Games by Rare That Deserve Remakes or Revivals

Summary Rare, especially under the Rareware name, was renowned for its creative use of limited technology.Perfect Darkwas their crowning glory, built on the then-innovative features they introduced throughGoldenEye 007. Three years of development produced an FPS with advanced AI, amazing graphics for the Nintendo 64, and controls plus weapon functions advanced for a 2000s shooter. With its reboot on the way, gamers are looking atother Rare games that need revivals like Perfect Dark....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · Andrew Hansen

Genshin Impact Leaks 4-Star Characters for Version 4.6

Summary A recent leak from theGenshin Impactcommunity has revealed which 4-Star characters will accompany Arlecchino and Lyney in the first half of Version 4.6. While the Event Banners for the upcomingGenshin Impactpatch were known ahead of time, with Wanderer and Baizhu making a surprise appearance in the second half of Version 4.6, the lineup of 4-Star characters has always been harder to pinpoint. Genshin Impacthas teased Arlecchinoas a noteworthy character, on top of being the third playable Fatui Harbinger, and she is set to make her debut on the Event Banners with the launch of Version 4....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Matthew Martinez

Genshin Impact Leaks Show Two Potential Fontaine Characters

NewGenshin Impactleaks have revealed the appearances of two new characters who could arrive as part of the Fontaine region. The world of Teyvat consists of seven different nations, each of which has its own divine ideals and symbolic element. So far the game has introduced four out of seven main nations to the game with Sumeru being the most recent addition. Genshin Impactkeeps updating its roster with almost every new update that arrives....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Patricia Barnett

Genshin Impact: Kaeya Hails from a Land Without a God

Kaeya is one of the starting characters inGenshin Impact. The player can acquire him as a playable character as soon as they arrive in Mondstadt and complete the starting quests. That said, Kaeya has an interesting background, as his hometown isn’t the City of Freedom. Despite not being a favorite in theGenshin Impactmeta, Kaeya’s origins hint that he’s much stronger than his playstyle reveals. After all, he hails from the Kingdom of Khaenri’ah....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Amanda Hunt

God of War PC Port Reveals New Gameplay Footage Ahead of Launch

God of Wartook the gaming world by storm in 2018, garnering both critical and popular acclaim, and establishing itself as a pillar of the PlayStation 4 era. Praised for its story, characters, gameplay, as well as the cinematic approach it took to showing the players the journey of Kratos and Atreus,God of Warhad a lot going for it and by all accounts, this heavy hitter was a complete game. There is no better way to expand its audience, and let more people experience all the wonders the game has to offer, than with a remarkably done port that ferries it from the world of consoles onto PC gaming....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Brandi King

Hades 2: Witch's Staff Weapon Guide – Best Builds, Boons, & More

Quick Links The Witch’s Staff, known by the name Descura, is the first weapon that Melinoë can wield inHades 2. Though it might seem like a “default” weapon, it’s anything but, and is just as strong – and just as complex to master – as any ofthe other Nocturnal Arms. This guide explains how to use the Witch’s Staff effectively through an overview of its regular attacks, omega moves, and the three Aspects available to unlock for it....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Matthew Watkins

Halo Infinite Giving Away Free Cosmetics This Month

Summary 343 Industries has confirmed that a new set of cosmetics have been released forHalo Infinite, in celebration of the beginning of Pride Month for 2024.Halo Infinitecontinues to add a ton of new interesting customization options, and this latest set is available for free. Many would argue that thecustomization inHalo Infiniteis a series-best. Some prefer the simplicity ofHalo 3’s customization, while others favor the over-the-top designs seen in recent titles such asHalo 5: Guardians, butInfinitestrikes a solid balance with a ton of interesting designs to choose from....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Laurie Mason

Helldivers 2 Access Removed from 177 Regions

Summary Arrowhead’s popular co-op shooterHelldivers 2has been delisted from Steam in over 170 regions. This drastic step follows a controversial decision by publisher Sony, mandating Steam players to connect their accounts to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account before June 4 to continue playingHelldivers 2. This unexpected switch-up incited severe outrage in theHelldivers 2community, as linking a PSN account to the game was an option at launch. Arrowhead cites technical issues as the reason behind the delayed implementation, stating that the requirement was always mentioned on the Steam page, for those shocked by the mandate....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Ronald Bowen

Hogwarts Legacy Missed a Huge Opportunity Behind Butterfly Chests

TheHarry Potteruniverse’s ability to enchant and delight audiences often stems from creating magical, unexpected moments, like when Newt Scamander steps into his magical case for the first time inFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.Hogwarts Legacyre-creates much of the magical feelings of discovery from the movies, such as riding a Hippogriff over the Black Lake. However, some ofHogwarts Legacy’s puzzle mechanics can feel repetitive, somewhat diminishing the delights the game offers and missing out on some significant opportunities to do more, like with the game’s butterfly chest locations....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Sharon Gibson

Honkai: Star Rail Character Tier List

Quick Links As a live-service gacha game,Honkai: Star Railis an ever-changing game with a complex metagame. There are multiple game modes, and it is important to understand which characters are the best for overcoming every challengeHonkai: Star Railhas to offer. Aside from the seven paths in-game, characters are generally considered within three party roles: Single Target DPS, AoE DPS, and Sustain. After the recent edition of Firefly,Honkai: Star Railis now host to fifty-two characters when including the Trailblazer’s three variants....

August 2, 2025 · 15 min · 3039 words · Elizabeth Thompson

How to Farm Greater Affix Items in Diablo 4

Quick Links Diablo 4is all about grinding different demons and strengthening your character. You may want to improve your build with some Greater Affix Items. This feature allows you to get higher stats and make an overall better character. So, in this guide, we will tell you how to farm Greater Affix Items inDiablo 4. Fortunately, a couple of activities allow you to get such powerful artifacts. What Are Greater Affix Items in Diablo 4?...

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Derek Harris

How Ursaluna Is About to Overtake Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

With the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethappening over a month ago, trainers have started to look at leaks from datamining done before the games' launch. In these leaks, it was revealed that many mons could be transferred up to the ninth generation by usingPokemon Home. This includes both classics such as some of thestrongest Legendary Pokemonlike Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, as well as modern twists on new Pokemon like Hisuian Lilligant and Zoroark fromPokemon Legends: Arceus....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Carlos Rios

Joe Manganiello Stirs Up Interest With New Deathstroke Profile Pic

Fans ofZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguemay have a new reason to yell about things. A singleDeathstrokepicture on Joe Manganiello’s Instagram is churning up some activity on the site, prompting many to speculate on what it might mean for the future of DC’s extended universe. But is it really what people seem to think it is? Manganiello, who played Slade Wilson/Deathstrokein both versions ofJustice League, just posted a stylized picture of himself in character on Instagram, and fans immediately went wild....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Jordan Walker