Horror Games Set in Unusual Locations

The atmosphere of a horror game directly defines how effective it will be in immersing and scaring those playing it. Different horror games manage to breathe new life into the most niche of settings, such as haunted mansions, asylums, hospitals, forests, cities, etc. That said, this same variety of settings can get a bit old for players who are apt to try out a bunch of horror games. Although these locations are often used based on their fear factor (because let’s face it, haunted asylums and dark, empty forests are chilling), there’s something even more unsettling about being dropped in a horror game where the setting is completely different from the usual creepy mansion or bloody hospital....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1029 words · Eddie Mcgee

Hotel Returns Lost Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing: New Horizons Game With Wholesome Note

Not only was this Hilton Garden Inn kind enough to ship back this person’s forgotten Switch console to their home, but the employees also left a sweet note with lots of effort and thought put into it. Everyone’s forgotten something in a hotel at some point or another. And many people have dealt with apathetic hotel staff unwilling to help in these unfortunate situations. But at least the latter isn’t true for this Canadian who accidentally left his Nintendo Switch behind in his hotel room withAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsstill running....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Gerald Johnson

How to Farm Emeralds Fast in Minecraft Dungeons

Minecraft Dungeonsis sort of a beginner’s ARPG, though that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The game features a decent smattering of missions, interesting mobs, and theMinecrafticonography fans know and love. Progressing through the game, players will earn emeralds, the game’s primary currency, but there are faster ways to gain them than some realize. Emeralds are spent on purchasing new gear from vendors, of which there are several throughout the game. They can be used to get cool new gear quickly, rather than running through missions onMinecraft Dungeons....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Daniel Taylor

Interview: Joe Hunting Talks HBO’s We Met in Virtual Reality and Misconceptions About Online Spaces

We Met in Virtual Realitytakes its subject to the next level. The 91-minute documentary explores how relationships andcommunities were formed in the virtual worldduring the COVID-19 lockdown. In this movie, filmed entirely inside the world of virtual reality, director Joe Hunting takes viewers into these spaces. “I hope people walk away fromWe Met in Virtual Reality, firstly, feeling enlightened about a new reality that they likely have never heard of before, and technology that can be really fun and engaging, while also connecting with stories that are extremely emotional,” says Hunting as he reflects on the message of the movie....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1219 words · James Owen

James Gunn Almost Didn't Include Harley Quinn In The Suicide Squad

Among the most remarkable aspects of James Gunn’s upcoming sequel-ish filmThe Suicide Squadis how the franchise-hopping director was able to not only make the film the way he wanted but that he also managed to do so without ever resorting to re-shoots. This basically suggests that he was in full control the entire time, and according to Gunn himself, Warner Bros. was only too happy to let that happen, though they did have one suggestion regarding Harley Quinn....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Angela Wells

James Gunn Reveals When To Expect Partial DCU Slate Announcement

While addressing a fan’s tweet, James Gunn revealed that he and co-CEO of DC Films Peter Safran have already plotted out the next 8-10 years of theDC Universe. He also stated that reports of Wonder Woman’s exclusion from the first few years of the franchise were inaccurate.Gunn and Safran have been running DC Films since late last year, and although his tenure has been somewhat controversial, some people, such asShazam!star Zachary Levi, have come to Gunn’s defence....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Michael Mitchell DDS

Jujutsu Kaisen: How Yuji Can Beat Sukuna, Explained

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenhas seen Sukuna take over the Culling Game arc, and he has taken part in some of the most incredible battles that fans have seen over the course of the last few months. The story is quite close to its end now and fans know that the role of the likes of Sukuna and Kenjaku is likely to get bigger with each passing chapter. That is exactly what has happened in the story and, when it comes to Sukuna, he is only growing more in terms of both power as well as influence....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1224 words · Gary Butler

Licensing 'Google Stream' as Tech vs. Platform is a Logical Pivot for Stadia

As support has wavered from first and third-party sources, Google’s game streaming service is making some pretty significant changes.Google Stadiawas primed to be the first big jump into gaming primarily through streaming over the internet, of which many were cautiously optimistic with a company like Google behind it. However, that same corporation has had a penchant for pulling the plug on projects that lack the perceived support necessary to keep them going, such as Google+ or Google Play Music....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Christina Turner

Loki Producer Explains Why Frog Thor's Episode 1 Scene Was Scrapped

While the director of everyone’s current Disney Plus obsession,Loki, has had plenty to say about the short series as it’s gone on, it turns out there’s a lot more behind-the-scenes trivia to be found when speaking to others involved with the production. Writer and producer Eric Martin has regularly been sharing lots of little tidbits on social media as each episode has aired, and the latest installment was no different. But some fans might be even more surprised than usual at some of the uncovered secrets this time around, including one involving Frog Thor....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Trevor Gates

LOTR: Did Eowyn Settle For Faramir Because Aragorn Rejected Her?

One of the most difficult love triangles in any movie series is that of Aragorn, Eowyn and Arwen. Eowyn is a human woman, a shield maiden of Rohan no more than 20 years of age, whereas Arwen is an immortal and wise elf, born with the grace of the Valar. And Aragorn, being a member of the Dunedain awarded long life, exists somewhere between the two. Aragorn is human, like Eowyn, but was raised among the elf-kind in Rivendell, and so he exists with one foot in each world, which is what makes him such a strong and noble leader, but also what makes him a kind-hearted man who doesn’t wish to break hearts....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1109 words · Steven Washington

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Coney Island Has A Surprising Feature

Summary TheMarvel’s Spider-Man 2version of Coney Island will have an interesting feature for players looking for a more immersive experience: interactive rides. Likemany otherSpider-Mangamesbefore them, the previous two Insomniac-developed superhero titles gave players an open-world version of New York City to run, jump, and web-swing through as either Peter Parker or Miles Morales. Spider-Man 2is building upon the open-world structure ofMarvel’s Spider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Moralesin a big way, featuring new locations like Queens, Brooklyn, and Coney Island....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Michael Rivera

Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Get the Nikita

AsMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty’s Plant section continues, it begins to eerily mirror elements of the Shadow Moses Incident from Metal Gear Solid. One place where this is noticeable is the electric floor trap in the Shell-2 Core, which requires players to acquire a new weapon before they are able to pass it. InMetal Gear Solid 2, players will need to get hold of the Nikita. This Man-Portable Guided Missile launcher allows Raiden to hit targets around corners, through vents, and over long distances....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Steven Smith

Minecraft Dungeons Overtakes Animal Crossing: New Horizons as Switch Best Seller

After a three-month reign at the top of Nintendo’s eShop charts,Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas dethroned this week byMinecraft Dungeons, a Diablo-like action RPG spinoff of Mojang and Microsoft’s best-selling sandbox game.New Horizonshas held the top spot since launching in mid-March. With only a small resemblance to the original in gameplay,Minecraft Dungeonswas a gamble for Mojang Studios and Microsoft, but its bet seems to have paid off. Critical reception to the game has been mostly positive forMinecraft’s take on the ARPG genre, with fans and non-fans giving the game a try....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Karen Small