Xbox One August 2020 Update Rolling Out Now, Here's What it Does

TheXbox Oneis getting a new update today that makes some big changes. This update was actually teased last week byMicrosoft in an Xbox Series X video, though it seems both consoles will utilize this same layout. In a blog post on Xbox Wire, Jonathan Hildebrandt spoke about creating a unifying experience for allXboxgamers. It seems this August update is another step towards that goal, which streamlines the party system, guide system, and overhauls the visual design....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Victor Lynch

5 Things We Loved About Immortals Fenyx Rising (& 5 Things We Don’t)

Immortals Fenyx Risingis the brand new open-world action-adventure from Ubisoft Quebec. It’s the same team that was responsible for creatingAssassin’s Creed Odyssey,which also uses an ancient Greek setting. However, in terms of presentation, style, and personality,Immortalscouldn’t be more different. RELATED:10 Hidden Areas You Didn’t Know Existed In Assassin’s Creed Odyssey In fact,Immortals Fenyx Risingunashamedly borrows fromThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildin almost every way imaginable. That’s not to say that there aren’t some of the usual Ubi-open world flavors in there too....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1083 words · Dylan Evans

6 Funniest Cringe Comedy Movies

There are many popular movie genres, but comedy is one of the most successful. It doesn’t just make people laugh — it can also point out the weak sides of today’s world in a humorous way. Some of the most hilarious comedies are classified as cringe comedies, though, meaning that, while funny, they’ll be making you uncomfortable. RELATED:Best Comedy Movies Of 2021 This usually happens when the characters face a lot of awkward situations and they don’t know how to fix things....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Joshua Roberts

8 Late PS2 RPGs No One Remembers

The PS2 is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, and it has an impressive library too. That’s why the anticipation was so high for the console’s successor. The PS3 launched on June 05, 2025 in North America which was two daysbefore the Wii launched. Despite that, PS2 games continued to launch well into the lifespan of the PS3. Most of them were passed up because many players had already moved on....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Gabriel Collins

All New Features Confirmed for MultiVersus' Re-Launch So Far

Summary After a steep drop-off in popularity last year,MultiVersusis set to make its return in 2024. With time to polish up the title, developer Player First Games has the chance to bringMultiVersusback with a bang. MultiVersuswas released in open beta back in July 2022. Though it initially received a huge swell of hype and coverage from many content creators, its popularity took a nosedive in 2023. Steam data for the title showed that, by theclosure ofMultiVersus’open beta in June 2023, the game had lost 99% of its playerbase on the platform....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Brandon Weaver

Assassin's Creed Nexus: All the Assassins and Locations Revealed So Far

Despite being around for decades, it still only feels like the games industry is just scratching the surface of what virtual reality can offer. While the Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and PlayStation VR have been around for years now, there’s still a significant lack of fully-fledged AAA VR experiences on the market, withHalf-Life: AlyxandWalking Dead Saints and Sinnersstill being the leading examples of what’s possible with VR. But Ubisoft could be about to throw another contender in the ring withAssassin’s Creed Nexus....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Mark Bender

Assassin's Creed: The 10 Strongest Templars, According To Lore

Villains have come and gone. ButAssassin’s Creed’srich history invites fans to revisit their favorites. Some of these beloved villains were extremely human and often fought for deep personal gain. Some only wanted power. Throughout the video game series, Templars known by many names hunt for “Pieces of Eden”, incredibly powerful artifacts of a forgotten civilization. RELATED:10 Assassin’s Creed Games With The Best Storylines With these artifacts, Templars would be an unstoppable force....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1104 words · Megan Brennan

Beginner Tips For New Tales From The Borderlands

The world ofBorderlandsreturns in Gearbox and 2K’s new choice-based, graphic adventure game,New Tales From The Borderlands. As with all games in the series, a bout of new cell-shaded mayhem brings with it snark, chaotic characters, and a unique gaming spectacle. Following the nobody protagonists: selfless scientist Anu, her brother the street-smart Octavio, frozen yogurt fanatic Fran and their robot, LOU13. The cast will run into villains and friends alike who interweave throughout the story and provide their own agendas....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Pamela Frazier

Best 15-Inch Laptops in 2024

Laptopsare important for work and entertainment, offering excellent portability without sacrificing power. A 15-inch laptop provides a screen that is large enough for immersive experiences while remaining compact enough for easy travel. Whether you are a gamer, a student, or a professional, choosing the rightlaptop within your budgetis crucial for productivity and entertainment. This guide reviews the best 15-inch laptops available, providing choices for everyone. Once you have chosen the perfect 15-inch laptop, consider upgrading your setup with some essential accessories....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1323 words · Amanda Mcknight

Bethesda Acquisition by Microsoft Factored Into Stadia Studios Shutdown

Google’s announcement that it would be shutting down itsStadiagame development studios shocked the industry. It was just two years ago thatStadiaannounced the actualization of these studios, meaning they haven’t had much time to put together their first games. The decision from Google has left many questioning why, though the Stadia team has offered little in reply. One apparent reason, according to reporting from a Stadia internal Q&A, was Bethesda. This past Thursday,Google Stadia GM Phil Harrisondid a Q&A with Stadia staff regarding the decision to shut down Stadia’s game development teams....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Emily Wheeler

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Tops Best Selling Games of February 2020 List

The NPD Group recently released its February 2020 financial report, which paints a picture of the current state ofvideo game hardware, software, and accessory sales in the United States. While some fans will certainly be interested to see the total expenditures within these three categories, figures that are included in the new report, others will be more interested in what the best selling games of February 2020 were, and it isCall of Duty: Modern Warfarethat comes out on top....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Joseph Holloway

CDPR Lists Popular Mods That Work With The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas a lot of popular mods, and for those worrying about whether their favorites will be compatible with the inbound next-gen upgrade, developer CD Projekt Red has been testing some of the more notable ones. Famous for being avideo game with a lot of lore, the third installment in theWitcherseries is considered by many to be one of the greatest western RPGs of the last decade. It’s not surprising, therefore, that fans are anticipating this update....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Samuel Conrad

Cyberpunk 2077 Quest Director Acknowledges Concerns About Game Being Too Linear

The quest director forCyberpunk 2077has been answering questions about the game’s supposed linearity, addressing concerns some fans had about the choices and branching paths players are given. After the initial release of the game back in 2020, thelawsuit filed against developer CD Projekt Redhas finally settled, with the studio being ordered to pay $1.85 million to investors. Since that disastrous launch, especially for those on previous-gen consoles, things have certainly turned around and thankfully the game is in a much better state these days....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Kenneth Wilkerson