Carley Garcia

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News Writer and Editor at Game Rant

Writing/ranting about games. News writer/editor at @GameRant 🎌JP-EN Translator at @asobisystem. FFXIV. Japanese Culture Obsessed for 25 years™

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets New Update for June 2025

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: A new patch has been released for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, largely addressing some issues with the title on the recently released Nintendo Switch. Since its release in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has consistently ranked among the most popular games for the Switch, and now, the title is finding new life on Nintendo's newest hybrid console. Prior to the console's release,...
Gears of War: Reloaded Is Running Another Beta Test This Weekend

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: The second remaster of the original 2006 third-person shooter, following 2015's Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Gears of War: Reloaded will mark the franchise's debut on PlayStation. Curiously, only those on Sony's flagship console will be able to purchase a physical edition of the game, with both Xbox and PC players only able to pre-order the title digitally. However, Xbox Game Pass...
Warner Bros. Games Restructuring to Focus on Four Key Franchises

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Ryan Evans |Carley Garcia

Warner Bros. Games has announced that it will be restructuring to focus on its major IP. More specifically the publisher wants to focus on Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones. This follows the missteps of several large games including Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and the shutdown of MultiVersus.
Pokemon Fan Shows Off Nurse Joy Cosplay

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

As the series approaches its 30th anniversary, Pokemon is showing no signs of slowing down, with plenty for fans to look forward to throughout 2025 and beyond. This week, it was announced that the new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Seven-Star Tera Raid boss for June would be Baxcalibur, with the beast slated to appear from June 19 until June 22.
Warner Bros. Games Announces Restructuring

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

Warner Bros. Games has announced that it will be restructuring in order to focus on four key franchises that have proven the most popular with players. After several major missteps, Warner Bros. Games is making some big changes to ensure that future releases are more well-received by audiences, as the company is home to some of the world's most beloved characters and series. Many fans lost faith in Warner Bros.
Nintendo Looking Into Reports of Swollen Switch 2 Batteries

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

Some Nintendo Switch 2 players are reporting issues with the console, with some worried that the system's lithium-ion battery may be swelling. While reception to the Switch 2 has been overwhelmingly positive so far, these issues may be something for fans of the new hybrid console to keep an eye out for while Nintendo looks into the matter.
An Xbox Game is Dominating the PlayStation Store Pre-Order Charts

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

Gears of War: Reloaded is currently at the top of the PS5 pre-order charts, with the once-Xbox-exclusive title quickly captivating Sony's audience. Scheduled to be released on August 26 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5, Gears of War: Reloaded is an updated version of the original Gears of War, released for the Xbox 360 nearly two decades ago.
Stellar Blade Director Has One Big Criticism of First Game

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

Stellar Blade has been a runaway success since launching on PS5 earlier this year, and its recent PC debut has only expanded its reach. Despite the game's strong reception, director Kim Hyung-tae says he isn’t entirely happy with the finished product. In a new interview, Hyung-tae revealed he feels the game's story is its weakest point.
Stellar Blade Director Has One Big Criticism of First Game

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

While Stellar Blade has been a massive hit since its initial release on the PS5 in early 2024, its director isn't satisfied with the game's story. Applauded for its fast-paced combat and customization options, Stellar Blade continues to pull in thousands of players daily, with numbers currently being boosted by the game's recent release on a new platform. Last week, Stellar Blade was released for PC, inviting an entirely new audience to experience Shift Up's renowned action-adventure romp.
Nintendo is Surveying Fans About the Switch 2

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Carley Garcia

Following the full reveal of the system in April, players were quickly enamored with Nintendo's new console, eager to see for themselves how the company would improve upon the now-legendary Switch. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 didn't exactly go smoothly, with many retailers struggling to keep up with demand and others suffering technical problems in the midst of the mad rush for countless gamers to secure one of the highly sought-after consoles.