The Case for Returnal 2

Returnalis another recent game in the ongoing roguelite/roguelike trend, but it thrived among its peers as a beloved science-fiction title with fantastic gunplay, special effects, and visuals. Trying to decipherwhat happened in protagonist Selene’s past, as well as understanding the composition of the alien planet she inhabits, makes each cycle rewarding with myriad options for exploration in order to optimize each run. Returnal’s Ascension updatereleased recently, enabling co-op and a new game mode called the Tower of Sisyphus....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Ruth Nguyen

The Last of Us Fans Are Interested in Learning More About Bill

The Last of Uscharacters are well-rounded and tragic, depicting the lives of individuals attempting to survive through a grisly apocalypse. But while Joel, Ellie, Abby, and others commonly stand withinThe Last of Us' limelight, there is another character that fans have recently shouted their praises toward.Please note that this article will have some SPOILERS forThe Last of Us. Players are introduced to Bill in his booby-trapped corner of Lincoln, Massachusetts, where tripwire explosives and craftable nail bombs also debut....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Donna Chavez

The Strongest Movie Characters of All Time

With hundreds of new Hollywood movies produced each and every year, viewers really are spoiled for choice these days. For many, there’s nothing better thana movie with a strong narrative, while others will naturally gravitate towards those with exhilarating action scenes and copious amounts of conflict. RELATED:The Strongest Comic Book Characters of All Time When it comes to the latter, havingintimidatingly powerful characterscan make a huge difference to how enjoyable a movie is....

May 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1423 words · Bruce Wheeler

The Witcher 3 Releases Patch 4.02

CD Projekt Red has announced the release of update 4.02 forThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The update comes three months afterThe Witcher 3’s next-gen update was first released, as the developer attempts to smooth out the remaining issues. Although many players suffered technical problems on the PC version ofThe Witcher 3’s next-gen update, it was generally well-received by the community. It brought a huge visual upgrade to one of the most beloved RPGs of all time, and alongsideThe WitcherTV series, drove a huge surge in interest in the franchise as a whole....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Heather Murphy DDS

Uncle From Another World: The Longest Thirteen-Episode Season in History

While theSEGA-inspiredUncle from Another Worldmay not be everyone’s cup of tea, many fans quickly became invested in Ojisan’s adventures, however, they are having a significantly tough time completing the first season. Unfortunately, Atelier Pontdarc Studioshave halted their production for a second time after only distributing 3 episodes since their recent hiatus during the July/August period. The show’s grand finale is scheduled to air six months (or more) after the first episode’s debut, essentially makingIsekai Ojisanthe longest-running anime season on record with barely more than ten episodes altogether....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Russell Jackson

WalkScape is a New Walking App Inspired by RuneScape

An indie developer is working on a new walking app inspired by the classic MMORPGRuneScapetitledWalkScape.The mobile app will let players complete quests, level up stats, and play through the story of a fantasy adventure just by walking around. The original version ofRuneScapelaunched in 2001 and continues to have an active community more than two decades later. RuneScape has had a significant impact on MMOs and RPGs in general and likely inspired a whole generation of current game developers....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Christopher King

Warzone 2.0's Splitting Circles Are a Game Changer

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0is now available to play, with many fans sinking their teeth into the highly anticipated sequel to Activision’s battle royale. This new title comes with a litany of changes that aim to take the formula of its predecessor in an engaging direction. While theseWarzone 2.0changes have manifested as things like brand-new game modes, many of them are key game mechanic adjustments compared to its previous installment. One of the most interesting changes made toWarzone 2....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Robert Cross

Weird Overwatch 2 Glitch Is Putting Players in Empty Lobbies

Summary A strangeOverwatch 2bug is making people join empty lobbies, players have complained online. The game, which was fully released late last year, has had other weird glitches in the past. Blizzard Entertainment’sOverwatch 2is the sequel to the legendary studio’s popular hero shooter from 2016 that was promised to have new PvE elements alongside additional heroes, maps, and modes. Since leaving early access in August, the title has exhibited unfortunate technical issues, with a recently reported bug forcing people to play in empty matches....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Harold Pham

Worst Things Wesker Has Ever Done In Resident Evil

Summary There have been a fair few villains that have appeared throughout theResident Evilseries, but by far the most iconic and recognizable of the bunch is Albert Wesker. Thesharp-tongued and charismaticsuperhuman has been an integral character in the plot ever since the very first game in the series, and even when he doesn’t make a physical appearance in a game, his lingering influence can always be felt in one way or another....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1083 words · Andrew Hall

10 Unanswered Questions We Have About Normal-Type Pokémon

When starting aPokémonadventure, young trainers will quickly find themselves battling some weak Pokémon. There are birds, bugs, rats, and other creatures that are found walking through the countryside. And for many trainers, this first Pokémon is often going to be a Normal-type. This is true even in spin-offs likePokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, where the first Pokémon you snag is the Normal-type Teddiursa. RELATED:Pokémon: Every Generation From Easiest To Hardest, Ranked Yet, it’s weird just how little consistency there is in Normal-type Pokémon....

May 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1071 words · Betty Pierce

Anime Villains Who Were Once Good People

A villain’s presence has always been essential to the anime genre. They’ve often been used as an impetus for the plot and a source of trouble for the characters. So, what characteristics do excellent anime villains need to have? Is it their authority, allure, or history that makes them so interesting? This piece focuses on a particular type of evil anime character: those that were formerly considered virtuous. RELATED:The Best Anime Villains Of All Time Beyond their villainy, these villains typically have interesting backstories....

May 23, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Pamela Carr PhD

Baldur's Gate 3 Split-Screen Co-Op Still Needs Some Big Improvements

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3split-screen co-op still needs some major improvements that will hopefully be implemented in future updates. In a day and age when many AAA games completely ignore split-screen co-op, it’s greatly appreciated thatBaldur’s Gate 3gives players the chance to experience the entire game in split-screen, even if it is sometimes rough around the edges. WhileBaldur’s Gate 3can be played solo, it can also be played by four players online or two players split-screen....

May 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1078 words · Brandi Gutierrez

Battle Royale Celebrates 20th Anniversary

At the dawn of the millennium, the nation collapsed. At fifteen percent unemployment, ten million were out of work. 800,000 students boycotted the school. The adults lost confidence, and fearing the youth, eventually passed the Millennium Educational Reform Act AKA: The BR Act. Battle Royale, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next month, is based on the novel by Koushun Takami of the same name, and was released in Japan on July 21, 2025....

May 23, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Nicole Russell