The 10 Best Changes to Genshin Impact in 2023

Genshin Impacthas grown beyond all expectations since its 2020 launch, with Hoyoverse adding a steady stream of characters, Limited Time Events, new regions to explore, and new chapters in the game’s central Archon Quest. In 2023,Genshin Impactsaw a host of meaningful new changes in the form of new mechanics, quality of life improvements, and the release of the deeply layered Fontaine region. Hoyoverse’s near-constant schedule of updates and refinements has proven itself to be a winning formula....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Amy Mcguire

The Callisto Protocol's Final Jump Scare Undermines the Ending

This article contains spoilers for the story of The Callisto Protocol.The story-driven horror gameThe Callisto Protocolcame out in 2022 to polarized reactions, in large part due to the slow movement and combat, linear progression flow, and the story. For instance, a particular moment of Jacob Lee’s story inThe Callisto Protocolnear the finale contains a jump scare that contradicts major plot elements. The Callisto Protocol’s gruesome dismemberment, the desperation of the player character, and environmental storytelling are the game’s prime horror elements....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Deborah Carter

The Hardest Choices in Dying Light 2

One of the defining traits of an RPG is that players are often given key decisions to make that impact the game’s narrative, world, and characters. While most RPGs, especially older ones, restrict these choices to just minor dialogue options that only affect character relationships,more modern RPGshave taken this choice system one step further, allowing the decision to have a ripple effect throughout the entire game, sometimes drastically changing how an environment looks, what characters are left alive, and how the story progresses....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Ricky Neal MD

Ubisoft Should Remake Splinter Cell on PS5 and Xbox Series X

It’s been almost seven years since the release ofTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blackliston PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the last real entry in Ubisoft’s popular stealth-action franchise,Splinter Cell. Having skipped the entire last generation on consoles, Ubisoft put the franchise on the back-burner after the more action-focusedSplinter Cell: ConvictionandSplinter Cell: Blacklistfailed to meet sales expectations. But with a brand new generation of consoles due to release this holiday season, it’s about time the king of stealth started plotting its return....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Deanna Graves

Why Baal is Perfect for Genshin Impact's First Raid Boss

WithGenshin Impact’supcoming 1.6 update it seems the new Inazuma region is right around the corner, where players are introduced to Kazuha and search for a way to get into the new land. One of the seven nations of Teyvat, Inazuma is overseen by the Electro Archon Baal. Though she has been mentioned briefly by other characters and storylines inGenshin Impact,much of her backstory and motivations remain a mystery. Recently,Genshin Impactleakers found new information regarding Baal’s character, including her past with Kazuha, concept art, and a peek at her potential design....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · John Wolfe

Zendaya Comments On Rumors Of Her Starring In Kill Bill 3

After a conversation with Uma Thurman in 2020, director Quentin Tarantino revealed that a thirdKill Billcould be in the future, although he said it would be at least three years until that film would be a possibility. With no confirmation of the film to date, some have speculated about who might star in such a film if it was made. The plot would surround the daughter of Vernita Green (Vivica A....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · John Powell

10 Pro Tips For Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition You Need To Know

TimelessJRPGXenoblade Chronicles: The Definitive Editionhas released on theNintendo Switchten years after its original release on the Nintendo Wii. Its lead character Shulk solidified his status among Nintendo’s top characters when he featured as a fighter inSuper Smash Bros. RELATED:5 Things We Loved About Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (And 5 Things We Don’t) For many gamers, Nintendo’s fighting series may have been the first time they were introduced to anythingXenobladerelated. Thankfully, the definitive edition ofXenoblade Chroniclesis the perfect place to start....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Caroline Sutton

5 Best Ice-Type Coromon & Where To Catch Them

WhileIce-Types may not be all that great inPokemon, they are far more balanced and viable withinCoromon. It resists five different types of attacks making it quite useful defensively in battles. Related:Beginner Tips For Coromon While it’s unsurprisingly weak against Fire-Type attacks, that does little to stop a team from using a frozen friend to bring home the bacon in battle. While there are several to choose from, a few are obvious choices for the best Ice-Types in the game....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Christine Garcia

5 Superman Characters Who Should Appear in the New DC Universe

The Superman Family is about to make a triumphant return to the silver screen thanks to James Gunn — the writer-director behindGuardians of the GalaxyandThe Suicide Squad, as well as the architect of the soon-to-be-rebooted DC Universe. Gunn himself will be helming the Last Son of Krypton’s next cinematic outing,Superman: Legacy, currently slated to release in 2025. Meanwhile, Kal-El’s cousin Kara Zor-El will receive her own solo film with a big-screen adaptation of Tom King and Bilquis Evely’sSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowcomic miniseries....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Deborah Campbell

5 Things Fans Loved about Super Mario Sunshine (& 5 Things We Hated)

It’s clear thatSuperMario Sunshinewas one of the best games on the GameCube, and stands to be one of the best Mario games of all time. Of course, titles likeSuper Mario OdysseyandSuper Mario Galaxyhave outshined it easily. But for a game made in 2002, it was a reason why most people bought a GameCube. RELATED:10 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About Super Mario Sunshine However, it was also one of the most controversial games, sparking debate on whether it was really worth the “best game on GameCube” title....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1259 words · Jeffrey Alexander

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Makes Big Change to Scorpion Island Farming

Outside of buying and selling turnips, one of thebest ways to make huge amounts of BellsinAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis to spend Nook Miles and visit a mystery island to catch tarantulas and scorpions. A recent update to the game has made this process even easier, so players don’t have to leave their cash cow island to make money. For many players, one of the most reliable ways to make Bells inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsinvolves having Dodo Airlines fly them out to randomly-generated islands in search of rare bugs....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Caitlin Mercer

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Builds a Sushi Bar

AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer created their own in-game sushi bar. Nintendo’s life sim a huge amount of tools that allows gamers to make anything that they can imagine.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplayershave taken advantage of this fact and made incredible creations that are impressive and fun. The freedom that players have inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsextends to roomsand buildings. Gamers have made incredible homes for their characters, as well as buildings such as restaurants....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Natasha Jones

Apex Legends Season 12 Makes the RE-45 Incredibly OP

Apex Legendsseason 12 is not far away now, with Respawn recently pulling back the curtain on Mad Maggie’s abilities, Olympus’ map update, and more. It’s gotten close enough that Respawn is also getting into the nitty-gritty changes, including but not limited to, swapping the alternator and VOLT SMG in the car package, taking theFlatline and Longbow out of ground lootand putting them into replicators, and introducing the new Kinetic Feeder hop-up....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · David Miller