In the past two weeks, conversation about theStop Killing Games initiativehas taken over the internet, after spokesperson and organizer Ross Scott posted a video to his YouTube channel titledThe end of Stop Killing Games. After founding the initiative last year in response toUbisoft’s always-online racer The Crew shutting down, Scott said it appeared that the organization’s goals were likely to fail. Scott laid that failure, in part, at the feet of fellow YouTuber and Twitch streamer Jason “Thor” Hall, whose channel is called PirateSoftware, accusing Thor of misrepresenting the campaign and the feasibility of its goals....

U.S. President Donald Trump provided an update on potential tariffs he plans to impose on imports from various countries to the US this week. The good news is that the pause he announced has been extended until Jul 02, 2025. The bad news, at least for gamers, is the 25 percent tariff he plans to impose on products being shipped from Japan to the US. If Trump follows through with the plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from Japan, then we may well be headed for a very near future where physicalNintendogames, both on theSwitchand theSwitch 2, could end up costing even more than they already do....

Over the past few decades, there have been filmmakers that have made their mark on the trajectory of movies. Whether it’s their cinematography, plotlines, or overall tone, these filmmakers entertain countless fans, and inspire the next generation. You can’t talk about horror or action film genres without getting to John Carpenter. Making movies since the 1960s, he has had blockbuster hits on the silver screen and become a fan-favorite with his own brand ofpulpy, tense horrorand over-the-top, explosive action....

Quick Links The various enemies inTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalonare difficult to fight, but offer worthwhile loot drops to chase. Whether you need to boost your XP or findrare crafting materials like Drowner Tongues,each enemy type serves a purpose during your journey. Redcaps are one of the best examples of an enemy class that keeps you on your toes, but also provides worthwhile items you’ll need during your quests, like the Iron Tooth during Acts of Kindness....

Let’s be frank; humans are flawed creatures. Biblical theology speaks of the concept of sin within all of us. That means we don’t always act on our best behavior. This eventually evolved into the classic concept of the Seven Deadly Sins. Dungeons & Dragonsis, at its core, a game run by humans. So it’s all the more understandable that these flaws tend to permeate our games as well. We’re all guilty of committing at least one of these common dice rolling sins....

With a well-earned Metacritic score of 86 and tons of critical and fan acclaim, Bloober Team truly delivered with their remake of Silent Hill 2. It becamethe fastest-selling game in the Silent Hill series, and Bloober and Konami teased that their partnership wasn’t fully over. Well, now Konami has revealed that the next Silent Hill remake is the original 1999 game that started it all. Bloober will now get to tackle another SH storywith more beloved and iconic characters and enemies....

Gosh, Ciri is just the worst, isn’t she? I almost can’t believe that she’s becoming the protagonist ofThe Witcher 4, despite that always being the intention, alongside her central role in the entire series as far back as 1992. Okay, no, I don’t care about Ciri being the lead of The Witcher 4 because, believe it or not, I’m a fan ofThe Witcher series. In fact, I’d go as far as to say I’m actually stoked she’s taking the reins of the follow-up to2015’s Wild Hunt....

Summary I’ve played a lot of different board games over the years. Everything from your standard Scrabble to some of the most outlandishly conceived games you’ve ever heard of has crossed my coffee table at some point. And in that time, I’ve learned that there are some very great games that have just a few kinks that need working out. And yet, I love these games anyway. Call it masochistic all you want, but some board games, flaws and all, are still worth your time....

Summary It’s been one of the biggest questions on the minds of gamers. No,not when will Hollow Knight: Silksong finally come. Beforethe holiday, for those wondering. Rather,just how the heck would a live-action Axel work in the Twisted Metal TV series on Peacock. Would he have his signature wheels and rockets? Or would he fall victim of needing to make things work in live-action and end up in an oversized car?...

From the momentAssassin’s Creed Shadowswas unveiled, it found itself as one of the many games targeted by “anti-woke” advocates online.Under the guise of historical realism, social media wasflooded with racist commentsand memes about one of the protagonists, Yasuke, to the point where it dominated much of the pre-launch conversation. Assassin’s Creed Shadows wouldgo on to bring in millions of players at launch, giving Ubisofta much needed win. However, that doesn’t mean that the game has escaped the culture war just yet, as the “woke” complaints were brought up once more at a Ubisoft shareholders meeting, of all places....

I’ve never made a secret of some of the gaming characters I relate to. I’vewritten a love letter to Lara Croft, a personal favorite since I was a kid. I was, and still am, someone who loves to learn about and understand the world, and this is just one of the reasons I relate to her. I know I’m not alone in this either. Lara Croft is an absolute legend....

There are plenty of tabletop games out there that have page upon page of rules to follow. While those can be fun if you have the time to memorize and a party that wants to play, sometimes a tabletop RPG with a little more leniency and open-endedness can be more fun.Dungeons & Dragonshas grown from its first edition into a game that can be modified at the whim of any player or DM....

When Severance season one debuted, it instantly became one of the most talked-about sci-fi thrillers. Its unsettling plot, where employees of Lumon Industries have their consciousness split between work and personal life, started endless theories and debates on social forums. The show’s haunting worldbuilding and slow-burning mysteries drew comparisons to Black Mirror and Lost, leaving viewers demanding another season. Recently, three years after its first season, Apple TV+ dropped the second season,introducing even more mysteries surrounding Lumon Industries....