Danny Boyle says he is directing the next James Bond film

On to the next one If you haven’t been paying attention to the rumors this might come as a bit of a surprise, but Danny Boyle has confirmed he will be co-writing and directing the next James Bond film. There have been rumors swirling about this for a while, but it’s official now. The directing part I can totally see as pulling in a more auteur director worked wonders with Sam Mendes, but the writing part is quite surprising....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Larry Mcdaniel

Destructoid’s award for Best Mobile Game of 2018 goes to…

Donut County Setting out by yourself to create your own game is one of the riskiest excursions a creative type can take. That takes guts. It can take years for one person to see their vision through to fruition, and in that time there are challenges that can derail even the most determined artist. Self-doubt, lack of funds, lack of sleep, a rapidly changing marketplace, or the possibility that some other more well-funded developer is going to snake your idea....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Stephen Bowers

Did you grow up renting video games?

People often asked me how I played hundreds of games growing up, the answer is simple — rentals. Well, that, and the fact that my best friend’s dad and my uncle were both big PC gamers with massive LAN setups, and an endless library of games. But on the console end, it was all rentals, baby. Growing up my parents didn’t have a whole lot of money, and since Blockbuster was “too expensive,” we gravitated towards a local rental joint called Power Video....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Olivia Brown

Digital pre-orders of The Division 2 on PC will include an extra Ubisoft game

Users can select from three relatively recent games Ubisoft is offering a bonus game with digital pre-orders ofThe Division 2on PC to entice players into plunking down their cash ahead of launch. Anyone reserving a copy from the Epic Games Store or Uplay before July 11, 2025, will be able to redeem a gratis copy ofWatch Dogs 2,Far Cry PrimalorGhost Recon Wildlandsfor play. The offer extends to customers that have already pre-ordered the upcoming MMO-lite title and will be valid until August 03, 2025....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Madison Johnson

E3 10: Killzone 3 screens jetpack you in the FACE

Here are some hot screenshots forKillzone 3. Some of them have been seen before, some of them are fresh for your E3 enjoyment. All of them pretty much rock. Jetpacks, arctic chicanery and an arseload of Helghast are to be found in this gallery. If you like those three things, then dive right in. Killzone 3is one of my most anticipated titles, and probably the PS3 game I’m most looking forward to at the moment....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Ashley Carr

EA FC 25 early access release date and time

Less than a week is left forEA FC 25to be out live on early access, and you’ll be able to enjoy a fresh new football video game on PC and consoles. EA Sports has once again included an early access program for those who opt to purchase the Ultimate Edition. You can also play early if you have an EA Play membership, but the trial is available for a maximum of 10 hours....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · William Garner

EA FC 25 UEFA Dreamchasers promo player leaks and release date

UEFA Dreamchasers is set to be the nextEA FC 25Ultimate Team promo, and it could be a special one. For starters, this promo will be a fresh entry to Ultimate Team and feature special cards of Heroes, Icons, and active footballers. While EA Sports remains tight-lipped about the campaign items, a few leaks have started doing the rounds on social media. We also have confirmation about the release date from the in-game Weekly Play objective, which gives us an idea of what EA Sports has planned for the next four weeks....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Mr. Joel Edwards

ESPN interviewing busty blondes for eSports sideline reporter gig (Fauxclusive)

Job requirements include ‘keep it tight’ Much to the chagrin of many traditional sports fans, ESPN is betting big on the future of eSports. The network has already hired reporters to cover the eSports beat, will broadcast this month’sHaloChampionship Tour at the X Games, and announced today it’s looking for a smoking hot woman to become the face of the eSports sideline. Robert Dunstead, ESPN’s eSports editor-in-chief, said the position is vital to the network’s broadcasts as it will help introduce the sport to viewers who just leave ESPN on after SportsCenter is over....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Antonio Spence

Fields of Mistria reaches 100,000 downloads a week into its Early Access launch

Much ofFields of Mistria’scharm comes from its cozy farm-life sim vibes and 90’s anime aesthetic. While this initially sounds like vibes catering to a niche audience, overwhelmingly positive reviews across the board and its breakthrough into 100,000 total downloads during its first week of Early Access suggest otherwise. Fields of Mistria has reached 100,000 downloads in just 1 week of Early Access! 🎉We’re overwhelmed by the love and support Mistria has been receiving, and we can’t wait for you to see all the great things we have planned for the future!...

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Colin Johnson

Guess who’s back on top of the UK Charts?

Whoa. Death, Taxes, and Crash Bandicoot being a smash success in the UK. Yes, of no surprise to anybody, Activision’sCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timehas debuted in the top spot of the UK Charts, dethroning Nintendo’s retro compendiumSuper Mario 3D All-Stars. The mad marsupial just pipped Electronic Arts’Star Wars: Squadronsto the number one slot, withonly around 1,000 physical copiesbetween the two new releases. Never bet against Crash, as many of you will remember whenCrash Bandicoot N....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Mr. Daniel Watkins

Helldivers 2 “How to Airburst Rocket Launcher” educates players on the dos and don’ts of the latest Stratagem

AHelldivers 2player has created a fantastic educational video for the latest Stratagem, the Airburst Rocket Launcher, that sticks close to the game’s satirical war style and is all the better for it. After most players in the community made their choice in the current Major Order inHelldivers 2to liberate Penta and unlock the Airburst Rocket Launcher Stratagem, one player has taken it upon themselves to create a “dos and don’ts” educational video for it....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Andre Eaton

Heroes of the Storm’s Yrel is the least impactful hero in some time, but I have a soft spot for Draenei

Not quite a bruiser or a tank Although I’m a horde member at heart (my first World of Warcraft character was an Orc Warlock during the beta, and my first 1.0 and subsequent main until Burning Crusade was an Orc Shaman), I gravitated toward the Alliance at the behest of a friend and a server-first raid guild. It was too good of an offer to pass up, and thus, my Draenei Shadow Priest was born....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Sean Cohen

How many books are in Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series?

Stephen King’sThe Dark Towerseries may be one of the best in fantasy. It’s certainly one of the best series King has ever written. Not only because of every book in the main series but also because of the books that make up the wider series around those. The Dark Towerseries is one that all Stephen King fans and fantasy readers should dive into. It tells a brilliant tale that weaves through time and space, blurring the lines between sci-fi, fantasy, and even horror at some points....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Sandra Peterson