Barotrauma: All Crew Roles, Explained

Barotraumais a 2D survival submarine simulator which can be played either cooperatively or alone, and takes players to the dark depths of an alien planet in order to complete a variety of tasks and ensure the continuation of humanity’s future. The game can be a brutally unforgiving experience, particularly for new players. The waters are teeming with threats, and the submarines themselves can be prone to a range of catastrophic errors....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Brian Hatfield

Best 2010 Video Game Themes

Summary Music is a key part of any video game, and the theme is perhaps the most important of all. Itsets the tone for the gameplayers are about to experience and is often the most memorable piece of music on the soundtrack. This is true throughout gaming history, way back to the very first video games. Some of the most popular games only experience a boost in their popularity due to the genius of the soundtrack, andplayers will listen to them while they’re going about their days....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1185 words · David Brown

Best Games Like Cooking Mama

Summary TheCooking Mamagames are beloved in the hearts of many gamers. Despite the years since the first game’s release on the Nintendo DS in 2006, the titular ‘Mama’ is still immediately recognizable and nostalgic. The series' last mainline game was released in 2013, and fans have been hungry for more ever since.A recent releasewas pulled from storefronts within only a few days, making it harder than ever for players to embark on their cooking adventures....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Nicole Butler

Best Lighthearted Grand Strategy Games

Summary Grand Strategy gamescan be quite stressful, especially for those who have never played one before. These games commonly have plenty ofdifferent features and mechanicsfor a player to manage that make each playthrough feel quite serious. However, some grand strategy titles can be played for those looking for a lighthearted experience. These games are not only commonly great for beginners of the genre but are also laid back enough in their gameplay to make for great lighthearted fun that will have players enjoying gradually building up their empire or country in these incredible grand strategy titles....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 971 words · Jennifer Brown

Best Third-Party Nintendo Switch Docks

Thanks to theNintendo Switch, gamers not only have a handheld console to bring their games on the go. Rather, they also have a means to play bothNintendotitles and third-party offerings on a big screen courtesy of the Switch Dock. Additionally, Nintendo managed to accommodate today’s crowd of gamers with a portable gaming device they can plug in almost any TV to play with their friends. Moreover, third-party manufacturers managed to accommodate the more creative amongSwitchgamers with their own versions of docks....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1407 words · Stephanie Nichols

Bucky Almost Got That Name Change In 'The Falcon And The Winter Soldier'

The last episode ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierpacked an emotional punch when the final title card read “Captain America and the Winter Soldier” instead, solidifying Sam’s transition into his new role. But head writer Malcolm Spellman says that at one point, Sam wasn’t the only one whose name had shifted in the final title card. In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Spellman states that they almost changedthe name of Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnesin the final title card from the Winter Soldier to the White Wolf....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Kristin Lopez

Capcom Reveals New Details About Resident Evil Village Castle Demo

As of today,Resident Evil Villageis officially two weeks away from release, bringing to a fever pitch tons of hype and anticipation for the eighth mainline entry in the survival horror franchise. Last weekend, Capcom gave lucky PlayStation owners access to the Village portion of the demo, with the consensus on Twitter being overall positive. Tomorrow is when access to the Castle area ofResident Evil Villagewill be made available, allowing players to fully explore the domain of Lady Dimitrescu....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Juan Kim

CD Projekt Red Profits Down, New High Budget Game Development to Start in 2022

Things haven’t been looking good forCD Projekt Redlately. After releasingCyberpunk 2077last year in an unfinished state,CD Projekt Redis now facing a number of adverse effects, to the point where those negative effects have started to show more prominently in its sales figures. Since the launch ofCyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has had various complications arise from outside sources. With numerousclass-action lawsuits being filed against CD Projekt Red, as well as having the source code forThe Witcher 3andCyberpunk 2077stolen from the studio and sold on the dark web, CD Projekt Red has quite a long road ahead....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Kyle Howell

Crash Bandicoot Devs Are Still Hoping for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invite

The developers ofCrash Bandicootare still holding out hope for titular character, Crash, to make his way onto the roster forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Fans have been hoping for Crash’s introduction to the series for a long time, and seeing any message of encouragement from a developer will certainly have them excited at the prospect. Super Smash Bros.has always had large number of characters from different games, but the latest installment certainly boasts the biggest character select screen to date, with 86 playable characters heralding from a multitude of titles and platforms....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · James Perkins

Cyberpunk 2077: 10 Best Skills In The Intelligence Tree

With the release ofCyberpunk 2077Update 2.0, Attributes have been given a revamp. Everything has changed when it comes to the best perks inCyberpunk 2077, and players have a seemingly infinite amount of possibilities available to them and their builds, including the Intelligence tree, which is dedicated to assisting in the power of the player’s netrunning abilities. Players can progress through the Intelligence tree to unlock some great skills to create the best build inCyberpunk 2077that involves Smart Weapons, hacking abilities, and the true powers of a netrunner....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1204 words · Kaitlyn Scott

Death Stranding: How to Get the Harmonica

One does not have to look very far inDeath Strandingto know that it isa Hideo Kojima game. The moment players take control of Sam Porter Bridges, Kojima’s personal touch can be felt. From the idiosyncratic cutscenes and dialogue to the intricately detailed UI, Kojima and his team clearly set out to create something that was familiar to his fans while still completely unlike anything that came before it. A wonderfulexample of Kojima’s unique approachto gameplay can be experienced by acquiring the harmonica....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Paul Lang

Destiny 2 Season 15 Reveals New Mods Including Overload Bow

At reset inDestiny 2this week, players finally got the closure they were hoping for as theEpilogue mission finally released to cap off the seasonal story. With the final content now out, all eyes have turned towards August 24 for the highly anticipated reveal of the Witch Queen expansion as well as Season 15. While Season of the Splicer appears to leave a few loose ends with its story, fans will likely get a clearer picture during the event, as well as the anticipated name reveal....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Christina Myers

Divinity: Original Sin 2

Unlike other RPGs, Larian Studios and its acclaimedDivinity: Original Sinseries try to add unique and often extremely entertaining twists to their games' narratives. Despite its fantasy setting,Divinity: Original Sin 2teaches players to feel fear. In Act 2, the Corpse of Alice Alisceon represents such an instance. RELATED:Divinity Original Sin 2: 7 Reasons To Stick To A Premade Character (& 7 To Make Your Own) Players will encounter Alice while doing the quest “Treated Like Cattle” in Driftwood....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1387 words · Pamela Leonard