Surprise Bonus Epic Games Store Free Game Released Day Early

TheEpic Games Storegives away new free games every week, typically two at a time. However, theEpic Games Storerecently broke from its usual pattern by only announcing one free game for the week of August 26 to September 2. There have been times in the past when the Epic Games Store has only given out a single game, but it seems that this time around, the storefront actually had a surprise up its sleeve....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Stephanie Kirby

The Best Gaming Keyboards (& Where You Can Buy Them)

Agaming keyboardis a purchase that might seem unnecessary until someone actually invests in one. Although features vary from model to model, these accessories typically use mechanical switches rather than the membrane ones found in traditional keyboards. These keys require less force to register an input, allowing for quicker typing; consequently, along with enhancing the user’s gaming experience, mechanical keyboards are also popular with writers. There are plenty ofgreat keyboards on the market, and they cover a wide spectrum of price points, so there should be a decent option for most budgets....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Erin Mitchell

The Last of Us 2 User Score is Up, But Still Far Below the Critic Review Average

Although it’s pretty hard to miss with the game being a hot topic of debate online,The Last of Us 2has been perhaps one of the most divisive games of the entire generation, with the fanbase split down the middle on the long-awaited sequel. While some of heralded Naughty Dog’s newest game as a brave, bold, and daring next chapter inJoel and Ellie’s post-apocalyptic tale, others have called it poorly written and tone-deaf, citing several of its more spoilerific twists and turns as the reasoning....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Regina Thomas

The Sims 4 Reveals 2 New Kits Coming to the Game on May 30

Summary EA and Maxis have announced two newThe Sims 4kits. Called Riviera Retreat and Cozy Bistro, both of the upcomingThe Sims 4add-ons are scheduled for release on Thursday, May 30. The popular life sim has received 15 expansions and 64 smaller DLC packs since its summer 2014 debut.Two moreThe Sims 4destination kits were teasedas coming soon in mid-May 2024. The Sims 4 Riviera Retreat Kit Promises ‘Natural Serenity’ That pair of add-ons has now been officially announced in the form of the Cozy Bistro and Riviera Retreat Kits....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Emily Alexander

The Sims 4: How To Live Off The Grid

The Sims 4, functioning as a life simulator, strives to encompass various facets of life, including enjoyable perks and occasional challenges. While the Sims community introduces its own challenges to the game, such as the widely known Rags to Riches or Legacy challenges, the developers ofThe Sims 4have also incorporated a diverse array of challenges in the form of scenarios. Notably, they’ve introduced gameplay functions like tiny homes and, most prominently, “lot challenges” as part of the game....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1033 words · Shelley Gardner

This Batman: The Animated Series Episode Is So Good It Changed A Character's Entire Canon

Out of all the many superhero cartoons that have graced the small screen over the decades, none have left quite as big an impact asBatman: The Animated Series. The show, which ran from 1992 to 1999, reinvented the Caped Crusader and his associated characters for an all-new take on the Batman mythos — and in the process, it created some of the most iconic and beloved iterations of those characters....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1176 words · Christopher Bell

Thor: Ragnarok Actress Believes MCU Will Embrace Diversity in Phase 4

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis finally entering its long-awaited Phase 4 film roll out, starting withBlack Widowlater this year. But after 23 films, representation and diversity is still sparse throughout the Marvel movies.Thor: Ragnarokactress Tessa Thompson believes that this is all about to change. Thor: Love and Thunder, the fourth film in theThorseries, was announced during theMarvel Studiospanel at San Diego Comic-Con last year, along with the news that stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Thompson would be reprising their roles....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Laura Crawford

Universal Orlando Super Nintendo World Teases Park Layout

Summary Universal Orlando recently shared new images of its upcomingSuper Nintendo Worldattraction under construction ahead of its planned opening next year, giving fans a look at the park’s layout. Universal Japan and Universal Hollywood have already found great success with their Super Nintendo World areas, which take players into the colorfulSuper Mario Bros.universe with themed rides, characters, and restaurants inspired byNintendo’s legendary platforming franchise. A third Super Nintendo World location was announced to be coming to Universal Orlando back in 2019, though it would eventually be delayed from its initially planned 2024 opening due to construction issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Jason Mcintyre

Warframe: The Duviri Paradox’s Roguelike Gameplay Explained

Warframehas a long history of experimenting with its game mechanics, often introducing wildly different systems with each new expansion. From taking players into space battles with flying archwings to introducing fully-fledged open-world areas for players to freely explore, fans can always look forward to a fascinating new twist with each content drop. The game’s latest expansion, The Duviri Paradox, continues this trend by introducing a roguelike system that leverages the game’s vast arsenal of weapons and Warframes into a randomized roguelike experience....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Danielle Simpson

Why Does Suicide Squad ISEKAI's Opening Look THIS Good?

Premiere Date 10-05-2025 (Advance Release) 29-07-2025 (Premiere) It’s not uncommon for an opening title sequence to be the best-looking part of an anime, and the qualities of a good OP can sometimes demand that it be graded on a separate scale altogether. Whether the OP itself is a fitting representation of the work to which it is attached is another matter, but regardless,Suicide Squad Isekai’s OP is killer, and that’s in large part to its director....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Carrie Brown

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Has Gone Gold

World of Warcraft: Dragonflightis releasing on November 28, and the game’s latest beta build has been marked as a release candidate. Despite the initial skepticism raised towards Blizzard Entertainment for trying to launchDragonflightafter a notably short beta testing period, the developers have done a commendable job in keeping the expansion pack on schedule. WithShadowlandsending a patch earlysimilarly toWarlords of Draenor, there is a lot of resemblance betweenDragonflightandLegionas emerging on the heels of abandoned expansions to right the game’s course....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Timothy Mcfarland

5 Comedic Video Games That Are Actually Funny (& 5 That Try Way Too Hard)

Comedy in video games is a tricky endeavor. The medium is ripe for hilarious gameplay moments, but it gets significantly harder when the writers try their hand at cracking jokes with the characters. The following list will detail five games that will tickle your funny bone to no end, and five that try way too hard and fall mostly flat. Related:10 Funniest Quotes From Red Dead Redemption 2, Ranked The latter aren’t necessarily snoozers all the way through - some of them are quite funny in different ways - but great comedy knows when to not force their humor down the audience’s throat....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Rebecca Scott

5 Great Segments From Horror Anthologies

Anthology films are extremely common in the horror genre, something about scary stories applies well to a short runtime and rapidly changing subject matter. There is a long and proud history of beloved horror short films being delivered alongside a mess of other less well-remembered pieces. Maybe it’s the long-terminfluence of shows likeThe Twilight Zone, but horror is the only genre that regularly supports the anthology format. The occasional romantic or comedic anthology typically fades into the background, but some stories featured in horror anthologies stand the test of time....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Kent Edwards