The Pros and Cons of Metaphor: ReFantazio's Skill Check Boss

This article contains spoilers forMetaphor: ReFantazio. Much like theSMTseries,Metaphor: ReFantazioknows how to make compelling combat. Its difficulty is a mirror to the harsh realities of its world, wherethe United Kingdom of Euchroniais anything but united amidst the terrors of magla-bred monsters and tribal discrimination. It stands to reason, then, that its biggest skill check boss comes in the form of a true test for both the protagonist and player, determining whether their strength is befitting of a leader capable of protecting the weak....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 771 words · Bradley Terrell

Tiny Pasture Beginner Tips

Summary Tiny Pastureis a new cozy game for PC players, which runs at the bottom of the screen while they work, study, or browse. The key gameplay loop involves raising and caring for various animals, including cats, alpacas, capybaras, and even ghosties. While the game flows well, its' tutorial is very short, and new players may not understand all the mechanics at first. To prevent expensive mistakes early on, it’s useful to have some tips aboutTiny Pastureabout the best foods, what buildings to invest in, and more....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Crystal Alexander

Video Game Anti-Heroes Who Missed the Mark

Summary Anti-heroes are a great way to add depth and complexity to a character, but can it go too far? At what point do anti-heroes become straight-up villains or at least lose the audience’s sympathy? The characters below are not necessarily bad characters. They just went a little overboard when it comes to their anti-hero status. As a result, many players might feel a disconnect. This could be exactly what the developers wanted, or else they thought they were doing something smart and it came out more grotesque than thought-provoking....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1054 words · Lisa Gaines

Walking Dead Community Eager To See ‘Invincible Style’ Animated Adaptation Next

Summary Even though AMC’sThe Walking Deadcame to an end in November 2022, there’s plenty of zombie-filled life left in the franchise to uncover yet, as showcased in itsnumerous spin-off series'. However, as the masterminds behind the beloved show conjure up ways to keep the dead living, fans seemingly only have one idea on their minds about where it should go next and that’s down the road of animation. Over the years,Robert Kirkman’sThe Walking Deadcomics have seen adaptations into video games, such as Telltales 2012 episodic graphic adventure and, of course, the live-action series starring Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Nathaniel Lara

Ways To Shake Up A Second Playthrough In The Legend Of Zelda

Players who lovedBreath of the Wildconsidered the six-year wait for its sequel to be worthwhile. After all,Tears of the Kingdom’s complex mechanics make it a huge technical achievement, doubly so since it managed to be relatively polished on the Switch despite this console’s limitations. The game is full of unique content as players do everything in their power toprevent Ganon’s plans and save Princess Zelda. Even with the lack of any DLC,Tears of the Kingdomis a ripe candidate for a second playthrough, especially since fans can tackle the game in a different way to switch things up meaningfully....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Jennifer Peterson

What Features Are Included With The Huupe Smart Basketball Hoop

Most people have had some kind of experience playing basketball, whether it is on the court, on the driveway, or in their rooms. huupe, the world’s first smart basketball hoop, aims to bring a moreinteractive and collaborative experience, be it at home or at work with its mini and Pro hoops. The system includes a hoop and a backboard with an integrated display that also has quite a few sensors to calculate different metrics when taking shots....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Melody Torres

What To Expect From Warframe: Techrot Encore

Warframe’s 12th anniversary is on the horizon, and a new big update is being released alongside it. Techrot Encore, a continuation ofWarframe’s last expansion, will add a new Warframe, a new Adversary system, new Protoframes, and much more. Warframe: 1999was released at the tail end of 2024, adding a great chunk of new content that’s now getting its own continuation. In the tradition ofWarframe’s ‘Echoes’ updates (updates that build onto a prior expansion), Techrot Encore will release March 19—adding a second half to the 1999 storyline....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Hannah White

Where To Find Elden Ring Easter Egg In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2features a massive map, and as players explore, it is possible to discover different secrets, such as points of interest,good side quests, bandit camps, and also Easter eggs. The developers did solid work by scattering numerous references across the map, further rewarding those who enjoy making the most of this realistic open-world RPG. One of these Easter eggs inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2is a tribute toLet Me Solo Her, anElden Ring playerwho became well-known in the community for defeating Malenia, one of the toughest bosses in the game, alone, using only a jar and two katanas as equipment....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · William Watkins

Where to Find the Legendary Tatanka Bison in Red Dead Redemption 2

Quick Links Red Dead Redemption 2is considered by many to be the best title Rockstar Games has ever released—even better than theGrand Theft Autofranchise. This game features a compelling narrative, many likable characters, andvarious attributes you can increase to the maximum level, and that’s without mentioning the fun side missions and stellar combat mechanics. As you make your way through 19th-century America, you’ll often come across animals that you’re able to hunt down to get valuable pelts, food, and resources....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Anthony Church

Witcher 3 Lead Quest Designer Reveals Regrets About the Game

Summary The lead quest designer of the tremendously popularThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas revealed that there are things about the game he doesn’t like and would love to have the chance to go back in time to fix them. Even though this may come as a surprise to fans, consideringThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s success and enduring popularity over the years, one key member of the development team has some serious regrets about the game....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Julian Branch

2019 Game With 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews Shadow Dropped for PS5

Summary Sayonara Wild Heartshas been shadow-dropped on PlayStation 5 following the latest Annapurna Interactive Showcase. Commonly described as a playable pop album,Sayonara Wild Heartsis a musical rhythm game infused with tons of style and flair. Although a short experience,Sayonara Wild Heartsgarnered massive critical acclaim when it was released in 2019, earning an 86 on OpenCritic, winning several awards, and being listed as “overwhelmingly positive” on Steam. The indie publishing house Annapurna Interactive has just recently held another one of its yearly game showcases....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Tyler Hinton

5 Most Tragic Stories in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis known for its unforgiving and harsh world where tragedy shapes its narrative, characters, and choices. These tales of loss, sacrifice, regret, betrayal, and heartache are not mere plot devices. They are integral to themoral dilemmas Geralt of Rivia facesthroughout his journey, forcing players to make difficult choices whereeven the best intentions can lead to devastating consequences. Unlike traditional role-playing games,The Witcher 3offers no clear right or wrong....

June 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1164 words · Jonathan Baker

A Prize Held High Trophy Guide

Quick Links In order to get thePrize Held Hightrophy/achievement inMonster Hunter Wilds, players will need to find and catch a creature that bears anAncient Wyvern Coin. What is this creature, you might ask? Well, the trophy/achievement is referring to the elusiveCurioshell CrabEndemic Life. If you don’t knowwhere to find a Curioshell Crab, we have the details here for you. Curioshell Crab Location in Monster Hunter Wilds A Prize Held High Trophy Guide While the Curioshell Crab can actually be found in all five of the various open zones of Monster Hunter Wilds, we managed to find it pretty easily in theScarlet Forest, specifically near theArea 6 Pop-Up Campsite, Flowering Rocks Tent....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Mr. Terry Preston