Risk of Rain Returns: Best Offensive Items

Summary Each run’s success rate inRisk of Rain Returnsrevolves aroundwhich items Survivors can acquireas they activate the Teleporter on each stage. On the offensive side of the item list, there is a myriad of options that players can attain to keep their damage output at optimal levels and keep the hordes of hostile enemies at bay. Since each item players will encounter per run is random, which ones are the best offensive items to look for?...

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1158 words · Mary Johnson

Social Deduction Game First Class Trouble Coming to PS4 and PS5

Offering players the chance to take on the role of a killer android disguised as the passenger of a space cruiser, sci-fisocial deduction gameFirst ClassTroublemade its way to PC in early access back in April. The game quickly amassed strong reviews on Steam and it seems it’s now eyeing up a couple of new platforms, with developer Invisible Walls and publisher Versus Evil confirming the game will be heading to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Michael Rodriguez

Sonic Team Says Speed Alone Isn't What Makes Sonic Games Fun

In a recent interview, the head of Sonic Team has described what he considers the essence ofSonic the Heddgehoggames, and has said at what lengths that the developers have gone through to keep it intact inSonic Frontiers. It seems as though even as the blue blur has gone numerous reiterations over the last 30 years, there has always been a core image as to what theSonic the Hedgehogseries has been about in the eyes of its creators....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Benjamin Patel

Soukaku Build In ZZZ

Quick Links Between the many Factions inZenless Zone Zero, there’s a group called Hollow Special Operations Section 6, often referred to as H.S.O.S.6, or simply Section 6. This organization is the front line of the Hollow disasters, andconsists of strong individuals with a high aptitude for Ether. Among its members is the Ice-Support Agent, Soukaku. Soukaku is anexcellent unit to bring in an Ice team, but thanks to her plain ATK buff, she also works well with any character that needs ATK....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Kyle Schmidt

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Shares New Screenshots

With only a few weeks left until the launch of Square Enix’sStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, the game’s developers have been updating the public with new details and information. Aside from talking aboutFinal Fantasy Origincharactersthe player will eventually interact with, features such as locations and enemies are also being shared. Now, Square Enix has dropped a new set of in-game screenshots that give gamers more sneak peeks of what to expect in the upcoming action RPG....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Anita Rodriguez

Super Nintendo World Theme Park Delayed By Another Year

TheSuper Nintendo Worldtheme park at Universal Studios was a mystery for so long, but anyone lucky enough to live in Japan can finally go check out in person, while the rest of the world has to make do with pictures and videos of the park and its attractions, liketheMario Kartride. Other Universal Studios locations will be receiving their own versions of the Nintendo park, like the one in Orlando, Florida. But Florida-based Nintendo fans will unfortunately now need to wait even longer for it....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Hector Joseph

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Sephiroth Can Do Over 59,000% Damage In One Hit

Sephiroth’sSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatereveal trailer was enough for fans to realize that the character would be very powerful. His reach is insane and he’s capable of dealing heavy damage from a distance. At the same time, his special attacks provide unique options by applying pressure to enemies or protecting himself. Hisstrongest move is easily the Gigaflare, however, which can be used as a great ledge trap or shield break punish. Typically, this move deals an impressive 47% damage, but oneSmashYouTuber has taken things to the next level with the perfect setup....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Madison Patel

The Argument for Civilization 7 to Have Custom Leaders

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7is now in development and players are eagerly wondering what new and returning features will make their way into the next game of theCivilizationseries. Long-time fans hope that Firaxis Games and 2K use this next entry as the perfect opportunity to grant one of their biggest wishes for the series. Though fans of the series have yet to get an exact time for the game’s release, Firaxis Games confirmed thatCivilization 7is in developmentvia the officialCivilizationTwitter account....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Mr. Steven Carpenter Jr.

The Best Side Characters In Sci-Fi Games

Summary The sci-fi genre is highly regarded within the gaming world, home to some of the most recognizable and emblematic games, likeFalloutandHalo. Despite being a broad genre, it has kept a firm yet spread-out grasp on the industry, managing to stay among the best with top-tier installments. With such games ranging from shooters, RPG, open-world, to soft sci-fi fantasy, one aspect permeates the best of sci-fi: complex characters that accompany every beat of the story and gameplay....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Tracie Colon

The Philosophy of Dark Souls Explained

The firstDark Soulsgame is often included in lists of the greatest games of all time, let alone of RPGs from the past decade. There is much to love about this title and the series of games that followed it. Everything from the intricately designed levels to the esoteric story has made players consistently come back for more. The terms Existentialism and Nihilism get thrown around quite often when describingDark Souls, when in reality, these concepts are very opposed to one another....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Jody Hicks

Thor Vs. Jane Foster, Mighty Thor: Who Is The Most Powerful Character In The MCU?

Debates as to who the strongest character in theMarvel Cinematic Universeis have raged for years. With each new movie, there is a character that changes the hierarchy of power. Whether that is pitting Captain Marvel against the likes of Thanos, or the Incredible Hulk againstThorOdinson. RELATED:Thor: Love And Thunder - Chris Hemsworth Will Return But At What Cost? The powers of certain characters cannot be understated, andThor: Ragnarokbattled and joked about who the strongest Avenger was out of Hulk and Thor....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Ryan Young

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands’ Frette and Valentine Should Return in Borderlands 4

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsfeatures some standout characters, but a few only exist inside of Tina’s fictional world. Wastard, for example, could not appear inside of theBorderlandsuniverse, as he is only a figment of Tina’s imagination. Likewise, while theDragon Lord’s tragic backstorymakes him a memorable villain that many would like to see again, he too is just someone that Tina made up from scratch for her campaign. The same cannot be said for theTiny Tina’s Wonderlandscharacters Frette and Valentine, as these two are very much real and exist outside of The Wonderlands....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Krystal Dean

Upcoming Survival Game Is All About Bigfoot

Summary An upcoming survival game calledBigfoot Lifeis set to immerse players in the life of Bigfoot, providing a unique twist on the genre by focusing on the daily experiences of this legendary creature. In thissurvivalgame, players will engage in routine activities such as catching fish, foraging for mushrooms, and building shelters to protect themselves from the elements. The survival game genre is arguably one of the most popular, captivating players with its intense and immersive experiences....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Tara Berry