The 10 Worst Video Game Sequels Of The Decade (According To Metacritic)

As the world collectively prepares for the initiation of the next decade, now is the perfect time to look back and reminisce over the last ten year. Sticking solely to gaming, the 2010s contained the debuts of multiple consoles, the rise of VR, and various discussions surrounding the industry’s monetization practices. All things considered, this decade delivered some truly fantastic games, be it from established franchises (Red Dead RedemptionandPersona) or new IPs (The Last of UsandSplatoon)....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Sheila Gross

The 5 Best Things About Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster (& The 5 Worst)

Even thoughShin Megami Tensei III: Nocturneis almost two decades old, it’s still a worthwhile RPG. Many elements from the original still hold up today, and the 2021 version makes them even better thanks to the remaster’s additions. For example, the Magatama system is great. It’s basically this game’s version of Materia from Final Fantasy VII, or it’s also like a class for the main character. RELATED:Shin Megami Tensei V: 5 Things It Needs To Learn From Persona 5 & 5 Things It Should Keep From Older Games...

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Crystal Stephenson

The Hardest Energy Weapons To Master In Helldivers 2, Ranked

Helldivers 2players gain access to new weaponry with the release ofeach new Warbond. While energy weapons have been around since the game’s launch, many new ones were introduced later on. There are now multiple primary, secondary, and support energy weapons. Many, but not all, of the energy weapons in the game are lasers and don’t require ammo to function. Others, like thePLAS-1 Scorcher, use a great deal of ammo quickly. Using energy weapons is easy, but mastering them can take some time and effort....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1146 words · Mary Ramirez

There's Been No 'Final Decision' on Releasing Last of Us 2 Early Digitally

The Last of Us 2is in a troubling position that no game wants to find itself in. PlayStation has officially delayedThe Last of Us 2indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By early reports, the game is either done or nearly done. Without the pandemic,The Last of Us 2would come out on May 29 like planned. Now that it’s not, there are big questions to ask and few answers available. One such question is whetherThe Last of Us 2could potentially be released digitally early....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Eric Gonzalez

Top 10 Best Endings in Nintendo History

Nintendo’s games have told many stories over the course of nearly four decades. The familiar “your Princess is in another castle” even became a bit of a joke when Mario saved Peach at the end of Super Mario Bros. 3. While all good things must come to an end, Nintendo knows how to deliver a proper ending. RELATED:10 Video Games With The Most Heartbreaking Endings, Ranked However, amidst the dozens of franchise favorites throughout the decades, several particular titles stood out....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1278 words · Caroline Porter

Twitch Streamer Beats All 296 Nintendo 64 Games, Even Superman

A user on Twitch has spent the last few years going through all the games that were available for the N64 console in the US. While theSwitch is currently having a great year, and the Wii was a phenomenal success at the start of the millennium, many older gamers will likely have fond memories of theNintendo 64, the cartridge-based system that managed to stand out in an era that was moving towards disc-based machines....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Sherry Hanson

Underworld: Is This Action-Horror Franchise Worth Revisiting?

Horror-action franchises likeUnderworldare often flashes in the pan. They leave as suddenly as they arrive, like a bat in the night, as it were. The vampires-versus-werewolves tale has become something of a forgotten franchise, despite the fact that the most recent entry came out as recently as 2016. Horror movies in general do not sell as wildly as strict action or superhero movies do. For example, the firstUnderworldfilm nearly earned $100 million, which was fantastic given its budget....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Mr. Justin Padilla MD

Why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies' Mimic is More Important Than It Seems

Summary Thus far, fans know very little about the next iteration ofCoDZombies.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s version of the mode is set to be open world, taking inspiration fromBlack Ops Cold War’s Outbreak, and Burger Town will be featured within the play space. It will also be part of the Dark Aether narrative. The only other piece of information shared about the content can be seen in the official screenshot forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Zombies, and that is the return of the Mimic....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Helen Garcia

Wordle 664 Clues And Hints For July 21, 2025

Fans of word games curious about a more challenging take on the concept should consider tryingWordle.Since solving aWordlepuzzle needs players to figure out a five-letter word within six tries, even common words like the one used today, Jun 11, 2025, can become confusing for players who don’t know where to begin. However, just because a puzzle is tricky doesn’t mean it’s impossible to solve. Thankfully, clues such as the term’s definition and technical clues, as well as ideal starting words and familiar terms, may be able to help players have an easier time solving the puzzle....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Patricia Murphy

10 Best Dark Souls 3 Bosses (Ranked By How Satisfying They Are To Beat)

Thehardest challengesusually yield the biggest moments of satisfaction, and the latest entry in theDark Soulsseries games is full of them. The franchise is generally well known for its trend-setting difficulty and memorable bosses, and that reputation was hard-earned, to say the last. Going through all ofDark Souls 3’sbase game and its two DLC packs, we put together a list of the most satisfying bosses to beat. RELATED:Dark Souls 3: The 10 Best Quality Build Weapons, Ranked Everyone struggles with different bosses, so we’re sticking to the community’s overall picks....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1223 words · Mindy Graham

10 Vampires That Are More Stylish Than Resident Evil's Lady Dimitrescu

Vampires have been terrifying mankind ever since tales of bat-transforming creatures were first muttered in ancient folklore fables. Vampires have made the jump into 20th and 21st-century pop culture quite smoothly. The recent appearance of the fierce and fabulous Lady Dimitrescu in theResident Evil Villagedemo has reignited interest in suave vampires who are more concerned with fashion than feasting on their victim’s blood. RELATED:Resident Evil 8: Village 5 Things We Learned (& 5 Questions We Still Have)...

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Melinda Contreras

10 Years Later, Batman: Arkham Origins Is Still One of the Most Underrated Superhero Games

Summary The RocksteadyBatman: Arkhamtrilogy is still talked about constantly today, and for good reason.Batman: Arkham Asylumessentially proved thatthe superhero gaming genredidn’t need to just be terrible movie tie-ins or quick cash-grabs, but instead fully-fledged, big-budget experiences that not only stayed true to the source material, but integrated it into the video game medium in an innovative way. ThenArkham Citydoubled down on everything that made the first game great, and whileArkham Knightwasn’t as well received as the others, it’s still talked about fondly today....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Amber Mullen

5 Cartoons From The 80s That Need To Be Seen

The 80s was a time for neon makeup, New Romantics, and, most importantly, Saturday morning cartoons. For hours every weekend children were glued to their televisions to watch the unfolding adventures of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,Care Bears,andThundercats.Toy companies boomed and parents despaired as theme tunes played on repeat and children picked their favorite turtle and played pretend. There are somany iconic cartoons from the 80sthat not all of them are remembered today....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · Kelly Jacobs