Street Fighter 6's Sequel May Need to Bite a Bullet It Has Long Dodged

TheStreet Fighterfranchise has long been a pillar of the fighting game genre. It’s one of the few franchises alongside titles likeMortal KombatandTekkenthat has been synonymous with fighting titles since the late 90s. The game is recognized for its meticulous mechanics, iconic characters, and signature gameplay albeit rooted in 2D combat. After all these years, the series has grown visually but even with the latest titles likeStreet Fighter 4andStreet Fighter 5adopting 3D character models, the game’s core mechanics have remained firmly planted in the two-dimensional graphics....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Philip Palmer

The Best Handheld GTA Games, Ranked

Summary With more than 400 million sales since its debut back in the late nineties,Grand Theft Autois one ofthe best-selling video game franchises of all time. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise to learn that it’s been treated to its fair share of handheld releases over the years, although not all of them have quite hit the mark. The best handheldGrand Theft Autogames manage to capture the excellence of the mainline titles, allowing players to get their fix of carnage and chaos even when they’re on the go....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Nicholas Duncan

Titan Quest 2: Every Class (Masteries) Explained

Quick Links Titan Quest 2 doesn’t have a traditional class system that you choose when you first make your character.During the prologue of the game, you get to choose which two Masteries you want to select, which will determine your class for the rest of the game. There is a lot of flexibility in how you build your character after this decision, but the Masteries you choose are the most important decisions you’ll make in the game....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Charles Lopez

Unique Crime Games That You Should Try

Over the last few decades,crime games have been very present in gaming. They cover almost every aspect of the illegal world, giving players an insight into many interesting characters who live outside the confines of the law. Developers likeRockstar Gameshave played a big part in making such games popular with the gargantuanGTAfranchises, and even tales of the Wild West, such asRed Dead Redemption 1and2. It’s undeniable thatthe crime genreinterests thousands of gamers all over the world, and this likely won’t change any time soon....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Joshua Smith

Why Honkai: Star Rail's Jade Will Break Some Team Compositions

Summary Honkai: Star Railfeatures a dynamic meta that evolves with each new inclusion to the roster. Jade is one of the newest additions, and has already begun to shake up the game in a number of interesting ways. However,Jade’s best team compositionsspecialize pretty heavily into what is already dominant, and this may run the risk of alienating other previously viable strategies. Follow-up attacks are one of the most important features of combat inHonkai: Star Rail, and many teams are already designed around exploiting this mechanic....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Mary Morris

World of Warcraft Classic: 5 Rarest Battle Pets

Summary World of Warcrafthas beena major contender in the MMO genrefor decades now, and it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime too soon. In fact, it is so popular that they were able to create a classical version of the game where players can relive past expansions. While playing the game, players will be able to find different Battle Pets, which can be used to battle other players. Additionally, some of these pets are a lot rarer and more expensive than others (just like the rare mounts)....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Theresa Cline

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Builds Impressive Steamboat in the Game

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas been available to the public for over a year now, and players are still getting creative with Zonai technology builds, including one in-game engineer who’s built a steamboat to sail across Hyrule. From mechanical animals to modes of transport along land, air, and sea, theTears of the Kingdomcommunity still marvels over players’ impressive inventions. Fans can live vicariously through Link, the hero of Hyrule, by gathering a plethora of resources to construct the builds of their dreams....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Rose Winters

Zenless Zone Zero Leak Hints at New Female Character

Summary AZenless Zone Zeroleak teased a potential new female character. Set in New Eridu,Zenless Zone Zerois a modern sci-fi RPG that follows the sibling protagonists known as the Proxy as they work with various Agents in combating evil forces in Hollows. Zenless Zone Zerois still a relatively young title that’s still building its universe and character lore. In recent updates, it put the spotlight on various factions, such as the Sons of Calydon and Victoria Housekeeping, to showcase the Proxy’s relationships with different Agents....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Julie Burch

5 PlayStation Plus Games to Play This Week (July 21-27)

2025 has been a banner year for the games industry. Not only has there been a slew of high-profile,fantastic releases likeDeath Stranding 2andClair Obscur: Expedition 33, but subscription services like Xbox Game Pass andPlayStation Plushave been on fire as well. With these subscriptions offering a buffet of hard-hitting titles at a reasonable price, it can be hard to know where exactly to begin. If you’re sitting on aPlayStation PlusExtra or Premium subscription and aren’t quite sure what direction to head next, then read on....

July 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1730 words · Edward Torres

7 Best JRPGs You’ve Probably Never Heard of, Ranked

Summary RPGs have become some of the most popular games in the world, especially with all the different sub-genres of RPG out there. From thefast-paced action RPGto the more methodical tactics-based RPG, there really is something for every type of gamer in the genre. JRPGs made their rise in Japan(hence the name)in the 1980s on home computers like the MSX and consoles like the NES, often having more of a focus on theirstory and characterswhen compared to western RPGs of the time....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1052 words · Taylor Sherman

7 Days To Die Has the Perfect Blueprint for New Traders

Summary Players have plenty of options when it comes to customizing the difficulty of a new server or playthrough in7 Days to Die, including a creative mode, and a zombie-free survival mode. However, there are little to no options for altering the services provided by the differentNPC traders in7 Days to Die, and future updates for the game should consider changing this. Considering the impact that traders have in7 Days to Die, the game could arguably benefit from experimenting with new features related to traders, which is the perfect opportunity to add new traders who are distinct from the traders currently in the game....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Denise Smith

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: A New Love Triangle Takes Center Stage

Summary The following contains spoilers for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Episode 6, “A So-Called Indirect Kiss,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. In true romcom fashion,Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russianis gearing towards a heated love debacle as new developments rattle Alya’s sentiments for Masachika. With the series' sixth episode now airing, the show has completed half its run, meaning the stakes are only going to get higher from here on out....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Brian Aguilar

Assassin’s Creed’s Rumored Black Flag Remake Should Only Be The Tip of the Iceberg

Summary The near 17-year-longAssassin’s Creedfranchise will finally delve into Japan’s Sengoku period with the upcoming November 15th release ofAssassin’s Creed: Shadows, just a couple of days after the series’ anniversary. While fans are mostly excited about finally playing as an assassin in Japan, recent rumors suggest that series developer Ubisoft may revisit classic entries in new ways in the next decade from their 31-game-long franchise catalog (excluding remasters and collections). According to Insider Gaming, these rumors are a remake ofAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagand a remake of an as-of-yet-unknown classic game in theAssassin’s Creedseries....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Jose Hickman