Avowed, the upcoming RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, is set to release in February 2025 and has sparked both excitement and skepticism within the gaming community. Set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, Avowed promises high fantasy, immersive combat, and a sprawling open world. However, gameplay previews and marketing tactics have raised some eyebrows. Here’s a … Read more
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious games in recent memory, combining next-level graphics, a hauntingly realistic Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, and advanced AI mechanics that redefine immersion. But before you dive headfirst into the Zone, there are crucial things to consider, from its technical demands to its … Read more
Video games have always pushed boundaries, but sometimes they cross lines that even the most open societies find too extreme. In the U.S., where freedom of expression in gaming is vast, certain games have been banned for themes deemed too violent, explicit, or socially inappropriate. Here are ten infamous games that faced outright bans in … Read more
Rockstar Games is known for pushing boundaries, but GTA 6 may be taking things to a whole new level. With the introduction of Lucia, the franchise’s first female protagonist, Rockstar appears ready to challenge more than just gaming norms. This isn’t merely a matter of adding diversity; it hints at a deeper, riskier shift in … Read more
Mobile Gaming’s Meteoric Rise—A $100 Billion Industry in Just Over a Decade The mobile gaming industry’s growth from a $2 billion niche market in 2010 to a projected $103 billion giant by the end of 2023 is nothing short of revolutionary. What fueled this growth? The answer lies in a dynamic blend of technological innovation, … Read more
November 3, 2024 — A persistent Locker bug in Fortnite has left thousands of players frustrated and unable to properly customize their in-game avatars. The issue, which began surfacing earlier this month, causes selected skins and items to revert to default or previously equipped settings. For a game heavily driven by cosmetic expression, this glitch … Read more
With a new wave of gaming hardware on the way, Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft are each taking their own approach to the next generation of consoles. Here’s a breakdown of where each platform is heading and what gamers might expect. Nintendo Switch 2: A Familiar Upgrade with New Potential Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 has been … Read more
It’s starting to feel like 2025 might not be the year GTA 6 finally lands in our hands. While Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive are still sticking to their fall 2025 target, the silence surrounding the project has left fans uneasy. For a game of this scale—one expected to redefine open-world gaming—things feel eerily quiet. And … Read more
Some games carry such enormous budgets and expectations that failure seems impossible—until it happens. In 2024, several major titles that promised to be hits instead left players frustrated and developers counting massive losses. Together, these five games represent $1.25 billion in wasted potential, proving that even the biggest names in gaming aren’t immune to mismanagement, … Read more
The streets of Vice City were iconic, but the waters? Not so much. For many GTA fans, boats have long been treated like the forgotten child of the series—a novelty vehicle that barely made an impact. The chatter on fan forums has now taken a sharp turn, zeroing in on something that Rockstar has historically … Read more