3 New Xbox Consoles Get Release Dates

Summary During Gamescom 2024, Microsoft confirmed that three newXbox Series X/Sconsoles would launch on October 15, with preorders now being taken ahead of release. The upcomingXboxconsoles are an Xbox Series S with a 1TB SSD, an Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition, and a Galaxy Black Special Edition Xbox Series X with a 2TB SSD. The 2024 edition of Gamescom has been a busy time for Xbox fans. During the Opening Night Live broadcast, several titles from the Xbox Game Studios umbrella were shown off, includingDiablo 4: Vessel of Hatred,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,Age of Mythology: Retold, andStarfield: Shattered Space....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Richard Chavez

5 Great FPS Games With Unique Control Schemes

Summary TheFPSgenreis famous for giving players hours of adrenaline-rushing combat as they fire their entire arsenal against area enemies and strong bosses who will stop at nothing to end their run early. FPSs have been around for more than three decades, and over the years, the game mechanics, graphics, and ideas for weapons have only continued to improve. Playing an FPSwith a standard controller and using the right trigger to fire is fun, but sometimes, when developers insert unconventional, yet interesting control schemes into their games, something wonderful is created....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Tracy Larson

Abiotic Factor: Best Jobs, Ranked

There are nine jobs to choose from inAbiotic Factorand each of them has its pros and cons. While the biggest influences may seem like the skill bonuses they offer, the Starting Points can be just as valuable. In fact, only 2 of the jobs have enough of these Starting Points to pick up the most costly Talent without having to accept the risk that comes with taking negative Talents. Of course, some jobs are just better than others due to the fact that some skills occur more frequently than others, causing their face value to differ....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Patrick Weiss

All Bonuses & Featured Pokemon In Pokemon GO Harvest Festival 2024

InPokemon GO, new events, special occasions, and in-game celebrations are constantly passing through the game with each new Season, bringing plenty of new things to keep Trainers coming back for more. Everything from Raids, Community Days, Max Battles, recurring events, and annual opportunities present a number of chances for players to participate in Research Tasks, wild encounters, PvP and PvE battles, and more. As part of the Max Out Season inPokemon GO, theHarvest Festival eventappeared once more, bringing a series of bonuses that players can use to boost their resources, as well as a number of featured Pokemon to encounter and obtain....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Ronald Davis

Amazon Deal Saves 50% Off These Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds

JBL Tune Buds Earbuds Consumers looking to add truly wireless earbuds to their collection of audio gear are in luck. The JBL Tune Buds are now available for 50% off for a limited time. With noise-canceling technology, the earbuds deliver up to two days' worth of listening, thanks to the charging case. JBL’s Pure Bass Sound allows them to deliver deep bass alongside clear high frequencies. Amazon has added an excellent audio deal for shoppers, featuring theJBL Tune Buds truly wireless earbuds, available now at a steep discount....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Jeremy Kelly

August 18 Will Be A Very Big Day For Jujutsu Kaisen Fans

Quick Links Jujutsu Kaisenis among the most well-known anime series in the world. The anime has just two seasons, but its quality has impressed the audience so much so that they are eagerly waiting for updates regarding the next installment. Unfortunately, MAPPA has not dropped any major hints regarding the third season of Jujutsu Kaisen, but that might be about to change soon. Jujutsu Kaisen Will Make An Announcement Regarding Season 3 Jujutsu Kaisen Is Expected To Make Big Reveals After a long wait,Jujutsu Kaisen will be publishing"a lot" of information in the 38th edition of the Weekly Shonen Jump....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · David Mcmillan

Best Base-Building Games Like Factorio

Summary Any fan ofFactorioknows the extreme satisfaction of setting up an efficient and fully autonomous base that is able to do the hard work of producing scientific vials all by itself. It’s a feeling many base-building games have tried to reach, but few have. However, some are just as great, excelling in different and interesting ways. Whether it’s a trip into history to establish a trading empire or leading a colony of beavers to brilliance, these games are all brilliant base-builders that any fan ofFactoriois bound to love....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Elizabeth Wright

Best Endgame Killer Perks In Dead By Daylight

Summary The endgame inDead by Daylightis an important part of a trial. This is when survivors are doorsteps away from escaping the grasp of the killer. While survivors have some great advantages on their side, certain killer perks can even the odds to secure a late victory. From blocking exit gates to outright killing an Obsession, the endgame perk pool for killers is quite vast and powerful. A lot of these can catch survivors off guard as well, considering generator regression andaura-reading perks are more popular in the metausually....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Mario Cabrera

Best Fantasy Games With The Most Atmospheric Dungeons

Summary In any fantasy game, few experiences compare to the thrill of stumbling upon a dark, sprawling dungeon leading deep underground, filled with mysteries and rewards. Traditionally, many dungeons in fantasy or open-world RPGs are entirely optional and easy to miss, making the discovery of a hidden, hours-long underground region a rare treat. Descending further into darkness with only the light of a torch or a faint glow from above can be a true highlight of a player’s experience....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Sean Brown

Best Halfbacks In Madden NFL 25

Madden NFL 25has a lot of different positions to be aware of. Each of them will be utilized at different times throughout the match. Some of them will be more prominent during defensive drives, while others will heavily influence offensive ones. One of the positions used in a lot of offensive plays is thehalfback. The halfback will aid linemen, and can double as an additional wide receiver when need be. There are many prominent faces on the list of best halfbacks in the game, including the player who serves as the face of the cover art forMadden NFL 25....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Timothy Woodard

Best Horror Games Set In Japan, Ranked

Japan has long been associated with horror, harboring a culture rich with urban legends and mythology, much of which has been traced back to the Edo period. Perhaps most well known in Western media is the figure of the long-haired girl from films such asThe GrudgeandThe Ring. Other popular examples include yokai like the Aka Manto and Kuchisake-onna who, when encountered, offer poor chances of survival. This intrigue surrounding Japan’s supernatural landscape has prevailed within the gaming industry....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1163 words · Misty Williamson

Best PS2 Games that Got Bad Reviews at Release

Summary The current sad reality of the games industry is that if a game isn’t successful upon release, it’ll typically just die, and sometimes even completely vanish — especially if it’s an online game. Back in the early 2000s, however, games were allowed to trip and fall at launch, and despite probably never recouping the development costs, they could endure long enough to see opinions on them change. The original PlayStation and the PlayStation 2 are home to many such cases, so this list aims to take a look at some of the best games that got an unfair shake upon release....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 971 words · John Marshall

Best Soulslikes With The Most Bosses

​​​​​​Over the years,soulslike gameshave carved out a unique niche in the gaming landscape, delivering experiences that captivate and challenge players with theirdark fantasy aesthetics and grueling boss fights. Pioneered byFromSoftware, these games typically featureprecision-based combat mechanics, interconnected level design, and cryptic lore. One of the key elements of soulslike games is the presence of challenging bosses that test player skill, strategy, and patience. What makes soulslike games stand out is the sense of achievement players feel after defeating a seemingly impossible boss....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Steve Miller