The Last Of Us: Episode 3 Achieves Something The Game Didn't

The following article contains spoilers for Episode 3 of The Last of Us. This week’s episode ofThe Last of Usdoes not include a lot of action, and is in fact a standalone hour-long journey of Bill and Frank’s love story. While the game did hint towards a relationship between the two, players never got to experience their backstory. The HBO series decided to change that and offered an entire episode on love in a hopeless place....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Bryan Benson

The Longest First-Party Nintendo Switch Games

Most modern video games offer pretty good value for money, especially considering how expensive it can be to go out and see a movie these days. For $60 or so, players can usually expect at least 20 hours of entertainment in return, thoughsome titles provide considerably more than otherswhen it comes to length and overall replayability. Nintendo games aren’t really renowned for these attributes, with quality and originality usually taking priority during the development phase....

July 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1584 words · Travis Frey

The Mandalorian Doc Reveals Why Star Wars Actor Ahmed Best Returned

A new bit of behind-the-scenes info from the belovedStar WarsseriesThe Mandalorianon Disney Plus has shed new light on the decision to bring back Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best. After enduring a rough couple of decades thanks to toxic fans, Best finally got to enjoy a piece of the honor he has long deserved, and the decision to feature him wasn’t made lightly. The Mandalorianseason 3 saw several incredible guest appearances....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Billy Olson

The Thing Deserves Its Own 80s Cult Revival in Video Games

Immensely popular franchises and IPs hold their longevity in a number of different ways depending on the genre and generation wherein they are released. Some may have garnered instantaneous success and went on to release many more sequels, while some may have released to a poor critical reception and only years later found a cult following to reinvigorate it with new audiences. In terms of how this success translates to games, let alone spinoffs or sequels in other media, it is usually through the persistence of an IP as a reliable brand....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Pamela Patton

Things The ESO Does Better Than Most Other MMOs

As the name would suggest, MMORPGs are a highly popular genre of game. With an impressive audience of hardcore and casual gamers alike, titles likeWorld of Warcraft,Runescape, andGuild Warsstill attract millions of players every day. Each game has its own strengths and weaknesses, andThe Elder Scrolls Onlineis no different. RELATED:Elder Scrolls Online: Reasons The MMORPG Is Still Worth Playing A unique collaboration between ZeniMax Studio and Bethesda Softworks,ESOwas first released back in 2014 and has since garnered a substantial player base that continues to log back in to resume their adventure in Tamriel....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Todd Hensley

Why Fans Should Keep An Eye on Cyberpunk 2077's 1.5 Patch

Probably most well-known for its turbulent development history and disappointing debut,Cyberpunk 2077is a game that has divided fans. However, CD Projekt Red’s dystopian action RPG has recently started to win back players and convert skeptics to fans. With a handful of patches and updates already underCyberpunk 2077’s belt, the game has slowly made progress, going from a buggy mess that was pulled from shelves shortly after release to a more playable and enjoyable experience....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Corey Graves

Wonder Woman's Best Looks Ever

Wonder Womanis one of the most iconic and popular superheroes, not just in DC but overall. Despite that, it took her a long time before she got her first solo movie. This happened only in 2017, and it further cemented Wonder Woman’s importance as a hero. RELATED:Most Terrifying Versions Of Wonder Woman Just like multiple superheroes,Wonder Womanhas one most familiar established look in the comics and movies alike, but she likes to switch things over from time to time....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Timothy Bailey

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Amiibo Relaunching for Age of Calamity

With the recent announcement ofHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, many fans of the Nintendo franchise are excited for the game to release in November. The newestLegend of Zeldagame will give context to the story ofBreath of the Wild, as well as the Champions of Hyrule. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, will allow players to experience the world of Hyrule as it was 100 years before the events ofBreath of the Wild....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Madeline Walsh

Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Shee Vaneer Shrine Walkthrough

There are a grand total of 120 shrines inLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Each has its own unique puzzle inside that need theSheikah slate’s Runic powersas well as the player’s wits to complete. One of the more difficult shrines to figure out is the Shee Vaneer Shrine. The Shee Vaneer Shrine in Breath of the Wild The Shee Vaneer Shrine is located in West Necluda, west of the Hateno Tower and southwest ofKakariko Village....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Daniel Barnes

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fan Creates Stained Glass Master Sword

Summary An inspiredThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfan spent hours creating a stained glass version of Link’s iconic weapon, the Master Sword. This creation depicts the Master Sword as it appears inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomafter the awakening of Ganondorf. The Master Sword isone of the most popular weapons inThe Legend of Zelda, appearing for the first time in 1992’sA Link to the Past. This legendary sword has appeared in most entries inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, allowing Link to defend Hyrule and save his beloved princess....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Laura Baxter

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(& What to Do With It)

Quick Links The Noble Pursuit drink was part of a Shrine Quest inBreath of the Wild (BotW), but inTears of the Kingdom, Link can buy one for himself. Unless players know the recipe for Noble Pursuit, it won’t be obtainable until some progress has been made in one of the main quests. Once it becomes available, it can be purchased in Gerudo Town. ReturningBotWfans may be wondering if Noble Pursuit is required for unlocking a Shrine....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · James Evans

Act Fast and Get Among Us: Impostor Edition for PS4 for Nearly Half Off

Impostor Edition PS4 WHERE TO PLAY Among Us is a social deduction game that casts players as either Crewmates or Impostors. The latter’s goal is to sabotage or kill the former; conversely, Crewmates need to complete their mission or figure out the Impostors' identities as they complete tasks on the ship.The Impostor Edition also features all DLC items, including Airship, Skins, Pets, and more. Amazonis currently offering a notable deal onAmong Us: Impostor Editionfor PlayStation 4, which is a package that includes not just the base game but also a plethora of DLC items....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Martin Shaw

Avatar: Using Sci-fi Tropes Differently

It’s fair to say that James Cameron’sAvatarfilms borrow a lot of things from a lot of different sources. Some have accused it of being a ripoff of films likeDances with WolvesandPocahontasbut set in space. Interestingly, much less is made of the myriad of science fiction tropes it weaves into its fantastical alien world. Despite years of terrible media critique arguing otherwise, there’s nothingwrong with narrative tropes. They’re just concepts that pop up often in specific stories and genres....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Yvonne Greene