TheGamer Staff Weekend Plans, Featuring Dead Space and Metroid Prime Remastered

2023 is starting off surprisingly strong for sci-fi horror games. We knew thatDead Spacewould be stomping squishy heads in the new year, but Nintendo surprised us this week withMetroid Prime Remastered, an impressive overhaul of the original 2002 space shooter. While some editors will be slowly making their ways through the darkness of the Ishimura and Tallon IV, others will be opting for something a little more upbeat. Oronbeat in the case ofHi-Fi Rush, which despite Metroid Prime Remastered putting up a strong showing, is still the year’s biggest surprise....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Jesse Jacobs

Unanswered Questions We Have After The End Of WoW: Dragonflight

World of Warcraft: Dragonflightis the latest in a long line of expansions that began almost two decades ago. Players are always keen on what changes or improvements this makes to the game, but the other important factor is the lore and history in this latest addition toWoW. RELATED:World Of Warcraft: NPCs Based On Celebrities The storyline of Dragonflight corrected and explained a lot of the weird and often nonsensical twists of the previous expansions....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 971 words · Madison Ryan

Valkyrae Says GTA RP's Community "Pushed Me Away"

YouTube streamer Rachell ‘Valkyrae’ Hofstetter used to enjoy roleplaying inGTA Onlineon the NoPixel server. It’s a popular place for streamers and hardcore fans alike. She had to take a step back because she became too obsessed with it, but has just revealed that the reason she now stays away is the community itself.As reported byDexerto, Valkyrae appeared on fellow streamer kkatamina’s New Year’s Eve stream and the pair discussed the game....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Jamie Dennis

Video Games With The Best Reversible Cover Art

There are many noticeable differences when you look at a PS2 and PS4 physical game. For a PS2 game, you get the premium treatment with a manual and detailed back cover that really tries to sell you on the game. In a PS4 title, on the other hand, if you’re lucky, you might get download codes or ads instead of a manual and a back cover with way less detail than before....

May 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1273 words · Chris Johnson

What are Hollows in Zenless Zone Zero and what’s inside them?

What are Hollows in Zenless Zone Zero and what’s inside them? The sphere of death. What are Hollows inZenless Zone Zero, you might be wondering. And no, it’s not related toBleacheven though we do also love those bad guys. Zenless Zone Zero is the newest action role-playing game from HoYoverse, the developer known for other massive gacha titles such asHonkai Impact 3rd,Genshin Impact, andHonkai Star Rail. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where players battle asProxiesin New Eridu, the last city standing after the catastrophe that created the Hollows....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Amanda Wilson

What Are The Most Bizarre Twitch Facts?

In a short period,Twitchhas become a significant cultural phenomenon. The game-streaming platform has millions of viewers worldwide and gets as much internet traffic as Hulu. Still, for people unfamiliar with the site, Twitch is an enigma only hardcore gamers can enjoy. Related:Video Game Characters That Would Make Great Streamers However, Twitch is much more than its first impressions. The streaming service features content for all sorts of tastes. Furthermore, its history, the good, bad, and ugly, has cemented Twitch into the pop culture zeitgeist....

May 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Nicholas Delacruz

When does Black Ops 6 come out? Find out its release date and biggest features

When does Black Ops 6 come out? Find out its release date and biggest features Gear up for the new mission. Updated on October 17, 1 p.m. (GMT+8):Added release times for different regions. Are you one of thoseCall of Dutyfans asking the question, “When does Black Ops 6 come out?” Look no further, as we share the Black Ops 6 release date and other key details. Black Ops 6is the the latest entry in Activision’s long-running shooter franchise....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Carol Thomas

Xbox, Nintendo, And Sony Won't Be At E3 2023

Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony are not going to be taking part in E3 2023, at least according to several independent sources. E3 is frequently seen as being the largest annual video game event in the world, making the absence of all three major console manufacturers an eyebrow raising development. This marks the first time in the history of E3 that Microsoft and Nintendo will not be participating. Similar to many other events like The Game Awards, E3 has been held online for several years, but is currently scheduled to be taking place in Los Angeles, California from June 13 to 16, 2023....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Monica Marquez

10 Best Gaming Mounts That Aren't Horses

Horses are a common mount or form of transport in video games. A plethora of open world games not set in the modern-day use them in some form or another. They are often reliable, fast, and easy to use. Sometimes they are highly realistic as inRed Dead Redemption 2, other times they’re a touch more arcade-like as inAssassin’s Creed, and in some instances they like to hang out on rooftops, as inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt....

May 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Heidi Lee

10 Best Guns With Alternate Firing Modes In Games

Video game developers have been creating over-the-top guns for about as long as they have been putting guns in games. Which is to say from the very start. Whether it’s a pistol that shoots needles or just a BFG, there’s no shortage of extraordinary guns in games. Related:Best Shotguns In Games, Ranked However, there’s one subgenre of weaponry that games love to toy with more than anything, and that’s the concept of guns with secondary firing modes....

May 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1393 words · Robert Carr

10 Most Heartwarming Moments In Dragon Quest

Dragon Questis an extremely popular franchise that has stolen the hearts of many gamers who have had the chance to play them. One of the best things about Dragon Quest games, besides the incredible turn-based combat and likable characters, are the stories. Related:The Best Dragon Quest Monsters Of All Time Dragon Quest games always have absolutely stellar storylines that are enough to make any gamer laugh, writhe in frustration, or even shed a tear or two at times....

May 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1199 words · Christina Ponce

343 Industries Says Halo Is "Here To Stay"

The developer behind the popular shooterHalo Infinite, 343 Industries, recently described how the famous franchise will be “here to stay.” This comes in the wake of rumors which have been making the rounds online to the effect that 343 Industries would soon be dropped from the development of the ongoing series.“Halo and Master Chief are here to stay,” the statement which was released on Twitter explains. “343 Industries will continue to develop Halo now and in the future including epic stories, multiplayer, and more of what makes Halo great....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · David Lee

5 jungle marksman heroes that are still viable in the current MLBB meta

The only joy in the world is to begin. Updated on June 3, 11:43 a.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. Moonton wanted to increase the usage rate of marksmen in higher ranks inpatch 1.6.18, especially those who haven’t been in the meta for a while. At the same time, they also intended for them to be played more in the gold lane. As such, it was in this patch that the damage reduction of Retribution was decreased....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Jessica Martin