HBO's The Last of Us Altering Bill and Frank's End is a Welcome Change

The Last of Usis one of the most harrowing video game series of all time, unafraid to show the brutality and horror of a post-apocalyptic world in which humans will do anything to survive. Throughout both games, players are constantly shown the horrors ofThe Last of Us' world, from beloved allies turning into infected, to protagonists meeting a horrific end. And while HBO’sThe Last of Usshow is certainly following the same road, its latest episode made some prettybig changes from the source material, giving Bill and Frank a surprisingly bittersweet end....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Randall Hernandez

Honkai: Star Rail Fan Combines Kafka and Clara

Summary A player of turn-based RPG gacha gameHonkai: Star Railhas just shared an image that they created, combining two five-star characters Kafka and Clara together. Given the mysterious yetcrucial role that Kafka has inHonkai: Star Rail, it is not surprising for fans to be interested in whatever kind of fan art that the community produces involving the elusive Stellaron Hunter. TheHonkai: Star RailKafka character bannerhas just been implemented into the game, and players are probably using up all of their passes for a chance to add her into their roster....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jaime Sutton

How Blade Runner 2049 Flips The First Movie On Its Head

Ridley Scott’sBlade Runnerhas long been considered an untouchable cinematic masterpiece on par withCasablancaorGone with the Wind. As the first and still the greatest tech noir,it’s a cornerstone of science fiction. When Denis Villeneuve was hired to direct a belated sequel to Scott’s movie, it seemed doomed to fail. Villeneuve might as well have been hired to directGoodfellas 2orApocalypse Now 2. And yet, by some miracle, Villeneuve pulled it off. Released 35 years after the revered 1982 original,Blade Runner 2049followed in its predecessor’s footsteps with universal critical acclaimfollowed by box office disappointment....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Danielle Malone

How to Change Seasons in The Sims 4

Many players would say that Seasons is one of the most crucial expansion packs inThe Sims 4. It adds a variety of fun gameplay features related to holidays and weather, which can significantly impact a save file, as gamers must plan for special occasions and dress appropriately to avoid rain, thunderstorms, and the scorching sun. Despite thefun gameplay mechanics added toThe Sims 4when players purchase the Seasons expansion pack, seasons can be inconvenient at times....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · George Black

How To Complete Going Green In Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends

Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friendsis filled with different quests to do alongside running a sushi restaurant, with some leading to surprising results. One such quest isGoing Green, the eighth quest inRolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends. Upon completion, Going Green also enables you to level up your Sushi restaurant to level 10 and progress even further in managing the sushi restaurant of your dreams. There are quite a few mission objectives, and some can take a bit of time....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Megan Martin

How To Get Cumin In Disney Dreamlight Valley

Cumin is an unlockable cooking ingredient inDisney Dreamlight Valley, a game in which many recipes require harvestable ingredients. Cumin is a gatherable resource exclusive to certain map areas within Eternity Isle inDisney Dreamlight Valley’s A Rift in Time expansion. However, when first unlockingDisney Dreamlight Valley’s Ancient’s Landingand embarking on its first few quests, some players might wonderwhere to find cuminand its locations. The game doesn’t specify what cumin plants look like or reveal their locations, so some players might be confused about what to look for as a spice ingredient....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Thomas Simpson

How to Get Smithscript Cirque in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Quick Links One of thebest new weapon typesinElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLCare the backhand blades. With an incredibly fast moveset that rewards quick fingers and quicker reflexes, the backhand blades allow players to weave in and out of range of an enemy using the moveset instead of the dodge button. These weapons shine in the hands of a skilled player and with the right build. we Unfortunately, for players looking to try out this weapon type, there are few options available in the DLC....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Samuel Vance

Jam Out To The Updated Mortal Kombat Techno Theme

Music is often a forgotten element of video game franchises. While games tend to be remembered for their graphics or playability, sound and music play an integral role in bringing the experience of ripping somebody’s spine out to your living room. One of the more famous video game theme songs is the one fromMortal Kombat, and it looks like there’s a new version to accompany thesoon-to-be-released live-action movie. The new techno-inspired theme comes to use courtesy of film composer Benjamin Wallfisc, who has done the scores for other big-name films such asBlade Runner 2049, Shazam!...

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Robert Clark

Lost Ark: How To Defeat Abyss Raid: Argos

Lost Arkoffers players looking for a challenge the Argos Abyss Raid. They won’t reach it until they get tothe endgame content, which explains the difficulty in beating it. This raid has three phases requiring increasing item levels to access each. Players can think of it likethree Guardian Raids in onebased on the time it takes to complete. RELATED:Lost Ark: Tips For Inferno Legion RaidsTo enter the first phase of the Argos Abyss Raid inLost Ark, players must have an item level of 1,370....

May 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1366 words · Daniel Booker

Madden 21 Was the Best Selling Game of August, Despite Controversies

Players tend to fall into two categories when it comes to games in theMaddenseries likeMadden NFL 21. Either players don’t care much about the series at all, or they care very passionately. This is why updates likeMadden 21adding Colin Kaepernick to the gameare followed closely, but not as important to fans as gameplay updates. What many players wanted out ofMadden 21most of all were updates to Franchise Mode, graphics, and player selection....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Kimberly Deleon

Marionettes in Kingdom Hearts 3 Enhance One of the Best Levels Even Further

Many of the worlds inKingdom Hearts 3stand out as some of the most expansive and engaging levels that the series has seen so far. Among these worlds, theToy Box often ranks among the topthanks to the unique mechanics that come with the Gigas toys, as well as the ways that enemies like Marionettes add a new twist to combat. The Marionettes actually have more impact on both the level’s mechanics and it’s specific world’s overall story than any other Heartless in the series....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Melissa Roth

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Writer Explains Why It’s a Switch Exclusive

Kazutaka Kodaka, one of the writers of the upcoming mystery adventure titleMaster Detective Archives: Rain Code, has provided some insight into why the game will be releasing exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Manyfans of theDanganronpaseries are looking forward toRain Code, which is being co-developed by Too Kyo Games and Spike Chunsoft, sharing as it does much of the development team with the popular franchise. While some think thatMaster Detective Archives: Rain CoderesemblesPersona 5in some ways, the dark fantasy mystery game seems to have only two stars: the main protagonist Yuma Kokohead and Shinigami, who can transform herself into a ghostlike “Puffy Death God....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Kevin Jackson

Microsoft Hit With $20 Million Fine

Microsoftis being hit with a large fine of $20 million after the Federal Trade Commission charged the company for illegally collecting children’s personal info on Xbox systems. The tech conglomerate has had a number of problems with the FTC recently, includingturbulence in Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard. Data collection has been a major focus in the eyes of both the public and the federal government in recent years. Many large tech companies have fallen under scrutiny, from TikTok bans being implemented or considered throughout much of the US over concerns of data handling within China to Mark Zuckerberg admitting fault in Facebook’s mishandling of user data....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Sara Perez