How the Fireflies Factor Into The Last of Us Part 2

For those followingThe Last of Us Part 2, fans will likely remember the second official trailer for the game being very different and very controversial. Brutality aside, the main thing was every single character shown was new. Everything was cryptic, with many of the characters speaking in code and plenty of people getting maimed and killed. Some even theorized it was a radicalized version of the Fireflies that Ellie and Joel encountered during the event of the first game....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Melanie Lewis

Incursion Painting Guide (Serpent Crest Shield Location): Shadow Of The Erdtree

Quick Links Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtreehas an entirely new region for players to explore known as the Shadow World. This land is full of new enemies, bosses, weapons, and armor for players to find and use. With theDLC being much more challenging, players should look around for new gear and options to better handle the challenges ahead. Like the base game, some of these items are more difficult to find and will require the completion of a puzzle....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Tammy Hernandez

It Takes Two Gameplay Trailer Shows 'Insane' Variety

Hazelight Studios has built a reputation for creating unique co-op only adventures, with the award-winningA Way Outsetting the stage for the studio’s next ambitious co-op project,It Takes Two. Set to launch next month,It Takes Twois a co-op only adventure game that looks like it will have a ton of gameplay variety, with game director Josef Fares recently showing off that variety in a new trailer. The newIt Takes Twogameplay trailer first sets the stage by explaining the story....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · David Reed

It's Time for a Digimon World Remaster Collection

Digimonvideo games have been in an awkward and stagnant state for the past few years. Since 2018, the only major game thatDigimonfans have been looking forward to isDigimon Survive. Only mobile games that have all terminated their services and region-specific spin-offs have come out during that time. The last major game to come out was 2019’sDigimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition, which is a collection of two prior games made available on all platforms....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Christopher Wilson

Jack Black Reimagines Thor: Ragnarok And It's Hilarious

Comedian Jack Black seems to know classic rock and the Marvel cinematic universe go incredibly well together, particularly inThor: Ragnarok. It’s been that way ever since the first scene inIron Man,which begins with the iconic guitar riff from AC/DC’s “Back in Black,” and continued withGuardians of the Galaxy’sfunky vibes andCaptain Marvel’sode to the 90’s soundtrack. Throughout the years, Marvel has done a fantastic job unearthing lesser-known songs and introducing classic tunes to newer generations, as is the case forThor: Ragnarok’sepic final battle scene, which features Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Scott Johnson

Kyoto Animation's Most Underappreciated Anime

Kyoto Animation has achieved a rather illustrious status in the community and could deservedlybe called one of the best studios in Japan. Their sparkly and moody teen dramas likeA Silent Voiceor their melodramatic character studies likeViolet Evergardenget no shortage of praise, butBeyond the Boundary, orKyoukai no Kanata, doesn’t get praised enough. Most KyoAni fans will know Taichi Ishidate’s most iconic work to date,Violet Evergarden, of which he directed the whole series, but fewer talk about his directorial debut with 2013’sBeyond the Boundary....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1176 words · David Thompson

Like a Dragon News Could Be Coming Next Week

Summary The development studio behind the storiedLike a Dragonfranchise has urged fans to tune in on April 1 for a special announcement.Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthreleased back in January to critical acclaim. Joining franchise icon Kazuma Kiryu and upbeat newcomer Ichiban Kasuga,Infinite Wealthis the largest entry in the series yet, boasting new adventures in Hawaii and Japan, and introducing several fresh faces to the already large web of characters. It’s been quite a busy twelve months for the beloved action series....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Crystal Cortez

Most Beginner-Friendly RTS Games

The launch of RTS giants likeAge of Empires 4brought a wave of excitement for fans of the genre. And the best games to get the first Real-time Strategy experience are numerous.RTS games(or real-time strategy Games) are a very fast-paced version of their progenitors, strategy games. RTS games force the players to adjust and respond in a real-time scenario, unlike normal strategy games. This makes each game very fast-paced and dynamic....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1213 words · Kimberly Andersen

My Hero One's Justice 2 Adds English Voice Acting and DLC Characters

Western fans ofMy Hero Academiawho have been clamoring for an English dub inMy Hero One’s Justice 2have reason to celebrate. Alongside a new addition to the cast, fans now have the chance to switch voices over to their preference. With the release of the latest update, players are given the option to switch over to the English dub for the first time in the franchise. This means that fans accustomed to the English voices can now hear the talented cast delivering some action packed screams inMy Hero One’s Justice 2....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Martin Parker

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #255 July 01, 2025

If you love word puzzles and general trivia knowledge,Connectionsis the puzzle game for you. Every day, this short puzzle game presents a new selection of sixteen words; you need to sort them into four mystery categories with less than four misses. In order to win, you will need to know more than just therules ofConnections; you’ll also have to be familiar with the category and be able to think outside the box....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Mr. John Luna

Next Batman Game Title Leaked by Website Domain

Not too long ago, DC announced its upcomingFandome Event, which is set to take place in August. There’s plenty to be there such as details on the newBatmanmovie, comic announcements, and more, but one key detail everyone latched onto was the confirmation that WB Games would be revealed something. Because of this, many believe that the nextBatmangame will be announced there, and now a new title is being circulated. This new title isBatman: Gotham Knights, as game domains were discovered for it and the Suicide Squad....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Stephen Reynolds

Not Every Bethesda RPG Needs to Be an Achievement, Neither Does TES 6

Summary Following up on a critically acclaimed title with one of similar or better quality is one of the most difficult tasks in the business. Bethesda is no stranger to this behemoth duty, and the developer has performed admirably with itsFalloutandThe Elder Scrollsfranchises over the years. Predictably, however, cracks have started to appear under the ever-increasing weight of expectations, as evidenced by thereception ofStarfield. Perfection can only be attained to a certain degree, and for a change, it would be nice for gamers to temper expectations placed on the developer’s IPs, especially in the case ofThe Elder Scrolls 6....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Thomas Jackson

One Piece: The Haki Users Of The Blackbeard Pirates, Ranked

Summary The Blackbeard Pirates are a heinous pirate crew, known to be villains inOne Piece.This pirate crew is going to be incredibly important in the Final SagaofOne Piece,where their true strength is going to be revealed by Oda. Of course, the Blackbeard Pirates are reliant on Devil Fruits, for the most part, however, quite a lot of their members are incredible users of Haki as well. These members appear to be much stronger than the other individuals in the crew, and some of them are even worthy of being compared to the strongest to have ever lived....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Jonathan Gonzalez