Hogwarts Legacy Has Dark Souls Easter Egg

OneHogwarts Legacyplayer explores the open world and comes across what appears to be a nod to From Software and its popularDark Soulsgames. Easter eggs are a popular way for developers to hide content within a game for players to find, especially in sprawling landscapes found within open world games. The latest title to fit this genre isHogwarts Legacy, a game that brings theWizarding World universe established inside theHarry Potterbooksto life....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Jack Hernandez

House of the Dragon: Who is Daemon Targaryen's Mom?

House of the Dragondigs deep into the history of the most troubled family in Westeros. The Targaryen brood carries ancient traditions that see them marry their close relatives to keep their bloodline pure. Their relationships are often influenced by the tremendous power and violence that follows their every move. Some Targaryens barely appear in the show, but their impact lived on in the damaged minds of their descendants. Daemon Targaryen has a lot going on, but what can fans know about Alyssa Targaryen, the woman that gave him life?...

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Denise Hernandez

How Hogwarts Legacy Could Redeem Hufflepuff

Hogwarts Legacywill take players to the titular school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There will be several classes available to take, and players will be able to make companions and explore the mysterious castle and surrounding areas, including Hogsmeade. Before players start their adventure, they will first undergo the famous sorting ritual in which theSorting Hatdetermines which of the four houses they will be sorted into. All four houses will be available inHogwarts Legacy, and mostHarry Potterfans probably already know which house is the perfect fit for them....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Linda Park

Interview: Martin Freeman & Daisy Haggard Talk Breeders Season 3, Starting On Different Paths, And Their Characters' Journeys

Picking off right where the previous season ended,BreedersSeason 3 sees the Worsley family face a new set of difficulties. Paul (Martin Freeman) and his son Luke (Alex Eastwood) had gotten in an altercation, and Luke punched his father after being victim to another one of his anger outbursts. The family was forced to seperate after Luke refused to sleep under the same roof as his father. This new season sees Ally (BAFTA nominee Daisy Haggard) stuggle to balance the household’s shifting dynamics, along with her early menopause and strained relationship with her daughter Ava (Eve Prenelle), while Paul and Luke attempt to repair their bond....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Alexandra Singh

Is Jujutsu Kaisen's Story Going Off The Rails?

Following in the footsteps of anime/manga greats likeBleach,NarutoandOne Pieceis no easy task. However, several new series have managed to stake their claim in the big leagues of the industry. One of these is Gege Akutami’sJujutsu Kaisen. Jujutsu Kaisenhas been running for almost 5 years now, and is currently one of the most popular series in the anime sphere. However, the closer a story gets to its end, the higher the odds that it will start to get out of hand....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Mark Rosales

Kit Harington Remains Tight-Lipped On Jon Snow Game Of Thrones Sequel

The untitledGame of Thronessequel about Jon Snow remains as elusive as ever. While it’s ostensibly still in pre-production, Kit Harington (who plays Jon Snow) remains tight-lipped about the project. Game of Thronesconcluded its eight-season run back in 2019. Its finale was heavily criticized, with many claiming that the show lost track of its pacing and characterization in the name of cheap surprises and shocks. HBO, however, decided to persevere with the franchise and release several spin-offs set in the world of Westeros, includingHouse of the Dragon....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Christina Brewer

Lingering Questions We Have After The End Of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Fans of this series first got a whiff ofFinal Fantasy 7getting a remake in 2005 when a PS3 trailer showcase was released as a tech demo. That’s all it was though, a tech demo, and yet fans demanded it to be real. Finally, after many years of waiting, the teaser trailer forFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewas unleashed in 2015 followed by a launch long after in 2020. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthtook four years to release after that....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Amanda Moran

Marvel Heroes Who Hate Iron Man

Summary After years brimming just below the surface of Marvel’s biggest heroes,Iron Manestablished himself as the comic book juggernaut’s arguable leading man thanks to theCivil Warevent in ‘07 followed by Robert Downey Jr.’s beloved MCU rendition of the character that started in ‘08. Presented as brash, audacious, and with a dark, selfish past, Tony Stark hasfrequently rubbed other characters the wrong way. The tech genius rarely pulls punches and has frequently been depicted as diving head-on into alarmingly dangerous problem-solving strategies....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Tiffany Carter

Mass Effect and Dragon Age Desperately Need This Final Fantasy 16 Feature

Final Fantasy 16’s release is just around the corner, but it’s already given gamers ideas for features they might like to see in other upcoming RPGs like BioWare’sDragon Age: DreadwolfandMass Effect 4. WithBioWare’s next huge releases still deep in development, players don’t know yet when they’ll be able to add them to their own libraries, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t already thinking about what the next chapters in the beloved franchises could contain....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Madison Dickson

Meta Quest 4 Release Window Leaks

Summary According to recently leaked information, the next Meta Quest VR headset, theMeta Quest 4, may be released in 2026. The leak also revealed some details regarding the nextMeta QuestPro headset. The Meta Quest has performed extremely well among its VR headset competitors over the years. While the original Meta/Oculus Quest wasn’t as powerful as its tethered competitors, the ability to play games or enjoy virtual reality experiences without the need for external sensors or cables won over many gamers....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Sandra White

Microsoft Flight Simulator to Get DLSS and FSR Upscaling

Microsoft Flight Simulatorhas been a staple in the PC market for decades. Starting life in 1982, not only is it one of the longest running franchises in the genre at 39 years old, but it’s alsoone of the most influential simulation video games ever. Its in-depth and realistic controls, alongside the mesmerizing visuals, has helped to keep it in good stead with the gaming community. Speaking of the visuals, it’s now been confirmed that upscaling technology will be coming to the series....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Richard Lopez

Monster Hunter Rise: When is High Rank

TheMonster Hunterseries has kind of fallen into a pattern. A new game in the series is released and it will contain two tiers of difficulty, low rank and high rank. Then, sometime after the release of said game, another game is released with a third tier of difficulty, such asMonster Hunter TriandMonster Hunter 3 Ultimate. It is to be expected then thatMonster Hunter Riseonly contains the first two tiers of difficulty....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Erin Watkins

Most Horrifying Pokedex Entries In The Pokemon Games

Summary While the world ofPokemonis most well known for its adorable electric mouse mascot, Pikachu, the Pokedex is home to several unexpectedly dark entries that add depth to its seemingly colorful and fun world by highlighting the cruelty and horror of the series. From stealing souls to committing acts of violence for violence’s sake, some Pokemon naturally wreak havoc on the world around them, leading many to their doom. Still, whether their actions are intentional or not, trainers may want to think twice about adding these Pokemon to their team after realizing what they are capable of outside of battle....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Cindy Krueger