Apex Legends Crosses 25 Million Player Mark

It has only been one week since thesimultaneous announcement and releaseof the new, popular contender in the battle royale space, Respawn Entertainment’sApex Legends. It appears thatApex Legendsis all the rage right now, consistently topping the Twitch directory and getting plenty of attention from content creators. But beyond just appearances, the game has some hard numbers to back it up. CEO of Respawn, Vince Zampella, reported today thatApex Legendsnow has more than 25 million players....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Timothy Ruiz

Apple TV+’s Divisive Comedy Sets Season 2 Release Date & Reveals New Images

Apple TV+ has unveiled the first-look images from season 2 ofPalm Royalealong with the upcoming season’s premiere date. The series stars Kristen Wiig and Laura Dern, along with Allison Janney, Leslie Bibb, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Amber Chardae Robinson, Kaia Gerber, and Carol Burnett. The show is loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novelMr. and Mrs. American Pie, and returns on Wednesday, November 12, after a season 1 finale like none other....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Keith Simmons

As Dusk Falls: Safe Code in Episode 1

At the beginning ofAs Dusk Fallsfrom Jay’s perspective, he’s given a code with four numbers on it. Players will think to themselves “Sure, this will be easy to remember,” and then, after several action scenes, will naturally forget about that little scrap. RELATED:As Dusk Falls: How to Save Jay No worries, this guide is here to help. There is an obviousspoiler warninghere forAs Dusk Fallssince gamers will succeed at something they should have failed at....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Chad Davis

Battlefield 2042's Season One Delay is a Troubling Move

At this point, it is no secret that the launch ofBattlefield 2042has been one that DICE and EA would have wanted to go a lot smoother. With many long-term fans of the franchise taking issue with the gltich-prone andunfinished nature ofBattlefield 2042at launch, the game’s developers only have a small window of opportunity to salvage the potential longevity of the new release. Therefore, the importance of the next steps that DICE takes in relation toBattlefield 2042are crucial....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Lisa Mccarty

Battlefield 6 Beta Breaks Steam Record with 466K Concurrent Players

Battlefield 6has just set the record for Steam’s most popular open beta, keeping up the pace of a massively successful beta period so far. The gamecleared 300,000 concurrent playerswhile the beta still required a key to access, a requirement that’s gone away as of this weekend. Battlefield 6set the new Steam beta record with 466,159 concurrent players in-game, as recorded bySteamDB. This outdoes the previous record of 463,798 concurrent players set by theMonster Hunter Wildsbeta test....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Mark Williams

Black Phone 2 Has Turned The Grabber Into A Copy Of An Iconic Horror Villain

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Black Phone! 2025 will see the release ofBlack Phone 2, and the upcoming sequel has turned Ethan Hawke’s The Grabber into a copy of another iconic horror villain. 2021’sThe Black Phoneintroduced the world to The Grabber, a mysterious child murderer played by Ethan Hawke who is known for his white, smiling, horned mask. After torturing Finn throughout the first film, he manages to kill The Grabber and escapeby the end ofThe Black Phone....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Sarah Mccann

CD Projekt Red to ramp into ‘production phase’ of new Witcher game this year

WithPhantom Libertynow done and dusted, CD Projekt Red is keen to get cracking on some new projects. With that in-mind, it seems the studio is now looking to make some headway on the newWitchersaga. That’s according to a recent report fromReuters. The developer’s joint CEO, Adam Badowski, tells the publication that the team is aiming to start the “production phase” on the first entry in the next set ofWitchergames, currently codenamedPolaris....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Lisa Vazquez

Corsair Reveals 4K60 S+ Capture Card for Streaming

Streamer accessory brand Elgato reveals a new capture card that records in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Elgato, which is a division of gaming accessory company Corsair, alsomakes the Stream Deckwhich allows streamers to easily entertain viewers during their streams. At CES 2020,Corsairand Elgato announced the 4K60 S+ which they say provides “all the cutting-edge technology you need to record high-fidelity gameplay” without being connected to a powerful computer or have production tools in a studio....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Lisa Alexander

David Letterman Calls CBS "Gutless" For Late Show's Cancelation, But Sees 1 Silver Lining For Colbert

David Lettermanis slamming CBS as “gutless”overThe Late Show With Stephen Colbertcancellation, but also reveals one surprising silver lining for Stephen Colbert’s future.David Letterman hostedThe Late Showfor over two decades, becoming one of late-night television’s most iconic figures. Known for his sharp wit and influential interviews,Letterman built a loyal fanbaseand helped shape the format of modern talk shows. His legacy remains a cornerstone of American late-night entertainment history. In 2015, Letterman passed the mantle ofThe Late Showto Stephen Colbert, believing Colbert’s intelligence and humor would keep the show thriving....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Mr. Edward Hendrix

Desperados 3: How Many Missions and How Long to Beat

Desperados 3has just been released, and many players are sure to now be enjoying its tacticalstealth gameplay. As these fans make their way through this new title from developer Mimimi Games, some may begin to wonder exactly how many missions they will need to complete before they reach the game’s conclusion and how long it will take them to do so. It is for these players that this guide is being written, and full details onDesperados 3’s length can be found below....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Justin Hunter

Destiny 2 Fan Releases Awesome Drum Cover for 'Battle Stations' Song

According to a report that was recently released by Bungie, the developer revealed that it was aware ofDestiny 2players being somewhatunhappy with the endgame contentfor the science fiction shooter, spurring the studio to work on solutions to the problem. While that may be the case for the playable content of the title, one can surmise that many are pleased by its soundtrack – particularly the drummer Andrew Fleming, who has released a fantastic drum cover of the game’s “Battle Stations” song....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Nicole Bishop

Dina Taking Tommy's Place In The Last Of Us' Ski Lodge Scene Changes Both Characters' Stories In A Very Meaningful Way

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season 2, episode 2, and The Last of Us Part II game!The Last of Usseason 2 has made drastic changes to Dina compared to the game, and that continues with her taking over Tommy’s role in Joel’s shocking death sequence. The second episode of the season featuresAbby killing Joelafter spending the last five years motivated by revenge. Since Joel killed her father inThe Last of Usseason 1’s ending, Abby vowed to make Joel pay for his actions, and she gets that opportunity shortly after arriving in Wyoming....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Scott Brown

EA Sports commits to improving messy NBA Live 14

The joys of rushing for a console’s launch NBA Live 14marks the return of the series and people aren’t feeling it. With a Metascore of 45 for the PlayStation 4 version, executive producer Sean O’Brien says it best: “I’m not going to lie; it’s been a rough week. As you may imagine, this isn’t exactly theNBA LIVEcomeback story we were hoping for this year.” The team isn’t looking for a pity party, however....

July 14, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Tammy Sparks