Valve Franchises We Hope the Company Revives [UPDATE]

[UPDATE: This article originally implied that Garry’s Mod was a Valve franchise, which is erroneous. Corrections have been issued to clarify that, while published by Valve, it would not have anything to do with ever being revived, if so. We apologize for the mistake.] Gabe Newell, founder and president of Valve, recently stated in an interview thatValve has multiple games in developmentwith announcements to follow. While some fans are speculating that Gabe Newell could be referring to the long awaitedHalf Life 3,there are a number of franchises that Valve could revive given the recent success ofHalf Life: Alyx....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Amanda Mcdonald

Wasteland 3: How To Modify Armor

Wasteland 3is, debatably, thebest game in theWastelandseries. With an engaging story that spans as far as the player wills it, and gameplay that requires strategic thinking,Wasteland 3offers fans one of thebest turn-based RPGsout there. WithinWasteland 3, players are able to obtain armor and go as far as to modify said armor. Modifying armor is a simple process that allows players to make the armor that they collect provide even better stats....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Derek Wilson

Why Immortality in Honkai: Star Rail is a Curse

Summary Honkai: Star Railmay have a more intergalactic theme, but it still possesses fantasy elements that are familiar to longtime HoYoverse fans. The most obvious has been the special abilities that each character has, and how they’re all connected topowerful gods known as Aeons. Interestingly, the subject of immortality also plays a big role inHonkai: Star Rail. Players will encounter this the moment they reach the Xianzhou Luofu, which is the second location the Astral Express Crew will travel to in the game....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Connie Miller

Why The Last of Us 2's Roguelike Might Pale in Comparison to God of War Ragnarok's

Summary God of War Ragnarokgot a surprising time in the spotlight at this year’s The Game Awards, with the presentation announcing that the game will receive a free roguelike DLC namedValhallaon December 12. This points to a growing trend coming from Sony in particular, with many of their most influential games, likeThe Last of Us Part 2, being set for their own roguelike experiences in the near future. In the same vein asGod of War Ragnarok, a roguelike mode namedNo Returnwill be a core new feature inThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, which is set for a release date of January 19....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Valerie Brown

With Dead Space Revived, It's Time For This Cult Classic EA Game To Get a Second Chance

Summary The release and subsequent success of theDead Spaceremake has shown that there is still an amount of admiration for Visceral Games and the developer’s older IP. So, if EA was still interested in pursuing the golden era of Visceral Games from thePS3/Xbox 360 console generation, then it could be time to seeDante’s Infernoget a revival on next-gen consoles as well. A slightly lesser known title by the legendaryDead Spacedeveloper,Dante’s Infernowas a 2010 title that took theGod of Warapproach of hack-and-slash combat accompanying religious iconography through the epic poemThe Infernofrom Dante Alighieri’sDivine Comedy....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Emily Pierce

Zack Snyder's Justice League Removed From Max Streaming In Europe

MAX quietly removed the first official trailer forZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguefrom its YouTube channel for what was described as licensing issues, and now the film itself has been removed from the streaming service in one region.The official trailer of the alternate cut representing the director’s true vision boasted over 31 million views. However,Warner Bros.' feelings aboutZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueare widely known, so some have speculated that the company may not like that this was MAX’s most viewed video, though the trailer was previously delisted in November 2020 over music rights issues until the matter was resolved shortly after, which could happen again....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Patricia Mendez

10 Jokes From Borderlands 3 That Have Already Aged Poorly

Borderlandshas always been a controversial franchise when it comes to the humor. Some people think itsone of the funniest games they’ve ever played, and others might think it’s pure garbage. Or, you can be like us and find it pretty middle of the road, with the gameplay being more than enough to make up for it. Personally, we thinkBorderlands 3combines the higher quality writing ofThe Pre-Sequelwith the best genre of jokes fromBorderlands 2....

July 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Micheal Maddox

10 PlayStation 4 Games That Will Benefit Greatly From The Increased Frame Rate On PS5

Microsoft distinguished themselves from the competition this generation with extensive backwards compatibility, a feature which carries on to the Xbox Series X and S. Not to be outdone by their main rival, Sony’s PlayStation 5 includes the ability to play almost every PlayStation 4 game. Related:10 Details You Never Noticed About The PS5 Not only that, but most games run with significant improvements, even without the help of a patch. The ten games below had choppy uncapped frame rates which prevented them from reaching their full potential on the older hardware....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Monica Bryan

10 Retro Mario Memes That Are Too Hilarious For Words

Super Mariohas been a Nintendo staple for years, and the mere mention of it sparks a sense of nostalgia in fans of all ages the world over. With Nintendocontinuing to treat fans with tons of new Mario games(many of which are remasters of the nostalgic classics), this is likely to ring as true a decade from now as it does today. RELATED:10 Mario Sunshine Memes That Are Too Hilarious For Words Naturally, this provides the internet with an absolutetreasure trove of meme-worthy materialthat just seems to grow year after year....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Dr. Anne Miller

343 Responds to Latest Halo Series Rumors

Summary Halodeveloper 343 Industries has shut down a recent rumor about the franchise’s future, hinting it is still in charge of the next entry in the series. The studio’s latest game,Halo Infinite, came out to a positive reception in 2021. It’s been nearly three years since the lastHalogame came out and, being a highly popular franchise, its community has been bustling with rumors and speculation lately. Back in January, theHalo Infinitedeveloper released an official statement, denying the rumor that it was moving away from the franchise....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Matthew Higgins

5 Best Covenant Rewards In Dark Souls 3 For Newbies (& 5 For Pros)

Covenants inDark Souls 3give players access to some unique items. They have been a part of theDark Soulsseries from the first game and have evolved from a rigid faction to something players can cycle through. Each Covenant offers different rewards for different play styles and builds. Some are better suited for newcomers to the game while others are better suited to veterans of the franchise. RELATED:Dark Souls 3: Every Starting Class, Ranked With a total of nine Covenants, there are plenty of rewards players can earn....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · Rebecca Luna

Adin Ross Cancels Plans for Kanye West Stream

Adin Ross has announced that aTwitchstream due to feature Kanye “Ye” West will not be going ahead in any capacity, even following a recent delay. Known for collaborating with celebrities from the entertainment industry, Ross had the opportunity to bring West onto hisTwitchplatform in what could have broken viewership records. Kanye West has dominated the news cycle in recent months, which chronicled a continuous descent into increasingly antisemitic rhetoric and outbursts....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Kelsey Case

Agatha All Along: Who Is Billy Kaplan?

Power is a funny concept in theMarvel Cinematic Universe. The Infinity Saga is, in some part, about the nature of power. The characters in the cast have a wide variety of abilities. At the top, characters like Thor and Captain Marvel come close to gods, especially in comparison to traditional humans like Hawkeye. Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch represent the esoteric side of the franchise’s power scale, which has struggled to stand out in the team-up vehicles....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Douglas Wilson