Rumor: Shenmue Series Announcement Coming This Weekend

Fans of theShenmuefranchise may have something to look forward to this weekend. FrequentResident Evilfranchise leaker AestheticGamer believes that some kind ofShenmueannouncement is going to take place at some point this weekend, though stopped short of revealing exactly what the announcement will entail. AestheticGamer previously teased aShenmueseries announcementlast week, only clarifying that it’s not related toShenmue 4. Unfortunately, AestheticGamer still doesn’t provide much in the way of concrete details about the announcement, beyond that it is for people who “care about the story” ofShenmue....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Loretta Hanson

Skate Reboot Shows Off Deadly Ragdoll Footage

TheSkatereboot has shown off a bunch of new deadly ragdoll footage, directly from early playtests of the game. TheSkatereboot was a title that gamers sought after for many years, and hopefully it’s not too long before players can finally get their hands on it. The hype continues to build around theSkatereboot, with fans keen to see a return to the franchise which has been dormant sinceSkate 3in 2010. Still, gamers are remaining cautious, afterrumors of loot boxes in theSkaterebootsurfaced earlier this year....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Anthony Fisher

Smite 2 Revealed, Built With Unreal Engine 5

Summary Hi-Rez Studios revealedSmite 2, the sequel to its third-person MOBASmite, and confirmed that the upcoming title was built using Unreal Engine 5.Smite 2was revealed nearly a decade after the full release ofSmite, and Hi-Rez Studios answered a few questions that players had concerning how their efforts and unlocks fromSmitewould carry over intoSmite 2. InSmite, players assume the mantle of various gods and mythological figures in team-based battles. Based on real-world pantheons,including Greek mythology, each deity inSmiteis assigned different combat roles, such as ranged or melee damage....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Julie Hansen

Star Trek: Impressive Things Worf Did Before Joining The USS Enterprise

Summary Worf is one of the most popular characters in theStar Trekuniverse. He’s often known by the name and rank that he had on the Starship Enterprise, but Lieutenant Commander Worf had several more titles and names to mark his accomplishments in the years before he was assigned to the Enterprise crew. Worf had an exciting and interesting life in the years before he joined the crew of the USS Enterprise....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Dalton Powers

Starfield Needs Lots of Hidden Details Like Skyrim

Although plenty of other exciting games will release before its time,Starfieldremains one of the big-ticket items for 2022. It’s not every day that Bethesda releases a new game, or a brand new IP at that, soStarfieldis a big deal. If Bethesda’s new spacefaring sci-fi game manages to impress fans, it could spiral outwards into a new core franchise that the studio can lean on alongsideThe Elder ScrollsandFallout.Of course, in order to do so, it has to live up to the standard that predecessors thatSkyrimhave set for it, which is no easy task....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Darrell Glass

Steam Deck User Replaces Boot Screen With Shrek, Can't Skip It

Now thatSteam Deckofficially supports custom boot-up screens, someone has decided to replace theirs with a full version of the originalShrekmovie. After a number of owners of Valve’s handheld gaming PC changed the original boot animation to customized alternatives, a recent operating system update introduced proper support for the feature, as well as an easier way to add replacement animations to the device. Steam Deck’s custom boot-up animations still have some limitations in place by default, it’s worth pointing out....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Ariel Huynh

The 10 Best Trailers of E3 2021

E3, generally the highlight of all things video gaming, was canceled last year because of the pandemic. With eager hearts and wide eyes, fans of long-running AAA franchises and indie titles were able to enjoy a plethora of announcements throughoutE32021 weekend, and a lot of these announcements came with cinematic and gameplay trailers. Some series showed updated graphics for next-gen consoles, and others have returned after lengthy sabbaticals. For instance, titles likeAvatar: Frontiers of PandoraandTina’s Tiny Wonderlandsshowed scenes for new upcoming games that fans are excited for....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · David Foster

The Flash Producer Responds To False Ezra Miller Production Reports

The Flashproducer Barbara Muschietti spoke about what transpired behind the scenes between Warner Bros. Discovery and Ezra Miller regardingThe Flash.However, the answer may surprise audiences who have kept up with the drama and uncertainties surrounding the film’s production. Rumors and allegations of assault and trespassing have followed Miller. However, details of these incidents aside and how the public perceives it, Miller cites their struggle with mental health as the root of the problem....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Tiffany Holden

The Sims 4: Fitness Skill Guide

Quick Links In current times when minds are becoming completely awake thanks to innovation, simulations games have gained huge prominence, essentially because of the opportunity players get to create and realize their imaginations.The Sims 4is one such game; fourth installment for the well-known Sims series, and enables players to have complete control over the lives of their favorite Sims characters. Having a family, building houses, and doing various day-to-day errands, including napping, eating, and working, are a part of the acts performed in this fascinating game....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Paul Shannon

This Resident Evil Resistance Character Has a Funny Name

Resident Evil Resistanceis set to launch alongsideResident Evil 3, providing players with a side multiplayer game that puts them in the shoes of survivors and a villainous Mastermind alike. One of these survivors has now been revealed by Capcom, and he has an unusual name that’s likely a callback toResident Evilhistory. Resident Evil Resistancewas originally revealed by leaks back in August, with no information at the time of when it would release....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Christopher Robinson

Wasteland Developer Starting Work on First-Person RPG

Inxile Entertainment, the Microsoft first-party development studio behind 2020’s squad-based role-playing gameWasteland 3,has had a productive past few months. First, its post-apocalyptic isometric RPG passed the notablemilestone of reaching one million players. Then the title earned a Game Awards 2020 nomination for Best Role Playing Game. And the company’s 20-player virtual reality game,Frostpoint VR,launched in December. Now Inxile seems to be ramping up its team for development of the “wonderful new” RPG the company’sCEO Brian Fargo tweeted about back in September 2020....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Alex Young

Who Is Alice In Borderland's King Of Spades?

Summary Adapted from Haro Aso’s manga,Alice In Borderlandis one of the most popular TV shows on Netflix, and the King Of Spades is one of the most unforgettable games and characters. There have been two seasons so far and fans can’t get enough. The general premise centers around characters who are playing games in Tokyo. The ratings have been consistently high, and it’s one of the most fun shows to discuss with other fans....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Mrs. Brittany Coleman MD

Why Alan Wake 3 Probably Won't Exactly Be 'Alan Wake 3'

Summary Warning: Spoilers for Alan Wake and Alan Wake 2Alan Wake 2made a big splash in the horror sphere and the gaming world at large when it launched in October 2023. 13 years on from Remedy Entertainment’s original cult favorite, fans as well as newcomers were granted an excellent modern generation entry withAlan Wake 2. The sequel shifted to a more grounded survival style versus the previous heavier action atmosphere and game design, and saw some of the most unique use of live-action segments in gaming thus far, resulting in an all-around acclaimed experience....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Mark Kerr