At PAX East 2025, Gearbox Entertainment grabbed everyone’s attention when Randy Pitchford and the Borderlands 4 developers stepped up to share details about the next chapter in the looter-shooter saga. Fans had been waiting for this moment, and the panel didn’t hold back. From story twists to fresh gameplay features, there was plenty to unpack….
PAX East is hosting a large variety of panels this year on a large variety of topics. One of those topics is the value of video games in education. While many people might see games as a distraction from education, gaming and education can work hand in hand. The panel “Learn Through Play! How Video…
Chrono Trigger is undoubtedly one of the most beloved RPGs of all time. The time travel adventure was released on the SNES in 1995, and ever since then, players have immersed themselves in the gorgeous world with its unforgettable characters. However, will the game ever be remade? Scenario writer Yuji Horii might be open to…
To move on from the 8-bit era of video games discussed in my previous article on “hidden gems” for the NES, I’d now like to take a look at similarly overlooked yet impressive titles for Sega’s 16-bit Genesis console (or Mega Drive, as it’s known outside of North America). Initially debuting in Japan near the…
If you’re still using Skype, first of all—how? Second of all, you’re going to want to pay attention. Microsoft has officially confirmed that Skype will be retired in May 2025. That’s right. After more than two decades of “Can you hear me now?” and frozen video calls, Skype is heading off into the digital sunset….
33 years after the release of the original, Ecco the Dolphin is being brought back to life. The classic game tasked players with playing, as the name implies, a dolphin, who is attempting to rescue the sea from aliens. The game received multiple sequels, including Tides of Time, but the last of these games was…
Open-world games have taken over the industry by delivering sweeping, engrossing worlds in which player decisions and discovery share top billing. This piece looks at five of the finest open-world games that offer good gameplay over other considerations, sharing strong mechanics, reactive landscapes, and meaty progression systems. From the physics-driven experimentation in The Legend of…
Sea of Stars, the highly popular indie RPG from 2023, is bringing new content for fans to enjoy. The game has managed to far exceed any expectations that developer Sabotage Studios had in mind, so adding additional content for fans to enjoy is not necessarily a surprise. What is a nice treat, though, is that…
If any game company embodies raw determination, it’s Devolver Digital. While most studios would steer clear of launching anything near Grand Theft Auto 6, Devolver didn’t flinch. They didn’t delay. They didn’t hedge. They basically said, “Hold my drink,” and sprinted toward the biggest release date of the decade like it was a finish line….
Xbox Cloud Gaming has recently expanded its capabilities, allowing Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream select games they own, even if those titles aren’t part of the Game Pass library. This feature, known as “Stream Your Own Game”, enables users to play their purchased games across various devices, including smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices,…
