Overwatch’s executive producer is leaving Blizzard

This departure is one of several amid ongoing investigations into the publisher More departures are coming in for Activision Blizzard. Today,Bloomberg reportsthatOverwatchexecutive producer Chacko Sonny told staff he will leave the company on Friday. An Activision Blizzard spokesperson confirmed the departure to Bloomberg. The site also reports that Sonny didn’t say why he’s leaving, but he did write to his Blizzard colleagues that working there “has been an absolute privilege” and one of the best experiences of his career....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Michael Robinson

Pachter: Industry is in ‘persistent secular decline’

The end is nigh. Pachter, hath spoken, and the disappointing May sales are the first signal that retail gaming is coming to an end. Speaking withMCVWedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter illuminated how these sales and Nintendo’s oddly dropping software sales mean that retail gaming won’t be bouncing back from this slump. “We expect investors to remain spooked by the May results, as they are beginning to reinforce the notion that the video game industry is in a state of persistent secular decline,” he warns....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Danielle Edwards

Palworld: How to get Bones

When it comes to keeping your Pals happy, one thing you’re going to need is a wide variety ofmedicinesand the ingredients for these medicines include both Horn and Bone. We’ve coveredhow to get Horn, now let’s look at where we can source precious Bone. Even if you’ve nailed the balance between work andSanityfor your Pals, you can’t predict when one of your Pals is going to get an ulcer, or if they get injured during aRaid....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Sandy Kelly

Path of Exile (PoE) 3.25 Tier List for every Ascendancy

Like most newPath of Exileleagues,PoE3.25 Settlers of Kalguur includes changes for a lot of Ascendancies as well as Skill Gems which shakes up the meta as far as what Ascendancy Classes are better compared to others. We’ve put together aPath of Exile3.25 Tier List for every Ascendancy Class including the new Warden ascendancy. PoE3.25 Tier List Thepatch notes forPath of Exile3.25Settlers of Kalguur area are already public, allowing fans of the ARPG to start theory-crafting and building some new and interesting builds with all the Ascendancy changes headed into the new league....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · William Watson

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid now available on PC, Season 2 rolling out this week

Call me ‘Doggie’ from now on nWay GamesPower Rangers: Battle for the Gridis buzzing with activity this week. Firstly, the tag-fighter has launched on PC via Steam, and is available to purchase now. Secondly, Season Two launches across all platforms in North America this week, bringing a wave of new content. Season Two brings three classic characters from thePower Rangersfranchise to the game’s roster. The new fighters areJungle Fury’sDai Shi,Time Force’sQuantum Ranger Eric Myers and finallyS....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Carlos Miller

Random-ass thoughts about controllers

Promoted from our Community Blogs [Mr. Bradshaw takes us back in time to the distant past, before the Nintendo Switch released, in order to compare the pros and cons of the modern controller design. The year was 2016 and there were three major consoles locked in an eternal war for our affections/money. One of them got the affections, one got mostly ignored, and the other had an extremely annoying light bar…...

May 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1916 words · Beth Porter

Resident Evil 5 US demo is now on Xbox Live

It’s been quite a wait, but the US version of Capcom’sResident Evil 5isnow availableon Xbox Live in swanky demo form. While many of you played the game during its stint on Japanese Live accounts, a good number of gamers still haven’t had a taste of Chris Redfield’s sultry ethnic cleansing adventure. Now’s the chance for Americans and Europeans who couldn’t be bothered to make a fake JP account to get in on the action....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Susan Kim

Review: Taxiball (Update)

Our original review ofTaxiballwas flawed. As explained by a Self-Aware Games developer, the iPhone 3.0 software update crippled movement in the game, and his studio was kept from putting out a patch that responded to the issue. I obtained a bad version that no longer reflects what is available on the App Store, thus the need for a re-review. So here’s a second look at the game. (You can still check out the original reviewhereif you’re curious....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · James Foster

Rocket League just got even more Batman DLC

Version 1.42 Rocket Leaguehas no shortage of DLC, and now they’re expanding upon an already established partnership with DC to bring out more cars, decals, player banners, and wheels. The big ones are definitely the 1989 Batmobile from the fantastic Micheal Keaton film (you wanna get nuts!?) and the contentious Tumbler in itsDark Knight Risesincarnation. Also up are decals for Aquaman (I hope James Wan brings it when the film is out), Batman, Cyborg, Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Superman, and Wonder Woman....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Michael Martin

Ron Gilbert really wants Disney to sell him the Monkey Island IP

Threepwood shall rise once more… maybe Monkey Islandis a pretty major series in the history of adventure games. Famed for its humour, story, and setting, the series later received an absolutely gorgeous set of remakes. I know countless people who’ve been inspired by and adore the series, and references to it still pop up in games released today. Monkey Islandis fantastic, and now it looks like creator Ron Gilbert wants to have another crack at it....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · James Garcia

SIMULACRA brings horror to the lost phone genre

Swiping through horror During a rare quiet moment with family friends on a busy train ride, I dial 911 and wait. A beat passes; no response. I swipe back to Anna’s dating profile to find the perfect profile picture in her image gallery. Hopefully, she doesn’t mind I’ve added some Ben StillerDodgeBallfirepower to attract suitors across the net. SIMULACRAis mobile phone game about saving a missing girl named Anna by accessing her phone....

May 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Marissa Romero

Squid Ding codes (July 2025)

Updated: July 18, 2025 We added a new code! Squid Dingfeatures most, if not all, of the games from the Squid Game series. If you want to go through hell like 456, then get ready to suffer. Maybe you’re like Thanos and enjoy killing off players. If that’s the case, then have fun. Squid Dingcodes grant free BBX, which is necessary for buying various cosmetics in the shop. Buy emotes, mounts, titles, and more....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Anthony Howard

Test out Google’s new streaming platform and nab a copy of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Odd, I see Afew months ago, Google had opened a beta of its “Project Stream” service withAssassin’s Creed Odysseyas the headlining title. Whether the results were good or not, Google is holding another test and the incentive is a bit more appetizing. Anyone that participates in December’s “Project Stream” test will receive a Uplay copy ofAssassin’s Creed Odysseyto keep. To get in on the offer, make sure you have Google Chrome installed and head over tothis website....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Michael Wilson