Birthmarks, Brawling & Bloodshed: Here's the First Look at 2021's 'Mortal Kombat'

The 2021 reboot ofMortal Kombat,despite multiple pandemic-related issues, is finally nearing its official release. That, in turn, means the hype train is starting up, as indicated by a host of new interviews and screenshots viaEntertainment Weeklythat confirm it will, in fact, have an R rating. This includes the live-action debut ofMK’s trademark Fatalities. As per the movie’s plot summaries, some of the leaks from last year have proven to be only slightly accurate....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Emily Williams

Dead by Daylight: How to Survive As Meg

Meg Thomas is one of the more popular survivors available to players inDead by Daylight. Now thatDead by Daylightis available to manymore players on mobile devices, Meg may just be the survivor for many newcomers. Speed and agility are the main factors that come with Meg and her perks. She is all about keeping a good amount of distance between her and the killer. With the goal ofDead by Daylightfor survivors being to start up generators and escape, Meg’s perks allow her to keep the killer distracted in a chase for longer amounts of time, allowing fellow survivors to repair generators without fear....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Thomas Sims

Final Fantasy 14: How to Complete all the GATEs in the Gold Saucer

With the recent Free Login Campaign forFinal Fantasy 14lasting from April 14 to May 17, many new and returning players will be returning to Eorzea and the world of Hydaelyn as a whole. However, while it’s always fun to indulge the lore and story of the game, sometimes players may want a break from the more heavier content. Players can relax and play various mini-games in exchange for MGP that can be then exchanged for prizes at the Gold Saucer....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Alyssa Jordan

Forza Horizon 5 PC Specs Revealed

Forza Horizon 5is one month away from release, and players have much to look forward to in the upcoming game. Whether it’s activities likedrag racing inForza Horizon 5, the new graphics, or exploring the game’s new open-world in Mexic, there will be a lot that players can expect from the game. Forza Horizon 5is being developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, and it is set to release this November 9....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Shawn Manning

Genshin Impact: How to Disperse the Cluster of Wind

Genshin Impacthas its fair share of confusing quest objectives, and these often make completing quests more difficult than it should be. For example, during theTreasure Lost, Treasure Found quest, players are instructed to “enter the ruins,“leading many to believe that the quest objective was in a separate instance. This wasn’t the case in that quest, though. While this type of thing can be frustrating at times, one of the things thatGenshin Impactis praised for is its willingness to make fans think outside the box....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · David Cole

Harry Potter: Spells & Potions That Should Be Illegal

A running joke of the Wizarding World ofHarry Potteris that it’s not safe. It may be a tired complaint, but one that’s perfectly justified. On top of the usual bloodthirsty creature or death trap, this magical setting has no shortage of dangerous spells and potions. Many of them are not only readily available but also in close proximity to children. In short, J.K. Rowling’s beloved creation is a lawsuit waiting to happen....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Terrence Larson

How to Get Visiting Tourists and Win a Culture Victory in Civilization 6

Players are given choices for how they want to pursue victory inSid Meier’s Civilization 6. While players can choose to have a religion that permeates through all nations, an army that takes over the world through force, or enough scientific genius to build colonies on Mars, players can also have such strong cultural influence that they themselves become the world’s culture. In order to get a cultural victory inCivilization 6,players have to build up enough tourism that it forces the cultures of other countries to be replaced....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Charles Bell

Markiplier's Smash or Pass Pokemon Video is Strange, Yet Hilarious

Smash or Pass is a popular, if somewhat juvenile, game where the player goes through some form of list or randomly generated selection of characters to determine who is found attractive and who isn’t. It’s mostly played as a harmless game, with Smash or Pass videos being found on social media like Tiktok. One recent Tiktok trend, for example, was a smash or pass game on randomly generatedMarvel characters, resulting in hilarious scenarios like deciding what to do with Rocket Raccoon....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Pamela Rose

Naraka: Bladepoint Dev Details Launch Plans, New Characters, and More

Naraka: Bladepointjust wrapped up its beta weekend, with the game managing to find a ton of success on Steam. This 60-player battle royale game differs vastly from others on the market, maintaining all the strengths of the battle genre while spreading its appeal as well. In short,Naraka: Bladepointis the perfect battle royale for non-BR fans. During the beta, Game Rant had the chance to sit down and play a few rounds with Marketing Manager Raylan Kwan....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Sarah Jenkins

One-Punch Man: Why is Tatsumaki so Much Stronger Than Her Sister?

Amidst the high-speed slashes, laser beams, and power punches, there’s a pair of sisters that manage to make a name for themselves inthe chaotic world ofOne-Punch Man. Their names are Tatsumaki and Fubuki, and they are known as the “Psychic Sisters”. However, despite being sisters who use psychics as their primary weapons, both Tatsumaki and Fubuki couldn’t be more different from each other. They differ not only in terms of personality, but their physicalities are also the polar opposite of each other....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Ashley Morales

Overwatch 2 Fan Turns New Art Into Awesome Animation

While many remain unsold on whether the jump to 5v5 will be a good thing forOverwatch 2, those on the fence will soon have the chance to see more of the game through the upcoming beta. One fan has kept themselves busy during the wait by turning the latest piece ofOverwatch 2key art into an animation. Given how large theOverwatchfan base is, there are plenty of creative gamers within it, meaning spectacular community creations are far from uncommon....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Lisa Lawson

Pokemon Sword and Shield Intelleon Gigantamax Gives It A Gun

The first Nintendo Direct of the year happened yesterday, and it revealed two new upcoming expansions forPokemon SwordandShield. The first of these two expansions,The Isle of Armor, will gift the starter Pokemon of Galar with new Gigantamax transformations. WhileRillaboom and Cinderace’s have some interesting designs, Inteleon’s, once again, seems to be the one that’s grabbed the internet’s attention. RELATED:Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra Expansion Adding New Co-Op Mode and More...

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Heather David

Pokemon Unite Kicks Off Sun, Sun, Sunshine Battle Pass

Halloween itself may have ended over a week ago, butPokemon Unite’sHalloween themed eventhas been ongoing until very recently. As of right now,Pokemon Unite’s second season has already kicked off. Although, for some reason, rather than it be winter or Christmas themed, developer TiMi and The Pokemon Company have gone with a summer theme, with the season’s official name being Sun, Sun, Sunshine. The new season means a new Battle Pass with 90 levels of content for players to unlock....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Joseph Anderson