Minecraft's Wolf and Cat Variants Feel Like Pieces of an Unfinished Puzzle

Summary Cats and wolves inMinecraftcome in multiple variants, adding a sense of realism to Mojang Studios’ sandbox title. Despite the cosmetic appearances and the function that the mobs serve inMinecraft, however, it feels like they’re just one piece of an unfinished puzzle. Their behavior is rather lifelike and set in stone, similar to other animals, and while good for now, it’s an area that the developer should look to improve....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Brent Simmons

Naruto: Why Madara's Defeat Had To Be Disappointing

Summary Madara Uchiha was one of the most important figures in the entireNarutofranchise, so much so that his mere existence changed the way all of shinobi society functions to this day. Throughout his many appearances on the show, he was always shown to be a character who existed on a separate tier of power from everyone else, which was a massive reason why he became as feared and unstoppable as he was....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 917 words · Mark Swanson

New The Last Of Us Footage Shown In HBO Max Behind-The-Scenes Preview

HBO Max’sThe Last of Usadaptation premieres in less than two weeks, and the streaming service is heavily promoting the series. The latest in the promotional campaign is a behind-the-scenes look at the much-awaited series where the creators and actors take fans on a journey of the sets and a glimpse of the amount of work that went into bringing this series to life. The Last of Usis based on the extremely popular game franchise of the same name, which has sold over 37 million copies globally....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Justin Vazquez

Now Is the Time for Ring Fit Adventure 2

The Nintendo Switch has been a monumental success, and it is the home of several popular exclusive franchises includingThe Legend of Zelda,Animal Crossing, andRing Fit Adventure. However, many are still looking forward to new hard from the Big N, with some citingPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s performance as a major issue associated with it (true or otherwise). A newRing Fit Adventuregame would be a great way to show gamers that the Switch is not down for the count and that it can still find relevance among graphical powerhouses like the PS5 and Xbox Series X....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Wendy Cain

One Piece 1081: Garp Fights His Student Aokiji

The following contains spoilers forOne Piecechapter 1081, “Kuzan, Tenth Captain of The Blackbeard Pirates,” by Eiichiro Oda, and translated by Stephen Paul, available in English fromViz Media. One Piece chapter 1081 was released recently after a 2-week break and, once again, Oda certainly delivered an intense chapter, this time, filled with both incredibly emotional storytelling as well as terrific action. Added to the midst was a great flashback that explained quite a few questions that the fans hadin their minds about the character that is Kuzan....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Mark Munoz

Persona 5 Royal: How to Check Your Social Stats

Persona 5 Royalis widely famed for its extensive and compelling social mechanics. While Joker is a Phantom Thief, he is also a high schooler searching for his place in the world, which is explored through Social Stats andConfidant ranks. Social Stats determine Joker’s mastery over certain social skills, such as charm and boldness. These Social Stats are crucial when interacting with other characters, creating opportunities for new dialogue options and narrative paths....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Stephanie Walker

Pokemon: What Did Brock & Misty Do After Leaving Ash?

It’s impossible to imagine Ash getting very far in the Indigo League without the help of his trusty companions Brock and Misty. While perhaps stealing and then wrecking someone’s bike to make a lifelong friend isn’t actually very good advice, this is what got the Cerulean City gym leader and WaterPokemonmaster Misty along for the ride. Brock joined up in the original crew after his father took his place as the Pewter City gym leader leaving him free to travel....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Robert Munoz

Resident Evil Vilage: The Demo's Necklace is Just a Piece of a Bigger Puzzle

For those interested in the upcoming game, the newMaidengraphics visual showcase forResident Evil Villagegives players lots of details to mull over for the next few months. WhileVillageisn’t due out until May 2021, gamers can at least finally get a peep into the new world ofLady Dimitrescuand her vampire daughters. But there was one item that players could pick up in the demo that seemed to have a lot of mystery surrounding it: the Necklace....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Charles Pruitt

Shazam: Fury Of The Gods Box Office Results Worse Than Expected

Shazam! Fury of the Godshas released to underwhelming numbers at the box office, falling short of expectations and franchise precedent. The film, which rescheduled its release to avoid competition, suffered from several external factors. Shazam! Fury of the Godsis the sequel to 2019’sShazam!,which served as an origin story for DC Comics' Billy Batson, a young orphan who is chosen by the last of a group of ancient wizards to be his champion, transforming into the eponymous character when he utters the magic words....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Teresa Holmes

Sonic the Hedgehog Actor Ben Schwartz Calls for More NES and SNES Games on Switch

Sonic the Hedgehogvoice actor Ben Schwartz called on Nintendo to expand its library of retro games on its Switch Online service in a tweet shared on Wednesday. The comedian expressed a desire for more NES and SNES titles for the Switch, a platform that has kept a rather sparse collection of older titles even with three years on the market. With much of the American population keeping outside activity to a minimum to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, Schwartz made the argument that there’s no better time than the present forNintendoto expand the small offerings present on Switch Online, which hasn’t quite held up the strong legacy of the company’s Virtual Console offerings on the Wii and Wii U....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Andrew Fuller

Sony Used Drone Swarms to Capture Data for Some of its Games

ASonypatent filed in May of this year reveals that the publisher either has been or may in the future utilize drone swarms to capture landscape data for some of its games. While the specific uses for this technology aren’t laid out, mapping landscapes via drones could certainly aid in the development of big-budget titles that make use of real-world locations. Titles such asThe Last of Usand its sequel likely would have benefited from this tech, but it could also be applied to outings likeGod of War Ragnarokand therumored PS5 remaster ofHorizon Zero Dawn....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Destiny Washington

Space Marine 2 Developer Explains How World War Z's Engine Helps Make The Game More Epic

The long-awaitedWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2will go all-in on the galactic scale of its Tyranid invasion, according to one of the developers from Saber Interactive. Featuring the legendary Ultramarines and their plight against the mounting Xeno threat, and specifically focusing on the protagonist of the originalSpace Marine, the new game promises a new kind ofWH40Kexperience. Broadly speaking, manyWarhammer 40Kgames don’t successfully manage to convey the sheer scope and might of most of their featured factions, butSpace Marine 2aims to leverage a unique advantage that other development studios didn’t have access to....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Scott Stephenson

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's Ending Asks the Same Question Every Fan Is

Last year’sStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderwas easily the most satisfying game in theStar Warsuniverse to launch in years, finally matching previous giants likeKnights of the Old RepublicandJedi Academy. However, almost a year after its initial release, but with no DLC and only vague hints at aFallen Ordersequel, players are still left wondering where the story is headed in future games. There are a few theories spreading among fans at the moment, along with a massive history of previousStar Warscanon that could work as an inspiration forJedi: Fallen Order’s continuing story....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Robert Barber