The Charm of Resident Evil's Ethan Winters isn’t Just His Anonymity

Resident Evilis arguably at its greatest when it has players balance a fine line between being able to confidently defend themselves while also being susceptible to tense encounters. This balance is struck when ammunition is low enough that the player needs to micromanage it accordingly and decide when a bullet needs to be fired, as well as when a bullet should be preserved if an enemy can be circumvented. Not everyResident Evilgame needs to be scary to be enjoyable, and in fact many are not scary, butResident Evil’s protagonists are largely at fault for whyResident Evilentries may or may not be that horrific....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Denise Goodwin

The Horror Legacy of Silent Hill 2, 20 Years Later

When discussing the games that have had the biggest impact for pushing video game storytelling forward in the past two decades, it’s almost inevitable thatSilent Hill 2will be mentioned. Despite the series’ absence since 2014, the legacy ofSilent Hill 2has endured to the point where it is still considered one of the best horror games of all time. Coming out in 2001, the first major year for the PlayStation 2 and one of the biggest years in gaming history,Silent Hill 2had some major competition....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1200 words · Walter Hurley

The Rising of The Shield Hero: A Web of Money & Politics

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Rising of The Shield HeroSeason 3, Episode 1, “The Dark Coliseum”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. Season 2 ofRising of The Shield Herowas the most eventful story arc in the series by far. From fighting against colossal mythical creatures to traveling to another dimension,so many things happened in season 2. With such an over-the-top season 2, it’ll be difficult for season 3 to present something greater than that....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Megan Martinez

The Things We Love And Dislike About Midnight Ghost Hunt

Midnight Ghost Huntis a cat-and-mouse game all about a team of four ghost hunters chasing down a team of four devious and spooky ghosts. However, once the clock strikes midnight, the ghost hunters become the prey with the ghosts now chasing them out of their haunted place of residence. This incredibly unique and downright fun horror-adjacentmultiplayer game offers lots to enjoy, however, it’s not all wonderful. RELATED:Midnight Ghost Hunt: The Best Ghost Abilities, Haunts, And Perks...

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · James Page

Tom Hanks Expresses Interest In Joining MCU, Defends Marvel Films

Acting legend Tom Hanks expressed interest in playing a role in aMarvel Studiosproject. The two-time Oscar winner has never appeared in an MCU film or show before, despite starring in all types of projects, including big Hollywood blockbusters. In response to the assumption thatMarvel Studioshad presented him with an opportunity for a role at some point, Hanks said no such offer has ever been made. Hanks then went on to express his interest in a Marvel Studios role by bringing up an interesting point about the superhero franchise’s market dominance....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Stacy Wu

Toonami's 25th Anniversary Celebrated With New Anime Announcements

Adult Swimhas decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic Toonami block by ordering two new seasons of a beloved anime and announcing a brand-new project. Variety reportedthat two new seasons ofFLCL—Fooly Cooly— will be produced titledFLCL: GrungeandFLCL: Shoegaze. Creative director of Toonami and senior vice president of action and anime for WarnerMedia Jason DeMarco also announced that a new anime series titledHousing Complex Cwould also be coming soon....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Dennis Paul

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – Best Melee Weapons

TheWarhammergames are great. They play in a bunch of different ways, allowing different types of players to enjoy these games. The franchise has also made a name for itself in pop culture, not just in gaming, but in other media,like toy lines. Even though the games have transcended genres, there’sstill unknown territoryfor the series to go. First-person shooters are the genre that theWarhammergames have perfected, andWarhammer 40K: Darktideis a perfect example....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Jessica Powell

Why Insomniac's Next Spider-Man Game May Include Venom, But Probably Not Carnage

A lot of Spider-Man fans have loved the last twoSpider-Mangames that Insomniac has developed. BothMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moraleswere games that allowed their characters to shine in ways that many fans had hoped for. With people anxiously waiting for the sequel toMarvel’s Spider-Manthere is a decent expectation that the long-time villain turned anti-hero Venom will play a major role in the game. The character has been hinted at in both games in the series so far and, considering the unique approach that the franchise seems to be going with, there are a fewdifferent versions of Venom that could appearin a sequel....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Michelle Thomas

Wordle For Jun 12, 2025: 5-Letter Words Starting With JU

Fans of puzzle experiences such asWordlemight find themselves feeling stuck on the Jul 10, 2025 challenge, especially with how complex the pick seems. Moreover, it doesn’t help if players encounter a word that is much more difficult than anticipated, or something they don’t get to use in conversations all the time. That said, just because a term ends up being a bit confusing doesn’t necessarily mean it’s impossible to solve and figure out....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Denise Wang

WoW Dragonflight: Fire Mage Stat Priority And Consumables

Food Runes Fire Mages are a very solid choice inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflightif you’re looking for a good ranged DPS or a fun leveling spec. Not exactly one of thebest specs for PvP, though, at least for now. Just like all the other specs, Fire Mages received a number of tweaks and changes going into Dragonflight, but they still play very similarly to how they used to play in Shadowlands. No point trying to fix something that wasn’t broken, right?...

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Benjamin Carney

WWE Wrestler John Cena Joins the Roster of PGA Tour 2K23

WWE has announced that John Cena will be joining the roster of playable golfers inPGA Tour 2K23soon. John Cena is getting a huge amount of attention in the media right now as the professional wrestler and actor prepares for his WrestleMania 39 match against Austin Theory.PGA Tour 2K23is capitalizing on the opportunity, partnering with WWE to bring Cena to the game as a guest golfer.PGA Tour 2K23players won’t have to wait long to play as Cena, either....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · William Rodriguez

Yakuza 0: Everything You Need To Know About The Telephone Club

TheYakuzaseries has slowly started to enter the mainstream in recent years. As a series that wears a number of hats, every type of gamer can find something to enjoy. Although its weirdness may attract people to the series, the addictive gameplay and compelling narratives keep them invested. Since the main series is currently on Xbox Game Pass, there’s never been a better time to play through Kiryu’s grand adventure. RELATED:Yakuza 0: The Best Ways To Earn Money Fans of the series often recommend starting withYakuza 0....

July 31, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · Patrick Patel

Zelda Fan Organizes the Franchise Into 6 Distinct Eras

Summary One fan ofThe Legend of Zeldaseries took it upon themselves to separate and organize the entire franchise into six separate but distinct eras based on the console generations they were released in and shared their handiwork with fans on social media. Following the post, someZeldafans chimed in to compliment the organizer for their work and added some feedback over a few games that could have been placed in more than one category....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Audrey Nelson