Humankind: How to Build a City

It’s rare for games to have a scale likeHumankind. ThisCivilization-like 4X game asks players to take control of a small human tribe and turn them intoa history spanning empire. SinceHumankindis on Xbox Game Pass, it’s likely that many of the game’s players will be unfamiliar with the genre. They might not even know what 4X stands for: explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate. RELATED:The Best Games on Xbox Game Pass (August 2021) When faced with a complex game, it’s best to start with the simplest actions....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Anthony Fleming

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Review Roundup

After a surprise announcement before Tokyo Game Show, the sequel to 2014’sHyrule Warriorsand prequel to 2017’sThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, is almost here. The third collaboration between Nintendo and Koei Tecmo,Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamityis set 100 years before the events ofBreath of the Wildand follows Link, Zelda, and the Champions of Hyrule as they wage war with Calamity Ganon. Age of Calamityfollows the originalHyrule Warriorsand theFire Emblemspin-offFire Emblem Warriorsin blending the world of Nintendo’s games with the gameplay elements of Koei Tecmo and Omega Force’sDynasty Warriorsseries....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Kyle Miller

It's N7 Day, and Mass Effect Fans Got Legendary News

IfMass Effectfans have kept up with the latest news and leaks of the franchise, BioWare’s announcement of a remastered edition of the original trilogy may seem like old news. In fact, it’s fairly routine that players getMass Effectnews when N7 Day (today, November 7) rolls around, but it’s not usually what fans are wanting. However, it’s still exciting that both old and soon-to-be-new fans of the series will get to see the epic saga of Commander Shepard in higher resolution in theMass Effect Legendary Editionof the trilogy....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Kenneth Hernandez

Jill Valentine Has a Strange Connection to Resident Evil 8

Capcom officially announcedResident Evil 8, officially calledResident Evil Village, at Sony’s PlayStation 5 event in June. Since then, the studio has released another teaser trailer that showed a little bit more of the upcoming game. Today,a new video for the game has been unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show, where developers ofResident Evil 8shared some insights on the ideas behind the upcoming installment to the survival-horror franchise. Of course, even with these new footages ofResident Evil 8, its general plot is still shrouded in mystery....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Kirsten Torres

Jujutsu Kaisen 263: Angel Joins The Battle Vs Sukuna

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenchapter 263 continued the battle against Sukuna and it certainly delivered an exciting clash. Fans were expecting the fight between Yuta and Sukuna to be a short one, given that there was a strict time limit placed on this duel, and this chapter saw it come to an end, finally. While the result wasn’t what fans had expected and, in many ways, underwhelming, there were still a ton of exciting events across the chapter that fans came to love....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1191 words · Alexis Duncan

Last Epoch: How to Fix Queue Not Moving

Last Epochinvites players to clear out various dungeons in search of good loot and powerful enemies. However, many players are experiencing difficulties with the game servers. Before you can begin theaction-packed battles, you will need to wait in line. But sometimes, this seems like an impossible challenge, especially when the queue isn’t moving. Waiting in line is already a tiring experience. But it will annoy you even more when you notice that the queue is standing still....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Shawn Dickson

Millie Bobby Brown Says Stranger Things Season 4 Will Contain Answers

Stranger Thingsis approaching its conclusion and star Millie Bobby Brown, who plays fan-favorite Eleven, revealed what viewers can expect from the upcoming fourth season of the Netflix hit series. According to Brown, fans can anticipate lots of action as well as some well-needed answers to some of the show’s biggest ongoing mysteries. Stranger Thingsseason 4 has been a long time coming, as it began development in 2019, shortly after the release of season 3, and started production in early 2020....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Ethan Wise

Monster Hunter Rise: 10 Annoying Details You'll Only Notice At End Game

Monster Hunter: Riseis already shaping up to be one of the best releases of 2021. The game was received positively by fans and critics alike. It provides agreat point for new fansto get into the franchise while having enough depth for veteran hunters. RELATED:Monster Hunter Rise: The 10 Biggest Fixes The Game Needs Nothing is perfect, though. Every game has a few little details or goofs that take a lot of playtime to notice....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1177 words · Faith Smith

Naruto: Why Didn’t Sasuke Really Use His Rinnegan Paths?

Having awakened it during the course of the Fourth Shinobi World War while fighting a reincarnated Madara Uchiha,Sasuke Uchiha’s Rinnegan is quite uniqueamong the various manifestations of this hallowed dojutsu in Masashi Kishimoto’sNaruto. From possessing six tomoe to granting him the space-time ninjutsu Amenotejikara, Sasuke’s Rinnegan has always remained a bit of an anomaly, one that still comes with a number of questions. Aside from these abilities as well as the standard Rinnegan Six Paths Technique, Sasuke’s Rinnegan also retains the abilities of his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, most notably his ability to cast Amaterasu....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1231 words · Stanley King

Naughty Dog Moving on From Uncharted is The Right Decision

TheUnchartedfranchise was massively successful for Naughty Dog during the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 generations. The series perfectly illustrated how the studio had grown from games likeCrash BandicootandJak and Daxter, crafting more ambitious stories with better character development and more impressive visuals.Nathan Drake became an iconic character, but with the release ofUncharted 4, his story came to a beautiful conclusion. Recently, Neil Druckmann made it clear that Naughty Dog was “moving on” from the franchise....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Michelle Morgan

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #269 July 29, 2025

Connectionsmight seem like a simple puzzle game on the surface, but it can be a huge challenge for anyone looking to win. Not only do you need to be familiar withConnection’s rules, but you’ll also need to know all sixteen words, have a passing familiarity with the categories, be able to think outside the box, and have a little luck to top it all off. If you want to win today, but you just can’t figure out the puzzle, you may find all sorts of hints, clues, and spoilers right here to get you through the puzzle today with a win....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Robert Leonard

New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for July 13, 2025

Quick Links Strandsis a work-search puzzle game with an interesting twist: Players need to find several words in the grid without knowing what they are ahead of time. You also need to use every letter (only once), and each word revolves around a mystery theme. Today’s puzzle is even more challenging than therules ofStrandsmake it sound. On top of that, the theme today is also pretty difficult. If you are stuck and looking for some hints, you can find all the help you need in the guide below....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Brenda Davis

Nintendo Switch Games Could Be Delayed if Coronavirus Has Second Wave

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had wide-reaching effects on the entertainment industry, with video games in particular being hit hard as manufacturers shut down and games are delayed due tocompanies like Bungie working from home. For a time, Nintendo Switch shortages were big news leading into the summer due to the pandemic, but it seems Nintendo is concerned that there might be further delays in development if a second wave breaks out in Japan....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Anne Martin