The Last of Us: What Makes Abby One Of Gaming's Most Memorable Villains?

The Last of Us Part 2is one of the most memorable titles of the eighth generation of gaming for a multitude of reasons. In addition to continuingJoel and Ellie’s gripping narrative, it introduces improvements to gameplay that makes it one of the best linear action-adventure games on the market. The game also manages to stir controversy in part due to one antagonistic character – Abby. InThe Last of Us Part 2, Abby has a bone to pick with Joel, and she does not rest until she has acted out her revenge....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Gary Stanton

The Mageseeker: Beginner Tips

Quick Links The Mageseekercenters around the story of Sylas, a powerful mage imprisoned at an early age. Many years have passed, and Sylas has justescaped his elaborate prison. He’s now determined to exact revenge upon the Mageseekers, an evil organization that first imprisoned him and has taken over the capital. RELATED:League of Legends: Best ADC Pro Players of All Time Sylas is a powerful mage with the capacity to see the magic in other people and steal it when necessary....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Erik Zavala

The Quarry: How To Kill Everyone And Get The Worst Ending

The Quarryis considered the spiritual successor to the famous interactive horror game,Until Dawn. Both games have almost the same mechanic, especially when it comes to achievements. As there’s one achievement by making all the protagonists survive, there is also another one achieved once all the characters are dead. InThe Quarry, characters can be killed by either failing the QTEs or by picking the wrong choice that’ll sometimes lead to the death of more than one character....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Victoria Woodward

The Worst Ranged Weapons In Fallout 76

Fallout 76was released in 2018 and presents a slightly different gameplay experience from other games in theFalloutseries. This is primarily due to the fact that this is a multiplayer live service game. Competitive PvP is a huge part ofFallout 76. Despite a rocky launch, it has matured into a fun game, with a committed player base. As with allFalloutgames, weapons are a big part ofFallout 76. Moreso actually, seeing as this is aPvP-enabledtitle....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Joseph Johnson

This is a First-Time Deal on This Xbox Series S Bundle on Amazon

Microsoft Xbox Series S Gilded Hunters Bundle Microsoft is offering its latest-generation budget console bundle at an amazing discount. The Xbox Series S console with an Xbox Wireless Controller and the Gilded Hunters Bundle is now, first time ever on Amazon, just $249.99. This bundle has never been sold for this cheap, so those looking for a capable machine with Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys add-ons should take advantage of it while it lasts....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Andrew Smith

Why Marvel's Spider-Man 2 May Need a New Approach to Collectibles

Summary Collectibles are a staple of the open-world genre. Whether it’s an action-adventure or RPG, every open-world game has at least a handful of different items that players are encouraged to collect, from new pieces of gear to artifacts that expand the game’s lore to flowers that can be used to unlock new cosmetic options.Insomniac’sSpider-Manseriesis no different, with bothMarvel’s Spider-ManandMiles Moralescontaining a slew of unique collectibles each. But while the collectibles in Insomniac’s past twoSpider-Mangames have been heavily praised,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2may be forced to switch things up a little....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Anthony Mcknight

Why Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Could Be a Cross-Gen Game

Summary Metroidfans have been released from a prison of uncertain anticipation:Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s gameplay has finally been unveiled, alongside a release window.Metroid Prime 4development has been rocky, with Nintendo essentially scrapping the game and starting from scratch back in 2019. So it should go without saying that whenMetroid Prime 4took the virtual stage during the recent Nintendo Direct, it alleviated the concerns of many excited players. This is helped by the fact that the game looks great....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Sarah Thomas

World of Warcraft: 6 Classes To Try Next (& 6 to Skip)

World of Warcraftcontinues to prove that Blizzard’s acclaimed fantasy RTS lives on in the hearts of fans. After the fall of Arthas into becoming the Lich King inWarcraft 3, Blizzard continued the story of Azeroth in theWarcraftMMO in 2004. Now, 16 years and eight expansions later,Warcraftfans can become Warriors, Mages, and even Death Knights in stories that reveal the fate of Arthas and otherWarcraftcharacters. RELATED:10 Hidden Details Everyone Missed In World Of Warcraft Classic However, with 12 playable classes in the game, each with their Specializations, it can be overwhelming choosing the right one for any playstyle....

July 27, 2025 · 8 min · 1533 words · Jessica Prince DDS

Xbox Fixing Problem Where Games Crash After Latest Update

Microsoft has confirmed they are looking into a fix forXbox Series X/Sconsoles after reports that games are crashing more frequently since the latest system update. The company’s latest update began rolling out for bothXbox Series Xand Series S consoles earlier in the week.TheSeptember Xbox Series X/S firmware updatebrought gamers many new features to help their gaming experience. An improved UI and an overhaul of the game library made their way to both consoles, along with numerous other quality-of-life improvements....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · William Ryan

Zelda: Din’s Fire & 9 Other Magic Spells Link Can Use In The Games

Magic certainly has a role and plays its purpose inThe Legend of Zelda, but it’s not a tool the franchise offers Link all too often. Although magic was introduced inZelda II: The Adventure of Linkand remained a home console staple for years,Twilight Princesswould remove magic altogether whileSkyward Sword&A Link Between Worldswould rebrand the mechanic. RELATED:5 Video Game ESRB Ratings That Were Too High (& 5 That Were Too Low) That said, stamina simply isn’t a proper replacement for the series’ magic....

July 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1288 words · Michael Rogers

5 Hilarious Video Games That Parody Dungeons & Dragons

One of if not the most popular TTRPGs in the world is undoubtedlyDungeons & Dragons. This venerable fantasy roleplaying game has been famed since its humble beginnings in 1974,being the first of its kind and launching a release of dozens of other TTPRGs. However, having been around for approximately fifty years,Dungeons & Dragonshas received its fair share of controversy and ridicule, which inspired various comedic mockeries of the fantasy roleplaying game, chiefly for good-natured and non-malicious fun....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1191 words · Danny Russell

6 Bizarre Anti-Piracy Measures From The Past

Piracy has been an issue for video game developers and publishers for decades as, unsurprisingly, consumers finding ways to play their products for free can have devastating effects on finances. Consequently, many games over the years have implemented anti-piracy measures to immediately prevent pirates from accessing any of the content. Related:Positively Weird Video Games However, some companies have decided to go a different route and punish their game’s thieves by subtly changing key mechanics to break the game, deleting save files after hours of progress, or even finding ways to publicly shame them....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Lori Cook

Anime YouTuber The Canipa Effect Retires After 10 Years

Summary As a platform, YouTube is always changing, and as such, anime content on the platform isn’t anything like it was 10 years ago, with many of the biggest members of “AniTube” having left or shifted gears. Appropriately enough, one such channel,The Canipa Effect, recently announced it would be ending after 10 long years of offering valuable insights into the inner workings of the anime industry. On Jul 09, 2025, exactly 10 years after starting The Canipa Effect in 2014, Australian YouTuber Callum May announced via social media thathe would be ending his series....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Scott Shannon