I Was a Teenage Exocolonist's Approach to Genre-Blending Explained

Developed by Northway Games,I Was a Teenage Exocolonistoffers a creative and refreshing mix of genre elements, redefining what narrative games can be. This is due in-part to the dedicated team of developers with clear intentions for creating a thought-provoking, poignant, aesthetically beautiful, and undeniably inclusive experience. Combining sci-fi, dating sims, coming-of-age stories, RPGs, deckbuilding, and more,I Was a Teenage Exocolonistbends in a way that few other titles can boast. The game’s premise is centered aroundhardcore science-fiction elements, putting players in the shoes of Sol, a child growing up as part of humanity’s first space colony....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Debbie Morgan

Intel Accidentally Leaked Test Driver for Unreleased DG3 GPU

While Nvidia is perhaps the current ruler of the GPU market, with AMD hot on its heels, eyes have been turning towardsIntelto see what its up-and-coming range of graphics cards will be capable of. With anArc roadmap laid out regarding Intel’s GPUs, the next few years are going to prove interesting for both its rivals, as well as those who have been waiting to try its new products. However, while not trying to reveal too much, it appears as though the tech giant has accidentally let slip some details about some of its future products, including the DG3....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Stephanie Olson

IT Prequel Series About Pennywise's Origin Coming To HBO Max

Yet another Stephen King-inspired story is making its way to HBO Max. This time around, it appears that it’s less something that Stephen King wrote and more a prequel based on one of his biggest hits inIT. For the uninitiated,ITis a story set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine that involves two very different periods of time all centered on a monstrous creature that is able to read people’s minds and make them see whatever it wishes....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jennifer Stuart

Life by You's Cancelation Means One Life Sim Gimmick is Back on the Table

Summary Life by Youmade a host of promises when it was announced by Paradox Interactive. It was set to feature many elements that would put it a step ahead ofThe Sims 4and was set for release in 2024. Unfortunately, the game has been canceled, leaving many fans anticipating this title disappointed. It’s not all bad news, however, as other titles can pick up the torch and implement the features thatLife by Youpromised....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Tina Wilson

Lords of the Fallen: How to Farm Umbral Scouring

Umbral Scourings are a type of currency inLords of the Fallenthat are mainly used for purchasing special weapons and armor. However, unlike Vigor or Deralium nuggets, these are incredibly hard to find, and the few sources players find out in the world give very little total Scourings as well. WhileLords of the Fallenteaches players that Umbral Scourings are best collected from Soulflaying memories in the Umbral realm, the best way to get this resource involves a less passive and significantly more dangerous approach....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Bruce Orozco

LOTR: Who Was Ungoliant?

Summary According to the lore ofThe Lord of the Rings, Ungoliant was the first and oldest giant spider of Arda. Her origins are shrouded in mystery, with even the Eldar unaware of her creation. It is believed that she came from “the darkness that lies about Arda” — suggesting that she was a primordial spirit who may have been corrupted byMelkor, the first Dark Lord. As J.R.R. Tolkien notes inThe Book of Lost Tales, “Mayhap she was bred of mists and darkness on the confines of the Shadowy seas […] and she it is who loveth still to dwell in that black place taking the guise of an unlovely spider....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Amanda Knight

Marvel's Midnight Suns: How to Complete Wolverine's Challenge Mission (Bone & Claw)

Defeating four enemies in a single round inMarvel’s Midnight Sunsisn’t something that can usually be done without a team unless players are using Story Mode to progress. Wolverine will need to do so for his challenge at the forge in order to unlock his legendary card. RELATED:Marvel’s Midnight Suns: How to Get Eclipse Credits These challenges aren’t like most battles in the game. There are modifiers to the cards played, redraws, and moves....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Philip Wilson

Massive Xbox Sale Counts Down to the New Year

As 2020 comes to a close, several storefronts have begun their winter deals, withThe Epic Games Store offering players a series of huge discountsand GOG also getting into the holiday spirit with a ton of price reductions of its own. The most recent name to join the fray isXbox, with the company announcing that it will be holding a two-week-long sale that acts as a countdown to the New Year....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Gabriel English

Mortal Kombat 12 Should Steer Clear of its Rumored 2023 Release Date

After a brief stumble in the early 2000s, theMortal Kombatfranchise is well and truly back in full force, with the last few entries being some of the greatest fighting games ever made. Andaccording to Warner Bros.’s recent earnings report, there’s a brand new entry on the way, potentially arriving before the end of the year. But while fans are desperate to get their hands onMortal Kombat 12as soon as they can, it might be best for this entry to wait just a few more months to release....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Emily Porter

Naruto: How Itachi's Sickness Limited His Potential

Itachi Uchiha is one of Masashi Kishimoto’s best-written characters inNaruto. Introduced quite early into the series as a villain who had massacred his entire clan, Itachi went on to hold a profound role in the future of the story. Not only did he play the role of becoming an obstacle for Sasuke to overcome, but also provided the story with an intimidating villain. RELATED:Naruto: Times Naruto’s Talk No Jutsu Failed Beinga member of the Akatsuki, it was a given that Itachi was tremendously powerful and even the likes of the Legendary Sannin didn’t compare to his skill....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 856 words · Dana Wright

New World: How To Get Amrine Tuning Orb

Like many other MMORPG,New Worldfeatures a series of dungeons that players can explore. These difficult areas are filled with strong monsters and bosses, with some of them introducing mechanics that players must overcome to survive. Those looking to tackle some ofNew World’smost difficult content will definitely want to jump into these dungeon excursions as soon as possible. RELATED:New World: Everything You Need To Know About Armoring But it’s not as simple as jumping into a group in New World....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Kimberly Berg

Nightingale Update Changes How Death Works

Summary Update 0.1.3 brings multiple bug fixes toNightingale, but the biggest change is dying will no longer create a death chest. The mechanic has been utilized throughout a number of survival games, but the player community found it tedious, and sometimes impossible, to collect the dropped items after reviving. Looking to setNightingaleapart from others in the genre, a new mechanic has taken the place of death chests. Like many other games released in 2024,Nightingaleis an early access open-world survival crafting game....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Sarah Jackson

Nintendo Hits Discord with Legal Action Following Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Leak

Gaming giantNintendohas taken firm action against the online leak of the eagerly awaitedLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Leaks have become an unfortunate byproduct of the gaming industry’s rapid growth and the increasing number of fans anxious to learn the most recent information about upcominggames likeThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While fans eagerly await the release of the game, Nintendo has been vigilant in safeguarding its secrets to ensure the best possible gaming experience for its dedicated audience....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · William Nelson