Halo Infinite Teases Debut of New Weapon

Summary Halo Studios has revealed the first look at a potential new weapon heading toHalo Infinite. Fans are hopeful that the new gun will join the Bandit Rifle as the second new addition toHalo Infinite’s arsenal since the gamelaunched in 2021. October 2024 has proven to be an extremely eventful month forHalofans. During the Halo World Championship 2024 tournament, which saw favorites Spacestation Gaming claim the world title, 343 Industries announced that the developer was changing its name to Halo Studios....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Michael Raymond

Helldivers 2 Leak Shows First Footage of Illuminate Tripod

Summary AHelldivers 2leak has revealed the first images of Illuminate Tripod, a creepy creature that will appear in the game soon. Over the past few months, there have been a number of leaks aboutHelldivers 2’s Illuminate faction. These leaks have suggested the upcoming faction will feature various enemies. One such enemy is Tripod (also known as Sentinel), which looks very similar to the Fighting Machine fromThe War of the Worlds....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Jennifer Roberts

Helldivers 2's Xbox Port Makes One Leaked Melee Weapon All the More Appropriate

While it may never recover its glory days around launch,Helldivers 2is on the up and up. Sony and Arrowhead Games Studios’Starship Troopers-like shooter has managed to claw its way out of an era of controversy and player dissatisfaction, and has been doing a great job of keeping veterans interested while greeting newcomers with the best content it has to offer. With a third enemy faction and the defense of Super Earth under its belt,Helldivers 2is once again the loud and ironically-proud multiplayer hit that PC and PS5 players fell in love with....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Amy Baxter

Horror Games Worth Playing Just For Their Stories

While horror games are known chiefly for their scares, they’ve also been growing a fearsome reputation for delivering some of the best stories in modern video games. Influenced by horror films and their largely single-player nature, video games are pushing against the boundaries of how fear and storytelling can overlap in new and interesting ways. Whether it’s a tense first-person indie game where the player has no weapons to fight back or a gonzo send-up of horror-action’s biggest delights, horror video games are more than capable of delivering brilliant stories....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Shelley Henson

How FNAF Into the Pit Adapts Security Breach's Open World Mechanics for a New Genre

Summary Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pitis the newest entry in theFive Nights at Freddy’sfranchise, released as part of this week’s 10th Anniversary Celebration event. The title marks a series of firsts for the franchise, as it boasts 2D survival horror gameplay and adapts a short story from theFazbear Frightsnovel canonfor the screen.While not an open-world title,Into the Pittakes a modern approach to its survival-horror elements, with the title tasking defenseless players with navigating a series of environments, collecting items, and avoiding its wandering horrors....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Rebecca Bell

How Mafia: The Old Country Balances Historical Authenticity With Gameplay

Despite taking place in a fictional setting, theMafiafranchise has always taken pride in ensuring it gives a historically accurate portrayal of whichever time period it takes place in. Great care is taken to ensure this is the case with each entry, and the upcomingMafia: The Old Countryis no exception to this. Balancing this realism with compelling gameplay mechanics is where the real challenge lies. Game Rant recently caught up withMafia: The Old Country’s game director, Alex Cox, to break down exactly how the game balances the two elements....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Shawn Simon

How to Catch Nessie in Fisch

Quick Links Fischoffers players hundreds of fish to catch. But some are only available during certain events. One of these is Nessie, which is quite difficult to catch inFisch. This fish only spawns during the FischFright event, after which it will be impossible to find in thisRobloxexperience. It is also worth noting that due to its large size, players need to fulfill certain conditions to catch Nessie. Where to Find Nessie in Fisch During the FischFright event, many locations received Halloween decorations....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Destiny Charles

How To Get Gimmighoul Coins Fast In Scarlet & Violet

Quick Links Many Pokemon inPokemon Scarlet & Violetare evolved simply by leveling them up in battle and having them reach specific levels. There are a few exceptions, with certain Pokemon needing specific items or conditions beyond leveling up to get them, with Gimmighoul being a prime example. To evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo, players will first need to collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins. These coins will require a lot of exploration, and will also take many in-game days to get, so it’s best to start right away....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Paul Harris

How to Heal in Grounded 2

Quick Links Brookhollow Park inGrounded 2is full of dangers, with dozens of bug species to fight, as well as much moredaunting arachnids, such as scorpions and spiders. Therefore, players will inevitably take damage and need to heal. Toheal inGrounded 2, Fiber Bandages must be crafted and then applied. How To Craft Bandages In Grounded 2 To be able to craft Fiber Bandages inGrounded 2, players will need: Players will occasionally find Fiber Bandages in buildings....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Amy Mathis

How Voice Actors Impact Anime Culture

Summary Seiyuu, as voice actors are termed in Japan, hold a singular position in theanimeworld by bringing characters to life with their riveting performances. Other than the voice acting alone, seiyuus often engage in various live events, singing on the soundtracks as their characters, and more often than not interact directly with fans. If anything, closeness to such involvement makes them artists and performers in the anime community. A look at their impact on anime culture and fan relationships; examples of how some voice actors have attained iconic status....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Kelly Cook

Is Black Myth: Wukong Coming to Xbox?

Quick Links Black Myth: Wukongis the talk of the town right now, as players worldwide are flocking to this much-anticipated game. The Chinese AAA title, inspired by theJourney to the Westnovel, has been a massive success — at least on Steam, where player statistics are public. The game reached over 1.4 million concurrent players, surpassing industry giants likeElden Ring,Cyberpunk 2077,and evenBaldur’s Gate 3. Many potential fans are eager to dive into the game but are unsure whether it’s available on their gaming console....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Glenn Armstrong

Judas Should Lean Into Its Most Unique Element

Summary Ken Levine and Ghost Story Games’Judasis already set up to be one of the most distinctive experiences in gaming thanks to its unique world and narrative system. InJudas, players control Judas, who has recently awakened the machines aboard the Mayflower, a spacefaring city on a mission to save humanity, to their own artificial makeup, sending the city on a path of destruction. Now, players must work together with the three leaders of the Mayflower to achieve whichever outcome they deem is best....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Katrina Campbell

Kena: Bridge of Spirits-Order Trailer

Ember Lab’s 2021 action-adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits, prepares for its launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on August 15, bringing its magical spirit guide tale to a new batch of players.

June 12, 2025 · 1 min · 35 words · Kyle Skinner