Summary Pyramid Head is one of the most iconic characters in theSilent Hillfranchise and one fan has created a near identical cosplay to his initial character model from 2001’sSilent Hill 2. With theSilent Hill 2remake progressing towards release, the character’s design is being spotlighted by the fan base. Pyramid Headfirst appeared inSilent Hill 2andwas designed by Masahrio Ito. Initially, he was referred to as Red Pyramid Thing, gaining the name Pyramid Head from the player base....

There’s nothing more dangerous than aSquirrel with a Gun. Even among the field ofanimal mayhem games likeUntitled Goose Game, the squirrel poses a unique threat–and not just because it has a gun. Squirrel with a Gundeveloper Dan DeEntremont spoke with Game Rant about the kinds of things these armed rodents can do, especially with its pending PC release. Inhabiting the role of the squirrel, players will be able to use a small arsenal of weapons in creative ways, DeEntremont explained....

Imagine the mountain of MacGuffins that aStar Trekcrew would have if they tried to collect all of them at once. The writers have created so many different rocks, leaves, minerals, and mystery substances that cause endless unique effects. When a character in that universe wants to teleport or bring someone back from the dead, all they have to do is work tirelessly and brave impossible danger to find whatever kind of grass does the job....

Summary A great Starfleet officer is a dime a dozen inStar Trek, but only the best of the best have what it takes to make it in the medical field. After all, they literally hold the lives of precious crewmembers in their hands. They have to know what they’re doing, or else everyone around them is screwed. They also have to know how to roll with the punches that come with practicing medicine in wild space...

Quick Links Crew members are necessary for completing as many missions as possible in a day to maximize your Reputation rewards inSteamworld Heist 2. Each crew member also has their own strengths and weaknesses, while all being very customizable, but will alsocost Gallons to recruit. Recruiting as many crew members as possible will not only increase the amount of rewards you get from Reputation but can also give you more specialized options when tackling a difficult mission or boss fight....

Summary Street Fighter 6’s director, Takayuki Nakayama, recently showed off a piece of art that depicted Captain Kenzo Sawada from the 1994Street Fighterfilm that went unused in the game.Street Fighter 6has been a grand return to form for Capcom’s legendary fighting game franchise. Capcom’s fighting game has a number of familiar and new faces, either represented as fighters in the roster or opponents in the game’s World Tour Mode. One character that appears to have been considered to make an appearance inStreet Fighter 6was Captain Kenzo Sawada from the 1994 movie....

Counter-Strike 2 easily remains one of the most popular games one can play on PC in 2024, even as it has a growing competitive scene backed byits free-to-play nature. This is even as users tend to purchase the vaunted ‘Prime’ badge, which allows them to get drops, better matchmaking (with other paying players only), and the added benefit of the Prime-exclusive “Premier Mode”. Counter-Strike 2, much like its predecessors, makes for a significant chunk of the active player base on Steam, one of the largest platforms on PC regularly, leading charts in terms of both, peak and daily average active players....

Of the nearly a hundred armor sets inElden Ring, light armor sets are relatively hard to come by. There are plenty of robes and cloth garb that players can find and equip, and most of these are beneficial for one reason or another – usually with light armorElden Ringplayers will get better elemental and status effect resistancesthan heavier armors. But the lightest armor sets inElden Ringvary quite a lot in terms of usefulness atdifferent parts of the game....

Meta’s Quest platform has cemented itself as the most popular place to play VR. The Quest 3 might not have hit the blockbuster sales figures that the Quest 2 did yet, but with almost double the onboard processing power of its predecessor, it’s undoubtedly the best place to play standalone VR games. The library of games is vast and with entries split between the quest store and the app lab,it’s not always easy to tell the must-playfrom the must-avoid titles....

Summary One dedicatedThe Last of Us Part 2player recently showcased an impressive animation of Ellie playing Tim Henson’s riff fromClassical Dragon. The player shared the video on social media, where theLast of Us Part 2community praised their outstanding work. The Last of Us Part 2is the acclaimed sequel to thesuccessful and influentialThe Last of Us. Set in a post-apocalyptic United States, the game was developed by Naughty Dog and released in 2020....

Quick Links Ishana Shyamalan makes her directorial debut with thehorrorthriller,The Watchers,and it stars Dakota Fanning as a young artist who gets stranded in a forest in western Ireland, and meets three strangers and they all get stalked by a group of mysterious creatures. The movie was released by Warner Bros in theaters on June 7, and has had mixed reviews from fans and critics, and it has only grossed a lackluster $11 million at the worldwide box office so far....

Summary Sound is everything in competitive multiplayer games. Being able to hear your enemies move, reload, or reposition can provide a clear picture of their location and help you prepare in advance so you don’t get fragged. However,Apex Legendsis notorious for having muffled or nonexistent enemy sounds, which can leave you at a significant disadvantage. Adjusting the audio settings can help, but if you want louder footsteps with precise directional sound, you need a good pair of gaming headphones....

Summary Twitchserves as one of the most popular live streaming platforms, giving gamers the chance to shine and play their favorite titles for the masses who are eager to watch. Being successful onTwitchis a challenge, but if one is able to find the right game and develop a strong audience, it can be a worthwhile venture. Twitch also is a strong indicator of which games audiences are interested in seeing, and one of the year’s most surprising hits seems to be at the top....