How Respawn's Star Wars Jedi Franchise Changes Up the Soulslike Genre

Given the enduring popularity ofStar Wars, it is perhaps not surprising that many video game developers have looked to capitalize on it over the years, resulting in over 100 video games being released under theStar Warsumbrella. Most of these have failed to capture the essence of what made the film series so successful though, and a combination of poor visual quality, lazy storytelling, and uninspired gameplay have seen most of these titles resigned to the scrap heap....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Christopher Anderson

Hydrophobia: 5 Horror Movies That Take Place On The Water

The Earth’s seas and oceans are inherently terrifying. Those wide, seemingly unending expanses of undrinkable water are home to nightmare creatures living in the deepest depths, unseen and unknown are rightly ripe for the subject of horror movies. With the release ofJawsin 1975, the public was suddenly much more aware of the ocean and what could be potentially lurking beneath the surface, and suddenly water-based horror movies became more common than ever....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Jasmin Martin

Indie Game Epic Hero Battles Steals Art for NFTs

In 2021, one of the most common uses of NFTs has become ironic. NFTs are tracked using blockchain technology to prove ownership of a given piece of art, and this ownership has sometimes gone for tens of millions of dollars. The unfortunate reality behind this new trend is that digital artists often have their own works turned into NFTs without their permission, resulting in the artists scrambling to file forDMCA takedownsand prove copyright ownership of their own pieces....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Phillip Gardner

JBL Wireless Headset With DTS Surround Sound Is Cheapest Yet on Amazon

JBL Quantum 610 Gaming Headset This is the best-ever deal on Amazon for the JBL higher mid-tier gaming headset. The Quantum 6310 headset is now available at a $40 discount, which gives gamers the perfect opportunity to grab a DTS surround sound headset with wireless connectivity and advanced features like flip-to-mute mic at just $109.95. Amazon is currently offering theJBL Quantum 610 gaming headsetat a fantastic price of $109.95, a significant cut from its usual price tag of $149....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Adam Hopkins

Judgment's PS5, Xbox Series X Ports Are Good News for the Yakuza Franchise

Several days ago, Studio Yakuza revealed that itsYakuza-universe spin-off title calledJudgmentis heading to next-generation consoles and Stadia on April 23.Judgmentwas first released to the PS4 in 2019 and is set in the same fictional Japanese district of Kamurocho, the mainlineYakuzagames' setting.The story ofJudgmentrevolves around Takayuki Yagami, who is on a mission to track a serial murderer. It is worth noting thatJudgmentis not the first game from theYakuzafranchise that is headed for the PS5 and Xbox Series X....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Frank Cole

League Of Legends: Best Dragon Souls

Dragons, also known as Drakes, are key neutral objectives inLeague of Legendsthat teams can fight over in the Dragon Pit to secure themselves permanent advantages. There are six Elemental Dragons each with their own combat powers, but more importantly, they provide unique buffs when slain. Five minutes into the game any of these Dragons will spawn and the team that slays it will gain its unique blessing. Dragons take five minutes to respawn, and the second one will always be different from the first....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Angela Hernandez DDS

LEGO City Undercover is Basically LEGO GTA and It's an Idea Worth Revisiting

Originally released on the ill-fated Wii U,LEGO City Undercoverwas an easy game for players to miss. Later ports to other consoles meant thatLEGO City Undercoverfound its way into the hands of more gamers, but it’s still an underrated title.LEGO’s relationship with video games has proved very fruitful over the years, teaming up with franchises like Marvel, DC, and Star Wars producing some popular and critically well-received titles. However, a video game themed around the City LEGO sets didn’t quite grab gamers as much as some more recognizable collaborations did....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · John Oconnell

Marvel Is Setting A Precedent For Star Wars To Do A Horror Movie

Ever since Disney acquired Lucasfilm and started producingStar Warscontent like there’s no tomorrow, Lucasfilm has been experimenting with a few different genres:The Mandalorianis a revisionist western,Rogue Oneis a spy thriller, andThe Book of Boba Fettisset to be a revenge-driven spaghetti western. One genre that could really bring a fresh perspective to theStar Warsuniverse is horror. TheStar Warsuniverse is a wretched hive of scum and villainy, rife with nefarious baddies and cold-blooded killers....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Susan Jackson

Nintendo Should Release a 'Wii Classic Edition'

Although the company is often criticized for “taking advantage” of it,Nintendoelicits a lot of nostalgia from gaming enthusiasts, as its consoles and games are often where many people picked up a controller for the first time. The company clearly knows this, as it frequently releases products that capitalize on players' memories: Games liketheSuperMario 3D All-Starscollection, the virtual consoles that come bundled with Nintendo Switch Online services, and its physical re-releases of retro consoles branded under the “Classic Edition” umbrella....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Elizabeth Sanchez

Old School RuneScape: 9 Pro Tips For Leveling Mining

Old SchoolRuneScapeendures while other games have failed due to its compelling mechanics and its nostalgia factor. How many MMORPGs make it to their 20th anniversary? Even its sequel,RuneScape 3, has an impressive player count showing Jagex knows how to capture some fantasy magic. RELATED:RuneScape 3: Top 10 Hardest Bosses, Ranked As the game continues tobreak its concurrent player records, many players, old and new alike, are logging on to see the game in 2021....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Christopher Singh

Overwatch’s Remixed Skins Could Lead To an Excellent Overwatch 2 Feature

Overwatchrecently kicked off Volume 1 of its Anniversary Remix event, the first of a three-part event that puts a new spin on the game’s yearly Anniversary celebrations. While players can still participate in everyOverwatchbrawl from the other seasonal events, gathering any skins they missed out on from past years, a few things set Anniversary Remix apart from the normal version of the event. Alongside a chance to earn skins, sprays, and other items from old hero challenges, Anniversary Remix features recolored versions of some of the most popular Legendary skins inOverwatch....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Ryan King

Persona 3 Reload: How to Get and Use Twilight Fragments

Quick Links While many elements of the originalPersona 3can be found inPersona 3 Reload, there are quite a few things that have changed. Features like fatigue in Tartarus have been completely removed, and there are plenty of new scenes and dialogue that help flesh out the characters in more simple ways. While you may expect lots of modern quality of lifeimprovements inPersona 3 Reload, there have also been some new things added to the game as well....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Danielle Mejia

Pikmin 3 Deluxe: How to Get Yellow Pikmin

InPikmin 3 Deluxe, players will be required to collectvarious different types of Pikminto aid them on their travels. While some of these are more useful than others, they are all (for the most part) required at one point or another in the game. This holds true for the electrically charged Yellow Pikmin as well. Pikmin 3 Deluxeis bringing thePikminexperience to the Nintendo Switch for the first time, and it’s getting fans of the series excited to jump back in....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Raymond Fuller