Sci-Fi Tropes In Final Fantasy

Endwalker, the recent expansion forFinal Fantasy 14, was well-received by players and critics alike. Some, however, found it odd that the expansion took a hard shift towards sci-fi content. During the main plot, for example, the characters learn that their planet’s moon is an interstellar colony, and they reach the final zone by aiding in the construction of a starship. This was a surprise for players who expected a sword-and-sorcery fantasy experience....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Amy Wilson

Soulcalibur 6: The Best Fighting Styles

WithSoulcalibur 6serving as both a sequel and a reboot to theSoulcaliburseries, franchise newcomers and savants once again bear witness to the struggles of acquiring both the fabled Soulcalibur and the feared Soul Edge. WithSoulcalibur 6beginning after Cassandra fromSoulcalibur 5warns her past self about the fate of her family, the newSoulcaliburinstallment will explore the series’s mythology from a fresh perspective. RELATED:Most Influential Fighting Games Of All Time That Defined The Genre...

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1392 words · Madeline Williams

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Who Was Chief Of Engineering Before Geordi LaForge?

Star Trekhas a large array of fantastic man characters, from the often serious Picard, to thenefarious ways of the sly Garak. They all have rich backstories and complex traits that develop over time as audiences get closer and closer to them. One ofthese characters is Geordi LaForge, the chief of engineering that won over many during his time onThe Next Generation.However, many forget that his time on the small screen was not always as chief of engineering....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Kimberly James

Starfield Player Notices Neat Detail When Exiting Cockpit

Summary AStarfieldplayer notices a neat detail about how their player uses their hand while landing on a planet and exiting their spaceship’s cockpit. InStarfield, players may begin to customize their own ship after completing the first few main quests and reaching a space dock. Starfieldis one of 2023’s biggest gameswith high expectations from Bethesda fans leading into its launch on September 5. AlthoughStarfieldlaunched with numerous technical issues on PC and Xbox Series X|S, the game quickly became popular due to its unique open-world design, satisfying gunplay, and RPG elements thatElder ScrollsandFalloutfans resonate with....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Jeffrey Thompson

Studio Ghibli Park’s Princess Mononoke Area Revealed

Summary The latest section of theStudio Ghiblitheme park in Aichi, Japan, is set to open next week. This newest area of the park is themed after one ofStudio Ghibli’s oldest and most iconic movies,Princess Mononoke. With the new area set to open next week, some of the major highlights and attractions have finally been revealed to the public to build hype and draw crowds to the new area. When the Studio Ghibli theme parkfirst opened on November 1st, 2022, it only had a few themed areas....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Joe Farley

The 10 Best PS4 Offline RPGs To Play Right Now

Role-playing games can vary in appearance, but the player always assumes the role of fictional or real characters. Theoriginal role-playing games were tabletops,but the mainstay has expanded to video games as well. Role-playing games can be lengthy. In fact, players can pour hundreds of hours into a single role-playing game! RELATED:10 RPGs With The Most Impressive Customization Options We’ve seen an abundance ofPlayStationrole-playing games over the years. With the PlayStation 4 coming to the end of its lifespan, now is a better time than ever to compile this list....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Megan Simmons

The Best And Worst Things About Sonic Colors: Ultimate

Sonic Colorswas originally released in 2010 for the DS and Wii asNintendoexclusives. WithSonic Colors: Ultimate, the game is returning to Nintendo platforms while also finally hitting other consoles as well. In this era of the franchise,Sonic Colorswas considered to be one of the better entries. RELATED:The Best (& Worst) Sonic Games, According To Metacritic This can still be backed by reviews given at the time. While modern reviews of this remaster are also good,Sonic Colors: Ultimatehas a few issues as well....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · Mark Conway

The Best Ways to Make Money in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Definitive Edition

Making money has become increasingly important with each newGrand Theft Autogame, and this is once again the case inGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Unlike in earlierGTAgames, there are plenty of things for players to spend their money on, including clothing, properties, and cars. As a result, finding a good money-making method early on can make things considerably easier for players, particularly those hoping to achieve 100% completion. RELATED:The Fastest Cars in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Definitive Edition...

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Anne Gallagher

The Day Before NPC Shows Off Hilarious Bug

Summary A bugged character inThe Day Beforehas highlighted some hilarious issues impacting the NPCs. WhileThe Day Beforecommunity has expressed issueswith the game, this visual NPC bug may be among the least harmful. WhenThe Day Beforewas first announced, it became themost wishlisted game on Steam. The game began its early access phase on December 7 and has received an overwhelmingly negative score on Steam based on feedback from over 9,000 users. These poor reviews are derived from players feeling like the game description and trailers don’t match its gameplay....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Mrs. Maria Brown DDS

The Mirror Monster Trope in Horror, Explained

Horror stories have a lot of go-to monsters to pull from when assembling the new threat of their nightmares. Despite the theoretically endless options, there are a few standard hallmarks that seem to keep coming back, like, for example, a monster who only exists in the reflection of a mirror. Jump scares are thoughtof as the lowest form of horror content, largely because of their formulaic presentation. Certain shots give savvy viewers flashbacks as they brace themselves for the upcoming loud noise....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Maria Clark

The Pros And Cons Of Call of Duty: Vanguard's Weapon Camos

Call of Duty: Vanguardhas finally launched, and players have quickly realized that there will be plenty to grind for in this year’s entry of the long running series. This time around, players have a leveling system for theirnew Operatorsthat allows them to unlock quips, highlight intros, and outfits. Traditional player leveling returns, as do weapon levels. As players rank up their guns, they will unlock camo challenges, and this year’s lineup is certainly interesting....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Robert Lee

Unicorn Overlord Can’t Let Its Franchise Potential Go to Waste

Summary Vanillaware’sUnicorn Overlordhas already proven to be a massive success for the developer, selling over 500,000 units in a matter of weeks, whereas it took the studio’s previous game (13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim) almost a year to reach similar figures. Even more impressive is the fact thatUnicorn Overlordwould end up being many players' first Vanillaware game thanks to its embracing of tactical RPG tradition at a time when few new games in the subgenre are being released....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Jessica Walton

Valheim: How to Unlock Karve

InValheim, players have several biomes to explore. But of all of them, the most vast and dangerous may be the Oceanbiome inValheim. In order to traverse it as safely as possible, players will want to build the best possible boat. Ships in Valheim There are three possible watercraft currently available.Valheimplayers can make a raft, a Karve, and a longship. The raft is a very basic and slow craft made of wood, resin, and leather scraps....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Zachary Porter