Sega Reveals Sonic Superstars' First Six Zone Names

Summary Sega has unveiled the names and some details of the first six Zones that players will run through in the upcomingSonic Superstars. This entry will be a revisit to the Genesis days of the franchise, beinga 2D platformer like 2017’sSonic Mania. UnlikeSonic Mania,Sonic Superstarshas a bigger emphasis on co-op multiplayer platforming action, allowing for four playable characters on screen at once. Another distinction it has from Sonic Mania is a focus on brand-new Zones....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Dale Carney

Sonic the Hedgehog makes his Vtuber Debut

In the 90s, SEGA createdSonic theHedgehogin direct competition with its rival company, Nintendo. The character ended up becoming one of gaming’s biggest icons, who stood out in comparison to fellow mascot rival, Mario. His media appearances didn’t stop at video games, as he’s been in comic books, anime, and television shows for the past 30 years. With the series hitting its 30th anniversary, SEGA unveiled its next evolution of interacting with fans:Sonic the Hedgehogbecoming a live-streaming Vtuber....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Timothy Cook

Sony Can Correct Past Mistakes With Demon's Souls on PS5

Although theSoulsseries has developed a strong and dedicated fan base known for their love of challenging combat and darkly fantastic worlds, the franchise didn’t always start out that way. In fact, well before theDark Soulstrilogy, there was a unique PlayStation exclusive title that some at Sony felt might not have a strong appeal. Demon’s Soulswas the game that kicked off theSoulsseries, put FromSoftware on the map, and established a genre of game that is now so ubiquitous with the franchise that most unofficially call similar games “Soulslikes....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Robert Brown

Tekken 8 Could Be Arriving in 2023

Tekken 8will reportedly be released next year. ThelatestTekkengame was teased during EVO 2022, with series mainstay Kazuya Mishima making a brief appearance on the screen with the text “Stay tuned.” Now, it seems that Bandai Namco would be releasing the game sooner than players think. Since 1994, players have followedTekken’s story, which mostly revolved around members of the Mishima family. Over the span of seven main games and a couple of spin-off titles, players got to experience a variety of fighting tactics from old and new characters....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Peter Richardson

The Dragon Age Franchise and Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Are Oddly Similar

When it comes to comparing any two multimedia franchises,Dragon AgeandStar Warsare not likely the first to come to mind. Sure, countingKnights of the Old Republic, the two have had games made by BioWare (withDAstill very much being aBioWare game, even thoughKOTOR Remakeisn’t), but as one is a medieval fantasy story and the other is the definition of Sci-Fi, there’s not readily a lot of major comparisons to be made. The Jedi do not consume the blood of the Sith to fight them asWardens do for Darkspawn....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Tracy Lopez

The Mandalorian: Who Is Captain Pellaeon?

The Mandalorianseason 3 has received mixed reception since Chapter 17 premiered on March 1, with some fans and critics complaining about the choppy nature of the writing and the overall lack of character development for the lead hero, Din Djarin. Despite those issues, one aspect of this season that appears to have been received almost-universally well is the development of the overarching story of the MandoVerse, as some fans have dubbed it....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Brian Kent

The Sims and SimCity's Connections Give Paradox and Cities Skylines 2 a Clear Way Forward

Paradox Interactive seems to be going all in on the simulation genre in 2023. Not only is it planning on releasingCities Skylines 2before the end of the year, but it is also revealing its life-sim gameLife By Youon March 20. It seems like a great time to be a sim fan, and hopefully these games lead to even more simulators. IfCities Skylines 2andLife By Youare a success then Paradox may finally be able to dethrone Maxis as the king of simulator games, or at least come close....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Elizabeth Ibarra

The Walking Dead: Onslaught Has Players Rebuilding Alexandria

The Walking Dead: Onslaughthas captured the attention of many in the gaming community. In the past,The Walking Deadhas had its fair share of success in terms of video games, especially in the form of the TellTale Games series. Though, this new VR experience has many people curious in terms of its gameplay and story. While this isn’t the firstWalking Deadthemed VR game to be created, based on what was shown in the reveal trailer,Onslaughtseems to have a lot more structure....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Andre Brooks

Vampire Battle Royale Game Bloodhunt Reveals Gameplay

The upcoming battle royaleBloodhuntrecently revealed some gameplay, as well as its intent to release on PlayStation 5. The game takes place in the greater universe of theVampire: The Masqueradeuniverse. WhileBloodhuntmay not be the most conventional entry in the series, it does appear to be a refreshing take on the battle royale formula. Battle royales have become common, butBloodhuntis looking to bring some enhanced excitement to the experience. The game is currently available on Steam as an early access title but revealed itself as an upcoming PlayStation 5 release at Sony’s recent PlayStation Showcase 2021....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Phillip Alvarez

Various EA Games Available at Discounts on Amazon

Summary Gamers, here’s a reason to be excited. Amazon is currently hosting a sale that slashes prices on a host of Electronic Arts games forXboxby up to 50%. From the iconic golf gamePGA Tour 23to the whimsical warfare inPlants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, there’s something to suit nearly every type of player. The deals extend from the previous generation Xbox One games, likeStar Wars Battlefront 2, to the latest-generation titles....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1291 words · Tamara Meyer

Wordle For Aug 02, 2025: 5-Letter Words Starting With RE

Fans of word games might want to consider spicing up their daily puzzle-solving withWordlechallenges. While this game is set up as an easy 5-letter word problem solver, the six-guess variable and the once-a-day nature of each mystery word adds a layer of complexity to the puzzle solver. Not only that, but the challenging nature of some words such as the puzzle for today, August 01, 2025, can makeWordlemore difficult than players anticipate....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Kevin Davis

Zack Snyder Wanted Daniel Day-Lewis To Play Zod In 'Man Of Steel'

Zack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis officially here, and barring the black and white version that has yet to release, Snyder’s particular vision for the DC Cinematic Universe is coming to a close. Still, there are still plenty of dedicated fans who loved Snyder’s superhero films and are always looking for more info about what could have been. So far, it seems the director has been happy to provide and recently dropped another interesting tidbit about his version of Superman, one that involves Daniel Day-Lewis....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Christina Joyce

After Us: Gaia's Traversal Abilities Explained

After Us, the second video game from Piccolo Studio, takes players on a captivating adventure as they embody the main character, Gaia. As Gaia, players are tasked with saving and reviving the souls of extinct animals, such as the last whale or eagle, while uncovering the tragic events that led to their demise. Players will face dangerous, oil-covered Devourers that threaten remaining life, while utilizing special abilities that allow for exploration, evasion of traps, and the power to clear the world’s consuming oil....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Madison Anderson