Spider-Man: Most Controversial Storylines

Spider-Manis one of, if not, the most popular characters ever introduced by Marvel Comics. The friendly neighborhood wall crawler has been at the forefront of so many successful storylines in comics, in video games, in animated series and in movies. But, just like any other character, he has his share of controversial stories, as well. Some of theseSpider-Manstories led to intense backlash against Marvel. Every comic book character has its ups and downs, but these storylines either pushed boundaries too far or failed to deliver on its expectations in a way that readers rejected the comics' story....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Laura Cortez

Spiritfarer: How To Get Bottled Ectoplasm

Quick Links There’s lots to do inSpiritfarer. Players step into the spirit-faring shoes of Stella, helping herboat’s passengersmove on into the afterlife all while she explores the many quarries, mountains, and islands in the game in search ofuseful items. With all that’s available within the game, it can be difficult to keep track of the numerous items and their uses. To help players out, this guide will offer tips on unlocking and collecting the useful late-game resource, bottled ectoplasm....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · John Wright

Splatoon 3: Splatfest Synergies Explained

InSplatoon 3, some players have hopped into a Splatfest with a really strong team setup and been prompted with a glow and a unique team name without knowing why. This mechanic is called “Synergy,” and its only gameplay effect is a multiplier on the player’s clout. The multiplier is determined by how coordinated the player’s team is and what parts team members do or don’t have in common. While clothes usually only affect independent stats,Splatoon 3makes it so they can synergize with others and provide a practical advantage for winning the Splatfest....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Jesse Hardin

Star Wars Cosplayer Nails Rey Skywalker's Look

When it comes to the world of cosplay,Star Warsis often one of the most popular projects that cosplayers seem to attempt to replicate. There are several cosplayers around the world who have at some point recreated the outfits worn by one of the severalStar Warscharacters. CosplayerReybeccais just one of them and in her latest attempt at cosplay, she has succeeded in looking exactly like Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker. It seems likeRey’s character fromStar Warswas Reybecca’s inspiration for her Reddit username, too....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Amy Soto

Steam Deck Will Soon Support Alternative Refresh Rates

As powerful and cost-effective as theSteam Deckmay be compared to other competing devices in this niche, its relatively small form factor and power delivery concerns constrain its performance a fair bit. Therefore, it just isn’t feasible for it to maintain 60 FPS in some high-end AAA games, while 30 FPS, on the other hand, is well below its capabilities, which puts it in an awkward position. This, however, won’t be an issue in the future, because Valve’s developers have confirmed that alternative refresh rates will, indeed, be available on theSteam Deckin the future....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Daniel Mckenzie

Super Mario RPG Once Again Shows Why Nintendo's Mascot is So Special

Summary After players clamored for a remake ofSuper Mario RPGfor years, that day has finally arrived. Nintendo has taken that original game, updated it with modern graphics, and deliveredanother exciting entry in theMariofranchise. While it may not be as acclaimed as the original, players seem to be loving it, and some are even asking for more experiences like it. Because of this familiar adventure, Mario has once again shown why he is one of the biggest names in gaming....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Maria Fernandez

Teppen Interview: GungHo Talks Card Rotation Update, Capcom Franchises

Card-based games have become more popular in recent years. From the revival of older tabletop games in digital formats, likePokemon TCG OnlineorYu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links; to titles with unique spins on the idea, likeSlay the Spiremixing rogue-like elements with deck building. Another collectible card game that came about in recent years isTeppen, which uses Capcom franchises to create its own unique stories and gameplay. Almost two years followingTeppen’s release, developer GungHo Online Entertainment is preparing to shake things up for its players....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Hunter Raymond

The 10 Sci-Fi Games With Female Protagonists (According To Metacritic)

When it comes to sci-fi video games, Samus Aran is widely regarded as the first female protagonist in the genre. Not only that, but she is also an icon for all video game heroines. RELATED:10 Games With The Longest Wait Between Sequels Her debut inMetroidon the NES was also the big twist of the game. To think that this strong, noble warrior was a girl all along—it must have spun the heads of little boys the world over!...

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Jay Guzman

The Best Tieflings In Baldur's Gate 3, Ranked

Tieflings are one of the many races inBaldur’s Gate 3, and players are introduced to a whole host of Tiefling refugees very early on in the game at the Emerald Grove. Descended from the devils of the Nine Hells, it’s safe to say that Tieflings are treated by many with a certain degree of suspicion. There are three subraces of Tieflings inBaldur’s Gate 3, these being, Asmodeus Tieflings, Mephistopheles Tieflings, and Zariel Tieflings, all descended from certain archdevils....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Amy Wilcox

The Little Mermaid: See Live-Action Sebastian In Leaked Photo

The Little Mermaid’s opinionated little crab known as Sebastian has just gotten his first look revealed from the upcoming live-action adaptation ofDisney’s classic film. For those concerned, there’s no need to worry. He’s definitely a crab. Boasting arguably the most belovedcharacter named Sebastian outside ofParks and Recreation,The Little Mermaidcaught the attention of many whenDisneyannounced a live-action retelling of its beloved animated feature. While it’s unknown how much the film will deviate from its origins (though the plot itself appears intact), a few aspects are pretty safe to confirm....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Stephanie Martin

The Rarest Sierra Games (& How Much They're Worth)

Sierra On-Line is a classic example ofthe rise and fall of a gaming company. The 1980s and 90s were the golden years for adventure games, and few companies took advantage of this period more than Sierra. The company started as a modest tech startup in the Los Angeles suburbs, and during its height, was one of the two biggest names in the adventure gaming community. RELATED:The Rarest LucasArts Games (& How Much They’re Worth) Sadly, as storytelling became more common in other genres, adventure games dropped in popularity and Sierra went down with them....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Keith Wise

The Sims 4 Announces New Stuff Pack

Summary The Sims 4will explore gems as a skill and occupation in its upcoming Crystal Creations Stuff Pack.The Sims 4has four different types of DLC: expansion packs, game packs, stuff packs, and kits. DLC is categorized and priced according to how much content it’ll bring to the table. Kits were the latest addition toThe Sims 4, and after they were introduced, EA stopped releasing stuff packs for a considerable amount of time....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Phillip Parks

Todd Howard Reveals When to Expect Indiana Jones Game Reveal

Summary WithStarfieldfinally out, Bethesda Game Studios Director Todd Howard is already fielding questions about when fans can expect more information about the publisher’s next big project,Indiana Jones. Announced back in 2021, not much is known about MachineGames’Indiana Jonesgame, but gamers are eager to hear more about theWolfensteindeveloper’s take on the historic franchise. Bethesda recently gave an update onIndiana Jones' progress, stating that the team is about halfway through the development process....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Kathleen Brown