Summary Discord, the globally popular chat and community platform, might be on the verge of launching an initial public offering (IPO). Compatible with mobile,PC, and even game console devices, Discord is a major channel for countless communities, particularly in gaming. Discord has become a fixture in gaming culture and community over the near-decade since its launch in 2015. Initially seen as another competing entry in the field of rival voice chat-based apps aimed at players of MMORPGs andteam games likeLeague of Legends....

Summary Quick Links Android 17 may have started off as a villain inDragon Ball Z, but his transition into a good guy, alongside Android 18, has made him a fan favorite in theDragon Ballfranchise. Introduced as an android, part human and part robot, Android 17 has unlimited stamina and managed to not only keep up with his Saiyan and Namekian opponents,but at times he bested them. Whether he paired up with Android 18 or fought solo, Android 17 was a truly remarkable fighter....

Summary Dreamworks released their first movie in 1998 withAntz, founded by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen. Combining talent from both Disney and Steven Spielberg’s animation company Amblimation, the team strived to blend CGI with hand-drawn animation to create a whole new era of animated movies. With their initial moviesAntzandThe Prince of Egyptboth achieving critical acclaim but not striking gold at the box office, 2001sShrekfinally cemented Dreamworks as a force to be reckoned with in the world of animated movies....

Quick Links Some bounties inMonster Hunter Wildscan be a bit more vague then others when letting you know what monster you need to hunt down. If you take the time to stop and look at a lot of the monsters throughouteach region of the game, you’ll start to realize there are groups, and some bounties force players to figure that out. One bounty specifically will have you hunting a Fanged Beast, though if you don’t know where to look you won’t know what monsters hit that criteria....

Roughly a year after releasing the acclaimedAlan Wake 2, Remedy Entertainment announced that it was working on a new game calledFBC: Firebreak. This title, which is currently in development for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, is unlike anything else the Finnish developer has made before. Not only is the game Remedy’s first-ever FPS (excluding the single-player campaign forCrossfireX), it’s also the company’s first multiplayer game and first self-published title. Single-player-focused developers often struggle in their transition to the multiplayer genre, but Remedy Entertainment seems to have retained much of what makes its games great inFBC: Firebreak....

Summary The upcoming PlayStation 5 version ofForza Horizon 5has been confirmed to require a Microsoft account. While this mandate isn’t entirely unexpected, it has raised long-term preservation concerns aboutForza Horizon 5among some PlayStation users. Arguably the most-anticipated multiplatform Xbox release so far,Forza Horizon 5will officially hit PS5 on April 29. The critically-acclaimed open-world racer will offer full crossplay functionality between PS5, Xbox, and PC, as well as substantial visual upgrades for PS5 Pro users and lots of pre-order bonuses, including four-day early access for Premium Edition buyers....

Summary Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani has confirmed that he’ll ask his team about the possibility of a minigun weapon type being added toHelldivers 2. This will come as great news to many fans who have been asking for a minigun inHelldivers 2since the game’s launch. While there have been a couple of missteps along the way,Helldivers 2is largely an example of a live-service game done right. Arrowhead Game Studios is continuously in contact with its community, to the degree where the developer’s CEO frequently responds to fan questions on Discord....

Summary Heroes of the Stormhas officially rolled out another big patch that features some reworked hero talents, reduced timers in Draft mode, and a slew of other balance adjustments and bug fixes. This update, which is the second forHeroes of the Stormin 2025, is currently live in the game. Technically,Heroes of the Stormhas been in maintenance mode since July 2022, meaning no new content will be released for it. Even so, Blizzard’s MOBA received a balance update in September 2023, and has regularly received additional patches every few months since then, with thelatestHeroes of the Stormupdate having dropped in late January 2025....

Cozy roguelike gameGrimoire Groveshas drawn a lot of comparison toCult of the Lamb:both are colorful games that put a twist on the usual roguelike format and include elements of other genres, such as building, crafting, and farming.Grimoire Grovesbegan development prior toCult of the Lamb’srelease, meaning the latter game did not serve as a direct inspiration, but it gave the developers confidence that their concept of a combat-free roguelike game could be embraced by players....

Quick Links Veteran players of theAssassin’s Creedseries will know that they’ll be climbing up to high places and there won’t always be a haystack below when they decide to jump. So, players canunlock a mastery skill from Naoe’s Shinobi treethat will help her survive falls from great heights and keep the damage to a minimum. Another great aspect of unlocking this skill is that players will immediately unlock the Sometimes trophy....

Quick Links Black Ops 6andWarzone’sSeason 2 marked the arrival of a highly anticipated lineup of content drops, offering a wide range of new additions for players to explore, regardless of the mode they play. From the release of The Tomb for Zombies—shortly after Citadelle Des Morts—to theintroduction of additional firearms across all modes, includingWarzone, there’s no shortage of fresh maps to grind on and loadout weapons to unlock. Speaking of weapons, the mid-season update also introduced a unique arsenal of options....

It’s not every day that two Marvel Cinematic Universe actors headline a sitcom, but that is the case withDeli Boys, the new crime comedy series from Hulu.WandaVision’s Asif Ali andMs. Marvel’s Saagar Shaikh star in the series, and though this particular duo may lack the star power some of their MCU counterparts have, they make up for it with incredible comedic timing and a unique premise. Created by investigative journalist andBong Appétitproducer Abdullah Saeed and run byGirls' Jenni Konner and2 Broke Girls' Michelle Nader,Deli Boysdropped all ten episodes of its first season ontoHuluearlier this month....

In the world of indie game development, few studios take on the challenge of blending atmospheric storytelling, stealth-driven gameplay, and deep philosophical themes quite like Storm in a Teacup. Their latest project,Steel Seed, published by ESDigital Games, invites players into a dystopian sci-fi world where humanity’s survival hangs by a thread. With a rich narrative,engaging traversal mechanics, and an AI companion shaping the player’s journey,Steel Seedaims to carve out its own space in the stealth-action genre....