Silent Hills team would have included horror manga creator Junji Ito

He of Uzumaki and Tomie fame What was that? You’re finally ready to let go of whatHideo Kojima and Guillermo del Torocould have brought toSilent Hills? Though you long to see what could have been, you’ve accepted that all you’ll have isP.T., if you’re among those who downloaded before itceased to existon the PSN store? Well, I get to be the asshole who gives you another reason to mourn what’ll never be....

August 7, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Dean Brandt

Tekken 8 Kazuya Mishima looks incredibly sick in new gameplay trailer

Tekken 7 News We already knew Kazuya Mishima would feature in Tekken 8, but his gameplay reveal has shed light on how he’ll handle and we’re excited. Dust off that controller, and re-remember the Rage Drive combo because Kazuya is set to make his presence known in Tekken 8. Bandai Namco have finally showcased gameplay of Kazuya Mishima, the series' main antagonists, and he is looking as badass as expected....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Russell Stewart

The end of Hearthstone Fireside Gatherings

Hearthstone News Hearthstone announced on their blog that they would shut down Fireside Gatherings ahead of the next expansion. The tavern isn’t always open. Blizzard revealed that there will be no more Hearthstone Fireside Gatherings or pre-expansion activities moving forward. After a more than three-year-long suspension of public in-person events due to the pandemic, Hearthstone has sunset the Fireside Gatherings program. “As of today, the public Fireside Gatherings website has been shut down....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Brian Baker

5 key points to watch at IEM Dallas 2025

Counter Strike 2 News What can we expect to witness at IEM Dallas 2025 this year? There’s plenty of huge moments we’re keeping an eye for at IEM Dallas 2025. It’s the last event before we hit the BLAST Austin Major, so it’s the final chance for us to get a look at each squad before the big dance. Here’s the most important storylines we can expect to see resolved at IEM Dallas 2025....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Dominic Alvarado

A Recap of Stockholm Major: Group Stage

DOTA 2 News Missed the Group Stage? Worry not, here’s a brief guide to all that happened in the Group Stage of Stockholm Major. The concentrated Group Stage of the ESL One Stockholm Major is finally over. Throughout 4 days of ruthless bloodbaths, we witnessed some upsets and surprises, two heartbreaking eliminations, and a chunk of tiebreakers. For those of you who missed it, we’ve got you covered. Here is a brief summary of what happened in the Group Stage of the ESL One Stockholm Major!...

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 811 words · Andrew Clark

Best settings to maximize FPS and performance in Deadlock

News Optimize your settings so you can avoid lag throughout matches. Deadlock is a pretty hectic MOBA shooter, and if you don’t own a super gaming PC, there’s a chance you’ll need to tweak some settings to maximize your FPS. If you’re new to competitive online games, having the highest FPS possible is always best to ensure a game runs smoothly. Some players experience unnecessary lag because their settings are not optimized enough....

August 6, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Elizabeth Cox

Blizzard announces Overwatch Classic with 6v6 and original hero roster!

Overwatch 2 News Revisit Hanamura, Hanzo’s Scatter Arrow, Symmetra’s “Car Wash,” Mercy’s mass Resurrection ultimate, the original 21 heroes, 12 maps, and more in Overwatch Classic! Blizzard just announced Overwatch Classic for Overwatch 2! Read on for everything to know about it, including the Overwatch Classic release date, what to expect, the original hero roster, six-versus-six (6v6) shenanigans, and more! Overwatch Classic release date The first Overwatch Classic release date is Nov....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Rhonda Rogers

Crownfall Treasure III: All sets and rewards

DOTA 2 News All thirteen new hero sets and cosmetics. Crownfall Act II presents the new Crownfall Treasure III, offering thirteen different sets and cosmetics for you to grab. The treasure itself costs roughly $3 but you can get it for free via the Main Quest and other methods. With every treasure opened, you’ll get one random hero set from the lineup. Let’s check out all sets in the Crownfall Treasure III!...

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Robert Aguilar

Fortnite Adds New Shadow Stone Item for Season 6

FortniteSeason 6 has finally arrived, and it looks like certain aspects of theDark World theoryare true. Instead of the theme being entitled Dark World, however, it is entitled Darkness Rises, and with the rising Darkness comes a new item: the shadow stone. A new consumable found across new sections known as corrupted areas around the battle island, the shadow stone is a unique item, as it is essentially a ‘safe mode....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Craig Knight

Game Freak and Pokemon Company talk X and Y gameplay

Massive amount of details unveiled In addition to a general overview of the localization process, thePokemonRoundtablebrought about some more pertinent info — specifically, gameplay. The Player Search System (PSS) is new toPokemon XandY. It recognizes players passing each other by who play either game, allowing you to link up and become acquaintances. The PSS tracks both locally and abroad, and can track your friends in addition to acquaintances (which you may subsequently upgrade to friends)....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Michael Mason

Group D’s Team Liquid and NiP join Gambit in ESL Pro League playoffs

News NiP have Team Liquid to thank for its playoffs appearance. Group D of the ESL Pro League Season 14 has come to an end and the Ninjas in Pyjamas barely made it through. Gambit, Team Liquid and NiP have now qualified to the playoffs from Group D. The ESL Pro League Season 14 has the best teams in Counter-Strike Global offensive competing in an online format. With four groups of six teams each in the group stage, it was always going to be a tough competition for teams to move ahead to the playoffs....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Nichole Watts

How to beat Balbala, the Traitor in Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 Guides Balbala, the Traitor will require some true strategy to defeat. During the middle of Act 2 in Path of Exile 2, you’ll get the opportunity to battle one of the toughest bosses in the game: Balbala, the Traitor. Balbala is not to be trifled with as she can destroy even the best of characters. With the right strategy, though, Balbala can just become another small hurdle in your way as you progress through Path of Exile 2....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · Tyler Hopkins

How to enable Directx 12 Beta in Apex Legends

Apex Legends Guides Respawn Entertainment have added the DirectX 12 beta to Apex Legends. Here’s how players can enable it and gain access to improved performance. Good news for Apex Legends players. Respawn Entertainment are working towards getting the game DirectX 12 ready. This means players with compatible hardware will soon be able to enjoy a smoother and more stable gameplay experience. The developers made a post on Reddit explaining that Season 15 of Apex Legends launched with an opt-in beta feature on PC....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Steven Frey