Grand Theft Auto Online's Cayo Perico Heist Added to Single-Player by Modder

Grand Theft Auto Onlineis known for being one of the most popular multiplayer experiences on various platforms. Rockstar Games has released countless updates and expansions to the mode since its release back in 2013. While the recent Cayo Perico expansion is forGTA Online, a modder has brought it to single-player as well. The iconic multiplayer offers a variety of activities to complete, but one of the main features involves heists. One of the highest earners inGTA Onlinehistory is the Cayo Perico heistexpansion, which takes players to a tropical locale....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Jesse Mccarthy

Haunted Chocolatier Could Be the Perfect Halloween Game for Non-Horror Fans

Halloween is a time when so many fantastic storytellers can flex their muscles. The spooky season brings seemingly unlimited potential for great narratives, and in the video game space, it can provoke some truly exceptional experiences in the horror genre.Carrion,Dead by Daylight,Resident Evil 6, andCall of Cthulhuall released in Octoberof their respective years, and while each offers tense atmosphere and tried-and-tested horror presentation flourishes, there are some games that cater to those who aren’t enticed by creaking floorboards, surprising jumpscares, and dystopian settings....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Alexis Simpson

Hogwarts Legacy Fans Want Social Simulation Similar to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Persona Series

Part of what has helped theHarry Potterfranchise resonate with its fanbase is its social interpretations in a fantastical environment, and many are hoping that will carry over to the upcoming game. While few details have been shared regardingHarry Potter: Hogwarts Legacybeyond its official announcement and leaked gameplay footage, fans have been speculating since about significant design elements that might be in the game. Hogwarts Legacyappears to present a more action-oriented RPG with a third-person perspective, though the social aspect of being a student at Hogwarts is still its most intriguing conceptfor many fans....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Benjamin Green

How Total War: Pharaoh's Dynamic Weather Tries to Be As Authentic As Possible

Summary After a brief stint in the world ofWarhammer, theTotal Warfranchise has returned to history withTotal War: Pharaoh. That game has brought players to a brand-new historical period and has tossed in a few new mechanics to really spice up the classic RTS gameplay that fans have come to love. One such mechanic comes in the form ofTotal War: Pharaoh’s new dynamic weather. While weather effects have always been a part of the franchise, fans have never really seen them like this....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Chelsea Williams

Jodie Whittaker's Doctor Who: The Power Of The Doctor Trailer Drops

Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctoris set to be Jodie Whittaker’s final outing as the 13th Doctor. Ahead of its premiere, the BBC has dropped a trailer for the special. Doctor Whoran for 26 seasons beginning in 1963 and continuing on until 1989, when it was cancelled. It eventually returned for a new series in 2005. Part of the longevity ofDoctor Whocan be attributed to a special property of the main character known as the Doctor....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Chad Jackson

Knights of the Old Republic Remake Has to Touch Up Its Romance Options

BioWare has a long history of developing RPGs with added romance. Fans of the developer can almost see how these have changed over time, withromances inMass Effect: AndromedaandDragon Age: Inquisitionhaving better scenes and story implications than, say,Knights of the Old Republic. WhileKnights of the Old Republic 3, from any developer, would be wise to take notes from BioWare’s recent games, theKOTOR Remakemight as well too. WARNING: Minor Spoilers for KOTOR AheadThe thing to keep in mind is that theKOTOR Remakeis just that: a remake....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Sonya Liu

Lies of P Dev Explains Benefits of Launching Day One With Xbox Game Pass

Lies of Psurprised the world when it was revealed to be a Soulslike game based on the classic story of Pinocchio, one complete with a seriously darkBloodbornevibe, and it would surprise the world again whenit would launch on Xbox Game Pass a day early. It was confirmed as a day-one game long before this, but Xbox, Round8, and Neowiz coordinating to drop it a day early was a very nice touch....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Steven Smith

Life Is Strange Remastered: How To Get Into The Dorm In Episode 1

In Episode 1 ofLife is Strange Remastered, while on her way to grab Warren’s flash drive at the start of the game, Max will run into Victoria Chase and her friends on the steps leading up to the girl’s dormitory. Here, the player runs into their first real puzzle using Max’s newly gained powers as she attempts to get Victoria and her cronies out of the way. This guide will explain just how to do this as players get to grips withLife is Strange’s time-reversal mechanic and how it plays into the game’s many puzzle sections....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Lauren Rojas

LOTR: How Did Gandalf And The Balrog End Up On The Top Of A Mountain?

Gandalf’s battle with the Balrog in the Mines of Moria is probably one of the most breath-taking, edge of your seat fights in the entire trilogy, both because of the impressive visual aspects of fire and smoke in Peter Jackson’s film adaptations, and because of the high stakes involved, of Gandalf giving his life to protect his friends, and give them a chance to escape safely out of the mines.His loss hits the fellowship hard, and they break not long after this, without his guidance, which goes to show exactly what a sacrifice he makes....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Brittany Horn

LOTR: Would Gollum Have Been Allowed To Go To The Undying Lands Because He Was A Ringbearer?

AllLord of the Ringsfans know that being awarded a place aboard the ships sailingwest to the Undying Landsis an extreme honor for a mortal. Valinor, the sacred, heaven equivalent to Middle Earth is reserved solely for those few elves who still posses the gift of the Valar, and they are becoming less and less frequent themselves as the Age of Elves ends and the dominion of Men begins at the start of the Fourth Age....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Lisa Shaw

Microsoft's New Flight Simulator Uses an Absurd Number of Discs

Months after its announcement, Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studio revealed that the highly-anticipatedMicrosoft Flight Simulatorwill have standard, deluxe, and premium editions when it releases August 18. These differentMicrosoft Flight Simulatoreditionshave varying amounts of content for those who purchase the game digitally on PC. However, it was also announced that there will be two boxed physical versions that each include 10 discs. The physical release ofMicrosoft Flight Simulatorin Europe is being handled by Aerosoft, a developer and publisher that focuses primarily on simulation games as a whole....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Robert Allen

Mythic Quest Season 3 Episode 8 Review

This season of Apple TV’sMythic Questhas been quite a bit different than any other of the usually hilarious series. It turns out that F. Murray Abraham’s departure was just the first of some big changes coming for the show that was supposed to focus on video game development. One of the biggest changes, especially in season 3 is that the focus has been much more on the characters' backstories, and almost no attention has been paid to creating video games....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Kayla Brown

New Suicide Squad Movie and Kill The Justice League's Harley Quinn Have Stark Differences

Over the last decade or so, Harley Quinn’s rising popularity has transformed the character into one of DC’s most instantly recognizable stars. From humble beginnings as a walk-on-role in thebeloved 1992Batman: The Animated Series, the character has well and truly stepped out from the shadow of the Dark Knight since then. Between a hit R-rated animated show and an endless supply of Halloween costumes, it’s now become almost impossible to avoid the Harlequin-inspired supervillain turned anti-hero....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · David Allen