The existence of an upcoming open beta forBattlefield 6has been confirmed via an official post on Twitter. Closed beta tests forBattlefield 6have been ongoing for over five months now, and from the looks of it, the floodgates are about to open for everyone very soon. Rumors surrounding the nextBattlefieldtitle have been swirling with increasing frequency recently, laying the groundwork for Electronic Arts’ highly anticipated shooter to take center stage. Most recently, acontent creator leaked aBattlefield 6promotional package, all but confirming the name of the next game in the franchise....

Summary Video games are designed with many different intentions and focuses. Some opt fora more story-driven routewith great narratives and writing, while others go the other direction and put all their energy into the gameplay itself to create a fun and exciting experience without needing anything else to tie it together. Many games use story as a loose thread or motivator for what the player is doing, and there are plenty of games that use that philosophy to push the gameplay to its limits and truly defy all expectations....

Summary As the years pass, the horror genre remains supreme within cinema and Hollywood, with frights and ominous spectacles still being created or reimagined daily in the new streaming landscape.From classic ghost and demon storiesto fresh and original new horror tales from A24, horror continues to hold a firm grip on audiences as of 2025, delivering a movie-going experience unlike any other. Within the horror genre, it has become commonplace for stereotypical horror tropes to be rehashed over the last few decades, with several movies leaning in on their usage as a part of the filmmaking process....

Summary Most big-budget open-world games ensure thattheir visuals look astounding to wow players. These games usually feature a day-night cycle or just take place when the sun’s out to let players appreciate the beauty of their worlds with an abundance of color and artistic flair. It’s not just about graphics — the most beautiful worlds are designed with care and attention to detail. While some sandbox titles also look gorgeous at night, daytime is when these worlds shine even brighter....

Open-worldgaming has become a very lucrative genre for companies to participate in. There’s a reason why so many AAA developers splurge a ton of money to both develop and market these sandbox titles, hoping to ride the wave of positive critical and commercial reception to sell a large number of units. This is whythe units shipped for certain gamescan be eye-watering, with fans finding it hard to fathom the sheer number of players who have experienced the magic of theseopen-worldgames....

Summary There’s a fine balance to RPGs that can be hard to nail. For example, nobody wants to go out, buy a new game, get home, and then spend two hours going through tutorials or story-based content. Sometimes, RPGs will not let up on players and constantly berate them to make sure they learn everything, or will remind them when they turn the system back on. On the other hand, it would be bad to start a game and almost have no explanation unless the developer did it in a way that made sense....

Summary Quick Links Black Clover’sreturn was one of the most shocking reveals this year, as far as anime announcements go. The news quite literally came out of nowhere and has shocked fans worldwide. Now, all fans can focus on is the eventual return of this hugely popular shonen. While there’s still going to be a wait, fans have just gotten a huge update onthis anime adaptation from Crunchyroll. Black Clover’s Anime Is Finally Returning The Anime Is Returning After a Long Year Hiatus Black Clover was once one of the biggest shonen anime, competing with the likes ofMy Hero AcademiaandBoruto....

Borderlands 4is giving players a deep dive into one of the long-awaited sequel’s new Vault Hunters, showing off the melee-oriented gameplay of the Exo-Soldier Rafa. Gearbox has been giving fans plenty to look forward to withBorderlands 4’s launch later this year, making some major changes to the franchise.Borderlands 4will whisk players to a brand-new planet for the first time in the franchise, introducing several new characters and even some new weapon manufacturers....

Footage of a canceled spin-off ofRide to Hell: Retributionhas leaked, 12 years after the original game’s release. TheDeep Silver-publishedRide to Hell: Retributionwas a huge flop upon its 2013 release, receiving scathing reviews from critics. Eutechnyx’s dismalRide to Hell: Retributionis commonly considered to be among theworst video games of all time. Everything, from its rough gameplay and outdated graphics to its bad voice acting and edgy writing, was panned by players and critics alike....

The 2.3 update forCyberpunk 2077will launch on July 17, but not for all platforms. The release date announcement was accompanied by a complete changelog detailing the upcomingCyberpunk 2077patch. To date, CD Projekt Red suggested it was done with releasing major updates for its hit dystopian RPG several times.Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.1 update thus already came as a surpriseto some fans in December 2023, as did the 2.2 patch a year later. That update also marked the game’s first revision that was largely made by Virtuos, an international porting powerhouse and support studio that also led the development of the 2....

Cyberpunk 2077is making another surprising move that redefines its reach. With Patch 2.3 set to update key mechanics and theUltimate Editionlaunching on macOS for the first time, the game is entering a new chapter. These events might seem unrelated, but their timing creates momentum that benefits longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. The update and the new platform launch happen within a day of each other. That timing obviously isn’t just a coincidence....

Cyberpunk 2077has come a long way since its launch thanks to its updates and patches, and another is on the way. Patch 2.3 will be the 21st patch forCyberpunk 2077, and has been long-anticipated by players. More details about the patch were supposed to arrive at the end of June 2025, but the details and the patch itself were delayed to an undetermined date. While a delay for a major patch is frustrating, it’s a good sign that the developer is getting the time it needs to ensure it runs on all platforms, especially after the game launched on the Switch 2....

Sam has plenty of options for dealing with the dangerous BTs inDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, and one player has found a truly unorthodox weapon: his urine.Death Stranding 2sees Sam strap on his Porter equipment once more on a mission to reconnect the world, all while dealing with personal tragedies and the many mysteries surrounding his allies and loved ones. However, the greatest threats toDeath Stranding 2players remain outside the confines of the bases Sam has to travel on his quest, be they ghostly BTs or the resurrected Higgs’s followers....