Play it back: Twitch stream archiving likely for PS4

Xbox One’s still up in the air One of the biggest selling points of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for a lot of people is the integrated Twitch functionality. It makes sense for it to be a native part of the infrastructure, as game streaming seems to be all the rage these days. Well, maybe not all the rage, but at least a portion of the rage. However, with regard to the PS4, one of the drawbacks is that the only way to watch Twitch streams is to catch them live....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Thomas Johnson

Port factory Splash Damage bought by Chinese poultry company

Leyou already partially owns Digital Extremes How do you spell out the chicken noise? Bawk, right? Bawk-bugawk? Either way this is an an odd one. Splash Damage, a developer that doubles as a port and multiplayer factory (which has handledGears of War Ultimate Editionas well as the ill-fatedBrinkandDirty Bomb), have been bought by Leyou, a Chinese chicken meat company. According to the terms of the deal it will not “exceed $150 million,” which is a nice bit of coin for the studio given their mixed history....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Aaron Bailey

Richard Garriott returns with RPG ‘Shroud of the Avatar’

And yes, it’s on Kickstarter With so many other notable game designers using Kickstarter to fund their passion projects, it only seemed like a matter of time before Richard Garriott’s name popped up in relation to the crowdfunding site. The creator ofUltimaand his Austin-based studio Portalarium are back with a fantasy role-playing game calledShroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues. The Windows, Mac, and Linux title “will include what I think are the keys to an ultimate role-playing experience,” said Garriott....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Rebecca Martin

Rockstar confirms Red Dead Redemption PC release date after 14 years

After 14 years, Rockstar has confirmed thatRed Dead Redemptionwill finally arrive on PC on October 29, alongside its only major expansion,Undead Nightmare. Back in August, aPSN blunder leaked the existence ofRed Dead Redemptionon PC, but it’s good to get official confirmation that it’s on the way. Rockstar has a history of staggered releases on PC, with its titles usually taking at least a year to land on the platform. Still, a 14-year wait isn’t exactly par for the course....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Justin Baxter

Rumor Patrol: Nintendo 64 Classic Design Allegedly Leaks

Over the past two years, Nintendo has re-released its two very first home consoles in the form of the NES Classic and SNES Classic – both of which proved to be good commercial decisions due to incredible consumer reception. Some fans believe that the natural step following these two hits would be to release a “Classic” iteration of 1996’s Nintendo 64 (which has beenrumored to be in development for some time but has not been confirmed)....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Michael Barry

Skyrim Fan 3D Prints Quest Marker for Their Door

Getting around in a massive world like that ofThe Elder Scrolls: Skyrimcan be a difficult task all on its own. That’s part of what makes quest markers such an utterly valuable system to include. While some players prefer the challenge of playing without them, mostSkyrimplayers have relied upon quest markers to show them where to go and to let them know when they’re in the right place. It’s an iconic design, and one that a player recently set up to show others the way....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Michael Foster

Star Ocean 5 gets June 28 release date

At least in North America [Update:Now the date has officially been confirmed directly from Square Enix.] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessnessis coming to PlayStation 4 in North America on June 28. The good word comes fromSquare Enix’s online store, where a special “Day One” edition of the game (which includes a smattering of digital bonus content) is now available for pre-order. Square Enix is releasing the PlayStation 4 version of Tri-Ace’s new role-playing game in Japan tomorrow....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Timothy Lawrence Jr.

Stardew Valley: How To Get & Use Magic Quiver

Quick Links Stardew Valleymakes you experience an exciting farming adventure where you are not only a farmer but sometimes also a fighter against themonsters and enemies to defend your town. While there are an array of items at your disposal for combat, the1.6 update introduced Trinketsto help you win encounters. Magic Quiveris one such Trinket that grants you the ability to cast magical arrows to eliminate your enemies. Although the task of obtaining this item may appear to be difficult for most players, this guide will give step-by-step instructions to make the process easier....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Caleb Nichols

Temtem Shows First Mythic Lair

Of the various monster collecting games out there,Temtemhas managed to stand out from the competition. The MMO by Crema brings players together to capture and train battle-ready creatures. Now, a recent update has brought the first Mythic Lair to supportTemtem’s end game. Throughout the game, aspiring tamers gather on the Airborne Archipelago comprising of several islands. The most recentupdate brings the new Cipanku Island territoryto the world. While this locale offers plenty of unique Temtem, it also sees the introduction of lairs....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Monique Watson MD

The Conjuring: Last Rites Trailer' Last Case Introduces A Terrifying New Evil

The trailer forThe Conjuring: Last Riteshas arrived. The new movie is the fourth installment in the flagship horror movie franchise, which has also launched the spinoff franchisesAnnabelleandThe Nun. TheupcomingConjuring: Last Rites, which is set to be the final installment following demonologists Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga), was directed by Michael Chaves, who previously helmed 2021’sThe Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, 2023’sThe Nun II, and the 2019 movieThe Curse of La Llorona, which takes place in the same universe....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Jacob Rodriguez

The Girlfriend Trailer: Olivia Cooke Stars In Prime Video's New Psycho Thriller

Prime Video has released the full trailer for their new thrillerThe Girlfriend, and it just might be your next streaming obsession. StarringOlivia Cooke, Robin Wright, and Laurie Davidson. Davidson stars as Daniel, who introduces his new girlfriend Cherry (Cooke) to his mother Laura (Wright) and things don’t exactly go according to plan. In the trailer forThe Girlfriend, Laura becomes increasingly paranoid that Cherry is not who she says she is and is actually out to steal her son from her....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Nathan Hughes

The Most Iconic Video Game Lawyers, Ranked

Being a lawyer may be the goal of a lot of people out there, but that wish may not relate to video games. This media platform can offer so much. Players can become space pirates and soar through the galaxy. They can have mutant powers and destroy evil in their path to world domination. With that in mind, who then would fantasize about being a lawyer in a video game?...

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Ashley French

Timothy Olyphant's 7 Best TV Characters (Number 1 Is Undisputed)

Timothy Olyphantis one of the most prolific television actors of the past two decades, but some of his TV roles are more memorable than others.Olyphant often plays cops, but he’s played all kinds of roles. He’s played major roles in shows likeDeadwoodandJustified, as well as standout guest roles inCurb Your EnthusiasmandThe Office. 7Danny Cordray The Office Olyphant had a fun three-episode arc in Steve Carell’s last season ofThe Office, season 7....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1249 words · Randy Escobar