Ratchet & Clank And Spyro Studio Founder Retiring After Three Decades

Summary Insomniac Games' founder Ted Price has announced that he’s retiring from the company after more than three decades of delivering us games likeRatchet & Clank,Spyro the Dragon,Spider-Man, and more. Without a doubt, one of the main things that has made PlayStation thehousehold name that it is today is its stacked lineup of first-party studios. Naughty Dog, Sucker Punch, Santa Monica, and more all instantly come to mind, but I’d argue that the past two generations haveespecially proven how important Marvel’s Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac Games is....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Katherine Jordan

Sonic, Like A Dragon, And Persona Will Be Sega's Focus In 2026

Summary Segaannounced in a recent earnings call that it plans to launch fewer games in 2026, with a focus onPersona,Sonic, andLike a Dragon. “The plan is currently being formulated, but we expect the volume of new titles in Full Game to be lower than this fiscal year,” Sega said in a Q&A (viaVGC). “On the other hand, we expect continuous revenue contribution from repeat sales of new titles in Full Game (ie not free-to-play) this fiscal year and full-scale revenue contribution from new titles in F2P....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Gregory Davis

Stranger Things Season Five Is “Eight Blockbuster Movies”. It Shouldn’t Be.

A few years ago, I would have really liked aStranger Thingsmovie. I certainlywould have loved a video game(a real one, not whatever that Netflix junk was), and personally requested one at the time. These days, my appetite for things that are stranger has cooled. Certainly, I don’t want eight Stranger Things movies. And yet, that’s what I’m getting. Speaking at aNetflixshowcase event, co-creator Ross Duffer said the series was like “eight blockbuster movies”, with over 650 hours being shot for the final season....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Eric Petty

The 10 Best Black Cards In Innistrad Remastered

As darkness takes overMagic: The Gatheringfor another return to the plane of Innistrad, black mages can rejoice. The gothic horror-themed plane has always been the perfect place for dark and deadly spells to be slung in the name of demons, vampires, and the forces of evil. Innistrad Remasteredbrings a selection of cards from every Magic expansion to take place in the terrible plane of Innistrad. If you play black, you’ll be spoiled for choice....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1119 words · Leslie Hensley

The Bazaar Creator Says Studio Won't Give Into "Mob" Demands

Summary After seven years of development, Tempo’s free-to-play autobattler The Bazaar has released in open beta. The Bazaar’s early access period attracted positive sentiment, withour own Eric Switzer calling it"the most fascinating and competitive strategy game in ages." However, the monetisation elements present in the game’s open beta have attracted some criticism (nice spot,PC Gamer). The Bazaar is set to receive a ‘prize pass’ - a paid system that allows players to grind hero-specific 10-card expansions....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Mrs. Amanda Medina

The Best Anomaly Characters In Zenless Zone Zero

Of all the agents inZenless Zone Zero, Anomaly characters are your specialists, wielding unique abilities that harness the power of Attribute Anomalies to burn, freeze, and shock your foes. These agents specialize in applying debuffs tied to their attributes, weakening enemies and setting them up for devastating attacks. Whether you’re looking to shatter foes with ice or scorch them with fire, there’s an Anomaly character suited to your playstyle. Let’s dive into the powerful Anomaly agent roster of New Eridu and see how you can elevate your team to new heights....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Theresa Melendez

The Best Builds And Team Compositions For Tribbie In Honkai: Star Rail

Quick Links As soon as you enter the Amphoreus region ofHonkai: Star Rail, you learn about a separate ecosystem with titans and Chrysos Heirs. One of the first characters you meet on this planet is Tribbie. While she might not look the part, she’s one of the strongest lore-based characters. Tribbie is a five-star playable unit with Quantum as her combat type and Harmony as her path. Apart from providing various buffs to her team, she can also deal a significant amount of damage to the enemies once you build her fully....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1486 words · Melinda Martin

The Best Episodes From Spy X Family

Although you may think spy shows are filled with gore, betrayal, and heartache, Spy X Family is the complete opposite. An entertaining, family-friendly actioncomedy, this show will have you teary-eyed from the utterly heart-warming, adorable moments, and clutching your stomach with laughter at the Forger family’s antics. Spy X Family introduces you to the Forger family, one that’s made up of an undercover spy, a secret assassin and an orphaned telepath....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1283 words · Audrey Phillips

The Best Found Families In Video Games

Great video games are more than just fun mechanics: they alsotell stories that stick with you. One of the most powerful themes in gaming is found family. It’s not about blood relations, but about the bonds you create with those who stand by you no matter what. Over time, characters who may have once felt distant or unconnected come to rely on each other, creating bonds that are just as strong as familial ties....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1329 words · Jeffrey Washington

The Best Next Gen Games Of Each Console Generation

While video games these days tend to have diminishing returns when it comes to their graphical upgrades between console generations, things were different back in the day.A new console being announcedmeant visuals and effects unheard of to the typical fan, unless the fan’s uncle worked at Nintendo or something. Sometimes, game developers would really squeeze every bit of potential out of the system, maybe even making something that looks a whole generation ahead of its time....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1029 words · Dr. William Schaefer

The Dragon Ball Characters With The Most Character Development

Dragon Ballis one of the longest-running manga and animated franchises of all time. It also has some of the most iconic fighters that have had kids on the playground screaming Kamehameha. Dragon Ball has transformed since it solely focused on martial arts, and so have the characters. With a series as long as Dragon Ball, it’s only natural that some of the characters have changed drastically throughout. Some characters have gone from rivals and enemies to loyal allies....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Alice Campbell

The Masked Front Man In Squid Game: Season 2, Explained

Quick Links The South Korean death game thrillerSquid Gameshook the world when it first dropped on Netflix in 2021. This trend continued with the release of its highly anticipated second season. We see the return of our main hero, Seong Gi-Hun, in his attempt to stop the games for good. However, we get a deeper look into a character that leaves us both mystified, spellbound, and horrified in equal measure: The Front Man....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1121 words · Keith Stevenson

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remaster Is Now Being Teased By A Website Countdown

Summary Tony Hawk Pro Skaterhas been in the news quite a lot recently, as rumors are flying about a potential remastered collection of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4. First, it wasthe loose lips of famous skater Tyshawn Jonesthat gave the game away, as he claimed in a recent podcast that he was part of a remastered Tony Hawk game. Shortly after that, another tease for Pro Skater news came in one of the least expected places, asa date of March 4 with a Pro Skater logo above it was added to the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 map....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Christina Garcia