Surprise WCW Superstar Makes Debut in WWE 2K23

Another surprise addition to theWWE 2K23has just been announced. As the title’s release date draws closer, the previews for the game grow more in-depth, and more out-of-nowhere reveals continue to emerge. Recently, WWE AlumniTyler Breeze was confirmed to be part of theWWE 2K23rosterwhich shocked a lot of fans as the roster reveal had already happened days earlier. With thedeep roster already announced inWWE 2K23, superstars of the past and the present will be gracing the character selection to the delight of many fans....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Timothy Morales

Survival Games That Push Realism to the Next Level

Summary Survival games hold a special place in the hearts of many players,challenging them to progress in extreme situations, often with limited resources. Many titles in this genre are known for their extreme difficulty, with mechanics designed to challenge characters to plan every step they take if they want to stay alive in these severe and dangerous environments. Many of the best survival games, in fact, are recognized for featuring a realistic approach to survival....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Carrie Mills

Teslagrad 2 Dev Talks Protagonist Lumina's Story

Teslagrad 2is a puzzle platformer with a 2.5D animation art style focused more on physics traversal powers than combat.Teslagrad 2continues the Teslamancer story with a different protagonist, one some players may recognize as one of four playable characters inTeslagradstandalone follow-up,World to the West. Game Rant recently spoke with Rain Games CEO Peter Wingaard Meldahl aboutTeslagrad 2’s protagonist Lumina compared to the original game and how the story continues in anew Norse settingwith steampunk influences....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Jacob Rodriguez

The Abandoned Conspiracy Theories Explained

It’s fair to say the internet loves conspiracy theories. Whether a person believes in them or not, it’s fun to imagine an intricate web of connections creating some larger sense of order. The latest conspiracy theory preoccupying the gaming world concerns an upcoming PS5 exclusive,Abandoned.The mystery surrounding this game is already reaching a tipping point as the trailer app was repeatedly delayed, and numerous theories have continued to circulate. The truth ofAbandonedwill be revealed in good time, and the trailer released today gives few answers, but to understand the significance of this conspiracy theory requires an analysis of why this game, in particular, prompted so much speculation....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Patrick Hunter

The MCU's Continuity Issues Are Actually Worse Than The DCEU

Continuity is a tricky thing. Have too little and it’s pointless, have too much and it’s constricting. Ever sinceIron Man(2008) ended withNick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson)telling Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) he was “part of a bigger universe,” theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)has altered the cinematic landscape through successfully introducing an interconnected “shared universe” and mega-franchises to the big screen. The validation ofThe Avengers’(2012) success led to many imitators, including the upcoming“MonsterVerse” crossoverGodzilla vs....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1365 words · Robert Griffin

The Pathless Review

In 2016, indie studio Giant Squid releasedAbzu, a gorgeous game about a diver exploring the ocean.Abzubecame somewhat of an indie darling at the time of its release, with particular praise given to its art style.Giant Squid’s most recent game,The Pathless, is similar toAbzuin that it, too, has eye-catching visuals, but this new game is much more ambitious, especially from a gameplay standpoint. The Pathlesssees players take on the role of the Hunter, a mysterious warrior who is trying to restore order to a land ravaged by a demonic curse....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1179 words · Laura Lopez

The People of the Witcher 3 Have A Bad Habit of Worshipping Monsters

There are plenty of side quests and monster contracts that the player can take on inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Many are straightforward undertakings, with the player having to find out what the beast is and how to defeat it. Others, however, are far more complicated, especially when the local peasantry decides to deify the creature that Geralt sets out to get rid of. There are a number of these types of quests scattered throughout the world ofThe Witcher 3....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Troy White

The Sims 4: How to Throw a Birthday Party

The Sims 4is a life simulation game in which players have the power tocreate virtual charactersand shape their lives with incredible attention to detail. There are multiple social events in the game that players can participate in, and birthdays are one of them. Kicking off a birthday celebration for Sims inThe Sims 4is fun, but it demands strategic planning. This guide will cover step-by-step instructions on how to throw a successful birthday party inThe Sims 4....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Courtney Walsh

The Sims 4: Lot Traits, Explained

Quick Links The Sims 4is the perfect playground for players to live out their wildest dreams. From careers, fame, and occults to families and life experiences, almost anything is possible for Simmers. For example, lot traits are an interesting gameplay feature that brings life to the Sims' world. Lot traits directly and passively affect the various lots players can place around their worlds inThe Sims 4. There are over 40 lot traits in the game across the available DLC, so let’s review what they are and how they affect Sims....

June 28, 2025 · 10 min · 2098 words · Danny Gilbert

Things That Make No Sense In Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunionis a prequel that was made to set things up forFinal Fantasy 7. Going into it, fans expected to see more dataon Zack Fairbeing in Shinra as a part of SOLDIER. That was indeed the focus of the game but things got out of hand with new stuff as well including new characters and clones. What’s with prequels and clone armies? RELATED:Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion - How Long to Beat...

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Michelle Collier

Treyarch Teases More Weapon Updates For Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Like the other games in the series, theCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warmeta is constantly changing. A new weapon balancing pass will see the meta changing further, andCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans can expect a few specific classes to get adjustments. The most recentCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warweapon changessaw some popular guns adjusted. The overpowered Stoner 63 took a bit of a hit, while the Streetsweeper shotgun lost its one-hit-kill potential....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Scott Stewart

Upcoming Horror Games Have an Issue with Representation

Horror fans are surely rejoicing a ton of new games being announced and confirmed. Horror is a genre where games are either classically beloved or profoundly disliked, with huge spells of time between new installments or franchise revivals, so any news aboutthe number of horror games being released in the futureis promising. Recently, Twitter user MajorDcps shared an image cataloging several upcoming horror games, includingAlan Wake 2,The Callisto Protocol,Resident Evil 4,Dead Space, andSilent Hill 2....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Dr. Jeremy Trujillo

Video Game Heroes Who Have Done Terrible Things

As a general rule, we expect that our video game protagonists are fundamentally decent people. Games are structured to endorse that idea, as well; there is a natural tendency for players to empathize with a story’s protagonist, and while we realize that some games will have a particularly harsh hero, we assume that they are doing what needs to be done. RELATED:Video Game Heroes Who Do Not Hesitate To Kill Their Enemies...

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1351 words · Tim Chang