The Next Marvel's Spider-Man Game Needs to Up Its Difficulty in One Important Area

Summary The recently releasedMarvel’s Spider-Man 2manages to recapture the satisfying, flow-state combat and movement mechanics of its predecessors, but one key area feels a little under-baked and not nearly as challenging as it should. This is unfortunate since thedual Spider-Man system, coupled with the game’s other core mechanics, offers a great deal of potential in this area. Luckily, there is plenty that Insomniac can do to improve upon this issue in a future game....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Christine Guzman

The Problem With a Persona 3 Remaster

Back in February of 2020, a viral social media campaign was trending on Twitter among fans of thePersonaseries. Mainly, fans were asking for and/or throwing around the idea of a #Persona3Remake, which is an understandable reaction in a world whereFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeactually exists. Being thatPersona 3was a very formative game for the franchise, many feel that the modern conveniences and innovations fromPersona 5could reinvigorate thePersona 3story with a modern interpretation....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Diamond Weber

5 Horror Movies About Being A Father

Parenting is a scary thing all of its own, let alone combining the concept with horror. Within horror films, the focus is classically on the mother, often showcasing things like post-partum depression and child endangerment, both incredibly important topics to tackle and perfect for horror. Films likeRosemary’s BabyandPrevengeare just two of many horrors that can be found with a focus on motherhood. Where, then, are the films showcasing the horrors of fatherhood?...

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Amanda Patterson

8 Must-Play RPGs After Beating Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

TheMass Effect: Legendary Editionis an incredible package for both fans of the original games, and newcomers to the series. Updated visuals, slight gameplay tweaks, and significant performance upgrades make it a worthwhile bundle, being the best versions of these games currently available. While all three games will take players a good while to finish,Mass Effect’s eventual ending is inevitable, and players will have to move on to the next game....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Isaiah Frazier

Best Fake Romances In Anime

Romance is always a genre that is bound to get people’s attention,and it is no different in anime. Some of the most popular anime every season often includes romantic comedies, and discourse about which pairings are the best can be found all over social media and forum threads. RELATED:Hilarious Anime That Parody Rom-Coms Sometimes, however, the romance in the story is not authentic. Sometimes, the two leads must enter into a fake relationship for some circumstance, and hijinks that cause the two of them to become close to each other often ensue....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Christopher Graham

Best Romances In Isekai Anime, Ranked

Summary The Isekai genre of anime is brimming with diverse settings and novel narratives, yet romance seems to be present at the core of almost every storyline. The concept certainly has its appeal, and fans are roused by the notion of finding love in a new world. However, Isekai settings are notorious fortheir harem love debacles, sidelining earnest sentiments for the sake of comedic relief. Still, many Isekai series accurately display the intricacies of love and slowly develop a meaningful relation between characters....

May 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1433 words · Gerald Wagner

Brazil Approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense, CADE, has given the country’s approval forMicrosoftto move forward with the planned Activision Blizzard acquisition. This surely comes as welcome news toMicrosoft, which still faces regulatory hurdles in multiple countries before the acquisition can be completed.Microsoft announced its intention to purchase the game development and publishing juggernaut Activision Blizzard in January of 2022, a deal that would make it the third-largest gaming company in the world....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Jeremy Eaton

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Fans Upset At Zombies Outbreak Trials

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas a popular rendition of Zombies with game modes to choose from, including Outbreak.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans tackling the zombie infection with extra challenges can use the game mode to unlock rewards. Despite most of the challenges being balanced, fans are frustrated with one challenge, in particular, that requires a specific setup to complete. InCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’sOutbreak game mode, players can experience all the usual Zombies opportunities mixed with challenging trials....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Cheryl Patton

Capcom Says Pragmata is Making Progress

Capcom has had a busy 2021 with multiple game releases and updates for its many properties. Recently, Capcom released an Integrated report that highlighted some of its games and the updates it has planned such asaResident Evil VillageDLC. The report also mentionedPragmata, a new IP from Capcom. Pragmatawas announced back in 2020during the PlayStation 5 reveal event as a next-gen title. There isn’t a whole lot known about the game besides what was shown in the trailer that hinted the title will focus on two characters, a little girl and someone wearing an astronaut outfit....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · William Velazquez

Disney Dreamlight Valley: Meddling Mirabel Quest Guide

Quick Links Mirabel is one of the latest characters added intoDisney Dreamlight Valleywith the recent update. Unlike Olaf who is unlocked through the main story, Mirabel can be added to the village by finding the golden door knob and completing the quest associated with it. Just like with all characters in the game, Mirabel has her own set of Friendship Quests that involve her efforts to help Dreamlight Valley in her own way....

May 15, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Shelby Barrera

Elden Ring Player Kills Red Wolf of Radagon With One Shot

AnElden Ringplayer manages to beat the Red Wolf of Radagon boss in one shot. There are plenty of build options in FromSoftware’s expansive, open-world RPG, and some of these eventually give the player the power to blast through a lot ofElden Ring’sbosseswith relative ease, especially where New Game+ is concerned. However, to kill anElden Ringboss in one shot is a rare find, even with these powerful builds is it is not often that one of the incredibly tough enemies in the game goes down so easily....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Daniel Martinez

Fall Guys Season 5 Confirms Jungle Theme and New Skins

Since the game’s official debut last year,Fall Guyshas incorporated several themes in its subsequent seasons, including taking the battle royale’s game show obstacle courses to space and the middle ages. Now, it seems the title is getting ready to shift settings once again, with Mediatonic announcing thatFall GuysSeason 5 will be making its way to the jungle. The reveal came through a cryptic community puzzle titled “Big Jigsawus,” whichMediatonicshared on the officialFall GuysTwitter account earlier today....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Tiffany Burns

Forspoken's Story Makes a Good Case for a Customizable Home

Developed by Luminous Productions,Forspokenis an upcoming fantasy game that will have players using magic to defend themselves against corrupted monsters as they fight to find their way back home. The game is an anticipated one, as the developers behind it have plenty of experience in crafting memorable gaming experiences. Although the setting, Athia, has been presented as a dangerous place, it could wind up feeling like home. If this is the case, it would be a good idea forForspokento feature a customizable home for players to tinker with....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Joshua Phillips