The Best Blastslings In Horizon Forbidden West, Ranked

Horizon Forbidden Westwas released for the PC in March 2024, although the original console release was in 2022. It is the follow-up to the widely acclaimedHorizon Zero Dawnfrom 2017. The game combinessandbox-styleopen-map gameplay, with an exquisitely crafted main storyline. Although the bow is the primary weapon used by most players ofHorizon Forbidden West, there is a vast array ofalternative weaponryavailable, to suit every playing style. This includes blastslings, which can be deemed to be something like a mechanically operated grenade launcher....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Jocelyn Raymond

The Best Possible Settings for the Next Anno Game

AsAnno 1800celebrates its fourth year, fans of the franchise are wondering where Ubisoft will take the concept next.This RTS series has taken players throughout historyin a unique blend of strategy, simulation, and city-building gameplay.Anno 1800may be the most advanced and successful entry to date, but the next chapter must build upon these strong foundations. TheAnnoseries is constantly exploring new periods, and this has created a vast and exciting franchise. Players got to explore the early 1700s inAnno 1701, they were taken to the future withAnno 2205and2070, they got to take a trip to the medieval age inAnno 1404,and were able to experience the industrial revolution inAnno 1800....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Margaret Ortega

The Need for Speed

If a movie doesn’t have stakes then it doesn’t have a reason for people to sit around for 2 hours watching it. That’s whythe risk of death is a common elementin movies – it’s just about the ultimate stake, short of a giant portal opening up and destroying the world or some other form of global catastrophe. Once a script has its stakes, the next step for the writer is to capitalize on them....

August 1, 2025 · 16 min · 3353 words · Jennifer Peterson

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Vampires Avoid Typical Stereotypes

Vampires inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunthave different aspects: From those that resemble giant bats, to those who can be mistaken for humans, such as the infamous Beast of Beauclair. Although they are different in aspect, they all have some similarities in how to fight them and how to defeat them; for example, they all are susceptible to Vampire oil. Although lesser vampires are more monsters than humans, so the player could think they are more powerful and dangerous than higher vampires, this is not the case....

August 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1821 words · Adam Joyce

Ubisoft Confirms PS5, Xbox Series X Enhancements For Its Upcoming Games

With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X merely two weeks away, it seems publishers are gearing up to fully embrace the next-generation of console gaming. Today, EA announcedthe next-gen release dates forMadden 21andFIFA 21,while NetherRealm recently revealed thatMortal Kombat 11will offer a free enhanced upgrade to current owners. Joining the trend will, of course, beUbisoft, who has been clear for a while now that games likeWatch Dogs: LegionandAssassin’s Creed Valhallawill come to current and next-generation hardware....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Mary Baker

Underrated Action Movies From The 1990s & Where You Can Stream Them

Moviegoers who hit theaters through the late 80s and 90s were given a smorgasbord of action films to choose from. There were high-octane movies of all types to keep action-hungry fans engaged, many of them jumping on the special effects bandwagon and embracing new tactics like computer-generated particle effects and green-screen technology. RELATED:The Best Action Movies On Peacock (December 2021) Because of this, the 90s were filled to the brim with great action movies, but there was such a saturation of films that many classics went completely unseen by most....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1213 words · Jamie Mitchell

Valorant Reveals New Agent Chamber

The Agents ofValorantfeature some of the most stylish and distinct designs that Riot Games has to offer, and historically, the reveal trailers for new Agents have used this as an opportunity to explore creative symbolism. With the new Sentinel Agent Chamber on the horizon,Valoranthas pieced together a visual and auditory spectacle that gives players a few hints at his toolkit. According to the trailer’s description, Chamber–previously dubbed Deadeye by fans–will be arriving as part of Reflection: Act III....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Barbara Walker

What to Do With Silk Worms in The Planet Crafter

After players get access to the Incubator inThe Planet Crafter, they can use it to take common, uncommon, and rare larvae and turn them into more useful butterflies, bees, and silkworms. But while it’s clear that butterflies go in Butterfly Farms and bees go in Beehives even before these machines unlock, it’s not as clear what silk worms are for. The answer to that question is the Silk Generator, which unlocks when insect biomass reaches 800 kg....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Alexa Evans

Why Critics are Wrong About Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin

When the firstParanormal Activityfilm was released in 2007 it breathed new life into horror and reinvigorated both the found footage and haunted house subgenres. As it became a franchise, however, the movies lost their edge and authenticity in many ways. AfterParanormal Activity: Ghost Dimensionwas released in 2015, people thought that was the end. It was marketed as the lastParanormal Activitymovie and there wasn’t talk of another one for quite a while....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Lauren Lambert

Why Sonic Fans Should Keep an Eye on September 21

Summary September 21 could end up being a very important day forSonic the Hedgehog, especially where his future projects are concerned. TheSonic the Hedgehogfranchise has been on a hot streak as of late, withSonic Frontiersmanaging to tell one of the series' best stories so far. However, even a franchise as classic asSoniccannot rest on its laurels. It needs to maintain a high level of quality, and that means that the next games also need to be excellent....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Jason Griffith

WWE 2K22 nWo 4-Life and Deluxe Edition Bundles Get Players Early Access

It’s been over two years since the lastWWE 2Kgame came out, but the wait for a new entry in the long-running franchise is nearly over. Publisher 2K Sports anddeveloper Visual Conceptshave confirmed that theWWE 2K22release date is Friday, March 11, though there is a way that fans can actually jump in the action a few days ahead of schedule. For most fans, theWWE 2K22release date is March 11, but those that pre-order the Deluxe Edition or nWo 4-Life bundles will instead be able to play starting Tuesday, March 8....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Julie Acevedo

Xbox 360 Fan Makes Cool Find on Facebook Marketplace

Summary AnXbox 360fan online has made an amazing discovery on Facebook Marketplace, picking up an old item that may be worth much more than they paid for it. TheXbox 360is almost two decades old at this point, but it still offers a fantastic gaming experience for those still picking it up in 2024. In hindsight, the Xbox 360 was one of the most iconic video game consoles of all time. It was released during a period of great innovation in the gaming industry, and while not everything was a roaring success, attempts like Kinect were important stepping stones for technology to come in later years....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Deborah King

'Tenet' Behind the Scenes Video Showcases Stunning Effects and Stunts

Every time a new Christopher Nolan film comes out, it seems to steal headlines left and right. Well, here’s one more. Nolan and his team have just released a short behind the scenes featurette forTenet, giving audiences a taste of the impressive effects and choreography they can expect when the hotly anticipated movie finally releases. Showing off various visual effects and stunts featured in the film, the featurette allows glimpses at massive set pieces andintense fight scenes, all while still holding back just enough to keep audiences hungry....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Roger Calderon