Life is Strange Needs to Move Away From One Big Trope

Summary There seems to be no stopping Square Enix’sLife is Strangefranchise as the fourth major installment has just been revealed.Life is Strange: Double Exposurewill once again put players in the shoes of Max Caulfield for a wild supernatural adventure that will see them make tough decisions, interact with a wide assortment of characters, and experience a world that is truly strange. But while that sounds very promising, it also seems to be following that firstLife is Strangepremise once more....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Lorraine Snyder

Marvel Contest Of Champions: Best 4-Star Characters

Without any doubt,Marvel Studioshas changed the way the film industry creates superhero movies, especially after the release ofThe Avengers(2012), which brought together earth’s mightiest heroes. ButMarvelisn’t limited to comic books or movies anymore since many game developers have taken it upon themselves to createfun and unique Marvel-themed video gameslikeMarvel’s Spider-Man or LEGO’s Marvel Super Heroes 2. Related:X-Men Game Tier List But, players can also unite their favorite superheroes or villains on their mobile devices thanks to games likeMarvel Contest of Champions....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1356 words · Arthur Leon

Minecraft Players Make MS Paint In 24 Hours

By now, many would be forgiven for thinking that theMinecraftcandle will soon burn out. However, given that it’s stillone of the best-selling video games of 2022, despite it coming out in 2009, there is so much love left to give, from both the fans and the studio itself. The reason why it’s so popular, even a decade or so later, is down to the sheer number of things that can be made....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Matthew Hernandez V

Mortal Kombat: Where Is The Cast Of The Original Movie Now?

Fans are onlya few weeks awayfrom one of the most highly anticipated live-action video game movie reboots of all time.Mortal Kombat,the iconic, brutally gory fighting franchise,reboots itself on the big screen (outdated tropes and all)on April 23rd. This isn’t the first time the heroes of Earthrealm have defended the planet in the legendary fighting tournament in a movie, however. RELATED:Mortal Kombat: 10 Underused Characters With Awesome Backstories Hollywood took full advantage at the peak ofMortal Kombat’sinitial video game run, releasing the first live-action movie based on the franchise 26 years ago in 1995....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1258 words · Maria Ward

Mythic Quest: Season 2 Episode 4 Review

Mythic Questis almost halfway through its second, and the show finally feels like it’s reached full strength. Robert McElhenney, one of the creative forces behindIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, serves as the show’s executive producer. In recent years,Sunnyhas taken on hot-button cultural and political issues. This week’sMythic Questepisode, “Breaking Bad” seamlessly weaves some social commentary into its non-stop laughs and over-the-top character interactions. Season two ofMythic Questhas invested in exploring the depths of the show’s characters to great effect....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Tiffany Rodriguez

Nintendo Switch Getting Helpful New Accessory 7 Years After Launch

Summary Nintendo has announced a new Joy-Con charging stand for theSwitch. The newly unveiledSwitchaccessory will hit the store shelves ahead of the 2024 holiday season. TheSwitch has received a wide variety of accessoriesover the years. But with the hybrid console currently being in the twilight of its life cycle, not many new products of that sort are still being announced nowadays. Switch Finally Getting First-Party Two-Way Joy-Con Charging Stand Be that as it may, Nintendo has just unveiled one such offering in the form of yet another controller charger....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Jason Perez

Not Even Death Can Stop the Music in Zombieland Saga

Halloween is the time of year for the macabre. Gore, dismemberment and decaying flesh all fit the motif of the holiday, which makes it the perfect time to revisit zombies in entertainment.The Walking Deadis a good safe choice or maybe the comfort of a George Romero movie may fit the mood a little bit more. Be a rebel and watch Brad Pitt battle the undead inWorld War Z.All have their merits, but it may be time to add a new staple to the list of beloved list of zombie entertainment that gets dusted off along with the fake tombstones and cobwebs that decorate the lawn....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Grant Sampson

One Piece: 5 Biggest Reveals That Surprised Everyone

With the famous Manga and anime seriesOne Piece, its fans' discussions and debates have been an integral part of its 20-year-long run, and the level of attention it has managed to maintain. This has directly stemmed from the numerous mystery plot lines Eiichiro Oda has kept running within almost every arc the story has had to offer, with each one having a major level of significance on the overarching plot....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · James Nelson

Persona 5 Strikers: How to Beat Killer Teddy Bear

For players who are underequipped or under-leveled,Persona 5 Strikerscan be a very punishing game. WhilePersona 5 Striker’sjail monarchs already pose a significant challenge for players attempting to progress through the game, there are even harder enemies for players to face in the form of Dire Shadows. Players thinking thatAlice Hiiragiwould be the hardest enemy they would fight in the Shibuya jail will be sadly mistaken. For those unfamiliar with the enemy, Dire Shadows are optional minibosses that can be attempted by players as they progress through each ofPersona 5 Striker’sjail locations....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Dr. Justin Williams

Persona 6 Should Release on Xbox Game Pass Day One

ThePersonaseries by Atlus lets players experience life as a high school teenager in Japan, engaging in everyday activities such as studying, making friends, keeping a part-time job, and shopping. Amid their regular life, players also solve mysteries that often have strong Jungian themes. For instance, inPersona 4players can enter a TV world where they battle peoples' shadows, which represent the repressed aspects of their personalities. The series has garnered itself a strong following, and sincePersona 5’s launch in 2016, gamers have been eager for Atlus to releasePersona 6....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Ashley Roberts

PlayStation Patent Suggests In-Game Help Based on Player Skill

PlayStationhas had a lot of patents published as of late, with yet another one just being published. The newest patent coming fromPlayStationlooks at a new system to help players beat parts of games they get stuck on. Recent PlayStation patents have looked at new ways to improve accessibility in their first-party titles and consoles and are part of an industry-wide push to increase the accessibility of new games so that as many players as possible can enjoy them....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · David Morgan

PlayStation Patents Automated System to Detect Trolls and Disruptive Players in Multiplayer Games

As anyone who frequently plays multiplayer games can attest, trolls and disruptive players are ubiquitous. Moderation efforts are failing across the medium. That’s something acknowledged bySonyin a recently published patent, which describes how the “management of disruptive players in video games is not currently done as well as possible.” The patent goes on to describe a system to more aggressively recognize, process, and track “disruptive behavior” in multiplayer games. It’s potentially a system that could be built intoPlayStationgames in the future....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Adam Garcia

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Footage Compared to Originals

A dedicated fan of thePokemonfranchise has released a new video comparingPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlto their original Nintendo DS counterparts, just hours after the remakes were revealed. The comparison shows just how faithfully the new games follow the style established by the originals, likely pleasing some fans and annoying others. Although fans had been expecting the reveal ofPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlfor quite some time, their announcement brought a few surprises. For one, the games would not be developed by Game Freak, given that studio’s focus onPokemon Legends: Arceus....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Stacy Rivas