EA Stops FIFA Discretionary Content Handling Amid EA Gate Investigation

The ongoing controversy surrounding whatFIFAfans are calling “EA Gate” continues to grow. EA has now responded to accusations that official accounts were being used to sell rare, high-valueFIFA Ultimate Teamitems for thousands of dollars. As its investigation begins, EA has also made an immediate decision to suspend the practice of rewarding discretionary items indefinitely. That’s unlikely to sate frustrations within theFIFAcommunity, but it’s a start. For those unfamiliar with the concept of discretionary content granting forFIFAby EA, the publisher provided a brief synopsis....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Bridget Gomez

Elden Ring Player Makes Itachi From Naruto

The ability forElden Ringplayers to customize their own, unique characters has inspired one player in particular to create a crossover character fromNaruto.Elden Ringis a 2022 role-playing game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and released last February, and it has quickly gained a massive following in the gaming community due to its stunning visuals and open-world concept. The game offers a challenging and rewarding gameplay experience, with a rich and immersive world to explore....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Alicia Mclean

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Can't Abandon the Base Game's Open World

Summary FromSoftware’s open-world SoulslikeElden Ringhas now been impressing its audiences for over two years, but with its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion just around the corner, it is as relevant as ever. As 2022’s Game of the Year award winner,Elden Ringhas received a considerable amount of praise since its release, so the release of Shadow of the Erdtree is justifiably highly anticipated. There are plenty of things thatElden Ringgot right, like its approach to accessibility and its art style, but one prominent feature arguably stands out among the rest: its open world....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Justin Clayton

Evil Gets A Third Season From Paramount Plus

Evil, which originally aired on CBS in the 2019/2020 season,is one of the most well-reviewed network television shows of the past few years, with its first season earning a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, with the knowledge thatEvilis driving viewers toParamount Plus, the streamer has decided to renew the procedural mystery show for a third season, ensuring that viewers will be tempted to watch more episodes in the near future....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Nicole Giles

File Size Confirmed for Day One Xbox Game Pass Game Coming on June 18

Summary The file size forStill Wakes the Deep, one of the most exciting Xbox Game Pass launch titles coming out, has been revealed, giving players more information ahead of its release. The horror title is one of the more exciting games to be added toXbox Game Pass,withStill Wakes the Deepbeing a day-one release for the service. Still Wakes the Deep File Size Revealed Still Wakes the Deepis not the only day-one game launching on Xbox Game Pass this summer, withMetroidvania cooking gameMagical Delicacylaunching July 16....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Shelby Hill

FromSoftware's Future is as Bright as Its Souls Games Are Dark

Summary From humble beginnings as a business software developer in the 1980s,FromSoftware’s inventive ambient storytelling, unique approach to game design, and consumer-focused business practices have made it one of the industry’s most respected and beloved developers. There seem to be no signs of that changing anytime soon, with the response toShadow of the Erdtree’s first trailerbeing hugely positive, and with multiple projects reportedly in the works, there is a lot for fans to look forward to....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Tammy Klein

God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC's 'Setting Tease' Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does

Summary The discussion has been rampant aroundGod of War Ragnarok’s newValhallaDLC, with it being quickly dropped on players and possessing a surprising amount of narrative content that complements the game’s main story. While the free content did well to delve into Kratos' deep history, many fans are also looking for as much information as possible that might hint toward the future of the God-slaying franchise. The presence of certain iconography in theValhallaDLC forGod of War Ragnarokis being considered as a direct tease of the next major setting for the IP, with many now expecting the franchise to move onto the Egyptian pantheon of Gods....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Todd Griffin

How Hearthstone's New Duo Battlegrounds Work

Hot on the heels of its10th anniversary and WoW Crossover event,Hearthstoneis rolling out a new game mode that allows for coop play in one of the game’s most beloved modes: Battlegrounds Duos. The new mode will allow players to team up with a friend or random player to take on other teams in the familiar Battlegrounds setting with a few new tricks to make it unique. If that sounds appealing, this guide details what you can expect from this new way to playHearthstone....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Eric Perry

How Long Is Knockout City Free For?

Knockout City, Electronic Arts and Velan Studios' new high-octane competitive take on dodgeball, is currently in its trial phase. Players will be able to try out the game for free, but the free ride won’t last as long as some may have expected. Knockout City’s full release has finally arrived with all its chaotic dodgeball action, letting players back into the game for the first time since thefree cross-play open betalast month....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Robert Cohen

Jujutsu Kaisen: English Voice Actors You Might Recognize

Summary English voice actorsfor anime dubbing often run in the same circles. Some actors have been in the biz since the late 90s, whereas some up-and-comers are relatively new to the anime dubbing sphere, having come from working on American cartoons first. Some anime voice actors also work on video game dubbing or reprise their roles for movie releases. TheJujutsu KaisenEnglish cast is star-studded with well-known names and rising stars alike....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Steven Howell

Moon Knight: What Indie Directors Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead Could Bring To The Series

When it was announced thatindie horror directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorheadwere set to direct several episodes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’sMoon Knightseries on Disney Plus, a lot of people had no idea who they were. For those who did there was probably a reaction of surprise, and definitely excitement. The trajectory of the MCU and the trajectory of Benson & Moorhead couldn’t be more different, and for that reason, there should be a lot of excitement for what they could bring to the franchise....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1001 words · Mrs. Stacy Rice

NBA 2K24 Highest Rated Players

The one and onlyNBA gameis just around the corner, and as always, fans debate about the ratings players are given and predict what those might look like by the end of the season. This year’s entry is set to release on September 8th, featuring Kobe Bryant as the cover athlete. Although there is a lot still to be revealed about the game, the best-rated players in NBA 2K24 are now officially announced, and there might be some surprises....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Stephanie Osborn

Neopets CEO Talks New Projects, 25th Anniversary, and More

BeforeNintendogstook the idea to mobile devices way back in 2005,there was a swath of browser-based pet games. The game that broke ground on that concept wasNeopets, which debuted in November 1999 and helped shape an entire generation of gaming. Where a lot of early internet culture has disappeared into broken links and dead Flash projects,Neopetsis undergoing a rebirth ahead of its 25th anniversary. Old, broken Flash gamesare being either emulated or rebuilt from the ground up, players are returning toNeopetsin droves, new mobile and card games for the franchise are coming out, and all of this has been supercharged by the game freeing itself from its previous ownership....

June 23, 2025 · 17 min · 3451 words · David Williams