Star Wars Video Games Should Embrace This New Thrawn Era

Summary The canonStar Warstimeline now has quite a few different eras. WhenStar Warsfirst released, the Galactic Civil War was the only era that held any importance, with a mysterious Clone Wars simply being mentioned as part of a throwaway comment by Obi-Wan. Then the Clone Wars received its time in the spotlight with the prequel trilogy, and then the sequel trilogy established the New Republic era, and various comics and novels have brought about the High Republic era in the years since....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Shannon Bates

Super Mario 64: How to Get the Wing Cap

Super Mario 64’s Wing Cap allows Mario to fly, and indeed it it the key to obtaining a number of the Stars that are found in the game. That said, the Wing Cap is not something that players can immediately access upon startingSuper Mario 64, and instead they will need to unlock the item. Fortunately, it is fairly simply to unlock the Wing Cap, and this guide has all of the details that fans need....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Jason Jones

Test Reveals Steam Deck Loads from Micro SD Almost as Quick as Internal SSD

Announced last summer, theSteam Deckhas the potential to take the mobile gaming world by storm. True thatValve’s past hardware exploitshave not always been successful, but this time around it’s looking more and more like the upcoming handheld PC could be one of the most exciting devices to hit the recent market. Results are coming in from testers and developers, and the world is frequently hearing about the overall hardware and how well it performs....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Michelle Adams

The Division 2 Update 11.1: More Details and Release Date Revealed

TheDivision 2has had a large number of updates since it originally launched in February of 2019. And soon, Ubisoft fans will have a slight tweak toDivision 2’s 11th update, which now has a release date and more details available. While there was a small update two days ago and some unscheduled maintenance on October 8th, theDivision 2hasn’t had a massive update to TU11 since it dropped on September 22nd. But update 11....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Andrew Klein

The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Be Looking Closely at Elden Ring Open-World Design

Elden Ringis currently the hottest game on the market, with perfect review scores from numerous outlets. Like other FromSoftwaretitles, it has a high difficulty that has awarded it both praise and criticism. What makes it stand out from other FromSoftware games is its open world. The open-world has been compared toThe Witcher 3, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and, of course,Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. Gamers have been waiting forElder Scrollssix for a very long time, and there is no doubt that it will be an open-world game like its predecessors....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Jamie Sparks

The Most Iconic Scars In Video Games

Summary With such an impossibly huge number of titles to choose from these days, getting across the vibe of a game is vital. Getting the main character’s look right is paramount, and while some say thatclothes are the first thingthat anyone will pay attention to when assessing a character’s capacity for badassery, a scar is most likely to draw the eye, especially when drawn across the eye. Scars can convey a character’s essence, from interesting, feature-accentuating lines to a mesh of horrific flesh trauma that implies more than just recovery from physical damage....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Ryan Long

The Witcher 3 Mod Elicits Concern from Voice Actors

Voice acting for video games is a specialized skill that requires years of practice, classes, and establishing one’s presence in the industry. For somevoice actors like Troy Bakeror Nolan North, a successful career can lead to a level of celebrity on par with screen performers and can even influence a person’s interest in purchasing a game. However, as with many professions, some voice actors feel concerned about advances in AI technology that could eventually replace them....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · John Payne

Tomodachi Game Episodes 1 & 2 Review

The following contains spoilers for Episode 1 & 2 of Tomodachi Game, “Huh? Yuichi-kun Suspects His Friends?" and “You Have a Lot to Say to Me, Don’t You?,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. Tomodachi Gameis a newly anticipated anime adaptation of Mikoto Yamaguchi and Yuuki Satou’s original manga. Published in 2013,Tomodachi Gameis a psychological thriller, much like Yamaguchi’s manga,Dead Tube, which was released a year following Tomodachi Game manga. Tomodachi Game’s adaptation premiered onApril 6, 2022, and has thus far released its first two suspenseful episodes....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Thomas Carter

Valheim's Inevitable Deep North Update Should Be a Mirror of the Ashlands

Summary Valheimhas many diverse elements that mesh together to form the current meta, although hardly any have the pronounced impact of the sandbox giant’s biomes. Iron Gate Studio’s level of attention to detail in each region’s climate has proven to be one of the driving factors behind the IP’s notable successes since it launched in early access in 2021. However, the current meta is still far from the finished article - a point underscored by theupcoming Ashlands updatethat seems set to redefine what players can expect from the fiery landscape....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Scott Young

When is Ranked Play Coming to Modern Warfare 3?

Modern Warfare 3fans have been enjoying the Multiplayer and Zombie modes for nearly a month, but they’re ready for the Ranked Play mode. Players want to know when they’ll be able to grind the ranks inMW3while improving their skills and earning unique rewards.The Ranked Player mode was first introduced toCODinModern Warfare 2 Season 2, and ever since, it has become a fan favorite. With stringent regulations, restricted maps, and limited weapons, Ranked Play allows pro players to grind competitively and rise through the ranks....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Yolanda Moss

Why Insomniac's Venom Game Being More Like Miles Morales is The Right Call

Summary After an unfortunate ransomware attack aimed at Insomniac Games, many of the developer’s planned releases were disclosed to the public. While the lineup of games includes bothWolverineandMarvel’s Spider-Man 3, both of which fans expected, the name of one release has come as a bit of a surprise to the gaming community. The game in question, allegedly titledVenom: Lethal Protector, brings with it clear implications — namely, that it will likely feature Venom as a main playable character....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Jeanne Campbell

Why Is Resident Evil 7 So Scary?

TheResident Evilseries is a successful franchise that has spanned multiple games and has birthed movie and television adaptations. Although the series began as a horror franchise that drew players in through its ability to maintain a tense, ominous atmosphere, its identity has changed over the years.Resident Evil 4saw the seriesincorporating more action elements, and this trend only continued withResident Evil 5andResident Evil 6, which seemingly aspire to emulate action movies. WithResident Evil 7, however, Capcom decided to return the series to its roots and craft a terrifying horror game....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Cheryl Foster

Why This Filmmaker Would Be A Perfect Fit To Direct The Next Bond

After struggling through its production with countless rewrites and delays,No Time to Diehas finally arrived in theatres, concluding the Daniel Craig Bond era in spectacular fashion. The film, even with its flaws, was praised for its action, Craig’s performance, and its emotional send-off. Craig’s Bond films have been some of the most successful in the entire franchise, with other additions likeCasino RoyaleandSkyfalloffering a grittier, more grounded and emotional take on Ian Fleming’s iconic character....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Diana Wright