Gears of War: Reloaded remasters the 2006 original again, but this time it’s coming to PS5

The mass exodus of formerly exclusive Xbox franchises continues today, withGears of Warbeing the latest to make its way to PS5. Gears of War: Reloadedis a remastered version of the 2006 classic, and it’s coming to PlayStation for the first time along with Xbox and PC when it launches later this summer with a suite of visual and technical upgrades, Microsoftannouncedtoday. Gearswill join other Xbox franchises likeForza,Sea of Thieves, and others debuting on the rival platform, and it sounds like it’ll be a real pretty version of the game that launched the successful third-person shooter series almost 20 years ago....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Robert Tate

Give some robots a rhythm beatdown in Omega: the First Movement

Wield a mighty axe It has been a while since I have played a mobile game that I have really gotten into. CouldOmega: the First Movementbe the one to end my dry spell? Maybe! Its protagonist looks like a neon cyberpunk version of the kid fromLimbo, and he uses a guitar/axe like Eddie fromBrütal Legend. The gameplay looks a lot likeTaiko Drum Master, and I’m pretty okay with that. Sadly, while it isavailable right now for iOS devices, I will have to wait until February for the Android version....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Amanda Delgado

Good lord, not another Dead Island

I’m afraid so It’s impressive how much Deep Silver has milked theDead Islandname over the past five years. You know, considering a trailer, of all things, is the zombie franchise’s claim to fame. So it comes as no surprise that the publisher is looking to drive the series into the ground (more than it already has) with yet another spin-off. According to Australia and Brazil’s ratings boards,Dead Island: Retro Revengeis in the works at San Diego-based studioEmpty Clip Games....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Brittany Price

Guilty Gear Xrd receives its rollback netcode upgrade this week

Elphelt/Jam fans are presumably stoked Wonderful news for those players still decking it out in the dazzling, air-dashing world ofGuilty Gear Xrd— Developer Arc System Workshas announcedthat the long-awaitedrollback netcode updateis now ready to rock, and will be patched into the PC (Steam) edition ofGuilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2on January 20. The new update will apply the much-vaunted rollback netcode technology to the anime fighter, in hopes of bringing the silkiest, smoothiest connections for global online play....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Latoya Zimmerman

Hands-on Preview: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

I’ve held out hope for aXenoblade Chronicles XDefinitive Editionsince the originalXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editiongot the remaster treatment on the Nintendo Switch back in 2020. Don’t get me wrong, I love the mainline series, butXenoblade Chronicles Xis special. Xenoblade Chronicles Xessentially takes theXenobladeformula and shifts from high fantasy to a futuristic, spacey sci-fi setting. This change creates an incredibly fun and immersive experience for a series built around exploration and a massive open world....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 856 words · Frank Goodman

Hands-on: Dead Island

Suffice it to say, there’s been no shortage of hype surroundingDead Islandrecently. After sending chills down every red-blooded gamer’s spine with their haunting debuttrailer, Deep Silver has given themselves a tremendous amount to live up to with this title. Add that to the already massive number of zombie survival shooters out there, and what you get are tough odds for standing out against the crowd. The question that’s undoubtedly on everyone’s minds is whether or notDead Islanddelivers....

July 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1733 words · Crystal Miller

Help me get a corgi in Four Sided Fantasy

It’s the best dog! Upcoming gameFour Sided Fantasyis a puzzle game that plays with screen wrapping, like their previous gameThe Fourth Wall. If you haven’t seen it,check it out— it’s gorgeous, and it might scramble your brain if you watch long enough. Oh, and it’s going strong onKickstarter right now. Speaking of Kickstarter, one of the newer added tiers has an in-game pet dog as a reward. They designed four because they say they couldn’t decide on one, and they’re letting the backers vote on which dog makes it into the final game....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Evan Mclean

Horizon Zero Dawn looms as E3 posters unfurl across LA

Just a few more weeks! Here is Guerilla Games’ (Killzone) exciting new effort,Horizon Zero Dawn— almost typedUntil Dawnthere! — in gigantic poster form. A Thunderjaw keeps a watchful eye on downtown LA.pic.twitter.com/1gSbHGNR1k — Guerrilla Games (@Guerrilla)July 25, 2025 It’s a pretty dope poster, too. Not often do giant mechs get rendered in beautiful nature scenes with bright colors, after all. It’s like someone mashed up that default Windows XP desktop background withScreamers....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Seth Cruz

Hospital Tycoon codes (June 2025)

Updated Aug 05, 2025 We added a new code! Building and running a hospital is challenging, even virtually. For everything to work well inHospital Tycoon, you need to hire staff, invest in good equipment, and constantly improve everything to be able to treat more patients. To get a head start in this fun simulator, use codes. The boosts you’ll get by redeemingHospital Tycooncodes (e.g., Double Cash, Double Health, Double Speed, etc....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Stephen Vargas

How many chapters are in Like a Dragon: Ishin?

Telling the tale of Sakamoto Ryoma The latest entry in theLike a Dragonseries is live, asLike a Dragon: Ishinis out for PlayStation, Xbox, andPC.Ishinfollows the story of Sakamota Ryoma, on a quest for vengeance and answers, thatsoon growsto encompass the entire future of Japan. Of course, these stories take time to develop. And indeed, Ryoma’s journey from humbler beginnings to the samurai that puts his thumb on the scales of history is a decently lengthy story....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Peter Nelson

How to carry a full stack of ammo 10 meters in Fortnite

It’s way easier than it sounds When I first came across the challenge “carry a full stack of ammo 10 meters” inFortnite, I froze. What the heck does it mean?! After coming across the solution randomly, it all made sense. Here’s how to complete this particular challenge. You can easily get a full stack of ammo via a vending machine, or a late-match elimination It’s important to understand what a “full stack of ammo” means inFortnite....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Jonathan Stewart

How to complete the Once Here quest in Once Human

Most of the quests inOnce Humanare not particularly challenging if you do them at the recommended level. So it will be an unexpected surprise when, during the main story quest “Once Here,” you fail over and over. What exactly are you supposed to do, and how do you escape those creepy Deviants? “He Was Here” or “Once Here”? ThisOnce Humanquestused to have a different name and the mission objective was worded differently....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Kevin Jones

How to get the Peacekeepers exotic leg armor in Destiny 2

Destiny 2’snewest exoticsmay be at the forefront for many people, but you should give some older exotics some love too. I’ve been using the Bad Juju and Skull of Dire Ahamkara combo since this latest update, and if used correctly, you get Nova Bombs like they’re grenades. One suchexotic for Titansgot a nice buff with this patch, meaning it may have gone from mediocre to quite viable. Here’s how to get the Peacekeepers exotic leg armor inDestiny 2....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Joshua Holmes