Titus Welliver's Amazon Deal Could Actually Be Good For Bosch: Legacy

Summary Titus Welliver is finally opening up aboutBosch: Legacy’s cancelation ahead of the release of the third and final season on March 27. The Harry Bosch star backed the fan petition to SaveBosch: Legacyin a recent podcast appearance, and he also revealed details of the Amazon first-look deal he signed post cancelation. At first glance,it looked like an Amazon money truck maneuver to silence Welliver, but in hindsight, the actor has actually played a smart move that could helpBosch: Legacyget a reprievein the future....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Kristopher Hernandez

Tomb Raider Developer Crystal Dynamics Announces Layoffs

Summary Tomb RaiderdeveloperCrystal Dynamicshas recently laid off 17 employees. The game industry has been facing a rough time as development costs increase and faith in the industry seems to be low.Crystal Dynamicsis likely the latest company to use layoffs as a way to deal with the current crisis. Created back in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has created somehighly popular franchises such asTomb Raider,Gex, andSoul Reaver. In the last few years, the studio has been mostly known for the newestTomb Raidertrilogy, released between 2013 and 2018, andMarvel’s Avengersin 2020....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Ryan Valencia

Ubisoft Forms New Subsidiary for Handling Assassin's Creed and More Popular IPs

Summary Ubisofthas spun out a new subsidiary, backed by Chinese gaming giant Tencent, which will oversee a few of its top franchises, includingAssassin’s Creed. This change in operations atUbisoftcomes following a period of financial duress, stemming from multiple commercially underwhelming releases. Despite owning some of the most successful long-running brands in gaming, ranging fromSplinter CelltoPrince of Persia, Ubisoft hasn’t had the best of times on the business side of things, partly owing to rising development costs and disappointing returns from major game releases....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Tiffany Lewis

Unique Death Mechanics in Roguelike Games, Ranked

Summary Players haven’t truly played a roguelike if they haven’t died. This is a genre thatthrives on difficulty, where the punishment for underestimating an enemy or simple bad luck is often severe. The most severe, arguably, as punishments don’t really get much worse than death, and video-game punishments don’t get much worse than losing progress. Whether players are gluttons for punishment, or the tight, cohesive game design that goes into roguelikes just appeals to them, this genre of games is constantly booming, especially among indie developers....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Jennifer Estrada

V Rising Reveals Big Update Coming Soon

Summary Developer Stunlock Studios has revealed that the Invaders of Oakveil update, Patch 1.1, for its role-playing survival gameV Risingwill be launching on April 28. The full version ofV Risingwas released on PC and PlayStation 5 in mid-2024, and the game quickly gained a loyal following thanks to its engaging gameplay loop, challenging bosses, appealing art style, and expansive base-building mechanics. Boasting an 83 average critic score on OpenCritic and a “Very Positive” user rating on Steam, Stunlock’s latest game has something to offer for solo gamers, co-op players, and PVPers alike....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Jacob Norris

Where to Get Sane Decorations in Monster Hunter Wilds

Quick Links TheDecoration systemis an integral part of bringing your build to the next level inMonster Hunter Wilds. They can ensure you achieve the highest possible levels in a specific skill, making you more potent overall as a hunter. These skills can varyin what they specifically do and how many possible levels they can have. Some,like theCoalescenceskill, can help increase your elemental damage, while others,likeMushroomancer,can provide a surprising level of extra health that can even be branched out for support builds....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Jamie Ho

World of Warcraft Making Big Changes to Paid Game Service

Summary World of Warcraftis removing the Guild Name Change service from the Shop and Battle.net on April 22 in favor of the feature being available in-game for 200,000 gold. Once this change arrives, ostensibly with the next content update, theWorld of Warcraftin-game store will no longer have any guild game services available for purchase. Recently,World of WarcraftPatch 11.1.5 arrived on the Public Test Realm, giving fans a hands-on look at the upcoming update....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Lisa Ware

World of Warcraft Offering New Feature for Guilds in Patch 11.1.5

Summary World of Warcraftis adding a new guild name change service that can be accessed directly in the game once per year in Patch 11.1.5. ThisWorld of Warcraftfeature will let players rename their guilds without using the costly Guild Name Change paid game service. Recently,World of Warcraftrevealed Patch 11.1.5, the next content update forThe War Within. The patch promises tons of new activities for fans to enjoy, including the Nightfall scenario, the Dastardly Duos event, and a revamped version of the Horrific Visions fromBattle for Azeroth....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Jeffery Clark

World of Warcraft Patch 11.1.5 Could Have a Surprise for Hunters

Summary World of Warcraftis seemingly adding the Glyph of the Strix, a new customization option that transforms the Marksmanship Hunter’s Spotting Eagle into a Spotting Owl. While the exact method of obtaining this Glyph is currently unknown, fans will likely be able to obtain it inWorld of WarcraftPatch 11.1.5. Hunters received some significant changes inWorld of WarcraftPatch 11.1, with the Marksmanship specialization being completely reworked. One of the biggest adjustments for these Hunters came in the addition of the Spotting Eagle, which occasionally swoops down to attack or stun foes, or while activating Harrier’s Cry, their new Bloodlust ability....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · April Thompson

World of Warcraft Reveals The War Within Patch 11.1.5

Summary World of Warcraftjust shared a first look at Patch 11.1.5, which will feature the new Nightfall scenario, the Dastardly Duos event, and the return of Horrific Visions. Though Patch 11.1 only just dropped,World of Warcraftis already gearing up for the next content update ofThe War Within. On February 25,World of Warcraftreleased Patch 11.1, Undermine(d). The first major content update ofThe War Withinbrings fans to the subterranean Goblin metropolis of Undermine, where they contend with the clashing schemes of Jastor Gallywix and Xal’atath....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · John Dyer

WWE 2K25 Releases New Locker Code You Can Redeem Right Now

Summary WWE 2K25has yet another locker code for users to claim, but they have to act fast.WWE 2K25was released in early access on March 7 for those willing to pay $99.99 for the Deadman Edition or $129.99 for The Bloodline Edition. Otherwise, those picking up the $69.99 Standard Edition will be able to playWWE 2K25on Friday, March 14 when its proper release date rolls around. For the most part, those waiting for theactualWWE 2K25release dateto play won’t be missing out on any content....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Anita Farmer

X-Men ‘97: Mutants That Need Dedicated Episodes

Summary X-Men ‘97has been Marvel’s biggest nostalgia-packed comeback, and fans are buzzing to see their favorite mutants step back into the spotlight for another season. The series has hooked viewers with iconic fight scenes, crisp animation, and stories that don’t shy away from deeper themes. But let’s be honest — plenty of untold mutant stories are still left to explore. With seasons 2 and 3 already in the works, Marvel has the opportunity to focus more on dedicated episodes that revolve around specific characters, like “Motendo; Lifedeath - Part 1....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Rachel Rich

YouTube Premium Is Testing a New Feature

Summary YouTube Tests New Queue Recommendation Feature in Premium While the new feature adds suggested videos to the Queue, they remain optional, requiring users to manually add or play them. The goal is to make finding videos that match a user’s taste easier. This isn’t the only recent change to YouTube’s Premium service. Earlier this year,YouTube introduced YouTube Premium Lite, a more affordable subscription tier that offers ad-free videos but does not include access to YouTube Music or ad-free music videos....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Mark Davis