For many, the early seasons ofSpongeBob SquarePantsform a unique cultural touchstone. The show’s bizarre sense of humor, hilarious animation, and enjoyable cast are ingrained in the hearts of fans forever. Much of the show was perfectly translated into the originalBattle for Bikini Bottom, both in gameplay and tone. It is no surprise thatthe announcement ofSpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydratedmade fans of the original game very happy. The originalBattle for Bikini Bottomwas a platformer, like many other games of its era, that took players around Bikini Bottom....

Summary TheStar Warsfranchise is one of the most beloved and well-known in the history of cinema. With the recent expansions the franchise has made both in gaming and television series on Disney Plus, it is easy to forget just how ingrained in pop culture the galaxy far, far away really is. Between the three trilogies of movies, spin-off films, countless episodes of television, and even games and books, theStar Warsfranchise has had some truly legendary moments and encounters between the forces of light and darkness....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3allowsplayers to select between twelve different classes and customize them with a variety of Feats, subclasses, and multi-classing with others for intriguing combat situations. That means players are free to experiment with a myriad of possibilities when it comes to combining weapons and gear as part of a larger character build. Each class has a wide array of choices for armor or weapons, which means players should also be on the lookout for new gear that will work perfectly with their build as they explore the Sword Coast....

Gaming laptopsare increasing in popularity due to their evolution from being just portable computers to portable high-end gaming machines. Over the last decade, laptops have made incredible strides towards greatness and some high-end machines are even able to keep up with the standard PC when it comes to raw performance. Despite the efforts made by laptop manufacturers to even the playing field, laptop users are still missing out on somecrucial accessoriesthat are considered the norm for a desktop PC setup....

Summary InThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, the dying Demon King Demise cursed the first Link that appeared in the veryconvolutedZeldatimeline. Demise’s distaste for the hero was so powerful that he swore their battle would never end; every reincarnation was destined to fight in every lifetime. He cursed not only Link, but also anyone who carried the blood of the Goddess Hylia. Because of this, Link, Zelda, and Ganon are seen in nearly all the main title games, with the hero and the princess always opposing the antagonist Ganon....

It’s not at all uncommon for video game creators to seek inspiration from other mediums when developing new titles. There have been countlessvideo game adaptations of anime series, television shows, and movies over the years, though one area that is sometimes overlooked is the wonderful world of fiction-based books, short stories, and novels. RELATED:The Best Anime Based On Video Game Franchises (According To MyAnimeList) Since the turn of the century, however, more and more developers are creatingvideo games based on books, with many of them going on to become best-selling series....

The sheer number of lovable characters present inThe Witcheris simply way too many to list out, but one such character that will inevitably tug at your heartstrings due to his overall demeanor is Dandelion. The bard with a heart of gold might seem like nothing more than your run-of-the-mill comic relief character, but peeling away his surface-level hijinks will reveal a character that is way more complex than one might care to admit....

As events come and go from HoYoverse action-RPGGenshin Impact, NPCs and certain locations are cycled in and out, and one fan has spotted what happens to the floating island when the Windblume event ends. TheGenshin ImpactWindblume event has transpired in Spring twice before, bringing unique challenges and rewards for players to unlock, but this player instead wanted to know where the floating island goes. Like many live service games before it,Genshin Impacthas an annual calendarfull of events and other activities for players to enjoy beyond the major content patches....

Summary While mangaka Tite Kubo is often most praised for hisastonishing character designsand the way he constructs fight scenes, one area of his writing that fans only started picking up on by the time theBleachmanga was ending was his skill at foreshadowing events. There are so many parts throughout the story where Kubo gives the fans a massive hint as to what’s going to happen later on, and in some cases, he might as well be spelling it out to readers for how obvious it is....

WestworldandThe Neversare among the shows being removed from HBO Max. The series will reportedly be shopped off to third-party streamers to increase Warner Bros. Discovery’s profits. Westworldaired for six years on HBO. Though it only needed one more season to complete its story,Westworldwas cancelled by HBO after four seasons. Other titles such asLove Life,Minx,andThe Neverswere also axed. Warner Bros. recently merged with Discovery and is operating under the Warner Bros. Discovery mantle....

Activision Blizzard announced that it was planning substantial content for theWarcraftuniverse throughout 2022. This substantial content most likely includes 9.2 Eternity’s End, the ninth expansion forWorld of Warcraft, and the long rumoredWarcraftmobile game. There has been no official announcement on what the mobile game will look like, but Blizzard has said the title is on the way. When players hear that their favorite franchise may be getting a mobile game it is often met with much skepticism and worry from the fanbase....

The latestFortniteupdate has added the formidable Exotic Burst Pulse Rifle. Going up against any Exotic is always challenging, as it is the highest tier of weapon available in the battle royale. The Exotic Burst Pulse Rifle in Season 7 is proving particularly challenging to duel against, as it can cause devastating damage in the right hands. The new gun joins the Season 7 Exotic weapon roster, alongside the Night Hawk, Storm Scout Sniper, Shadow Tracker, Marksman Six Shooter, and Chug Cannon....

World of Warcraft’s latest game mode recently launched, and fans seem to be loving it. Mists of Pandaria Remix has taken everything players know about that original expansion and completely shaken it up with faster leveling, a new progression system, new collectibles, and many new mechanics to interact with. While that is all exciting, one of the most interesting additions toWorld of Warcraftmay come with its Spell Gems. Throughout theplayer’s adventure within Mists of Pandaria, they will encounter all sorts of brand-new gems imbued with power....