Space Case: 5 Things Sci-Fi Games Get Wrong About Space (& 5 Things They Actually Get Right)

As shown in franchises such asStar TrekandStar Wars, humanity’s future lies with the stars. These sci-fi stories show intergalactic kingdoms, interplanetary intrigue, and a journey to change the galaxy. Additionally, science and physics showed in these games demonstrate the sheer vastness of space. RELATED:10 Mass Effect 3 Mods That Make The Game Even Better Interestingly, video games such asMass EffectandHaloshow technology humans can use to make space colonization possible. Unfortunately, these critically-acclaimed games don’t get everything right in terms of realism....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1301 words · Ryan Young

Standing the PS5 Vertically Could Cause Permanent Damage [UPDATE]

UPDATE 1/11: It seems that the initial report was based on a misunderstanding. The liquid metal issue should not impact new PS5 consoles that are set up vertically, but it may potentially be a problem with used systems that have been opened for repairs or whatever other reason. There does not seem to be a significant risk of this occurring regardless. Original story follows. PlayStation 5 users are advised not to stand their console upright, as doing so may cause permanent damage to the system’s hardware....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · John Moreno

Stranger Things: 5 Things From Season 4 That Don’t Make Sense

The following article contains spoilers for Season 4 of Stranger Things. In its latest outing,Stranger Thingshad a lot to offer to hardcore fans. Many loose ends were tied, questions were answered, and the “beginning of the end” was established. The series’ most terrifying villain was also introduced, and was later revealed as none other than 001 a.k.a Henry a.k.a Vecna. However, there were several moments in Season 4 that did not make any sense, and left fans wondering why those particular scenes were included....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Jacqueline Chapman

System Shock Remake Trailer Easter Eggs & References

System Shock’s trailer was brilliant and showcased a game that players have been expecting for a long time.The classic immersive simis one of the most important games in this amazing genre, inspiring many games that have come ever since. The combination of horror and sci-fi was handled perfectly in this game and set the building blocks for its brilliant sequel. RELATED:Ranking The Best Trailers To Hideo Kojima Video Games The originalSystem Shockhas not aged well at all, with players requiring a litany of mods before the experience can even be playable....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Angela Hester PhD

The Last of Us 2 Player Shows Off Impressive Combat Skills While Tearing Through Scar Turf

IfThe Last of Us 2needed to be reduced to a singular theme that permeates it thoroughly, it would be the consequence of brutality. Brutality is depicted in characters' actions from a narrative standpoint, whether players side with one or more characters, and stirs immense controversy that exists to this day aboutThe Last of Us 2’s pivotal events. Not unlikeThe Last of Us' original installment, brutality extends to the choices players can make in gameplay as well, and brutality is portrayed in incredibly violent animations during combat sequences....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Christine Robertson

The Marvels New Merchandise Reveals A Twist In Captain Marvel Sequel

The Marvelsplot details are kept under wraps by Marvel Studios, but the same can’t be said for Funko. In a new toy line release forThe Marvels, viewers can spot one key element that will pop up in the upcoming film. After four long years since Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) made her film debut inCaptain Marvel, the MCU is finally releasing a sequel. The titular character has shown up in ensemble movies such as thehighly profitableAvengers: Endgame, butThe Marvelspromises to be different....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Patrick Cannon

The Witch Queen’s Lost Sectors Should Introduce More Horror to Destiny 2

The Hive have been one ofDestiny 2’s more grotesque enemies since the franchise kicked off. As agents of the Darkness, the Hive are cruel and violent, killing for the sake of their Sword Logic and paying tribute to the Hive Gods. This, coupled with their affinity for claustrophobic environments that are almost untouched by the Light, has also made the Hive one of the more terrifying enemies inDestiny 2. While the Scorn could give the Hive a run for their money when playing into the dark and supernatural, the Hive has long been a point of concern for Guardians....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Lynn Young

The Witcher 4 Should Bring Back Wild Hunt’s Most Mysterious Character

Summary Throughout the course ofThe Witchergames, Geralt faces many creatures that most people on the Continent don’t know exist. The most dangerous of them use a combination of magic and high intelligence to take over villages, forests, or individuals. Geralt refuses to hurt intelligent monsters who don’t maliciously hurt others, such as higher vampires, godlings, and dopplers. Usually, these creatures can be convinced to leave the innocent alone. But one entity who has yet to be fully explained, and whose very nature aligns with interfering with mortals, is Gaunter O’Dimm....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Richard Thomas

Warner Bros. Montreal Twitter Gives Disappointing Update About Next Game

Since boldly teasing the gameall over its social media a few months ago, WB Montreal has driven the internet into a frenzy as they try to predict if and when a newBatman Arkhamgame will be revealed by the company. Many have been waiting years for the popular superhero franchise to return after all, withBatman: Arkham Knightdropping all the way back in mid-2015. However, it seems the studio has some bad news for fans expecting some form of an announcement in the coming days, withWB Montrealtaking to Twitter to openly disclose what its current plans are....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Nicholas Flynn

Xbox Game Pass Already Has 5 Games Confirmed for July 2022

Microsoft will be adding many more new games to the Xbox Game Pass lineup in July 2022. Thenew Xbox Game Pass games for July 2022have yet to be fully revealed, but previous announcements have clued fans in on at least five of the new games coming to the service next month. As usual, the new Xbox Game Pass games for July 2022 are a mix of older titles and brand-new, day one releases....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Whitney Baker

10 Best Coming Of Age Games Of All Time, Ranked

Coming of age stories have been prominent for centuries, with notable examples includingTo Kill a Mockingbird,Stand By Me,The Wizard of Oz,andCatcher in the Rye. The term “coming of age” can relate to many things, though generally speaking, it refers to a child maturing into an adult, often through facing a challenge that they must rise to. RELATED:Story-Heavy Games To Play If You Loved The Last Of Us, Ranked By Metacritic...

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Mary Figueroa

10 Secrets Many Still Haven't Found In Ocarina of Time

Released in 1998,Ocarina of Timestill sits atop ofMetacritic’s highest-rated games of all-time listwith an unbelievable 99 score that will likely never be beaten. Not only is the game considered one of the greatest of all time, but it is recognized as one of the most influential too with its incredible gameplay and side quests that have inspired games spanning many different genres over multiple decades. RELATED:10 Things Only 90s Kids Found In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time...

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Mr. Shane James

5 Most Iconic Movie Characters With Split Personality

A movie can feel a great deal more compelling if the character leading the story is well-written, has interesting motivations, and is likable, but what happens when a character is home tomultiple personalities? RELATED:Movies & TV: Actors Who Portrayed Different Versions Of The Same Character If a movie character features asplit personality, viewers will likely witness multiple personas come out of them throughout the story. While watching a character’s entire being change can feel quite unnerving, it’s hard not to get distracted by how the actor manages to make the transition feel so real....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Andrew Brown