Beast Interview: Dev Talks Polish Setting, Game Balance, Early Access, and More

Tactical RPGBeastpractically came out of nowhere in 2023, entering its Early Access period on Steam to a groundswell of player acclaim and praise for its gothic horror stylings and snappy, responsive turn-based tactical gameplay.Beastjoins a growing list of games that are boldly pushing the envelope in the TTRPG subgenre, building off the strengths of previous highlights such asXCOM: Enemy WithinandXCOM 2to bring something new to the genre. WhereBeasttruly shines, though, is in its incorporation of a sanity mechanic and tangible consequences for player actions....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Megan Phillips

Best Jak & Daxter Games

Summary Between its bombastic inception and quiet retirement, theJak & Daxterseries marked a golden age in video games. With Disney-caliber character designs and animations, seamless, loading-screen-free levels, genre-defying leaps between sequels, and masterful worldbuilding, each game pushed the boundaries of the possible (technologically and creatively) and contributed to makingthe PS2 one of the greatest consolesof all time. Although a series revival seems improbable, especially given Naughty Dog’s evolution since the 2010s, fans continue to pour an eco basin’s worth of love and nostalgia for the PS2 classics and lament the series' all-too-early conclusion....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Jeanette Graham

Best Things Maki Did In Jujutsu Kaisen

Summary As shown multiple times in the story ofJujutsu Kaisen, being a sorcerer is far from easy and includes countless challenges. It is doubly difficult for younger sorcerers who still have alot of skills to learn and experience to gather, yet they are already tossed into the heart of this dangerous and unforgiving world. However, nothing can compare to the challenges people like Maki Zenin face. Maki was born without cursed energy, which put her at a disadvantage compared to all other sorcerers, as she was just a regular human....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Julie Chavez

Better Call Saul Star Patrick Fabian Reflects On Howard Hamlin's Death

Warning: The following dives into spoilers forBetter Call Saulup to the seventh episode of the sixth seasonUntil it finally comes back on the air in mid-July, everyone will be talking about what went down at the end of theBetter Call Saulmid-season finale. Of course, Patrick Fabian himself is just one of many to share their thoughts on the mid-season finale and Howard Hamlin’s fate. Shortly after Fabian’s character Howard Hamlin was unexpectedly murdered at the hands of Lalo Salamanca in theBetter Call Saulepisode “Plan and Execution,” it shouldn’t shock anyone that viewers would like to hear Fabian’s perspective on how it all unfolded for Hamlin....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Christina Patel

Braid: Cloud Bridge Walkthrough (World 2-2)

Quick Links All the levels featured in the originalBraidmake a return inBraid, Anniversary Edition,and this includes Cloud Bridge. Cloud Bridge is the second level featured in the game’s second world, and while World 2 holds some of the easiest levels, it also holds a sneaky trick to get the final2 puzzle piecesto complete World 2’s painting. Fun and inventive puzzles such as this are what madeBraidsuch a massive success story. If you find yourself struggling to getpuzzle pieces, there is no need to worry, as you don’t need to collect every puzzle piece in order to unlock the next world....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Donald Flores

Capcom Should Take as Much from the Silent Hill 2 Remake as Konami Takes from Resident Evil

Summary Silent HillandResident Evilare two gaming franchises that are often compared, in spite of their many differences. These comparisons are likely to continue, since both series are revitalizing their classic releases with ground-up remakes. It looks like theSilent Hill 2remake will be taking some notes fromthe recentResident Evilremakes, and if this is the case, then Capcom should consider reciprocating this influence for futureResident Evilreleases. BothResident EvilandSilent Hillhave been hailed as being revolutionary for horror in video games....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Jessica Valdez

Carol and Tuesday: Why was Dahlia Celebrated in the End?

Dahlia Carpenter was once a child star, but sadly she was not fortunate enough to stay relevant and was eventually phased out of showbusiness. Now that her own daughter is following in her footsteps, Dahlia is determined not to allow Angela to make the same mistakes. But her words of wisdom become twisted tools to control every part of Angela’s career, causing a rift between mother and daughter. Regardless of their past conflict, Dahlia stayed on as Angela’s agent as she faced off againstCarole and Tuesdayin Mars' Brightest’s talent contest....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1123 words · Cheryl Mahoney

Cities: Skylines 2's the Perfect Grid Size?

Planning district layouts inCities: Skylines 2can get complicated very quickly. Basic grids eliminate much of the guesswork involved in the process, and they make for quick and painless expansions for when the need arises. Neighborhoods made entirely of grids is one of the easiest ways to get intoCities: Skylines 2. Grid-based districts aren’t the most charming, but they pave the way for new players to learn and experiment with their city designs....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Richard Roach

Cory Barlog Gives Update on God of War Ragnarok

God of War Ragnarokis on the horizon and is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year. In celebration of the fourth anniversary ofGod of War(2018), producer Cory Barlog appeared in a video on Twitter to show appreciation for the fan support throughout the years and also gave a quick update regarding whereGod of War Ragnarokis in development. The critically-acclaimedGod of War(2018) was released on July 25, 2025, marking today as the fourth anniversary of the much-celebrated title....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Michelle Torres

Deathloop's Latest Trailer Offers an In-Game Look at Its Various Pre-Order Bonuses

Making its way to PC and PlayStation 5 this September,Deathloopis right around the corner, and it seems Arkane Studios is keen to show off why fans should be excited to hop into its stylish, time-looping world. Earlier this month,the team offered a brand new glimpse atDeathloop, highlighting Colt’s various abilities as he brutally assassinated one of its eight recurring targets, and now it seems the studio wants to show fans why they should pre-order themselves a copy....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Brittany Hunt

DOOM: Best Weapons In The Franchise, Ranked

Throughout his journey, theDoom Slayer has ripped and tearedcountless demons. He’s got a whole lot of unique guns to help him with that task, each suited for a specific type of demon destruction. Some are ideal for blowing up large groups, others excel in close-quarters combat, and some are designed to replenish ammo for other tools of violence. These are the bestweapons in the Slayer’s arsenalbased on their use, versatility, and overall demonic carnage....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Lisa Martin

Dying Light 2 Review

After the commercial success ofDead Island, all eyes were on developer Techland to see how it would follow up its popular open world zombie game. It ended up releasing a new kind of open world zombie experience calledDying Light, which retained the quest structure and action-RPG elements fromDead Island, but added an impressive parkour mechanic to vastly improve player mobility. Now, seven years after the launch of the original game, Techland is back withDying Light 2, a sequel that, unfortunately, fails to impress....

May 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1797 words · Ralph Jenkins

Fortnite: How to Plant or Summon Reality Saplings Using Reality Seeds

FortniteChapter 3 Season 3’s Zero Week Quests give players the opportunity to earn some fast XP, and there are seven of them in total. While a majority of these challenges are quite straightforward in their instruction, there are a few that may seem slightly confusing upon first glance. For example, the quest that centers around using Reality Seeds to plant or summon Reality Saplings inFortnitemay leave some players scratching their heads, and this guide is here to offer clarity on how to address this task....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Sarah Montgomery