The Future of the Hellblade Franchise Seems Obvious

Summary The firstHellbladetook the gaming world by surprise upon its launch back in 2017. A game made by a small but beloved team,Hellbladereceived a lot of love from critics, many of whom heavily praised the game’s cinematic nature, its depiction of psychosis, and its complex narrative themes. There was a strong desire from fans to seeaHellbladesequel, especially after the game’s ending which sees protagonist Senua look directly into the camera and state that there are more stories to be told....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Edwin Alexander

The Sims 5 Should Keep One Important Part of The Sims 4's Kits

With EA and Maxis finally revealing thatThe Sims 5is on the way, fans of the long-running simulation series are excited to see what’s next. WithThe Sims 4transitioning to free-to-play, it was clear EA was paving the way for the next installment, and fans are curious to discover what elementsThe Sims 5would incorporate from the series to date. It’s still very early days for the next chapter inThe Simsfranchise – it’s still being referred to by its codename “Project Rene” – but withThe Sims 5on the horizon, players have had lots to talk about since the developer’s announcement last year....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Jennifer Fisher

What Is Pastiche? Projects Like WandaVision and Knives Out Are Turning the Niche Style Into a Bankable Formula

Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery, but viewers would hardly think so based on critics’ use of ‘pastiche’. The word is practically an epithet in movie reviews—the last insult spewed at a film when its failure was too feeble to be worth examining, too kitsch to provide guidance for the next attempt. Yet that usage does not reflect the historic role of pastiche in art; it does not reflect what pasticheis....

July 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1391 words · Kristina Duncan

Will Marvel's Runaways Ever Return In The MCU?

Marvel’s Runawaysaired for three seasons on Hulu. Unfortunately, the show was canceled, and that means fans might never see the characters again. However, this is Marvel, a world where almost anything is possible. So could it be possible that the Runaways will return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Or perhapsthe show will continue on Disney Plus? The characters certainly had potential and might be interesting to see inthe next phase of the MCU....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Regina Brown

WoW Dragonflight: Assassination Rogue Talent Build

World of Warcraft: Dragonflightintroduced a complete overhaul on the talent systems for all classes, not just the Assassination Rogue. Players now have much more robust set of choices to make with their talents compared to the Shadowlands talent trees. The new talent system overhaul seems to have a focus on bringing back what people loved about the game back inWorld of Warcraft Classic. The new talent system allows you to select talents from a class-specific tree, such as the"Rogue Tree", and also have separate talent points to spend on your specialization tree such as the"Assassination Tree"....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Tanya Garcia

15 Richest Clubs In Football Manager 2021, Ranked By How Easy It Is To Succeed With Them

Plenty ofFootball Managerplayers will claim that the only right way to playFMis to pick a team from one of the lowest divisions and lead them to glory with talented youngsters, aging stars,and pinpoint tactics. However, those who arenew to the gamemight get discouraged from playing it altogether if they dive head-first into managing a poor team from the depths of the third and fourth national divisions. RELATED:Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing Football Manager 2021 Some of the best choices for rookie players are clubs with large amounts of disposable cash from the very first transfer window in the game....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1357 words · Alejandro Baker

6 Things That Didn't Make Sense In Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Moviegoers were excited to seeVenom: Let There Carnagein theaters recently. It is outdoing its predecessor in terms of reviews, but the sales data has yet to be determined. As far as 2021 movies go, it’s doing quite well. Even thoughVenom: Let There Carnageis technically a better film according to the Metacritic (with a score of 47 versus the first film’s 35), it still has plenty of issues with the plot....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Cassandra Tucker

Age Of Empires 4: Biggest Fixes The Game Needs

After a long time in the background, the RTS juggernautAge of Empireshas finally released another title to the jubilation of fans all over the world. After all, the originalAge of Empirestrilogy was a great series that fans absolutely adored, with the second game being the undisputed fan-favorite. However, the RTS series was shelved for the longest time… until now. RELATED:Pro Tips For Age Of Empires Players While fans were generally happy at the idea of playing another chapter inthe glorious history ofAge of Empires, there are still several areas of the game that could use some work....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Joseph Lee

Batwoman Season 3 Trailer Shows Batman Foes Killer Croc And Mad Hatter

The CW’s hit superhero comic book showBatwomanhas got a teaser trailer for its upcoming third season, which is set to debut in October.Batwomanfollows the titular character in a world where Batman is nowhere to be found. Batwomantakes place in the ongoing ‘Arrowverse’ continuity, which started with Stephen Amell’sArrowseries and lives on with shows such asThe Flash,Legends of Tomorrow,Stargirl,Superman & Lois,andBlack Lightning. With that being said, many of Batman’s villains have made brief appearances in the Arrowverse prior to theBatwomanshow, including Harley Quinn, Amanda Waller, and even Deathstroke....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Marissa Morgan

Best Games Like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rimhas rightfully made a splash. The game’s balance of jaw-droppingly beautiful aesthetics, high school drama, mech-based combat, andthe compact storyhas cemented Vanillaware as one of the most exciting Japanese studios around. RELATED:Top Coolest Mechs In Video Games The issue with13 Sentinels, though, is that there are so few games like it. When the credits roll, where should players who want more go? Thankfully, despitethe title’s originality, there are still some othergames similar to13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1144 words · Megan Garcia

Best GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition Mods

Longtime fans of theGrand Theft Autofranchise invariably have fond memories ofSan Andreas. The remastered version of the game, included inGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Editionwas met with mixed reviews, however. Although improvements and fixes are being implemented,the disappointment from fans was palpable. RELATED:GTA: San Andreas - Mods That Remaster The Game Fortunately, an active modding community ensures that any lingering problems will be dealt with eventually. Nexus currently hosts a growing collection of mods for the Definitive Edition ofSan Andreasthat will surely interest plenty of fans....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1272 words · Vanessa Evans

Best Perks in Cyberpunk 2077

Build crafting is an essential element to the experimentation and joy ofCyberpunk 2077. Ever since the release of Phantom Liberty and Update 2.0,Attributes and Perkshave received reworks and revamps to make them stronger than ever, allowing for a stronger emphasis on crafting the ultimate V. As players start their journey intoCyberpunk 2077, or for those well experienced in Night City and Dogtown, it’s worth noting the most essential Perks inCyberpunk 2077specifically for the fact that players cannot reset their Attribute Points, but can reset their Perks....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Mary Walls

Bethesda Releases Official Hi-Fi Rush Soundtrack on YouTube

Bethesda has released the official soundtrack toHi-Fi Rushon YouTube. The latest title from Tango Gameworks has been a hit among many gamers, with its music being a key contributor such as, for instance, how it brings thebest ofGuitar HerotoHi-Fi Rush. With the official soundtrack going public on YouTube, fans can experienceHi-Fi Rush’s original tunes beyond the game. Hi-Fi Rushmay have launched with little to no marketing, but it’s been one of the biggest first-party titles for Xbox in the recent past....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Debbie Hurley