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Will the Flood appear in the first season of the Halo show? News Will the Flood appear in the first season of the Halo show? By Nicholas James Will Hogwarts Legacy have microtransactions? News Will Hogwarts Legacy have microtransactions? By Fariha Bhatti Are Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock in WWE 2K22? News Are Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock in WWE 2K22? By Steven Rondina
Best Oculus Quest 2 games to play solo or with your friends News
Best Oculus Quest 2 games to play solo or with your friends Olivia Richman VR games are getting more popular thanks to improved technology and a better variety of games to dive into. The ability to feel like you’re in a world apart is always a special experience, whether it’s attempting to keep rhythm in a dancing game or creeping around a scary house in a horror game. The Oculus Quest 2 has an abundance of games on its ever-growing Meta Quest 2 platform, …
Everything new in WWE 2K22’s MyRise, MyGM, and Universe modes News
Everything new in WWE 2K22’s MyRise, MyGM, and Universe modes Steven Rondina WWE 2K22 actually had the chance for a full development cycle after years of WWE 2K games being rushed out one after the other, and it’s much better off as a result. The MyRise, Showcase Mode, Universe Mode, and MyGM modes all add something different to the WWE 2K22 experience. So what’s new in WWE 2K22? Much of the game’s content will be familiar to fans. Universe Mode and Showcase …
Why many gamers may soon become racing fans News
Why many gamers may soon become racing fans William Davis Our world is becoming increasingly digital, with more and more people using devices and computers to watch and interact with the events surrounding us.  The boundary between a TV series and a sporting event is now so blurred that this world affects us on several levels because the protagonists are often the same. It’s as if the digital universe was composed of spheres of influence that continue to intersect and …
Will the Arbiter appear in the Halo show? News
Will the Arbiter appear in the Halo show? Nicholas James Thel’Vadam, often simply called the Arbiter, is the signature Sangheili in the Halo games, making him a prominent character in the series. But will the Arbiter show up in the Halo show? The live-action adaptation of Halo on Paramount Plus has taken many creative decisions to differentiate itself from the Halo games. So far, there’s been no concrete sign of the Arbiter appearing in the first season of the Halo …
These are the best racers to use in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe News These are the best racers to use in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe By Olivia Richman The best Sims 4 mods for multiplayer, design, and more News The best Sims 4 mods for multiplayer, design, and more By William Davis What is a Blessed One in Halo and is Master Chief blessed? News What is a Blessed One in Halo and is Master Chief blessed? By Nicholas James
Here’s how Spartans are made in the Halo show and games News
Here’s how Spartans are made in the Halo show and games Nicholas James The Halo show has had a much heavier focus on the origins of the Master Chief than the Halo games, so how are Spartans made? Spartans are a type of supersoldier with augmentations that let them accomplish impossible feats of battle prowess and strength. The protagonist of the Halo games, Petty Officer Master Chief John-117, is a Spartan-II, the second iteration of the Office of Naval Intelligence’s supersoldier program. Spartan-IIs …
Here’s how many superstars you can play as in WWE 2K22 News
Here’s how many superstars you can play as in WWE 2K22 Steven Rondina The last two years have been wild for WWE video games, and it’s not just because of how disastrous WWE 2K20 was. Now, WWE 2K22 was forced into the unenviable position of building a roster despite many superstars being cut. Dozens upon dozens of wrestlers were cut over 2020 and 2021. Some of these releases weren’t surprising. Acts that struggled to get TV time such as Primo and Epico, Curtis …
When does Halo Wars 2 take place? Here’s what we know News
When does Halo Wars 2 take place? Here’s what we know Nicholas James The second outing for Halo RTS series Halo Wars takes place many years out from the original Halo game, but when exactly does Halo Wars 2 take place? Halo Wars 2 follows the story of the UNSC Spirit of Fire and introduces the Banished faction, who would go on to be the central antagonists in Halo Infinite. The game follows the crew of the Spirit of Fire, which has been …
We now know the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide release date News
We now know the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide release date Nicholas James The spiritual successor to Warhammer: Vermintide brings players to the horrifying depths of a hive city in the grimdark future, and now know the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide release date. The Vermintide games from developer Fat Shark took players behind the wheel of characters in Games Workshop’s Warhammer Fantasy’s last cataclysmic days, battling hordes of the Skaven ratfolk along the way. Darktide takes that same formula but transports it to the …
These are the 10 best games to play on Steam Deck right now Steven Rondina News The Steam Deck has taken the gaming world by storm, but with tens of thousands of games available on Steam, which games are the best to play on Deck? In theory, Valve has the answer to that question with the “Great on Deck” filter in the Steam Store. The trouble is that users have reported serious issues with a number of titles given that billing. On top of that, Great …
smooya leaks salary numbers for s1mple, NiKo, ZywOo, and more William Davis News Ever wonder what how much money s1mple makes? We now have an answer thanks to a leak from a fellow pro player. During a late-night stream, Owen “smooya” Butterfield revealed the estimated salaries of several prominent Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pros. He leaked the general salaries of multiple teams along with the monthly income for top players including Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev and Nikola “NiKo” Kovač. Exact salaries are difficult to find …
A look into the future of esports betting in Canada William Davis News Canadian gambling laws have undergone huge changes over the past few months and further changes have continued into this year. Prior to 2021, all forms of gambling were prohibited apart from certain provincially approved options. Single-bet sports betting or single-game betting was banned in all provinces, even though other types of gambling were permitted. While casinos are run by private companies, the suppliers of these services are technically the gambling …
How to figure out which version of WWE 2K22 you should buy Steven Rondina News With the game now launched and reviews posted, the only question remaining for pro wrestling fans is which version of WWE 2K22 should you buy if you’re interested in getting into the new game. For the last few years, the WWE 2K series has looked to upsell players by offering early access to the game. For WWE 2K22, the Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Edition launched four days before the …
New banners, Kamisato Ayaka returns in Genshin Impact 2.6 William Davis News Kamisato Ayaka will return in the new Genshin Impact character banner of update 2.6. Hoyoverse has revealed the content plan for the second half of Genshin Impact 2.6. The biggest announcement is the next round of character banners, which will feature fan-favorite and popular meta pick Kamisato Ayaka beginning April 19. She is joined by a rerun of her signature five-star weapon Mistsplitter Reforged. Fans who suddenly need more free …
Could Kurt Angle and Lita be coming to WWE 2K22? Steven Rondina News WWE 2K22 has a long list of names from WWE’s past, but Kurt Angle and Lita aren’t currently among them. Will that be changing anytime soon? Longtime fans of WWE have plenty of choice when it comes to playing as champions of yesteryear. There are iconic names from the past including Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, and Kevin Nash all present and accounted for.  There are some omissions related to …
These slots were adapted from video games William Davis News Since the invention of the first video games, people have enjoyed them in arcades, their homes, or at their friends’ houses. Some of these games have become forgotten, while others have grown so big that they have attracted the interest of casino game developers.  Video games are often used as inspiration for casino slot games. These slot games are inspired by both modern and retro games, with these ones being …
Insane zip glitch pushes Elden Ring speedrun below nine minutes William Davis News Elden Ring speedruns are now clocking in at under 10 minutes thanks to the insane zip glitch. Renowned speedrunner Distortion2 has once again set a new world record speedrun for Elden Ring with the mastery of the zip glitch. The current world record is now set at just eight minutes and 56 seconds. The insanely fast time is due to the use of the zip, which propels players a massive …
Bloodhound Step ruins Elden Ring PvP, here’s how to counter it William Davis News Bloodhound Step appears to have no real counter in Elden Ring, but there are a few things PvPers can do to deal with it. Bloodhound Step is quickly becoming one of the most hated Ashes of War in Elden RIng PvP. It’s blindingly fast, creates a ton of distance, and is almost completely invincible. Players who focus on competitive multiplayer are growing tired of Bloodhound Step, but there are a …
Salt and Sacrifice release date, platforms, and more revealed William Davis News Hungry for a new Soulslike after playing Elden Ring? The release date for Salt and Sacrifice is right around the corner, ready to sate players looking for a new challenge. Salt and Sanctuary fans have spent months looking forward to the game’s sequel, and Salt and Sacrifice is now just a few weeks away. With an expected release date of May 10, 2022, the 2D soulslike will once again capture …
Here’s everything we know so far about Kingdom Hearts 4 Steven Rondina News Kingdom Hearts 4 is a reality and Square-Enix is giving fans their first taste of the highly-anticipated new game. At an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series, the publisher dropped a trailer revealing three new titles. The highlight was Kingdom Hearts 4, which had an intriguing trailer that seemingly showed off some new gameplay. Not only did that trailer show off a new look for Sora, …
Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe finally has its release date set William Davis News The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe release date marks the return of the non-Euclidean officescape, bumbling protagonist Stanley, and the sweet tones of narrator Kevin Brighting. The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe is finally on its way after repeated delays. WIth a release slated for April 27, fans have a lot to be excited for. The new version promises to maintain all of the content from the original along with a massive …

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