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Ashley Trujillo

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Firing Range Controversy Explained

The post-launch life ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is still in full swing, with fresh content consistently being added to the game to add some needed variety to its core experience. For the title’s core multiplayer, in-game seasons cause a lot of buzz for the added maps, weapons, modes, and events that they usually bring, with Season Three ofBlack Ops 6recently launching on April 2. While Season Three ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6has drawn attention in many ways, such as through its massiveWarzonechanges, the season also saw the introduction of a remastered version of the Firing Range map to the project, with some high expectations surrounding it....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Michael Gray

Call of Duty: Warzone Devs Tease the Future of Verdansk

Summary Call of Duty: Warzonedevelopers have confirmed that Verdansk is here to stay, with a bright future ahead for the map. Since Verdansk’s return, the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community, and reports suggest the title’s player count has seen a notable increase. Some are calling the map a “self-revive” kit, believing it has savedCall of Duty: Warzonefrom being abandoned by gamers entirely. Warzonereintroduced Verdansk on April 3, celebrating the game’s fifth anniversary....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Brian Allen