Lords of the Fallen: All Status Effects, Explained

Status effects play a big part in the combat ofLords of the Fallen.Players can take advantage of the same negative effects that enemies and the environment use on them, usually to devastating effect, depending on a character’s build and loadout. Dealing with status effects can be a little confusing at first, especially sinceLords of the Fallendoesn’t immediately say what each ailment actually does. This guide covers all the information players need to know so they can fight with and against status effects more effectively....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Joshua Olson DDS

Magic Legends Debuts First Gameplay Trailer

AlthoughMagic: The Gatheringfans are likely pretty focused on theupcoming release ofTheros: Beyond Death, that isn’t the onlyMtGnews dropping this month. Ahead of its vague 2020 release window,Magic Legendsis releasing its first gameplay trailer. Magic Legendswas announced in late 2019 and is going to be a MMO ARPG set in the iconic world of planeswalking and spell casting. The announcement came along with astylized cinematic trailerthat hinted at the game’s action and characters, but didn’t reveal anything about how the AARPG would actually play....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Kenneth Martin

Marvel's Avengers: New Thor Gameplay Revealed

Marvel’s Avengershas slowly been revealing more and more details about the playable characters each week, with it now being the “Hero Week” for the God of Thunder, Thor. Followinga new look at Thor’s design changeafter long-running criticisms, developer Crystal Dynamics has also unveiled some new gameplay for the ground- and aerial-combatant. Before moving forward, it’s worth mentioning that this is new gameplay of Thor to the majority of the world, but for those who were able to attend theMarvel’s AvengersE3 showcase or watched one of the various leaks before they were taken down, it’s not....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Dawn Kane

My Hero Academia Is Ready to Share a First Look at Its Final Season, And It's Dropping Very Soon

My Hero Academia’s highly anticipated final season is rapidly approaching, and fans can catch their first look at season 8 soon. In fact, the new trailer is set to debut on “Hero Day,” officially designated as June 16. My Hero Academia’s final season will cover the last half of the Final War arc, as well as the series' epilogue, although just how much of that epilogue is being animated isn’t yet clear....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Hannah Lewis

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Switch Patch in the Works

Until recently, Moon Studios saidOri and the Will of the Wispswould be a hard game to bring to Nintendo’s hardware, stating that aSwitch port ofOriwould have to ditch its 60fps frame ratein order to run smoothly. Thus it was a surprise when the game suddenly released for Switch this month without any major reductions, but that doesn’t mean it’s without a few noticeable rough spots. WhileOri and the Will of the Wispsseems to work well on Nintendo’s portable console, reports have been making their way online of players experiencing crashes or slowdown, as well as instances where the screen-scrolling momentarily freezes trying to load more of the level....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Jason Cox

Our Titanfall review is coming soon

And our Dark Souls II review will go up at midnight tonight! [Update:Here it is!] As you may have seen, the officialTitanfallreview embargo has just lifted. Where’s our review? It’s on the way, and here’s why we’re waiting to publish. In short, with how big of an online focusTitanfallhas,along with its heavy dependency on cloud technology, we wanted to wait until the game is in the hands of the public to really put the servers to the test....

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Devin Lucas

Pokemon Masters Will Feature All Past Trainers, Including Brock and Misty

A few weeks ago, it was confirmed that Nintendo mobile game partnerDeNA was making aPokemongame. At thePokemonpress conference at May 28, that mystery game was officially revealed to bePokemon Masters, a brand new mobile game for iOS and Android devices that stars all Pokemon trainers from the core games. Pokemon Masterswill allow players to team up with and take on famous Pokemon trainers “past and present” as well as their partner Pokemon....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Emily Garcia

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Catch And Evolve Cubchoo

Quick Links Pokemon Scarlet & Violetcontain an assortment of Pokemon from each generation. Among them are the adorable Unovan polar bear Cubchoo and its evolution, Beartic. Ice was one of the most-talked-about types in the buildup toPokemon Scarlet & Violet. Theintroduction of Terastallizing Pokemonallows ice types to retain or amplify their offensive potential while shedding the defensive liability of the ice typing. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Best Areas To Explore If You Want Ice-Types...

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Misty Bell

Pokemon Unite Getting Paid Membership Subscription

The Pokemon Company took the world by storm on July 31, 2025, when it releasedPokemon Uniteon the Nintendo Switch. In September of the same year, a mobile port hit Android and iOS devices, makingPokemon Uniteone of the biggest games available. The joint efforts of The Pokemon Company and TiMi Studio Group were an immediate success as the game reached nine million downloads on the Switch by September 2021 and hit over 30 million one month after it became available on mobile devices....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Austin Mckinney

Prime Video Reveals SDCC 2025 Panel Lineup's What To Expect

Prime Videoreveals its slate of panels for San Diego Comic-Con 2025, promising new reveals forGen V, adult animation hits, and a farewell toUpload. Amazon’s streaming service is home to many hit series, includingThe Boys, Good Omens,andLord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. 2025 will see the return ofGen Vto Prime Video,alongsideFalloutseason 2. Prime Video has announced their full line-up of panels atSan Diego Comic-Con 2025, giving fans a glimpse at what to expect from the event....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Daniel Fuentes

Say Hello to Crunchyroll’s New Dragon Ball Z Anime

For decades,Dragon Ball Zhas stood tall as one of anime’s most beloved franchises, shaping the way generations of fans view shōnen action. Its iconic characters, over-the-top battles, and world-shattering story arcs continue to resonate, proving that Goku’s legacy is as powerful as ever. Now, Crunchyroll is giving fans another reason to revisit the series. The streaming giant has just addedDragon Ball Z: Battle of Godsto its catalog, available in both subbed and dubbed formats....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Gary Crosby Jr.

Shadow of the Colossus Comparison Video Shows Remake's Improvements

A new comparison video for the upcoming remake ofShadow of the Colossushas been released, showing footage side-by-side from the original PS2 release, the version remastered for the PS3, and this new remake of the game for the PS4. The footage highlights just how much of a step forward this version is from both of its predecessors. TheShadow of the Colossuscomparison footage was released on YouTube following the PSX 2017 live-stream event, where Sony developers showed off almost 15 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming title while discussing changes to the game....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Michelle Williams

Snake Pass is a relaxing, legless take on 3D platformers

Use your Noodle It took me a few minutes to wrap my head aroundSnake Pass. The 3D platformer seems to have all the trappings of a golden era Rare joint. From enchanting environments, right down to a duo of goofy-looking animal heroes, almost every part of Sumo Digital’s upcoming game is reminiscent of a genre that’s not only admired, but also poised to make a big comeback in 2017. ButSnake Pass‘ defining feature isn’t just that it looks like a modern-day Nintendo 64 platformer....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Harry Jenkins