Shang-Chi Writer Says Tony Leung's The Mandarin Isn't Who Fans Expect

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswill be introducing the long-anticipated Mandarin villain of the comics. However, Dave Callaham, one of the co-writers of the newMarvel Studiosfilm, explains that the title doesn’t really fit the version of the character portrayed by Tony Leung. The Mandarin was firstmentioned inIron Man,but mainly as a character who operated in the background. It wasn’t untilIron Man 3thatfans were able to get a look at the face of the villain, or so they thought....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Michelle Rodriguez

Skyrim: A History of the Dark Brotherhood

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimoffers players the chance to join a number of different organizations, and one of the fan favorites isthe Dark Brotherhood. A guild with a history reaching back centuries, the Dark Brotherhood is more than just a cabal of killers: it is both religious order and business, with a strict code of conduct that all members are held to. Of the joinable guilds inSkyrim, the Dark Brotherhood has perhaps the most interesting and colorful of histories, one worth exploring by fans....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Ryan Merritt

Tencent Acquires Majority Stake in Spec Op: The Line Developer Yager

Back in 2020,Tencentacquired a minority stake inSpec Ops: The LineDeveloper Yager. Now the company has increased its stake in the game development studio to become a majority stakeholder. Games industry insider Daniel Ahmad recently confirmed through Twitter thatTencentcontinues to invest in Yager. Yager is only known for a handful of titles, most notablySpec Ops: The Line. The developers have also releasedDreadnoughtandThe Cycle.The Cycleis the most recent title the developer has released, but the team has been quite silent since the Tencent investment in 2020....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Robert Reilly

The Best Jujutsu Kaisen Figures & Collectibles In 2023

Adapted from the manga in 2020,Jujutsu Kaisenhas become one of the hottest of the new generation anime series. Because of this, owningJujutsu Kaisenmerch has become all the rage, with action figures and collectibles selling out by the hundreds. From Funko Pop! to sculptures by Bandai Namco, fans and enthusiasts love these expertly crafted and realistic pieces. Jujutsu Kaisen: Panda Zenryoku Zokei Figure Bandai America’s Styling Series 5'' Posed Figure With its second season streaming now and an ever-growing fan base, buyingJujutsumerchandise and collectibles is another way for fans to show their love and appreciation for the anime....

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Jeffrey Armstrong

The Best PC Builds To Play Armored Core 6: Fires Of Rubicon

Quick Links Armored Core 6is now available to purchase, download, and play, and it comes with its own unique set of PC hardware requirements out of the box. FromSoftware’s latest take on theArmored Coreuniverse has opened to favorable reviews on Steam even as it offers a somewhat middle-of-the-road spec sheet for both minimum and recommended specs System Requirements For Armored Core 6 The minimum specs indicate that most entry-level gaming PCs should be able to easily handle the game if they were built in the past 5 years....

June 22, 2025 · 14 min · 2777 words · Anthony Lopez

The Most Immersive Games You Can Play on the PSVR 2

Video games have come a long way since the days of the NES and the Sega Master System, with many modern titles boastinggraphics that come scarily close to mirroring the real world. This, in turn, has led to some incredibly immersive experiences, with players able to lose themselves completely in these beautifully rendered digital worlds. RELATED:The Best Open-World Games With The Most Immersive Historical Settings This is particularly true when it comes to virtual reality games, with the first-person perspective and gesture-based controls really helping to make players feel as though they’re genuinely a part of the action....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Zachary Patrick

The Night is Grey is a Mix Between The Last of Us and Oxenfree

Oxenfreeis one of the most prominent horror indie games on the market, whileThe Last of Usand its sequel are some of the mostbeloved AAA horror games. The latter games were successful largely because of the complex relationship of protagonists Joel and Ellie, a young girl he’s forced to look after in the first installment. Oxenfree, on the other hand, is more light-hearted, following a group of teens as they explore and escape a haunted island but delve into their tumultuous relationships during their journey....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Kevin Thompson

The Tron Sequel Is Already Set Up to Fail

Tronis one of the strangest franchises in Disney’s long history. People have referenced it regularly since 1982. 28 years after the cult classic original, Disney helped to start the legacy sequel craze with its appropriately titledTron: Legacy. The second entry performed well at the box office, but Disney’s bizarre long-term strategy left a third entry in limbo. As humanity prepares to forgetTronagain, Disney announcesTron: Aresfor next year. The current marketing strategy isn’t working out....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Robert Nelson

Twitch Streamer Asmongold Says He Had a Mid-Life Crisis

Few streamers onTwitchare as popular as Asmongold. Over the past year, the content creator, known for his MMORPG-focusedbroadcasts of games likeWorld of Warcraft, has managed to rake in thousands of viewers on a consistent basis when going live. However, many fans of Asmongold have likely noticed that he recently took another extended break from streaming. Over the past couple of weeks,Asmongold has not streamed on his main Twitch channel. While he has popped in on his secondary channel occasionally, his lack of appearances has caused some fans to wonder what is going on....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Steven Barton

Twitch Will Now Require Face Masks at TwitchCon This Year

Twitchis easily the biggest video game broadcasting platform in the world. Withcontent creator stars like Amounarth, xQc, and Shroud forging successful careers, millions of users tune in every day to see their favorite streamer. However, the site itself is often marred by a number of controversies, especially when it comes to bringing down the ban hammer. There’s been another point of contention lately, but it looks as though the company has changed its mind when it comes to protecting people at this year’s TwitchCon....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Anthony Wise

Ubisoft Suspends Sales in Russia

The entire world is watching as two modern-day nation-states, Russia and Ukraine, are engaged in an armed military conflict. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is viewed as barbaric by many in the gaming community, including several prominent developers and publishers, most recentlyUbisoft. In the wake of the ongoing war, gaming corporations have decided to boycott sales in Russia entirely, despite massive revenue loss. Recently, Microsoft andEA stopped sales in Russiaas a way to show its discontent towards the current conflict....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Amanda Burns

Warcraft: Deathwing’s Vendetta Against Azeroth During Cataclysm Explained

Dragons are coming back toWorld of Warcraft. After the Dragon Aspects disappeared into the shadows at the end ofCataclysm, they are returning to the forefront of the story withDragonflight. Players will be traveling to the Dragon Isles for the first time and seeing the homeland ofWorld of Warcraft’s dragons. However, the dragons that are returning to their sacred homeland are not the same ones that left. Years of conflict and turmoil have reshaped the landscape of the Dragon Aspects and dwindled their numbers significantly, not to mention the fact they no longer have the same power they once did....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Lynn Robles

What Does Luck Do in Rabbit and Steel?

It’s no secret that the raiding rogueliteRabbit & Steelborrowsinspiration from the popular tab-target MMORPGFinal Fantasy 14, not least of all are the plethora of stats and status effects that can strengthen allies or weaken enemies. While most of these effects are well documented in in-game tool tips that provide detailed descriptions, one stat, in particular, has remained an enigma: luck. Rabbit & Steeldeveloper Mino Devrecently took to the community Discord server to provide a comprehensive rundown of obscure mechanics and numbers players might be interested in knowing....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Anthony Wyatt