It’s rumored that we’re in for a new Nintendo Direct soon, possibly even next week. Of course, that has Nintendo fans guessing away about which games will be included and which exciting announcements we will get. As people guess, a possible leak has surfaced about three games to be included in the Direct, along with…
As we head into the rest of September game releases, gamers have a lot to look forward to. From major franchise releases to exciting new indies, this month is packed with titles across all platforms. Whether you’re into RPGs, horror, sports, or party games, there’s something dropping almost every week to keep your library…
Discover how a childhood prank in the original Mario Bros. inspired Naoki Yoshida’s journey from gamer to the creative force behind Final Fantasy XIV, shaping his unique approach to MMO gaming design. From Childhood Betrayal to Game Design Brilliance Long before Final Fantasy XIV became one of the most beloved MMOs in the world, producer/director Naoki Yoshida…
Role-playing games or RPGs have been gaining popularity on various platforms lately. RPGs are games where the player assumes the role of their character in a fictional setting. A notable example is Dungeons & Dragons, where players inhabit a fantasy world. RPGs offer expansive lore and the ability to customize your characters extensively, so it’s no wonder…
Hold onto your controllers, gamers! Sony just dropped some genuinely exciting news that’s got the PlayStation community buzzing. After years of dealing with the absolute nightmare that was PlayStation Store refunds, Sony has finally heard our collective screams and implemented some much-needed adjustments. But, before we start celebrating, let’s take a deeper look at what’s…
After two decades of adventuring, slaying dragons, and occasionally getting stuck on a flight path, World of Warcraft is finally giving us something we’ve been begging for: player housing. That’s right, you can finally own a little slice of Azeroth that isn’t just a corner of the Lion’s Pride Inn. The upcoming “War Within” expansion…
Look, I’ll be honest with you—World of Warcraft’s open-world content has been about as thrilling as watching paint dry for years now. You know the drill: log in, fly around aimlessly doing your dailies, fight some mobs that pose about as much threat as a wet napkin, and call it a day. But hold onto…
Gamescom 2025 kicked things off with a thrilling showcase. The night’s spotlight fell first on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, arriving on shelves on November 14th with a fully co-op-capable campaign and The Endgame, a post-story survival mode where squads are testing through survival mode designed for optimal tactics under severe weather changing conditions….
5 Game Series That Desperately Need the HD 2D Treatment (And Why Developers Are Missing Out) Look, we need to talk about something that’s been bugging me for a while now. Square Enix goes and creates this absolutely gorgeous HD 2D art style that makes everyone’s jaws drop, and then what happens? They use it…
In the art of storytelling, shock factor is a pretty important detail to capture audience’s attention and engage them within the story. In gaming, it is the same. Shock factor in any sense creates full immersion for gamers, and one way in which game developers create shock factor are intense scenes of betrayal between characters….
