GameStop Xbox Series X and S Console Pre-Order Supply May Be Very Limited

While PlayStation fans are still reeling over the debacle that was the PS5 pre-order scene last week, Xbox fans are preparing to try and get their hands on anXbox Series X or Spre-order tomorrow. WithXbox Series X and Series S pre-ordersset to go live tomorrow morning at 8 am PT, players will need to be awake bright and early if they hope to nail the sale. However, it seems like players will need more than a good night’s sleep if they hope to get their console of choice from GameStop....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Patrick Webb

Happy Gilmore Reference Found In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

There are tons of small nods to movie franchises spread throughoutCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.The developers hide these references throughout maps, gear, and occasionally flavor text on items within the game’s world. Every timeCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans discover a new Easter Egg, it almost seems like three more make an appearance in its place. A common Easter Egg that many fans noticed was the addition of the Twin Pines mall from Back to the Future....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Eric Myers

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku — Introducing the Criminals Condemned To Paradise

Episode 2 ofHell’s Paradise: Jigokurakuintroduced the remainder of the main cast of characters who will be on the island of Shinsenkyō along with Gabimaru, as well assome of the Yamada Asaemonwho will be accompanying them on the perilous journey to paradise. The second episode also gives us a taste of some of the royal rumble-esque combat one can expect from an all-out deathmatch of countless individuals. Violent, bloody and ruthless, here’s a quick rundown of the Vanguard Party, the group of criminals and samurai condemned to paradise inHell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku...

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Mary Smith

Honkai: Star Rail Reveals Impressive Seele Banner Revenue

Honkai: Star Railhas revealed the impressive revenue total of its Seele banner so far. Thenew HoYoverse titlewas released on April 26, and it’s already raking in millions of players worldwide, many of whom have already spent actual money to pull for powerful characters. Just like other HoYoverse titles,Honkai: Star Railutilizes a gacha system where players can use Star Rail Passes to get characters and Light Cones. This also gives them the chance to pull for five-star units, including the featured event banner....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Madison Smith

How Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Benefits From Being Single Player Only.

Fans of theDragon Ballfranchise are hyped for Bandai Namco’s upcoming action adventure RPG gameDragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and for good reason. Bandai Namco has promised to deliver the most faithful retelling of the story ofDragon Ball Zto date, and from what has been shown in trailers and screenshots, it seems to be keeping this promise. This game differs from previousDragon Ballgames in many ways, but one major difference has struck many fans as odd: the game will not feature a multiplayer mode of any kind, instead focusing entirely on the single player campaign....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Sarah Brewer

How To Fix Valorant Not Updating Bug

Even though systematic updates positively impact theValorantgaming world by removing bugs and adding new content, new versions of the game are often accompanied by unpleasant problems. Probably one of the big problems that unitesmany online gamesis the inability to enter the game world due to the outdated version of the game and the problems installing the latest update. Different servers, player locations, versions of the system you are playing on, game file corruption, and hundreds of other things can cause a Not Updating issue to appear inValorant....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Patrick Reed

Latest WWE SmackDown Episode Featured Accidental Chris Benoit Reference

In 2007,WWEwrestler Chris Benoit murdered his wife Nancy and son Daniel, then killed himself. BeforeWWEwas aware of the specifics surrounding Chris Benoit’s death, the company held a tribute show featuring interviews from his colleagues and recapping some of his most memorable moments. But once it became apparent that Benoit was the one who killed his family, WWE scrubbed any mention of him from its programming. WWE has gone out of its way to avoid referring to Chris Benoit in any capacity, using vague terminology wheneverRoyal Rumblestats or other accomplishments have to be brought up....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Olivia Myers

Metroid Dread: How To Get The Phantom Cloak Early (Spider Magnet Skip)

Quick Links Performing skips can be an excellent way to cut down the time of one’s next playthrough ofMetroid Dreador even allow players to find opportunities to speed up a current run by noticing new exploits in this complex game. There have been quite a few found so far, so here’s another–this time to grab the Phantom Cloak earlier than normal. RELATED:Metroid Dread: How To Get The Gravity Suit Early (Skip Space Jump)...

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · John Wilson

NBA 2K22 Releases New Tim Duncan Challenge and New Locker Code

With MyTeam Season 5 currently underway,NBA 2K22is introducing a new challenge that will test players' ability and patience when taking on one of the biggest names of the 2000s. The challenge will last only two weeks, and players will have the opportunity to collect a specialMyTeam Season 5reward if completed successfully.Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs will be the obstacle players will have to overcome in the next two weeks if they hope to obtain their reward....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Nichole Ferguson

Nintendo Considering More Classic Consoles

Nintendo always attracts rumors. From the continued discussion abouta possible Nintendo Switch Pro consoleto possible games in development, fans will always have something to speculate about, including mini consoles. Nintendo has provided ways that fans can play some of the retro video games in its library. This includes a series of classic mini consoles, such as the NES Classic and SNES Classic. In a Q&A with shareholders and President Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo explained that future Classic Edition consoles are being considered....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Alyssa Quinn

One Year Later, Stranger of Paradise Is Aging Gracefully

While much of the fandom’s focus is on the approachingFinal Fantasy 16right now, other things are happening in various parts of the franchise.Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionrecently came out, paving the way forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthto potentially release a year later.Theatrhythm Final Bar LineandDissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omniaare busy celebrating the franchise as a whole, and soon enough console ports of theFinal Fantasy Pixel Remasterswill launch to elevate the older titles in particular....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · George Murray

Overwatch 2 Player Points Out Problem With Game Logo That You Can't Unsee

AnOverwatch 2player has noticed an inconsistency with the logo on a particular in-game screen, and it is mightily unsatisfying to behold. The observation that cannot be unseen comes in the wake of growing criticism levied atOverwatch 2. Gamers were skeptical throughout the marketing ofOverwatch 2, often left wondering not only why more gameplay was not being showcased, but also why what was highlighted could not have been implemented as an update to the originalOverwatch....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Robin Young

Payday 3 Gets Release Window That's Very Far Away

After many long years of waiting, Starbreeze, publisher ofPayday: The Heist,its sequel and the recently releasedOverkill’s The Walking Dead,has finally announced a release window for the long-awaitedPayday 3.Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the sequel is going to be hitting shelves anytime soon. In a press release on its site, Starbreeze listed how it seeks to solve its recent financial issues, citingthe release ofPayday 3as an “expected event” that will look to bring in an influx of revenue....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Daniel Wood