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Marvel Rivals: Everything You Need to Know About the New Chrono Shield Cards

Chrono Shield Cards are one of the most game‑changing tools introduced in Marvel Rivals’ competitive mode. They act like a one‑time buffer, protecting you from losing rank when you drop a competitive match.

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From Final Fantasy to Dragon Quest: Square Enix’s 5 Most Influential Titles

Square Enix is one of the largest developers in the gaming space today, especially in the RPG landscape. While the gaming giant has gone through many changes and consolidations or mergers over the years, one thing has stayed consistent: the studio produces games that have a profound impact on the gaming landscape.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Top 5 Best Impactful Zelda Endings

The Legend of Zelda franchise certainly doesn’t need any introduction to most gamers out there, nor does it really need any explanation of why it’s so well-known and beloved nearly 40 years after the release of the original game back in the 1980s.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Splitgate 2’s Political Firestorm Over 'MAGA' Hat

Ian Proulx, Creative Director of Splitgate 2 and CEO of 1047 Games, sparked controversy following his Summer Game Fest stage appearance. Proulx received significant backlash for his actions, which included wearing a questionable hat, criticizing Call of Duty, and announcing a battle royale mode.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Madden 26: Ultimate Team Players Rejoice As Solo Play Gets Much-Needed Boost

Madden 26 is on the horizon! One of the most popular modes for many players is Ultimate Team. In this mode, players get to build their dream team of past and present NFL stars and see how their team stacks up against the rest.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

The Nintendo Switch 2 Needs These 5 Awesome Sequels

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, people can speculate about what future games might arrive on the shiny new console. While we can safely expect games like a new mainline Mario game, a new Animal Crossing, and a new Super Smash Bros., some others might not be guaranteed, even if the public is begging for them.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Norman Reedus Praises Hideo Kojima’s Abstract Direction for Death Stranding 2

Hideo Kojima’s reaction towards overwhelmingly positive tester feedback for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was surprising to say to least. Specifically, Kojima expressed conflicted feelings regarding these reviews, stating a preference for creating controversial games rather than conventional blockbusters demanding high approval ratings.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Destiny 2: Xur’s Offerings For June 13th to June 17th

Xur has returned to the Destiny 2 Tower this weekend with new offerings. He remains in the same spot as always, in the Bazaar, near Ikora Rey and Suraya Hawthrone.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

The Sims 4 Enchanting New Expansion Add Fairies Plus a Free Event

The Sims 4 has announced their 19th expansion, and fans are finally getting one of their most requested features… FAIRIES! The game is nearly 11 years old and still arguably the most popular life sim, and this expansion is packed with features that fans can be excited about.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Sony’s PS5 Ecosystem vs Nintendo’s Record Launch

Although the global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 has generated significant industry attention, Sony Interactive Entertainment expressed confidence in PlayStation 5’s position despite the new competitor.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Final Fantasy’s Tiamat the Terrifying: Every Incarnation of The Formidable Queen of Dragons Within The Franchise, Ranked!

There are just some bosses that stay at the top of the food chain, no matter which game they end up making an appearance in. Tiamat, the six-headed dragon, is one of these for Final Fantasy.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Is The Alters Worth Playing? Review of the New Sci-Fi Survival Game

We have it, people of Earth! The Alters has finally been released, much to the joyous cheers of the people and the heartbroken sobbing of my piggy bank glass shards.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

Easing Into the Abyss: Top Soulslikes Gentler Than Dark Souls

While Dark Souls and its ilk are revered for their brutal difficulty, many soulslike games offer a smoother difficulty curve that makes the genre more approachable.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 14

5 Best Turn-Based RPGs You’ll Love Playing in 2025

Turn-based RPGs are a foundation of not just the larger RPG genre but of the video game industry as a whole. In the Japanese market, turn-based games have been one of the most popular genres in the region.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 13

Madden 26 Football Weather: Cool New Feature Or The Next Failed Experiment?

Madden 26 has been announced, and with it comes a slew of brand-new features. Every year, EA Sports comes out with new features to help the game feel more immersive.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 13

Sony PlayStation 6 Hype Grows on 124M Foundation

Sony Interactive Entertainment previously presented PlayStation user data during its May 2024 business segment meeting, revealing approximately 49 million monthly active users each for PS4 and PS5.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 13

Madden 26: Coach DNA Set To Make Gameplay Even More Immersive

Madden 26 has its official trailer. For many people, the NFL season begins when the latest version of the popular video game releases. One of the challenges EA Sports has every year is making each installment feel new and different.

Video Games News / Gaming on ClutchPoints / June 13

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 38 Answers

We got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 38 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 13

Season 17 in Overwatch 2 Brings a Size Decrease to a Carefree Omnic

The Weekly Recall for Overwatch gave us three changes coming in Season 17. All three changes are in balance changes, with two of them aiming to change the overall Overwatch 2 gameplay.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 13

New Roblox Grow A Garden Event: How To Snag Nectarines

“Grow A Garden” has quickly become one of Roblox’s top games, with an average of over 11.7 million users as of May 2025. “Grow A Garden” is a Roblox game designed for players to, as the title suggests, grow their own garden.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 13

Tencent’s Bold Bid for Nexon Raises Eyebrows

Well, we have a report that Tencent is, once again, reaching into the proverbial pot of video game businesses for another piece of bacon. According to Bloomberg, Tencent has set its sights on acquiring Nexon, a company currently estimated at a hefty $15 billion (quite a few zeros in the wallet there).

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / June 13

Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine Weapons to Farm for the Edge of Fate

All the dungeons will become available soon in the Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine event. Similar to the Episode weapons, all drops from the Rite of the Nine will leave the game with the Edge of Fate expansion.

Video Games News / Nerdist / June 10

Neil Druckmann Says, ‘Don’t Bet On’ THE LAST OF US Part 3 & Other Updates on a New TLOU Game

With so much excitement about The Last of Us series, fans are understandably curious if there’s a new burst of life in store for the games as well. But creator Neil Druckmann didn’t sound too optimistic about a third The Last of Us game when he last spoke about it in March 2025.

Video Games News / Nerdist / June 9

Xbox Announces ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds, Its Answer to Steam Deck and Switch

This was already a big week for handheld gaming enthusiasts. Nintendo’s Switch 2 arrived (mostly) in stores after years of anticipation. Now Microsoft has declared it’s ready to compete in that lucrative market.

Video Games News / Nerdist / June 9

CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 7 Teaser Looks Like a BLADE RUNNER Hell

Few video game franchises have as much staying power as Call of Duty. The first-person shooter series first dropped a game in 2003 and, 2004 notwithstanding, has released a new entry every year hence.