Skyrim Speedrunner Goes From Level 0 to Destroying the Ebony Warrior in 12 Minutes

Summary A talentedSkyrimspeedrunner has broken a three-year-old world record, by going from the start of the game to defeating the Ebony Warrior in under 12 minutes. TheSkyrimspeedrunning scene remains alive and well, and this particular category is among the most unique it has to offer. Because of the amount of freedom that Bethesda games allow players, this often results in gamers choosing to do repeat playthroughs as a challenge run. These challenge runs will often impose artificial limitations on players as a way to make the game more difficult and fun....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Adam Hayes

Starfield's Colony War Explained

Starfieldis Bethesda’s first new IP in decades, and that alone speaks to why there is so much hype behind the game—a game no one has really seen. There have been a few dev commentaries, a few faction reveals, some lore released, and so on, but if someone had to imagine whatStarfieldlooked like right now, no one outside Bethesda could truly venture a guess. That’s all likely to change soon enough, though....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Steven Bonilla

Sumo Digital Working on Mystery Game Based on Major Fantasy Franchise

Although through unconventional means, a possible hint atSumo Digital’s next game has been revealed. While not very specific, the hint does indicate thatSumo Digitalis working on a game set in one of the biggest fantasy franchises out there. For those who don’t know, Sumo Digital is a British game development studio comprised of multiple teams that has worked on a variety of games across the industry. The studio has developed games across multiple genres and has played a role in multiple large franchises....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Timothy Andersen

The Grand Theft Auto 6 Reveal Date Predictions Are Getting Out of Hand

Summary It goes without saying thatGrand Theft Auto 6is one of the most highly anticipated games at the moment, and the lack of news from Rockstar has only made the excitement and eagerness grow for many fans.A series of controversialGTA 6leaksare all fans have gotten in terms of updates, and this has raised many questions regarding when Rockstar will finally make an official announcement on the game’s release. When looking at the leaks,GTA 6is undoubtedly set to be Rockstar’s biggest game yet, and this has left many fans hoping an official announcement will come any day....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Thomas Manning

This Underrated 90s Comic Book Movie Deserves More Attention

It’s hard to remember a time when comic book movies were few and far between. Adaptations of comics have been common since the days of film serials, but their pop-cultural dominance is a new phenomenon.Batman Foreverwas the highest-grossing film of 1995, but its closest comic book competitor isJudge Dreddat #50. Down at #172, fans will find the unfairly forgotten cult classicTank Girl. Today, most comic book movies are owned by one of two major studios....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Robert Carlson

Why 2023 is the Year of Amy Rose

As 2023 marches on and many different gaming companies make their plans for the year known, Sega seems to have one clear goal in mind when it comes to its mascot. ManySonic the Hedgehogproducts are focusing on one character in particular, and that’sAmy Rose; Sonic’s self-appointed girlfriend. With the way things are going, the pink hedgehog is set to get a bigger celebration than any of Sonic’s other friends. Starting withSonic’s25th anniversary back in 2016, it became a tradition for Tails and Amy to celebrate their own anniversaries in the years after....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Robert Johns

Why The PS5 Could Be a Big Boon for UFC 5

Summary So far there is very little known aboutUFC 5, but with the full reveal coming shortly in September, fans are already speculating on what new features the franchise’s fifth installment will entail. Frompotential WWE crossoversto which fighter could grace the cover of the game, there are many possibilities that could bringUFC 5to the next level, but the game releasing on PS5 would be the biggest upgrade for the series overall....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Ronald Watts PhD

After Microsoft's Acquisition, WoW's Sub Fee May Have to Face the Reaper Sooner or Later

Summary After a year of court battles, Microsoft has finally acquired Activision Blizzard. This means that the likes ofCall of Duty,Candy Crush,Diablo, andWorld of Warcraftare now under the Xbox Game Studios banner. That is extremely exciting news for Xbox fans, especially because a lot of it is likely to come to Xbox Game Pass on release. But, ifWorld of Warcraftmakes its way to the service, then that may come with a few drastic changes....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Sarah Alexander

Baldur's Gate 3's Orphic Hammer Falls Short of Its Legendary Weapon Status

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3features near-limitless choices that allow players to customize the adventure to their liking, and one quest features some of the game’s toughest choices.Baldur’s Gate 3players who are intent on following Lae’zel’s quest will need to choose whether to free or kill Orpheus within the Astral Prism. However, a necessary step in this quest is to obtain the Orphic Hammer needed to break the crystals containing Orpheus from Raphael, but the lengths players will need to go through to get this legendary weapon don’t justify how weak it is compared to other late-game options....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Robert Johnson

Clever Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island is Full of Gamecube Nostalgia

OneAnimal Crossingfan has managed to creatively change theirAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsisland to better reflect the classic GameCube game. As the series has left behind the story of trying to get along in a new town withvillagers like Nosegayand Mitzi, many fans look toward the first game of the franchise not only for notalgia, but also its unique experience that can’t be easily found today. Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis the latest game in the series that only helps solidify how it’s slowly turned away from the idea of players finding themselves in a new place on their own and leaned more into being about customization....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Christina Duran

Destiny 2: Best Lost Sectors To Farm

Summary Usually, people will want to playDestiny 2with their friends as it is one of those games that gets much more fun when there are a few buddies around to play with. However, some activities, like Legend and Master Lost Sectors, yield better rewards when done solo, meaning exclusive exotics forDestiny 2players to use in their builds. Lost Sectors are not challenging, especially on Legend difficulty, especially when usingoptimal anti-champion equipment....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Kevin Robertson

Dinkum: Where Are Mangrove Sticks

In the farming and life sim calledDinkum, players head to a deserted island to start a new town. This island will have four different biomes all with unique materials that players can build with. One of these items is the Mangrove Stick. To the Tropics of Dinkum In order to find Mangrove Sticks, bananas, and scrub turkeys in theAnimal Crossing-like gameDinkum, players will have to head to the Tropic biome. The dock (and presumably a player’s settlement) will be in the starting biome, Bushlands....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Maria Kim

Disney+: The Best Episodes Of Netflix's Marvel Shows (According To IMDB)

The Netflix Marvel shows had tons of amazing episodes across their five-year run. While most fans have preferred series (withDaredevilandThe Punisherbeing among the most popular), top-tier episodes can be found in all of the different Marvel shows on Netflix. RELATED:Most Iconic Tomboys In Marvel Comics The IMDB ratings for the episodes for each Netflix Marvel show paint a picture of the ones audiences were most pleased with. While all episodes tend to score above-average ratings, there are certain episodes that are seen as stand-out classics that enrich theMCUand rival even thebest superhero movies, Marvel or otherwise....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Larry Peterson