If inZOI is a Hit, The Sims Has the Perfect Ace Up its Sleeve to Respond With

The highly anticipated life simInZOIis officially launching in early access on March 28, and many are excited to experience its immersive universe and hyperrealistic characters. Since it was first revealed in 2023,InZOIhas been dubbed a worthy rival toThe Simsbecause of its unique take on the life sim experience, especially its innovative approach to character creation. It’s still too early to say, but ifInZOIturns out to be a glowing success upon release, then it could potentially dethroneThe Simsas the top modern life sim title....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Judy Allen

Interview: Ritual Tides Creative Director on Crafting the Horror Experience

Ritual Tidesis an upcoming psychological horror game from indie studio Vertpaint, a team of veteran developers united by a shared passion for unsettling storytelling and bold design. Set on a remote British island steeped in occult history and folklore,Ritual Tidesdraws inspiration from the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the godfather of thecosmic horror genre. However, rather than merely being a nod to Lovecraftian horror,Ritual Tidesaims to immerse players in a world where dread is existential, reality is malleable, and the unknown is truly unknowable....

July 29, 2025 · 22 min · 4631 words · Shelly Hicks

Judas' LEGO Narrative Structure Might Lead to Community Building

Summary March is already almost over, and there is still no sign of Ken Levine’sJudas, which was initially anticipated to launch before March 2025. However, there has also been no official confirmation thatJudasis in development hell or struggling in any way, and the lack of a concrete release date means it hasn’t technically been delayed. As such,Judasis likely still very much alive and on the way, eventually bringing along with it some creativegameplay that resemblesBioShock, as well as one of the most ambitious storytelling systems that Ken Levine has simply dubbed “Narrative LEGO....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Ryan Rodriguez

Kaiserpunk Review

Thanks to the success of series likeCities SkylinesandFrostpunk, unique city builders seem to be everywhere these days. Fans of the genre have been brought to fantastical lands, across the stars, and been challenged to build cities in a wide variety of locales. This month, they are once again being whisked away on a new adventure with Overseer Games’Kaiserpunk. This game challenges them to build a city in an alternate 20th century and conquer the world....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Zachary Hughes

Keys and Resolve, Explained

Quick Links Like other action roguelikes, you will fight waves of enemies inReignbreakerto clear stages and move on to the next level. After defeating a group of mechanical monsters, you will get to select Artefacts to buff various stats, including character HP, damage boost, movement speed, and more. However, Artefacts alone are not enough to help you beat the later stages inReignbreaker. You will eventually have to unlock Resolve Upgrades and find better Artefacts from hidden Pop-Up Shops....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Dominique Buchanan

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Oldest Avengers, Ranked

Summary The MCU features a wealth of characters that can be truly called Avengers. Although many characters more recently introduced may yet be officially inducted into the ranks of the team in the upcoming reformation of the Avengers, there have already been a large number of beloved comic book characters inducted into their ranks. The team takes all sorts, from Gods to secret agents, and thus some character ages might surprise fans....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Tony Sanford

Marvel Rivals Reveals Gameplay of New ‘Goddess of Thunder’ Skin for Storm

Summary Marvel Rivalshas given players their first look at gameplay for Storm’s upcoming Goddess of Thunder costume, which will be available for purchase on March 13 at 7 PM PDT. NetEase Games is currently nearing the end of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls inMarvel Rivals. While there’s no word on when Season 2 will launch, many fans are already clamoring to find out which character will become the game’s next playable hero....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · David Bond

Monster Hunter Wilds Launch Beat World's in One Big Way

Summary New data about the launch ofMonster Hunter Wildsrevealed that Capcom’s new title beatMonster Hunter World’slaunch in peak concurrent Twitch viewership and engagement around the world.Monster Hunter Wildsalso set a new record for Capcom by reaching eight million copies sold in just three days. Heading into the game’s launch on February 28,Monster Hunter Wildsreceived widespread acclaim and earned a “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, thanks to its 89 average score and 95% recommendation rate from critics....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Diane Cortez

Monster Hunter Wilds: Arkveld Guide, Drops, and Weaknesses

Quick Links Arkveld is the flagship monster ofMonster Hunter Wilds, and it’s one of the most fierce in the game. This flying beast is a threat from all ranges, and to take one down, it’ll take a lot of skill and patience. As intimidating as an Arkveld might be, it has a number of weaknesses that players can exploit. In this guide, we’ll be covering some useful tips on how to beat Arkveld inMH Wilds, including info on its known habitats,recommended elemental damage types, and rewards....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Lauren Campbell

Netflix Gaming VP Has Left the Company

Summary Mike Verdu, who served asNetflix’s Vice President of gaming, has left the company. For nearly four years, Verdu worked as an executive, first spearheading the company’s entry into gaming, then looking to drive results for the company’s Artificial Intelligence technology. What’s clear is thatNetflixappears to be figuring out different methods for success in each of these ventures, but it may take some time before gamers fully see how Netflix truly plans to change its strategies....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Todd Sanchez

New Tomodachi Life Game Makes Surprise Change to Miis

Summary Tomodachi Life: Living the Dreamis set to incorporate ears into the design of Miis for the first time in the IP’s history, evoking different reactions from longtime players. TheTomodachi Lifesequel was recently confirmed to mark the return of the Nintendo IP after more than a decade of absence. Back in 2009, the Japan-exclusive simulation gameTomodachi Collectioncame out on the Nintendo DS and was met with noteworthy success. Its sequel,Tomodachi Life, eventually rolled out for the 3DS in 2013 and, in the following year, made its way to international audiences in a first for the IP....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Jasmine Maxwell

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #649 June 12, 2025

Quick Links Connectionsis here with another daily puzzle, challenging you to group sixteen words into four secret categories. The only clues you get to what the categories could be are the words themselves, and you have a very limited number of mistakes you can make. Therules ofConnectionsare simple, but solving this puzzle never is. So, if you need help, this article is here for you. It provides hints, category clues, spoilers, and the full solution to guide you through this difficult puzzle....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Jeff Williams

One Piece: Best Underdogs, Ranked

Summary An underdog is a character who always seems to have the odds stacked against them, making their journey more difficult compared to most of their peers. In the world ofOne Piece, there have been a plethora of individuals that fit this description. Despite seeming like they would amount to nothing, they put in the work and effort to make a name for themselves, which isn’t easy given the number of dangerous pirates and marines sailing the open seas....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1383 words · Christopher Long