God of War: The Case For and Against a Playable Angrboda

TheGod of Warfranchise has always centered around a deep, personal narrative anchored in Kratos' brutal journey through mythologies. WithGod of War(2018), Santa Monica Studios ushered in a new era rich with new characters, relationships, and lore.God of War: Ragnarokbuilt upon its predecessor, further expanding the world and finally bringing what’s arguably a suitableend to Kratos' character arc in the Valhalla DLC. TheGod of War: Ragnarokbase game was more interested in Atreus' roots, and it successfully conveyed that by giving him a more prominent role in its overarching plot....

May 8, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Bryan Stephenson

Gundam Wing x Overwatch 2 Gift Package Unboxing Mailbag

Today we’re looking at a lovely gift from our friends at Bandai Namco celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing! Not only that, but for the 30th anniversary Bandai Namco and Blizzard Entertainment are collaborating to bring “Operation Meteor” to Overwatch 2. New legendary skins designed after iconic Mobile Suits Wing Gundam Zero, Gundam Epyon, Gundam Deathscythe Hell, and Tallgeese can be applied to Mercy, Ramattra, Reaper, and Soldier: 76 respectively....

May 8, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Mario Newton

Haunted Chocolatier's Ideal Release Date Seems Clear

There’s no telling whenHaunted Chocolatierwill be ready, but the spiritual successor toStardew Valleyhas been highly anticipated ever since it was announced back in 2021.Haunted Chocolatierhas still yet to be released, but solo developer Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, has recently shared some promising news on the game’s development. Talking to PC Gamer, Barone confirmed that he had switched his focus fully toHaunted Chocolatier. Continuing to updateStardew Valleyhad beenkeeping Barone from making significant progress onHaunted Chocolatier, but that now seems to be changing....

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Mathew Lee

Hawkeye Season 2 Doesn’t Work Without Jeremy Renner Despite Rumors

Summary Hawkeyewas a Marvel Studios miniseries that ran in 2021. Jeremy Renner reprised his role as Clint Barton to team up with the young Kate Bishop in a detailed and interesting show with loose connections to Christmas.The series proved to be popular with fans, earning a 92 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, after Renner shockingly revealed he was offered the chance to doHawkeyeseason two, but for less money than the first, it appears that the long-term future of this show is unclear....

May 8, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Rodney Nichols

Helldivers 2’s Heart Of Democracy Update Proves an Uncomfortable Truth

InHelldivers 2’s Heart of Democracy update, all players are called to defend against the Illuminate invasion of Super Earth to preserve as much of its beloved democracy as possible. However, the odds of saving Super Earth inHelldivers 2’s current Major Order campaign aren’t favorable, since some players are off fighting Terminids and Automatons on other planets despite the current Illuminate invasion. This division amongHelldivers 2’s playerbase between Major Order devotees and absentees is nothing new, but the current extreme climate of the Galactic War has reignited this discourse and once again divided the community....

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Yvonne Price

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Releases New Update for May 2025

Summary The Friends, Furniture, and Frozen Peaks update forHello Kitty Island Adventurehit Nintendo Switch a whole week early, surprising players with its launch. ThisHello Kitty Island Adventurecontent pack adds new ways to boost friendships, decorate cozy spots, and check out a chilly new area, all while keeping the warm, fuzzy charm fans adore. Developed by Sunblink Entertainment,Hello Kitty Island Adventurefirst came out in July 2023,only on Apple Arcade. The game was eventually ported to more platforms, launching on the Nintendo Switch and PC in January 2025....

May 8, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Tara Morrow

Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Be Playable in September, but There’s a Catch

Summary Hollow Knight: Silksongwill finally be playable on June 17, 2025, but only as part of an Australian museum exhibit. The wait forHollow Knight’s sequel has been one of the most noteworthy in recent memory, with fans having little to go on but sporadic updates and glimpses of the title since its 2019 announcement. Now,Hollow Knight: Silksonghas announced a firm date on which it will be playable, but it’s still not an official release day....

May 8, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Christopher Jones

How to Complete Stitch-y Situation in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Quick Links Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Dreamlight Parks Fest event gives you the chance to craft a bunch of interactable Popcorn Buckets, including several adorable handheld variants. While you may use these to decorate the Valley, there are also handheld variants to get as wearable accessories to take on your adventures. Stitch’s Handheld Popcorn Bucket is one such wearable that you can unlock by completing the Stitch-y Situation Village Duty inDisney Dreamlight Valley, one of several duties you can do as part of theDreamlight Parks Fest event....

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Teresa Diaz

How to Get Better at Timing Parries in Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Quick Links Despite being a turn-based RPG,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s combat design has a lot of interactive elements baked into it. Like traditional turn-based games, you take turns attacking the enemy withdifferent party members. But during the enemy’s turn, instead of simply watching the attacks unfold, you’re able to actively dodge to completely negate incoming damage. For those feeling particularly confident, parrying is an interesting risk-reward mechanic, allowing you not only to block attacks but also to unleash devastating counterattacks if you time your moves perfectly....

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Carla Smith

How to Get Epic & Legendary Items in Bongo Cat

Quick Links Bongo Catis a casual,indie simulation gameavailable on Steam for Windows. It’s a simple and charming game that displays a small, animated white cat on your screen, sitting right on your taskbar. The main character of the game is the Bongo Cat itself. Every time you press a key on your keyboard or click your mouse, the cat will animate, appearing to bang an imaginary bongo drum. As you build up points over time (every 30 minutes or so), you win random loot drops in the form of treasure chests....

May 8, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Alexa Erickson

How To Increase Herd In Crusader Kings 3

Quick Links When playing as Nomads inCrusader Kings 3’sKhans of the SteppeDLC, players will quickly realize that theHerd is everything. Not only can it be used as a resource to curry favor or make decisions, but more importantly, the size of the Herd dictates the size of a ruler’s army. Usually, the Nomad with the biggest Herd is considered the strongest in the region, such as in the Steppe. With this in mind, players will want to be aware ofall the ways to increase their Herd inCK3....

May 8, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Maria Roth

June 26 is Suddenly a Huge Day for Two Very Different Types of Gamers

In a year packed with blockbuster releases, the stars have aligned to make June 26 an exciting day for two distinct fan bases. Early summer is always an exciting time for gamers as it’s home to events likeSummer Game Fest, along with other industry showcases for what players can expect to see released in the coming years. June also tends to see some major game releases as well, and this yearDeath Stranding 2: On the BeachandPersona 5: The Phantom Xare teed up to make a summer splash on the same day....

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Michele White

Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC Gets New Update for May 2025

Summary The Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredon PC has received yet another update, this time adding full support for Nvidia DLSS 4. Patch 1.4 also tackles a number of bugs and issues to enhance the experience for PC players inThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. PC players had to wait almost five years to finally seeThe Last of Us Part 2available on their platform. The title originally came out in 2020 amid the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, taking the video game community by storm....

May 8, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Nancy Khan