Shadowrun Trilogy Best Ranged Weapons

Considering how theShadowrun Trilogyallows players to mix both guns and magic to fight various threats in the world’s cyberpunk-fantasy setting, it makes sense for characters in theShadowrununiverse to have an ever-reliable firearm to use at a distance. After all, guns are readily accessiblein theShadowrununiverse, and they often come with different varieties that vastly alter the way a player may approach the battlefield. RELATED:Dungeons & Dragons: Fighters In Gaming And Their D&D Builds...

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Brian Curtis

Should Kill La Kill Be Considered Feminist?

Since feminism can be used as a metric to consider a work of art/entertainment acceptable through its lens, can and shouldKill La Killbe considered feminist? Thefanservice-heavy natureofKill la Killcan be tied to the sex-positive nature of modern feminism, and the series, through its set of components, is indeed feminist, even if that was not the intent of the writers. Kill La Killis a satire that deconstructs feminine stereotypes, and the aggressive incorporation of what can be deemed pure fanservice and/or unnecessary,the embrace of sexualization and sexism, such as how the male gaze is portrayed, the anime has enough elements to be considered feminist....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Lori Irwin

Skyrim Fan Shows Off Impressive Halloween Display

Halloween is a time of year when many players like to take inspiration from their favorite games to come up with some creative decorations, and now oneSkyrimfan has taken the opportunity to pay seasonally appropriate tribute to Bethesda’s beloved RPG. Though not especially scary, the fan-made display looks like it would be right at home in one ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s many dark and dreary dungeons. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis one of the most successful video games of all time and has developed a dedicated fanbase among both hardcore and casual gamers drawn in by the game’s open world fantasy setting....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Melinda Ritter

Splatoon 3 Has Gone Oddly Quiet Ahead of Launch

Despite someMariosports-sized hurdles along the way, Nintendo’s had a pretty good year so far in terms of first-party releases. The beginning of the year sawPokemon Legends: Arceus, March sawKirby and the Forgotten Land, andXenoblade Chronicles 3has just dropped. But as the year moves into its latter half, Nintendo is getting ready to strike up the release-day orchestra once more, as fans are about to receive another handful of first-party exclusives - one of which is the eagerly anticipatedSplatoon 3....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Jose Evans

Square Enix Mislabels Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Discs

Summary As the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthbegan worldwide, Square Enix announced that some copies of the game sold in Japan and Asia were mislabeled, with the Data Disc and the Play Disc having their labeling switched during manufacturing. Square Enix posted a notice on social media and gave affectedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthplayers instructions on how to get around the issue. Just asFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeinitially launched on two PS4 discs in 2020,physical copies ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthare contained on two discs....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · William Miller

Starfield: Where to Buy Neuroamps (& How to Equip Them)

Starfieldgives players many solutions to resolve missions. Many situations can be defused by choosing to persuade someone instead of fighting. When players speak with characters they will occasionally see unique speech options in brackets tied to their background and skills. These speech checks can change the course of a mission for better or worse. Neuroamps are implants that gamers can equip to their character. The implants can only be found in a few of the shadier places inStarfield....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Melissa Brown

Stranger Things Uses Nostalgia For A Purpose

The following contains spoilers for Season 4 of Stranger Things.There has been a recent revival in nostalgia media, where a movie, TV show, or video game will be heavily influenced by the aesthetics of a past decade (usually somewhere in the 70s, 80s, or 90s) and use that as a backdrop to appeal to audiences who grew up during that time, as well as those that wish they did and have nostalgia about a time before they were born....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Heather Price

Super Mario Mania Manga Gets English Release Date

Fans of theSuper Mario Bros.franchise will soon be able to add some manga to their collection as the release date for the English version of theSuper Mario Bros. Manga Maniahas now been confirmed as June 19, 2025. Similar to the LEGO Super Mario sets, which have already been amajor success for Nintendo, the manga series is a celebration of the franchise history. Published by Viz Media, the collection was announced back in March and will include a selected amount of stories from the manga, which currently has over 55 volumes....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Michael Johnson

The Things Players Love And Dislike About Arcadegeddon

Arcadegeddonis a fast-paced, fluid, and highly engaging solo ormultiplayer online experience. Blending elements of roguelike games, co-op games, and competitive multiplayer games,Arcadegeddonseeks to keep players glued to the screens during every minute of gameplay. Players will help the arcade mastermind Uncle Gilly to restore the arcade gaming scene in the dystopian, cyberpunk cityscape. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Arcadegeddon Apart from being a feast for the senses,Arcadegeddonissimply a blast to play as a lone wolf or with other people online....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Christopher Perez

Unresolved Mysteries & Plot Holes Left Hanging In Blue Beetle

Summary Blue Beetleis yet another DC superhero movie vying for that number-one spot at the box office. It is the second big-budget DC film this year, followingThe Flash. In a society where superhero movies are starting to become old-hat, it may be hard to rustle up the energy to care for an unknown superhero such as this. RELATED:Blue Beetle Easter Eggs And References Ultimately the question is, doesBlue Beetledo enough new to warrant a trip to the movie theater?...

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Zachary Wyatt

What Was The First Science Fiction Movie?

Science fiction as a genre has, throughout the generations, been a classic cinema treat. Movies bearing the label range from the iconicStar Warsfilms toDune(boththe 2021 iterationand the original 1984 film), dipping its toes into cosmic horror (Annihilation), and comedy (Spaceballs). But where did this iconic genre come from, and what film made history by being the first science-fiction movie? The most widely accepted answer is George Méliès’A Trip to the Moon, a 15-minute French movie that graced screens 120 years ago in 1902....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Brittney Miller

Wonder Woman 1984 Delayed, Gets New Release Date

Due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus pandemic,Wonder Woman 1984has been delayed. The upcoming comic book movie was set to premiere in theaters on June 5, but its release has now been pushed back two months to May 20, 2025. Presumably, if thecoronavirus situationis still not under control come August 14, then one has to imagine that there is a possibility of the film being delayed yet again. TheWonder Woman 1984movie delay was confirmed by star Gal Gadot on Twitter and her statement was re-tweeted by director Patty Jenkins....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Johnny Johnson

World of Warcraft: Lightforged Draenei Paladins Get Unique Divine Steeds

Allied races–specialWorld of Warcraftraces that can be unlocked by players after completing certain objectives–are known for their unique (though sometimes limited) customization, armor, and mounts. However, until a recent build of theShadowlandsPatch 9.1.5 Public Test Realm, players who unlocked the Lightforged Draenei and played the Paladin class lacked a unique model for their Divine Steed ability. WhenWorld of Warcraft’s previous expansion,Battle for Azeroth, was announced, the first allied races were introduced, with the Lightforged Draenei being among them....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · John Gibson