The Case For Minecraft 2 Becoming More Than a Meme

Summary Minecraftjust hit its 15th anniversary this year, and it’s still going strong with constant annual updates. Given the game’s age, as well as Mojang’s continued push for spin-off games, it might be worth it forMinecraftto finally get a true sequel. Mojang has been making somemajor changes toMinecraft— not only with its ongoing plans to change combat and villagers, but the tectonic introduction of the trial chambers in 1.21. These gauntlets of mobs and traps do a lot different when compared to past dungeons, showcasing a modern design philosophy more in line with the structures of a game likeTerraria— a philosophy that really works for the game....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Tiffany Calderon MD

The First Three Uncharted Games Deserve Makeovers on Par with The Last of Us Part 1

The Last of Us Part 1has proven to be a divisive concept, as many feel it is too soon for the game to receive a full-priced remake. While Sony’s logic is sound, asThe Last of UsHBO show will bring in new fans and a remake allows Naughty Dog to make the original game more similar to its sequel in terms of visuals and gameplay, it is impossible to deny that some fans see it as unnecessary....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Douglas Henderson

The Last Of Us 2 Will Have Some Kind Of Multiplayer

The Last of Us: Part 2was given anextended gameplay demo at E3 2018that showed off a section of its single player story. However, some fans may be wondering if the sequel will have multiplayer, and while we’re not sure if it will be like what was seen in the original game, we can confirm that multiplayer is indeed coming back in some capacity. This is according to Polygon, who spoke withThe Last of Us: Part 2co-director Anthony Newman at E3 2018....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Virginia Andrews

The Real Keanu Reeves Exists in Cyberpunk 2077 Lore

When hip hop duo Run the Jewels released the single “No Save Point” and its music video for theCyberpunk 2077soundtrack, it resulted in the Celebrity Paradox. This phenomenon is when a work of fiction depicts an actor existing in the same universe as the character they play. As a result, many questions arise from this predicament surrounding the consequences of this parallel existence. In his verse, Killer Mike referenced Keanu Reeves (“Keanu Reeves, cyber arm under my sleeve”)....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Courtney Ryan

Twitch Finally Unbans Jon Zherka

ATwitchstreamer best known for his IRL and gaming content, Jon Zherka has amassed a large following since beginning his channel in 2019. On Aug 02, 2025, Zherka was banned from the platform for initially unknown reasons, though the streamer revealed a month later that he had been prohibited from streaming after viewing a photo of a girl in a bikini for “too long.” When he learned the reason for the ban, Zherka expressed frustration, pointing out that girls “literally blow up swimming pools in their living rooms and pose sexually… for millions of dollars on Twitch....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jerry Riddle

V Rising: How To Get Paper

Paper isn’t initially a very big issue inV Rising. A few pieces will drop here and there off of various villagers. With its lack of rarity, players may find that getting paper won’t be a priority. Then they’ll hit that part of the game where they need better technology and realize how misguided they truly were. RELATED:V Rising: Best Abilities To get access to the endgame research, it takes more than just a little paper; it takes heaps....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Frank Green

What the Silent Hill Director's Departure from Sony Means for the Rumored PS5 Reboot

Over the past few years, Konami has shown little interest in traditional game development, having left its major franchises likeMetal Gear SolidandSilent Hillmostly dormant. However, rumors have been swirling thatSilent Hillis set to make a big comeback, with original director Keiichiro Toyama at the helm. Toyama has been at Sony’s Japan Studio for nearly 20 years, working on projects likeSirenand theGravity Rushseries. According to the rumors, theSilent Hillgame is being developed as a collaboration between Sony’s Japan Studio and Konami....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Michael Roman

Where Deathloop Ranks Among the Top Rated PS5 Games

Although it’s only been out for a day,Deathloopis already claiming a top spot in many gaming enthusiasts' Game of the Year lists. This is for good reason, too, as the title is full of action, intrigue, puzzle-solving, and so much more. So far, it’s been very well reviewed by critics, with many citing it as one of the best games on the PlayStation 5. While that certainly is high praise, it seems like that title is given to a lot ofthe PS5 exclusivesthat have launched on the platform....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Cody Baker

Why Xbox Publishing a New Kojima Game Makes Sense

It has been more than a year since Kojima Productions released its mysterious open-worldstrand game,Death Stranding. Since then, there have been plenty of rumors and speculations floating around as to what the critically acclaimed video game developer Hideo Kojima and his team are working on next. With Kojima’s episodic horror game for Stadia reportedly canceled (though denied by Google), fans are perplexed about what the studio is working on next, but a recent report indicatedKojima’s next game would be published by Xbox....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 942 words · Isaiah Lee

World of Warcraft Feature Has Players Fight Against Alternate Timelines

World of Warcraftis launching Fractures in Time on July 11, and one of its features involves players taking down armies from alternate timelines. WhereasEmbers of Neltharion focused on the Black Dragonflightand the legacy of Deathwing, Patch 10.1.5 instead puts the Bronze Dragonflight front and center. Through new quests at Eon’s Fringe,World of Warcraftplayers will be tasked with preserving the sanctity of the main timeline. This allows Blizzard to briefly bring back many iconic heroes and villains toWorld of Warcraftin character-defining moments, but that’s just one side of the coin....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Brandon Ferguson

Zelda: Ocarina of Time World Record Speedrun Beaten in Style

YouTuber and streamer Torje has officially set a new speedrun world record forThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timeon Nintendo 64. The new record of 17:09 is four seconds faster than Torje’s previousOcarina of Timerecord of 17:13. Torje was livetreaming at the time he set the new record, so his gameplay, reaction, and excitement is available for gamers to rewatch. The speedrun video, which can be seen below, shows Torje casually moving through the first half of the game before gaining momentum at the end and setting the new record....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Kevin White

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Could've Used More Segments Like One Gerudo Town Story Beat

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas released just over a month ago, taking the gaming industry by storm. The title’s robust creation system has captivated fans both old and new alike, leading gamers to spend countless hours exploring beyond the game’s main questline. However,Tears of the Kingdom’s Main Questsalso featured a variety of unique gameplay additions, which helped to elevate certain story beats surrounding its Sages. One Gerudo Town story beat took an especially novel approach, as it introduced strategy-focused gameplay that could be nowhere else....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · April Lang

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom(Proving Grounds: Smash)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas many shrines that have players completing physics puzzles to complete, but some are straight combat challenges.The Kimayat Shrinecontains a handful of enemies that attack at once from different directions. This guide will show players where the shrine is located and offer some tips on how to complete it. Related:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How To Get The Flamebreaker Armor (Heat Resistance)...

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Jessica Simmons