Big news in gaming: Electronic Arts (EA), the publisher behind FIFA/EA Sports FC, Battlefield, Madden NFL, Apex Legends, The Sims, and more, is being taken private in a huge deal backed by investors from Saudi Arabia, private equity giant Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. EA’s shareholders will get $210 per share in cash, and Saudi

Epic Games has temporarily disabled the Peaceful Hips emote in Fortnite after a surprising twist in Peacemaker season two revealed that what once looked like a light-hearted dance has a darker subtext. Why Epic Pulled the Emote The official Fortnite Status account on X announced that Peaceful Hips is being disabled while Epic “inquires into

PlayStation Plus Essential games for October include Alan Wake 2 Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for October. All three titles will be available to claim starting October 5 and are available for members of all three PlayStation Plus tiers. What’s on the list October 2025’s PlayStation Plus Essential games include Alan

I grew up on Soulstorm and the new Dawn of War 4 trailer hits a lot of the right notes. Adeptus Mechanicus is finally getting the spotlight it deserves and Imperial Knights can be allies. The visuals look great and the trailer leans hard into cinematic combat in ways that line up with how my imagination used to fill in the blanks.

If you’re looking for an emotional journey that can make you sad and even cry, these open-world games will hit the spot. Open-world gaming has progressed by leaps and bounds, offering not just vast landscapes and freedom but also heartfelt storytelling. In these games, investing in a good writing team and allowing players to experience stellar narratives results in moments so emotional that they might make you shed tears. Games with sad or poignant endings – like Far Cry 5 or Final Fantasy 15 – prove that even big-budget open-world titles can tug at your heartstrings and leave you deeply moved. Titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 similarly deliver gut-punch story moments that stay with you long after the final mission. So grab some tissues and get ready: here are some of the best open-world games that will make you cry, each with their own unique way of breaking your heart.

We’ve been hearing whispers about a Disney x Fortnite collaboration for a while now, ever since Disney dropped a jaw-dropping $1.5 billion investment into Epic Games in early 2024. This deal wasn’t just for fun – Disney and Epic announced plans for a Disney-themed metaverse experience connected to Fortnite. Since then, Fortnite has already seen plenty of Disney magic sprinkled in – from Incredibles hero outfits to classic Disney Villains skins, and even entire seasons themed around Marvel and Star Wars. But those were just the appetizers. The main course – a big new Disney-Fortnite project – still hasn’t been served, and it’s wrapped in more mystery than a Marvel post-credits scene.

Steam has always been the home base for PC gamers, and once in a while we get a look at the sheer scale of its biggest hits. Recently, a chart dropped showcasing the highest-concurrent played games on Steam, and the numbers are wild. From battle royale juggernauts to quirky indie darlings, here are the top 20 games that pulled in jaw-dropping simultaneous player counts.

As August 2025 comes to a close, it’s clear this month delivered a solid lineup of games even before the big fall release storm begins. We saw a couple of heavy-hitting remakes – Gears of War: Reloaded and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – battling for players’ attention. Each spoke to its own audience, so it never felt like they were stepping on each other’s toes. And while not everyone is eager to revisit old classics, August also brought a handful of fresh, quirky titles that offered something lighter and more unusual. Looking back, it was a month packed with variety, and here are the standouts in the order they launched.

Minecraft is getting a serious glow-up with the RealismCraft 2.0 update. This massive update takes the blocky sandbox we know and love and cranks the realism dial up to eleven. If you thought Minecraft looked good before, wait until you see it with Spark Universe’s latest overhaul. We’re talking breathtaking graphics, tons of new content, and features that make the world feel more alive than ever. Best of all, it’s coming out on August 26, 2025, and it’s a free upgrade for players who already own RealismCraft – no extra charge for the glow-up! 🎉 In this casual rundown, we’ll explore what RealismCraft 2.0 brings to the table, from stunning visuals and new biomes to fresh mobs, weapons, and even a brand-new boss. Grab your diamond pickaxe (and maybe a camera, because you’ll want screenshots), and let’s dive into this realistic Minecraft adventure.

If you’ve spent any time in Roblox, you already know it’s a massive universe of games, worlds, and player-created chaos. Most of it is totally free to jump into, but every now and then you’ll see something tempting locked behind a paywall. That’s where Robux, Roblox’s virtual currency, comes in. Whether it’s a cool outfit, an exclusive item, or a shortcut in your favorite game, Robux is the ticket. But before you start hunting for ways to grab some, it’s worth knowing what’s real and what’s just clickbait.

If you’ve just dipped your toes into the wild world of Roblox, don’t stress if you’re unsure what an “Obby” is or why everyone keeps talking about Tycoon simulators like it’s the next big thing. We’ve all been there. Starting out can feel like being dropped into a theme park without a map. Luckily, you’ve just stumbled across your shortcut to understanding the basics.In this guide, we’ll walk you through setting up your Roblox account, customizing your avatar, navigating the app, and spending that sweet Robux. Plus, we’ll explore the genres you’ll run into (spoiler: there are a lot) and show you where BUFF sneaks into the picture.

If you’re grinding Fortnite this week and want your time to actually pay off, you’re gonna want to check this out. There's a new event called the Twitch Glitch Challenge, and it’s giving players a legit shot at Buff Points and even a PlayStation 5—just for doing a few in-game tasks.