MLB The Show 25 controls guide

MLB The Show 25has a robust set of controls for all users, which varies based on what you’re currently doing (hitting, fielding, etc.), and you’ll want to master them all to win as many games as possible. If you’re completely new to the series, this guide will be immensely helpful. While the default controls are for the PS5, you can use the same buttons on an Xbox controller. MLB The Show 25 Baserunning controls MLB The Show 25 Fielding and Button throwing controls

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Nicholas Murphy

Netflix on Wii impressions

Because the Wii lacks in many areas compared to its HD brethren, it’s easy to forget that it can be a capable machine when properly exploited. So when Netflixannounced back in Januarythat it was going to enable instant streaming on Wii consoles, many were wary of the service’s potential. Who can claim to have had a perfect online experience on the Wii? The shop is a chore to navigate, Friend Codes are convoluted, communication is limited, and in-game lag is a persistent headache....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1104 words · Mikayla Hicks

New Lego Star Wars title reportedly/inevitably in development

Franchise Lego’d to within an inch of its life Last week’sStar Wars Celebrationevent was the place to be if you wanted to hear about the stealth existence of new projects. We hadJanina Gavanker mentioning theHorizon Zero Dawnsequel, and Skywalker Sound’s Matt Wood has also seemingly confirmed the existence of a newLego Star Warstitle. Speaking during an interview, Wood mentioned that he was currently busy with an unannouncedLego Star Warsproject, although he didn’t specifically state that it was a video game....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Melissa Nichols

New Thief trailer shows the death of Garrett’s apprentice

Generic story looks generic Anyone who played the oldThiefgames might remember Garrett taking on a young apprentice. Apparently, Eidos Montreal doesn’t want to have a young thief following him around, because during VGX they released a trailer for the newThief, which shows her death. In the trailer Garrett is sad about her dying, and it looks like he will be motivated in the new game by revenge. The trailer also has a bunch of creepy robed dudes who are trying to channel some primal nonsense in an evil ceremony, which will most likely lead to the destruction of the city....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Jared Smith

Path of Exile opens its doors to the masses

Mark January 23 on your calendar or bodies Crowdfunded action-RPGPath of Exileis about to finish up its closed beta phase. Come January 23, it will be inopen beta. On top of this, the third act of the game will also be unveiled, and will see players explore the docks, markets, sewers and other abandoned places in the city of Sarn. The free-to-play title boasts “ethical microtransactions,” a gigantic and flexible skill tree, and one of those dark and gritty worlds that people seem to lap up these days....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Nicole Krause

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids, explained

The Tera Raid battles are prime opportunities for brave Trainers Terastalizing Pokemon is a key component of the new generation. And getting new Tera Types inPokemon ScarletandVioletmeans going on some Tera Raids. Tera Raid Battles, or Tera Raids for short, are special encounters you can tackle inScarletandViolet. These will contain Pokemon with certain Tera Types. Fighting and winning in these battles can net you a catch opportunity for a pretty powerful Pokemon....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Katie Dillon

Popular bluffing card game Coup will be a videogame soon

First on iOS, later for Android and PC When people talk about good games to ease newbies into board games,The Resistanceis one that gets brought up often. Heck, we have even played a few games of it onour forums. It took the hidden team aspect ofWerewolf, trashed the player elimination aspect, and put a greater focus on deduction.Coupis a newer game set in the same universe, but instead of a hidden team game, it is a free-for-all of deception and deduction....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Alicia Brown

Reach revealed: Spartans, some talk, and an elite

TheHalo: Reachrevealat the Spike Video Game Awards show wasn’t what we expected it to be — instead of revealing class-based action or new weaponry,it flexed a bit of narrative strength. In the initial seconds, a few UNSC Spartans talk bluntly about the Spartan MIA status. Then, we see some sort of head Spartan prepping a new recruit for some sort of conflict before taking to the skies in a Pelican....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Dale Gutierrez

Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada coming West this May

Long ago in a distant land Koei Tecmo’s games fulfill a very particular need. If you ever need to let off some steam and just clear through waves and waves of nameless jerks, there’s no better outlet than the Warriors series. The latest addition,Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanadafollows the Sanada clan through the Sengoku era Japan settingSamurai Warriorshas become known for. The announcement trailer reveals the first two characters, but there will be other characters announced in the next few weeks as well as pre-order DLC bonus costumes (you can view these below in the gallery)....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Walter Wagner

Sony: PS3 price cut not a reaction to bad sales

Sony’s still basking in the good press earned over its$299 price cut. Nevertheless, the platform holder wants to silence the wagging tongues of cynicism, stressing that the price cutdid not come aboutas a reaction to slow PS3 sales. “We are aware that consumers are watching their euros and pounds more carefully than before and it may make a price reduction have potentially even more impact,” says SCEE president Andrew House. “But it would not be fair to say this is a reaction to current market conditions....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Sandra Garcia

Streets of Rage 4 is lookin fine in these new screens

Blaze bringing the fire! We haven’t heard much aboutStreets of Rage 4since itssurprise revealback in August. While this new screenshot dump doesn’t give us many more details, I really can’t get enough of the visual style. I’m a sucker for hand-drawn HD sprites andStreets of Rage 4is lookin super fine. It just looks so fantastic. Developer Lizardcube has even shared a six-second clip of the game in motion. Yeah, that is hardly anything, but I’ll take what I can get....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Jacqueline Mitchell

Telltale’s Game of Thrones is all about the trees, man

Five playable lumberjacks Telltale’s outlined the plot for theSIX episodesof its take onGame of Thrones, and wow, it sounds like the best lumberjack simulator in years. There are a whole bunch of trees (motherf*ckingIRONTREES), and you have to decide which ones to chop down, I think. The decision won’t be easy, though. Sure, you’re gonna want to knock some of those tall bastards down to make a fortress worthy of striking envy in the heart of the third little pig....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Monica Odonnell

The 10 most thematically accurate Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Fallout cards

TheMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Falloutset is pretty much perfect, with dozens of cards that fit nicely with both universes. Magic: The Gatheringmanages to hit the mark with most of itsUniverses Beyondsets, but theFalloutset is a cut above the rest. It contains not just main characters you could recognize even if you haven’t played the games but niche themes and side quests too that are the perfect nod to long-time fans....

July 27, 2025 · 8 min · 1549 words · Kathleen Kline