More than just noise: It makes me happy

[For her Monthly Musing, Talia shares how video game music can trigger her nostalgia and bring back fond memories of playing games with her cousin. Want to write your own blog onthis month’s topic?Go ahead! — JRo] I have played a lot of videogames, especially with my cousin. We’ve laughed, cried, and raged over videogames together since I can remember. In our childhood, we used to play a lot of Nintendo games, likeDonkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · Jeremy Brown

MW3 and Warzone Vortex Virus Mainframe event rewards and start date

Vortex Vi.Rus mainframe is the next event inModern Warfare 3andWarzone. Here is everything we know about the upcoming new challenges, including reward predictions. MW3andWarzoneSeason 3 is well underway. The devs have already treated fans to aGozilla x Kongcrossover event andHigh Tripto celebrate 4/20. We still have some time before the mid-season update goes live, so Vortex: Virus Mainframe will help bridge that gap. MW3 & Warzone Vortex: Virus Mainframe event start date Vortex Virus Mainframe begins onWednesday, July 23, 2025, at9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST...

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Rachel Olson

My Pet Farm codes (August 2025)

Updated: June 21, 2025 We added new codes! My Pet Farmis yet another adorable pet collecting game on Roblox. It’s no shocker why these games are popular. Who doesn’t like having cute pets? Get your hands on bunnies, donkeys, and even butterflies, but make sure they’re at least a rainbow rarity to earn the most Coins. Get free Coins and pets via theMy Pet Farmcodes listed below. Hatch unique, rare pets that will grant you more Coins than a common bunny....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Dustin Barrett

New Stellaris expansion Cosmic Storms sweeps across the galaxy in September

Paradox Interactive announced today that the newStellaris: Cosmic Stormsexpansion for the sci-fi strategy game is set to launch via PC on Jul 16, 2025. The new expansion brings new technologies and edicts to respond to the new Cosmic Storm threat as well as the all-new Storm Chaser origin and two new precursor stories. While storm systems already exist inStellaris, the newCosmic Stormsexpansion adds 8 new types of Cosmic Storms that replace the existing Space Storms and randomly spawn across the map....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Valerie Fuller

Oh BOY, Kratos is the next Fortnite crossover

Where we droppin’, BOYS?! Ares killed his family, so now he’s going to kill 99 of you guys while flossing. On the heels of yesterday’s Galactus-vanquishing event, Epic has new theatrics lined up forFortnite. God-killer Kratos has leaked as the next crossover. Incoming audio transmission from@FortniteGame🔊pic.twitter.com/SdpmU7OmkM — PlayStation (@PlayStation)August 08, 2025 Then, people started to find this image on the PlayStation Store: It’s not much of a secret anymore....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Melissa Graham

PlayStation Portal update adds public Wi-Fi support; Most popular PS Portal games revealed

Sony has released a new PlayStation Portal system update, introducing the ability to join Wi-Fi networks and new visual feedback for using the touchpad on the PS Portal. How to connect PS Portal to public Wi-Fi network This new update will enable PS Portal users to join public Wi-Fi networks on their PS Portal but there’s a catch to it. The feature is not in-built on the PS Portal and users will require a smartphone or tablet to connect their PS Portal to the Wi-Fi network....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Diana Martinez

PSA: Free Music Unlimited trial is set to auto-bill you

This is probably something you might have noticed in the fine print when signing up, but here’s a heads up for those who skim: your free 30-dayMusic Unlimitedtrial is set to auto-bill your credit card next month. It’s easy to change, and you’re able to do it from your web browser. Head over to theMusic Unlimited websiteand sign in. Click on “Account,” and then find and click on the “Media” tab....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Kristen Kline

Review: Astro Gaming C40 TR Controller

Pricey perfection In all my years of gaming, from the NES all the way through our current generation of consoles, there has been a single instance where I actually wore out a controller. It was the purple GameCube controller that came with my console. I put that thing through the wringer with hundreds of hours ofMelee,Double Dash,Luigi’s Mansion, andMuppet Party Cruise. For whatever reason, I had three or four backup controllers at the ready, so it wasn’t an issue then....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1207 words · Amy Griffin

Rock Band 4’s newest mode gets harder as you get better

Become a brutal legend As a part of theDecember 8 updatetoRock Band 4, the game’s most adept and hardcore players will get a new challenge that requires their finely honed skill set. Harmonix is introducing Brutal Mode to the game, a variation on standardRock Bandgameplay where it gets tougher the better you perform. In Brutal Mode, notes disappear as they float down the path. But, it’s still on you to play them in time, even though they’re invisible when they eventually reach the bottom....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Christopher Torres

Sony loses another legal battle, this time over PS3 Linux dispute

Remember this? I’m pretty certain that the PS3 was my least favorite PlayStation generation. Like any console cycle it had a lot of classics, sure, but it didn’t measure up to the PS2, and I’m already enjoying my PS4 a bit more. I might need to revisit this whenever the next generation starts, but I definitely got more play out of my Xbox 360. Why am I bringing up the PS3?...

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Allison Jordan

Soul Hackers 2 update to bring slicker, quicker gameplay options

Speed Demon For those of you currently grinding it out inShin Megami Tenseispin-offSoul Hackers 2, Atlus iscurrently preparinga new update that hopes to make your hour-chomping journey through the demon-filled dungeons a more streamlined and faster-paced experience. The new update, which will drop on all platforms in November, will feature a variety of gameplay and U.I. tweaks, all seemingly designed to remove the hurdles between you, the monsters, and endless nights of level-grinding action....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Kelly Francis

Superhot is entering the VR space, Oculus only

Boo VR exclusivity Superhot,the “Redlight Greenlight” of the FPS genre, will be joining the VR bandwagon with the help of Oculus. The trailer, revealed at the PC Gaming Show, showed the game and its use of the Oculus Touch (which is not yet available). All I have to say ishot damnpunching people in VR looks like a blast. (also I hope it works with ReVive)

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Courtney Avila

Sword Factory GUI Codes (September 2024)

Updated July 06, 2025 Added a new code! At first glance, I thoughtSword Factory GUIlooked like a tedious and complex spreadsheet simulator on Roblox. Once I completed the tutorial and learned to appreciate the game’s depth, I spent hours making swords and upgrading my factory to create the ultimate monster-slaying claymore! Since you’re starting off from basically nothing, it will take a while before you become the ultimate swordmaker. By redeemingSword Factory GUIcodes, you’ll get a substantial amount of money, XP, and gems to kickstart your factory, fill your stockroom with valuable swords, and sell them for tons of cash....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · John Edwards