Some Assassin's Creed Valhalla Game Pass Players Run Into Unfortunate Issue

Summary PC Game Pass users have been reporting a major issue withAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’s English language setting, though luckily the issue has reportedly been addressed.Assassin’s Creed Valhallatook the series’ history-spanning storyline to the 800s-era British Isles, where a clan of Vikings seeks to build a new settlement for themselves while being swept up in the long-running war between the Assassin Brotherhood and Templar Order.Valhalladeparted from the usualAssassin’s Creedformulain many ways, and quickly became one of publisher Ubisoft’s most commercially successful games....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · John Jackson

Tainted Grail: Conquest

Perhaps the most frustrating part for any new player inTainted Grail: Conquestis how quickly Wyrdcandles run out. More than just a visual, running low on these candles mean getting cards with stiff penalties placed in the player’s hands. It’s a contributing factor to most runs that are cut short. RELATED:Best Indie Games of 2021 When players meet the candlemaker, it’s like a dream come true. But too often, it’s a dream come true in disguise for gamers that don’t understand how to make the most of his abilities....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Madeline Vazquez

The Boys Season 3 Episode 5 Review

In as much asThe Boyscan ever really bring something down, this week’s episode of the Amazon Prime Video series slowed things down a bit just in time to let the show take a breath and start to set up what is going to be a big showdown in the final weeks of Season 3. In doing so,The Boysstarted to put the chess pieces on the board to prep for an end game....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Cynthia Evans

The Last of Us 2's No Return Mode Should Borrow One Left Behind Trick

Summary Despite being one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed video game franchises of all time,The Last of Usisn’t without its fair share of controversies. FromThe Last of Us Part 2’s major early character death, to the lack of a Factions mode in the sequel, to a full-price PS5 remake of the first game, to said remake’s atrocious PC port,The Last of Ushas had no shortage of newsworthy issues. But while therecent cancelation ofThe Last of Usmultiplayer gamedefinitely does help, it seems as thoughThe Last of Usas a franchise is making the right moves at the minute, withThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredbeing a step in the right direction....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Elizabeth Pittman

Tron: Identity Director Talks Detective Story Elements, Big Choices in Upcoming Visual Novel

The recent D23 Disney & Marvel Games Showcase featured a significant number of exciting announcements for fans of the Disney and Marvel franchises. On theDisneyfront, one of the most interesting reveals was the upcomingTron: Identityvirtual novel which brings theTronuniverse to an entirely new medium. Disney’sTron: Identityannouncement at D23came in the form of an ominous and brief teaser trailer depicting an iconicTronidentity disc, or light disc, gradually illuminating while accompanied by a fitting sci-fi soundtrack....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Troy Barron

Video Shows How Gradient Lighting Can Enhance the Gaming Experience

The simple act of playing a video game isn’t all that difficult to achieve these days. A simple monitor or TV, a game device, or perhaps a portable all-in-one system like the Nintendo Switch,Steam Deck, or even a mobile phone can get the job done. But there’s plenty of people who go out of their way to customize the gaming experience to truly make it their own and enhance the experience further....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Rickey Green

What Are Hard And Soft Objectives In Ready Or Not?

Developed and improvised by VOID,Ready or Notis a first-person shooting game in which players take the form of SWAT officers and jump into the fictional city of Los Sueños, California, while a war is happening. The main objective is to solve cases, like defusing hostile situations and finding civilians. Players are given a variety of firearmsand other gears to choose from. With each successful mission, your rank progresses. However, players should comprehend the difference between Soft and Hard objectives to achieve S rank....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Tanya Anderson

Xbox Game Pass Game The Gunk Gets New 4K Gameplay Trailer

Earlier today, the Gamescom 2021 Xbox stream featured several new video game trailers for players to see. One of the games that was revealed on the Xbox stream wasThe Gunk, a game developed by Thunderful, thecreators behind theSteamWorldseries. The Gunkwas previously announced last year in July 2020 to be released on theXbox Game Passand other Xbox platforms. The first reveal trailer showed off the main character Rani as she encounters the titular gunk on a mysterious alien planet....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Katie Hunter

Xbox Game Pass Losing Six More Games in February 2021

Earlier today, Microsoft announced a host ofnew games making the jump to Xbox Game Pass later this month. The list included the likes ofDirt 5, Wreckfest, Pillars of Eternity 2,andElite Dangerous,while also announcing thatCode VeinandSuperhot: Mind Control Deletewould be making the leap to the PC version of Game Pass. However, as has often been the case, Microsoft is getting ready to remove some games to make room for its batch of new offerings, with 6 titles leaving the service before the end of the month....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Sarah Cobb

'The Cuphead Show!' Sneak Peek Introduces Wayne Brady As King Dice

The long-anticipatedThe Cuphead Show!has finally got a sneak peek from Netflix. In the clip, fans can see the infamous King Dice, who’s often dubbed “the devil’s right-hand man,” so expect to see him do things that back up his reputation. Cupheadis a run and gun2d side-scrolling video game that is similar to the classicMega Manvideo games. Players must strafe through a 2d plane while connecting their shots on enemies, bosses, and other items that are a part of the game world....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Brittany Gomez

10 JRPGs That Never Got A Sequel (But Deserved One)

By now, most gamers are aware of the ongoing JRPG heavy-hitters such asFinal Fantasy,Dragon Quest, andTales. Yet, when searching the vast and rich archives of JRPG history, you’ll find a number of more obscure hidden gems and one-hit-wonders that reside in this expansive genre which were abandoned and never given the sequel they deserved. Whether a game proved to be too “different” for modern sensibilities, its developer had gone defunct, or the studio simply moved onto more lucrative projects, there are plenty of terrific Japanese RPGs that were unjustly abandoned....

June 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1355 words · Roy Fowler

10 Most Criminally Underrated GameCube Games Of All Time

Released in 2001, theGameCubewas the second 3D console to be released by Nintendo in the age of thePS2in the originalXbox. Selling over 21 million consoles, the GameCube is home to many classic and genre-defining titles such asSuper Smash Bros. Melee, Super Mario Sunshine,andThe Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker. RELATED:The Best-Selling GameCube Games Ever Made, Ranked While there are several widely beloved GameCube game out there, there are countless lesser appreciated games that were unable to reach as many players....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Shelia Johnson

Armored Core 6: How to Get S Rank on Missions

InArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, players can replay any mission they have already completed in the sortie menu. In addition to being an excellent way of testing new AC designs and earning some cash, replaying missions also allows players to recieve a rating. This rating is based on a number of different factors and the highest possible rating is “S.” Earning an S rank in a mission requires players to manage a number of different criteria....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Kristen Garrett