The secret origin of ‘Hangry’ and other localization surprises

In the past few years we’ve seen an outpouring of kids and young adults with a newfound rage over how games are localized. I feel their pain, but I also think that they don’t know how good they actually have it. If you don’t like how a game was localized, chances are extremely high that you can either see all of the original version of the game on YouTube, or better yet, download it and play it yourself....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Dr. Sandra Contreras DDS

There might be evidence of a battle royale mode for Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite battle royale has a ring to it A battle royale mode? In a shooter? In 2021? I for one amshocked! And I’m quite certain that aHalo Infinitebattle royale would spark all sorts of emotions. Remember thatHalo Infinitetest period recently? The same one thatalso was datamined for major story spoilers that were confirmed by Microsoft? Well, we got a much less cheeky revelation here: the possible existence of a battle royale mode....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Jeffrey Williams

These are the most exciting non-horror Killers we’d like to see in Dead by Daylight

AsDead by Daylightcontinues to collaborate with almost every horror franchise, it’s slowly pushing itself into a corner. Once the horror mascots dry up,DBDmight have to switch to series from other genres. We’ve compiled a list of killers from such franchises that we’d love to see in the game. Table of contents Non-horror Killers that’d be great to see in DBD While making this list, I tried to keep as close to “horror” as I could....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Philip Aguilar

Today’s Steam deals: Cheap Arkham Asylum, DA:O, and more

Steam has kicked offits holiday saletoday with a slew of great deals. Every day, from now until Monday, a new set of discounted games will become active. It’s not like your eyes aren’t already glued to your monitor anyway, so no biggie. The three most important deals appear to beDragon Age: Originsat $37.49,Batman: Arkham Asylumat $24.99, and the super ridiculous 18-game (including expansions) THQ pack at $49.99. It’ll be interesting to see how crazy Steam goes this year with the deals....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Kristine Collins

Triforce Quartet makes the Super Smash Bros. Brawl theme one classy tune

#2fancy4me How classy can one video game theme be? Just ask theTriforce Quartet, the dapper gentlemen captured performing theSuper Smash Bros. Brawltheme here. It’s sweet, sweet music to my ears, and I surmise it will be to you as well. String music renditions of tunes are some of my favorite tracks. I could listen to them forever, but I get bored and switch toEra Vulgarisinstead. The Triforce Quartet is quite profilic as it is, and they’re only gaining steam, having performed music fromHalo,Zelda, Mario,and other popular scores at events like MAGFest and more....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Katherine Thomas

Valve joins the Linux Foundation

Linux is the future Valve just joined the Linux Foundation, a non-profit group that focuses on the development of the open source operating system. Mike Sartain of Valve made the statement that “Joining the Linux Foundation is one of many ways Valve is investing in the advancement of Linux gaming. Through these efforts, we hope to contribute tools for developers building new experiences on Linux, compel hardware manufacturers to prioritize support for Linux, and ultimately deliver an elegant and open platform for Linux users....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Taylor Barrera

What’s the next event in Monopoly GO?

Monopoly GOhas tons of different events for you to participate in, from daily tournaments to monthly Partners events and seasonal minigames with dozens of valuable rewards. Events are the way to go if you want to keep your dice high and obtain prizes like Wild Stickers and five-star card packs. Table of contents Monopoly GO event schedule As ofFebruary 20, 2025,Monopoly GOhas an ongoing main event, tournament, and the continuation of Peg-E’s Juggle Jam....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Kimberly Hubbard

What’s your favorite character build to use in a Souls game?

Sword and board all the way Dark Souls IIis launching today, and so begins the all important (at least, initially) decision on what character class to choose at the start. After a short intro, you’ll have the ability to pick from the Warrior, Knight, Swordsman, Bandit, Cleric, Sorcerer, Explorer, and Deprived classes. Keep in mind this is just atemplate, as the game still allows you to customize your stats as you level up and build into anything you want....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Shelly Moore

Where to get Iron Head TM 099 in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

There’s two choices While most ofPokemon Scarlet & Violet‘s TMs are strewn about the overworld, some of them are found through other, more esoteric means. Iron Head happens to fit both those bills! There’s two ways to get the Iron Head TM 099, so feel free to choose! Option 1: Find it lying around the open world You can find Iron Head TM 099 item pickup in the northwest corner of the map: east of the Socarrat Trail, and north of Caseroya Lake....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Sherry Potter

Why Genshin Impact tier lists suck

Genshin Impacttier lists can be fun to look at, but they get a lot of flack from the community – and for good reason. Here’s a look at what goes into making a tier list, why they suck, and how you may make the most informed decisions for yourself. There are plenty ofGenshintier lists floating around the internet, includingour own. The rankings can be pretty arbitrary though, and are heavily affected by what the creator chooses as criteria to make their determinations....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Karen Rodriguez

You can’t skip cutscenes in Callisto Protocol, and it’s annoying

Especially if you’re encountering crashes Callisto Protocolis out, andDead Spacefans are flocking everywhere to see if it lives up to the hype. In the meantime, some folks are dealing with some technical issues: crashes included. Which is part of the reason why it’s annoying that you can’t skip cutscenes. In 2022, the feature should honestly come standard in cinematic games like this, mostly because of the technical considerations involved. Most people would probably respond with “well you should skip narrative cutscenes anyway,” which is true for many players!...

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Christopher Powers

Zen Studios putting on Ms. Splosion Man table tournament

I hope you’ve been practicing theMs. Splosion MantableonPinball FX2, because Zen Studios has teamed up with Twisted Pixel to put onanother high score tournament. Starting on May 18th, all you have to do to enter is play a round between then and May 25th. The first, second, and third place players will receive Microsoft Points, a download code forMarvel Pinball Avengers Chronicles, and the truly awesomeMs. Splosion Manslingshot plushie. If you’re not a pinball wizard, you will of course still be entered into a random drawing for other various prizes that Zen Studios will be giving out....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Lisa Martinez

Albedo: Eyes From Outer Space coming to Steam Early Access September 26

A ’60s sci-fi pulp movie inspired game about…I’m not completely sure Albedo: Eyes from Outer Spacelooks like something you’d get if you spliced togetherThe Residents,BioShockandMyst, and it definitely stands out from the crowd. Developed by Z4GO and Ivan Venturi Productions, it is described as an “adventure-first-person-shooter-escape-game.” Albedo’sSteam pagedoesn’t do a great job of detailing what the game is really all about, but from what I gather you’ll play as John T....

July 9, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Christopher Payne