The MCU Undermines Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ ‘Deep Pull’ of the Darkhold

BecauseMarvel’s Midnight Sunsreleased long afterWandaVisionandDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, some fans may be quick to assume it was influenced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe when it comes to referencing the Darkhold. These recent MCU outings dabbled in the dark mystical arts and introduced the idea ofScarlet Witch being a villainto fans, and they featured Agatha Harkness alongside other allusions to witchcraft. Marvel’s Midnight Sunsappears to follow a similar narrative thread on paper, but it is very different on closer inspection....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · David Cobb

Ubisoft's New Approach with Assassin's Creed Leaves Room for Prince of Persia

Assassin’s Creedhas gone through a myriad of changes since its launch in 2007. Shifting characters, settings, and design philosophies to suit the ever-changing video game landscape, it has had to alter the formula so many times to ensure it remains one of the most-anticipated releases in each calendar year. It has fast become Ubisoft’s most popular property, andrecent announcements ofAssassin’s Creed Red, Hexe,andMiragehave showed that it intends to keep the sizable audience it has amassed....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Amber Hardin

Unsolved Mysteries In The Fallout Franchise

With overa quarter-century of background lorefor players to sift through, theFalloutseries is known for having exhaustive amounts of information on most subjects. That said, there are also plenty of areas in the wider lore that lack a thorough explanation for one reason or another. Sometimes this is accidental but in other cases, it’s by design. RELATED:Games With The Best Environmental Storytelling For the latter, the idea is that the best way to build up intrigue and tension is by shrouding certain things in mystery....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Robert Green

What to Expect From Avowed in 2024

Summary Avowedis Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming open-world RPG, set in the world of the studio’s previous two epic fantasy titles,Pillars of EternityandPillars of Eternity: Deadfire, and steeped in its lore. Unlike those, though,Avowedwill be a first-person real-time action RPG instead of an isometric top-down CRPG. As Obsidian is a much beloved and respected developer, known for its commitment to building rich worlds, engaging gameplay, and mature narratives, the anticipation for its next big game is understandably high....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Deborah Alexander

Why Assassin's Creed Hexe's 'Strong Feminine Energy' Makes Perfect Sense

Assassin’s Creed Hexepromises to introduce new elements to the franchise that the developer hasn’t shared yet, but at least one Ubisoft employee has stated there’s a “strong feminine energy” that has been unprecedented in the series. The teaser trailer blatantly hints at witchcraft with the word hexe meaning “witch” in German, implying the game will be set in Germany. As the country was a center of witch hunts during the 16th and 17th centuries, fans have speculated this will bethe time period theAssassin’s Creed Hexewill be set in, which would place it at the height of the Holy Roman Empire....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · John Gonzales

Why The Umbrella Academy Is the Perfect Show for 2020

Perhaps it’s that back-tingling sensation that we’ve only just managed to evade one imminent version of the end of the world, only to be forced with facing down the next, but 2020 has been a year in which many popular pieces of media feel less distant and more relevant than ever. FromFinal Fantasy 7’s Remake toMr. Robotand evenDeath Stranding,many once-imagined scenarios that felt possible but distant don’t feel nearly as distant anymore....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · Paula Cook

Winter 2023 Preview: Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4

One of the anime titles coming in the Winter 2023 season that has a huge following and loads of excitement about its premiere in the next few days is the upcoming fourth season of the anime adaptation of the supernatural mystery manga,Bungo Stray Dogs, created by Kakfa Asagiri and illustrated by Sango Harukawa. Set to drop on Jun 08, 2025,Bungo Stray Dogsseason 4 follows the narrow failure of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s plan to disturbthe balance in Yokohamaby having the Port Mafia and Armed Detective Agency engage what would eventually become all-out war....

July 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1378 words · Heather Mann

WoW Wrath Classic: Shaman Class Guide (WotLK)

Quick Links Shamans are a very versatile class inWorld of Warcraft Classic. They cast powerful elemental spells and bring a unique set of buffs in the form of Totems. They have 3 different play styles, all of which are viable in all forms of content inWoW Classic: WotLK. The three specializations for Shamans areElemental(Ele) a range Spell Damage Caster,Enhancement(Enh) a hybrid of Melee and Spell Damage, andRestoration(Resto) a support specialization for Healing...

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Angela Roach

YouTuber Creates Pac-Man in Minecraft, But With a Twist

One of the reasonsMinecrafthas stood the test of time over the last decade or so is its dedicated community, which is full of individuals with huge amounts of talent and time to let their imaginations run loose across the sprawling digital landscape. It’s for this reason thatMinecraftisone of the highest grossing video games of the decade. The game offers near endless possibilities, whether it’s designing an enormous building or a complex redstone contraption....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Susan Phillips

'Truck Simulator' Dev SCS Software Testing Multiplayer

American Truck Simulatorallows gamers to take on the life of a semi-truck driver roaming the labyrinth of roads across the United States. Simulator games likeMicrosoft Flight Simulatorare no stranger to updates and additional content. Now,American Truck Simulator’s developer SCS Software has started testing and update to make those roads a little less lonely. The option to playTruck Simulatorgames with friends has been a possibility before thanks toTruck Simulator’s extensive library of community mods, especially the popular TruckersMP mode....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Jennifer Young

12 Must-Have Grey's Anatomy Merch Picks – Cozy Hoodies & More

Almost 20 years after its premiere,Grey’s Anatomyremains one of the most beloved dramas on television. Meredith Grey, Cristina Yang, and Dr. Derek Sheperd are some of the most iconic TV show characters on the small screen, thanks to their relatable stories and their way of handling difficult situations. They delighted different generations with their plotlines and impacted fans across the globe. If you’re aGrey’s Anatomyfan, you’ll be excited about the diverse merch curated here....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Edward Rodriguez

Activision Blizzard Exec Repeats Lawsuit Is 'Meritless and Irresponsible' in Internal Email

This past week a lawsuit was filed by the state of California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing againstActivision Blizzard, accusing the company of fostering a “frat boy culture” that enabled many alleged instances of sexism, harassment, and abuse.Activision Blizzardhas since issued a public statement decrying the descriptions within the lawsuit as “distorted” and “in many cases false.” In a leaked internal email, Activision Blizzard executive VP Fran Townsend reiterated this sentiment, calling the allegations “meritless and irresponsible....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Lori Moore

Alan Wake 2: Trailer Park Stash Key & Container Locations

The Lighthouse Trailer Park is a location in Watery that players will visit duringAlan Wake 2’s Return 3: Local Girl chapter. After resolving some business at the nearby Kalevala Knights Workshop, fans will be able to access a Cult Stash at that Trailer Park, though they will need to find a key before they can open. This guide is here to detail the location of that key, and it will help players open the Trailer Park Stash inAlan Wake 2....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Courtney Jensen