New Sonic Origins Collection Containing Classic Games Releasing Next Year

Earlier today, Sega held its first Sonic Central virtual event, where it announced several upcoming projects for the 35th anniversary of itsSonic the Hedgehogfranchise. While there were details regarding merchandise, a free concert, and related content in other Sega games – like theSonic the Fightersarcade game being included inLost Judgment– what fans were especially desperate to see were new game announcements. There were a couple of leaks prior to the event that gave away some of Sega’s planned reveals, including a compilation title....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Nancy Tate

New Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Shift Code Gets Players 3 Skeleton Keys

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford started the weekend off with a bang by dropping a SHiFT code for three skeleton keys inTiny Tina’s Wonderlands. Skeleton keys are highly coveted items inTiny Tina’s Wonderlands—just like in the otherBorderlandsgames—because they give players access to guaranteed high-quality loot.While SHiFT codes aren’t exactly rare, they are typically limited-time codes and can only be found through Gearbox’s social media pages. Luckily,Gearbox is often generous with SHiFT codes, but players either have to pay close attention to Gearbox’s social media or consistently check aggregator pages or accounts that keep track of current SHiFT codes in order to not miss out on the latest codes....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Brandon White

Nintendo Switch Launches Update 16.0.0

TheNintendo Switchhas just rolled out update 16.0.0 for download. This update comes after Halloween’s15.0.1 Nintendo Switch update, which resolved an issue that caused Error Code: 2181-1000 to appear. That error used to occur when playing downloadable content for certain games on a console other than the user’s primary. It also fixed an issue that stopped players from taking screenshots during certain cutscenes for some games.Normally, main numbered patches cover a wider scope than decimal updates....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Katherine Roberson

One Piece Odyssey's Approach to Characters is Promising

One Piece Odysseyis sending ripples of excitement through the fan base ofOne Piece, one of the most popular anime of all time. With the JRPG on its way as part of the 25th-anniversary celebrations ofOne Piece, the developer, ILCA, has revealed what gamers should expect fromOne Piece Odysseythrough trailers and gameplay reveals. Eiichiro Oda – the creator of theOne Pieceuniverse – is a direct contributor to the project, so fans are optimistic their favorite characters will be properly represented due to his presence....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Adam Morales

Outriders Fans Aren't Happy About Class Nerfs

A recentOutridersupdate included several class nerfs, and many in the community aren’t happy about it. The Technomancer and Trickster both received nerfs in this update as People Can Fly tries to balance the classes. People Can Fly has updated theOutriderscommunity as to what it can expect for to the Technomancer and Trickster classes, particularly changes regarding their bullet-based skills. Blighted Rounds and Twisted Rounds are abilities that received nerfs including longer cooldown timers and reduced damage buffs, and this has bothered a portion of theOutridersfanbase....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Emily Ball

Pokemon Fan Paints Mimikyu Portrait on Incredibly Small Canvas

A talentedPokemonfan has hand-painted a portrait of Mimikyu on an abnormally small canvas and is receiving virtually universal positive reception. It’s no secret that thePokemonfandom is filled with plenty of artistically talented people, with many of them creating works of more popularized fully-evolved or Legendary Pokemon. However, Mimikyu does have its fair share of staunch supporters, as can be seen by the minuscule painting. Introduced as part of the seventh generation, Mimikyu is a dual-type Ghost/Fairy Pokemon whose entire design is to attempt to mimic the appearance of Pikachu, with varying degrees of success....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Tyler Cantu

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Ways The Game Improves On Legends: Arceus

Pokemon Scarlet & Violethave now been released and have been met with mixed reviews fromPokemonfans. Praised for their story and graphics,the games have received criticism, mostly directed toward the bugs. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Complete Guide & Walkthrough Despite this,Pokemon Scarlet & Violethave performed well in sales and the games do have some great elements within. Its predecessor,Pokemon Legends: Arceuswas well received among the community, but there are a few things thatScarlet & Violetdo better which improve on some of the features....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Shawn Jones

Skyrim Mod Lets Players See the Game’s Intro From a New Perspective

AnElder Scrolls 5:Skyrimplayer has shown off footage from a mod that allows players to see the game’s iconic intro from a new perspective. EverySkyrimplayer remembers the game’s opening, and this mod is the perfect way to breathe new life into it. Skyrimhas one of the most active modding community of any game in the world. Even Bethesda’s later release,Fallout 4, hasn’t managed to maintain as active a modding scene over the years....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Elizabeth White

Splatoon 3 Reveals New Side Order DLC

Summary Splatoon 3finally revealed some gameplay footage from its Side Order DLC, which opened the September 14 Nintendo Direct. This incoming addition to the game will arrive as thesecond wave of theSplatoon 3Expansion Pass. The third installment in Nintendo’s family-friendly shooter series has so far proven to be a huge hit, as underlined by the fact thatSplatoon 3hit ten million saleswithin three months of its September 2022 release. Its first piece of DLC, Inkopolis, debuted in late February, mere weeks after Nintendo confirmed the game’s two-part Expansion Pass....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Hector Brennan

Star Trek: Picard's Biggest Mistakes

There are but a select few characters inStar Trekthat hold the weight of hundreds, if not thousands. A Federation starship captain holds the weight of the prime directive on their shoulders, as well as the potential for countless lives of all different species.Jean-Luc Picard is one such characterwith such responsibilities. RELATED:Star Trek: What Captain Sacrificed The Most Crew? As the captain of the USS Enterprise, Picard has been through the wringer on many occasions....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Richard Williams

Subnautica: How To Survive The Dunes Biome

The originalSubnauticaburst onto the gaming scene during the mid-2010s, thanks to itsimpressive open worldthat is filled with dangerous and often terrifying creatures. The inclusion of such creatures surprised many players, who thought the game would be reminiscent ofAbzûorEndless Oceanjudging by its welcoming cover art. RELATED:Pro Tips For Subnautica You Need To Know This made the game extremelypopular with YouTubers and streamers, who drew enormous audiences thanks to the surprise of coming across the game’s Leviathans....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Amber Stephens

Terraria: What Is The Journey Game Mode?

Even a decade after its release,Terrariaremains one of the most popular sandbox games available on Steam, with over 100,000 players reported to still play it daily. It still gets frequent content updates that add bonus content to the game, likenew vanity itemsand game modes that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. RELATED:Terraria: How To Summon And Defeat Plantera The beauty of non-linear games likeTerrariais that players can take the gameplay at their own pace, with several game modes on offer to vary the gameplay....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Jean Moore

The 20 Best Pieces of Video Game Hardware and Tech in 2022

2022 was a great year for video game tech as Sony and Microsoft started to come into their own with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while the PC space introduced its next generation of graphics hardware. However, there is more to gaming than simply better hardware and nicer graphics. For competitively-minded gamers or those simply looking to get the most immersive experience out of their systems,third-party peripheralsplay a massive role in how games are enjoyed....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · James Mcpherson