Rune Factory 5: How to See the Time

Rune Factory 5is the latest in the long-runningRune Factoryseries. Like its predecessors, the gameblends cozy life sim gameplay with dungeon-crawling JRPG combat. WhileRune Factory 5is taking a slightly more dramatic and combat-focused turn, players will still be spending plenty of time farming, getting to know their neighbors, and experiencing the changing of the seasons. And in order for players to make the most of that experience, they’ll need to keep track of in-game time....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Jocelyn Bryant

Silent Hill Player Points Out Funny Detail About Fog World Version of 'Konami Burger' Restaurant

TheSilent Hillfranchise went down in history as one of the best that classic survival horror has to offer, and its current state of dormancy has done little to change that. Even though it’s been almost a decade since the last official game in the series was published, fans ofSilent Hillcontinue to enjoy the old games and discuss what a new game would look like. Recently, one player pointed out an interesting Easter egg found in the firstSilent Hillgame’s fog-covered Otherworld....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Christopher Scott

Skyrim on Nintendo Switch Has Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gear

For the first time,The Elder Scrolls: Skyrimwill have an official tie-in with Nintendo’s own tale of swordplay and magic,TheLegend of Zelda. Players who pick upSkyrimfor the Nintendo Switch will be able to unlock and equip theirSkyrimcharacter with Link’s equipment fromThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Officially announced duringBethesda’s E3 press conference, the Nintendo Switch version ofThe Elder Scrolls: Skyrimis officially on its way. That trailer revealed that like mostSwitchgames, Skyrim will support Amiibo functionality....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Katrina Rocha

Skyrim: Everything You Need To Know About Destruction Magic

Of all the skills that come under The Mage playstyle, Destruction is the one best known for inflicting direct damage. Most commonly appear as spells that hurl fireballs, shoot ice spikes, or blast lighting at adversaries, and there is a generous variety of them with which to scorch, freeze, and shock foes. RELATED:Skyrim: 10 Rare & Unique Lines Of Dialogue you May Have Missed There are a ton of mechanics that one can abuse to increase one’s skill faster in this area, as well as bits of information that can grant players the know-how to take advantage of every situation....

August 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1298 words · Sarah Miller

Spy X Family: Episode 22 Review

The following contains spoilers for Episode 22 of Spy X Family, “The Underground Tennis Tournament: The Campbelldon,” now streaming onCrunchyrollandHulu. Following in the path blazed by Shooting Star Anya and her Killer Shot Star Catcher dodgeball technique, episode 22 ofSpy X Familyhas the show fully embrace its true calling as a sports anime. We get to see the details of the joint mission assigned to agents Twilight and Nightfall in the previous episode....

August 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1358 words · Stephen Herrera

The Callisto Protocol: Maximum Security Difficulty Tips (The Protocol Is About Life Trophy/Achievement)

The Callisto Protocolis a space horror game with plenty of super-strong biophages to dispatch the player around every corner. It also comes with the usual trophy/achievement for beatingThe Callisto Protocol’s hardest difficulty, but making progress can be difficult for players seeking 100% completion or a self-imposed challenge. Related:Beginner Tips For The Callisto Protocol Currently, it is possible to ‘cheese’ the Maximum Security award byalteringThe Callisto Protocol’s difficulty settings, but beating the game legitimately is still a viable option....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Amy Howard

There Were Two Stalkers in Indie Horror Game The Closing Shift

Spoilers forThe Closing Shiftbelow. The Closing Shiftby Chilla’s Art has gotten very popular since its release for its chilling portrayal of a stalking case. This has led many fans to craft theories around it, and the most notable one puts forward the possibility that the unnamed protagonist actually had two stalkers. Though Chilla’s Art has yet to confirm or deny this, players can look into the game’s dialogue lines as well as the character models to see whether the theory holds water....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Thomas Moody

Things Netflix Does Better Than Any Other Streaming Service

Often regarded as the godfather of streaming services,Netflixchanged the game when it came to allowing audiences to easily watch their favorite content. Long gone were the days of Blockbuster, as streaming was the new kid in town. Thanks toNetflix, subscription services are now everywhere, like Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video, witheven more coming to the competition. RELATED:Movies To Watch If You Loved The Gray Man Despite the plethora of streaming services that are available to audiences, Netflix continues to prove itself year after year as one of the top streaming services....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Nicole Hill

Twitch Introduces Machine Learning Feature to Detect Suspicious Users

Twitchhas had a rough year when it comes to moderating hate raids, streamer abuse, and other forms of disgusting behavior on the platform. At its worst time, the company admitted that some programs would take time to implement. The time has now come as Twitch has announced a new initiative that will attempt to deal withhate raids and streamer harassment. The company announced that it will begin using machine learning to prevent individuals from circumventing Ban Evasions by creating new accounts....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Cynthia Suarez

Warhammer 40K: Darktide Shows Off Sharpshooter Class

Warhammer 40K: Darktideshows off the features of the Veteran archetype and its Sharpshooter class.Warhammer 40K: Darktideis the latest co-op horde shooter from Fatshark, the developer behind the popularVermintidegames.Darktidewas set to release on Game Passback in 2021, though multiple delays have since pushed the launch of the game back to June 11, 2025. However, with its latest release date quickly approaching, Fatshark has been giving fans some new looks atDarktidegameplay, with a specific focus on each of its classes....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Andrew Bryant

Where To Find Mayor Lewis' Shorts In Stardew Valley

It’s been almost six years sinceStardew Valley’s original release, but the indie farming RPG remains one of the most popular titles in its genre. This popularity is partially thanks to the wonderfully immersive Pelican Town, which draws players into its small town drama and relaxed country lifestyle.Stardew Valleyplayers will spend hours discovering the town’s secrets, including a rather scandalous one about Mayor Lewis. RELATED:Stardew Valley: All Weapon Types, Explained On the third day of Summer in the game’s first year, players will receive a letter with a quest from MayorLewis....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Christopher Garrison

World of Warcraft Shares Official Puppet Version of the Fall of Arthas Menethil

World of Warcraftteamed up with Taiwanese puppet and animation company Pili to create a fantastic rendition of Arthas Menethil’s journey to become the Lich King. This short animation showcases the iconicWorld of Warcraftcharacters using the unique style Pili is known for. Pili International Multimedia is a Taiwanese company most well known for their glove puppetry show,Pili. Originally released in 1985,Pilistands out from other puppet shows for its use of CGI, especially during action sequences....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Todd Ramos

XCOM: Chimera Squad Review Roundup

Announced only last week and debuting as soon as tomorrow,XCOM: Chimera Squadis without a doubt one of the most surprising marketing campaigns of the last few years. That’s especially true when considering thatXCOMis one of the biggest franchises in the history of the strategy genre, with the series stretching all the way back to the early 90s. For those who didn’t see the news when it dropped last week,Chimera Squadlooks to be a brand new take on the stapleXCOMformula, removing the patented perma-death and soldier creation of the previous games in favor of offering players a set squad of characters with their own skills and abilities....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Jacqueline Gibbs