Ninja Criticizes Fortnite Chapter 2 Map, Praises Original

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins plays a wide array of video games, but there’s no denying thatFortniteis what earned him his status. As Epic Games' most successful player,Ninja has beenFortnite’sposter child, without a doubt helping epic grow millions of new players. Despite the increase in players and new content, Ninja hasn’t been happy. In the last few months, Ninja has been incredibly critical of the new season ofFortnite.Even as Chapter 2 Season 2 starts to wind down, Ninja has been increasingly vocal....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Emily Ibarra

Oculus AR and VR Divisions Renamed

Oculus' parent company Facebook has announced that it will restructure the virtual reality developer’s teams as a part of a larger reorganization. In a move that will like concern longtime fans of the popular VR headsets, thesocial media titan will be rebrandingand merging Oculus' AR and VR teams into a new division under the Facebook banner. This decision comes on the heels of another deeply unpopular announcement, whereOculus announced that it would force users to create a Facebook accountto continue using its headsets....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Colleen Jackson

Open-World Games With The Best Writing Ever

Summary Open-world video gamesoften approach writing in a different light than other genres due to their designs being structured in a more non-linear way. The player has complete freedom to explore giant maps and interact with NPCs how and when they please, meaning they can start specific quests or side missions at any point. The writing has to take this into account and carefully weave a narrative together in a manner that flows and makes sense....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1235 words · Derek Marquez

Overwatch 2 Clip Shows How Powerful Zenyatta’s New Melee Attack Is

While theOverwatch 2beta has shown how much more fun Tanks are in the sequel, it is no secret that the Support class is struggling. Fortunately, it seems like Blizzard is very aware of this, as a recentOverwatch 2update has given Zenyatta a boost to his melee attack. This is a fairly significant change, as a majority ofOverwatchheroes do the same amount of damage with their melee attacks. However,Zenyatta’s kicksare now 50% stronger than regularOverwatchmelee attacks, which gives him a way to defend himself up close....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Michelle Ramsey

Overwatch 2’s Battle Passes Should Have Specific Themes

Plenty of information onOverwatch 2has finally started to release, with Blizzard detailing several aspects of the game in recent weeks. Fans now know that it will be making the switch to free-to-play,replacing the originalOverwatchclient, and introducing a seasonal approach to content. It will also be swapping out Loot Boxes for a Battle Pass system, and it will be interesting to see how Blizzard approaches this style. Fans already have some idea of what Blizzard will be including within these battle passes, as never-before-seen cosmetics like weapon charms have appeared in recentOverwatch 2trailers....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Rebecca Cunningham

Persona Developer Atlus Has a Lot of Games You May Have Never Heard Of

All gaming developers start with the dream of having multiple world-famous titles under their belts, and few RPG developers have experienced success on the scale ofAtlussince its inception in 1986. The Japanese developer has consistently put out high-quality releases for the gaming public to consume with itsShin Megami TenseiandSoul Hackersfranchises. Creating captivating spin-offs from original franchises is no mean feat, butAtlushas crafted a winning formula with its widely-acclaimedPersonaseries. The recurring nominations of Atlus' productions for gaming awards are no coincidence, as its releases are highly rated by the public and critics alike....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Veronica Spencer

Pokemon GO Abra Community Day is Live for Some Players

The coronavirus pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on the video game industry, and Niantic’s popular mobile augmented reality gamePokemon GOis no exception. Niantic has made significant changes to the wayPokemon GOplays in order to accommodate for the social distancing that’s happening all over the world right now, and today marks its first real attempt at a Community Day amid the pandemic. Thepreviously delayed Abra Community Day inPokemon GOis now live in the game for some players....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Matthew Brennan

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Shiny Starters

Quick Links Shiny Pokemonhave been a part of the franchise sincePokemon Gold/Silver, but recent entries such asPokemon Sun/MoonandSword/Shieldhave begun “Shiny Locking” the starter Pokemon. This means no matter how many times aPokemonplayer may soft-reset their game, the starter Pokemon will not be Shiny. Unfortunately, this trend continues intoPokemon ScarletandPokemon Violet, in which the starter Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are incapable of being Shiny. Related:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Breed Pokemon However, it is possible to get Shiny Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly later on inPokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Sierra Willis

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Leaker Confirms Pawmi Evolutions, New Type Combinations

While information aboutPokemon Scarlet and Violetis hard to come by from official sources such as thePokemonYouTube channel or the website for Generation 9 games, several alleged leaks are appearing on the internet. As it happens with new mainlinePokemongames, multiple leaks are actually fan art or fake information spread intentionally, and Riddler Khu is one of the few sources with a proven track record that the community can go to with some confidence....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Christina Schwartz

Pokemon Sword and Shield Streamers Have Wholesome Reaction to Finding Shiny Gyarados

Though players have had plenty of time to explore all thatPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldhave to offer, players are still finding things to do. One of the most popular side activities for player to complete inPokemongames is shiny hunting. Shiny Pokemon are highly sought after in the community, as they are exceedingly hard to find, especially if players are looking for them deliberately. Recently, Twitch streamer MajinPhil and his wife Tara randomly found a shiny Gyarados inPokemon SwordandShield, and their live reaction was priceless....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Michael Taylor

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Rumored Unused Type Combinations Explained

Pokemon ScarletandVioletare coming out three months from now, and despite the three official trailers released thus far, fans know surprisingly very little about all the new pocket monsters that are supposed to come with Gen 9 games. Recently, aPokemonleaker stated thatPokemon ScarletandViolet’s exact number of critters in the Paldean Pokedex will be 105, not counting forms like regional variants, which are allegedly only four – one for Wooper and three for Tauros, each with different type combinations....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Dr. Chloe Joseph MD

Rent-a-Girlfriend: Kazuya – Creep or Confused?

Summary The anime community has seen its fair share of trashy main characters and unbearable protagonists, yet none come close to Kazuya Kinoshita’s unlikeable characterization.Rent-a-Girlfriend’sprotagonist has garnered notoriety among the community with his simp-like behavior and all-out desperation to get his hands on a girl. While many series portray similar characters, Kazuya’s lack of even a smidgen of growth pegs him as one of theworst MCs in rom-com history. Author Reiji Miyajima’s attempt to make his characters a bit more relatable may have backfired as Kazuya’s antics surely seem human, but in the worst way possible....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Benjamin Klein

Resident Evil Village: Film Puzzle Solution

Resident Evil Villagemay not be as frightening asResident Evil 7was, but the latest entry in the survival horror series still retains most of what makes the series so iconic to begin with. There are many puzzles for players to solve as they make their way through the eerie village and theunsettling castle, such as one that involves film strips and a slide projector in a certain room. Players will eventually reach a point inResident Evil Villagein which they have to gather five film strips and place them in a particular order so that they can find a hidden exit out of the room....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Jonathan Walker