Why Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Animal Crossing Fans Should Check Out A Short Hike on Switch

While many fans are wanting Nintendo to host a proper Nintendo Direct presentation focused on its big first-party games that are coming this holiday season, the company instead decided to host an Indie World showcase. The Nintendo Indie World showcase, as its name implies, featured upcoming indie games that are on the way for Switch in 2020 and beyond, and it included six surprise releases for games that were made immediately available to purchase on the Switch eShop....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Morgan Reyes

10 Gen 1 Pokémon With The Most Creative Designs

Generation 1 of thePokémongames didn’t have themost intricate designs,but that was part of their appeal. Pokémon from the first generation (like other generations) can be based on animals or inanimate objects. There are even cases of Pokémon based on yōkai, supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. RELATED:The 15 Fastest Pokémon Of All Time These designs resonate with players because of their originality. If it weren’t for Generation 1’s phenomenal designs, the franchise might not have been as explosively popular, and shows likeDigimonmay have won the fictional monster wars....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Travis Vasquez

10 Things The PS2 Did (That Were Way Ahead Of Its Time)

The PlayStation 2 is one of the most successful video game consoles of all time. Not only are its sales figures incredibly impressive, but it also was home to some of the best games of all time, likeMetal Gear Solid 2,Final Fantasy X, andSilent Hill 2. Related:10 Failed PlayStation 2 Games (That Deserve A Second Look) While the game catalog is breathtaking, players could do more with the platform they may have realized....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Mr. Alexander Sanchez

25 Years Ago, Baldur's Gate Showcased the Value of Optional Dungeons

Summary As an iconic RPG title which set the tone for the genre in the years that followed, the originalBaldur’s Gatesucceeded in its engaging interpretation of theDungeons and Dragonsruleset. Going beyond the tabletop meant that the game was capable of far greater pre-written storytelling, firmly setting it apart from the more open-ended style of play it was inspired by. In an expansion released shortly after the base game, however, BioWare was able to capitalize on the fun of exploringBaldur’s Gate’s side content....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1187 words · Logan Moss

A Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Mod Is Removing One Of Its Defining Features

Summary A new mod forThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Wakeris removing one of the game’s most iconic features, draining the Great Sea and removing the game’s water. The initial launch of the GameCube’s firstZeldagame saw a significantly different version of the beloved franchise than fans were expecting.Replacing the iconic kingdom of Hyrulewas the vast openness of the Great Sea, tasking players with traversing the oceans of a flooded kingdom of Hyrule....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · David Anderson

Assassin's Creed Wild West Logo Will Make You Want A Game With A Cowboy Assassin

Assassin’s Creedhas brought players across the globe to different historical environments at pivotal moments. Because of the variety of locations, players often like to guess where the nextAssassin’s Creedgame will end up. In one of these estimates, one fan made a concept for what a Wild West version of theAssassin’s Creedlogo might look like if the series were to head there next. After beginning in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade,Assassin’s Creedhas gone to Renaissance Italy, the American Revolution, Greece in the midst of the Peloponnesian war, and numerous other famous places at important times....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Mary Jones

Attack On Titan: Things You Missed In The Final Season Part 2's OP

Attack on TitanSeason 4, Part 2 is here and fans didn’t go a single moment without being blown away. The opening theme of the final season has a new, thrilling style that perfectly matches the intensity and heart-pounding action that the season has in store. TheAttack on Titanfinal season OP is one that viewers want to put on repeat, with its frightening, powerful lyrics and metal vibes. RELATED:Attack on Titan: The Most Powerful Titans In The Series, Ranked...

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Matthew Bell

Baldur's Gate 3: Things To Do After Beating The Game

Quick Links Even after a hundred (or more) hours on a single playthrough, and after beating the game, it’s hard to put downBaldur’s Gate 3. Part of thecore identity of the game is its replayability, and the sheer breadth of player agency throughout all aspects of its gameplay and narrative. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: How Long To Beat Unlike beating some singleplayer games without a New Game Plus mode, beatingBaldur’s Gate 3doesn’t mean players have to step away from its world....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Katelyn Jones

Best Free PC Shooter Games

PC Shooter gamesare a dime a dozen. The multiplayer scene is absolutely stacked with first-person or third-person shooters, and these games or franchises tend to have a long shelf life. While some titles such asOverwatchandArma 3require an initial investment, some of thebest shooters on PC are free-to-play. Gaming is an expensive hobby, regardless of whether someone prefers to spend their time on consoles or computers. PC gamers might have access to deeper sales, but sometimes the free option is the way to go....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1382 words · Christine Lewis

Best Games Set In The Napoleonic Era

Summary The Napoleonic Era is generally regarded as the period of French and European history when Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France from 1799-1815. Naturally, the volatility of this period has led to the development of many Napoleonic Era games, covering a variety of genres. Games set slightly before or after Napoleon’s official reign are also great options for fans of the time period, as the world does not drastically change overnight. All of these games set during the Industrial Revolution will provide players with the atmosphere they are looking for after falling in love with the Napoleonic Era....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1358 words · Mr. Reginald Rose

Bloodborne: Why Iosefka And Imposter Iosefka Shouldn't Be Confused

Iosefka is a kind-hearted woman and an NPC inBloodbornewho assists any and all civilian patients who come to her clinic, though she will refuse to let the Hunter inside for fear of spreading the curse of beasthood. It is possible to see her through the cracks in the glass door, and she wears the White Church Set, revealing blonde hair tied into a ponytail. Imposter Iosefka is another NPC inBloodbornethat sometimes can be mistaken for Iosefka....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Maria Hardy

Borderlands 3 Reveals Steam Release Date

Last year,Borderlands 3released as anEpic Games Store exclusive, leaving many PC players quite frustrated indeed. That said,Borderlands 3’s run as an EGS exclusive was always intended to be a temporary affair, and an eventual Steam release was all but guaranteed. Now, with the game’s period of exclusivity coming to a close, Gearbox Software has finally revealed something that is sure to excite many fans: the exact date thatBL3will be available on Steam....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Nichole Adams

Call of Duty Skin Has Destiny 2 Fans Calling For a Stasis Armor Set

Summary A joking post about a recently releasedCall of Dutyskin hasDestiny 2fans calling on Bungie to release some custom cosmetics in a similar vein. The new skin found inCall of Dutyjust so happens to look perfectly suited to be an armor set based on theDestiny 2Stasis subclass. Most modern live-service games, including major titles likeFortnite, Call of Duty,andDestiny 2, make much of their revenue from selling cosmetic items like skins and accessories....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · John Bowen