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This week,Activision Blizzardplayed the first notes of a familiar tune with an Instagram post advertising a new mobileGuitar Herogame. As a fan of the long dormant series, this should be great news. The problem? This introductory image wasclearly generated by AI. Would You Like To Play This Game We Put Zero Effort Into Making? It seems that it wasn’t even an ad for a real game, either. Instead,Activision is using the AI-generated images to gauge interest in a potential future Guitar Hero mobile game, alongside similar hypothetical Call of Duty: Black Ops and Crash Bandicoot titles....

There are a couple of justifications that we often hear when layoffs happen at a game studio. InBioWare’s case earlier this year,the studio needed to restructureas production on the newest Mass Effect was in the very early stages and didn’t require as big a team. In other cases, like the closure ofUbisoft Leamington, it’s about ensuring “long-term stability”. Sometimes, there’s no reason given, likewith Star Citizen. Generally, the underlying cause is just that a game just isn’t making enough money, and the longevity of a studio can often hinge on a single project making the big bucks....

Summary Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiplayers are more than a little confused by the game’s Minato Girls side quest, which features lengthy live-action scenes of Masaru trying to win over some girls. If there’s one thing theYakuzaseries has become known for over the years, it’s muscular men saying the deepest s**t you’ve ever heard before throwing their shirts into the air. If there’sanotherthing that Yakuza is known for,it’s the strange side quests that start off bizarre and then almost always have a surprisingly poignant and emotional ending....

Summary Alongside confirming the release dates for its second set this year,Disney Lorcanahas also revealed the third release of 2025 will have a distinctly fairytale feel to it. Following up Archazia’s Island in March, Reign of Jafar will be dropping in June, giving the Lorcana story its second big villain set following last year’s Ursula’s Return. Revealed at the London Toy Fair, Ravensburger showed off the full product line and key art for the next expansion,Archazia’s Island....

Summary Marvel Rivalshas got off to a flying start, amassing a ridiculous number of Steam users alone,and seeing barely any drop off over the game’s first month. People clearly like what they see, and with theimpending release of Season 1, Dracula, and The Fantastic Four, things are only going to get better in the coming weeks. No game is perfect though, and while more pressing problems -such as Hawkeye and Hela’s destructive power- are getting addressed soon, there is one issue that Marvel Rivals players are becoming increasingly irritated by - the game’s absolutely woeful ping system....

Summary We’re now on the precipice ofMarvel Rivals’first official season. It will seethe addition of the Fantastic 4, a brand new map based on Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum, and a range of buffs and nerfs, including somebad news for fans of Hela and Hawkeye. But, while many are excited to see what the new season holds, others are looking ahead to the future, with eagle-eyed fans spotting references to three Marvel characters thatcouldbe included in future updates....

Quick Links Some weapons in Monster Hunter are easy to wrap your head around. The Great Sword, Dual Blades, Lance, and so on. And then there’s the Hunting Horn. It is support and attack all in one, kind of like giving a bard a hammer. InMonster Hunter Wilds, the Hunting Horn is still one of the most essential weapons for any hunting party. Thankfully, the Hunting Horn isn’t actually as complicated as it looks or sounds at first glance, it just takes a little getting used to....

Summary The Final Fantasy Universes Beyond (UB) set will mark the first time a UB set is legal in all ofMagic: The Gathering’s competitive formats. Previously, cards from Universes Beyond were only legal in Commander, Vintage and Legacy - the game’s eternal, non-rotating formats. Now, future UB releases will also be legal in Standard and its two off-shoots, Modern and Pioneer. This is a big transition for Magic: The Gathering, and is perhaps reflective of the increased frequency that Wizards of the Coast is releasing crossover (Universes Beyond) sets....

InRoblox’sBasketball Showdown, Zones play an important role in improving your abilities on the court. While styles provide the foundation for a character’s skills, zones offer additional customization, allowing players to enhance their strengths or mitigate their weaknesses. Whether you’re looking to improve your dribbling, shooting accuracy, or defensive maneuvers, choosing the right Zone can make a big difference in your gameplay. To help you make the best choice, we’ve created a complete tier list that ranks all available Zones according to their effectiveness....

Summary Hard to believe how far we’ve come since the disastrous reveal ofSonic the Hedgehog’s original movie design. A redesign due to backlash and three movies later, not only hasthe trilogy generated more than $1 billion at the box office, but as of this past weekend,Sonic the Hedgehog 3is the second highest-grossing video game of all time. Sonic 3sped into the number two spot behind The Super Mario Bros. Moviethree weeks ago in the US, and now the threequel has climbed up to that same spot at the worldwide box office....

InHello Kitty Island Adventure, you’ll be able to repair and set up cabins across the island, as well as in unlocked areas that you discover, such as Merry Meadow. In these cabins, you can place items and decorations, which are loved by certain visitors. With all the possible furniture and items that can be placed, it can be hard to decide how to decorate each one. Thankfully, we’re here to help....

Platformers are typically associated with lighthearted, run-and-jump experiences, as seen in games likeSonic the Hedgehogand Super Mario Bros. In these games, storylines are often minimal or nonexistent, with tight controls and gameplay being the primary focus. Cinematic platformers take a distinctly different approach. They are slow-paced, often eerie, and intentionally feature cumbersome controls. This niche genre emphasizes evoking emotion and telling complex stories through body language rather than lengthy text, as in RPGs....

The first Ys title was published in 1987, making the series as storied — ifnot as famous— as Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. As far as RPGs go, Ys is one of the more niche series. However, it is also one of the most steadfast. The Oath In Felghana, itself a 2005 remake of 1990s Ys 3, was remastered in 2025 for a Switch and PS5 release. A good 35 years in the making, Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana is a hardcore action RPG....