Street Fighter 6 Adds 19th Playable Character

Summary Street Fighter 6is adding a 19th member to its playable roster in the form ofStreet Fighter 5’s dashing hero Rashid. The latest installment in Capcom’s seminal 2D fighting franchise finally stepped into the arena in June to critical acclaim and high sales figures, proving thatStreet Fighteris still as popular as ever.Street Fighter 6introduced new mechanics likethe free-roaming World Tour story mode, real-time commentary during match-ups, and a new Modern control scheme that makes it easier for newcomers to pull off classic special attacks....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Matthew Hanna

The Best End Game Accessories In Persona 3 Reload, Ranked

Summary Persona 3 Reloadcharacters have the need to accessorize in the game. Accessories are a staplein classic RPGsthat can often give bonuses to characters far beyond what any piece of armor can bestow. Every character in the game, even Fuuka who is not playable, can equip one accessory. Some ofPersona 3 Reload’sbest accessories can be obtained through trade at the antique store in the Paulownia Mall called Mayoido Antiques. Players will need Persona-specific items to get these accessories along with gemstones gathered in Tartarus....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 943 words · Elizabeth Cox

The Rise Of Feel-Good TV

During the rise of so-called “Peak TV” (also known as the “Golden Age of Television”), shows likeThe SopranosandBreaking Badshrouded the TV landscape in darkness. These edgy dramas revolved around antiheroes who did horrible things and pushed the boundaries of TV censorship with storylines about cooking meth and murdering children. Then, sadly, the real world got as dark as aBreaking Badepisode.The climate crisis is worsening at a rapid rate,a deadly virus spread across the globe, and tragedies like school shootings are no longer a rare occurrence....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Lauren Sandoval

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Review

The first installment in theFinal Fantasyseries released in Japan in 1987, made its way West with a little help from Nintendo in 1990, and spawned a franchise that’s still going strong worldwide.Theatrhythm Final Bar Lineis an aural celebration of that accomplishment, packed with hundreds of compositions from the various games, along with an extensive collection of artwork and even video. WhileTheatrhythm Final Bar Lineis as ideal a birthday blowout as most fans might ask for, its delivery feels a bit uneven....

June 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1424 words · Brian Todd

Things That Make Atelier A Must-Try JRPG Series

The JRPG (Japanese Role Playing Game)Atelierseries has gone under the radar for many gamers, with the first entry in the series being released in Japan in 1997.Atelieris a heavily underrated series, but it still has quite a large fanbase overall. It’s certainly not a series that comes to the mind of gamers when they think of JRPGs, but it should be. RELATED:JRPGs Like Square Enix’s Harvestella TheAtelierseries features the perfect blend of gathering, crafting, battles, and story....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Michael Hahn

This is the Best Deal on Roccat Vulcan Pro Linear Gaming Keyboard Available Right Now

Roccat Vulcan Pro Gaming Keyboard The Roccat Vulcan Pro is a gaming keyboard with professional-grade features. It has Titan optical switches, which deliver both light speed actuation and tactile feedback of a mechanical keyboard. The advanced anti-ghosting technology ensures that each key press is registered.The keyboard supports AIMO illumination with Roccat’s lighting ecosystem, which allows multi-device lighting scenarios. The advanced media controls on the keyboard include a mixer-style volume knob and backlit media buttons that allow easy and convenient audio controls on the fly....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Elizabeth Gonzalez

Tunic Dev Talks About the Game's Soulslike Comparisons

Released on July 07, 2025,Tunicwas an indie gem that soon became game-of-the-year material for players who happened to come across it. AlthoughTunicmay look like a cute and colorfulZelda-like adventure on the surface, the game actually hides a surprising amount of depth in its combat, mechanics, and level design. WhileTunicis often aptly compared toThe Legend of Zeldatitles, another frequent comparison is with that ofDark Soulsand various other Soulslike games. In a Game Rant interview withTuniccreator Andrew Shouldice forTunic’s one-year anniversary, he addressed theDark Soulscomparisonsand talked about how the game took inspiration from Soulslikes while deviating from the formula whenever it made sense....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Diane Cunningham

Twitch Streamer Sodapoppin Talks About Quitting OfflineTV Rust Server

Multiplayer sandbox survival gameRustis experiencing a huge resurgence online thanks to the private OfflineTV server which has brought together a number of big name streamers. The downside to having those personalities in the same place is the inevitable conflict that comes from that.Controversial streamer xQchas made stream sniping accusations against a number of players, and the latest to feel his wrath is Twitch streamer Chance ‘Sodapoppin’ Morris. TheRustOfflineTV server started up a little over a week ago, and has steadily generated headlines as the personalities of the streamers involved have clashed....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Emily Santos

Understanding Ninja's Comments and Competitive Psychology in Gaming

Recently, Mixer streamer and professionalFortniteplayer Ninja made waves on the internet after posting a viral rant tweet about competitive gaming and the “It’s just a game” mindset. Ninja’s statement has since sparked a massive debate in his mentions, with a variety of replies debating how anger relates to competitive drive. In debates like these, it’s important to consider the many different facets of competitive psychology and how emotions can fuel or disrupt competitive behavior....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Thomas Welch

What to Expect From Prince of Persia: Lost Crown's Mask of Darkness DLC

Summary Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownhas been a hugely successful move for the IP, revitalizing the long-dormant franchise. Now thatThe Lost Crownhas shown that the series still has bite, Ubisoft has unveiled a number of newPrince of Persiaprojects—including a new DLC. Ubisoft Forward really bent over backwards to show offPrince of Persia. Not only wereupdates toRogueandThe Lost Crownrevealed, but so was a whole new game in the form of aSands of Timeremake....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Christine Delgado

WWE 2K22: Wrestlers Making Their Video Game Debut

With two years since the last mainline WWE game,WWE 2K22has a lot of new stars to pull into the game. Counting all the wrestlers who weren’t inWWE 2K20, there are 37 new roster members, many of whom have never been in a WWE game before. RELATED:WWE 2K22: Wrestlers Whose Ratings Are Too Low Making a debut in the video game is a great sign for a young star’s prominence, especially those still in NXT, as only a select few from the brand are chosen to be put into the game each year....

June 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1290 words · Emily Walsh

Xbox Insiders Have New Console Update to Test

Summary Xboxhas rolled out a new console update to Alpha testers, bringing experience changes and fixes aimed at enhancing system stability and performance. Enthusiasts participating in the Xbox Insider Program have the chance to test this latestXboxconsole update. Xbox comprises a range of gaming consoles, software, and services tailored for gaming experiences. From its inception in 2001 to the latest iterations like the Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox has continually pushed the boundaries of gaming technology....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Justin Wu

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Clip Shows the Pain of Joy-Con Drift

Summary OneThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has clipped a moment highlighting the pain of Joy-Con drift in the Rakashog Shrine. Joy-Con drift has marred countless Nintendo Switch units since the console was released, and that’s no different for some players progressing throughThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Gamers will come acrossmanyZelda: Tears of the Kingdomshrinesin their journey through Hyrule. While much of the main map ofTears of the Kingdomshares similarities with its predecessor, these shrines provide puzzles that are unique to the game....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · George Myers