Activision layoffs at Guitar Hero Live studio

Moving from full-scale development to a support role Activision Blizzard is shedding staff atGuitar Hero LivedeveloperFreestyle Games. After announcing layoffs at multiple internal studios in a open call to investors back in February, the publisher confirmed Freestyle was among those affected in a recent statement withGame Informer. The UK-based studio is only now parting ways with employees due to British labor laws, which mandate a consultation period to allow workers time to find new opportunities....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Alexander Bond

All College Football 25 celebrations and how to perform them

EA Sports College Football 25has many ways to celebrate your accomplishments on the field. Whether you make that impossible first down or go on an incredible run to score a touchdown, there’s ample way to personalize your expressions on the screen. WithCollege Football 25now out on early access, let’s take a look at the complete list of all celebrations and how to perform them. Complete list of College Football 25 celebrations The full list of celebrations available inCollege Football 25can be broken down into three main groups:...

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · David Johnson

Assassin’s Creed Unity season pass owners’ free game is coming this week

Six to choose from As an attempt to make amends for the flubbedAssassin’s Creed Unitylaunch, Ubisoft announced last month that it’d grant theDead Kingsstory add-on for freeto allUnityplayers. This put out the season pass owners, since they were now only receiving a portion of the content that they paid for up front. To rectify that situation, Ubisoft decided to give season pass owners a free game sometime in the near future....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Joshua Gilbert

Attention all masochists: Alien: Isolation has a Nightmare difficulty now

Because that game isn’t hard enough Anyone that’s tried tacklingAlien: Isolationon the toughest difficulty knows that it’s a painstakingly hard endeavor. There’s little room for error, as the alien is quite adept at adapting to your strategies. As if it needed it, Creative Assembly added an even harder setting to the game. In apostonAlien: Isolation‘s website, Creative Assembly unveiled Nightmare difficulty — a challenge that’s only for “players with extremely strong dispositions....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Shane Rodriguez

Australia gets second wave of Majora’s Mask New 3DS units

Pre-order now, again! Nintendo’s Australia and New Zealand region Twitter account noted that, as is the case elsewhere, “Due to overwhelming demand, New Nintendo 3DS XL Majora’s Mask Edition is currently unavailable for pre-order in AU/NZ.” “[H]owever,” it continues, “an additional limited quantity will come to AU/NZ in March. Stay tuned to your local retailer for availability.” While this limited quantity isn’t coming to the region until March, EB Games Australia has pre-orders for the tardy unitsopen right now....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Terri Torres

Breaking New Ground: Metal Gear Solid V’s Tactical approach to Open World

Snake is driving Jeep! How can this be?! Considering that the series just celebrated its 25th anniversary, it might seem a little odd thatMetal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroesis only the fifth game in the series. However, if you’re countingPeace Walker, it’s the sixth, and the seventh if you includePortable Ops, too. If you’re counting every game with the words“Metal Gear”in the title, it’s something like the thirteenth game in the series....

July 27, 2025 · 10 min · 1970 words · Cheryl Kemp

Cabin Crew Simulator codes (May 2025)

Updated: July 02, 2025 Added new codes. I’ve always found flight attendants fabulous, and now I can try that career path inCabin Crew Simulator.I learned fast that taking care of passengers is fun but can get frustrating when they act rude. Oh well—at least I get paid for my troubles. Of course, flight attendants don’t really make that much money, which is whyCabin Crew Simulatorcodes can help. Instead of grinding and struggling daily to get those paychecks, you can now get free Skybux by redeeming these codes....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Kenneth Robinson

Can you reverse or break Social Links in Persona 3 Reload?

In the originalPersona 3, there was a chance that you could reverse your Social Links from inactivity with certain links or commit a social faux pas, eventually breaking them. WithPersona 3 Reload, we were all a little concerned those butal mechanics may return. Fortunately, we can put those fears to rest. Persona 3 Reloaddoes,in fact, have Social Link reversal, but they will not break.This practice was toned down or removed in laterPersonas, but it returns here in a less brutal iteration....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Brenda Kirby

Can you sell old items and equipment in Schedule 1?

Schedule 1has tons of equipment and tools to collect as you level up. As you buy upgrades, certain items will become redundant and sit on your shelves for eternity. While you’re able to discard these, selling them is an entirely different conversation. Table of contents How to sell old tools and items in Schedule 1 Yes, you can sell old tools and items inSchedule 1at thePawn Shopsouth of the Motel. While the game previously had no way to sell old equipment you purchased from shops like Dan’s Hardware store or Gas-Mart, that has since changed with the introduction of the Pawn Shop....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Brian Myers

Colourful Koopa Troopa variants coming to Mario Tennis Aces

Back on the court this summer It’s been a minute since we heard any news regardingMario Tennis Aces, but given the scorching weather we’re experiencing right now, it seems fitting that Nintendo is hoping players will be getting back out on the digital courts this month. Players participating in August’s online tournament will automatically unlock a colourful selection of Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopers. The unfortunately titled Yoshi’s Ring-Shot challenge also returns for the summer, and will be offering up completion rewards in the form of blue, red, and yellow Yoshis....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · James Rivera

Crash Team Racing’s Neon Circus Grand Prix finally puts Pasadena O’Possum behind the wheel

Welcome to the Karting Karnival As we move away from Halloween and toward the inevitable clutches of winter,Crash Team Racingis determined to keep things vibrant. Now that the limited-timeSpooky Grand Prixhas wrapped, we’re getting an all-out ocular assault of technicolor radiance. Welcome to the Neon Circus. On November 8,Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueledstarts its Neon Circus Grand Prix. Racing whiz Pasadena O’Possum fromCrash Tag Team Racingis added as a new character. Accompanying her is Ebenezer Von Clutch....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Robert Bowers

Do you need to play Warhammer 40K Space Marine before Space Marine 2?

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2throws you into grim dark universe consisting of rich lore that you can appreciate whether you’re familiar with it from the tabletop game or not. However, this is officially a sequel, so it’s easy to assume you may need backstory from the first game to enjoy it. Warhammer 40K: Space Marineand its sequel have many similarities, but they’re also very different from one another. Both get you into the action as an Ultramarine, ripping apart Xenos in the far future....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Monica Rogers

EA expects ‘no material impact’ on financial earnings after turning off Star Wars Battlefront II’s microtransactions

Say what Never mind (for now) that we don’t actually know what’s going to happen toStar Wars Battlefront II‘s microtransaction systemwhen it’s turned back on— the company released a statement recently in their financial briefing that explains that they “[don’t expect there to be] a material impact on EA’s fiscal ear 2018 financial guidance” as a result of turning them off. This statement, meant to calm investors, is one of the most bizarre in recent memory....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Alyssa Guzman