Best GPUs to Experience Explosions in Helldivers 2 in All Their Glory

Helldivers 2has set a new benchmark for games coming out in 2024, not only because of its fun, cooperative gameplay but its visual appeal as well. The game entices the audience with intense gunfire and huge explosions that damage not just the monsters and mechs chasing after you but the environment as well. This is just one of the reasons toenjoy the game at its optimal settingsand, for that, you would need to invest in a decent GPU....

May 13, 2025 · 12 min · 2364 words · Laura Edwards

Best Indie Third-Person Shooter Games

Summary While it is not quite as common as the classic first-person shooter genre,the third-person shooteroffers gamers a thrillingly different sensory approach to gun-fighting. Instead of the up-close and personal nature of immersive first-person thrills, third-person allows players to take in the virtual environment around them more, and enjoy a wider-ranging action experience in the process. Among the many action games over the years to fall under the 3PS banner, a variety of underrated indie gems are just waiting to be discovered, offering fresh takes on the genre and its gameplay tropes....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Colleen Williams

Destiny 2 Solo Flawless Root of Nightmares Completion is Bad News for Warlocks

One particular player in theDestiny 2community has seemingly done the impossible and completed the new Root of Nightmares raid alone and without dying. Footage of the player in mention has gained a lot of popularity online as the “world’s first” Root of Nightmares raid completed both solo and flawlessly from start to finish. SinceDestiny 2’s raids are designed with a full team of 6 players in mind, the attention that this record-breaking run has earned might be bad news for other daring solo players as well as the Warlock class’ tricks that make it possible....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · George Weaver

Fallout TV Show's Walton Goggins Moved 'Deeply' By Character Arc

The Amazon Prime debut ofFalloutis creeping ever closer, with the whole series being available for streaming beginning April 11. Many fans of the franchise may be glad to hear thatallFalloutepisodesare releasing at once, instead of on a weekly schedule. That means fans can enjoy the wasteland however they see fit. Fallout’s plot revolves around three characters. The first is Lucy who, in true franchise fashion, is a Vault Dweller who must travel to the surface world in pursuit of an important plot element....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Dana Parker

Forspoken's Magic Parkour Shares a Few Similarities with Assassin's Creed Valhalla

With the way thatForspokensold itself on dynamic magical combat and high-speed Magic Parkour, the final product had a lot to prove with the quality of traversal across its open-world. Interestingly, this parkour mechanic is somewhat similar to theAssassin’s Creedseries, especially when comparing it closely to the most recent title and its wide-open plains. This comparison betweenForspokenandAssassin’s Creed Valhallagoes a step deeper than just seeing the ways that both games allow players to run around and skip over rocks and fences....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Benjamin Park

Fortnite Lowers Rocket Racing Bundle Prices

Summary Epic Games has made the Rocket RacingFortnitecosmetics in the Item Shop more affordable, following backlash from a major part of the fanbase. Many players were sad to seeFortniteSeason OG come to an end, as it brought the right mixture of nostalgia and innovativeness. However, not long into Chapter 5 Season 1,Fortnitereceived three massive game modes. These are permanent additions toFortnite, so they will be just as intricate as Battle Royale and Creative, and they will continue to be updated regularly with brand-new content to keep fans interested....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Jacob Fuentes

Harry Potter: Why Did Vernon Hate Magic?

Harry Potterlore paints Vernon Dursley as a family man who loved to dote on his wife, Petunia, and their son, Dudley. The Dursleys enjoyed a normal life in Four, Privet Drive, but at the same time, feared someone would uncover a closely guarded secret. Petunia Dursley (née Evans) was the older sister of Harry’s mother, Lily. Like her husband, she too was ordinary, in that, she possessed no magical abilities whereas Lily was a witch in the family....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Rachel Lopez

Most Evil Monarchs in Video Games

They say, “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” And boy, do video games show how true that is. So many great video game villains are members of royalty for a reason. The idea that someone with such power and authority is corrupt or just downright evil is a terrifying prospect. Even more comical or cartoonish examples still use their crown to get up to whatever mischief they want, and it’s the hero’s quest to knock them off their throne....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · William Wilkerson

One Piece: Elbaf Arc Start Date Confirmed

Summary One Piece’sFinal Saga is moving forward in incredible fashion and continues to surprise the fans with the incredible content that it has delivered so far. Currently, the story is tackling the very first arc of the Final Saga, and that is the Egghead Island Arc. However, Egghead is very close to its conclusion now, and fans are incredibly excited to see the conclusion of this arc and more importantly, the beginning of one of the most anticipated arcs in the entire series, the Elbaf arc....

May 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Christopher Jones

Skyrim Player Enchants Sword Using Nazeem's Soul

Among the numerous memorable NPCs ofSkyrim, few have left quite the strong impression the way Nazeem has. This self-enamored, social-climbing Redguard has spawned such a vast plethora of hate clubs and memes that he may well rival even the infamous cliff racers ofMorrowind. “Do you get to the cloud district very often? Oh, what am I saying, of course you don’t” is a phrase that is forever enshrined in the minds ofeverySkyrimplayer....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Audrey Lopez

What Squid Game's Emmy Wins Mean For The Future Of Diverse Television

Nearly everywhere thatSquid Gamewas released, it almost immediately developed a large fan following. From the impressive and reflective makeup, graphics, and costumes, to the underlying theme which discretely makes a lesson out of the brutal gore and violence, the show is exactly what an action drama series should be. This praise carried over into this year’s Emmys as the show was nominated for 14 awards and won 6 of them....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Justin Dominguez

Xbox Game Pass Is Losing 5 Games on June 30

Summary The five games leavingXbox Game Passon June 30 have now been revealed. Each month,Xbox Game Passtypically sees two rounds of removed titles: one in the middle of the month, and one at the end, although the service tends to add more than it removes overall. Just a few days ago,Xbox Game Pass lost five awesome games, with the likes ofHigh on LifeandBramble: The Mountain Kingleaving the service for the time being....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Charles Cooper

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fan Imagines Stardew Valley-esque Spinoff

Summary OneLegend of Zeldafan has taken to the internet to give their thoughts on what would be a fun Hyrule adventure, and it sounds a lot like a crossover withStardew Valley. That shouldn’t be seen as a knock either, asStardew Valleyis widely considered to beone of the best cozy farming games availabletoday. TheLegend of Zeldafranchise is still on the minds of many gamers who continue to explore the massive open world inTears of the Kingdom....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Heather Newman