Times Fans Have Made It Into Video Games

One of the advantages movies, TV, and music offer over video games is fan access. Whether it’s through a convention, concert, or chance, they can surprise their friends by saying they saw Metallica live, got George Clooney’s autograph, narrowly avoided getting a photo with James Corden, etc. But aside from meeting voice actors or people in costumes, the people behind even the most famous videogames feel niche by comparison. Related:Famous Actors with Roles in Popular Video Games Some may know Hideo Kojima and Shigeru Miyamoto as theMetal GearandMarioguys....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1473 words · Amy Yoder

What to Expect from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderreceived average-to-mixed reviews at launch back in 2019. Many of its criticisms were valid, including a severe lack of polish that resulted in plenty of glitches and bugs. But many fans adored it forintroducing the Soulslike genre to theStar WarsIPin combination with action-adventure, Metroidvania, and platforming genres in a unique concoction. Regardless, it was always assumed that its eventual success would result in a sequel, and that has now come to fruition withStar Wars Jedi: Survivor....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Catherine Wu

YouTube Creator Awards List: All the Play Buttons and How You Get Them

Quick Links YouTubeis a platform that has evolved significantly since its humble beginnings in 2005. As a result of the drastic increase in popularity of the site, the biggest creators have amassed serious followings over the years. 1. The Silver Play Button 100,000 Subscribers Although smaller than the other play buttons, the Silver Play Button’s prestige is still more than present, as evidenced in it being made of 92% nickel. The Silver Play Button was first created in 2013, and over 300,000 have been given out to this day, further establishing themassive scale of the YouTube platform....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Tyler Peterson

5 Great Indie Games on Xbox Game Pass

One of the Xbox Game Pass categories that players can choose is Indie, which collects all of theIndie gamesavailable for the service in one spot. This includes Indie games of all kinds, so players can dive into this category and get a real variety in genres. RELATED:Rumor: Xbox Game Pass Could Be Getting 2020’s Most Critically-Acclaimed Game Carrion The vast majority of horror games put players in the role of a helpless victim, largely incapable of defending themselves against whatever threat they have to deal with....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Carolyn Davis

8 Games That Have Too Many Cutscenes

Sometimes, cutscenes are integral for helping the narrative that the game wants to tell. Yet, there exist some games out there that just have way too many cutscenes, even for their good. These games may be fun, and their story may be superb, but they are held back by the fact that they are supposed to be played and enjoyed for their gameplay, but instead, have players sitting and watching like an interactive movie....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Casey Weiss

A Plague Tale: Requiem Surpasses Huge Player Milestone in Only a Week

A Plague Tale: Requiemhas managed to bring in over a million players in the week following its release on October 18. Picking up six months after its predecessorA Plague Tale: Innocence,A Plague Tale: Requiemcontinues the story of Amicia and Hugo as they seek to survive in an alternate version of medieval France where a plague has resulted in millions of rats swarming the land. Since its recent release,A Plague Tale: Requiemhas received plenty of praisefrom critics and fans alike....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Mark Pearson

Arma Reforger Leaves Early Access With Massive Update

Quick Links Summary Developer Bohemia Interactive has completed a list of features forArma Reforgerto graduate the title from its early access development on PC and Xbox.Arma Reforgerhas entered version 1.0, complete with an extensive list of changes for players to download, asBohemia Interactivecontinues to optimize the game with its planned roadmap. Update 1.0 is available as of June 27, 2025. Arma Reforgeris the latest installment in theArmaseries by Bohemia Interactive. Set in the midst of the Cold War, players on the US and Soviet Army sides engage in realistic combat....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Carla Fischer

Awesome Fan Art Combines Call of Duty Zombies and Doom

WhileCall of Duty Zombieshas always been treated as a bonus game mode by Activision, its fan base is incredibly passionate and loyal. As such,Call of DutyZombies fan art is regularly shared, with the latest piece featuring a fun connection to theDoomseries. The character focused upon in this fan art isSamantha Maxis, one of the most important Zombies characters of all time. One of two characters to crossover from the original Aether story and into the Dark Aether narrative, fans got the chance to see an older Sam for the first time inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Jessica Sims

Aztech: Forgotten Gods Biggest Fixes It Needs

Aztech: Forgotten Godsis not doing well in reviews. It had strong trailers going into its launch but it seemingly faltered somewhere in the development cycle. That happens all the time. The aggregate reviews are around the 60s, with some consoles falling around the 50s. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Aztech: Forgotten Gods It’s a shame to see an indie studio like Lienzo come out of the gate with a lackluster launch like this....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 917 words · William Williams

Best Age Of Wonders 4 City Structures To Build First

The latest release from Triumph Studios isAge Of Wonders 4,a continuation of theirAge Of Wondersseries of 4X titles. While on the surface this latest entry in the series may appear to be nothing more than another clone of theSid Meier’s Civilizationfranchise, theAge Of Wondersgames, and their latest sequel, have a lot more going for them. The fantasy setting,wide variety of racesand cultures, and the extent of the customization options available to the player make for not only a great 4X game, but a benchmark for the genre as a whole....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1390 words · Heather Wood

Bethesda's Todd Howard Responds to Starfield Criticisms

Summary Bethesda Game Studios executive producer Todd Howard addressed the criticisms of players left disappointed byStarfield. Since its release in 2023, the open-world sci-fi RPG has had trouble reaching the same level of universal acclaim as previous Bethesda titles, with longtime fans of the developer still divided on their opinions regarding their experience. While some enjoyed their playthrough of the title, other players found issues with several elements ofStarfield’s design and have not been shy of criticizing its developer for its perceived shortcomings....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Brenda Sullivan

Call of Duty: MW3 Players Getting Refunds After Buying Overpriced Bundle

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3players are being issued partial refunds after purchasing a wildly expensive $34 weapon bundle. The newCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3bundle has since been adjusted to a lower price. Call of Dutyregularly adds new bundles for players to purchase through the in-game store, which usually include a combination of weapon blueprints, skins, and other cosmetic items. While this money-making tactic is seen throughout the gaming industry and is a mostly accepted practice at this point, fans still grow frustrated withCall of Dutyon occasion....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Andrea Smith

Call of Duty: Warzone Clip Highlights Issues with Melee

With Season 6 in full swing forCall of Duty: Warzone, fans currently playing through the limited time event Haunting of Verdansk. While this year’s event adds the popularGhostface and Donnie Darko skinsfor players, other parts of the game are leaving fans mostly frustrated due to on going bugs and other issues. While hacking and cheating has continued to be a major thorn in the side of players, new issues have continued to crop up such as bugs like the teleport skill completelybreaking players sessions inside of the Ghosts of Verdanskmode....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · David Hernandez