Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Min Min Was Almost Much Different

Min Min, the latestSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDLCcharacter, has made quite a splash since she joined the fighting game’s roster. But game designer Masahiro Sakurai recently revealed that players almost got a completely different version of the character. Min Min is one of the most unique characters inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Most characters have a button for normal attacks and a button for special attacks, the A and B buttons respectively. However, with Min Min, the normal attack button control’s her left ARM while the special attack button, with some exceptions, controls her right ARM....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Kyle Stone

Tales of the Shire Would Leave Money on the Table Without One Crossover

Summary Ever since the Peter Jackson films, many Tolkien fans would jump at a chance to visit the Shire. Thankfully for them,Tales of the Shireis a surefire way to scratch that itch. A marriage ofAnimal Crossingand the idyllic land of the Hobbits, the game is shaping up to be a bright, relaxing title forLord of the Ringsfans looking for a more laid back gaming experience. From decorating their own cozy little Hobbit hole to partaking inthe Shire’s many parties and festivities, it’s the closest fans can get to actually being in the iconic fantasy setting short of hopping a plane to visit the actual filming location in New Zealand....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Kaylee Green

The 12 Best Boss Rush Games, Ranked

There are a lot of games out there that include a high number of boss fights in them, but only a small portion of these games can actually be considered ‘boss rush’ titles. To be more specific, boss rush games are ones where the game is entirely (or almost entirely) dedicated to fighting boss after boss until the game is over. There’s not much fluff in between each fight, and the actual gameplay loop mostly involves solving each boss fight in order to reach the credits....

July 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1377 words · William Evans

The Best 5-Star Operators in Arknights

Thegacha-gamegenre has grown dramatically over the past few years, though only a few titles have stood the test of time and retained a sizable community. One of those games isArknights,a tactical tower defense game that introduces gacha aspects with a massive roster of beautifully crafted characters. RELATED:Tower Of Fantasy: Best Melee Mimics Arknight excels in nearly every area, while also challenging players to make the strongest team possible. Like manyother gacha games,Arknightshas a star-level system starting at one and ending at six....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Ashley Snyder

The Best Pistols In Once Human, Ranked

Players who are into horror, and would like to try something with a very Lovecraftian flavor, could try outOnce Human.This is ahorror survival gamethat uses survival gameplay as a backbone, whilst projecting an intriguing story arc. Although it is free-to-play, there is a cash shop that sells cosmetic items, and an optional monthly battle pass available as well. Most players in thissurvival FPSwill use a pistol as a secondary weapon, a sidearm if you will....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · John Diaz

The Finals Players Are Split Over the Battle Pass' Size

Summary Players of the free-to-play extraction shooterThe Finalsare divided over the current state of the game’s battle pass. While some claimed they were perfectly fine with how the system worked, others said it was slow to progress through and that at some point the battle pass becomes impossible to finish. Released earlier this month by the Stockholm-based Embark Studios,The Finalshas become a massive hit among FPS fans, with the title consistently placing in Steam’s top ten most played games....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Catherine Daniels

The Next Little Nightmares Game Could Already Be in Development

The next game in theLittle Nightmaressaga may already be in the early stages of development. According to a job posting for Bandai Namco, there is a job opening for the puzzle-platforming horror game. The listing indicates thatLittle Nightmaresis now a headline IP for the publisher. Little Nightmaresburst onto the gaming scene in 2017 as a cult-classic indie game. The mix of charm and horror, thanks to a unique art style and premise, made the game a must-play for many....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Michael Webb

The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon Spinoff Won't Be 'More Of The Same'

The Walking Dead’s Daryl Dixon spinoff featuring Norman Reedus will tell a new story. Director and executive producer Greg Nicotero promised this to fans in the face of franchise fatigue. AlthoughThe Walking Dead’s ratings dropped towards the end of its 11-season run, the show still commands a die-hard fanbase.The Walking Dead’s popularity has already spawned three spinoff shows:Fear the Walking Dead,Tales of the Walking Dead,andThe Walking Dead: World Beyond. If fans were worried about getting their zombie fix, AMC announced three new spinoffs starring some of the franchise’s most beloved characters....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Sherry Gonzalez

This Underrated Anthology Was Made By Horror’s Best Filmmakers

Anthology films, much like short story collections, are difficult to make. People will naturally resonate with some stories over others, causing dull points throughout the film. When making a horror anthology especially, things need to be kept not only fun and exciting but a bit scary as well. This is why it sometimes takes the best of the best to make a good one. The early 1990s are often seen as a bit of a weird spot for horror as a genre....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Jeremiah Lee

Thunderbolts Movie In The Works At Marvel Studios With Jake Schreier

TheThunderboltsare officially coming to the MCU after months, if not years, of speculation.Marvel Studioshas tapped Jake Schreier to direct from a script penned byBlack Widowwriter Eric Pearson. Rumours of a Thunderbolts film fromMarvel Studioshave been present for years, but the speculation grew rapidly whenThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierintroduced Julia Louis-Dreyfusas Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Because de Fontaine made her debut by recruiting Wyatt Russell’s disgraced John Walker, and the post-credits scene forBlack Widowestablished she had a working relationship with Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, most fans assumed the mysterious newcomer was forming some sort of team consisting of the MCU’s shadier characters....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Ronald Petersen MD

Why There Hasn't Been a Third Ori Game Yet

Despite bothOrigames receiving critical acclaim from players and critics alike, the series seems to have come to an abrupt halt as developer Moon Studios moves on to other projects. With gamers' obsession for trilogies and rules-of-three, many have been left wondering why a third game hasn’t happened yet and if a threequel follow-up could ever happen at all. While there are some obvious challenges that a thirdOrigame would need to overcome, there are other more complex factors that emerged following the launch ofOri and The Will of The Wispsthat may have grounded the series indefinitely....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 993 words · Joan Armstrong

Wife Shows Off Husband's Incredible Miniature Collection He's Been Building for 48 Years

A woman recently shared her husband’sDungeons and DragonsandWarhammerminiature collection on social media, most of which were collected and painted during his free time for the last 48 years. This collection includes literally hundreds if not thousands of miniatures that can be used intabletop games likeD&D, and it looks quite impressive. TheDungeons and Dragonsfranchise is almost 50 years old at the moment, spawningmany memorableD&Dcampaigns, and releasing a countless number of miniatures over the years....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Whitney Lopez

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(All Stone Tablet Locations)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomside quest “Message From An Ancient Era” presents a one-of-a-kind challenging adventure wherein Link embarks on a remarkable journey across the many sky islands scattered throughout Hyrule. To aid an archaeologist named Wortsworth, players must skillfully employ their fusing, gliding, and general navigation skills to locate ancient stone tablets hidden on these islands. Unfortunately, Link is unfamiliar with the language of ancient Hyrule; thus, his mission involves photographing each tablet, using the Purah Pad, and returning to Wortsworth with his discoveries....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1119 words · Tamara Russo