Sonic Superstars Won't Include Shadow, But He Might Feature In A New Game

Out of all ofSonic the Hedgehog’sccute, colorful sidekicks, there aren’t many as widely popular as Shadow. The blue blur’s evil counterpoint turned ally has been a popular pick for best character among the Sonic community upon his introduction to the series in Sonic Adventure 2, though you wouldn’t really think so considering how often he’s left on the sidelines. For example, Shadow didn’t feature inSonic Frontiers, and it was revealed by Sonic Team’s Yakashi Iizuka that he won’t be appear inSonic Superstarseither....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Mackenzie Smith

Sony Is Reportedly Gearing Up For More Acquisitions

It looks like the console wars are getting ever more expensive. Where once Sega and Nintendo battled it out for supremacy for the valuable space in front of the TV, nowadays the competition can be across multiple platforms and even up in the clouds. And with ever growing consolidation, as giant games companies gobble up smaller ones, no one wants to be left behind. The Financial TimesreportsthatSonyis looking to get even more serious with mergers and acquisitions....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Tracy Flores

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Has A Rancor Encounter Very Few Players Will See

Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris the big game of the moment and EA is certainly enjoying the success the sequel is having. It seems a great many have bought a copy to catch up with the adventures of Cal Kestis and his crew, even if many of you will also beabandoning it in favour of Tears of the Kingdomvery soon. Lots are enjoying Survivor’s expanded gameplay and world from its predecessor while it’s certainly large enough to contain a number of Easter eggs and hide secrets and surprises....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Mike Cook

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Platforming Feels Incredible

Platforming in Jedi: Fallen Order was just okay, which is especially clear if you’ve replayed it recently like I have. It reminded me of Uncharted and Tomb Raider, in the sense that the puzzle platforming aspect is a major part of gameplay. I wasn’t a huge fan of the mechanics. It didn’t feel bad, but it wasn’t as fluid as I’d have liked and it felt like the platforming dominated the game....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Kelly Weber

Stardew Valley: Best Things To Do If You're Bored

We all know the feeling, when you’re playing a game that you love for so long that you start to get bored. It could be because you finally managed to get so much money that failure isn’t really an option. Maybe it’s also because you’ve been playing for so long that some fatigue has finally come in, going through the in-game days in a routine rather than for fun. RELATED:Stardew Valley: Game Changing Items Whatever it is, just know we’ve all felt it, but thankfully it also means we’ve come up with some ways to alleviate that pesky boredom....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Chad Evans

The 10 Best Two-Mana White Spells In MTG

White is the color in theMagic: The Gatheringcolor pie best known for weenie (small) creatures, taxing abilities, and equipment synergies. Additionally, white has been recognized more recently as the color filled with some of the best enchantment cards in the game. RELATED:Magic: The Gathering - The Best Reanimation Targets The two mana value slot is arguably the most important in the entirety of the game, no matter what format you’re playing, as failing to play a card on turn two immediately puts you on the backfoot against your opponent....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1224 words · Ryan Gentry

The Best Collectibles In The Sims 4

Across the worlds inThe Sims 4, your Sim can collect gadgets and gizmos a-plenty. Through the base game and various packs, collectibles are featured items that cannot be found in buy mode. All items are displayable in your Sim’s home, and some collections are attached to aspirations. RELATED:Sims 4: Best Base Game Features From crystals that are hidden in your backyard, to postcards from your hamster, and to creatures that can only be found in space, there are whozits and whatzits galore to be gathered....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Joel Petersen

The Best Crops To Plant In Each Season In Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

Quick Links InStory of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, seasonal crops are the bread and butter of your farm. With several dozen crops spread across three generations of hybrid seeds, you’ve got your work cut out for you if you’d like to grow a variety of crops in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. To help along the way, we’ve put together a Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life crop calendar that keeps track of what crops grow in which season throughout the game....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Isaiah Williams

The Best Flashpoints In Star Wars: The Old Republic

If you’re looking for special missions to do with your friends or maybe just for the experience, Flashpoints have you covered. They’re unique, long missions with a plot to follow. They can be done by yourself, but they were designed for groups of four players. Which are the best FlashpointsStar Wars: The Old Republichas to offer, though? RELATED:Star Wars: The Old Republic - All Main Villains, Ranked Saying which are the best is relative, so we’re judging them based on the story they offer, how fun they are, their goals, the time it takes, and their replay value - because you’re able to do them over and over to level up....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1127 words · Katie Carter

The Best Open-World Games On PS5

There are a handful of open-world titles exclusive to, or that perform best, on thePlayStation 5. These games put you into a bustling universe where you’re able to explore every nook and cranny. If you want to take a detour and finish a side mission before reaching the main objective, you’re more than free to do so. Or you can rush to the end of the story and do everything extra after....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Scott Craig

The Lord Of The Rings Fans Don't Trust Amazon With New MMO

Yesterday, we got the surprising announcement thatAmazon’s attempt to get an MMO based on The Lord of the Rings off the ground is back on the cards. This follows the lastLOTRMMO it was working ongetting cancelled several years into development, following somemessy behind-the-scenes legal drama. While this is good news for anyone looking for another fantasy MMO to get stuck into, LOTR fans aren’t convinced that the game will do the world of Middle-earth justice....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Hector Smith

The Witcher Viewership Is Down 30 Percent Following Season 3 Release

The Witcherfans have been making it very clear over this past couple of years that they’re not impressed with the direction the series has been going, with the departure of Geralt actor Henry Cavill causing fans to boycott and heavily criticise upcoming series. Now that Season 3 has released, it seems like the shows recent controversial decisions andlackluster marketingcould be having an impact on viewership. First shared by Witcher fansiteRedanian Intelligence(thanksKotaku), it’s been discovered that The Witcher’s viewership is down by a pretty sizable 30 percent compared to the release of Season 2....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Steve Daniel

TikToker Grinds On Rails With IRL Sonic Shoes

Sonicgetting Soap Shoes was probably the coolest thing to happen to the series, letting Sonic parkour around 3D stages by grinding on rails. These are based on real grind shoes, sold under the brand name Soap in the 1990s. Of course, this means it’s possible to grab your own and make your way around a city just like the blue blur does inSonic Adventure 2, which is exactly what oneTikTokerhas pulled off....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Jacob Todd