Compulsion Games Dev Talks Research and Representation in South of Midnight

South of Midnightwas just recently released this past April. Canadian developer Compulsion Games' latest title is part magical realism and part Deep Southern Gothic tale. Boasting a striking stop-motion animation style,South of Midnightsends fans on a journey through the aftermath of a devastating storm that sees protagonist Hazel Flood searching for her missing mother and encountering a variety of strange creatures, each with their own tragic story to tell. Game Rant caught up with Compulsion Games Studio Head and CEO Guillaume Provost atGamescom LATAM2025to talk more about the studio’s recent title....

June 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1802 words · Sharon Le

Doom Fan Shows Off Maykr Slayer Cosplay

Summary ADoom Eternalfan has shared their impressive Maykr Slayer cosplay with the community, and the attention to detail has players marveling. The Maykr first appeared in 2020’sDoom Eternal, and the genetic makeup of the race is techno-organic by design, similar to the works of artist H.R. Giger and reminiscent of Ebb Software’s survival horrorScorn. The FPS franchise kicked off in 1993 and has continued to be a thrilling source of hellish combat where players assume the role of the Doom Slayer to fight demonic enemies....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · David Figueroa

Doom: The Dark Ages: Who Are the Maykrs?

Spoilers forDoom: The Dark AgesandDoom Eternalbelow. The story ofDoom: The Dark Agesis a fascinating one, with the game being set during the blurry gap in the franchise’s timeline betweenDoom 64and 2016’sDoom. This allows the title to portray one of the most distinct settings that the series has seen, with the Slayer finding himself allied to the Night Sentinels of Argent D’Nur in their chaotic war against the armies of Hell....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Tricia Harmon

Fortnite Leaks Tease Chapter 6 Season 3 Battle Pass Skin

Summary Fortnite’s upcoming Battle Pass won’t be available until the second week of June, but leakers have already found hints and images of what appears to be a chameleon-like character skin.FortniteChapter 6 was unexpectedly interrupted at the start of May. While some gamers were expecting Season 3 to start immediately after Season 2 came to an end, that did not happen; instead, the chapter was put on hold for a month to make way for Galactic Battle, aStar Wars-themed mini-season....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Nicholas Richardson

Game of Thrones Fans Are Still Confused Over One Character’s ‘Needlessly Elaborate’ Death

Summary It’s hard to believe thatGame of Thronesfirst aired 14 years ago on HBO and almost from the get-go, fans soon realized that none of its characters were safe from the Grim Reaper. Whether they were beloved, like Ned Stark and Kaitlyn Stark, or universally hated, like Ramsay Bolton or Walder Frey, their time on the show could be snuffed out in a matter of minutes. The gruesome events at the Red Wedding inGame of ThronesSeason 3 horrified fans to their core, but the upcomingPurple Wedding in Season 4had viewers clapping their hands in delight due to King Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) finally getting what he deserved....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Bryan Taylor

Hints and Answers for New York Times Connections #704 (June 21, 2025)

Quick Links Connectionsis here again to challenge your brain and have you sort a bunch of words into categories. When you first look at the pile of words you get for this puzzle, it can be really overwhelming to attempt to tease out the connections between them. Ifthis challenging puzzle gameis too much for you to complete all by yourself, you can find a whole bunch of helpful hints below. Things like category spoilers, general hints, and even the whole answer are detailed here for those who need some assistance....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Susan Mcguire

How Battlefield's Destruction Mechanic Has Evolved

Destruction has been a core pillar ofBattlefieldever since the series debuted. Immersing players in the chaos of battle, DICE has often tried to satisfy players with reactive environments that make them feel like the world is responding to their inputs. There is something incredible about stopping to watch a skyscraper fall, or simply take cover in the corner of a house getting blown apart by a tank. The way that each game implements destruction has changed a lot over the years, and each successiveBattlefieldgame seems to have a different philosophy for how it treats the feature....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 951 words · Mark Miller

How Death Stranding 2's Stealth Is More About Strategy

Summary Death Stranding 2: On the Beachhands-on previews have officially gone live, which means fans have been treated to even more info about its story, world, and gameplay. Until now, even with a couple of lengthy trailers,Death Stranding 2has been something of an enigma, inspiring countless theories about what it might bring to the table and never outright giving any clarity on various elements. While that’s to be expected ofDeath Stranding 2’s story— especially when it comes to Hideo Kojima — its gameplay is something else entirely....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Crystal Waters

How Dungeons and Drivers Combines the Best of D&D, Vampire Survivors

Developed by Digital Synapsis and presented as part of Abragames' showcase atGamescom LATAM,Dungeons and Driversis a genre-busting romp set in a world where cars can do so much more than simply drive.Dungeons and Driversis described as a “bullet-heaven rogue-like on wheels with RPG elements,” drawing inspiration from action-packed bullet-hell titles likeVampire Survivors,as well as utilizing the class system, dungeon exploration and focus on quests ofDungeons and Dragons. Up to four players can select and upgrade their cars and seek out quests and dungeons while attacking constantly appearing enemies in an expansive world....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Robert Smith

How to Get the TMNT Villains in Fortnite

Quick Links Shredder’s top mutants have burst their way onto theFortniteBattle Royale scene, hellbent on chugging not only some Slurp, butsome turtle soupwhile they’re here. With the second wave ofFortnitexTMNThitting the Item Shop, players might want to know how much these skins cost, what they come with, and when they’re leaving. It seems likeFortniteloves their Ninja Turtles, but it also seems like they love the villains too, as players can get their hands on Bebop, Rocksteady, and Krang himself, providing a trio of ghastly new villains from aTMNTxFortnitecollab....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Kimberly Olson

Intergalactic Should Turn One Last of Us Collectible on its Head

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetis Naughty Dog’s first brand-new IP in years, and it’s a bold departure from its recent offerings. Unlike the more grounded nature ofUnchartedandThe Last of Us,Intergalacticis a full-blown sci-fi adventure. The story follows bounty hunter Jordan as she finds herself on the mysterious planet of Sempiria, which hasn’t made outside contact for over 600 years. Compared to Naughty Dog’s latest series,The Last of Us,Intergalacticis the post-apocalyptic franchise’s polar opposite....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · James Miller

Koei Tecmo Celebrates Wildly Successful Financial Year

Summary Koei Temco, the Japanese publisher known for franchises likeDynasty Warriors,Dead or Alive, andNinja Gaiden, has revealed a stellar earnings report for its fiscal year 2024. Compared to some of Japan’s other powerhouse game publishers,Koei Tecmohas been able to maintain its own space in the industry by catering to action game fans and those that enjoy the Musou genre. Koei Tecmo flew out of the 2025 gates swinging, releasing five games within the first three months of the year....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Jonathan Davis

Metro 2033 Redux: How To Unlock All Trophies & Achievements

Quick Links Metro 2033 Reduxis one of the best post-apocalyptic survival games that has a huge list of trophies that players can unlock as they progress through its story. Since the game is a linear experience, players might think it’ll be easier to check off most of the trophies in the first playthrough. However, some trophies are easier to unlock once you know the exact steps required for them. So, here’s a complete list of trophies and achievements for Metro 2033 Redux to make your journey to platinum a lot easier....

June 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1372 words · Mary Ramirez