10 Games Everyone Has In Their Backlog (But Shouldn't)

I don’t think I ever heard the term “backlog” before the advent ofSteam, and especially Steam sales and Humble Bundles. All of a sudden, one day in the mid-2000s, we were all up to our necks in games impulse-purchased on a flash discount so deep, it felt like a dream. No matter how much we all played, the backlog just kept getting bigger and bigger, and it still continues into the modern age....

July 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2322 words · Amanda Hayes

10 Most Loyal Anime Dogs, Ranked

Dogs have long been man’s best friend, known for their unwavering loyalty and affection. This holds true even in theworld of anime, where canine companions play a vital role. Though animators have creative license to dream up fantastical creatures, there’s something familiar and heartwarming about a faithful hound at a character’s side. 10 Best Animal Companions In Anime Animal companions are prevalent in anime. Whether for emotional support or to act as the mascot of a show, the best ones have left quite an impact....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1365 words · Kyle Christensen

Alan Wake is Seemingly Crossing Over with Control in New DLC Arriving Next Year

We already knew thatControlwas planned to get DLC after launch, but as of today, we now know more specifically what to expect of the game in the coming months. Remedy Entertainment this morning released the content roadmap forControlthat will carry the game into 2020. Of the new arrivals planned inControlbefore the end of the year, a photo mode is now officially planned to arrive at some point this fall before a new game mode, called Expeditions, will be landing in December....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Michelle Moran

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Writer Reveals Interesting Details on New Wrath of the Druids DLC

Ubisoft’s associate narrative director explains more about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Wrath of the Druids DLC Assassin’s Creed Valhallais a stunning game set in the years 872–878 AD during the Viking invasion of Britain that follows the adventures of Eivor, a Viking warrior. In the game’s new DLC,Wrath of the Druids, the compelling Norse mythology story will continue but this time, players will get a taste of the green shores of Ireland as it focuses on investigating an ancient druidic cult rich in Gaelic myth and folklore....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Rachel Henry

Bethesda Announces Orion; Software That Will Allow Developers to Optimize Games for Streaming

DuringBethesda’s E3 2019 press conference, the company announced Orion, new software that’ll allow developers to optimize their games for streaming. This software technology should allow streaming options on the upcoming consoles from Sony and Microsoft, as well as the Google Stadia to work well. If you’d like to try out Orion for yourself, Bethesda will allow players to playDOOM (2017). All you have to do is register over atSlayersclub.com. More information regarding that will be revealed within the coming weeks....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Samantha Morris

Blue Lock Episode 20 Release Date And Time

Blue LockEpisode 20 will be released onSaturday, February 25th at 11:00 AM PST.Local networks like TV Asahi will air the new episode for fans in Japan, while international fans can enjoy it onCrunchyroll.Netflixis also airing the series, but only within select regions of Asia, which includes India, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand. The release time will vary depending on your region: RELATED:Blue Lock: Best Moments, Ranked After a close match, Team White managed to steal the win from Team Red and choose Chigiri as their fourth player....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Heidi Chapman

Bungie Says it Will Remain Committed to Destiny in the Long-Term Following Activision Split

It has been over a week since the news broke thatActivision and developer Bungie would be parting ways, with the latter retaining the rights to theDestinyIP in the split. Since that time, many have wondered what would be the next steps for Bungie following this move and more so, what it would mean for the future ofDestinyas a whole. Well, that image has come just a bit more into view after Bungie Director Luke Smith posted a new message on the developer’s website....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Steve Morrow

Dandadan Has 1 Major Reason for One Piece Fans to Jump Straight Into it to Forget the Excruciating Anime Hiatus

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The six-month hiatus of Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceanime has come as a big shock to the fans of the series. The series has been growing continuously for almost thirty years without any major break, and now that it has entered the final saga of the narrative, the hiatus felt like a heartbreak. However, there is still some hope for fans in the form ofDandadan....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · John Chang

Demon's Souls Review — The Beginning is the End

Nearly four years ago when I first joined DualShockers, I wouldn’t have ever considered calling theSoulsseries my favorite franchise in all of gaming. At that point in 2017 I had only ever playedBloodborne, which I adored, but theDark Soulstrilogy and its predecessor weren’t games I had dug into yet. As I continued on here at DualShockers, I slowly worked my way through all other entries in the series over the years, growing to love them more and more with each installment (except for you,Dark Souls 2)....

July 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1585 words · Ashley Fox

Diablo 4's Cosmetics Shop Is A Boring Kind Of Hell

Diablo 4has a cash shop, and I’m mad about it! Well, at least that’s how the story usually goes. People have been complaining about the cash shop since the game launched, and I think a lot of good points have been made:Items are overpriced.Items are bundled in a way that makes the pricing even worse. Platinum itself is overpriced. RELATED:Diablo 4’s Endgame Starts in The Wrong Place But I’ve got another kind of problem: nothing in the shop excites me....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Thomas Stokes

Did Seth Rollins Suffer the Same Fate as Becky Lynch Ahead of His MCU Debut in Captain America 4?

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Seth Rollins, known for delivering the greatest Money in the Bank cash-in and becoming a celebrated WWE star since his iconic heel-turn in 2014, was poised to make a move to Hollywood. However, recent rumors suggest that this plan might not materialize, something that fans might not like one bit. Seth Rollins was set to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut inCaptain America: Brave New World, where he was set to be part of the Serpent Society....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Michael Gordon

Dwayne Johnson May Be Returning To WWE In Just Under 2 Months

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Dwayne Johnson has been teasing his WWE return for months now and even fans are excited to see their favorite star inside the squared ring again. while he had retired back in 2019 for good, the Hollywood superstar made a surprise appearance recently this year in September at the SmackDown. TheBlack Adamstar, who had earlier revealed ‘failed’ plans to have a match against his cousin Roman Reigns in WrestleMania39, recently teased that he might be returning to Wrestling again in a recent Instagram post....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Nancy Mack

Endless Dungeon New Testing Session Is Live Until Next Week

A second testing phase is already live forEndless Dungeon, and you’re able to play a pre-release version of the game featuring new classes in both solo and co-op modes for a limited time until November 28. The entry to testing session is free (courtesy ofEuro Gamer). Endless Dungeon is the next title in the Endless franchise and the upcoming project fromAmplitude, the team behindHumankind. Unlike the previous Endless entries such asSpaceandLegend, Endless Dungeon is not a 4X strategy game....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Tim Castro