Lessons Kojima Productions' Xbox Game Can Learn From PT

Summary Kojima Productionshas a lot in the works right now. WithDeath Stranding 2announced and a live-actionDeath Strandingfilm on the way in collaboration with Hammerstone Studios, the iconic video game auteur and his studio have their hands full. Beyond this, however,Kojima Productionsis working on another game for the Xbox family of systems, one that promises to utilize cloud technology to push the boundaries of the medium. While little is known about the title, leaks have suggested it will be a horror game....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Tommy Turner

Longest Konami Games

Konamiis a company that hasn’t really enjoyed the best time in the industry following its widely publicized split with Kojima. The creator of theMetal Gear Solidseries left on very poor terms, with fans pretty much dismissingMetal Gear Survive. Of course, the studio hasn’t done itself any favors with most of its modern titles being pretty disappointing, witheFootballbeing hailed by many as one of the worst sports video games ever made....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Chad Perry

Magic: The Gathering – 10 Specific Reasons Cards Were Banned

Banning and restricting are practices that were started forMagic: The Gatheringcards in 1994.Wizards of the Coastwanted a way to control the game by introducing different formats in order to have its media perceived at its maximum enjoyment. Due to this balancing, gameplay in both competitive formats and casual play has become more inclusive of strategies that prioritize a duality of speed and power, as opposed to one or the other....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1126 words · Diana Gonzalez

Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox Console Already in the Works

Xbox’s next-gen console meant to succeed the Xbox Series X/S is currently in the works and has a codename, a review of newly surfaced regulatory filings has revealed. The document confirming that a PS6 rival is already in the pipeline stems from Microsoft’s ongoing trial with the Federal Trade Commission, whosued to block its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzardon antitrust grounds in December 2022. As arguably the biggest private opponent of the deal, Sony got heavily involved in the FTC lawsuit that is currently in a discovery phase, pending trial....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Jessica Barnes

New The Matrix Resurrections Poster Unites All The Main Characters

TheMatrix Resurrectionswill continue where the original trilogy left off, bringing back the characters fans know and love. Now, Warner Bros. has released a new poster forThe Matrix 4that unites Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and several more cast members. Not too long ago, fans were begging for new information aboutThe Matrix Resurrections. Now, with a little over a month until the film premieres,the firstThe Matrix 4trailerand a handful of official images have been unveiled to give fans a sense of what to expect....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Tony Jackson

Nike Teaming With Paul George for PlayStation 5-Themed Shoes

Images of a new Paul George signature shoe modeled after thePlayStation 5are beginning to surface online. The new kicks feature aPS5-inspired design, and are packed with homages to Sony’s latest and greatest console. The professional basketball player, who plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers, appears to have a flourishing relationship with Sony. In addition to being gifted the new console from them on launch day,the entire Clippers team was gifted PS5sand accompanying headphones before the first game of the 2021-2022 season....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Katelyn Kennedy

One Destiny 2 Exotic Can't Be the Only One of Its Kind

Summary Based on what’s been shown off ahead of The Final Shape expansion’s upcoming release, most of the buildcrafting tools and gear coming in this expansion will seemingly giveDestiny 2’s current meta some serious competition. In particular, the new Prismatic Subclass and the Exotic class items coming toDestiny 2look extremely powerful. While players have gotten a glimpse of the new Subclass and what kind of Exotic armor to expect from this expansion, there has been little to no information revealed so far about what to expect from the Exotic weapons coming in The Final Shape....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Michelle Hicks

Pokemon Fan Art Imagines Treecko and Its Evolutions as Humans

Summary An extremely talentedPokemonfan artist is reimagining Gen 3 starter Treecko and its evolutions as humans. When it comes toPokemonfan art, starters are often used as inspiration likely due to their respective popularity. Imagining these creatures as gijinkas, humans with the ability to transform into Pokemon, is also a popular form of fan art that generally requires a lot of skill and creativity. As the results are often noteworthy, they usually seem to get a positive reaction from the community....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Richard Allen

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fans Have Great Chance to Get Very Rare Shiny

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers who have been trying to get a shiny Tynamo in the game have a golden opportunity to get the Pokemon, asPokemon GOhas announced that the July Community Day will be featuring Tynamo. Tynamo is considered one of the most difficult to get shinies inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, as it is extremely difficult to spot. The first month of the Shared Skies season inPokemon GOis coming to an end, and it’s been a bumpy ride forPokemon GOfans....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Karen Garcia

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal New Paradox Tera Raids for Christmas

Summary To wrap up the year,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetrevealed the return of Walking Wake and Iron Hands as 5-star Tera Raid bosses, and a new seven-star Tear raid against Iron Bundle will be available beforehand. Both series of Tera raid battles will givePokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers a chance to test their mettle against powerful Paradox Pokemon. The news of these Tera raids came just days after The Indigo Disk DLC forPokemon Scarlet and Violetwas released....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Mrs. Samantha Houston

PS5 Sold Twice as Many Consoles at Launch as Xbox Series X/S

It has been a long road to the release of the PS5, and now that it’s finally here, the gaming community has been making the console go in and out of stock over the course of the last two weeks. While Sony has taken great strides in terms of giving as many people a chance of getting their hands on aPS5as possible, the demand for the console has finally started to show in the form of sales figures....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · William Fuentes

Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington Lead One of Hulu's Top Shows

In the streaming service race,Huluhas produced a number of stunning movies and television series. One of the platform’s most successful projects is the critically acclaimed seriesThe Handmaid’s Tale, starring Elisabeth Moss. The series has received an impressive 75 Emmy nominations since its premiere in 2017, including its historic win as the first streaming series to take home the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series. As impressive asThe Handmaid’s Taleis, it is not the only successful novel adapted series the platform offers....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 934 words · Leah Fletcher

Rick And Morty: What Would Rick Have Seen In The Fear Hole?

Quick Links The Fear Hole is an interesting concept that was introduced toRick And Mortyat the end of the seventh season.In Season 7, Episode 10, “Fear No Mort”, fans follow the adventures of Rick and Morty as they fall into the horrors of a Fear Hole. The fun twist of the episode is that instead of the duo entering the hole together, only Morty goes in. This means that over the course of the episode, only Morty is actually subject to the horrors of the Fear Hole while Rick stands outside of it waiting for his turn....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Kimberly Henderson