Fortnite: How to Detect Players as a Shadow

Halloween events are in full swing in many games, andFortniteis no exception. Players are exploring new areas, battling the darkness, andeatingFortnitecandyin droves. Each of the latest challenges inFortniterevolve in some way around shadows. A couple of these give bonus XP, and one of those gives players a specific task as a shadow. Players must detect other players as a shadow to better hunt them down like a true horror movie monster....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Michelle Holmes

Games Inspired By Studio Ghibli Films

Summary Co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki,Studio Ghiblihas changed the landscape of Japanese anime since its creation in 1985. The animation studio’s talent in beautiful storytelling with important messages has touched creative mediums globally, from film and television to gaming. For example, in 2010,Studio Ghiblicollaborated with developer Level-5 for the RPGNi no Kunifranchiseby producing animated sequences in the games. Even outside of directly collaborating with developers, Studio Ghibli’s impact is clear to see in several games, includingThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandSoulframe....

May 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1466 words · Leslie Roman

Gangster Movies That Would Make Amazing Games

Many classicgangster movieshave beenadapted into video games, with some being more successful than others.The GodfatherandScarfacehave both received the video game treatment, but there aren’t a lot of gangster movie adaptations currently available on current game consoles. Related:Games That Have Been Lost To Time There is definitely an appetite for video games in the gangster genre.Grand Theft Auto 5is one of the most popular games on the planet right now. Also,The Mafia Trilogywas a resounding success for 2K Czech, andLA Noirewas considered to be a cult hit when it was released in 2011....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Jay Rice

God of War Ragnarok: Every Realm Kratos and Atreus Have Yet to Explore

2018’sGod of Warwas a breathtaking adventure, that was huge in both size and scope. The PlayStation exclusive introduced gamers to an intriguing version of Norse mythology, in which the protagonist Kratos and his son Atreus set out on a journey that would change their lives. The duo’s quest took them all across the Nine Realms, and, using a powerful key called the Bifrost, they were able to frequently jump between most of these realms as they needed to....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Kelly Carter

Good Omens Season 2 Review

Good Omensbrought a massive ensemble cast together for an intricately woven story that took viewers all over the universe. Every episode has multiple plotlines, but one narrative thread stuck out; the unusual partnership between the angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley. Fans of the first season will be thrilled to discover the second season paring down the b-plots and c-plots to focus on everyone’s favorite odd couple. As adaptations go,Good Omensis moreconnected to the source material than most....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Kristen Garza

Heroes Who Are Not Represented in Marvel Snap Yet, But Should Be

With over 200 cards available to players,Marvel Snapstill has plenty of Marvel’s thousands of characters to pull from when adding new cards in future updates. The game’s latest Savage Land season is adding a handful of new cards, including Zabu, Shanna, Dazzler, Sauron, and Shadow King, who will all be released over the course of the season. Even with these new additions, there are still some iconic heroes missing fromMarvel Snapwho deserve representation in the game....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Amber Church

Honkai: Star Rail – 11 Best Simulated Universe Curio

Herta Space Station inHonkai: Star Railis said to be the home for Herta’s Curios, which she collected throughout her journey. Considering her interest in Curio, it’s no surprise that the object is incorporated into her Simulated Universe. RELATED:Honkai: Star Rail – Every Playable Fire Character, Ranked Curios in the Simulated Universe can grant various effects, both positive and negative; some can greatly harm the players, while some can immensely help the journey....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Amber Moss

Lack of Entertainment in Manor Lords Fix

Quick Links Managing the needs of settlers is the main job of all players diving intoManor Lords. Frombuilding burgage plotsto house them to finding multiple sources of food to keep them fed and, eventually, finding ways to keep them entertained, it’s all part of the lord’s job description. Each time a burgage plot is leveled up, the families within start demanding more stuff to keep them happy.The Lack of Entertainment issue starts cropping up after players upgrade a burgage plot to level 3, and the family residing there starts demanding better living conditions and something to do other than mindless work....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Natalie Zavala

Leaker Reveals Major Switch 2 Details and Features

Summary According to a recent leak, the nextNintendoconsole, whether it’s called the Switch 2 or something else entirely, will apparently be backward compatible, use a new kind of cartridge for its games, and have some kind of new camera feature.Nintendois expected to release the successor to the wildly successful Nintendo Switch at some point in the second half of 2024, though that hasn’t been confirmed by the company. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem likely that Nintendo is going to reveal more details about theSwitch successor consoleat any point in the near future....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Mr. Michael Freeman

Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon Online Multiplayer Servers Taken Offline

On March 3,Nintendotook down the online multiplayer modes forMario Kart 8andSplatoonin order to address some outstanding issues with their servers. The servers for theseNintendogames were not given a timetable for when they would return online at the time of writing.The news of the online multiplayer servers forMario Kart 8andSplatooncomes as the Nintendo eShop clients for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will cease functioning later this month. On March 27, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U players can no longer access the Nintendo eShop....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Jessica Buchanan

Modern Warfare 3 Leak Reveals Classic Call of Duty Maps Potentially Coming to Warzone

Summary Call of Duty: Warzoneplayers could be getting some classic maps from theCall of Dutyseries as points of interest according to recentModern Warfare 3leaks. Fans of the battle royale have been enjoying a regular rotation of maps since it launched in 2020, most recently getting Vondel in Season 4.Vondel features lots of great points of interest forWarzoneplayers, and is keeping gamers entertained at the moment, but it’s always exciting to learn something new is on the way....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Joel West

Monster Hunter Rise Landing on Xbox Game Pass is the Best Case Scenario

Capcom is a legacy developer known for some of the most iconic franchises in the industry:Mega Man,Street Fighter, andResident Evilamong them. Another lucrative name in its catalog isMonster Hunter, which debuted on PlayStation 2 in 2004. ModernMonster Huntergames are consistent bestsellers for Capcom, and its 2021 entryMonster Hunter Riseis primed to become an even bigger success by launching on Sony and Microsoft consoles next year - including availability through Xbox Game Pass....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Randy Silva

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Shakalaka Location

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis an RPG spinoff of the mainlineMonster Hunterseries. As should be expected, a huge amount of iconic monsters make a cel-shaded return appearance inMonster Hunter Stories 2. Many fan favorites are present inStories,from flagship monsters like Rathalos to high-end Elder Dragons like Kushala Daora. But only the most dedicated of fans will remember obscure creatures like Shakalaka. This guide will help Riders findShakalaka locations inMonster Hunter Stories 2,so they can complete certain quests and farm materials....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Katherine Mccall