Rune Factory 3: How Long to Beat

Rune Factory 3 Specialis a comforting remake of an old RPG from XSEED. Players will need to meet the other villagers, make friends, get married, have kids, farm, tame and fight monsters, and more. There is a lot to do in this little world, and players might be wondering just how much content is in it. to break down how long thisRune Factorytitle will take to beat, players will first need to figure out how much of a completionist they want to be in thiscozy RPG for Switch....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Larry James

Skyrim Player Discovers Undersized Falmer

To say thatSkyrimis filled to the brim with secrets would be an understatement, as players are still discovering new things about the game almost ten years after its initial release. One such discovery was recently brought to light, and although this has been documented in the past, it is getting a lot of attention from fans that never experienced it. This strange occurrence has to do withthe way that certain Falmer spawnin a specific dungeon, and there’s really no way to know for certain whether it is an intended feature or a bug....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Carol Madden

Starfield Gets Official Song from Imagine Dragons

Summary Pop rock band Imagine Dragons has released a new song made for the upcoming release ofStarfield, marking a unique and odd collaboration for Bethesda’s upcoming open-world game.Starfieldis one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2023. Bethesda’s first new IP in decades, following the success withThe Elder ScrollsandFallout, will be launching on September 6. Well known to be fans of video games, Imagine Dragons is bolsteringStarfield’s launch through its new song, “Children of the Sky....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Tracy Garcia

Tetris Champion Jonas Neubauer Has Died at Age 39

Tetrisis one of the video game industry’s most iconic titles. It’s available on millions of devices, including consoles, computers, and mobile devices. It’s a game that most have played, which makes it all the more tragic to confirm that Jonas Neubauer, seven-time Classic Tetris World Championship winner and perhaps the bestTetrisplayer in the world, has died. Neubauer was 39 years old at the time of his passing. Neubauer’s death was announced online via his official Twitter account....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Karen Patterson

The Best Books For Stephen King Fans That He Didn't Write

Stephen King is a name that needs no introduction—having written over 63 novels, 120 short stories, 20 novellas, and five fiction books. With countless huge successes across different genres, devout fans of King have burned through every page of his works. For those seeking similar narratives, some books offer the same immersive and compelling storytelling style that Stephen King has become synonymous with. NOS4A2 by Joe Hill (2013) Tracing the Trails: A Constant Reader’s Reflections on the Work of Stephen King by Chad A....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Devin Reese

The Callisto Protocol: Complete Guide and Walkthrough

Quick Links The Callisto Protocolcomes from the team over at Striking Distance Studios, and although it’s the developer’s first-ever title, it’s led byDead Spaceco-creator Glen Schofield. There are many similarities toDead Space. However,The Callisto Protocolstill manages to stand out a little due to itsPunch-Out-like combat and focus on action instead of survival horror. RELATED:The Callisto Protocol Review The Callisto Protocolis a mostly linear experiencethat can be completed from start to finish in just a couple of sittings, but there are still a lot of secrets to uncover for those that like to do a little digging....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Christine Harrington

The Elder Scrolls 6's Open-World Should Take a Page From Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Book

Summary The Elder Scrollsseries is no stranger to praise when it comes to open-world design, especially after the release ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Now,The Elder Scrolls 6will surely carry that mantle forward with another beautifully crafted, well-designed open-world that rivals those of its predecessors. However, in an effort to keepThe Elder Scrolls’open-world formula fresh,The Elder Scrolls 6could take a cue from one ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s best features....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Maria Davis

The Legend of Zelda Companions Tier List

The Legend of Zeldaseems to alter its approach to game design with each new release. From the linearity thatLink’s Awakeningadopts on Koholint Island to the unstructured expanse ofBreath of the Wild, the franchise never seems to linger on one philosophy for too long. There are, however, plenty of recurring themes and items that ensure eachZeldagame feels like it belongs alongside the last. Rupees, Heart Containers, Link’s plucky personality, andthe majesty of Hyrule itselfare more often than not essential components of each new entry....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Cindy Martin

The Legend of Zelda Needs More ‘It Was All A Dream’ Stories

Since the series' beginnings in the mid-1980’s,The Legend of Zeldahas been a pioneer in game design, exploration, and puzzle solving.Nintendo’s greatest action-adventure games have inspired countless other companies, as the franchise spans 36 years and 19 mainline entries, with countless remakes, remasters, and spin-offs along the way. Such a decorated resume means the series has had the opportunity to experiment with a number of art styles and gameplay mechanics, but the limitations of each games' respective hardware do provide a significant barrier to overcome....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Kim Watson

The Sims 4: Custom Create-A-Sim Backgrounds

Create-A-Sim (CAS)is a cornerstone feature ofThe Sims 4which allows players to personalize their virtual avatars with an array of hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Many players find that they spend the majority of their time in CAS designing unique characters and recreating their friends and family as Sims. Staring at the standard blue-green screen background for hours on end can get boring, so players should consider downloadingcustom CAS backgrounds. Related:The Best Trait Mods For The Sims 4 After finding and downloading thebest create-a-sim background, players should look for a package file in their Downloads folder....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Brian Nguyen

The Splatoon Series Can do More With its Broadcast Format

After a successful Splatfest World Premiere demo,Splatoon 3is preparing to launch on Friday, September 9. The one-day event established three competing teams - Rock, Paper, and Scissors - to represent each member of the series' latest idol group Deep Cut. Shiver’s Team Rock took the win, with many fans complaining aboutbalancing issues inSplatoon 3’s Tricolor Turf Wars, but ultimately it was a good first showing for the group that will run Splatsville’s Anarchy Splatcast over the next few years....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Joseph Lyons

The Strangest Lore in the Pokemon World, Explained

Summary Pokemonhas never been known as a particularly story-heavy franchise, but over the decades since its inception, there have been multiple attempts at delving deeper into the lore of how this unique world functions. AsPokemoncontinues to expand with new regions and more than a thousand different creatures currently roaming around, it only makes sense that many would be stoked with curiosity to dig deeper into the history and lore of these games....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Corey Duran

Treyarch Releases Video Celebrating 10 Years of Call of Duty: Black Ops

This November,Call of Duty: Black Opswill turn ten years old. After its introduction to the world,Black Opsquickly became one of the most popular entries in the series, launching a fan-favorite subseries that has received four numbered entries. To celebrate, Treyarch released an anniversary video honoring the game, specifically in regards to the story. The video shows some of the greatest moments fromBlack Ops’campaign, one of the best to ever have been featured inCall of Duty....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Lindsay Mcdonald