What Marathon's Cinematic Short and Poem May Hint About Game's Themes

Marathon’s revival as an extraction shooter is certainly a big departure from the original trilogy, which Bungie showed off recently in a big reveal event. Fans were given a few snapshots of Bungie’s new take on the franchise, but it was the short cinematic directed by Alberto Mielgo encapsulating its major themes that really captured people’s attention. The nearly nine-minute cinematic gives a glimpse ofMarathon’s new direction in its bold and saturated color palette....

May 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Sonya Peterson

AAA Games, Ranked By Developer Count

Summary For some players, the budgets of modern AAA games,at times exceeding $300 million, come as a surprise, but it hardly is, given that these budgets are largely driven by salaries for the developers and other professionals involved in the creation process. Due to the complex nature of game development, most modern big-budget triple-A games typically involve contributions from 2,000–3,000 professionals over several years, including designers, artists, modelers, animators, programmers, VFX and AI specialists, network engineers, producers, testers, marketing teams, localization departments, and more....

May 10, 2025 · 8 min · 1617 words · Chad Weiss

Assassin's Creed Shadows is One of the Best-Selling Games of 2025 So Far

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis not only a big success, but recent figures indicate that it is one of the best-selling video games of 2025 so far. The latestAssassin’s Creedgame finally takes the historical action franchise to feudal Japan, where a young shinobi named Naoe and foreign-born samurai Yasuke band together to hunt down the people responsible for the death of Naoe’s father.Assassin’s Creed Shadowswould be faced with numerous delays and controversies leading up to its March 2025 launch, but the finished product has been getting good reviews so far....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Courtney Lara

Assassin's Creed Shadows Snow Is Even More Impressive Than You May Realize

Summary The frozen snow inAssassin’s Creed Shadowsfeatures a detail that makes it more realistic and impressive than many may realize. The latest installment in the legendary open-world action-adventure franchise finally launched on March 20, following multiple delays and a major leak leading up to its release. Since then, gamers have flocked in droves to explore feudal Japan and continue the battle against the Templar Order. For many,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis already being hailed as a return to form for the beloved series....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Omar Rose

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Non-Damage Spells, Ranked

Summary When navigatingBaldur’s Gate 3’s expansive open world, players will soon discover multiple ways to achieve anything. From distracting or charming enemies, teleporting across dangerous terrain, or speaking with animals (or even the dead),Larian Studios filled their fantastic game with numerous choices. Baldur’s Gate 3is as much about strategy as defeating enemies by sheer power. With some enemies, players will have a hard time finding victory by using only offensive spells....

May 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1235 words · Rebecca Graves

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Unlock She Cannot Be Caged Achievement/Trophy

Quick Links InBaldur’s Gate 3, the “She Cannot Be Caged” achievement/trophy istied to rescuing Sazza, the Goblin imprisoned in the Druid’s Grove, andensuring her survival through Acts 1 and 2. Sazza’s fate hinges on several keyinteractions, twice in Act 1 and once in Act 2, whereplayers must navigate the dialogue options carefully to keep the mouthy goblin alive. Missing even one opportunity will lock you out of the achievement/trophy. The following guide provides astep-by-step breakdownof how to rescue Sazza, navigate crucial encounters, and unlock the corresponding achievement....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Edward Rangel

Best Customers for Each Dealer in Schedule 1

Quick Links Dealers are great for getting your product inSchedule 1out faster and to a wider range of customers. However, if you want to min-max your daily earnings, then you’ll want your dealers to interact with the right customers. Picking which customers your dealers sell to can greatly affect how much money you make. Ideally, you’ll want to save yourmost profitable mixes inSchedule 1for high-paying customers, and have your dealers handle everyone else....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Joseph Blackburn

Best Open-World Games With Stamina Meters, Ranked

Summary There are all types of players out there, and some like to be more immersed in their gameplay than others. A stamina meter is one way developers have thought of connecting players more to their characters with realistic weaknesses. For some, it can be distracting if a character can run across an entire world without getting tired. For example,Assassin’s Creed: Shadowsis a good open-world RPG with lots to do, but there are no limitations to exploring or combat....

May 10, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Sheri Brooks MD

Best Roguelikes On The Steam Deck

Summary There’s something special about losing a run, sighing dramatically, and then immediately booting up another — especially when it all happens in the comfort of handheld mode. Roguelikes and the Steam Deck go together like crit damage and lucky rolls. These are games built on short bursts of chaos, near-misses, and the thrill of the unknown, and that bite-sized magic just hits harder when curled up with a portable console....

May 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1156 words · Christian Perry

Best Status Effects In MHW

Summary Monster Hunter Wildshas been out for a few months now, giving both veterans of the series and newcomers a lot of time to get used to the thrill of hunting. However, some less seasoned players of theMonster Hunterfranchise may find themselves struggling in the heat of the fight. That’s wherestatus effectscome into play, as they can often turn the tide of battle and save players in the nick of time....

May 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1187 words · Nancy Singleton

Boruto Part 2 Anime Officially Confirmed

Summary TheBorutoanime went on a hiatus in 2023. The anime was heavily criticized for its pacing and having an insane number of filler episodes. Therefore, Studio Pierrot decided to stop the production altogether. With no other option, fans had to wait for months for an update regarding the anime. At one point, fans stopped expecting anything, and they accepted that the anime was still years away from being released. However, that’s about to change....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Adrian Mcgee

Boruto: The Otsutsuki Clan Is Even Worse Than Expected, And We Need To Know More About Their Origins

The following article contains spoilers forBoruto: Naruto Next GenerationsandTwo Blue Vortex. Summary Quick Links While manyNarutofans didn’t likeBorutowhen it was first released, the series has taken an interesting path and masterfully expanded the lore of the franchise, with the Otsutsuki clan as the main antagonists of the story. InBoruto, we learn that this clan is even worse than we could grasp in Naruto, but there are still many questions that remain unanswered....

May 10, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Sheila Vega

Call of Duty Reveals Season 3 Battle Pass Rewards for Black Ops 6 and Warzone

Summary Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has unveiled all its Season 3 battle pass rewards, including new weapons, skins, and a new BlackCell bundle. Activision had already confirmed what Season 3 will bring toCall of Duty: Black Ops 6several days ago. An impressive six new multiplayer maps will be added to the game as part of Season 3, along with three new modes in Sharpshooter, Demolition, and Joint Operations. Zombies fans also have a lot to look forward to, such as the new Shattered Veil map, Double Tap perk, Ray Gun Mark 2, and more....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Melvin Johnson