Sony Reportedly Acquires New Studio Ballistic Moon

Sonyallegedly adds another studio to its growing family with the acquisition of Ballistic Moon. Ballistic Moon is a Southeast England-based development studio founded by former Supermassive Games staff who worked on games such as theUntil Dawnseries. Companies like Sony andMicrosoft are no strangers to acquiring other studiosin their search for more exclusive games for their respective consoles, so this doesn’t come as much of a surprise. A few of Ballistic Moon’s staff have worked heavily onUntil Dawn, so it’s not much of a reach to see Sony take an interest in the studio....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Barbara Kelly

Soul Hackers 2: Best Meals For Each Party Member

Soul Hackers 2is the newest JRPG published by Atlus Studios (who previously createdthe highly recognizedPersonaseries). As the sequel toSoul Hackers, this new sci-fi story puts the player in the shoes of Ringo and a group of Summoners struggling with their own pasts in a city on the verge of destruction. Like other JRPGs,Soul Hackers 2has a multitude of optional activities. One of them is to feed the characters a variety of meals....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Brandon Keller

Spider-Man Fan Creates Amazing Symbiote Suit Concept

Redditor raysayanatan07 recently shared their Symbiote Spiderman design forMarvel’s Spider-Man, and fans seem to be loving it. TheSpider-Man design is a mixture of classic and new, but its sleek texture really draws viewers into it. Eagle-eyed gamers will notice some minute details that really add to the effect. Marvel’s Spider-Manwas a huge hit for the PS4, and truly showcased the upper end of what the console was capable of. Now thatSpider-Man: Miles Moraleshas been announced, the hype for the web-slinger is seemingly at an all-time high, and many simply aren’t content with just waiting....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Katherine Alvarez

Stardew Valley Fan Designs Full Body Sprite for Sebastian

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer has shared their take on a full body sprite for Sebastian. The sprite sticks with the traditional pixel art style used inStardew Valley, and it’s generating a lot of buzz and amusement in the community. Stardew Valleyuses acharming pixel art stylethat wouldn’t look out of place on retro gaming consoles. Generally, characters in the game are limited to a small and simplistic full body sprite with a chibi-like quality, with a more detailed portrait that comes up during conversations....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Ralph Anderson

Stardew Valley vs. Animal Crossing: New Horizons

There’s been a notable rise in popularity for farming and other related life sims over the past decade, though the genre has long-established its calming play style. Most recently though, two games that have becomeiconic examples of this trend areStardew ValleyandAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.Stardew Valleywasinitially released in 2016 for PC and then later to console. In that time, the game has enjoyed enduring popularity thanks to its unique world, colorful characters, and multiple major updates to the game....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · April Barr

Starfield Fans Have a Theory About the Game's Release Date

Starfieldrepresents something different from Bethesda, a studio typically associated with theElder Scrollsand more recent entries in theFalloutseries, so it’s understandable that many are excited about this new IP. Asone of the most anticipated games of 2023, fans are curious to know how theSkyrimstudio will handle an open-galaxy sci-fi game. Unfortunately, there’s been no exact date given for its release, but some think they may have come across a potential clue about the game’s launch day....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Garrett Burns

Starfield: All Faction Quests

Quick Links There are several Factions that players can join while exploring the Galaxy inStarfield. However, keep in mind that each Faction has its own Quests with the biggest one being Constellation. Additionally, players will also encounter some Factions that they can’t join and others that they also can’t join but can complete a small mission for them. Other than that, players are free to join another Faction and complete its Side Quests inStarfieldto earn a variety of rewards like Legendary Gear, Weapons, or even a new Spaceship....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Kelsey Wright

Suicide Squad Game Easter Egg Suggests a Batman Villain is Dead

Summary Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguefeatures the possible deaths of many of the DC Universe’s most famous heroes, but a newly discovered Easter egg hints that the small-time villain Kite Man may have met his own grisly end. Nearly a decade after the releases ofBatman: Arkham KnightandBatman: Arkham VR, Rocksteady Studios has returned to its Arkhamverse franchise forSuicide Squad, which shifts the spotlight toward Task Force X as they embark on the dangerous assignment of eliminating the members of the Justice League after they are taken over by the evil Brainiac....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Steven Arnold

Super Mario RPG: How to Get Frog Coins and What They're Used For

Frog Coins are among the many items and consumables players can find inSuper Mario RPG. Although these verdant coins are first brought to players' attention afterhelping Mallow recover his from Croco, it’s possible that players may have already accumulated a few on their journey beforehand. These coins will allow players to get some incredibly helpful accessories, so it is important to stock up on as many as possible. RELATED:Every Companion in Super Mario RPG Explained Where to Find Frog Coins Frog Coins can be found allacrossSuper Mario RPG....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Charles Norton

Synapse Interview: Actors Jennifer Hale and David Hayter Discuss Their Characters, the Human Soul, and More

Synapseis a highly-anticipated PSVR2 exclusive that takes full advantage of the headset’s features such as eye tracking and headset haptics. Of particular interest is the game’s telekinesis mechanic: players use a combination of motion controls and eye tracking to manipulate the world and aim at targets with shocking precision and immersion. Taking place in the surreal mindscape of the deranged Colonel Conrad,Synapseis also a visually strikingVR gamethanks to vibrant colors contrasting with a monochrome backdrop that serves to showcase the PSVR2’s 4K OLED display....

August 1, 2025 · 17 min · 3517 words · Dennis Mueller

Temtem Update Adds Cipanku Island, Digital Temtem Type, and First Mythical

Though there are not a lot ofPokemoncompetitors out there,Temtemhas established itself as one go-to. The MMO monster catching game by developer Crema takes players to the Airborne Archipelago, a world made up of multiple islands. Now the latest patch is adding Cipanku Island toTemtem, as well as multiple other features. As fans will know, the title utilizes a similar monster system asPokemonwhere each creature has a specific type. While exploring the islands ofTemtem, players can find types ranging from the elements, like Fire or Wind, to the more abstract, such as Mental or Crystal....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Courtney Harris

The Best Guns in Project Zomboid

InProject Zomboid, players can choosemany different weapons, from guns to axes to what one would consider a regular everyday tool. With the point of the game being to survive as long as the player possibly can, anything is up for grabs. That being said, some weapons are just better than others. The same is true within the different categories of weapons. RELATED:Gruesome Games To Play If You Love Ravenous Devils...

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · John Palmer

The Best Lord of the Rings Books That Aren't The Tolkien Series

Fans ofThe Lord of the Ringstend to be big readers - you’d almost have to be to make it through Tolkien’s tomes. While manyLOTRsuperfans have likely read the original book series (along withThe HobbitandThe Silmarillionfor good measure), there are a lot ofLOTR-themed books out there that fans may not have had the chance to check out yet. Whether you’re a crafty, good in the kitchen, or justa major nerd for Middle-earth history, there’s aLOTR-adjacent book out there that you’re sure to fall in love with....

August 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1457 words · Patricia Lee