Sid Meier’s Civilization 7: How the Exploration Age Can Rise to Greatness

Unlike previous titles,Sid Meier’s Civilization 7has condensed the game into three distinct ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Each of these ages offers its own new gameplay mechanic, has players take on a new civilization, and features unique civic and tech trees. While that makes for a unique experience compared to previous games, there is oneSid Meier’s Civilization 7age that should really be spruced up a bit via post-launch updates or DLC: the Exploration Age....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Timothy Perry

Solo Leveling: The Black Ant, Explained

This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling Manhwa Summary Quick Links Solo Leveling’s long-awaited Jeju Island Arc is finally in motion. South Korean and Japanese Hunters have joined forces to end the threat of the monstrous ants residing on Jeju Island. The Japanese Hunters acted as decoys while the Korean Hunters aimed straight towards the Queen Ant. Everything seemed to be sailing smoothly until a mysterious and intimidating foe appeared!...

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Rhonda Torres

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: 5 Non Sonic Characters Who Should Appear

Summary Sonic Racing CrossWorldsis an upcoming kart racing game focusing on characters in theSonicseries.It features elements from variousSonicracing games, such as the Extreme Gear hoverboards from theSonic Riderstrilogy and the transforming vehicles fromSonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed. One notable feature from many previousSonicracing installments that is expected to return is Sega characters outside theSonicseries. These characters were notably absent in the recentTeam Sonic Racing, as the game had only 15 playable characters, and Sega cited a desire to focus exclusively on theSonicseries for that installment....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Tommy Jenkins

Sony Responds to Ex-Destiny Developer's Lawsuit

Summary Sony has issued a strong response to a lawsuit filed by Christopher Barrett, a former Bungie employee and the ex-game director ofDestiny 2and the upcomingMarathonreboot. Barrett’s lawsuit claims that he was wrongfully dismissed from Bungie, which was recently acquired by Sony. In 2024, Barrett and Bungie parted ways, with the departure initially attributed to a leadership shake-up. However, it was later revealed that theDestiny 2game director’s termination stemmed from an internal investigation into inappropriate behavior....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Marissa Munoz

Tekken 8's Slow Adoption of Guest Characters is a Far Cry From Tekken 7

Tekken 8has rolled into its second year with confidence, having just completed its first DLC season and Tekken World Tour competitive series by the end of 2024. While sales will need to climb for a while to reach the heights ofTekken 7, the game is moving at a steady pace, releasing content intermittently while navigating fan responses. Not everything inTekken 8has gone smoothly, with the pricing and release structure of some DLC items stirring controversy, and many players are still sorting out their thoughts on the Heat System....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Jennifer Anthony

The Best Food Boosts In Monster Hunter Wilds

Summary Monster Hunter Wildsis the latest entry in Capcom’s long-running action RPG series, and it changes things up a bit. For example, the addition of AI-assisted hunters for players who don’t want to engage with online participants is a big plus. On the downside, fans eager to see their favorite Palico chefs will be disappointed, asMonster Hunter Wildsplayers now have to cookfor themselves. There are three tiers of cooking in the game....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Penny Walker

The Legend of Zelda Series is Long Overdue for a Spin-Off in a Popular Indie Genre

The Legend of Zeldais one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises, so it’s no surprise that fans would love to see even more games featuring Link and Zelda. AfterEchoes of Wisdom, it’s clear thatThe Legend of Zeldais exploring new avenues when it comes to gameplay, and more spin-off games could be the perfect way to experiment. After the massive successes ofBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom, theLegend of Zeldaseries has reclaimed its place at the top of the lists when it comes to adventure and fantasy games....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Eric Nielsen

The Strongest A-Level Hunters In Solo Leveling

Summary Solo Levelingis a world filled with monstrously powerful individuals outside Sung Jinwoo. With humanity being influenced by mana, they undergo awakenings that grant them increased strength, speed, agility, and special abilities. Individuals who undergo an awakening become hunters and explore the dungeons that pop up all over the world. Hunters fall into one of several categories of ranks, from E to S. While S-rank hunters are the crème of the crop, they are few and far between....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Henry Baker

The Upcoming Adaptation of Stephen King's Billy Summers Might Show a New Side of His Work

Summary Stephen Kingis deservedly considered one of the living icons of horror. He has written some of the most beloved and popular stories in the genre’s history, many of which have beenadapted for TV and film. But as readers well know, the author has also left his stamp on many other genres across his six-decade run, from the high fantasy ofThe Eyes of the Dragonand2022’sFairy Taleto the dystopian sci-fi ofThe Long WalkandThe Running Man(both under his Richard Bachman pseudonym)....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Timothy Cox

There's A New Dungeons & Dragons Series In Development At Netflix

Summary Dungeons & Dragonsfans might have missed out on a great thing when Paramount’s streaming strategy switched around for Paramount Plus in 2023, but they’ve hit a natural 20 roll with Netflix coming in to save the day. WhileDungeons & Dragonswas already the undisputed juggernaut of tabletop RPGs in terms of popularity, the game and IP have become exponentially more popular in the mainstream in recent years in no small part thanks to a multimedia push from both official and third-party sources....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Michael Wright

These Corner TV Stands are the Perfect Space Savers

Space is a huge factor to consider when decorating a living room, especially an average-sized one. Families keen on not cluttering their living rooms with large furniture like chairs, or wide electronics likesmart TVs, often have to choose from compact options. For folks living in a studio or two-bed apartment, a corner TV stand is a great way to maximize space. Beyond saving space in a small living room, it’s important to ensure that the TV delivers an amazing viewing experience regardless of its position....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Connie Fisher

Ubisoft Games With The Scariest Encounters, Ranked

Summary Ubisoftisn’t exactly known for horror games. That’s probably thelast thing that comes to mind. In fact, players can probably count all of their horror titles on one hand. But that doesn’t mean the publisher hasn’t delivered a few experiences chilling enough to keep players up at night. Sure, some of these may not reach the sheer terror that certain Japanese developers have mastered, but they’re still enough to leave players in a cold sweat or reach for the nearest light switch....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 898 words · Kelly Bell

Understanding the Appeal of Sakamoto Days

Summary Quick Links From the depths of the underworld to running a convenience store,Sakamoto Daystells a lighthearted tale of a retired assassin.Sakamoto Dayshas been catching the eyes of many viewers, but what exactly is so appealing about this anime? On the surface,Sakamoto Daysseems to have a fairly simple plot. It follows the life of Taro Sakamoto, a retired assassin who was once feared and admired by the underworld. But after falling in love, he was forced to retire and live a simple life....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Troy Turner