How The Next Super Smash Bros. Game Could Stand Out

The future of theSuper Smash Bros.franchise isn’t clear. WhileSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatewas an excellent entry that made a name for itself with a record-breaking roster of playable characters, it also made it difficult forSuper Smash Bros.to find a new direction. Bringing every previousSmashcharacter back and inviting well over a dozen more makesSmash Ultimatea tough act to follow. Although many have seenSmash Ultimateas a good end for the franchise, comments from its creator and longtime director Masahiro Sakurai inspire hope that anotherSmashgame will come out someday....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Samantha Greene

Lost Judgment Looks Like an Action-Packed Ace Attorney, and That's Great

BothYakuzaandAce Attorneyare really doing well for themselves lately. 2020 sawthe release ofYakuza: Like a Dragon,which put a JRPG twist on theYakuzauniverse and got positive reviews from fans and critics alike. As forAce Attorney,Capcom recently revealed thatThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, a compilation of two classic entries in the series, will release in the West soon. It seems fitting, then, that 2021 will also see the release of a game that could appeal to fans of bothYakuzaandAce Attorney....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Meredith Murray

LOTR: Did Sauron Know About Shelob, the Giant Spider?

Quick Links Fans ofThe Lord of the Ringsand arachnophobes everywhere will likely never forget their first time seeing Shelob, the giant spider who attacks Frodo and Sam on their journey inThe Return of the Kingfilm. This disgusting creature is one of the most fearsome beasts the hobbits must overcome, as she’s made her home in the dark tunnel which leads into Mordor. Considering that this over-sized tarantula dwells on the doorstep of the most dangerous place in Middle-Earth, it begs the question: does Sauron know of her existence?...

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1213 words · Stuart Frost

Marvel's Midnight Suns Introduces 'The Abbey' in New Trailer

Marvel’s Midnight Sunsintroduced players to the in-game headquarters known as the Abbey in a new trailer. The location is said to be where players could interact with their team, comprised ofMarvel’s powerful superheroes. First announced back in 2021,Midnight Sunsis an upcoming tactical RPG from developer Firaxis Games and publisher 2K. Players play as “The Hunter,” a heroic protagonist they will create at the start, who will fight alongside Marvel characters like Wolverine and Iron Man....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Kimberly Rhodes

Mass Effect: Andromeda's Peebee Romance Is Fun, Flirty, and Satisfying

TheMass Effectseries has continuously drawn in players for a variety of reasons. Some enjoyMass Effectfor the setting and plot, while others take more joy in the RPG aspects of the games. BioWare has had a long-term reputation for crafting clever and heart-warming romances, and February is the perfect time to celebrate them. Besides housing Valentine’s Day, February is also known as “Creative Romance Month,” and BioWare has made some of the most memorable, creative romance storylines possible, especially in theMass Effectfranchise....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Whitney Smith

Mortal Kombat: The Strongest Ninjas In The Series, Ranked

Summary Ninjas are a popular archetype in theMortal Kombatseries and for good reason. Masters of martial arts, stealth, and often possessing otherworldly powers these warriors are expert assassins. There are a lot of ninjas in this series and many are extremely powerful, some even capable of holding their own against the very gods of the universe. The fighters on this list aren’t ranked by their popularity or strength in-game, but in terms of their power and capabilities according to the lore....

June 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1634 words · Kimberly Harris

Movie Trailers Should Bring Back Voiceovers

Old-school movie trailers were accompanied by voiceover narration. These voiceovers typically began with the phrase, “In a world…” before explaining the dramatic circumstances that make that particular movie unique to entice viewers to buy a ticket. This narration was a great way to set the mood for the coming attraction and leave the audience with a crystal-clear concept of the kind of movie they were in for. Nowadays, these voiceovers are considered old-hat, and trailers instead use lines of dialogue to try to tell the audience what to expect from an upcoming movie....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Andrea Daniels

New Day One PS Plus Game Confirmed for September 3

Summary The upcomingHarry Pottergame based on the extremely popular Wizarding World sport,Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, is releasing on September 3rd, 2024, and it will also be available as a day one PlayStation Plus release. WhileHarry Potter: Quidditch Championswas announced all the way back in April 2023 by Warner Bros. Games. Just like several other adaptations, fans were initially a bit skeptical about 2023’sHogwarts Legacy. However, the game ended up surpassing all expectations and earning several accolades....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Michael Turner

No Man's Sky Outlaws: How To Smuggle Goods

No Man’s Skyhas grown massively since its disappointing launch, and the Outlaws update was one of the biggest so far. The update introduced a seedy underbelly to the otherwise clean and law-abidingNo Man’s Skyuniverse, including pirates, smugglers, and illegal goods. Related:No Man’s Sky: How To Get A Freighter Making money as a smuggler is arisky venture inNo Man’s SkyOutlaws, but it can also be highly profitable. The end goal of smuggling is selling lucrative illegal goods in law-abiding stations, where they’ll fetch much more than conventional wares....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Sarah Alvarez

One Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Skin Might Actually Be a Giant Spoiler

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is going to have no shortage of cosmetics for players that are looking to customize their Operators. The Nemesis Pack features reactive skins for Ghost, Price, Warden, and Makarov that become more shiny as killstreaks grow larger, while theCarry Forward systemmeans that every skin players acquired inModern Warfare 2will be available in its successor. However, many have fallen in love with one pre-order skin in particular: Zombie Ghost....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Jason Baker

One Piece: Child Geniuses, Ranked

Summary One Piecehas an incredible array of characters and fans have followed the journeys of many from the beginning to where they are right now. Among these incredible characters, there are many who can be classified as geniuses from the get-go. These geniuses have, in one way or another, made a great name for themselves at a very young age, or, they simply have accomplished incredible things as kids. Among a plethora of geniuses inOne Piece, only a few stand out as the very best....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Michelle Mason

Palworld: How to Breed Anubis

InPalworld, there are many different creatures to discover and catch on your journey to explore the islands and complete your Paldeck. However, not all of these Pals are as easy to find and catch as others due to certain creatures only spawning at a higher level or as Alpha Pal bosses. This may restrict how long it can take a player to obtain certain creatures, as to acquire these beings, you will usually need a team of leveled Pals and some higher-quality Pal Spheres....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Matthew Wilson

Phantasy Star Online 2: 10 Things You Need To Know About The World's Lore

In this title, fans ofPhantasy Starwill once again become Operators for ARKS, this time working for space-faring organization Oracle. InPhantasy Star Online 2, ARKS Operatives need to explore and defend a new star system from the Dark Falz, entities who want to destroy the universe. While the efforts of ARKS succeeded so far, there’s more than meets the eye toPSO2lore. RELATED:Best Free To Play MMOs Of All Time With the in-gameNew Genesisoverhaul exploring the adventures of ARKS Operatives of 1,000 years into the future, it’s evident that threats endangering the universe have yet to vanish....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1142 words · Cameron Schneider