Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly proved themselves to be one of Hollywood’s most hilarious comedic dynamics with their unparalleled on-screen chemistry inTalladega NightsandStep Brothers, two of the funniest movies ever made. For their third co-starring vehicle, Ferrell and Reilly tackled one of the most iconic and endearing double acts in the history of literature: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. With painfully unfunny gags, a muddled and nonsensical mystery plot, and a bizarre lack of references to Holmes and Watson’s iconic legacy,Holmes & Watsonarrived in theaters as a bitter disappointment....

After a promising launch of its first next-gen title, Housemarque encountered criticism for omitting a save option.Returnalhas received acclaim for its level design and naturally flowing gameplay. Still, the biomes are often lengthy and need several attempts to complete due to their difficulty. Housemarque has already confirmed that the team behindReturnalis working on offering players a save option. While it is good news that Housemarque is aware of the feedback from fans, it seems that a save feature is long from becoming available inReturnal....

Completing theMayor for a Day side questinFallout 76is crucial for a few reasons. First and foremost, it’s the only opportunity to unlock the powerful All Rise, a popular melee weapon like theUnstoppable Monster. Additionally, completing the side quest will pacify the hostile robots in all zones of Watoga, making exploration safer and more rewarding. However, many Vault Dwellers encounter difficulties during the “Search the Hideout for Clues” portion of the quest, perhaps leading them to mistakenly believe that the quest is bugged....

Quick Links Gwent is one of the most remarkable aspects ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.Whena game is so well-madethat even its mini-games inspire devotion, it’s safe to say the developer did something right. Building Geralt’s Gwent deck can be one of the most satisfying aspects ofThe Witcher 3,spanning the entire length of the base game and its expansions. Aside from the sheer joy ofcompleting every Gwent deck inTheWitcher 3, the main reason to go after every card is tounlock the “Card Collector” trophy/achievement, which requires Geralt to find every card in the base game....

Quick Links As you wage war in the name of managed democracy, you’ll come across three different types of currency inHelldivers 2. Super Credits are essentially the game’s version of a premium currency. They can be bought for real money and spent on new gear or snazzy cosmetics. However, one thingHelldivers 2does differently fromother live service gamesis allowing Super Credits to be earned via normal gameplay. If you would rather earn your gear through blood, sweat, and tears, here’s how you canget Super Credits without spending a cent....

Quick Links With the v29.40 update, the worlds ofFortniteandStar Warshave once again crossed over. The arrival of Chewbacca’s trusty Wookie Bowcaster, along with the return of Darth Vader and his Stormtroopers, are sure to shake up the gameplay of Battle Royale. However, Battle Royale is not the only mode to receive newStar Wars-related content, asLEGO Fortnitehas also seen a content overhaul, granting playersaccess to a wide range of knownStar Warsweapons and items....

Summary Intelissued a statement to address the stability issues currently affecting 13th and 14th gen Intel Core i9 CPUs, including the i9-14900K, in certain PC configurations. These stability issues can cause selectIntelCore i9 processors to run out of their recommended specs, which can negatively affect performance during gaming sessions and productivity tasks. As a leading semiconductor manufacturer, Intel releases new desktop CPUs on a yearly basis. After more than two decades, Intel re-entered the dedicated GPU space with its Alchemist lineup of Intel Arc GPUs in March 2022, showing that the company is capable of developing its own GPUs alongside competitors Nvidia and AMD....

Summary A gamer took the major settings of Japanese developerFromSoftware’s many popular Soulsborne titles and turned them into a single massive landmass a la Pangea. The fan project was shared online, where it received both praise and criticism from fellow fans. Founded in 1986,FromSoftwareinitially developed business applications before it moved on to creating video games. The studio now has an impressive list of original titles and properties under its belt, including the belovedDark Soulsgames, as well as the recently resurgedArmored Coreseries....

Love, Death + Robotshas been a hot topic since it first aired on Netflix in 2019. Over its last two seasons, the acclaimed animated anthology series has accumulated 11 Emmy Awards for character design, animation, producing, and more. Bringing together a diverse mix of animators – beginners and established – and animation studios, the series will return to the streamer May 20 with nine new episodes. Ahead of the third volume release,Game Rantspoke with executive producer Tim Miller (Deadpool,Terminator: Dark Fate) and supervising director Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda) about the series’ first direct sequel (to thefan-favorite episode “Three Robots” by John Scalzi), creating a cohesive season, and pulling together the creative teams....

Even disregarding its expanding network of TV shows and other spin-offs, theStar Warsmovie franchise is really long. Sitting down to watch all nine core movies takes a lot of time, but for fans that’s often a good thing. TheStar Warsfranchise is filled with memorable characters and compelling lore; longStar Warsmovies have more opportunity to introduce concepts, characters, and storylines that flesh out the universe. That dense story structure is whyLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais such a compelling sell....

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2player noticed a flaw in one of the most emotional scenes in the game. Despite the error, the latest entry in Insomniac’sSpider-Manfranchise has been critically acclaimed for its immersive gameplay, and how the characters are portrayed. The sequel also offers the option toswitch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales. TheSpider-Mangames allow players toswing around New York Cityfighting bad guys and helping citizens in various missions....

No matter what form of media he appears in, it is hard to separate Spider-Man from his home city of New York.Spider-Man stories set outside The Big Appleoften leave the Webslinger feeling like a fish out of water. Without any nearby tall buildings to attach his webs to, Spider-Man has to resort to hitching a ride from allies who brought their own transport.Marvel’s Spider-Mansmartly puts the Webhead in his element, dropping players in a fully explorable version of New York City....

With reports thatMass Effect 5may be in development, it seems safe to say that many are hoping to see the franchise return to form. After all, whileAndromedawas met with a mixed reception, many consider the originalMETrilogy to be BioWare’s prime. That’s not to say it was perfect, though; no game or franchise ever is. Now,Mass Effect 2writer Patrick Weekes explained how one of these imperfections came to me. Many are likely aware of how unsubtle Shepard is when it comes to romancing Thane, awkwardly giving players the option of “I want you, Thane” just after the Drell Assassin explains how he lost his wife....