The Case for Mass Effect: Andromeda Continuing Without the Milky Way

TheMass Effectseries is defined by a series of ups and downs, with the second game in the original trilogy setting a bar so high that it was seemingly impossible for what came next to beat it out. Of course, even when not considering the weight of expectation of coming afterMass Effect 2, bothMass Effect 3andMass Effect: Andromedafell short of standing on their own in several ways. However, whileMass Effect: Andromedafailed to meet its potential at launch due to the unpolished state that the game released in, there is plenty to draw from the spin-off galaxy’s series....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Debra Sanders

The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 2: Episode 3 Review

Episode three ofThe Devil is a Part-Timer!Season two fulfilled all the promises made by episodes one and two. Viewers were treated to an in-depth backstory for a main character, as well as some more intrigue revolvingaround the season’s arc. Of course, the newest heavenly antagonist also managed to make an amusing appearance as well and side characters were given room to grow and enjoy their own personal moments. This might be the best episode of this season yet, but all of the credit can’t go to episode three alone, had episode two not spent so much time setting up the background then this episode wouldn’t have had the room to flourish as it did....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Patrick Brown

The Finals' Feudal Japan-Themed Season Arrives at a Tough Time

Summary The FinalsSeason 3 is all set to launch on Jun 19, 2025, with a feudal Japan-themed season. Considering the journey that the FPS game has had since its launch in December 2023, it’s not surprising that Embark Studios is going all in once again. Not only isThe FinalsSeason 3 bringing in a new map, but players will also be treated to fresh weapons, gadgets, as well as a fleshed-out Battle Pass....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Debbie Burgess

The Sims 4 Leak Reveals Another Expansion Could Be in the Works

The vast majority ofSimsfans are looking forward to Project Rene, but it seems that Electronic Arts isn’t quite done withThe Sims 4just yet.Two new kits forThe Sims 4were recently released on short notice, and even though the pace of content has slowed down compared to previous years, Maxis is prepared to support the game in parallel with the development ofThe Sims 5through its European studio, initially opened in 2019 alongside its Texas branch....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Annette Davis

Venom Vs. Let There Be Carnage?

Venom: Let There Carnagewas just released and it’s already doing well for itself despite recent difficulties. Currently, it is sitting at a 47 on Metacritic while its predecessor,Venom, is at a 35. These two scores may fluctuate but it seems like the general consensus is thatVenom: Let There Carnageis a better movie. That goes beyond numbers but is that really true? Even though Venom made it into the red on Metacritic, it got enough good feedback and sales data for a sequel to get made....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Dr. Ronald Kidd

WandaVision: It's Been [SPOILER] All Along

The following article contains major spoilers forWandaVisionepisode 7. WandaVisionhas been building up to another big reveal ever since Pietro (but not the familiar MCU version) showed up on Wanda and Vision’s doorstep.Episode 7, “Breaking the Fourth Wall"has finally delivered on that promise, giving viewers something they expected all along, but making it no less surprising or satisfying. At the end of the episode, as Wanda descends into a spooky basement lair,nosy neighbor Agnesfinally reveals herself as none other than Agatha Harkness....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Elaine Miller

When Does Lord of the Rings: Gollum Take Place?

Lord of the Rings: Gollumpromises to tell players the story ofGollum, one of Middle-earth’s most tragic characters, from a new perspective. Although most know this character from his dealings with Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, and the rest of the fellowship, his story extends far beyond these encounters. In fact, Gollum plays a truly pivotal role in the lore and story behind theLord of the Ringstrilogy, and his story is a truly depressing one....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1021 words · Vickie Graham

Winnie The Pooh Blood And Honey Added To Peacock Streaming Service

Summary Winnie The Pooh: Bood and Honeyis finally making its debut on a major streamer just in time for the Halloween season after making waves earlier in the year by taking advantage of the situation surrounding the intellectual property for its titular character. Winnie The Pooh: Bood and Honeywas first announced in May 2022 and planned for an October release the same year. However, the concept ofWinnie the Pooh reimagined in a bizarre horror plotdrew far more eyes than expected to the project, prompting a pivot to a 2023 theatrical release....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Anita Perez

Xbox Game Pass Adds AAA Game With 'Very Positive' Reviews

Summary Xbox Game Passusers can now playShadow of the Tomb Raideras part of their subscription. The critically acclaimed action adventure is the eighth title to reachXbox Game Passin April 2024, and the 49th since the turn of the year. Released in 2018,Shadow of the Tomb Raideris the third entry in theTomb RaiderSurvivor trilogy. Both its PC and Xbox versions debuted to a great critical reception, as underlined by their Metacritic Metascores of 77 and 82, respectively....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jeremy Davis

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fan Makes Surprising Physics Discovery

Summary One inquisitive player has found that the gravity inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis nearly three times as strong as the gravitational strength of Earth. They subsequently took online to detail theirstartlingTears of the Kingdomdiscovery, fueling everything from amazement to wild speculation among the fandom. WhileTears of the Kingdomplays it safe with Switch’s hardware, the aging console didn’t prevent Nintendo from delivering its most advanced physics engine yet....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Billy Bradley

Apex Legends Fan Reveals Impressive Crypto Cosplay

Apex Legendscosplays have become extremely popular since Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale released nearly two years ago. Characters have very unique appearance and elaborate outfits, which makes for some very impressive cosplays. Some extremely detailed cosplays have been shown off, includingSeason 7 legend Horizon. While many of theApex Legendscharacters are very popular to cosplay as like Wraith and Loba, Season 3 legend Crypto does not seem to pop up in cosplays as often....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Jessica Brewer

Assassin's Creed Rift Should Completely Drop RPG Elements

The heavily rumoredAssassin’s Creed Riftcould be a momentous release for Ubisoft. With the title reportedly set to be quite different from the more open and RPG-like titles in the franchise, the game could easily have something to offer new and old fans alike. It is no secret that the aforementioned RPG elements of newerAssassin’s Creedtitles have created a significantly different identity for the franchise, which has caused a divide within the community....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Rachel Garza

Australian Football League Hosting Fortnite Tournament With Big Money Prize

Fortnitehas been a leader in the battle royale genre for some time and this is because of its frequent events as well as its gameplay. A new event is now being set up with the Australian Football League and it will be a Duos tournament that runs on May 21, 2 AM PT and Friday, May 22, 7 PM AEST. The stakes for the tournament are high and the AFL will hope thatFortnite’s record-breaking amount of playerswill tune into the action as it unfolds....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · William Lamb