PUBG: Battlegrounds Releases New Update for May 2025

Summary Krafton has rolled out a new update forPUBG: Battlegrounds, which introduces destructible terrain and implements a range of gameplay enhancements and balance adjustments. The update launched onPUBG: Battlegroundsfor PC on May 14, with the console version scheduled to follow on May 22. This release is part of the company’s larger 2025 roadmap that aims to bring advanced gameplay, including interactive environments, to more maps. First released in 2017,PUBG: Battlegroundshelped define the battle royale genre....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Ann Savage

Rumor: Assassin's Creed to Release Nine Games in the Next Six Years

Summary A new rumor has suggested that theAssassin’s Creedfranchise could be planning to release nine games over the next six years. This would mark the beginning of an aggressive release cycle for theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, which has taken a “less is more” approach over the last five years. Assassin’s Creedis arguably the most important franchise for Ubisoft right now, with the company struggling after high-profile flops likeStar Wars Outlaws. The good news for Ubisoft is that the recently releasedAssassin’s Creed Shadowstopped sales charts for several weeksafter its launch, indicating it has been a success for the company....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Ryan Moore DVM

Small Oblivion Remastered Change is Disappointing Some OG Players

Summary Oblivion Remasteredfans are pointing out a small change made to the Imperial City’s Arena, and players are unhappy about it. WhileOblivion Remasteredhas been received extremely well so far by most, that doesn’t mean that it’s completely perfect. Bethesda took players by surprise when it confirmed rumors that anOblivionremaster was in the works, largely due to dropping it the same day that it officially revealed it. Fans and newcomers alike to the game dove in as soon as they could, and quickly found animpressive remaster ofElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionthat remains true to the original while tweaking existing systems and dramatically overhauling visuals....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Johnny Parks

Solo Leveling Shares New Official Illustration, Soundtrack Now Available

Summary Quick Links Solo Leveling Season 2concluded a few weeks ago, but the hype around the series is so high that fans are still very excited about any news on the show. Fortunately, the production still has a few surprises in store. A new official illustration forSolo Leveling Season 2has just been revealed, making fans even more excited about the already announced Season 3. In addition, the soundtrack of the second season is finally available on many music streaming platforms worldwide....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Stephen Olson

Stellar Blade Blocked in Over 100 Countries on Steam

Summary Stellar Blade, the popular action-adventure title from ShiftUp, has been blocked from sale in over 100 countries on Steam, leaving players around the world looking for ways to purchase the long-awaited PC version. The game was originally released as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, offering fast-paced combat and RPG elements in a semi-open sci-fi world.Stellar Bladehas gained recognition for its over-the-top nature, amazing boss battles, and customization options. The PC version ofStellar Bladeis scheduled to launch on June 11, bringing with it features like unlocked framerates, more comprehensive display support, improved textures, and compatibility with AI-enhanced DLSS 4 and FSR 3 technologies....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Bill Mathis

The Boys: 7 Funniest Deaths, Ranked

Summary Of all the TV shows in the world,The Boysis among the best at combining theestablished perception of superheromedia with a more gritty, gruesome narrative that isn’t afraid to go straight into the deep end. Blood, guts, gore, and more, used with a healthy splash of comedy, make every death scene feel either like a spectacular explosion of viscera, or a hilarious kill that brings just as much shock as it does laughter....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Kevin Jones

The Cardinal Sins of The Sims 4 Explained

After a decade of dominating the life-sim market,The Sims 4continues to attract new players with an onslaught of regular content updates and DLC drops. Maxis’ longest-runningThe Simstitle has garnered a cult following among life-sim fans because of its quirky identity, fun gameplay loops, casual appeal, and free price point. So, even more than ten years later, it’s no wonder thatThe Sims 4is still garnering a horde of new players who say “Sul, Sul,” to new life-simming possibilities....

June 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1633 words · Nathaniel Smith

The Case for Monster Hunter Wilds to Get the 'Ultimate' Treatment, Not DLC

Capcom’s monster-slaying epic,Monster Hunter Wilds, has unsurprisingly been one of 2025’s most successful games so far. Following the lucrative launches ofMonster Hunter: WorldandMonster Hunter Rise, most fans predicted thatWildswould be an easy slam dunk for Capcom, from both a critical and commercial standpoint. Luckily, the action RPG did not disappoint.Monster Hunter Wildssold over 8 million copies just three days after its February release, making it Capcom’s fastest-selling game of all time....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Antonio Tapia

The Last of Us Season 2’s Review Bombing Surprisingly Overtakes Game’s Controversial Low User Score

Summary HBO’sThe Last of Usis almost done with its second season, with currently only 2 more episodes to go, but so far, some fans haven’t taken to its returning season with open arms, affecting its audience score and seeing the post-apocalyptic series surpassing the Naughty Dog game in low review scores. Unlike season one’s nine drama-filled episodes,The Last of Usseason 2 only has 7, which means quite a bit less screen time for Ellie and Dina as they get stuck into tracking down Abby and the rest of the WLF....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Thomas Wells

The Most Iconic My Hero Academia Characters

Summary My Hero Academiais a vastly popular shōnen series that paints both a rich and complex image of a superhuman society where most people have some special ability known as Quirks. The series predominantly focuses on the freshman class of its most famous hero school, U.A. High, and thus this group of students in Class 1-A experience intense action and face many villains on their journeys to becoming Pro Heroes....

June 8, 2025 · 10 min · 1927 words · James Gay

The Most Pointless Sacrifices In One Piece

Summary Sacrificesare a common narrative device in the world of shonen manga/anime, and Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceis obviously no exception. Throughout this series’ extensive run, many prominent characters have given up something important, even their lives, to save someone else, and as a result, those moments became some of the most impactful instances in the entire story. However, not every scene inOne Piececan be so meaningful, assome characters’ sacrifices end up feeling completely pointless, whether it’s because they failed to achieve something or because it felt like they could have easily looked for another, more sensible solution instead....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1121 words · Kristen Edwards

The Outer Worlds 2 Channeling Fallout: New Vegas is its Best Sign Yet

Summary The Outer Worlds 2is set to send fans to a new sector of its overly-corporatized and satirical sci-fi galaxy populated by oddballs and misfits. Currently on track to release later this year,The Outer Worlds 2looks to expand on the world and narrative that Obsidian Entertainment introduced players to in 2019. The sequel won’t be following directly from the events of the first title, but will still retain much ofThe Outer World’s spirit in its flavor, flair, and design....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Ashley Lewis

Xbox Giving Away Clair Obscur-Themed Series X Console

Summary Microsoft is giving away a customXbox Series Xthemed afterClair Obscur: Expedition 33. The one-of-a-kindXbox Series Xmodel is meant to commemorate the RPG’s forthcoming release. Initially announced during the June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is the debut title from French studio Sandfall Interactive. The game is scheduled to launch for the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC this Thursday, April 24. Microsoft is promoting the upcoming release by giving away aClair Obscur-themed Xbox Series X....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Nathaniel Huynh