State of Decay 3 Should Leave One Curveball Effect Behind

State of Decay 3would do well with the excitement provided byState of Decay 2’s curveballs, but one effect shouldn’t be reused. One of the goals ofState of Decay 3should be to push its limits further than the last game could achieve. Although curveballs were a late addition to the game, they are a mechanic that has plenty of potential for the future. Despite being a good addition, the curveballs inState of Decay 2still had some kinks to work out....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Raymond Porter

Stephen King Loves Max's The Pitt And Here's Why You Should Watch It

Summary FromThe Running Manto the dark and funnyOsgood Perkins adaptation ofThe Monkey, there are several 2025 movies based onStephen King’s brilliant stories that fans can enjoy. Although some King short stories haven’t been made into movies, it’s safe to say that most of King’s work has been translated to the big screen. Considering his knack for scaring audiences and introducing memorable characters, that’s definitely no surprise. King often shares his favorite horror movieson social media, and he talks about the TV shows he’s enjoying, too....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Sandra Allen

Take-Two Boss Addresses GTA 6 Violence Concerns

Summary Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has addressed violence concerns surroundingGrand Theft Auto 6, claiming he’s “not worried.” Each release of aGTAtitle includes discussions about video games inspiring real-world violence, and that’s no different withGrand Theft Auto 6. WhenGrand Theft Auto 5was released, it broke franchise records with a story that focused on three protagonists that the player could switch between. Like any other title in the series, it also featured a massive open world that gamers could immerse themselves in whether they wanted to progress through the campaign or not....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Alexandra Maldonado

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime New Anime Film Announced For 2026

Summary Quick Links The last few days have been a topsy-turvy ride forThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimefans. Earlier, they had to contend with the news about the light novel series coming to an end. The thought of their favorite series ending is not a pleasant one, but thankfully, fans received a positive update that will ease their pain. According to a new report, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is working on a second anime film....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · James Alexander

The Argument for the Next Mario Kart to Keep 8's Zero-Gravity Gimmick

2025 is most certainly going to be an exciting year for Nintendo fans with the release of the Switch 2, and the only officially confirmed Nintendo game so far is the first new mainlineMario Kartin over a decade. Since the first-look trailer, fans have been discussing the way that this newMario Kartseems to be aiming for a more cute and simplistic style. Only two brief clips of gameplay were shared, but it’s true that the models of theSuper Mariocast seem a bit more condensed to fit into smaller, less-detailed karts, which certainly gives the vibe that the series is aiming to go back to its roots, at least artistically....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Miguel Combs

The Best Isekai Manhwa For Beginners

Summary Isekai manhwaisa little bit different from manga, since it often portrays much more mature characters and its worldbuilding is deeply influenced by Western fantasy. So, if fans of anime or manga are ready to jump into the isekai manhwa genre, what better way to do it than to start withthe most welcoming and ideal series for beginners? In this list, readers will find several series ranked from most optimal to least viable titles for isekai manhwa beginners, taking into consideration how easy-to-follow their stories are, their publication frequency, and the construction of their characters, as well as finer details like worldbuilding and plot structure....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Sharon Chen

The Best Soulslike Games For When You Don't Have Much Time To Play

Summary Soulslike gameshave always been known for their grueling difficulty and rich, expansive worlds. Many titles, likeElden Ring,can take upwards of 50-100 hours to complete asingle playthroughand provide the player with virtually endless replayability. However, sometimes these vast open worlds and longer runtimes can be quite daunting, time-consuming, and difficult to get through if players only have an hour or two to spare. Thankfully, there are plenty ofSoulslike titles that offer shorter, bite-sized experiencesthat still give the same rush of beating a final boss, but are condensed into a more digestible package that can be picked up quicker and sometimes beaten in a single session....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Molly Estrada

The Pokemon Company Wins Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Summary The Pokemon Company, Guangzhou Machi Network Technology, and their respective affiliates have reached a legal settlement over the mobile gamePocket Monster: Remake, with the court ultimately ruling in favor of The Pokemon Company. Gamers have seen Nintendo and its affiliates involved in various lawsuits over the years, and occasionally, fans disagree with their decisions, but it’s quite easy to spot overlaps between the game produced by the defendants and classicPokemoncontent that made this case worth the trouble....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Kathryn Palmer

Three Marvel Shows Have Been Put On Ice (For Now)

Summary The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a slew of interesting projects in varying stages of development at any given time, but a recent report reveals that three shows on that list have been shelved at Marvel Studios, including one heavily requested character spotlight. TheMCUhas gained a lot from Marvel Studios being owned by Disney, most notably with the expansion of the franchise built at the theaters to streaming, giving fans access to more content with fan-favorite characters and more worldbuilding....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Jared Henson

Top Of The Food Chain Achievement Guide In Monster Hunter Wilds

Quick Links There are a lot of monsters for players to find and hunt inMonster Hunter Wilds, with even more unlocking after you finish the base game and unlock the endgame content. During the base game, you’ll come face to face with all the Apex Predators of each region, which pose the biggest threat compared to anything else you’ll find. Apex Predators are at the top of the food chain and are usually the most interesting monsters to fight, with a secret achievement being linked to killing them....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Jeffrey Wood

Tribbie Team Comp In HSR: Star Rail

Best Light Cone Back to All Characters The Path of Harmony inHonkai: Star Railis applied to characters who focus on buffing their teammates. These units can take some DPS to a whole new level if players successfully match the Harmony unit’s skills and the DPS' kit, likepairing Sunday with summoners, or Robin with follow-up attackers. Then there’s Tribbie—aHarmony character inHonkai: Star Railwho works with everyone in terms of buff but is also packed with powerful sub-DPS hits....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Darrell Richardson

Twisted Tower's Adventure Plus Mode Explained

Atmos Games first announcedTwisted Towerback in 2023, describing it as a cross betweenBioShockandWilly Wonka.In it,the player must fight through a nightmarish carnival to rescue their love interest from an assortment of killer mascots and a mysterious figure named Mr. Twister. A brief playable demo is currently available on Steam, allowing players to check out the first few sections ofTwisted Tower’s Tim Burton-inspired world. Tucked away in this demo are a few secret doors that the game says are currently inaccessible, but will be unlocked in laterTwisted Towerplaythroughs....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · David Mckinney

Universal Horror Unleashed Gets Official Opening Date

Summary Perhaps one of the biggest and most popular events at theUniversaltheme parks in Hollywood and Orlando is the annual Halloween Horror Nights. Each year, the event draws in thousands of Halloween and horror fans to experience a variety of haunted houses, scare zones, and themed entertainment, making it one of the biggest Halloween events in the theme park industry. In 2023,Universalannounced that a year-round horror experience would be coming to Las Vegas, and fans were finally given more information earlier this week, including an opening date....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Thomas White