Xbox Game Pass Is Losing 3 Games Today

Turnip Boy Robs a Bankand two other titles are leavingXbox Game Passlater today. This will bring the total number ofXbox Game Passremovals for July 2025 to nine. Microsoft typically pulls games from its subscription service every two weeks. It most recently did so on July 15, whenXbox Game Pass lost half a dozen titles, includingThe Case of the Golden Idol,Mafia: Definitive Edition, andTchia. 16–23 hours 16–33 hours Jan 2024 4–6 hours...

May 14, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Joseph Harding

‘I Took Great Pains to Use Him in the Most Dramatically Impactful Way’ Eight Years Later, Star Wars Director Stands by The Last Jedi’s Controversial Death Scene

This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi Star Wars: The Last Jedidirector Rian Johnson has recently defended one controversial death scene in his movie, eight years after the backlash ensued.The Last Jedi, also known as Episode 8, was released back in 2017 under Lucasfilm and Disney, following 2015’sThe Force Awakens. Starring Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and the return of Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, the movie became one of the most divisiveStar Warsprojects, with many claiming it was full of character contradictions and turned a blind eye to fan theories....

May 14, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Jennifer Young

10 Sci-Fi JRPGs With The Best Stories, Ranked

Summary JRPGs are a broad genre when it comes to setting, and while many games lean toward medieval fantasy, others prefer to dive into different scenarios, especially narratives about distant futures, advanced technologies, and themes that explore various unique concepts. Often, the story stands out as a highlight in these games, delivering players an ambitious adventure with well-developed worlds that create some of the unique experiences in the genre. So, the Sci-Fi JRPGs with the best storiesare those that deliver a unique way of blending the sense of escape of exploring unknown settings with a close look at human issues....

May 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1659 words · Kevin Newton

6 Beginner Tips for Abiotic Factor

Summary Abiotic Factoris a co-op survival game set inside a corporate research facility. Players will quickly realize that the game is much more than it seems as they encounter monsters, robots, and other worlds. While it may seem simple at first,Abiotic Factoris a uniquely complex game once players get going. There is an in-depth survival system, crafting, and an intriguing main story. Players may feel overwhelmed when first jumping into the game, so here are seven beginner tips forAbiotic Factor....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Dr. William Washington III

All Birthday Reel Locations in FNAF Secret of the Mimic (Edwin's House)

Quick Links Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimichas multiple endings that players can get depending on their choice at the end. If players choose to run the Parachute.exe program instead of handing the Data Diver to the Dispatcher, it’ll open up a hidden pathway in the room leading to a familiar location. Afterward, once players reach Edwin Murray’s house, they’ll need to collect some tapes/reels to get the code for Edwin’s room upstairs....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Michael Reeves

Best Joker Builds in Persona 5 The Phantom X

Quick Links Persona 5 The Phantom X’s first limited banner offers players the chance to unlock Ren Amamiya, also known as Joker, the Protagonist of the original Persona 5 and most of its spinoffs. Despite being restricted to Arsène alone, he is easily one of the best characters in the game, and probably the strongest Sweeper currently available. Making the most of Joker inPersona 5 The Phantom Xrequires very little setup, since he fits well into almost any team that can inflict at least one ailment, but in a team built around him, his damage will spike tremendously....

May 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1368 words · Peter Ferguson

Best Open-World Games For Feeling Like A Kid Again

Gaming will never be better than when you were a kid. OK, that might not be true for every single person out there, but games played during somebody’s formative years stick in the mind for seemingly ever. As the decades pass and new adventures become harder to discover, you might find yourself longing for that bygone feeling of wonder and excitement that used to come so easily. At least, I’m always searching for agame that can take me back to the PS1 era....

May 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1183 words · Ellen Adams

Borderlands 4's Vex Proves the Series Still Hasn't Played the Ace Up Its Sleeve

The following contains spoilers for theBorderlandsseries. The reveal of Vex’s skill trees inBorderlands 4has given players their first look at the game’s newest Siren. From controlling Phase Clones to unleashing powerful Eldritch Blasts, her new abilities are diverse and set her apart from the Sirens of the past. For lore-mindedBorderlands 4fans, however, it isn’t what Vex can do that’s intriguing, but what she can’t do, and what that might mean for the franchise’s future....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Crystal Graves

Borderlands' Handsome Jack and Other Villains Who Almost Derailed Their Franchises

Opinions on theBorderlandsseries can be mixed, with many writing the games off entirely due to their decidedly juvenile sense of humor, for example. But mostBorderlandsplayers, whether they’ve stuck with the franchise through thick and thin or ducked out afterBorderlands 3’s painful writing, can agree that Handsome Jack is one of the best elements of the franchise at large. This narcissistic, delusional antagonist is unequivocally hailed asBorderlands' best, and that’s a bit of a double-edged sword....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · David Chavez

Crash Bandicoot Co-Creator Confirms the Biggest Problem with the N. Sane Trilogy

Crash Bandicoot’s original lead programmer has opened up old wounds, recently criticizingCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy’s gameplay more than eight years after the remastered game compilation’s release. While Andrew Gavin had some positive things to say about the developers behindCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyat Vicarious Visions, he noted that they “completely botched” the game’s jumping mechanics. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogywas originally releasedexclusively for PlayStation 4 in the summer of 2017 and was ported to Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC simultaneously a year later....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Kimberly Townsend

Damian Wayne Batman Game Footage Leaks Online

A recently leaked video is showing in-development footage for a scrappedBatman: Arkhamgame, centered around the Damian Wayne version of the Caped Crusader.Batman’s storied history as one of the most iconic superheroes in DC Comics' lineup has led to a rich library of games based around the “Caped Crusader.“Batmangames date back as far as the mid-1980s, with plenty of beloved games drawing from the comic books, animated series, and even some themed around specificBatmanmovies....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Christopher Johnson

Dandadan: Is There Anyone Who Can Challenge Momo as Okarun's Love Interest?

Summary Quick Links Dandadanfollows two eccentric teenagersas they explore the bizarre secrets and myths of the world they inhabit. In their misadventures, Momo and Okarun learn more about one another and become close friends in the process. Their bond is unique, as no one else truly understands or relates to the unorthodox beliefs and interests they have. Although several other quirky characters have been introduced in the anime so far,Momo and Okarun remain the primary focus....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Tim Jackson

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Reveals The Strongest Demon In The Movie

Summary Quick Links TheDemon Slayerseries does not disappoint when it comes to its movies. After all, the biggest movie at the Japanese Box Office remains theDemon Slayer: Mugen Trainmovie. The nextDemon Slayermovie is all set to come out, and it will cover the first part of the Infinity Castle arc. Infinity Castle will be quite a ride for the fans as the Hashira and other Demon Slayers finally face off against the strongest Demons Muzan can throw at them....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Daniel Brown