The Biggest Gaming News For July 16, 2025

Welcome to the weekend, a time for sitting back, relaxing, and of course playing your favorite video games. The only downside to doing so is that you get behind on everything that’s been going on, but don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. Today, we heard that a Starfield announcement is “imminent,” there could be more Dead Space remakes on the way, and the Atomic Heart developer has issued an apology for using a controversial caricature....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Nicholas Cruz

The Callisto Procotol Reportedly Fails To Recoup $162 Million Budget

While The Callisto Protocol may have mixed reviews regarding its gameplay, it is one of the most visually stunning games of this generation so far, and had a load of hype behind it. The graphically impressive title cost a lot to make but has apparently under performed expectations. According toMK-Odyssey(viaVGC) The Callisto Protocol cost 200 million won ($162 million) to develop, a truly triple-A budget that the game has not been able to recoup....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Dawn Graham

The Castle Of Cagliostro Would Make A Great Game (And It Kind Of Already Is One)

Update: 12:00 pm ET, 16/02/23: This feature previously claimed that none of Hayao Miyazaki’s films had been adapted into video games, but has been amended to say that none of his films since Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind have been directly adapted into games. Hayao Miyazaki’s first directed feature, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, was one of the few films in the great animator’s body of work that I hadn’t seen....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · David Oneill Jr.

The Community in Pentiment Could Never Exist Today

Pentimentmainly revolves around a single character, Andreas Maler, an illuminator (that’s a fancy word for illustrator) living in the small fictional Bavarian town of Tassing. He lives with a local family of farmers,eats meals with his neighbours, and explores both the town and the countryside. Due to unfortunate circumstances, he also finds himself solving murders. Because each act takes place long after the last, with the entire game spanning 25 years, you get to see how your actions have affected the town over time....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Samantha Morton

The Hardest Achievements In Evil Dead: The Game

NoEvil Deadgame would be proper without the man himself, Ash Williams. And in case you can’t get enough of him, there are four versions of the Prophesied One to choose from across the Evil Dead films and TV series. RELATED:Evil Dead: The Game - Every Survivor, Ranked But there are plenty of other survivors and demon characters to select depending on how you prefer to play. You’re going to have toharness the best of these characters' unique skillsin order to claim all the accolades in Evil Dead: The Game....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Katherine Preston

The Most Dangerous Setup Sweepers In Pokemon S&S Competitive Play

Setup sweepers refers to offense-orientedPokemonthat rely on using stat-boosting moves to threaten opponents. Moves like Swords Dance and Nasty Plot can raise a Pokemon’s Attack and SpAtk stat respectively to a level where it can “sweep” or clean up the opposing team’s remaining Pokemon. RELATED:Best Galarian Pokemon For Competitive Battling Having high Base Speed stat and/or possessing Speed-boosting moves like Rock Polish or Dragon Dance ensures first strike, allowing these Pokemon to avoid getting hit by the opponents moves....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Andres Vincent

This Oshi no Ko episode mirrors the tragic true story of a Japanese celebrity

This Oshi no Ko episode mirrors the tragic true story of a Japanese celebrity Don’t be so quick to criticize. Oshi no Kois a captivating manga and anime series that offers fans a glimpse into the demanding and challenging lives of actors, idols, and talents in the entertainment world. Nevertheless, the series shed light on the grim realities of the entertainment industry by closely reflecting a tragic event that revolved around Hana Kimura, a real-life Japanese celebrity....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Michael Griffin

Tomb Raider TV Show Reportedly In The Works At Amazon

It seems like video game adaptations are all the rage these days, as a new report has suggested that aTomb Raidertelevision series is in the works over at Amazon, with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge set to write the scripts. However, despite playing a leading role in Fleabag, it’s reported that Waller-Bridge will not be playing the role of Lara Croft in the show herself.All of this is according toThe Hollywood Reporter, which claims the series is currently in the development stages and is the latest project to come from Waller-Bridge’s renewed contract with the streaming giant....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Bryan Myers

Top 5 co-op games to play with your buddies in 2024

Top 5 co-op games to play with your buddies in 2024 Video games are more fun to experience together. Video games can be more fun to experience together rather than solo, so we put together a list of the best co-op games 2024. There are two types of videogame enthusiasts. One side prefers experiencing things alone, while the other likes to share them. So, it technically depends on the taste of gamers altogether....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Michelle Dunn

Twisted Metal TV Show Could Drop This Year Hints PlayStation Studios Head

It’s pretty safe to say that Sony has scored a major hit already this year and 2023 has only just begun. The HBO adaptation of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us has been racking up big viewership numbers and has been one of the studio’s biggest hits since House of the Dragon. Naughty Dog is one of Sony’s first party studios and its co-president Neil Druckmann is a showrunner of the TV series alongside Craig Mazin....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Joan Jones

Use this Vector loadout in XDefiant to eliminate enemies in all ranges

Use this Vector loadout in XDefiant to eliminate enemies in all ranges Don’t underestimate the Vector. This SMG has some flaws that can be tamed by picking the best Vector loadout inXDefiant. The Vector may not be the primary choice of passive players, but it’s the go-to weapon for those who are not afraid to break into enemy lines. You’ll discover that no weapon is perfect when you’re in an uber-competitive XDefiant ranked mode game....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Jamie Rivera

Where To Find Every Effect In Potion Craft

Your job inPotion Craftis to run your very own alchemy shop in a small town!You help out the locals with special potions, made from ingredients purchased from traveling vendors. Each one is an experiment to discover something new. RELATED:Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator - Reputation Guide Sometimes, though, it can be really tricky to get the particular effect you’re looking for! Maybe a lot of people are coming in for help flying over a mountain, buy you just can’t figure out how to make a levitation potion....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Thomas Holland

Where to read the Delicious in Dungeon manga right now

Where to read the Delicious in Dungeon manga right now It tastes way better than it looks, promise! Updated on October 14, 2:00 p.m. (GMT+8):Added summary of Delicious in Dungeon’s plot. Get ready to slay, cook, and feast on the strangest monsters in theDelicious in Dungeonmanga. Written and illustrated by Ryoko Kui, Delicious in Dungeon will test your imagination with every dish served. The story centers on Laios, who learns that his younger sister has been devoured by a dragon deep within a dungeon....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Johnathan Martinez