This Dystopian Sci-fi Adventure Is A Forgotten Classic

Set in a futuristic dystopian world where humanity survives in an underground civilization cut off from the world above,City of Emberis an oftenforgotten sci-fi moviethat many fans consider to be a hidden gem. Based on a young adult novel of the same name by Jeanne DuPrau, it has all the traits of a great adventure. The story surrounds an important mission to save the world that is slowly turning dark, a corrupt mayor whose lust for power is more important to him than the people he is supposed to protect, and two brave heroes who are willing to risk everything they know to find a better future for those they love....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Stacey Dawson

Useful Redstone Contraptions In Minecraft

Summary When it comes down to it,Minecraftis a fairly simple game to play. Things are pretty intuitive in terms of crafting, especially since a recipe book allows you to go back and check all the recipes you know so far. However, there’s one form of craft in the game that’s only reserved for the smartest:Redstone contraptions. If Redstone inMinecraftfeels like a foreign language, no need to worry. Just replicating a few basic farms tends to teach the basics to a player....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1500 words · Jasmin Hill

What the Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok Leak Tells Us About the Next DLC

TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise is perhaps Ubisoft’s most well-known IP andAssassin’s Creed Valhallais its latest edition to this impressive roster. The game received positive reviews upon its release in November 2020, and Ubisoft has continued to supportAssassin’s Creed Valhallawith great DLC content since. In addition to expansions Wrath of the Druids andSiege of Pariswhichhave already dropped, Ubisoft has confirmed that players can expect more major post-release content by March 2022 to finish off the company’s financial year....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Aaron Ramirez DDS

What to Expect From Dead Island 2's Post-DLC Content

Dead Island 2is now a year old, and with two DLC expansions already under the game’s belt, there is some great content to spend time with. However, following the release of both DLCs, the future ofDead Island 2has been a mystery. After a rocky development cycle, moreDead Island 2is an exciting prospect, and developer Dambuster Studio has brought some hope that there is more to come for the game. In honor of the game’s one-year anniversary, Dambuster Studio released an official statement on Twitter claiming thatmore content forDead Island 2is on the way....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Dr. Regina Gonzalez

Why Grand Theft Auto 5 Players Are Upset Over the Next-Gen Update Prices

The Xbox Series X/S and PS5 upgrades forGrand Theft Auto 5are almost here but some fans of the Rockstar Games title are more than a little annoyed at how much the new version is going to cost. Fans have been expressing their anger over the price of thenewest version ofGTA 5with some wondering why they’re paying anything at all. Charging money for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrades of existing games has long been a point of strife in the gaming community....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Kelly English

Will There Be a New Super Mario Game at E3?

E3 is approaching very quickly, and considering how last year’s show didn’t go as planned – or at all – it seems a lot of video game developers and publishers are pulling out all the stops for 2021. Perhaps the one company with the most on its plate has been Nintendo, asnews of the rumored Nintendo Switch Proand anticipation forBreath of the Wild 2has given the company’s E3 showcase an astounding amount of anticipation....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Melanie Riley

World of Warcraft Player Makes Incredible Sylvanas Cosplay

Despite the recent gender discrimination lawsuit and its associated controversy,World of Warcraftcontinues to be a very popular MMO filled with iconic characters that are still receiving fan-made tributes. OneWorld of Warcraftfan is in the process of piecing together an incredible cosplay of Sylvanas Windrunner, the former leader of the Forsaken and the Horde itself. Originally introduced inWarcraft 3: Reign of Chaos, Sylvanas was once a hero of the high elves who battled the Death Knight Arthas Menethil....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Ryan Taylor

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Introduces New Targeting Options

World of Warcraftis getting two incredible new targeting options whenDragonflightreleases. The new Soft Targeting system, including both the Interact Key and Action Targeting, will be available to players when theWorld of Warcraft: DragonflightPre-Patch begins on October 25. With the new Action Targeting system active,World of Warcraftplayers can target enemies, NPCs, and interactable objects simply by facing them. Jeff Liu, the senior UI designer forWorld of Warcraft, described it as similar to an action game....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Laurie Johnson

WWE 2K22 Releases WrestleMania Rewind Pack for MyFaction

WWE 2K22has now been available for nearly two months and by all accounts it’s the success that WWE and 2K were hoping for. With that in mind, developer Visual Concepts has shifted its focus to post-launch content for the pro wrestling game. It’s perhaps no surprise, but what appears to be the primary focus for post-launchWWE 2K22is the game’s MyFaction gacha card-collecting mode. MyFaction’s latest addition is a new WrestleMania Rewind pack featuring some of WWE’s biggest stars....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Mariah Hall

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Should Revist One Controversial Dungeon Design

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomseems to be upholding the tradition of innovation for a series that has been going strong for well over three decades.Announced at the recent Nintendo Direct, the game will see Princess Zelda take center stage in a title that bears resemblance to previous Nintendo Switch titles and has all the potential to shake up the aging franchise once again. Not much is known aboutZelda: Echoes of Wisdompast the trailer and its September 26 release date, which means that fans will likely be surprised by its twists and turns, and just how it will adhere to the franchise’s lofty reputation....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Ryan Brooks

10 Best Light Novels To Read If You Like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Summary Finding light novels similar toFrieren: Beyond Journey’s Endis as difficult as finding anime likeFrieren. No one light novel or anime is a perfect analogue for the manga-anime that’s redefining the community’s expectations for fantasy and slice-of-life. But there are stand-out titles perfect for fans who want to read light novels with themes, approaches, and vibes comparable toFrieren. Second chances and long, retrospective journeys are almost a character in some of the following titles....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Natasha Mason

8 Most Bizarre Creatures In The Elder Scrolls Universe

The vicious creatures and terrifying monsters that roam the forests and caves of Tamriel ensure that anyElder Scrollsplayer is going to always be in constant danger. They can appear at any moment and cause serious damage if players aren’t careful, not to mention that some creatures are downright impossible to fight at lower levels. RELATED:The Elder Scrolls: 10 Deadliest Creatures In Morrowind While not every animal can be a bloodthirsty menace, some of the creature designs are downright strange, but these weird monsters no doubt have a uniqueness factor....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Daniel Owen

Alternate Spider-Man Versions That Need Their Own Game

Can there be such a thing as too manySpider-Mangames? It’s hard to see how Insomniac’sofferings can be topped, having delivered what many fans believe to be the definitive web-head experience. As theSpider-Versemovies andSpider-Man: Miles Moralesproved, there’s a real hunger out there to see more Spider-People wall-crawl their way into the Spider Spotlight. Related:Marvel Superheroes Who Are Long Overdue Their Own Games With the potential to bring unique super-powered gameplay, cool new locations to swing around in, or compelling narrative spins, these alternate incarnations should definitely be next in line for their own game....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Scott Garcia