Rian Johnson Still Stands By The Last Jedi's More 'Goofy' Moments

Five years later, director Rian Johnson is still just as confident in his 2017Star WarsfilmThe Last Jedias ever, and that even includes its sillier moments of levity. Some of the more vocal fans of the franchise claim that those bits of the movie were tonally disconnected from everything else, but that’s not how he sees it. It’s no secret thatStar Wars: The Last Jedicontinues to inspire discourse among the fandom to this day....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Jesse Cox

Skull and Bones' Lack of Land Combat Could Make or Break It

The long-awaited titleSkull and Bonesis drawing closer to its release, and more pertinent details regarding the game are finally being revealed to fans. With many core aspects of the title’s gameplay now being confirmed, there is one element in particular that has stuck out as interesting, and potentially worrying, to many long-term fans. It was recently revealed thatSkull and Boneswill have no land-based combat, with all in-game combat being centered entirely around the game’s ranged ship mechanics....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Lisa Marks

Skyrim: The Questlines of the Companions and the College of Winterhold Should Have Intersected

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis filled with different factions, each including a unique questline for the player to experience. Two of these factions are the Companions and the College of Winterhold. Though their questlines may seem detached, there was an opportunity to have the factions meet, which is arguably a missed opportunity on Bethesda’s part. Many in theSkyrimcommunity have voiced their problems with the Companions and the College’s questlines. Both seem a tad too rushed, with the Dragonborn becoming the leader of both organizations after a few dungeon dives....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Gregory Jordan

Star Trek Characters Who Deserve Spin-offs

Few franchises have the same power asStar Trek.The popularity of the show is reflected in the impressive library of spin-offs, and that’s just not the wealth of television shows that are intended to continue in the same spirit asThe Original Series. RELATED:Star Trek: Inconsistencies Between The Old And New Shows Some of the more popular characters in theStar Trekuniverse, namely Picard, have recently been the subject of updated shows that focus on the adventures of a single individual....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Denise Ramirez

Star Wars is Crossing Over With Fall Guys

Summary Fall Guyshas officially announced the newest crossover content coming to the competitive platformer, adding in a plethora of new skins based on theStar Warsfranchise. Much like Epic Games’Fortnite, the platformer from developer Mediatonic has become renowned for the wide variety of media crossovers featured within the game.Fall Guyshas crossed over with games likeFinal Fantasy 14andDeath Stranding, as well as several movie and TV franchises and even the WWE. Now, the game’s next crossover will welcome one of sci-fi’s most iconic brands to the game....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Bryce Adams

Subnautica: All Leviathans In The Franchise, Ranked By Size

Summary There are thousands of survival games on the market, but one aquatic addition stands above the rest.Subnauticais a water-based survival game that pits players against the dangers of planet 4546B. The game’s unique elements and story have granted it worldwide fame and admiration. Every aspect ofSubnauticais amazing, but by far the most impressiveare its creatures. From the big-eyed peeper to the peculiar Crabsquid, there is no creature lacking in creativity....

July 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1885 words · Jessica Crawford

The Best Games Set In The 2090s

Video games have often looked to the future, and while the views and expectations of what the distant future will hold have changed over time, there are some eras that are still so far off that modern-day ideas about what the world could one day look like still haven’t been fully formed. Related:Great Sci-Fi Genre Entry Games The 2090s are still many decades away, and while there are many things that people think they know about how the world will look, it is still mostly complete guesswork....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Rebecca Beltran

The Last of Us Part 2 Will Feature More Verticality

Naughty Dog has come under fire recently after a report indicated the delay ofThe Last of Us 2did not alleviate acrunch culture harmful to its employees' well-being. However, many are still excited for the long-anticipated sequel to release this May, and its developer put out a Tweet today indicating players can expect to find more vertically-oriented areas throughout the game. The Tweet features a video in which Ellie, the main protagonist forThe Last of Us 2, climbs to the top of an 18-wheeler truck so she can leap onto the crate it was carrying before being abandoned in a now-snowy area....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Dan Cox

The Sims 4: How To Throw A Slumber Party

The Growing Togetherexpansion pack added tons of gameplay possibilities toThe Sims 4. There are three new social events to explore in this pack, and they suit the variousSim life stagesperfectly: theSlumber Party, the Baby Shower, and the Family Reunion. Related:Sims 4: Everything You Need To Know About Milestones The Slumber Party is one of the most fun social events added to the game so far; it’s a great way to bond with friends and sharewonderful experiences with them....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Michael Mitchell

Tribes Of Midgard: The Best Armor Sets, Ranked

InTribes of Midgard, players spend most of the game hunting for resources that will allow them to hold off the Jotun forces.Armor is one of the most important sets of itemsplayers will want to craft. Midgard is full of dangerous foes, who won’t hesitate to team up against a solo player. Gamers must also be wary of the elements, as players suffer from freezing and overheating. RELATED:New World: Best Armor Sets, Ranked Armor is currently the main way to add to a player’s defensive abilities....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Mary Raymond

What to Expect From Avowed in 2024

Summary Avowedis Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming open-world RPG, set in the world of the studio’s previous two epic fantasy titles,Pillars of EternityandPillars of Eternity: Deadfire, and steeped in its lore. Unlike those, though,Avowedwill be a first-person real-time action RPG instead of an isometric top-down CRPG. As Obsidian is a much beloved and respected developer, known for its commitment to building rich worlds, engaging gameplay, and mature narratives, the anticipation for its next big game is understandably high....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Deborah Alexander

WWE 2K23 Confirms More Legends for the Roster

WWE 2K23has confirmed more legends for the game’s roster, including some of the top stars from the Attitude Era.WWE video games have included legendsfor decades now, giving wrestling fans the chance to pit today’s against the stars of the past in dream matches that could never happen in real life. TheWWE 2K23rosterwill mostly consist of the biggest superstars from today. Fans can count on all the most notable WWE stars currently appearing on the promotion’s television to appear inWWE 2K23, with previous gameplay footage and trailers confirming everyone from Roman Reigns to Ronda Rousey....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Becky Phillips

Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Give Paya The Chance to Shine

The Sheikah have long been a powerful, ever-present force in theLegend of Zeldafranchise. They are a race of humans that are often depicted as having ninja-like abilities, as well as technological and magic advancements beyond most other groups in Hyrule. However, with the exception ofPrincess Zelda’s alter ego Sheik inOcarina of Time, Impa is the only Sheikah to play a role in most games prior toBreath of the Wild. NowThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2has an opportunity to go further with the trend its precedessor started by giving Sheikah like Paya bigger roles....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Lisa Black