10 Games That Were Impossible As A Child (That You'd Fly Through As An Adult)

Most of us were introduced to the world of gaming at a young age, and, despite popular opinion, most games aren’t made with a very young audience in mind—particularly older ones. While games like The Lion King on SNES or Battletoads on Nintendo’s original console may seem child-friendly, the reality was that most of the kids who played those games struggled to surmount the first few levels. We’ve all, at some point, returned to the games that totally beat us into submission back in the day years or decades later and wondered how we could possibly have found them difficult....

May 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1259 words · Kyle Chase

10 Things You Never Knew About Pokemon Localization

Localization refers to translating cultural aspects of games for foreign audiences. This doesn’t just mean translating the text or voice acting itself; it usually takes the form of linguistic or visual changes as well. These changes are often necessary for players foreign to the developers' country. Some things that seem normal to one person might be confusing to others, especially across international borders. RELATED:Pokemon: The 10 Strongest Legendary Pokemon, Ranked According To Their Stats...

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Amy Peterson

AEW Fight Forever Rating Predictions

As theWWE 2Kfranchise finds its footing after a rough few years, there’s a new challenger to its 3D fighting crown set to arrive in 2022.AEW Fight Foreveris developed by Yuke’s andpublished by THQ Nordic, marking the former’s return to developing wrestling titles afterWWE 2K19in late 2018. Little is known about the project, as its roster is yet to be announced and the gameplay that has been shown is minimal. AEW Fight Foreveris clearly a smaller and less ambitious release than itsWWE 2Kcounterparts, but there will be some similarities between the two franchises like intricate fighting mechanics, faithful character models, and a roster of talent that offers different gameplay quirks....

May 19, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Stephen Nelson

Alan Wake 2 Will Feature Original Game's Cast

One of the most surprising announcements made at the Game Awards this year wasAlan Wake 2. After waiting over a decade, fans of the cult classic action-adventure game will finally be able to continue the story ofAlan Wake. As more and more details surroundingAlan Wake 2get brought to life, a key piece of information has recently been revealed. Following the release ofAlan Wake Remasteredfor current and next-gen systems, the announcement of the long awaited sequel led to a great amount of online excitement from fans....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Kelly Bennett

All Grand Theft Auto V Cheats for Xbox Series X

There are 36GTA 5cheats for Xbox Series X, most of which are available right after the prologue. Some of them drastically alter gameplay or make the player ridiculously overpowered, while others spawn in vehicles likesports cars, choppers, and motorbikes. As one might expect,GTA 5cheats can’t be used online, but they can still make the game’s single-player mode a whole lot more interesting. When it comes to usingGTA 5cheats, Xbox players have a few different options at their disposal....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Kevin Bryant

Amanda Seyfried Plays Elizabeth Holmes In Hulu's The Dropout Trailer

Hulurecently released the first trailer for its upcoming eight-episode miniseries,The Dropout, starring Amanda Seyfried as the lead.The Dropouttells the story of Theranos founder and CEO, Elizabeth Holmes (Seyfried), following the rise of success in her career and then ultimately her devastating downfall. Actress andcomedian Kate McKinnonwas originally cast as Holmes forHulu’sThe Dropout, but left the project without citing a real reason. Practically the next day, the series wasted no time re-casting Seyfried to take her place, and from the first looks of theDropouttrailer alone, it seems to have been the right decision....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Lisa Jackson

Amazing Pixel Art Makes Elden Ring’s Creepiest Boss Much Cuter

A new piece ofElden Ringfan art has made its way online that lends a bit of charm to arguably the creepiest boss in the game, Mohg, Lord of Blood. Given that From Software’s open-world RPG is one of the most highly-acclaimed games of recent years, it’s no surprise thatElden Ringfan art has been abundant, whether it fans celebrating their favorite characters or, in this case, sharing their take on one of the more unnerving bosses....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Evan Zimmerman

Apex Legends Fan Creates Incredible Replica of Caustic’s Gas Trap

OneApex Legendsfan has taken their passion for the game and used it to recreate Caustic’s Nox Gas Trap in real life. While theApex Legendsroster has swelled to 23 characters, some of the original eight Legends that came with the game at launch are still iconic, such as Caustic and his toxic traps. As his name suggests, Caustic, also known as the Toxic Trapper, has a lineup of defensive abilities themed around noxious gas....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · April Saunders

Attack On Titan: How Eren Fulfilled His Promise

Summary WhenAttack on Titanfirst began, one of the defining traits of its protagonist Eren Yeager, was his intense hatred for all Titans which manifested as a need to wipe every last one of them off the face of the planet. Following the horrific death of his mother and the destruction of his home during the Fall of Wall Maria, Eren was left completely shell-shocked by how much his life had changed in less than a day....

May 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · William Campbell

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora-Feral (No Easy Prey)

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s No Easy Prey achievement instructs players to defeat a non-feral Thanator. While this instruction is quite straightforward, completing the task is another matter entirely. Indeed, some fans may struggle to find and defeat a non-feral Thanator inAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and this guide is written with that group of players in mind. Avatar Frontiers of Pandora: No Easy Prey Achievement Guide Thanator (Non-Feral) Location The first step toward earning the No Easy Prey trophy is locating a non-feral Thanator, and there is one that prowls near theborderbetween theKinglor Forest’s Gossamer Lakes and Shadow Wood domains....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Christine Dean

Avatar: The Way Of Water Star Stephen Lang Explains Character's Return

Avatar: The Way of Wateris bringing back a few actors who previously appeared in 2009’sAvatar. Stephen Lang, who portrayed Colonel Quaritch, recently commented on his character’s return, and answered one question on every fan’s mind: how is he coming back after having been killed in the previous movie? Avatar: The Way of Waterhas a lot to live up to. As the sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time,Avatar: The Way of Wateris already projectedto earn less than its predecessor at the domestic box office....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Sean Simmons

Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Expected to be Officially Released in 2023

Originally launched as a Steam Early Access title back in 2020,Baldur’s Gate 3has slowly but certainly been getting built up for its full release date, and the game’s community had hoped to see a finished build before the end of the year. Unfortunately, the developer, Larian Studios, previously confirmed that this wouldn’t be the case, which came as a disappointment to most gamers. The latest messaging from Larian Studios, however, is a tad more hopeful, as the team has now issued an official confirmation thatBaldur’s Gate 3is coming out in 2023....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Anthony Jackson

Best & Worst Things About Big Brain Academy: Brain Vs. Brain

Among Nintendo’s many forgotten franchises,Big Brain Academylast had a release during the Wii era anddidn’t seem popular enoughthat it would show up again. Lo and behold, Nintendo released a new iteration of the series on theNintendo SwitchcalledBig Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain. RELATED:Best Nintendo Switch Games That Don’t Require An Internet Connection This version of the classic mind game is catered to people who enjoy playing party games with friends. While there is a single-player mode that allows someone to practice with the different mini-games and test their skills, the main event is the party mode that can be played up to four players....

May 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1183 words · Kimberly Page