Everything You Need To Know About Borderlands 4

The wait is almost over — Borderlands 4 is set to launch on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. Interestingly, the release date was pushed up slightly from its original September 23 target, meaning fans will get their hands on it even sooner. Console playersContinue reading “Everything You Need To Know About Borderlands 4”

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Launch Phenomenon—And Where Things Went Awry in China

On September 4, 2025, Team Cherry’s long-anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, finally released to overwhelming demand—so much so that digital storefronts like Steam, the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store faltered under the pressure. Steam alone saw over 100,000 concurrent players within just 45 minutes to an hour of launch, breaking records for indieContinue reading “Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Launch Phenomenon—And Where Things Went Awry in China”

Hollow Knight: Silksong — The Dawn of a New Metroidvania Masterpiece

Release and Fan FrenzyAfter nearly seven years of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong launched on September 4, 2025, sending waves through the gaming community. Priced at a budget-friendly $19.99 USD, the sequel made its way onto platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch (1 & 2), PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox consoles—with Xbox Game Pass support onContinue reading “Hollow Knight: Silksong — The Dawn of a New Metroidvania Masterpiece”

A Dawn For Survival Horror

A Tale of Two Eras Cronos: The New Dawn plunges players into a ravaged future dominated by nightmarish abominations—the “Orphans”—while offering glimpses of the 1980s Poland before “The Change.” As the Traveler, you’re part of the Collective, journeying through time rifts to extract key souls and prevent humanity’s ultimate collapse. Where History and Horror CollideContinue reading “A Dawn For Survival Horror”

When Graphics Can’t Save the Game: The Case of Hirogami

We’ve all seen it before — a new game drops with stunning trailers, eye-popping screenshots, and a promise of “next-level visuals.” For a while, the hype machine convinces us that we’re about to play something groundbreaking. But then reality sets in: the game looks great, but actually playing it feels like a chore. Hirogami isContinue reading “When Graphics Can’t Save the Game: The Case of Hirogami”

It’s Time Paper Mario Got a Remake

When Paper Mario first hit the Nintendo 64 back in 2000, it was something truly special. A charming, turn-based RPG with a unique paper-craft art style, witty dialogue, and a sense of humor that could make you laugh out loud one minute and genuinely care about the characters the next. For many fans, it wasn’tContinue reading “It’s Time Paper Mario Got a Remake”

The 10 Best Video Game Prequels You Need to Play

Prequels can be tricky. They have to expand the story we already love without stepping on the toes of the original game’s narrative. Done right, they give us deeper lore, richer characters, and sometimes even better gameplay than the original. From cinematic storytelling to groundbreaking mechanics, these 10 prequels prove that going backward in timeContinue reading “The 10 Best Video Game Prequels You Need to Play”

Sunday Spotlight: The Evolution of Open-World Games: From GTA III to Tears of the Kingdom

Open-world games have transformed from ambitious technical experiments into some of the most beloved and commercially successful experiences in gaming. Over the past two decades, we’ve seen the genre grow in complexity, scope, and ambition—pushing the limits of storytelling, world-building, and gameplay. Let’s take a deep dive into the titles that defined this evolution, beginningContinue reading “Sunday Spotlight: The Evolution of Open-World Games: From GTA III to Tears of the Kingdom”

Xbox Layoffs Shake the Industry, but Big Titles Still on the Horizon

Microsoft’s recent round of layoffs has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, with the Xbox division bearing a significant brunt of the cuts. Approximately 9,000 jobs were eliminated, marking one of the company’s largest workforce reductions in years and the fourth major layoff to hit Xbox in the past 18 months. Several studios and high-profileContinue reading “Xbox Layoffs Shake the Industry, but Big Titles Still on the Horizon”

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Forces PC Gamers to Mess About With Their BIOS — and the Same Might Be True for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

The Battlefield 6 open beta has officially dropped since August 7, 2025, and it’s already stirring up drama in the PC gaming community. Getting started on the beta isn’t just about pre‐loading files—it might require a trip into your BIOS. Secure Boot: The Unexpected Beta Gatekeeper EA’s new Battlefield 6 open beta comes with aContinue reading “Battlefield 6 Open Beta Forces PC Gamers to Mess About With Their BIOS — and the Same Might Be True for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7”