Games time forgot: Sunset Riders

Sunset Ridersis basicallyContra, but in the Wild West, and with a greater emphasis on shootin’ over jumpin’. Honestly, that’s really all there is to be said for it — but in a sense, that’s all thatneedsto be said.Contrais an incredible game, so any game which is at least partially similar to it (so long as it changes up its gameplay a bit, and maybe throws in a few horsies) is also destined for greatness....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Russell Hansen

Ghost Recon Breakpoint outlines its recovery plan

Ghost Recon Breakpointhas a tough road of recovery ahead of it. The game isnot good, and it’ll take a substantial amount of time and energy on Ubisoft’s part to not only turn it around, but convince people it’s worth another chance. In a blog post today, the studio outlined its plan to fixBreakpoint. First and foremost, the big ones–stability improvements and bug fixes–are on the way. “We are working on further improvements that will be coming soon with TU1....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Christina Brown

Hands-on with the new 3DMark

Grade your gaming rig with this high-class benchmarking software As a PC gamer, a big part of the experience is our hardware. Even if you don’t build the machine yourself, there is a good chance that you’ll upgrade the components at some point. Once a new PC is put together, one of the first things to figure out is how good it is. A good way to see just what a computer can do is to use benchmarking software....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 686 words · Duane Alexander

Horizon Zero Dawn is adding more photo mode and HUD options

<3 Horizon Zero Dawnplayers have been working their magic with the game’s photo mode, and even though the open-world robo-dino adventure isstill on my to-play list, it’s usually sitting at the top of my mind. I can’t go far online without bumping into staggering scenes captured by talented fans. Guerrilla Games is giving those folks more tools to play with in the latestHorizonupdate. As of next week, there will be three more filters, gridlines, a toggle to add “greetings from” to your image, selectable poses and facial expressions for Aloy, and an option to make her look into the camera....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Joshua Lucas

How to unlock and evolve the Glass Fandango in Vampire Survivors

A new weapon inVampire Survivorsmeans a new evolution, and we’re getting that in the form of the Glass Fandango and Celestial Voulge. This short-range (at first) spear-like weaponhails from the Whiteout update(released in October of 2023), and is incredibly easy to find and evolve. Here’s how. Where to find the Glass Fandango The Glass Fandangois inside a cave in the new Whiteout stage.If you haven’t unlocked Whiteout yet, we have a handy guide available!...

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Joshua Nelson

How to unlock Constellation’s End camo in MW3 and Warzone

The Season 6 Haunting update brings many improvements to the camo collection, breathing new life into old designs and introducing fresh content. For those seeking the ultimate challenge, we’ll show you how to get the Constellation’s End camo inModern Warfare 3andWarzone. MW3 and Warzone Constellation’s End camo guide The Weapon Prestige system requires you to complete a series of steps in the correct order. You’ll need to do it this way to unlock various tiers, earning a ton of XP in the process....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Hannah Cruz

How to use the player locator bar in Minecraft

There’s nothing worse than setting out on an adventure with friends inMinecraftonly to lose them along the way. Trying to meet up again can be tricky using only coordinates, but the player locator bar makes this process a lot easier. The player locator bar wasn’t always a feature inMinecraftand was only officially added with the Chase the Skies update on July 26, 2025. Since it wasn’t always around, there’s a decent chance you’re not familiar with how it works....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Sarah Collins

If Sony is ending physical Vita game production, can we finally get a price cut on the memory cards?

Throw us a bone here It seems Sony is all but done with the PlayStation Vita. After announcing earlier this year it willremove the device from the PlayStation Plusprogram, it’s been confirmed today the company plans to end production of physical Vita games for the US and Europe at the end of the fiscal year. This is according to amessage obtained by Kotakuand confirmed by a Sony representative. Publishers have just a little over a month to submit requests for product codes with final purchase orders needing to be placed by February of next year....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Brianna Wilson

Is EA FC 24’s older-gen version better?

In 2024, playingEA FC 24‘s old-gen version might not be on the wishlists of many players (unless they’re forced by choice of their consoles), and there are plenty of reasons behind that. However, a lot of community members have recently voluntarily switched to playing the old-gen version on their next-gen consoles (this isn’t possible on PC). At first, doing so might seem counter-intuitive, as the current-gen version has plenty of added advantages and new technology like HyperMotion....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Anna Kelly

Is Genshin Impact pay to win?

Genshin Impactis a massive game with a sprawling open world to explore and dozens of characters to collect. It’s also free-to-play, utilizing a gacha model of monetization. But doesGenshin Impactforce you to shell out money to get ahead in the game? The short answer is no, it doesn’t. The long answer is below. What does money get you inGenshin Impact? To start,there is no PVP content inGenshin Impact.There are no in-game leaderboards that you’re able to climb by whaling....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Jason Livingston

I’m totally ready to explore The Sinking City

Releasing this month For the past few weeks, the March release that has been at the top of my most-wanted list isSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. I’ve been amped up on that game since it was first revealed in 2017. But there is a second game coming out this month that also has me excited. That game…isYoshi’s Crafted World. However, there is a third ga– You know what? For the sake of brevity, I should skip over all the other games and dive right intoThe Sinking City....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Kristen Harris

Just Shapes & Beats is stressful, chaotic, and I absolutely love it

At PAX? Go find this game Even before I played it,Just Shapes & Beatshad my heart racing. The four-man group ahead of me in line was just moments away from surviving the final level. Everyone was dead, save for one yellow triangle that dashed frantically around a screen packed full of attacking pink hazards. I think I actually cheered when the last man standing dodged his way through the obstacles to the finish line....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Vanessa Robinson

Live show: Carnivores HD: Dinosaur Hunter

Eat your heart out Ted Nugent [Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific onDtoid.TV. Watch Rick ‘King Foom’ Olson play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you can be as much a part of the show as anything else.] For some odd reason, I’ve been dying for a chance to showcaseCarnivores HD: Dinosaur HunteronMash Tacticsfor quite some time now, and with a slight slowdown in huge game releases, it’s finally going to happen....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Lisa Ponce