PlatinumGames Loses Another Game Director

Summary Veteran game developer, Takahisa Taura, has confirmed his departure fromPlatinumGames, following months of speculation around his latest status. This marks another major exit fromPlatinumGames, which has witnessed multiple key staff members bid farewell to the company in recent years. Since being founded in 2007 by veteran devs, including Shinji Mikami and Hideki Kamiya, Japan-basedPlatinumGames has built an admirable reputationin the gaming industry. This is down to the success of third-party projects, such asMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance, as well as original IPs,BayonettaandAstral Chain....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Marissa Ward

Pokemon Fan Designs Barboach Evolution

Summary APokemonfan has created a new evolution for Barboach. While thePokemonfan artist says that they like Barboach’s normal evolution, Whiscash, they’ve come up with a design for a “cooler” evolution that some may find makes more sense as a second form than what it has in the official series. Experiencing a Pokemon’s evolution tends to be a cool moment for Pokemon trainers, but the results aren’t always something fans are excited by....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Casey Cooper

Pokemon Fan Designs Grass-Type Torchic

Summary The adorable starter trio from the Gen 3Pokemongames has always been some of the most widely-beloved of all, and some popular online fan art has re-imagined these classic designs to fit different types, including a cute Grass-type Torchic. The vast roster of starter Pokemon from throughout thePokemonfranchise has been some of the most popular subjects of fan artwork for decades now, and that doesn’t look to be changing any time soon....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Alexandra Griffin DDS

Pokemon GO Growing Up, Collection Challenge & Rewards

Quick Links Pokemon GOGrowing UP 2025 event brings several Research tasks and rewards. you may encounter several Shiny Pokemon like Shiny Toxel, Shiny Magikarp, Shiny Swablu, Shiny Wimpod, and more. Completing the Research tasks can also reward some of these Shiny Pokemon. ThePokemon GOGrowing Up event commences onFriday, July 17, 2025, at 10 AM Local Timeand concludes onWednesday, July 08, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time. You can partake in a Field Research quest, a Premium Timed Research quest, and a Collection Challenge....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Dustin Hill

Razer Introduces Head Cushion Speaker That Can Replace Headphones

Summary Razerhas unveiled a new head cushion speaker called Clio that can be utilized with additional speakers or as a total replacement for headphones. The uniqueRazerspeaker is also designed to be a comfortable headrest, which may help those who are interested in maintaining a comfortable setup. While Razer manufactures many different kinds of accessories and peripherals for gaming, it’s also not a stranger to introducing unusual and unique ideas. TheRazer Zephyr, its RGB face mask, for example, drew a lot of attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, though there were some issues that arose when it came to light that it didn’t have N95-equivalent filtering as initially announced....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · George Woods

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Survey Teases Exciting Feature That Might Come in Future Update

Summary An officialRuneScape: Dragonwildssurvey question suggests that a large PvPvE map may be in the works, showing the possibility of an additional feature that has a lot of players excited about the game’s future. WhileRuneScape: Dragonwildsis not an MMO, it is a spin-off of one, and a lot of fans seem eager for a merging ofDragonwilds' unique survival game formula with classicRuneScape-style action. After shadow dropping in early access on April 15,RuneScape: Dragonwildsis already a big hitwith players, surpassing the expectations of the development team at Jagex....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Jennifer Cohen

Solo Leveling Releases New Spin-Off Webtoon Based On Fan-Favorite Hunter's Backstory

Solo Levelinghas dropped a newspin-off webtoon under itsHunter: Originseries, this time shining the spotlight on fan-favorite S-Rank hunter Cha Hae-In. TitledHunter: Origin – Pure Sword Princess Cha Hae-In’s Story, the new release explores a version of Hae-In in an alternate reality. Originally adapted from Chu-gong’s hit web novel,Solo Levelinghas grown into a transmedia powerhouse, boasting a manhwa, a fully voiced anime adaptation, and most recently,the mobile gameSolo Leveling: Arise, developed by Netmarble....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · David Torres

Solo Leveling Season 3 Is Going to Break the Internet

Summary Quick Links Solo Levelinghas become a hit in a way that few shows will ever be able to replicate. However, sinceSolo Leveling Season 2concluded, fans can’t wait for Season 3 to be officially announced. Unfortunately, it looks like they will have to wait a little longer. But what can we expect from the next season? Well, stunning animation, great soundtrack — basically, we can expect thatSolo Levelingto keep doing everything it has been doing right in an even better way....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Stefanie Foster

Solo Leveling Season 3 Will Finally Reveal The Truth Behind The System

Summary Quick Links Solo LevelingSeason 3 is still far away for now, however, it’s still very hyped, and might be the best season yet when it comes to the story. Despite two seasons ofSolo Leveling, not many mysteries have been resolved by the author, which is why fans are eagerly looking forward to Solo Leveling Season 3, knowing that it’ll deliver some big answers, as Sung Jinwoo uncovers the truth behind the world and the System....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Jonathan Elliott

Starfield May Be Better Off Following in Diablo 4's DLC Footsteps

Starfieldnews has been quite stale lately, as Bethesda has remained silent since the launch of its first DLC last fall.Shattered Space, a cosmic horror-inspired expansion, failed to pull in a lot of players, leavingStarfieldin a tough situation with its next DLC. This leavesStarfieldin a similar situation toDiablo 4, as the latter also faced heavily mixed reception with its first expansion,Vessel of Hatred. On the surface,StarfieldandDiablo 4are vastly different games, but both franchises had similar post-launch aspirations....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Patricia Colon

Target Has Good News For Nintendo Switch 2 Fans Who Didn't Pre-Order

Summary The retail chain Target recently announced that customers will be able to order theNintendo Switch 2on the Target website and app one day after the console’s June 5 launch date. This will be another option for fans who aren’t able to pick up aNintendo Switch 2at a physical retail location. Even though pre-orders for the console have been open for over a month, it has been notoriouslydifficult for customers to get their hands on a Switch 2....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Yvonne Brown

The Best Games That Are In Early Access

Summary Sometimes a game is just about complete, but requires a little more work to get it over the finish line. That’s why releasing a game into Steam Early Access is a great idea for many indie developers. It allows them to earn more money to fund their projects, and those who choose to play the title can provide feedback and report bugs. Despite not being complete products, some of these games are already fantastic experiences that only require a few adjustments to hit 1....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1126 words · Kelly Wells

The Best Rockstar Games That Get Better As You Play

Summary Many people argue that video games should never have slow beginnings, especially since first impressions are important and decide whether a player will stick with the game in question for the long haul. However, this isn’t the hard and fast truth, since many titles have shown the importance of revealing one’s hand later on instead of going all-out early on. This is especially true in Rockstar’s case, with the developer being more than aware of how important it is to keep fans engaged in a lengthy video game for the long haul....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 898 words · Dawn Adams