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The PlayStation 6 hasn’t been officially announced, but that hasn’t stopped the PS6 leaks from spreading. From what’s out so far, we haven’t gotten a clear picture of what’s next for Sony’s console ecosystem. From a possible 2027 launch window to a handheld companion device, the leaks have varied.

For now, most of the details we’ve seen about the PS6 are in regards to the handheld version. And before we go any further, since this information is based on rumors, please take it with a grain of salt. With that out of the way, here’s everything you need to know about the PS6 leaks and rumors.

The PS6 Leaks are mostly about the rumored handheld

Originally, leaked Microsoft documents pointed to a 2028 launch for the PS6, lining up with expectations for the next Xbox as well. However, that timeline has been challenged by recent...

While the first one might not have made much name for itself, Splitgate 2 is on its way to having more impact on the multiplayer scene than many were expecting. The Fps game, which seems to be the perfect mix of Halo and Portal, is attracting more players than ever, and the developers have now confirmed a few changes coming soon that are the cherry on top for competitive players.

The team at 1047 Games is making sure Splitgate 2 evolves in a direction that directly pleases the most passionate players of any multiplayer title, the competitive community.

Splitgate 2 is on the right path, especially for competitive players

Splitgate 2 is shaping up to be a game-changing sequel. The first few patches for the game have already dropped, bringing quality of life and optimisation changes, and the brains behind the recent multiplayer title have now revealed how they are working to introduce a...

The latest Splitgate 2 was well worth the wait, as the developers, 1047 Games, have introduced a new battle royale mode. It was definitely not on our 2025 bingo cards, especially when this category is already stacked with popular titles like Call of Duty, Pubg, and Apex Legends. Well, according to the CEO of 1047 Games, we needed a game that could revive the craze for the battle royale genre again.

As shown in the launch trailer, the new battle royale looks like Apex Legends, but with portals. While the concept seems intriguing at first glance, we may get one of this year’s best Fps games, courtesy of Splitgate 2.

Splitgate 2 unveils portal-powered battle royale mode

During the Summer Game Fest 2025, the Founder/CEO of 1047 Games, Ian Proulx, surprised the fans by adding a battle royale mode to the action-packed Splitgate 2. While it was a complete shocker, it got a decent reaction from the audience.

Fans of Prey and 10 Cloverfield Lane director Dan Trachtenberg might want to brace themselves — because some of the most intriguing projects he’s been linked to over the years may not be happening after all. In a new interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraubfor his new anthology movie, Predator: Killer of Killers, the filmmaker delivered a bittersweet update on the long-rumored Waterworld TV series and whether he’d ever tackle a Portal movie following his short film based on the video game.

First up: Waterworld. Yes, that Waterworld — the infamous 1995 post-apocalyptic epic starring Kevin Costner, which, in recent years, found a second life as a cult classic and theme park stunt show. Reports swirled back in 2021 that Trachtenberg was working on a follow-up series. But according to him, the reports were a little… premature. He told Collider:

“It never really even was. I love Waterworld so much. I truly, actually...

Xbox Game Pass has been on an absolute roll lately, and June is shaping up to be another standout month. With an ever-growing library packed full of top-tier multiplayer experiences, it’s quickly becoming the go-to playground for every kind of gamer, even the extra competitive ones.

Whether you’re into tactical shooters, chaotic co-op, or fast-paced arena battles, there’s always something fresh to sink your teeth into. But there’s one particular title dropping on June 6 that has mind-bending movement, strategic shooting, and multiplayer thrills all in one package: Enter Splitgate 2.

Splitgate 2 brings portal combat to a whole new level

At this point, everyone knows Splitgate 2 isn’t your typical first-person shooter. Sure, it’s got classic arena-style gunplay, high mobility, and an array of weapons to master, but what takes the conventional gameplay to a new level is its portal mechanic.

Players can create portals on certain surfaces,...

Splitgate has quickly become one of the most popular shooter games on the market. The title can be best described as a free-to-play mash-up of Halo and Portal, introducing many new challenges and gameplay mechanics that help it stand out from the rest.

In a way, the progression of Splitgate to Splitgate 2 can be compared to that of Bungie’s Destiny 2 transition, which does bear with it a ton of similarities. In particular, both games managed to correct a fatal flaw that made them even more popular than the original.

Much like Destiny 2, Splitgate 2 corrects a fatal flaw with its live-service elements

In an exclusive interview with The Gamer, Ian Proulx, the creator of the Splitgate series, reminisced about the game’s development history and the many challenges it faced.

The original Splitgate lacked proper live service elements | Image Credits: 1047 Games

One of the more prominent mishaps was the...

Valve’s updates about their upcoming titles are so dry that even the slightest bit of news causes chaos in the gaming community. Fans of the critically-acclaimed developer survive on pure copium that maybe, just maybe, Valve will drop something in the future and quench their thirst.

For far too long, we have been fed the delusion that the next Half-Life is in development and nearly ready for release, yet we can’t help but get excited at even the smallest possibility that the rumor has some credibility. However, recent leaks have hinted at a dish that may be cooking inside Valve’s heavily guarded kitchens.

The Orange Box 2 may be in the cards for Valve

If you didn’t know, “The Orange Box” was a bundle of games released by Valve nearly two decades ago, that contained some of their finest titles like Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2, and Portal, with...

Can anyone say that Todd Howard isn’t one of the most legendary developers out there? He’s the man responsible for Bethesda’s smash hits, such as the Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises. Seriously, if it weren’t for his works, the RPG genre would’ve probably never achieved the heights it has.

What might shock many is that Howard also finds inspiration in other games. That’s right, the Bethesda head actively studies competitor games and identifies their best mechanics to nail down for his upcoming games.

Howard has a deep appreciation for one game in particular because it tells a story that players don’t even realize is happening.

The game that has earned Todd Howard’s respect

One might assume that Howard spends most of his time playing the best RPGs out there to fuel the next Bethesda titles. However, he’s a very dedicated gamer...

Ever since the rumors of an Xbox handheld started spreading on the internet, it has become a hot topic of discussion in the gaming community. They were obviously rumors that were to be taken with a grain of salt, but now the case seems the opposite, and the Xbox-branded handheld is all but officially confirmed by the companies themselves.

The next hardware from Xbox is not a next-generation console or a mid-gen refresh similar to the PlayStation 5 Pro. Reports popped up earlier this year indicating a partnership between Xbox and Asus to create a brand new handheld device, and now, images have leaked of the new Asus Rog Ally 2 with an Xbox button.

Xbox handheld is real, and it has leaked

An X user by the name of Huang514 posted some images of two different Asus Rog Ally 2, and the black variant is supposed to be the Xbox-branded version. These...

Over the years, Forza Horizon 5 has evolved from a racing game to a love letter to car enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. With jaw-dropping graphics, custom car builds that make you want to slap a “Don’t Touch” sign on your screen, even the most casual driver would feel like a speed demon.

With the ability to roam the open world freely in your favorite ride, you’ve got a driving paradise. But, after being an Xbox exclusive for eternity, here’s the million-dollar question: does this high-speed beauty and its thrilling experience make its way to the PS5? Buckle up, because we’re about to find out!

Is Forza Horizon 5 fully open world on PS5?

Yes, it is! Forza Horizon 5 offers an expansive, fully open-world experience on PS5, where the entire country of Mexico becomes your playground. The game invites you to explore the rich variety of landscapes, from bustling towns to serene beaches,...

Fortnite features a lot of exotic weapons and items, many of which come with quite a few special effects. For example, the Victory Crown is a rather common collectible that is handed out to players after they manage to win a match.

However, there do exist a few additional exotic items which are otherwise quite hard to obtain. One of these items is the Rift Launcher, a gun that is (as the name suggests) capable of opening up portals between two places.

The Lawless update brought with it many weapons | Image Credits: Epic Games

The gun can be used strategically, and brings with it quite a few intriguing gameplay possibilities, but how can players unlock the same in Fortnite? More on the same below.

How to get the Rift Launcher in Fortnite The Rift Launcher can be found within Rogue Repairs | Image Credits: fortnite.gg

The Rift Launcher was introduced...

The Battlefield franchise from EA has forever changed how people see military warfare. The games in the series feature a lot of new elements and aspects that make it stand out, but one element that really stood out from the rest of the games is from Battlefield 2042.

Bf Portal was a game mode that combined elements from other Bf games | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

Bf 2042 introduced the first game mode in the entire franchise that featured making your own matches using creation tools. Although the game mode was a pretty good idea, it was misused a tonne, but if EA decides to bring it back in their next installment with some fixes, then it would pretty much change the game and make a lot of people happy, including us.

Players exploited this unique sandbox feature from Battlefield 2042

Battlefield Portal was a distinct game mode made by Ripple Effect Studios (formerly...

Mondays, am I right? First you wake up on an alien planet in an outpost that’s leaking oxygen, surrounded by the bloody remains of your co-workers who you probably killed. Then I swear it’s all downhill from there. Don’t even ask me to bury their bodies until I’ve had my coffee! You wouldn’t like me when I’m cranky. I mean, you really wouldn’t like me.

“Ash” is a sci-fi/horror movie in the vein of “Alien” and “Planet of the Vampires” and “Galaxy of Terror” and “Pandorum” and “Event Horizon” and “The Thing” and “Leviathan” and “Screamers” and “The Cloverfield Paradox” and “Alien Cargo” and “Dracula 3000” and “Leprechaun 4: In Space.” It’s also clear that some of the people in the production liked playing “Dead Space,” “Doom,” “System Shock,” and/or “Portal,” to name a few. It’s hard to come...

Chicago – The 31st Slamdance Film Fest .. the first to take place in Los Angeles … had its share of significant World Premieres. On February 22nd, it was “Portal to Hell,” written and directed by Wally Bess, and featuring an ensemble cast which includes Trey Holland, Romina D’Ugo, Michael McDonald, Monet Weir and Richard Kind as Chip the Devil.

Patrick McDonald encountered them all on the Red Carpet, before their World Premiere at Quixote Studios, the hub of the in-person 2025 Slamdance Film Festival.

’Portal to Hell’ at 31st Slamdance Film Festival

Photo credit: Slamdance.com

Dunn (Trey Holland) is a debt collector. His life of routine is interrupted when a portal to hell appears in his local laundromat. A demon named Chip follows and explains in no uncertain terms that he’s there to drag Dunn’s neighbor, Mr. Bobshank (Keith David), to hell. A deal is offered - three souls to save Bobshank.

The Legend of Korra made waves with its finale back in 2014 for keeping the Spirit Portal open. In doing so, Korra may have just doomed the world in more ways than one. With the upcoming release of Avatar: Seven Havens, the new series has confirmed the worst for the Avatar. The world is on the brink of ruin after a devastating cataclysm and, instead of being viewed as the world's savior, the Avatar is now humanity's destroyer.

It's safe to say Korra's actions in allowing spirits and humans to mingle freely may not have been the best choice after all. Especially for the Avatar's reputation. There's a reason Avatar Wan separated both worlds to prevent violence and keep the balance. Ultimately, Korra's choice tarnished not only her legacy, but that of the Avatar as the destroyer of humanity.

Avatar: Seven Havens Revealed Avatar Korra's Worst Choice Korra is Still The...

With Nintendo Switch 2 knocking on the door, credible insider claims two of the biggest franchises from Xbox will surface on the upcoming handheld console. In February 2024, Microsoft began a focused effort to get its first-party games on third-party platforms. Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves were the first four Xbox games to be made available on several platforms.

Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be released soon. | Credit: Nintendo.

That was a good move considering the expansion of the platform with a potentially enlarged player base. But the recent report suggesting two very popular Microsoft franchises coming into the upcoming rival handheld console might not be a brave decision by the company, as Microsoft itself is working on a handheld device.

Is Microsoft digging its own grave by bringing exclusive titles on the Nintendo Switch 2? Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator are reportedly going to be...

The CEO of PlayStation doesn't believe console gaming is dead, and neither should you. Falling console sales, the rapidly declining practice of console exclusivity, and the advent of cloud gaming have caused some players to revive a familiar argument: that the age of console gaming is well and truly over. There may be some merit to the argument, as there are some worrying trends running rampant in the industry. But console gaming as a whole is far from dead, and one of the industry's heaviest hitters is here to prove it.

In an interview with Famitsu, translated by MP1st, Sony Interactive Entertainment Platform Business Group's CEO Hideaki Nishino reaffirmed that console gaming is here to stay, at least in his business plan. Regardless of which direction the industry appears to be moving in, he said, "there is no doubt that home video game consoles will remain at the center...

As Sony celebrated the 30th anniversary of PlayStation last month, the future of its consoles remains a key topic of discussion within the community. With the recent rise of cloud gaming and streaming services, many are speculating about the future of traditional gaming hardware, like PlayStation 5.

The rise of cloud gaming technology has raised questions. | Image Credit: Sony

Recently, Hideaki Nishino addressed these concerns in an interview. He assured that while cloud gaming is growing, dedicated consoles will continue to be at the core of Sony’s strategy for the foreseeable future. Nishino further added that the PS5, much like its predecessor is likely going to enjoy a long lifecycle.

Sony remains committed to hardware in an evolving gaming landscape Nishino shed some insights into the future of the company. | Image Credit: Sony

In a recent interview with Famitsu, Hideaki Nishino addressed concerns of the gaming community and explained the growing trend of cloud gaming,...

At first glance, Caeleb Dressel‘s YouTube channel seems like a typical creator hub. He shoots first-person footage, collaborates with his buddies, and shares his passion with thousands of subscribers. But Dressel possesses something that the typical YouTuber lacks: Nine Olympic gold medals.

Dressel, a swimming star for the U.S. at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Summer Olympics, is teaching his subscribers how to swim on his personal YouTube channel. Since relaunching the channel a month ago, Dressel has uploaded three videos, each of which breaks down a specific element of competitive swimming. The first of those videos — a primer for getting the “perfect start” — has earned close to 150,000 views.

SwimSwum notes that Dressel has a long history of sharing his thoughts with fans on YouTube. Before taking a hiatus from his channel, he created a since-deleted series called Dressel Dissects, in which he broke down some of his notable races. As...

In the handheld console market right now, the Steam Deck has become a household name. The console not only runs games via cloud streaming; you can also play games through its local storage as well, unlike the Ps Portal. And this unique feature keeps this console from Valve ahead of most of the contemporary handheld devices in the market.

Steam Deck is arguably the best handheld console in the market right now. | Credit: Valve.

However, two console giants, PlayStation and Xbox, are reportedly gearing up for handheld consoles, which might end the dominance of the Steam Deck in the market. That won’t be easy, but Valve’s device might fall short because of its anti-cheat policy.

Steam Deck programmer addresses the console’s anti-cheat system issue Steam has partnered with BattlEye. | Credit: Twitter/Destiny 2.

The Steam Deck is meant to play popular PC games in a compact form factor.

First-person shooter fans got to enjoy a lot of amazing games in 2024, but 2025 looks even more stacked with the likes of The Outer Worlds 2 and Splitgate 2 launching throughout the year. There are also a lot of great-looking indies dropping, some of which have incredibly unique art styles that are sure to propel them to Goty status. Suffice it to say, Fps fans will be busy in 2025.

Of course, 2024's offerings were great too, including the surprise hit, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. In fact, some of the best open-world Fps games ever made dropped in 2024. Hopefully, some of the most anticipated Fps games of 2025 will end up being just as fondly remembered too. Fortunately, there's a very good chance of that happening, as many of them look incredible.

Splitgate 2 (1047 Games) The Sequel To One Of The Best Free-To-Play Shooters

Splitgate was a smash hit when it was rereleased after a slightly underwhelming initial launch,...

Valve has come up with a new strategy to take on Microsoft and other Steam Deck competitors running on Windows 11 at the moment. It seems like Valve is on a quest to standardize the SteamOS across devices for better performance.

SteamOS is well-optimized to run all kinds of games. Image Credit: Valve

If the strategy is executed to perfection, then there is a high chance that we will soon see Microfost’s PC gaming market take a big hit. This is a response to the growing competition in the handheld gaming market, especially by devices like Rog Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, which run on Windows 11.

Windows 11 Might Not Be The Best Alternative For Handheld Industry And Valve Is Taking Advantage of It Steam Deck runs on Linux-based SteamOS. Image Credit: Steam

Windows 11 is not well optimized to run on gaming handheld consoles since its general design leads to inefficiencies,...

Cid’s Dayanand Shetty Recalls The Military Level Shooting For The Movie (Photo Credit – SonyLIV)

Cid is all set to return with a bang with a much-awaited season 2 on December 21, 2024. Fans are super excited to relive their nostalgia as their favorite crime show is gracing the TV screens. However, did you know that the cast of the show often had to shoot under some adverse situations for the episodes? Actor Dayanand Shetty, who played Daya on the show, recalled how he had to jump into manholes and sewers while shooting for the show.

According to a news report on MSN, Dayanand Shetty revealed in the AP podcast the shooting for Cid was done at a military level, and nobody could say no to get themselves dirty for a scene. He said., “We have never told the director that we can’t jump in that as it is dirty. We have got down in manholes,...

The following contains spoilers for Moana 2, now playing in theaters.

Moana 2 subtly hints at its big twist halfway through the movie, having Moana beat Maui in one key feat. The film’s beginning sets Moana to become Motunui's Tautai leader, a connector of the entire sea — making the storm god Nalo particularly keen on destroying her. Though this is a bigger ascension than her chief title in the first installment, the Disney sequel offers a twist, giving the Moana 2 character a role that extends beyond her people and to the realm of the gods.

Moana 2’s reviews praise the sequel for building on what came before and successfully developing Moana’s growth, as she now understands the stakes of her dreams and honors her responsibility to her island. Accordingly, Moana 2’s ending sees the leader sacrifice her life so that her people are connected to...

In the world of consoles, PlayStation holds a heavy ground. Despite being underestimated in the area of subscription services against the Xbox Game Pass, Sony’s console has always leaped over its arch-rival because of its superior hardware specifications and bigger exclusive library.

Ps Portal runs games through cloud-based streaming. | Credit: Sony.

However, unlike other handheld consoles, you cannot play PlayStation games on the go. Yes, there is Ps Portal but that is entirely cloud-based. And we are talking about something that will store games in real-time, just like the Nintendo model. And as things, that might be a reality pretty soon.

Sony Is Reportedly Working on a Handheld PlayStation 5 PlayStation might bring a handheld PS5. (Image of a PSP) | Credit: Sony.

Instead of streaming PS5 games through a home console, Sony is developing a portable device that will play them directly. It’s clear that competition in the handheld console market is increasing,...

For better or worse, the console war between PlayStation and Xbox has pushed the boundaries of innovations with its tech advancement and gaming experiences. While Nintendo has continued to innovate, it’s becoming evident that the original Switch is beginning to show its age. Enter the Switch 2, an array of hope amidst various leaks and rumors.

The wait for the successor to Switch continues as rumors and leaks continue to spread. | Image Credit: Nintendo

Over the years, it’s become clear that Nintendo always aims for innovation over conventional design. But what if this time it does not? By integrating a design and ergonomic feel similar to the PlayStation’s DualSense or Xbox controller, Switch 2 could tap into a global phenomenon that has shaped gamers’ expectations worldwide.

Nintendo Has the Opportunity to One-Up PlayStation and Xbox The company could adopt design elements from its competitors. | Image Credit: Nintendo

The PlayStation...

There's no doubt that Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service has proven to be a hit with players and a fierce competitor to Microsoft's own Xbox Game Pass. The ability for players to gain instant access to a slew of PlayStation's best and most popular titles only increases the system's popularity as the subscription service provides easier access to these sensational gaming experiences. Yet, there's one aspect in which Ps Plus pales in comparison to its competitor: cloud streaming.

The inclusion of Xbox Cloud Gaming in Game Pass is a huge benefit to members of the service. The ability to play from a huge selection of stellar games from a range of compatible smart devices allows for greater accessibility, as it removes the need to purchase a physical console, thereby making Game Pass a more affordable investment than Ps Plus, which was restricted to PlayStation consoles. That was until...

Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle has voiced support for the festival’s 2024 Best Documentary winner No Other Land and dismissed suggestions that comments made by co-directors Yuval Abraham and Basel Adra at the awards ceremony were antisemitic.

The festival posted the message from Tuttle on its Instagram account as the film begins its theatrical release in Germany, which has reignited local debate around the filmmakers and their work.

The co-directors – whose film documents the destruction of Palestinian villages in the West Bank by Israel – were publicly accused of antisemitism by Berlin’s mayor last February after Abraham criticized a “situation of apartheid” in Israel and called for a ceasefire in Gaza in his acceptance speech.

“No Other Land won the Berlinale Documentary Award, and also the Panorama Audience Award in February 2024. Israeli/Palestinian directing collective Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have crafted a frank, incisive, powerful...

Baldur's Gate 3 has been a treat for Dungeons & Dragons fans from the get-go, but thanks to opportunities introduced by its most recent update, it's on a path to becoming something even more special. Patch 7 for the game added a modding toolkit that makes custom content easier than ever before, and there's already been a lot of interesting content created in the toolkit. Although the toolkit still comes with some major restrictions, officially disallowing map editing and custom campaigns, some community solutions have bypassed these barriers to make it even more versatile and powerful.

Thanks to the new modding possibilities, Reddit user Foreign-Character-29 made a Baldur's Gate 3 recreation of the Yawning Inn from DnD, and the results are seriously impressive. Five screenshots show off details of a large taproom and everything that fills it, including the 40-foot well that grants adventurers access to the Undermountain beneath.

1st Floor of The Yawning...

Xbox players are in for a treat with the latest rumor of being able to play one’s full library on the go through the power of XCloud. The dream of taking a library of high-quality video games anywhere with a strong and stable internet connection on a smart device is now closer to reality if recent rumors are to be believed.

The gaming community can now explore the world to touch grass while still being able to play on the go. Image Credit: Microsoft

The idea of playing anywhere was truly fascinating and major gaming companies like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft had their respective attempts in that arena. Through mobile games, handheld devices, remote players, and whatnot, Microsoft has the edge thanks to cloud gaming.

The Xbox Community Is in for a Treat Once XCloud Is Fully up and Running to Play All Owned Games The Xbox player base...

As anticipation builds for MachineGames’ upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, fans have been eagerly dissecting every morsel of information about the game. However, a recent interview with the game’s design and creative directors at Gamescom 2024 has raised some eyebrows—particularly when it comes to the studio’s choice to make the game a first-person experience.

Many fans view the first-person option as a bad bet. | Image Credit: MachineGames

While the decision to put players directly in the shoes of the iconic adventurer is certainly intriguing, it also raises some questions about how the game will handle one of the series’ most beloved gameplay elements: puzzle-solving.

The Puzzle of First-Person Indiana Jones Puzzles

In the interview with GameRant, design director Jens Andersson and creative director Axel Torvenius talked about the challenges of translating Indiana Jones‘ iconic traps and puzzles into a first-person game. Andersson admitted that it has...

The X-Men prove to be no slouches at fending off Marvel's vampiric Blood Hunt, which mutant hero Magik proves with aplomb as she pushes her mutant gifts to their fullest potential. Using her teleporting "stepping discs" to save a village of human prisoners from an ancient vampire and his minions, Magik takes a page out of the famous video game Portal's playbook to put the kibosh on these bloodsuckers.

X-Men: Blood Hunt - Magik #1 written by Ashley Allen, with art by Jess Hervs, and Yen Nitro, covers Magik's time during the Blood Hunt as she hunts for a vampire nest in Siberia. In the process, she uses a technique that seems to have been inspired by Portal, the classic Valve puzzle-and-platform game. Placing portals directly above and below her, Magik throws herself into freefall to build up momentum before launching herself toward her foe at terminal velocity a move that comes straight from Portal.

As Half Life 2 approaches its 20th anniversary, there is new speculation that not Half Life 3, but something else is coming. While rumors about Half Life 3 have been heard for years, it seems Valve might have another trick up its sleeve to celebrate this milestone.

A recent update to Half Life 2’s Steam backend has sparked speculation that a major overhaul or re-release could be in the works, much like the one the original Half-Life received for its 25th anniversary last year.

Half Life 3 May Be Coming Soon, But What Does This Mean For Half Life 2

On August 17, 2024, Valve quietly added a “test” branch to Half Life 2’s backend on Steam. By itself, this might not seem particularly noteworthy, but the timing has gotten fans talking. With the 20th anniversary of Half Life 2 just around the corner in November, this update feels eerily similar to the one Valve released for the original Half Life last year.

Valorant is one of the most popular gaming titles in the world. Its diverse agent roster, team-based tactical gameplay, and highly optimized graphics have made the title take center stage.

Another reason for this game’s huge popularity is its intricate maps. There are a ton of unique maps in the game to enjoy some serious battles. Now, what will happen if one of them surfaces in another fan-favorite title?

Valorant Map Split Surfaces in Minecraft

We have seen how gamers can be super creative. Be it making mods or creating unique strategies, they have it all. Now a highly dedicated fan has made an entire popular Valorant map in the Minecraft setting, as shown in the images above.

We’ve created a copy of the Split map in Minecraft, what do you think?

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This sandbox title is probably the most played game in the world right...

The gaming community is excited once again as new rumors suggest the possibility of Half Life 3, a sequel long awaited by fans for almost two decades now. Yes, Half Life 3 rumors are back on the menu.

This time, the speculation comes from the resume of a voice actress named Natasha Chandel. Known for her work in several high-profile games, Chandel’s online resume lists a project titled “White Sands,” which is being produced by Valve.

Half Life 3 Might Have Been Revealed via a Resume Could we finally get the much-anticipated sequel to Half Life 2? Image via Valve

Gabe Follower, a user on X pointed out this discovery, sparking discussions and hopes among fans.

Half Life 3 No Fucking Way

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White Sands is not just a random name. It’s an actual location in New Mexico, famous for its vast white sand dunes and home to a National Park. Intriguingly,...

An occasional look at the surprising creative outlets of members of the Hollywood community.

Producer Denise Di Novi has been a fixture in Hollywood since she first arrived on the scene with Heathers, the pitch-black comedy that became one of the breakout hits at Sundance when that festival was establishing itself. She has followed with credits including Edward Scissorhands, Message In A Bottle, James and the Giant Peach, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Batman Returns, Little Women, Ed Wood and many others.

Di Novi will reveal another side of herself when she unveils Portal, an exhibit of her paintings beginning August 10 at the Honarker Foundation Gallery in Laguna Beach. The exhibition runs through September 14.

She is passionate about her art, though she cannot really describe her style, because she isn’t trained in the traditional manner. It is just something that bubbles up and comes out of her.

Valorant is one of the most popular titles in the world. This game has garnered a huge fan base in its four years of arrival. Now the game is eyeing a huge entry in the console market as well, which is just a matter of time now.

There’s another title that is hugely popular as well, both on PC and consoles, and that is Fortnite. Both games have completely different gameplay and mechanics. Now, what would happen if both of these titles got mixed together?

Valorant Map Gets Entry into the World of Fortnite

Fortnite player brings a Valorant map to the game. Image Credit: Epic Games

Uefn is a great way to make people super creative. We have previously seen some unique maps being created from this tool. Now, it’s time for ThisPotatoGuy, who has made a whole Valorant map in the Fortnite setting.

I imported a...

Quests from the Infinite Staircase includes 6 classic adventures from the 70s and 80s, updated for DnD 5e. Quests can be used standalone, dropped into pre-existing campaigns, or played in sequence for a complete campaign. The release date for Quests from the Infinite Staircase is July 16, 2024, with early access on July 9 through bundle pre-orders.

The next Dungeons & Dragons book on the horizon is Quests from the Infinite Staircase, an anthology of updated adventures from DnD's history. Pulling classic quests into one volume has proven to be a successful model for fifth edition DnD, with Tales from the Yawning Portal and Ghosts of Saltmarsh previously curating their own selections of memorable material. The adventures in Quests from the Infinite Staircase can be run standalone, dropped into pre-existing campaigns, or played in sequence to make a new campaign, making it a book that any group could get some value from.

This time around,...

PlayStation is one of the strongest brands in gaming and the company wanted to make it even more accessible through handheld devices. Remote play has ushered in a new era where the gaming community can stream their games on a tiny device and Sony gave them the best option.

In a recent blog, Sony is about to give the PlayStation Portal a much-needed upgrade that will make it even more usable and convenient with the use of public Wi-Fi. The idea is to play PS5 games away from the console or on the go and this update will make that vision achievable.

The Newest Update for the PlayStation Portal Is Quite Revolutionary Sony is about to give the gaming community a reason why the PlayStation handheld is worth grabbing.

Gaming handhelds are all the rage nowadays and Sony took a different approach with this device. Rather than have games run...

Valve is one of the most reputed video game companies in the industry. Having been in the industry for over 25 years, the company is known not only for cult video game series like Half-Life but also for revolutionizing the digital PC software marketplace with Steam.

Fans have asked the video company for Half-Life 3 for a long time. But to no avail. Now, it seems the company is all set to expand its horizons by releasing a 6v6 hero-shooter similar to Overwatch.

Valve’s 6v6 Hero Shooter, Deadlock’s Screenshots Leaked on Social Media No Half-Life 3, seemingly no problem.

Valve is a studio that makes headlines even when it doesn’t develop games for numerous reasons. Deadlock is allegedly an upcoming title being developed by the studio, and news about the game started doing the rounds on X and other social media platforms.

Independent video game reporter Tyler McVicker, creator of News Network,...

Last Sunday, Ava Louise and her boyfriend, Vinny Buffa, woke up in their home in Jersey City, took the train into Midtown Manhattan, and Louise flashed her boobs to the people of Dublin.

The 25-year-old OnlyFans creator’s transcontinental self-exposure was made possible thanks to an art installation known as the Portal, which connected people in New York City to those in the Irish capital via a 24-hour live video feed on display in two circular sculptures. The project was intended to foster goodwill and a sense of shared humanity...

Call of Duty and Fortnite are perhaps two of the most popular names you’ll hear in the video game industry. Both of these universes bring players in with the hope of action-packed gameplay, along with the freedom to personalize their playstyles based on each season and setting they’re diving into.

However, no matter how great a game, sometimes it can feel a bit much like playing the same thing over and over again. That’s where other games come in, and here are five of the most unique games you should try out if you haven’t already.

5. Return of the Obra Dinn This one’s a blend of creative art direction and puzzle-solving that truly challenges you.

At first glance, Return of the Obra Dinn seems like a work of art that’s not supposed to be played. Instead, you’d likely be admiring every frame and...

X-Men ’97: Captain America Returns ( Photo Credit – Disney+ Hotstar )

Every Marvel fan is currently busy binging on the X-Men ’97 series. The premise of the animated series picks up where the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series ends. The MCU series is created by Beau DeMayo. So far, seven episodes have dropped on Disney+ Hotstar. In the latest episode, ‘Bright Eyes’, the team has brought back Steve Rogers, aka Captain America.

In MCU movies, Chris Evans, who played Steve Rogers, is probably dead after Avengers: Endgame. But seeing the Cap return in X-Men ’97 made the Marvel fans happy. However, not everyone is pleased with the way they treated him in the animated series. Fans are unhappy with how the makers showed Steve’s alignment towards the government when he stood against their wrongdoings in movies. It’s a scene between Rogue (voiced by Lenore Zann) and Cap (Josh Keaton) that has got the reactions.

The PS6 may just be the next big thing in gaming. Be it exclusivity or free games through subscription services, console wars are a big aspect of the gaming world right now. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo—there are many options available for gaming fans, and each comes with some unique qualities. However, PlayStation and Xbox stand above the rest.

But sometimes fans want something that is compact yet powerful. On the list of handheld devices, there are many popular ones: the Nintendo Switch 2, the Valve Steam Deck, the Asus Rog Ally, and many more. As things stand, the long-haul console company of Sony is about to etch its name in the list once again.

The PS6 Handheld Version is on the Cards

Is the reported PS6 handheld version going to be a worthy successor to the legendary PSP?

According to credible leaker and YouTuber RedGaming Tech, the PS6 is going...

There have been many worries that Xbox could be leaving the console game after its recent announcements in terms of bringing its exclusives onto PlayStation, but luckily, due to a recent tease from Jez Corden of the Xbox Two Podcast, this could all be nothing to worry about.

According to Jez Corden, there is an Xbox handheld device that is currently designated as a prototype and could become one of the next console releases for Xbox. So far, there isn’t a lot of information teased about this handheld prototype, but it does seem to have one feature that the PlayStation Portal doesn’t.

An Xbox Handheld Could Be on the Way, and It Seems to Be an Upgrade to the Playstation Portal A new Xbox handheld device could be in the works.

When it comes to handheld devices, many developers have struggled to create a device that meets the demands of the public.

TikTok just held its biggest creator summit yet, and used the event to announce it’s making two big changes in monetization: first, it’s bringing the Creativity Program out of beta, and second, it’s expanding Live Subscriptions beyond live content.

The Creativity Program, as you probably know, is TikTok’s replacement for the $1 billion let’s-get-creators-paid fund it established in 2020. It first introduced the Creativity Program around this time last year, paying out only on videos longer than 60 seconds.

As TikTok revealed at its For Creators: Future Formats Summit today in Los Angeles, that stipulation is remaining as the program comes out of beta, but one thing that isn’t staying is the name. TikTok has gone from Creator Fund to Creativity Program and now to the (possibly permanent?) moniker Creator Rewards Program.

The Rewards Program will release in the coming weeks “with some improvements,” TikTok says, without...

The PlayStation portal has been around for just over two months now, the remote play device has been one of their most successful launches in recent memory becoming the fourth best-selling system in the United States for gaming, the system itself only allows players to connect to an already powered on PlayStation 5 that has a stable network connection.

However, this could all be about to change with a new hack released for the device this week that will elevate the portal to a whole new level. This hack may just make the device very much worth the money for those who love more than just their current PlayStation library

So what is this new hack for the Playstation portal? An X user confirmed in a post that Ppsspp is now native on the portal

Thanks to user @theflow0. we now know that the adaption is called Ppsspp and is now...

Canceling the PS4 to PS5 save data transfer is possible but not recommended due to the risk of data corruption. Turning off the PS5 during the transfer will restart the process, allowing the transfer to be skipped. To cancel the transfer on the PS4, shut it down completely and start it up in safe mode to "Rebuild Database" and preserve data.

The backward compatibility of the PlayStation 5 is a major point of its appeal, but transitioning over to the new console from the PS4 can be a confusing process with a lot of questions. This is especially true for players attached to accounts they've been using for a while, like a Psn profile. Luckily, for those coming to a PS5 from a PS4, the new console will display a prompt asking about save data transfer during its initial setup. This process isn't always smooth sailing, however, which can raise issues of its own.

Several X-Men-related characters seem set to appear in Deadpool 3, and more than one will likely fight with Wade Wilson. Characters like Blink, Domino, and Colossus have unique abilities that can give them an advantage over Deadpool. Characters with strong telepathic powers, such as Jason Stryker and Professor X, could potentially overpower Deadpool's chaotic mind.

Several of Fox's X-Men characters are confirmed or rumored to be appearing in Deadpool 3, the only MCU movie of 2024, which could see them taking on (and possibly beating) Deadpool in a fight. While Deadpool 3 is bound to depict Wolverine and Deadpool locked in a brutal to-and-fro as they struggle to overcome identical healing factors, there are plenty of other X-Men characters that would have a distinct edge over the Merc' with a Mouth. Part of what makes the mutants' inclusion in the MCU so exciting is the sheer breadth of their powers, with some being practically unbeatable.

Valve is notorious for never making a third game in any of its beloved series, but that hasn't stopped the games' communities from picking up the slack. Portal 2 is set to receive Portal: Revolution, a prequel mod with a new story, puzzles, and mechanics. The mod promises a runtime of 5–8 hours, almost matching the average time it takes to beat Portal 2.

Acclaimed developer Valve is well-known for its tendency not to revisit franchises after the second entry, but that doesn't mean that a game like Portal 2 can never be expanded upon. Portal 2 serves as a model sequel in many ways, taking the original game's interesting concept and story and expanding on it across the board without losing the fundamental ingenuity. It's hard to imagine a great way to revisit the Aperture Science Enrichment Center in Chell's shoes after the credits of Portal 2 roll, but there's still room for interesting surrounding stories in the facility.