Bungie Job Listing Hints That Marathon Will Use an Upgraded Version of Destiny's Tiger Engine

A new job posting found on the official Bungie website is a big hint that the studio’s upcoming online shooterMarathonwill be using an updated version of an existing engine Bungie has used before. This isn’t the first time a job listing has given insight intoBungie’s newest project, and it’s helping gamers paint a broader picture of whatMarathonis all about. There isn’t much known about Bungie’srevival of theMarathonfranchise, but small clues have helped curious fans get a better idea of what can be expected in the game....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Drew Moore

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War May Be Bringing Back Ranked Play

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas just kicked off its multiplayer beta, but that has not stopped lead multiplayer designer David Vonderhaar from teasing the full game’s launch. Vahn’s big hint comes in the form of a Ranked Play feature forBlack Ops Cold War, a mode that should prove familiar to fans of theBlack Opsseries. While someproCoDplayers are worried about a perk change, many casual players are looking for an experience that limits the professional play experience....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Matthew Spencer

Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies Bringing Back Wonder Weapons

Alongside the cinematic campaign and competitive multiplayer, Zombies continues to be a staple of theCall of Dutyseries with its latest iteration inCall of Duty: Vanguard. However, a popular part of the mode was missing from the mode at launch and is forcing players to rely on regular bullets to put down the hordes of the undead. It is about to change when the next season of content drops and brings back the campy, popular array of sci-fi guns, better known asWonder Weapons, to Zombies to keep the Third Reich’s undead army down....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Eric Anderson

Can Jurassic Park Ever Have A Successful Movie With A Setting Outside Of The Park?

Ever sinceJurassic Parkcame out in 1993, fans have been obsessed with the idea of a real life dinosaur park. Like going to a movie, there is something otherworldly about going to a theme park. It’s a place one can’t go everyday, and therefore has the ability to make one desire it out of unattainability. It’s also a place associated with family, so it attracts a lot of people. Perhaps this is the reason why the firstJurassic ParkandJurassic Worldfilms have both beenthe more successful installmentswithin their trilogies so far....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Sherri Johnson

Demon Slayer: Hantengu’s Blood Demon Art, Explained

As one of the strongest in the ranks of the Twelve Kizuki,Upper Rank Four Hantenguis one of the main antagonists of the Swordsmith Village Arc in Koyoharu Gotouge’sDemon Slayer. His Blood Demon Art, which is one of the more complex blood magic techniques showcased in theDemon Slayerseries, allows him to manifest clones of himself that embody his emotions, significantly increasing the variety of his offensive arsenal while making him all the more formidable as an opponent....

June 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1297 words · Richard Williams

Destiny 2 Difficulty Changes Have Made Certain Weapons Less Viable

As the dust settles on Bungie’s newly releasedLightfallforDestiny 2, players have come to realize that the DLC’s significant difficulty increase has made many weapons feel entirely useless in higher-end content. Granted, the bump up in difficulty was telegraphed well ahead of time, but it may not have had the sort of effect that Bungie was likely aiming for. Days ahead ofLightfall’s release, a portion of theplayer base blamed a famousDestiny 2streamerfor the upcoming difficulty increase, fearing that it would make the game unplayable in some respects....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Lisa Harris

Destiny 2 Player Trolls and Kills Entire Fireteam Using Stasis on Dares of Eternity

Stasis has been a point of contention within theDestiny 2community since its introduction as part ofBeyond Lightdue to how it shook up gameplay and larger ability metas. While frustration has been most common, Stasis has also become a source of comedy for players looking to troll their fireteam members during some activities. One player, in particular, appears to be taking a sense of pride in how they were able to use Stasis to troll their team while inside the30th Anniversary Eventactivity, Dares of Eternity....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Peggy Fox

Destiny 2: All Competitive Crucible Ranks

Destiny 2’sCompetitive PvP mode received a significant rework prior to the launch ofLightfall,turning it from a regular playlist with different game modes and stricter matchmaking into a proper, ladder-based experience where players can compete for the top spot. This rework naturally included a new ranking system that gives players a better sense of where they stand. Players will have to work their way up from scratch if they want to square off against the best GuardiansinDestiny 2’sPvP scene....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Jennifer Rivera

Dove Gets Backlash From Recent Ad About Overly Sexualized Women in Games

Doveis facing backlash over its campaign with Unreal Engine which criticizes overly sexualized women in video games. TheUnreal Engine-powered video was released about a week ago and since then has received extensive criticism from both gamers and industry insiders. The video depicts a heroine in full-plate armor. She defeats an alien and heads to her dressing room where she takes off her armor. As she stares into the mirror she smiles and decides to head out in her new outfit to fight once again....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Katherine Myers

Early Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 3 Leak Was Right, But Not How Many Expected

After a long drought,Dragon Ball Z: Kakarotfinally broke its silence about its upcoming DLC. In the months since the release of DLC 2, fans have been running wild with speculation about all the potential stories that the game could cover with its new story arc. Thedecision to adapt Future Trunks' timelineduring the Android saga is certainly a surprising one to say the least, but it wasn’t completely unprecedented. As it happens, there was an early leak back in May of 2020 that predicted this exact thing, although it seems that many fans misinterpreted the leak and came to the wrong conclusion....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1033 words · Marcia Morris

Fan Makes Their Own Breath of the Wild 2 So Nintendo Does Not Have To

There is a lot to look forward to in the video game world, but one of the games that fans are eagerly waiting for is the sequel toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While Nintendo had a rather exciting E3 showcase, the news thatBreath of the Wild 2is targeting a 2022 release datewas met with a little bit of disappointment. Though the more time the game takes to bake in the oven could ensure better quality, waiting can be excruciating....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Christine Robles

Final Fantasy 14 May Bring Back Some Familiar Enemies

Summary WARNING: The following article contains MAJOR Spoilers for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail.Final Fantasy 14producer and director Naoki Yoshida said in an interview that players may not be finished dealing with the Ascians just yet, as some of their mysteries remain. However, Yoshida could not divulge too many details about how the Ascians would factor intoFinal Fantasy 14going forward. Since the beginning ofFinal Fantasy 14, the Ascians have been a thorn in players' sides....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Randy Morse

Fire Emblem: 5 Best Characters From Fates (& 5 Worst)

Fire Emblem Fateshas been met with polarizing reviews since its release. The gameplay is excellent and the difficulty, especially forConquest, offers veterans a great challenge, but there are so many drawbacks that prevent the 14th installment from being the best. The story has been criticized by many, for one, and there are some characters who were written decently at best, or poorly at worst. Related:Top 10 Best Parents In Fire Emblem History When it comes toFates' cast, there are some that stand out for good and bad reasons....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1130 words · Jennifer Delacruz