Games To Play After Finishing Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

There’s hardly a chance one will be done withAssassin’s Creed Valhallaany time soon after starting their playthrough, but it has to end at one point. The trouble with playing a title as long as this one is that gamers get way too much into the groove of the game’s style and setting. For this reason, it’s worth channeling that attitude towards titles that are either similar in quality or are completely the opposite....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Erik Anthony

Genshin Impact Common Chest Can Start a Hidden Quest

Developer HoYoverse continues to add to its ARPGGenshin Impactwith characters, events, quests, and more, and fans continue to discover hidden details in the vast evergrowing map. OneGenshin Impactfan has discovered a Common Chest hidden in an obscure part of the open world that unlocks a secret quest. Reddit user I3encIcI recently shared an image of theirGenshin Impactadventure in which they’ve discovered a Sea Route Log in a Common Chest on an uncharted reef that forms a small island towards the southwest of the map shown....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Michael Hernandez

God of War Fans Want Mimir to Get a New Body, And One Suggestion Stands Out

Summary God of Warfans have been speculating about what a new body for Mimir could look like, but one suggestion involving Baldur is a true stand-out. However, its likelihood is uncertain when taking into consideration certain story aspects. TheGod of Warseries is well known for its unique and interesting portrayals of mythology, with a plethora of figures from across both Greek and Norse mythos making appearances in each game.God of War(2018) introduced Mimir, a figure in Norse mythology who is known for his impeccable knowledge and wisdom....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Daniel Heath

Hitman 3 Year 2 Update is Now Live

Ever since 2016, IO Interactive has brought a lot to the table with its soft reboot of theHitmanfranchise. This is evident with the well-received current trilogy of games, withHitman 3now entering its second year of support. Earlier this month, the developer teasedthe plans forHitman 3Year 2, detailing several new things in the works. This includes a new game mode, VR support for all games in the trilogy, and more for players to enjoy....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Brian Cunningham

Honkai: Star Rail – Which 4-star Character Should You Choose In Hanu's Prison Break Event?

Quick Links Hanu’s Prison Break event inHonkai: Star Railoffers players to obtain one of four featured 4-star characters for a short period. The characters are Guinaifen, Sampo, Asta, and Yukong. Each one of these characters excels in their own team and can be important to clear content, like theSimulated Universe inHonkai: Star Rail. It’s easy to pick a character when you’re only missing one of them, but if you don’t have two or more of them, or have them all, it’s harder to choose which character you should pick....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Sandra Everett

Indiana Jones 5 Director James Mangold Gives Filming Progress Update

With everything going on, which includes a number of exciting movies coming out as well as just some general unhinged screaming at reality, it can be easy to forget that there’s actually anotherIndiana Jonesmovie in production. Luckily, director James Mangold has offered a little reminder that not only reinforces the sequel’s very real status, but also gives fans a bit of a progress report. Mangold, who earned the respect of many as the director of hits likeLoganandFord v Ferrari, has taken over the helm of the upcoming 5th entry in the surprisingly long-runningIndiana Jonesseries....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Pamela Russell

Knights of the Old Republic Remake Won't Hopefully 'Force Ghost' Fans

It’s hard to exaggerate how well-loved theKnights of the Old Republicgames have become over the years. Despite their age and some dated mechanics, they are still considered by many to be the greatestStar Warsgames of all time. The exciting stories and well-written characters were a large part of what put BioWare on the map. Rumors about a remake of the classicKnights of the Old Republichad gained traction online, and got a lot of fans excited about the prospect of seeing such a beloved game receive a modern coat of paint....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Lance Parks

Legends Of Tomorrow: 'The Final Frame' Review

After a two-week hiatus following the darker-than-usual “Bad Blood,”Legends of Tomorrowhas returned with “The Final Frame,” which combines the best of the show’s absurd premises with its oddly sincere emotional stakes. Sara (Caity Lotz),Mick (Dominic Purcell), Spooner (Lisseth Chavez), and Astra (Olivia Swann) – none exactly the most easy-going of the group – find another alien pod in Kansas City, presumably so they canmake aWizard of Ozreferencelater. Inside, they find a peculiar alien “Puzzle Cube” that – much likea MotherBox from Zack Snyder’sJustice League– teleports them across the galaxy....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Amanda Young

Lords of the Fallen: How to Get and Use Weapon Runes

In order to scale well into the later stages ofLords of the Fallen, players are going to need to do more than just increase their weapons' levels. Scaling ranks matter just as much as raw damage numbers, and they are the ones that make weapons relevant all the way to the final boss and beyond. Unlike otherSoulslikegames,Lords of the Fallentakes a different approach on how to make weapons scale with character stats, and that’s by usingweapon runes....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Adam Bennett

LOTR: Why Didn't Gollum Become Like The Nazgûl After Having The Ring For So Long?

Gollum had the One Ring for a long time before the events ofThe HobbitandLord of the Rings. It deeply affected him, changing both his mind and his body. However, he did not become a wraith like the Nazgûl. Why? To understand the answer to this question, it is important to understand exactly how the One Ring works and who it affects the least. It is equally crucial to understand the purpose of the other Rings of Power in Sauron’s plan....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Anthony Sullivan

Marge Simpson Responds to Kamala Harris Comparison

Things have gotten intense when Marge Simpson speaks out.The SimpsonsTwitter account tweeted out a short video on August 14th featuring Marge personally responding to a comment from Trump campaign advisor Jenna Ellis. The comment, which was apparently meant as an insult, claimed that vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris' voice sounded like Marge Simpson. Marge’s speech was quick and to the point, though not withoutthrowing a subtle bit of shadeat Ellis. “I usually don’t get into politics," she began, “but the president’s senior advisor, Jenna Ellis, just said Kamala Harris sounds like me....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Charles Roberts

Mass Effect 4 Should Take Notes from Baldur’s Gate 3’s Romance System

Summary Modern, mature RPGs marketing to adult audiences will frequently feature romance subplots. It could be argued that this trend was spearheaded and popularized by BioWare with games likeDragon Age,Mass Effect, and the first twoBaldur’s Gategames, and it’s a trend that will no doubt continue withMass Effect 4. Although the smash-hitBaldur’s Gate 3was not developed by BioWare, the developer should borrow some of its design principles when crafting romance options inMass Effect 4....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Brittany Brown

Minecraft Developer Reinstates Steve’s Facial Hair

There are a number of reasons whyMinecrafthas become one of the biggest releases in gaming history. Aside from being about endless creative potential, it transcends age groups, has a simple yet distinctive look, and a relaxing soundtrack to boot. Essentially, it’s avideo game about appreciating the little things. Of course,Minecraftwouldn’t be anything without two iconic characters, Steve and Alex. The former was the game’s original protagonist, and recently the studio decided to give him a classic look....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Steven White