The Last of Us: Episode 1 Easter Eggs

The following article contains spoilers for Episode 1 of The Last of Us. The Last of Ushas been trending on social media since its premiere episode aired on HBO Max, and many fans are excitedly pointing out the various Easter eggs from the game that make an appearance in it. The series is the perfect way for hardcore fans of the game franchise to revisit Joel and Ellie’s story, but what makes it better is when they spot something quirky that non-gamers will not be able to recognize....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Jennifer Richards

V Rising: Where to Get Stygian Shards & How to Use Them

Quick Links When it comes to survival crafting games, Stunlock Studios’V Risinghas certainly staked its claim as one of the biggest successes of the genre. With millions of players already joining the dark side during Early Access, the game’s recent 1.0 launch will only gather even more would-be vampires. That meansgetting up to speedwith the various mechanics of the game, including collecting materials and building up your own castle of darkness, improving your abilities, and so on....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Andrew Anderson

Vanessa Kirby Gives Cryptic Response To Fantastic Four MCU Cast Rumors

Summary Vanessa Kirby commented on recent speculation that she’s joining theFantastic FourMCU reboot. Kirby is heavily rumored to be a favorite for the role of Sue Storm, a.k.a, The Invisible Woman. Rumors ofKirby playing Sue Storm in the Fantastic Fourreboot have circulated throughout the past year, withStranger Thingsstar Joseph Quinn allegedly a contender to play the character’s younger brother Johnny Storm, a.k.a. The Human Torch. Slated for a 2025 release,Fantastic Fourproduction details have remained few and far between, leading to ever-increasing fan speculation regarding the hyped project....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Beth Smith

Where Mortal Kombat 12's Story Could Go

Along with other franchises likeTekkenandStreet Fighter,Mortal Kombatis up there as one of the most iconic and long-running fighting game series of all time. Its characters are legendary, its catchphrases are ubiquitous, and its fatalities are as brutal as they are impressive. TheMortal Kombatseries has spawned multiple installments, comics, and even films, and remains one of the best-selling fighting game franchises. As the series wore on, the mechanics became slicker, and animations more impressive, the cast of characters more varied, and a more complex story was interwoven among the multitude of fights and combative showdowns....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Jeffrey Whitaker

Xbox Elite Controller Gets One of Its Biggest Discounts Ever in Early Black Friday Deal [UPDATE]

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Microsoft’s premium controller for Xbox consoles, the Elite comes with adjustable-tension thumbsticks, a wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. One of the main attractions is the modular setup, which allows gamers to easily switch between components. The companion app also allows customizable button mapping.Three custom profiles are stored internally on the controller and are easily selected during gameplay. Up to 40 hours of battery life on the included rechargeable battery ensures nonstop wireless gaming bliss....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Brian Sandoval

Zelda Fan Creates Chest Based on Tears of the Kingdom to Hold Amiibo Cards

Summary AZeldafan created a special storage case for their kids' amiibo cards that’s inspired byTears of the Kingdom, and it looks both useful and authentic. Nintendo introduced amiibo in 2014. Featuring both figures and cards, they give fans something fun to collect and can also be scanned to produce various effects in some games. In fact, there are severalamiibos with different rewards forTears of the Kingdom. While amiibo figures are fit to be displayed on shelves, the cards often require a different storage solution....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Meagan Pearson

Akira Toriyama's Sand Land Gets Anime Movie Adaptation

The website forSand Landannounced that Akira Toriyama’s work is set to receive an anime movie adaptation. The movie is set to release in Japanese theaters on August 18. It is being animated by Sunrise, Anima, and Kamikaze Douga. The movie’s release is not far away, which is why the character visuals have also been revealed. The new visuals cover three characters: Beelzebub, Thief, and Rao. TheSand Landmanga series hasbeen written by Akira Toriyama, who is one of the most popular mangaka in the world....

May 12, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Carol Wall

Avowed Was Originally a Co-op RPG

Summary Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming fantasy RPGAvowedwas originally designed to be a co-op RPG before the studio made the decision to pivot to single-player.Avowedis Obsidian’s answer to Bethesda’s long-runningThe Elder Scrollsseries, a first-person action game with a deep RPG system that explores an original fantasy world. Obsidian has plenty of experience with the first-person RPG genre as some of its previous games include 2010’sFallout: New Vegasand more recently 2019’sThe Outer Worlds....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Melanie Lopez

Banana Game Dev Addresses 'Scam' Accusation

Summary The Unity-based clicker game simply calledBananahas been accused of being nothing more than a scam, which the developers have firmly denied. Theindie gameis incredibly simplistic. Upon installing it, players are presented with a screen with a single banana in the center, and the gameplay consists solely of clicking on the fruit over and over. The Steam description elaborates that “every 3 and 18 hours, you get dropped a banana.”...

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Kimberly Frank

Beginner Tips For Kaiju Wars

Kaiju Warsis a turn-based strategyRPGset on earth where players defend their city from rampaging monsters calledKaiju. The game centers around building defenses, creating deterrents and staving off Kaiju attacks long enough to fight another day.Kaiju Warshas a unique retro style, calling back to the early monster films such asGodzillaor Mothra; the melodramatic writing and cast of the stereotypical archetype of characters plays into its favor very well, giving it a lot of appeal....

May 12, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Olivia Williams

Dark and Darker: Blood Platforms Location (Sewn in Secrecy Quest)

Sewn in Secrecy is a quest inDark and Darkerthat acts as the third part of the Tailor’s Keep It Professional questline. To complete Sewn in Secrecy, players must explore the Blood Platforms, though they may be confused about where to find that location. This guide is here to alleviate that confusion, and it will help fans visit the Blood Platforms location inDark and Darker. This guide was written duringDark and Darker’s Early Accessperiod....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Ryan Marquez

Destiny 2: How to Get Swarmers

Quick Links InDestiny 2, Exotics can add a great deal of flavor to the game while also supporting builds that players come up with. While many Exotic armor pieces can be used on any subclass, there are some that only provide benefits to certain subclass abilities. Since there are Exotics that synergize with Stasis, it should come as no surprise that the same happened with Strand as well. Each of the three classes get a piece of Exotic armor of their own....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Kristin Lee

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Complete Trick or Treat Dreamlight Duty

The magical world ofDisney Dreamlight Valleyoffers players a cozy and relaxing experience with their favorite Disney characters, including Simba from The Lion King, Anna and Elsa from Frozen, and many more. Alongside these characters, players can delve into the overarching story ofDreamlight Valley’s Act 1, which focuses on a catastrophic event known asThe Forgettingthat has affected the Valley and its residents. In addition to a rich assortment of quests designed todeepen relationships with the Valley’s residents, players can also undertake daily and cumulative tasks called Dreamlight Duties....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Darlene Duke