The Case Against Red Dead Redemption 3

Red Dead Redemption 2and its predecessor are among the greatest video games ever made. Not only are they impressive from a graphical and design perspective, but they boast expertly penned narratives, helping them stand out in a sea of overly sanitized and derivative AAA projects. Indeed, even today, theRed Dead Redemptionduology can go toe-to-toe with some of the hottest contemporary titles. The success of these games has ledaudiences to cry out for aRed Dead Redemption 3—many even assume that such a threequel is well on its way, despite no official word from Rockstar....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Tanya Rojas

Troy Baker Shouldn’t Be the Only Last of Us Alum to Join Naughty Dog’s New Game

Before Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet was officially revealed, Troy Baker was rumored to be involved in a new Naughty Dog project led by Druckmann. Now, with Druckmann confirmed as the writer and director of Intergalactic, it’s clear Baker will play a role in the sci-fi game rather than an unannounced title. His casting is expected to be a highlight, but it would be equally exciting if Last of Us co-star Ashley Johnson joined the project as well....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Misty Lopez

Universal Is Risking It All With Its How To Train Your Dragon 2 Decision

Summary Universal Studios’announcement that aHow to Train Your Dragonlive-action film will be coming andwill be released on June 15, 2025, had some people raising their eyebrows about whether or not it was a good decision. However, they’re now doubling down and have already confirmed that a sequel is also in the works. The upcomingHow to Train Your Dragonlive-action movies will see Toothless and the other iconic dragons soaring to new heights....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Jessica Mason

Unlike Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 9 Shouldn't Have to Explain Itself So Much

Resident Evil Villageand theResident Evil 4remake have left the franchise in a good spot. It’s difficult to know exactly where the series will go next, now that the most requested remakes andResident Evil Village’sShadows of Roseepilogue are finished, but it is safe to say thatResident Evil 9is coming at some point. While the form that this entry will take is unknown, Capcom’s recent track record with the series suggests thatResident Evil 9is in good hands....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Richard Pierce

V Rising Gets Player Count Boost

Summary The popular action role-playing survival gameV Risingsaw a boost in player count, reaching almost 50,000 concurrent users on Steam. The main cause of this jump is certainlyV Rising’s huge Invaders of Oakveil update, which introduced a wealth of content, breathing life back into the vampire title. V Risinghas been extremely popularsince its initial early access release in 2022 and continues to be successful following its full release in 2024. The vampire survival game sold over one million copies within a week, and by January 2025, it had surpassed five million worldwide—a smash hit for developer Stunlock Studios....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Justin Freeman

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Proficiency Exam 3 Walkthrough

Quick Links Skells are the giant mechs you see wandering about New Los Angeles inXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, but it’ll be a while before you’re able to get your own. To pilot a Skell, you need a Skell License. The license is locked behind eight sidequests of varying difficulty. One of them is “Proficiency Exam 3,” which requires you to track down and slay Shatskikh, the Flash. Shatskikh is a rare spawn inXenoblade Chronicles X, so here are some tips to make it appear quicker and how to defeat it....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Ashley Burns

'There is No Ill Will' Publisher Comments on Schedule 1 Copyright Investigation

Summary Drug Dealer Simulatorpublisher Movie Games holds “no ill will” towardsSchedule 1developer TVGS, a company representative told Game Rant. That’s in spite of the fact that the Polish publisher is currently investigatingSchedule 1for potential IP infringement—an act that Movie Games has now attempted to clarify. Between 2020 and 2024, Movie Games published twoDrug Dealer Simulatorgames, both developed by Byterunners. An unrelated game about the drug trade calledSchedule 1launched on Steamin late March 2025....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Alicia Mitchell

10 Most Fun JRPGs To Play, Ranked

Summary Whether venturing through imaginative worlds crafted by developers or clashing with varied foes,JRPGs rank among gaming’s most entertaining genres, whisking players away to distinctive settings. These games keep people engaged for dozens or even hundreds of hours through systems that emphasize exploration, battle, and ever‑growing stories that build toward epic peaks and unforgettable resolutions Although thefun offered by JRPGs depends on individual taste, the genre shines through diversity, providing charismatic characters and thrilling narratives that unfold on a grand scale....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Barbara Hernandez

7 Assassin’s Creed Games With The Most Side Quests, Ranked

Summary TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has been around for a very long time, and throughout the years many interesting titles have been released in it. While many players agree that nothing can compare to the perfect Ezio Trilogy, given that he isone of the best Assassin’s Creed charactersever, there are still some entertaining titles out there. In the early days of the franchise, gameplay was pretty linear and only allowed players to explore certain areas of a determined location....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Mason Cabrera

Best "Director's Cut" Editions Of Games

Summary For video games, the term “director’s cut” can be a synonym for a flashy re-release or remaster. But a few got so many tweaks, additions, and bonuses that they made their original releases look plain by comparison. Rather like how most people have likely seenBlade Runner’s director’s cut over its theatrical edition. Yakuza 0: Director’s Cutis certainly banking on making a splash, celebrating its 10th anniversary by expanding its story and adding a fancy PVP online mode....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Anthony Tran

Best Akimbo Snakeshot Pistol Build in Warzone

Quick Links Verdansk has officially made its highly anticipated return with the launch ofWarzoneSeason 3,bringing back the classic battlegroundthat first captured players’ hearts duringWarzone’soriginal debut—this time with some fresh upgrades. Players can jump into Verdansk for classic 150-player Battle Royale action, reviving the golden days of the popular free-to-play title. Alongside Verdansk’s return, players can also get their hands on iconic weapons likethe Kilo 141 Assault Rifleand the CR-56 AMAX. However, one weapon that’s been inWarzonesince theModern Warfare 2integration has made a comeback, at least temporarily, bringing the Akimbo Snakeshot meta back from the dead....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Cindy Mahoney

Best Anime To Start Watching In 2025

The anime industry never sleeps. Every season contains roughly 40 shows, nearly all of which release 12 or 13 episodes over three months. In just 2025, around 2000 episodes will hit streaming services, and that is not counting things like movies, OVAs, ONAs, etc. There is so much anime out there, that picking something to watch can become straight-up frustrating, especially for people who do not stick to seasonal releases. What are thebest anime to start watching right now?...

May 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1297 words · Taylor Glover

Best Anime To Watch If You Like The Beginning After The End

Summary The Beginning After The Endis the latest addition to a long list of isekai anime series. It tells the story of a king who rules a futuristic world with an iron fist, until he mysteriously loses his life one day and is reincarnated as a baby ina new world where magic is commonplace. At the time of writing, this new series only has two episodes. However, that is more than enough for viewers to know whether they like it or not....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Sara Brown