A 14-Year South Park Mystery Has Finally Been Solved

Summary The 14-yearSouth Parkmystery of whichRock Bandsong is actually being played while Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny are supposedly playing Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” has been solved. On June 26, 2025,South Parkaired the Season 13 episode “Whale Whores,” which has become famous for Cartman’s rendition of “Poker Face.” In the episode, Cartman’s vocal performance is backed up by Kenny on the drums and Kyle on guitar. Viewers can even catch a glimpse of actualRock Bandgameplay, though that may have been confusing for some fans of the game back when the episode originally aired....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Thomas Smith

All Main Story Chapters & Unlockables in Tekken 8

Like most modern fighting games,Tekken 8features its own story mode. The Dark Awakens places players into the shoes of Jin Kazama as he struggles to overcome the demons of his past and take down his villainous father, Kazuya Mishima. It features a decent selection of match types and a few epic showdowns that should live long in the memory ofTekken 8players. For those wondering,the story mode inTekken 8can be completed in a couple of hoursand is broken up into 15 chapters....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Tammy Townsend

Andor is the Template a Scoundrel-Led Star Wars Game Needs

Games such asStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderandStar Wars: The Force Unleashedare beloved for several reasons. One of those reasons is undoubtedly the fact that players are able to wield the Force and brandish a lightsaber. But being able to play as a Jedi is not the only metric for a goodStar Warsgame, and there are many other characters whose stories should be told. The greatest and most recent example of this is inDisney Plus’Andor, which examinesStar Warsin a much more intimate and grounded take....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Brian Spencer

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: How Long Does It Take to Beat?

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, likeOdysseybefore it, is a massive game. Depending on how players approach the game, it could end up being a major time investment. Thankfully, it’s so fun that most players wouldn’t mind investing that time into it, but it still helps to know just what one is getting into.Valhalla’smap around the same size asOdyssey’s,and it takes about the same time to clear. As an open world game,Assassin’s Creed Valhallais filled to the brim with exploration opportunities, side quests, and other activities for players to engage with....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jason Brooks

Baldur's Gate 3 Reveals 20 Most Popular Multiclass Builds

Summary Larian Studios has recently unveiled the 20 most popular multiclass combinations inBaldur’s Gate 3, and the Rogue/Ranger sits right at the top. It’s no secret thatsome builds inBaldur’s Gate 3are better than others, and the numbers show that players definitely have their preferences. Baldur’s Gate 3is one of the biggest hits of 2023 so far. Part of why the game was successful was due to translating the experience of tabletop RPGs to video games so well, from the rules to the most chaotic aspects of the game....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Tracey Thompson

Best Silent Hill Quotes

Summary For much of theSilent Hillgames, a lot of the characters will speak in riddles, especially the villains who are constantly trying to mess with the protagonist, but now and again, there will be a few very impactful quotes. Most of the time, these memorable lines of dialogue have a very deep and emotional meaning that resonates with thecentral themes of the game, but there have also been some that have completely changed the way fans actually look at the series....

August 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1464 words · Gary Hatfield

Call of Duty: Vanguard Handgun Tier List at Launch

Call of Duty: Vanguardhas endured a rocky release with plenty of peaks and troughs. While the game got off to a slow start, struggling to match up with previousCall of Dutytitles in terms of sales,Vanguardstill managed to earn the title of the United States’ best-selling game of November 2021. Since its launch, fans have praisedCall of Duty: Vanguardfor the strides it has taken leading on from its beta launches earlier in the year, which may have contributed to the game’s sales recovery thus far....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Samantha Ross

Deer and Boy is The Last of Us Meets Bambi

Summary Among the new IPs debuted at 2024’s Summer Game Fest, one early standout was the premiere trailer forDeer and Boy.A cinematic action platformer that pulls on heartstrings with its titular bond between a boy and a deer,Deer and Boyevokes similarities in its moment-to-moment gameplay and overall tone that has many likening it to Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Usseries, despite some key differences. Game reveal season is in full swing,kicked off by Summer Game Feston June 7, showcasing a plethora of premieres, teasers, and release dates slated for 2024 and 2025....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Brenda Miranda

Destiny 2: All Calcified Light Fragment Locations for the Growth Quest

Destiny 2has a brand new exotic trace rifle, theRuinous Effigy, and to obtain players must complete a multi-part quest called Growth. The third step of this quest, which is dubbed Pendulum, starts by sending fans to track down 25 Calcified Light Fragments, and these objects can be found scattered across Io, Mars, Mercury, and Titan. For players that may be having trouble locating some of the Calcified Light Fragments inDestiny 2, this guide is here to help....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Antonio Lee

Dota 2's Updated Newcomer Experience Sets An Example For Competitive Games

Dota 2is one of the world’s most popular esports with its annual world championship, The International, drawing millions of viewers and the biggest prize pool of any esport event. Over the years though, the number of new players inDota 2has stagnated due to its steep learning curve, poor matchmaking system, and the lack of an in-depth tutorial. With the recent release of the new animatedDota 2series on Netflix, Valve has finally acknowledged the barrier of entry and has overhauled the new player experience with tutorials, in-game tooltips, a coaching system, a new game mode, and more based on community feedback....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Samantha White

Dragon Quest Creator Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

TheDragon Questseries is often considered one of the very first console RPGs, and it popularized the genre in Japan. The original game has been cited by some as one of themost influential role-playing games of all-time, as all RPGs that followed after the original game’s release utilized its mechanics in some way. The core gameplay of the series has remained unchanged since its inception, and it’s a testament to the series' great design and classic mechanics....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Cody Cunningham

E3 2021 and All the Other Big Gaming Events in June

E3has historically been the biggest gaming news event each year, with major companies using the show to reveal their upcoming games to the world and generate buzz. An E3 event took place every year since 1996 until 2020, whenE3 2020 was canceleddue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And while the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be finally winding down, E3 is not hosting an in-person convention this year, instead opting for an all-digital event....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Justin Christian

Elden Ring: Where to Get Aspects of the Crucible: Horns

Quick Links Elden Ringexpands on the classicDark Soulsformula with a sprawling open world, offering dozens of hours of exploration and discovery. In their journey across the Lands Between, players will slowly gain strength, discovering new items and spells. Magic is a huge deal inElden Ring, and magic-based builds are some of the most powerful in the game. One of the best Incantations for aPaladinElden Ringcharacteris Aspects of the Crucible: Horns. The Horns are part of a sub-set of Incantations favored by the heavily-armored Crucible Knights, and allow players to charge forward with a shoulder-mounted horn, potentially knocking their target into the air....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Margaret Hurley