Phantom Blade 0 is An Absolutely Wild Looking New Samurai Action Game for PS5

One of the most unexpected highlights of Sony’s PlayStation Showcase 2023 came in the form of the debut trailer for developer S-Game’s fast-paced samurai slasher,Phantom Blade 0. While the lengthygameplay preview ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2that closed out the PlayStation Showcase was likely the high point of the stream for many viewers,Phantom Blade 0’s distinctive look and fast-paced combat helped it stand out even when put up against some of the more well-known titles on display....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Crystal Fisher

PlayStation is Planning an Expansion Into Mobile Games and Apps

As of 2020, mobile gaming accounts for about 50% of the gaming industry, the rapid growth of which hasinspired many developers to step into the mobile gaming sphere. According to notes from a Sony corporate strategy meeting on May 26,PlayStationwill officially start major moves into mobile gaming in the years to come. Kenichiro Yoshida, the Chairman, President, and CEO of the Sony Group Corporation, gave a speech outlining the direction of the company for 2021....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Thomas Perkins

Pokemon GO Dataminers Discover Special Explorer Pikachu

Last week, Niantic announced that, in between all the December related content,Pokemon GOwill be holding a new event to tie in with theSecrets of the Junglemovie(orPokemon Cocoas it’s called in Japan) that’s finally releasing this month, after it was subjected to delays due to the coronavirus. Most of what the event entails has already been revealed by Niantic, like the chance to encounter a shiny Celebi, but dataminers have managed to uncover a couple of extra details that Niantic didn’t mention and images of the new Explorer Pikachu that will be making a special appearance....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Peter Chavez

Portal 2 Beta Levels Found in the Switch Port

WhenPortal 2was released back in 2011, some were curious to see whether it could top the unanimous praise that befell its much shorter predecessor. Fortunately, it was received as an incredible follow-up to the 2007 puzzle game, containingone of the most iconic monologues in gaming. Sadly, a third installment was never made, but the recent Switch port being announced will bring the sequel back into the limelight, and it looks as though some people have managed to unearth well hidden content....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Ashley Oconnor

Resident Evil 5 Remake Has a Huge Task Ahead of Itself

Summary Following the immense success of theResident Evil 4 Remake, the stage appears set for aResident Evil 5 Remaketo be right around the corner. The originalResident Evil 5was a turning point for the survival-horror franchise, introducing a series of unique features and action-focused setpieces. However, its role in the overall shift of theResident Evilfranchise has led the title to acquire a somewhat infamous reputation.Resident Evil 2 RemakeandResident Evil 4 Remakehave set a high bar for developer Capcom’s modern re-imaginings, doubling down on the horror that made them so popular in their heyday....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Sheila Thomas

Resident Evil Village Walkthrough: Part Three

Houses Beneviento is unlike any other area in the game. Being quick on the pistol will help in most areas ofResident Evil Village, but House Beneviento is bigger on puzzles than most other sections. Even the boss fight is really just an elaborate puzzle-solving situation. RELATED:Most Gruesome Deaths in Resident Evil Village Gamers who are looking to get through the story ofResident Evil Villageshould start here. This guide is purely to get through the main story; completionists who are looking for all the secrets and collectibles will want to explore a bit in each area....

June 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1302 words · Russell Cole

Ridley Scott's Hannibal Is Better Than Its Reputation Suggests

Twenty years ago, Ridley Scott directedHannibal, the anticipated sequel to Jonathan Demme’sThe Silence of the Lambs. While many critics disliked the sequel in comparison to Demme’s picture, Scott actually made a Hannibal film that was effective in terms of depicting the serial killer outside of prison, and showing how he lives under a secret identity. As Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Anthony Hopkins once again portrays the cannibal as a skilled professional who can be sneaky and decisive....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Daniel Miller

Scuf Reflex Pro PS5 Controller Review

For over a decade, Scuf has been the name on any gamer’s mind when thinking of third party, customizable controllers. With its signature paddles and customization, the controllers allow gamers to personalize the most important part of their gaming experience while also elevating it for more hardcore play. For the PlayStation 5,Scuf has its new Reflex line of controllers, which started first with the baseline Reflex and that has now expanded to include the Scuf Reflex Pro and Scuf Reflex FPS....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Johnny Rogers

Shang-Chi Review

AfterAvengers: Endgamesunset many of the major players from the last decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the brand is primed to offer fans something different. Much likeIron Man,Thor, andCaptain Americaoffered superheroes in a framework unheard of for a film,Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringspushes Marvel’s reach even further. It still has a lot of the same core components that made past Marvel hero debuts great - like a creative director, a strong script, a compelling villain, and a lead actor with undeniable star power - but it takes viewers into a completely new world....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Jason Anthony

Skyrim: Bittercup Rewards Guide

Skyrim Anniversary Editionfeatures quite a lot of Creation Club content, including an addition that centers around an artifact known as the Bittercup. While working on this Creation, players will be forced to decide between filling the Altar of Fortune, the Altar of Power, and the Altar of Nothing, with each altar providing some specialSkyrimBittercup rewards. RELATED:Skyrim: Necromancer Grimoire Guide Before getting into the specific rewards associated with each altar, it is important to note thatSkyrimplayers will receive the Bittercup regardless of the option that they choose....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Kylie Cox

Slime Rancher: How to Get Indigonium

While players will come across many of the resources inSlime Ranchernaturally as they play the game, some of them must be targeted more directly. Indigonium is one of the resources that requires fans to focus their efforts somewhat, as there are a very limited number of ways to obtain it. Fortunately,Slime Rancher’s Indigonium is not particularly hard to find once its sources are known, and this guide is here to point players in the right direction....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Sally Hampton

Sony Doesn't Know If Starfield is Still Coming to PS5

The fate of Bethesda Game Studios' hotly anticipated open-world RPGStarfieldhas been a matter of great discussion in the past few months. While Microsoft has been quite vocal about the entire situation, often bringing upStarfieldin its interviews, it’s PlayStation that has taken a back seat, with no comments on the subject matter, whatsoever. After Microsoft announced its plans to acquire Bethesda in 2021 for a whopping $7.5 billion, fans all across the globe started to speculate the future of Bethesda’s upcoming titles on Sony’s platform....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Leslie Knight

Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 10 Review

Now that the second season ofStar Trek: Picardis over, it appears that all the twists and turns paid off and the puzzle pieces have been put into place. In some regards, the finale does a pretty good job of fixing some of the mistakes and missteps that were made throughout the middle episodes ofPicard’s second season. That’s not to say that the way everything that was tied up with a neat little bow was done expertly....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Hannah Giles