Shenmue 3 Kickstarter Backers Will Receive Steam Keys 'Soon'

TheShenmueseries is a very interesting one. The franchise began on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999, but ultimately went on hiatus for eighteen years.Shenmue 3in if of itself also has had a very intriguing path, going from a game some thought would never happen to themost successful Kickstarterever at the time, and then launching in 2019. Now,Shenmue 3is finally set to launch on Steam, and those who Kickstarted the game are still awaiting their codes....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Wayne Johnson

Sony is increasing PS5 production ahead of the holidays

The wait might be finally over It’s been over two years, and I, like many others out there, havestill yet to secure a PS5. While I’ve been resigned to a life without the newest console due to bots, scalpers, and other customers that have faster internet than me, it seems there might finally be hope for those of us who still don’t have a console. According to anew financial report from Sonypublished on July 29, they have plans to reach their projection of 18 million units sold in 2022....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Alexandria Gilbert

Sony looking into corrupted PS4 save files

Have you seen error CE-34878-0? There are reports ofPlayStation 4 users encounteringerror code CE-34878-0, which signifies that an application has crashed, across multiple games includingBattlefield 4,FIFA 14, andResogun. Some of these crashes have resulted in the corruption of save files and unplayable software. In a statement to CVG, Sony said “We are aware of the cases and we appreciate your patience while we investigate.” From the sound of it, the issue may be hard to track down since this is a generic error for any crash on the system....

July 18, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Marcus Williams

Soulslike Pinocchio Game Lies of P is Nearing the End of Development

Choi Ji-Won, the Game Director for the upcoming SoulslikeLies of P, has revealed that the game’s development is nearing completion. There are a lot of games that take clear inspiration from FromSoftware’s Soulsborne franchise, with many creating their own twists on the original formula to make themselves stand out.Lies of Pis an upcoming title from indie game studio Neowiz, and it puts the player in control of an alternate version of Pinocchio as he looks to become a real boy....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Katherine Morgan

Spider-Man's Most Essential Lore Has a Secret Meaning That Will Blow Your Mind

Out of everything in theSpider-Manmythos, there’s one thing that’s more important than anything else, and that’s Peter Parker’s relationship with Uncle Ben. Sure, in the grand scheme of things,Uncle Ben’s role isvery limited, only playing a big role in Peter’s earliest days as a hero. But despite not being a character in the traditional sense of the word, Uncle Ben has evolved over time. Thanks to the sliding timeline of the Marvel Universe, what fans have come to know about and expect from Ben has changed, often reflecting the timein which Spider-Man’s storyis being told....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Melanie Johnson

Steph Curry Takes On Mario Kart 8 on Twitch

It seems thatMario Kart 8is highly popular amongst athletes; recently, anMLB team played the game during a three-hour delay.Now, it seems Stephen Curry – the point guard of the Golden State Warriors – represented the NBA in a Twitch stream of the game, and well, he clearly shoots better than he races. He joined fellow athlete Hunter Pence of the San Francisco Giants during his Coral Sword stream and competed against Pence, his wife Lexi Pence, and Sanford Bledsoe inMario Kart 8....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Laura Jones

Student Plagiarizes Destiny Lore Site for English Homework

Lore is important in most RPGs, and the action-RPG seriesDestinyis no exception. However, the first game was criticized for hiding much of its lore behindGrimoire Cardsand such, prompting members of the community to collect all ofDestiny’s relevant lore in one convenient location called the Ishtar Collective. The Ishtar Collective is a great way to learn ’s lore, though it appears an English student has copied it for their English homework....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Derek Goodwin

Sucker Punch says there’s no Infamous or Sly Cooper games in development right now

Nothing Sly going on here Today, Sucker Punch Productions published a message about its 25 years of games. In the process, it also confirms that no, it’s not working on a newinFAMOUSorSly Coopergame. Sucker Punchsays in its messagethat as its games continue to grow, they require the full attention of the studio. And being that it’s currently focusing on one project, the studio says it’s not working on any other one of its properties....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Lauren Johnson

Terra Battle is Ending Soon

After the release of a major remake, theFinal Fantasyseries is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. While fans remain excited for boththe upcomingFinal Fantasy 16and other spinoff games, this excitement seems to have its limits. Recently, Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator ofFinal Fantasy,announced that he and developer Mistwalker would be ending support for their mobile RPG,Terra Battle. Released in 2014,Terra Battlegained recognition for its “Download Starter” program, which allowed its fanbase to unlock perks as more people started playing....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Pamela Williams

The Dark Pictures: Little Hope Gets First Creepy Trailer and Release Details

The response toThe Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medanwas very positive. Supermassive Games created a horror game built on gameplay from a more traditional adventure game genre, intermixed with terrific lengthy cinematics.Man of Medanwas just the start of The Dark Pictures Anthology, though. Supermassive has big plans for 2020. Today the team released a new trailer teasingThe Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, the next game in the series, along with early release details....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Steven Floyd

The Horrifying True Story Behind This Metal Band's Hit Song Revealed

Many songs are created from real-life experiences, and for one metal band,a hit song of theirs was written after a horrifying night. The tune comes from Volbeat, a group helping keep the genre thatmany legends pioneered in the 1970sthriving. Throughout their career, they haveshown what it means to be rock stars. They have pivoted many times, evenreplacing a few respected guitarists. Nonetheless, they have maintained their passion, providing listeners with the best experience possible....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Rachel Jones

The World Ends With You Anime Adaptation Announced

Square Enix has revealed its cult-classic RPG,The World Ends with You,will be receiving an anime adaptation. The announcement came from a new, official Twitter account dedicated toThe World Ends With You: Animation, accompanied with a link to a countdown timer leading up to a future announcement. Fans speculated that aThe World Ends With You-related announcement was on the way after Anime Expo unveiled artwork featuringTWEWYcharacters as part of its official program artwork in May....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Alexis Jones

These Classic Gangster Movies Helped Turn One Actor Into a Legend

James Cagney may be more strongly associated with the gangster movie than any other actor, having made several of the genre’s best films. The star was more than a film hoodlum, of course, getting his start as a vaudeville performer. His stage-honed dancing skills would serve him well in theprototype jukebox musicalYankee Doodle Dandy, for which he won his only Academy Award. But it was for his crime movie roles that Cagney first gained wide recognition, becoming an icon, and afavorite of stars like Clint Eastwood....

July 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1769 words · Michael Kim