Rumor: Microsoft Plans on Spending 'A Lot of Money' on Something Big for Xbox

Microsoft is in the news again and if rumors are true, the company is spending a lot of money on something big Xbox related for the upcoming release of theXbox Series Xand Series S. VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb, who has accurately leaked news in the past, has revealed that, according to sources, the money spent could be a big deal for Xbox fans, speculating that it could be related to a new title coming to Game Pass....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Christopher Mathews

SNES: 10 Franchises We Need Brought Back For Switch

TheSwitch’s library has become quite robust and diverse since the console’s release in March 2017. Part of this is thanks to the pool of memorable IPs from Nintendo and second party partners, many of which have seen remasters or sequels on the console. RELATED:10 GameCube Games We Want on Nintendo Switch And with SNES games popping up onSwitch’s online service, along with revamps likeTrials of Manareminding us of the golden age of 16 bits, one can’t help but yearn for some other SNES classics to hit the Switch in one form or another....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Jason Palmer

Spider-Man Fans Should Replay Insomniac's Games to Get a Sinister Six Refresher

It seems likeSpider-Manfever is at an all-time high based on the resounding positive reaction that most fans had tothe recentSpider-Man: No Way Hometrailer. It looks like it’s going to include plenty of villains from Peter Parker’s past, both in the MCU and outside of it, but most importantly, the trailer seemed to be teasing the formation of the Sinister Six. If fans aren’t sure who they are, or maybe just need a refresher, it would be a great idea to revisit Insomniac Games’Spider-Manon the PS4....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Jeffrey Dodson

Spider-Man: Miles Morales Skipping DLC Is Good News For Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Shortly after release, many were wondering what the future held forSpider-Man: Miles Morales. Its predecessor had received three story DLC packs, with each telling part of a connected story that involved Black Cat and Silver Sable. While most would agree that the DLC was not as strong as the main game, it did set up some interesting plot points for the sequel, such asthe debut of Wraith. However, it does not seem like Miles Morales’ solo outing is getting any premium DLC of its own....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Emily Sharp

Star Wars: The Old Republic Trailers Released in 4K

Star Wars: The Old Republicwas released before the franchise’s acquistion by Disney, but is still alive and kicking to this day. In an unforeseen move, BioWare has released a new 4K remaster of oneStar Wars: The Old Republic’s original trailers. It may be hard to believe butStar Wars: The Old Republicis celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The successful MMORPG expanded both the mythos and gameplay ofStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicgames, allowing players to create theirown character from Jedi to bounty hunter to Sith, and experience a galaxy far, far away like never before....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Christopher Bell

Star Wars: The Sequels Ignored A Key Factor Of The Original Trilogy

TheStar Warssequel trilogy got more wrong than it did right. That’s not to say the entire trilogy was a total failure. It introduced some interesting new characters and deepened the galaxy’s lore. However people feel about the individual movies, each one still has some strong moments. As a whole, though, the trilogy doesn’t work cohesively and fails to make much of an impact. Many point to Disney’s utter lack of a plan for the sequels as the studio’s cardinal sin and the reason for the trilogy’s failure....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Jacqueline Vazquez

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Character 'Leak' Debunked

SinceSuper Smash Bros Ultimatelaunched with amassive cast of Nintendo and video game icons, many new characters have been added via DLC. Fans are always trying to guess who will be the next member to be added to the roster, and an apparent leak hinted that a much asked for fighter could be coming to the game. But upon further review, it looks like the “leak” was a fake. A 4chan post recently claimed that thenext member to be added toSmash Broswould be Geno, someone who has been hinted at in the past....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Andrea Harris

Tchia is Adorable New Game Inspired by New Caledonia

The PlayStation Showcase recently happened. One of the company’s biggest events of the year, gamers had a chance to see news on a number of projects in development. While some of the biggest games in the industry such asGod of War: RagnarokandMarvel’s Spider-Man 2received updates, some smaller titles had the opportunity to shine as well. One of those games was the charmingTchia. In a gameplay trailer, fans got a look at the beautiful game....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Joel Wallace

The Game Awards Tease Seemingly Confirms The Matrix's Fortnite Reveal Tomorrow

The Game Awards' has closely advertised Lana Wachowski’sThe Matrix Resurrectionsat the same time as its own promotional material for Thursday’s awards show. Recently,The Game Awardshas shared thatThe Matrix Resurrections' second theatrical trailer will drop tomorrow alongside the opening of ticket sales. But another tease embedded in this news hints at something that may not necessarily be film-related, and has fans excited for a games-related announcement. The Game Awards will still be the grand stage for high profile world premieres, and perhaps something will be shared tomorrowrelative toThe Matrixthat fans will get a greater glimpse of next Thursday....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Donald Walsh

The Initiative Hiring New Lead Producer for its Perfect Dark Reboot

The Initiativehas been rather quiet since its big reveal ofPerfect Darknearly a year ago, but that doesn’t mean the company hasn’t been making any moves. It appears thatThe Initiativeis hiring for a lead producer to join its team, and help bringPerfect Darkto the finish line. Prior toPerfect Dark’s reveal at The Game Awards 2020, The Initiative had already been making industry waves due to the team it was assembling. DespitePerfect Darkbeing The Initiative’s first game, the developers working on it are some of the industry’s finest, many of which coming from some of PlayStation’s first-party studios....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Kyle Johnson

The Medium Art Shows Marianne's Psychic 'Gift'

The Mediumis one of the games heading to Xbox platforms. There’s still a lot the gaming community hasn’t learned aboutThe Mediumsince its initial reveal. However, a new trailer was shown today that uncovered a lot of new information. In addition to that, a new piece of promotional art also reveals some interesting details about the upcoming horror game. The Mediumtraileritself was deeply unnerving, but it did a good job of keeping the finer details regarding the overall game hidden....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Christopher Flores

The Witcher 3: 5 Video Game Villains Ciri Could Defeat (& 5 She Would Lose To)

Anyone who readTheWitcherbooks or playedTheWitchergames is well aware that Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, or Ciri, is one of the most powerful characters in the entire franchise. She was born of the Elder Blood, giving her insane powers over space and time. RELATED:The Witcher 3: 10 Things Ciri Can Do That Geralt Can’t Though she is one of the toughest and strongest characters inTheWitcher 3, with her natural-born powers and skills from being trained by witchers, there are some villains from other video games that might give her a run for her money....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1159 words · Jasmine Browning

Warzone Developer Assisting Treyarch with Call of Duty 2020

Activision held a Q2 earnings call earlier today, where it revealed new information concerning the nextCall of Dutygame. After all of the rumors and speculation surrounding the title, Activision has not only confirmed thatCall of Duty 2020is happening, but it also announced another developer is working with Treyarch on the upcoming installment. It happens to be a co-developer onCall of Duty: Warzone. According to the call, Raven Software will assist Treyarch Studios with the upcomingCall of Duty 2020—rumored to be titledCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warby Doritos....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Jason Valencia