Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(A Well-Timed Bounce)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’smany shrines test Link’s new runes and abilities:Ascend, Fuse, Ultrahand, and Recall. Of all these Shrines, the most complex ones typically utilize a mix of the few. This is not the case for theGatanisis Shrine, a shrine in the Akkala Region that significantly tests the players' ability to use Recall. This guide walks the player through exactly how Gatanisis Shrine works inTears of the Kingdom- but be warned, a fair amount of luck is involved....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Mrs. Rebecca Martinez

10 Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing Psychonauts 2

When the first installment ofPsychonautswas released over 16 years ago, people loved the game for its story and quirky characters. Fast forward to August 2021, and the second installment aims to reach even higher. With the generational leap in technology,Psychonauts 2hopes to make the most with better visuals, a more intriguing storyline, and improvements to the core gameplay elements.The game may have small flaws, but it has garnered positive receptionfrom fans of the original, as well as from critics....

July 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1280 words · Benjamin Bridges

10 Real Life Simulation Games That Are Better Than Their Metascore

Simulation games are a popular genre, made most famous by Maxis’sThe Simsseries. However,The Simstakes a more lighthearted and cartoonish approach to the simulation genre. Other simulation titles are more…well…simulation, and less fun. They require you to know a thing or two about their respective craft, and they may even serve as decent little training practices for the uninitiated. RELATED:The 10 Best Sim Games Of The Decade (According To Metacritic) Of course, some sim games are better than others....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Thomas Stevens III

A Classic Disney Attraction is Closing for a Three-Year Refurbishment

Summary On July 25, 2025,Tokyo Disneylandwill join the ongoing company-wide trend of massive overhauls to classic attractions by fully renovating their Space Mountain. The ride will be given a multimillion-dollar update to ensure that the opening-day attraction can remain a park staple for years to come. In 2022, the company that runs the Tokyo Disney Resort, the Oriental Land Company, announced their plans to completely rebuild their version of the fan-favorite roller coaster in the Tomorrowland area ofTokyo Disneyland....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · John Williams

A Plague Tale: Innocence(Savior Trophy/Achievement)

A Plague Tale: Innocenceis a gruesome stealth adventure with plenty of horror aspects built-in. Players take on the role of Amicia de Rune on her journey to survive a plague-ridden world along with her brother Hugo. Even the trophies and achievements that gamers can earn while playingA Plague Tale: Innocencereflect the atmosphere of despair that is constantly present in the game. For example, theSavior trophy/achievementrequires the player tosave a soldierfrom a horrible death....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Rhonda Robinson

Alan Wake 2 Should Take Inspiration From This Underrated Horror Game's Scariest Enemy

Summary Alan Wake 2is among the most highly-anticipated titles of October 2023, and the last few months have seen its developer, Remedy Entertainment, reveal some extensive looks at its characters and settings. The sequel to 2013’sAlan Wake, the title sees players explore both the real world and the Dark Place, with a narrative split between two protagonists. While the real world will be experienced through the eyes ofnewcomer Saga Anderson, The Dark Place will see players attempt to free Alan from a nightmarish version of New York City....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Erin Mack DDS

Amazon Abandoning Crucible Bodes Ill for New World

Nobody likes it when their work goes to waste, but not every project comes to fruition. It’s a sad reality in every industry, including the game industry. Sometimes a game just doesn’t live up to the expectations of the developers and the players, and the developers just can’t find a way to improve. Apparently, that’s what’s happenedCrucible.Apparently neither Relentless Studios nor its mercantile titan of a publisher Amazon saw a future forCrucible,so the game’s development is coming to an end....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Joseph Moore

Apex Legends Bans Over 3000 Cheaters in Ranked Matches

Respawn has announced that roughly 3,100 cheaters have been removed fromApex Legendsfollowing its latest ban wave. Cheating is a continuous problem surrounding most live-service titles, with companies looking to tackle the issue in various forms. Respawn in particular recently announced that the studio will look to add notable improvements to its cheat detection mechanisms. It’s now concluded ban wave indicates thatApex Legendsmay have more in store on that front.Respawn’s announcement comes amid efforts to set the stage for an ambitious Season 17 launch....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Kim Nunez

Ark 2 Gets Hit With Major Delay, Next-Gen Version of First Game Coming This Year

Studio Wildcard has announced thatArk 2will face major delays, but on the upside, it’ll treat fans to a next-gen version of the first game. Even better news, the upgradedArk: Survival Evolvedwill arrive with new and exciting features this year. Ark: Survival Evolvedofficially released in 2017. The game received mixed reviews with a lot of critics bringing up how punishing the experience can be, yet most stillpraisedArk: Survival Evolvedfor its engaging setting....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Zachary Lee

Battlefield 3 Reality Mod Explained

It’s no secret that theBattlefieldfranchise isn’t in the best spot right now. For a while now, the series has seemingly lost its connection to its fans. Beginning withBattlefield 5, the series has made blunder after blunder, and the game that was meant to make up for EA and DICE’s shortcomings,Battlefield 2042, was absolutely destroyed by critics and fans alike. So, as is seemingly the case with every big franchise when it fails its audience, it’s up to the fans to pick up the pieces....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Marisa Taylor DVM

Best Mario ROM Hacks, Ranked

Summary Nowadays, any video game fan can create their ownMariogame. Thanks to the release ofSuper Mario Makeron Wii U, followed up bySuper Mario Maker 2on the Switch, fans all around the world can play each other’s uploaded courses emulating the styles ofSuper Mario Bros.,Super Mario Bros. 3,Super Mario World, andNew Super Mario Bros. Wii. However, some diehard fans have been making their ownMariogames for years, uploading their customized versions as ROM hacks to be downloaded on the internet....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Christopher Carrillo

Best Pistols in Battlefield 5

Summary In the heat of combat, when there’s no time to waste on weapon reloads or scrounging for ammunition for one’s firearm, a reliable sidearm means the difference between life and death.Battlefield 5has adecent catalog of handguns to choose from, which vary according to the different attributes, including rate of fire, accuracy, damage, and bullet velocity, among others. Different situations call for different pistols and the list below will guide newcomers and veterans ofBattlefield 5alike to the current performance and viability of the best five pistols that they can alternate between for the best results....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Keith Quinn

Borderlands 3 Fans Reveal Their Casting Picks for the Borderlands Movie

Video game movies may not often be very good, but that hasn’t stopped Hollywood from releasing new ones on a fairly consistent basis. One of the upcoming video game movies that will hope to buck the trend of poor video game film adaptations is theBorderlandsmovie, which is in development at Lionsgate. Whether or not that movie ever comes actually materializes remains to be seen, but that hasn’t stoppedBorderlands 3fans on Reddit from casting characters for the film....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Michael Gutierrez