The Biggest Gaming News For June 18, 2025

I hope you’re a PlayStation fan, because Gran Turismo and The Last of Us are on the docket for today. Plenty of big news came from Sony’s CES 2023 conference, including the announcement that Gran Turismo 7 will be coming to PS VR2 at launch. Elsewhere, Naughty Dog has been talking all about The Last of Us, and Konami is hinting that it’s a got a big year of game announcements ahead of it....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Amanda Davis

The Kid Laroi’s Concert Underlines Fortnite’s Importance

I firmly believe Ariana Grande’sFortniteconcert is one of gaming’s most important landmarks of the past five years. On a technical level, it feels as if we’re hitting a ceiling where the differences between generations are ever more expensive and need greater dev attention than ever before, but which result in minimal upgrades on the smallest level that have little impact on the player experience.The Ariana Grande concert was a transformative leapin the way these upgrades aren’t, and now The Kid Laroi is getting in on the act....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Joshua Baker

The Last Of Us' Third Episode Has A Two-Hour Director's Cut

The Last Of UsHBO’s third episode tested viewers in the most intense way yet, and not in the way anyone expected. A greatly altered version of Bill and Frank’s relationship was the subject of the show’s latest episode, and if you weren’t crying uncontrollably from about the halfway point onwards, then you are clearly made of sterner stuff than most who have watched it so far. As if the 72-minute love story wasn’t hard enough to see through all the tears, apparently there’s a two-hour director’s cut out there somewhere....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Kimberly Orr

The Most Important Horror Games Of All Time

Within any genre, in any medium, there are always a few works that completely changed the game and influenced everything going forward. Ghost in the Shell andThe Matrixwouldn’t be the same withoutBlade Runner’s influence.Batmanwas created with the influence of The Shadow, and even Batman’s first appearance in Detective Comics #27 was based on a Shadow story. For video games, it’s no different. RELATED:Iconic Weapons In Horror Games While the survival horror genre name was first coined in 1996, many important horror games vital to the genre’s development came prior....

June 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1316 words · Christopher Mitchell

The Presentation Experience Codes

Roblox - Game WHERE TO PLAY Roblox is enjoyed by millions. A sandbox game where you can play, create, and come together with people all over the world. Jump into any of the community experiences, or take advantage of promo codes for cool content. We added a new code onAugust 31st, 2024. If you are looking for a few easy points, the new code isjustwhat the doctor ordered! Finally, we have a game that allows us to do what we always wanted to do during a classroom presentation—create utter chaos!...

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Anna Nelson

The Worst CEOs In Video Games

A company is only as good as its leader, and sometimes a well-oiled operation can fall apart due to erratic and poor leadership from its CEO. Video games love making a large organization or corporation the main enemy of the protagonist because it sets up that perfect underdog format. RELATED:The Best Final Bosses In Games While these companies are fake, we can only imagine how poorly valued they would be on the stock market due to the moves by their CEOs....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Benjamin White

There Is Still Nothing In Pokemon That Compares To Mewtwo

All things must end. All throughout 2022, I have been making my way throughPokemon Blueand cataloguing my findings as a tourist would, trying to see the game, and its world, anew.Catch up on the story here. Last week I reached the endgame of Cerulean Cave, and with it the reward of exploring simply for the joy of it. But from the dark of the shadows came a disconcerting aura, and as I crept closer, I realised my destiny was never to be Pokemon champion, but to achieve the impossible....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Jacqueline Hall

Tips And Tricks For Beginners In Labyrinth Of Galleria: The Moon Society

Quick Links First-person dungeon crawler RPGs still have their place, so people may enjoyLabyrinth Of Galleria: The Moon Society. This game by NIS emphasizes creating your party members, having them go through dungeon floors, and taking on multiple enemies to survive. As you’ll have various puppets to work with, you’ll want to know how to use them and survive. Related:Best Dungeon Crawlers On Steam Since Labyrinth Of Galleria: The Moon Society has its fair share of challenges, you’ll want to know how to tackle them....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Megan Reid

Tips And Tricks For Maximizing Surprise In D&D Combat

Surprise is one of the mechanics inDungeons & Dragonsthat players and dungeon masters alike often misinterpret. This is no thanks to previous editions where surprise worked entirely differently, granting creatures something called a “surprise round”. RELATED:Dice Superstitions Every Tabletop Gamer Has At Least Considered Nowadays, surprise is more like a condition that prevents creatures from moving, taking actions, and taking reactions during the first turn of combat. Needless to say, gaining a whole round of attacks over your enemies is a huge boon for any adventuring party....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Lauren Brooks

Uta cosplayer is ready to build an era of happiness for all One Piece fans

Her name means “song” in Japanese. Updated on March 15, 3:33 p.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. One Piece has manywaifu-material characters, and one of them is a standout performer. First introduced in One Piece Film Red, Uta was a surprise announcement bycreator Eiichiro Oda. This mysterious character is the daughter of Shanks, dubbed as “the world’s greatest diva” in the franchise. With the movie’srecord-breaking premiere, One Piece fans have been stoked to see the character in the television series, and even in real life with trending Uta cosplays....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Mary Alexander

We Don’t Need A Nintendo Switch 2

Every now and then a new rumour sprouts up about the Switch 2, or Switch Pro, or (given the naming conventions ofPokemon Snap) theNew Nintendo Switch. Categorically, we do not need one. Nobody, on any side of this arrangement, needs one. It’s baffling that we continue to crave a product we simply do not need, and highlights the strangely pro-corporate culture gaming continues to exist in. First off, let’s look at what the Switch 2 would improve....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Lindsey Patel

What is the Infinity Castle in Demon Slayer? We explain how it works

Watch your step. Updated on July 29, 11:25 a.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. TheDemon Slayerfranchise created by Koyoharu Gotogue possesses exceptional worldbuilding, with beautiful and diverse locations that act as the battleground for the heroes and villains. The Infinity Castle, among all the places featured in the series, emerges as the most enigmatic. If you’re curious about the inner workings of this mystical fortress, delve deeper into its secrets. Discover the reason behind this location serving as the gathering hub for the mightiest demons in the series....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Laura Williams

Where To Find The S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera In World Of Warcraft: Dragonflight

Quick Links With the release ofWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight, you have a variety of new achievements to complete. One of those is theThat’s Pretty Neat! achievement. For this challenge, you’ll need to bring out the old, trusty S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera. This toy first appeared during the Warlords of Draenor expansion and now it’s required for the latest photography challenges. Related:World Of Warcraft: Dragonflight - Trading Post Guide As of the Legion expansion, it has become easier to acquire the S....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 934 words · Darlene King