Summary Sony could be experimenting with solar-poweredPlayStationcontrollers, according to a recent patent. If this uniquePlayStationfeature eventually comes to light, it could alleviate issues regarding having to periodically charge controllers during gaming sessions. With the release of the PS5 in November 2020, Sony introduced a new controller to accompany the console launch. Known as the DualSense wireless controller, the gamepad features some exciting technologies that allow for more immersive gameplay. For example, it includes adaptive triggers that can change tension depending on the in-game situation....

Summary Respawn Entertainment’sStar Wars Jediseries has gone down as two of the bestStar Warsgames ever made, withJedi: Fallen Orderleading the charge andJedi: Survivorcontinuing the story of Cal Kestis and building on the foundation laid by the first game. However, whileStar Wars Jedi: Survivordid make some improvements to the first game’s formula, it simultaneously threw some things out of balance by increasing the size of its world in comparison. Now, the next game in the series, currently untitled and unannounced, needs to ensure that balance is renewed....

Summary Allegations ran rampant last week that the President ofLucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, could be leaving the job by the end of 2025. However, suspicions of Kennedy’s departure have been spun by the internet rumor mill before. Now, Kennedy herself has stepped in to clear the air and debunk these claims, mentioning that her responsibilities in the company may not end with her retirement. Kathleen Kennedy has overseenStar Wars’creative vision for film and television since she began working atLucasfilmin 2012....

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer has created a massive and impressive tribute to their in-game NPC wife, Emily. The show of affection for theStardew Valleycharacter has impressed and surprised fellow gamers. Emily is one of the bachelorettes thatStardew Valleyplayers can meet, date, and marry, though the game didn’t start out that way. Emily and Shane were added to the bachelorette and bachelor lists, respectively, in a post-release update to the game. As one of the more unusual personalities ofStardew Valley, Emily draws a lot of attention for her story quests and her overall character, plusEmily’s player makeovers, which have left some fans less than impressed with her sense of style....

Summary Steamusers can currently claimAmerzone: The Explorer’s Legacyand a DLC pack forBeyblade X: Xonefree of charge. This batch ofSteamfreebies amounts to nearly $17 in savings. Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacyis aclassic first-person adventure gamemade by French developer Microids. It was originally released for the PS1 and PC in 1999 before being ported to iOS and OS X—nowadays called macOS—in 2011. A remake of the game was announced in March 2024 and is currently targeting an April 2025 release....

One of the most interesting aspects ofSteel Seed, the upcoming sci-fi stealth-action game developed by Storm in a Teacup and published by ESDigital Games, is its commitment to player choice. Rather than tying players down to one route or playstyle,Steel Seedoffers them a variety of different choices to make by putting them in the middle of a linear sandbox where they have more power to personalize their playthrough. In an interview with Game Rant, ESDigital Games' brand manager Ilia Svanidze disclosed quite a bit aboutSteel Seed’s world design and how it ultimately caters to the player....

Major spoilers ahead forSubnauticaandSubnautica: Below Zero. Little is yet known aboutSubnautica 2, despite the title’s planned early access start date looming. Fans have been bursting with questions regarding the massively anticipated sequel toSubnauticasince its announcement, with such queries being directed at just about everything from the game’s setting to its ambitious multiplayer mode. Many fans are curious to discover how farSubnautica 2might dare to stray from the previous games in the series, so it’s no wonder one prevalent point of discussion questions whether the sequel will involve the Architect race - and if so, to what extent....

The world of Middle-earth is big, and its timeline is extensive, with its Ages spanning thousands of years each. But at certain points in the timeline,Middle-earthcan feel like a much smaller place, with a range of fan-favorite characters all being located within close proximity to one another.Tales of the Shiremight be set during one such period. Set in the Third Age, likely sometime between the events ofThe HobbitandThe Fellowship of the Ring,Tales of the Shireis in a prime position to include a ton of cameos from popularLord of the Ringscharacters....

Summary The recently leaked concept art for the upcomingAvengers: Doomsdayhas sparked intense speculation about what Marvel Studios is planning forSpider-Man 4. With new visuals confirming that the next Avengers film will take place on a Battleworld — a chaotic patchwork realm stitched together from fragments of different universes — some fans are now wondering if Tom Holland’s next solo adventure will also forego its grounded, street-level storytelling for cosmic-scale spectacle....

Summary FromSoftware’sDark Soulsis loved for many reasons. Be it the game’s distinctive dark-fantasy world, ensemble cast of quirky characters, punishing difficulty, orimpressive boss battles, there’s a lot to love. Many games have capitalized on the success ofDark Souls,giving way to an entire genre. These games usually feature the same ARPG gameplay, with an emphasis on dodge rolls, stamina management, and intense difficulty. They’re also known to feature elements of the Metroidvania genre with pseudo-open-world designs....

Summary As is the case with each episode inDestiny 2, Episode Heresy has brought with it one of the game’sstaple yearly events. With Guardian Games 2025, three previously available weapons have returned with new and powerful rolls, and a brand new Trace Rifle has hit the game at the perfect time for the weapon archetype. Here is a rundown of each weapon available in this event, ranked by their power in both PvE and PvP, specifically when compared to other non-time gated options available in the game....

Quick Links Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocketcontinues to keep the game fresh with new expansions every so often. Each expansion brings new packs to open and cards to collect, which in turn changes the types of deck builds showing up in PvP meta. Triumphant Light is one such set that introduced a number of viable ace Pokemon and strategy cards, many of which feature familiar faces and monsters from the Sinnoh Region....

Quick Links The Continent fromThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntis one of the most expansive maps in any open-world RPG. While similar games don’t have a populated open world,The Witcher 3does, offering players tons of different contracts, interesting NPCs to interact with, and dangerous creatures to kill. Players can alsochoose from different difficulty settingsdepending on their preferences, which gives them full control over their experience while playing as Geralt. The early stages of the game are critical to learning the ropes and becoming comfortable with combat....