Rainbow Six Siege: 10 Tips For Playing On Coastline

Coastline was added intoRainbow Six Siegequite some time ago, and has remained competitive (and this writer’s favorite map) ever since. Out of all of the map in the Ranked playlist, Coastline has some of the most personality and a very unique way in which the map plays out. It’s a super-condensed map, with few options when it comes to traversing through it and plenty of options for cutting those rotations lanes off from outside the map....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Phyllis Cook

Remembering the Pirates of the Caribbean Game That Never Was

Though the lyric goes “a pirate’s life for me,” it’s unfortunately a motto players never got to experience with the cancelled gamePirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned. At its core, the game wanted to capture an action RPG adventure set in the world ofPirates of the Caribbeanwithout relying too heavily on its source movies. From what was previewed and known about the game, it genuinely seemed like it was on the path to be a standout game, but was tragically cancelled months before its planned release....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Erin Welch

Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3: Flawed Heroes

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Rising of The Shield HeroSeason 3, Episode 6, “Where You Point Your Strength”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. One of the great things aboutRising of the Shield Herois its characters. This series tries its best to craft three-dimensional characters with unique lives, behaviors, and points of view. And for the most part, it has been a largely successful endeavor. One of the key reasons behind this success is the fact that most of these characters are flawed....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Sharon Giles

Rumor: Silent Hill PS5 Announcement Coming Next Month

Rumors have been swirling for months that Konami is finally moving forward with a newSilent Hillvideo game, rumored to be a “soft reboot” of the franchise and set to be a PlayStation 5 exclusive thanks to special funding by Sony. After the abrupt cancellation ofSilent Hills, fans of the classic survival-horror franchise have refrained from getting their hopes up, and while it’s still possible that theSilent Hillrumors are fake, we may learn more sooner rather than later....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Regina Jones

Sony Patent Would Customize Player Engagement with New Side Quest Method

It seems safe to say that no two players explore a game in the exact same way. There are players who may ignore side quests, only pick those they deem most interesting, or do them all first. There are some who blitz the main campaign, ignoring other markers on an open-world map. Obviously, this doesn’t account for other player tendencies like checking out the scenery, usingphoto mode, and so on. However, a recent patent fromSonycould suggest that its games may better adapt to how someone plays a game....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Erin Ortiz

Starfield Player Builds Dollar General in Space

Summary Any game that lets players create something is bound to see parts of the real world remade in-game, something aStarfieldplayer illustrated by bringing the US-based discount retailer Dollar General into Bethesda’s space-faring RPG. This comes as part of said player’s ongoing efforts to revitalizeStarfield’s desolate version of future Earth with iconic fixtures of the American economic landscape. The latest addition to Bethesda’s stable of vast open-world RPGs gives players plenty of ways to not just flex their creative muscles while they traverse the galaxy, but to reference various pieces of pop culture in the process....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Kevin Flores

Starfield: How to Modify Weapons

While every weapon inStarfieldis perfectly serviceable out of the box, installing mods can make them significantly more effective in almost every situation. However, modding does come at a cost, and the best add-ons aren’t accessible until players decide to invest a lot of time and effort into them. RELATED:Starfield: How to Build Outposts Weapon modding inStarfieldis very similar to the one inFallout 4,albeit with a few caveats. Veterans of the latter should have no issue fiddling with their guns here, but for those who are playing their first Bethesda game or are simply in need of a refresher, this guide will help with all the basics involved in creating and installing weapon mods....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Katie Foster

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Mod Adds Pepsi Man

The modding community forSuper Smash Brother Ultimatehas created all sorts of wild content for the Nintendo Switch title. From adding anime characters toreal life streamers, there are a lot of different mods that allow for players to create their dream rosters. However, one modder has added the discontinued Pepsi mascot, Pepsi Man to the fighting game. Pepsi Man was a mascot used by Pepsi in Japan during the 90s with his own theme song and PlayStation game helping him become incredibly popular inside and outside Japan....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Olivia Jennings

Sword Art Online: Most Powerful Weapons In The Anime, Ranked

Sword Art Onlineis centered around a virtual reality game that has trapped thousands of players in a world where defeating the final boss is the only way to escape. Death within the game results in real-world death, adding to the game’s intensity. RELATED:Isekai Anime With The Best Action In addition to its compelling charactersand action-packed adventures, the series is known for its extensive collection of incredible weapons forged from unique and dangerous materials....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1118 words · Daniel Martinez

Tears Of The Kingdom: Best Pieces Of Character Lore You Need To Know

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas captured the attention of video game fans not only with its expansive open world and limitless possibilities, but also with its story. Like with anyZeldagame, the characters and plot of this adventure continue to flesh out the world of Hyrule, particularly when it comes to the background of certain characters. Whether these pieces of lore were revealed in previous games, or discoverable through forgotten memories and hidden diaries, they offer a lot of insight into the various characters that Link encounters throughoutTears of the Kingdom....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Andrea Brooks

The Callisto Protocol Has PS5 Exclusive Features

Legendary developer Glen Schofield is perhaps best known for his work on the landmark survival-horror franchiseDead Space, and so it’s no surprise that hype is high for his next game,The Callisto Protocol.The Callisto Protocollooks to be a spiritual successor of sorts to theDead Spacefranchise, pitting players against horrific monsters that are stalking them in a futuristic sci-fi environment. WhenThe Callisto Protocolrelease daterolls around later this year, players will be able to check it out across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, but there will be some features exclusive to the PS5 version of the game....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Sheri Johnson

This '60s Horror Classic Is A Must-See For Fans Of Last Night In Soho

Like Quentin Tarantino, Edgar Wright’s postmodern filmmaking style is heavily driven by influences and homages to existing movies. The three installments of Wright’s “Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy” are all affectionate jabs at well-worn genres and their well-worn tropes.Scott Pilgrim vs. the Worldis a bubblegum mashup of video games, comic books, and music videos.Baby Driverharks back to the visceral vehicular carnage of car chase movies likeThe DriverandGone in 60 Secondswith an added jukebox musical twist....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Amanda Lee

Tips For Writing A Campaign In DnD

Summary Inside a dilapidated tavern, a Wizard pours over scrolls, a Rogue and Paladin bicker, and a Cleric mumbles prayers to a shadowy god. A newDungeons and Dragonsadventure is about to begin, the first spark that will in time grow into the inferno of an entire campaign. Players only have their character to worry about, and while a backstory may need to be crafted and a wardrobe dreamed up, the inventive work is quickly done....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1368 words · Andrew Hendrix