Skate Expands Playtesting to Include Console Players

Summary Console players are finally getting the chance to playskate., the highly anticipated new entry in the popularSkatefranchise, thanks to a new round of playtesting. While such tests have been ongoing forskate.since mid-2022, they’ve been limited to just its PC version, with Xbox and PlayStation players now able to get a taste of the firstSkategame since about 15 years. The last game to release for theSkatefranchise wasSkate 3in 2010. Despite having a stalwart fanbase, the franchise was seemingly indefinitely shelved by EA in favor of more FPS, Battle Royale, and live-service titles....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Michelle Jones

Solo Leveling: Why Couldn't Jinwoo Turn the Ice Elf Barca Into a Shadow?

Summary Quick Links Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-got off to an explosive start with the Red Gate Incident in its first two episodes, which gave us a first glimpse at Sung Jinwoo in action as the Shadow Monarch, with his army of Shadows making him even more formidable. The standout scene in the first two episodes of the second season ofSolo Levelingis Jinwoo’s fight against the Ice Elf Barca, which was a brilliantly animated bout showcasing Jinwoo’s mastery over his various techniques, including Shadow Extraction....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Matthew Welch

Sony Interactive Entertainment Appoints New CEO

Summary Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced the appointment of Hideaki Nishino as President and CEO, marking a new era for thePlayStationparent company. Founded in 1993, SIE is a major subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and looks over itsPlayStationline of business. Being a major stakeholder in the game industry, Sony Interactive Entertainment not only oversees the production of PlayStation consoles but also its various partner studios and complementary services, such as PS Plus....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Lacey Mitchell

Sony Working on Robot that Can Mimic Video Game Protagonists and NPCs

Summary A recently publishedSonypatent has revealed that the Japanese company is working on a small humanoid robot that could mimic the movements of a video game player character or NPC, bringing the actions of gaming to life in a new way.Sonyhas filed dozens of patents in recent months, mostly focusing on new software that could be implemented with its existing video game consoles, but the technology giant has also been researching and developing unique hardware like this little robot....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Jessica Martin

Space Marine 2 Reveals New Content Coming This Year

Summary Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2publisher Focus Entertainment has just released a comprehensive roadmap of everything coming to the co-op shooter in the first half of 2025. With a treasure trove of upcoming content, cosmetics, and quality-of-life improvements,Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2players have plenty to look forward to in the coming months. AlthoughWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2lost out toHelldivers 2at the Game Awards, Saber St. Petersburg’s sequel has earned its place as one of2024’s most popular multiplayer games....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Jon Wilson

Steam Now Issues Warnings About Certain Early Access Games

Summary Steamis now warning players about early access games if they haven’t received any recent updates. Early access is a controversial topic in the gaming community, with proponents citing how it helps ensure indie titles with fewer resources eventually meet player expectations, but critics pointing out how many games never make it to a full release. Valve is well aware of this controversy, so nowSteamusers can get more clarity on early access games before deciding to try them out....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Kaitlyn Rodriguez

Take A Photo At White Jade Docking Site In Infinity Nikki

The New Bloom Festival inInfinity Nikki1.2 is an event that occurs due to the visit of the White Jade ship from the Linlang Empire. On the ship, players can enjoy a musical performance from the music master of the troupe, along with other activities. Stylists can even get a Linlang-themed outfit called Endless Longing by completingtasks in the Strings of Time event. One of the missions required to get this 4-star outfit is totake a photo at the White Jade docking site inInfinity Nikki....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Preston Brooks

The Alien: Romulus Sequel Doesn’t Need Ellen Ripley

They say that in space, no one can hear you scream. That’s not the case for Fede Álvarez’sAlien: Romulus, which brought the dormantAlienfranchise out of hypersleep and scored an impressive $350.9 million at the box office. After Ridley Scott’s plans for anAlien: Covenantsequel fell through, Álvarez powered ahead with a reboot of sorts, settingRomulusat a distinct point between the originalAlienand James Cameron’sAliens. TheAlienfranchise has tried to reinvent itself before by making the likes of Noomi Rapace’s Elizabeth Shaw and Katherine Waterston’s Daniels the new heroine....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Adam White

The Boys Season 5 Scripts Still Aren't Done (Even With Production Underway)

Summary The Boysis set to return to Amazon Prime Video for another run next year. The production forThe BoysSeason 5 is already ongoing and so is the script’s development, because the screenplay is not yet done. The Boyswas a massive hit when it debuted on Amazon Prime. The superheroes series by Eric Kripke follows a group of vigilantes who go after the corrupt superheroes called “Supes.” The story appealed to the masses for its storytelling and the stellar performances from the cast....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Brian Morgan

The Jurasic World: Rebirth Trailer Does Not Look Promising

Summary There is a lot of anticipation about the upcomingJurassic World: Rebirthmovie, which will see dinosaurs come roaring back onto the big screen on July 10, 2025. Being the latest installment in theJurassic World/Parkfranchise brings plenty of pressure due to the high standards of the previous films, but this one was expected to reinvent the wheel regarding the dinosaur epics. With a stellar cast led by Scarlett Johansson, the film seemed unique and interesting on paper....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Sarah Mcintosh

The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer's Big Hint

Summary The latest trailer forThe Last of UsSeason 2 has set the internet abuzz with speculation, particularly regarding its ominous and haunting final moments. As fans eagerly dissect each frame, one particular detail has caught the attention of viewers: the glowing red light of a flare in the latestThe Last of UsSeason 2 trailer’s closing sequence. The flare’s eerie illumination, reminiscent of the theater showdown between Abby and Ellie inThe Last of Us Part II, may be more than just a striking visual....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · Bonnie Hickman

The Mandalorian and Grogu Plot Rumor Teases Gladiator Rotta the Hutt

Summary A newThe Mandalorian and Groguplot rumor has surfaced, potentially providing insight into what Jeremy Allen White’s Rotta the Hutt has been doing since his appearance inStar Wars: The Clone Wars. The Mandalorianand Grogurecently wrapped production and alleged plot details have gradually leaked in the ensuing weeks. Last December, fans learnedAllen White joinedThe Mandalorian and Grogucast as Rotta the Hutt, who first appeared as a baby in theStar Wars: The Clone Warsanimated feature film....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Ashley Smith

The Sims 4's Latest Kits Could Be a Game Changer

AsThe Simsfranchise ventures into its twenty-fifth year, EA and Maxis have announced plenty of new content to celebrate its anniversary.The Simsteam announced the festivities during a Behind The Sims 25th Birthday Special stream, with the first new set of content slated for January 16. While one of the Kits was revealed in the stream, two were left in the dark until release day. Though they may seem unassuming to casual gamers, Simmers in the know were blown away by these Kits, which could change the content of future Kits....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Regina Schwartz