Halo Infinite Tenrai Event Progression is Frustrating Players

Halo Infinite’ssurprise launch was a special treat for fans of the franchise, as the full game isn’t meant to debut for a few more weeks. WhileHalo Infinite’smultiplayer beta has been well received as far as gameplay goes, progression has been another issue entirely. The battle pass' challenge progression system has caused issues both in and out of matches, frustrating players. However, 343 Industries has since put a band-aid on the problem, speeding up progression by a lot....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Katie Rice

Helldivers 2 Fixing Frustrating Bug Impacting Meridia Major Order

Summary Following the arrival of a new major order set on Meridia,Helldivers 2players attempting to destroy the supercolony there have instead run into a spawn issue that makes the mission much harder than Arrowhead Game Studios intended. It has been a rollercoaster of a month forHelldivers 2, after much of the goodwill was lost when a PlayStation Account Link requirement was announced. Fans pushed back on the announcement, eventually causing the feature to be scrapped entirely....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Lawrence Green

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Beat Loyalist Rangers

WhenHogwarts Legacyplayers aren’t fighting giant spiders or dark wizards, they’ll be facing off against an army of wizard-hating goblins called Ranrok’s Loyalists. These goblins use their goblin-made weaponry to assail the player with physical attacks, a much different approach than theAshwinder and Poacher enemy factionsplayers may be familiar with. Among the ranks of Ranrok’s army are Loyalist Rangers, enemies with powerful crossbows that specialize in ranged combat. This makes them quite pesky to deal with, especially when paired with other loyalist enemy types or even enemies from different factions....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Jonathan Graves

How Prime Video's Fallout Recreates One of the Games' Best Features

The following article contains spoilers for Amazon Prime Video’sFalloutseries. Amazon Prime Video’sFalloutseries has taken the cake as one of the best live-action video game adaptations in recent memory, and it’s only in its first season. With a convincing cast of memorable characters, a series-accurate representation of the Wasteland, and plenty of violence the franchise is known for,Falloutis a faithful adaptationthat can be enjoyed by fans and newcomers alike. As expected, included in the show are plenty of Easter eggs for longtimeFalloutfans to spot, and that includes one of the series' most notable features....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Edwin Smith

How to Solve Marsh Rock Shrine in Ghost of Tsushima

Shrines inGhost of Tsushimaare one of the main ways toobtain powerful charms for Jin’s loadout. Each one functions as a puzzle, requiring players to figure out the correct path to take to reach the goal. The Marsh Rock Shrine is found in the Akashima Prefecture of the Toyotama region during Act 2. It’s located directly north of the Akashima Village, the first major settlement after the Golden Temple. Figuring out the trick to this Shrine demands keen eyesight more than actual wits....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Christopher Jones

Is The Dumb Protagonist Trope Overused In Shonen Anime?

Summary Dim-witted, aloof, carefree, and childish, are some of the words that can be used todescribe many iconic shonen protagoniststhat have risen to prominence over the years. This variant of the traditional hero, is generally referred to as the “dumb protagonist.” Some of the most recognizable main characters from shonen manga and anime, such asDragon Ball’sSon Goku,Naruto’sNaruto Uzumaki, andOne Piece’sMonkey D. Luffy, fall into this category. Considering howsuccessful these manga series have been, it is no surprise that the trope has continued to persist with newer offshoots such asJujutsu Kaisen’sYuji Itadori,Chainsaw Man’sDenji, or Mash Burnedead fromMashle: Magic and Muscles....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1129 words · Alexandra Ortiz

Loki: Episode 1 Review

This review contains spoilers for episode 1 ofLoki. After a longer wait than last time, Marvel’s latest streaming series is upon us. WhileWandaVisionandThe Falcon and the Winter Soldiertook their time before diving into the main conflict, the God of Mischief ison trial before a Time Variance Authority judgefor his “crimes against the sacred timeline” within a few minutes ofLoki’s premiere episode “Glorious Purpose.” Based on the first episode,Lokicould be the most deliriously entertaining MCU series to hit Disney Plus yet....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 850 words · Robert Ramirez

LOTR: The Battle Of Helm’s Deep, Explained

The Battle Of Helm’s Deep, also known as The Battle Of The Hornburg, isone of the greatest battle scenesput to screen, and that’s saying something considering all the other excellent battles inThe Lord Of The Rings. The whole battle would see Saruman’s Uruk-Hai taking the fight to the people of Rohan who had since retreated to Helm’s Deep. The fortress was one of the mightiest in the land, though whether or not it could survive the onslaught of Saruman’s army was a serious question....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Wendy Wood

MADiSON: Well Puzzle Guide (How to Unlock Padlocks)

Quick Links MADiSONis the name of a first-person survival horror game with puzzle elements and a myriad of atmospheric scares.Fans ofP.T. will enjoyMADiSON’s suspenseful experience, but not without some difficulty limitations. For example,MADiSONcomes with an optional difficulty choice that varies the gameplay hints and enemy difficulty from easy to hard and even higher. Thankfully, puzzle solutions remain the same no matter what, so the first real puzzle can be solved without much issue....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Nancy Key

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Best Quotes

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Oneis going to be a thrill ride for fans. There are some great action set pieces in this first section which will surely leave fans wanting more. From car chases to wild stunts to sword fights, this movie has it all. RELATED:Best Mission Impossible Villains, Ranked Admittedly, there is one thing missing fromMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. There are not as many funny parts in the movie as in previous films....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Eric Morrison

More Fighting Games Should Follow Mortal Kombat 1's Marketing Approach

Summary Just like any other part of the entertainment industry, video game marketing is often a complex and expensive beast. While word of mouth is still one of the best forms of video game marketing, bigAAA video game releasescan’t rely on that alone to make their money back, and that’s where trailers, convention appearances, and big announcement livestreams come into play. Big games demand a lot of attention, and though many titles have obviously had successful marketing campaigns,Mortal Kombat 1might end up setting a new precedent, at least for the fighting game genre....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Joseph Giles

MultiVersus: How To Play Stripe

Crossover brawlers have an obvious appeal. Allowing players to step into the shoes of their favorite characters and face off against opponents from a variety of different franchises helps keep things fun and interesting. The diversity of opponents means that strategies are always evolving as well. RELATED:MultiVersus: Best Perks For LeBron James With the addition ofGremlinsvillain Stripe to the roster,MultiVersusgains a wild and dangerous new character. It might not be immediately obvious how best to use Stripe, however, thanks to his aggressive move-set and erratic manner....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Laura Liu

One Piece: Smoker's Important Role After Egghead, Explained

Summary One Piece’sEgghead Island arc gave Oda the perfect opportunityto reintroduce many characters that he had left behind. In fact, some characters who were introduced over two decades ago made their way back into the story in this arc, and all that was made possible due to Vegapunk’s message, which was channeled to every single corner of the world. At the same time, this also gave Oda the chance to reintroduce important characters who he had been saving for future plotlines....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Manuel Kelly