Mafia: Definitive Edition Interview'The Bullet Opera' From The Ground Up

The firstMafiagame came out all the way back in 2002, during a packed year of game releases. Fighting amongst other powerhouses likeKingdom Hearts,Splinter Cell,Ratchet & Clank, and evenGrand Theft Auto,Mafiastill managed to garner plenty of positive reception.Mafia 3was the most recent iteration in the franchise, 14 years later in 2016, which marked a very different direction for the franchise. However this year the series returns to its roots withMafia: Definitive Edition, a full remake from the ground up of the first game utilizing the same gameplay engine asMafia 3....

July 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1503 words · Kara Hunter

Minecraft Fan Points Out Easy Achievement That Only 50% of Players Have Unlocked

Summary AMinecraftfan has pointed out that only 50% of players have unlocked the achievement for opening the inventory. BecauseMinecraftBedrock Edition has 125 achievements to unlock, some players don’t have all of them, but this one may be the most unexpected omission. AlthoughMinecraftJava Edition doesn’t feature Xbox-like achievements, every Bedrock account tracks progression this way. TheseMinecraftBedrock achievements may include crafting the first item, acquiring wood, and defeating an enemy. Depending on what is required for aMinecraftmilestone, players may unlock some achievements before others....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Connor Jackson

Monster Hunter World Removing Collaboration Content

Monster Hunter World: Iceborneis going to be losing content come December 3. In a series of tweets from theMonster Hunteraccount, it was confirmed theAssassin’s CreedandMonster Huntermovie collaboration event quests will be leavingMonster Hunter World. The news was initially released on November 5thvia a series of tweets from the officialMonster HunterTwitter account. The tweets today serve as a reminder for any players still needing to complete the collaboration quests that the clock is ticking....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Cynthia Perez

Mortal Kombat: Strongest Female Characters, Ranked

One of the most iconic names in gaming history,Mortal Kombatcaused controversy when it was first released in 1992, but has since become one of the longest-running series in gaming, with multiple spin-offs and even a movie franchise. The game allowed players to performacts of extreme violence, which forcedMortal Kombatto be at the forefront of censorship in gaming. For all its early controversy, theMortal Kombatseries has continually led the way in depicting powerful warrior women, defeating or even being the franchise’s most deadly enemies....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1109 words · Joseph Vargas

Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Provides a Lot of Value

During the February 2023 State of Play, Bandai Namco surprised Shonen Jump fans with the announcement of a newNaruto: Ultimate Ninja Stormtitle. One had been rumored for quite a while, but no one expected it to beNaruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, a collection of past titles instead of a straightforwardBorutosequel.Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionswill contain brand-new story content, likely delving into theBorutoera, but the bulk of the game will be remastered content from the four numberedUltimate Ninja Stormgames....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Christopher Berry

New Hearthstone Hero Has a Hilarious Glitch

Summary SomeHearthstonefans have discovered an entertaining glitch with the new King Krush hero that causes him to receive an unintentional buff when the eponymous Legendary minion does. This unintentional interaction will likely be patched out ofHearthstonesoon, but in the meantime, the comical glitch has led to some hilarity for Hunter players who use these cards. King Krush is an iconic Hunter minion added toHearthstonewhen it first launched 10 years ago. First seen as an Elite monster fromWorld of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, this iconic T....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Jennifer Silva

New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for June 29, 2025

Strandshas another challenging word-search puzzle for fans to ponder over. If you are stuck on today’s word finding mission, you aren’t alone. To win today’s puzzle, you need to know more than just therules of how to playStrands; you’ll need working knowledge of the category, and you’ll need a little luck to find that first word to get you started. If you are still stuck and don’t want to use the in-game hint system, you can find all sorts of help in the article below....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Charles Ray

NieR Replicant: The Strange Fate of the Jewel Side Quest Walkthrough

AfterNieR Replicantplayers reach the mid-game time skip, there are several new sidequests they can accept that serve as continuations to quests completed in the first half of the game. In “The Strange Fate of the Jewel” side quest,NieR Replicantplayers are tasked with locating a jewel known as the mermaids tear for a woman in the Seaport. To start the quest, players must speak to the woman dressed in orange who can be found by the water near the post office inthe Seaport....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · James Vincent

Nintendo Gamecube: 5 Reasons Mario Kart Double Dash Is The Best Racer On The Console (& 5 Why It's F-Zero GX)

One of the most exciting things about new video game consoles is that it often means that old franchises can experience sequels or reboots that take advantage of the new available hardware. BothMario KartandF-Zeroare two of Nintendo’s best franchises and are both crazy racing games. Both series have experienced many titles through the years, but the Gamecube was an important console for the series. Related:The 10 Hardest Mario Kart Tracks Of All Time, Ranked TheGamecubefeatured bothMario Kart: Double DashandF-Zero GX,two games that push their franchises to unique places....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1054 words · Kimberly Ramirez MD

Outriders Demo: How to Farm Legendaries

Outriders, the latest game fromBulletstormco-developers People Can Fly, is scheduled to be released on April 1. Ademo forOutriderslaunched on February 25, and some gamers have already determined how to farm legendary equipment. In the demo, players are introduced to the planet of Enoch, which they can explore alone or with up to two others - andOutriderseven supports crossplaybetween platforms. Characters who carry legendary gear will certainly find it easier to survive the hostile planet, so it’s advantageous for players to learn how to increase their chances at looting the best hardware....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Audrey Phillips

Peter Pan: Neverland Nightmare Coming From Winnie The Pooh Horror Team

Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield is looking to take another beloved children’s story down a horrifically dark path. TheWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeydirector is currently developing his next cinematic venture,Peter Pan: Neverland Nightmare, which will be a darkly twisted take on Scottish novelist James Matthew Barrie’s iconic Neverland character and his group of Lost Boys. Frake-Waterfield’s upcominghorrorfilm has been a topic of conversation since the first images from the bloody endeavor were released.Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeyis a new blood-curdling take on A....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Michael Smith

Pokemon Gen 10 Should Complete One of Three Starter Trios

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetintroduced several new Pokemon that are unique in terms of type combinations, designs, and even how they perform in battle, paving the way for even more interesting additions inPokemonGen 10. With all the newParadox Pokemon inPokemon Scarlet and Violetand even the so-called regional fakes, there are several existing gimmicks Gen 10 could tap into for inspiration or just make its own from scratch, and both options could be equally interesting to see....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Matthew Roth

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Image Shows Flareon Swimming

One fan of Nintendo and Game Freak’sPokemon Scarlet and Violethad an unusual aquatic encounter with a Flareon, snapping a picture of the Fire-type Pokemon seemingly going for a swim in the midst of battle. Many players of the pair of open-world, creature-catching games have been ensuring their Pokemon are ready to fight ahead ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Tandemaus Tera Raid Battleevent taking place on Valentine’s Day. Making its first appearance all the way back with the franchise’s initial outings, 1996’sPokemon Red and Blue, the Fire-type Pokemon Flareon is one of the manydifferent Eevee evolutionsavailable to players throughout the long-running series....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Timothy White