October 2 Wordle 470: 5-Letter Words Beginning With TWI

Word game fans who managed to solve a couple ofWordlepuzzles on their own have likely developed reliable solving methods that they usually follow to figure outWordlesolutions. However, it’s very common for players to encounter “that one” puzzle that might render their strategy useless. RELATED:5-Letter Words Ending With FTY This can be very frustrating for players with solving streaks to keep, especially when a difficultWordlepuzzle like today’s challenge ends up being trickier than first anticipated....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Holly Williamson

Pokemon GO: Guide to Poffins

In the mainlinePokemongames, Poffins are a type of food that can be given to a Pokemon. They made their debut inDiamond/Pearland essentially functioned likeRuby/Sapphire’s Poke Blocks. Poffins are used not as healing items, making them distinct from Berries and Potions. Instead, they raise a Pokemon’s Conditions, special stats that are exclusive to Pokemon Contests.Pokemon GOmake Poffins accessible to trainers, but their purpose is very different fromDiamond/Pearl/PlatinumandBrilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. Poffins weren’t originally available at the release ofPokemon GO....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Kevin Hensley

Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Hisuian Sliggoo, and Goodra Early

WhilePokemon Legends: Arceusdoesn’t have the richest Pokedex in the series so far, it still does feature plenty of Pokemon species to catch and evolve throughout the Hisui region.Hisui is divided into smaller regionsor main areas, which players unlock by progressing through the story, and some of them include rare Pokemon that are worth getting as soon as possible. One of the new Hisuian Pokemon lines inPokemon Legends: Arceusis that of Goomy, which features Hisuian Sliggoo and Goodra, and this quick guide explains how to get them very early....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Wendy Hunt

Some Warzone 2 Players Think Swimming Is Overpowered

TheCall of Duty: Warzone 2player base seems to be divided on the current state of the swimming and diving mechanics in the hit battle royale game, with a portion of the fans arguing that underwater combat is way overpowered. While not everyone agrees with that sentiment, some believe that a significant nerf of thisCall of Duty: Warzone 2feature is just a matter of time. Ever since Infinity Ward and Raven Software officially announced their follow-up toCall of Duty: Warzonelast September,underwater combat was touted as a game-changing feature....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Cameron Oconnor

Sonic the Hedgehog's Legacy of Iconic Sound Design

Sonic the Hedgehogcame onto the gaming scene in 1991, and has remained an iconic fixture ever since. TheSonic the Hedgehogfranchise is probably best known for its frenetic speed and enormous cast of mascot characters, but it also boasts a number of mechanical and technical breakthroughs that helped the Blue Blur stand out from the pack. One such achievement is the series' iconic sound design, particularly in the franchise’s early 2D installments....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Angela Reed

Soulslike Games Easier Than Dark Souls

Summary Soulslike gamesare notoriously difficult, but they generally do a great job of giving players all the necessary tools to deal with any challenges that might come their way. While arguably no longer the case thanks to releases likeElden Ring,Dark Soulsis still the genre’s defining property and could be most people’s first exposure to Soulslikes. FromSoftware’s 2011 masterpiece packs a considerable punch in terms of difficulty, to the point that it could put off newcomers who are still taking their first steps into the genre....

August 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1636 words · Joshua Alexander

Steam Deck Early Prototype Was Named Steam Buddy, Called an ‘Ugly Baby’ by Developer

TheSteam Deckis one of those devices that’s either going to be the biggest hardware gaming machine of the year, or could be a let-down for fans. It’s impossible to say at this stage, but the information that’s being drip fed by Valve suggests that it’s going to introduce a wonderful way of combining PC gaming with the mobile market, even ifthe Deck is being compared to the Nintendo Switch. However wondrous it may seem, it sounds like the device went through some iterations before landing on what’s been shown to the public....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Joe Smith

Stephen King's The Stand Remake Debuts Chilling Trailer

CBS All Access released the full trailer for the upcoming miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s novelThe Stand. The new preview for the post-apocalyptic series was unveiled at this year’svirtual edition of New York Comic-Con. Published in 1978, King’sThe Standdepicts a post-apocalyptic world in which nearly the entire world population has been killed by a weaponized strain of influenza created in a U.S. Department of Defense laboratory. In the aftermath of the immeasurable loss, the few survivors establish new societies, divided into two factions that eventually come into conflict with each other....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Joshua West

Super Mario 64: Blast Away the Wall Guide

With 120 Power Stars to find inSuper Mario 64, some of them are a lot more hidden than others. This goes for both the castle secret stars and some of themain course starsfound in normal levels. One of the harder stars forSuper Mario 64newcomers to find is in Blast Away the Wall. This mission is the sixth mission in Whomp’s Fortress, which can be unlocked after players obtain at least one Power Star....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Kevin Novak

The Best Things You Don't Know About Star Trek's Wesley Crusher

Since its debut in 1987,Star Trek: The Next Generationhas been a significant part of global popular culture. The character Wesley Crusher, portrayed by actor Wil Wheaton, has played a substantial role in the series' timeline. Created by Gene Roddenberry, Wesley Crusher was the son of the Enterprise’s doctor Beverly Crusher. He was intended to represent youthful intelligence and optimism; someone young people could look up to for inspiration. Throughout his time on the show, he consistently demonstrated an aptitude for mathematics and engineering that sometimes surpassed even the crew members....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Kristen Moore

The Sims 4: How To Set Up An Engagement Dinner

Thanks toThe Sims 4Wedding Stories Expansion Pack, players can now enjoy many new wedding-related activities. Currently,there are seven new events inThe Sims 4; Bach Party, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner, Engagement Dinner, Family Gathering, Wedding Ceremony, and Vows Renewal. According toThe Sims 4description, an Engagement Dinner is a wedding event that’s held to celebrate the new engagement. This activity only appears in the events list if the two Sims are engaged, which means that if the couple is married or hasn’t proposed yet, the Engagement Dinner can’t be planned....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jason Perry

This Anthology Series Combines Horror, Comedy, And Bottle Episodes

Anthology television shows have been around forever. Shows likeThe Twilight Zone,Tales From The Crypt,Amazing Stories,and evenAre You Afraid Of The Dark?have continued to be popular, garnering reboots and repeats for years, sometimes decades. The appeal of anthologies is easy to see; multiple stories and genres on a weekly basis helps to keep audiences interested and staves off the risk of stale storytelling that can happen in some long-running linear shows....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Curtis Brown

Ubisoft is About to Shut Down the Online Services for 15 Games

A drawback of the digital, online-focused gaming industry is that games and their associated multiplayer services can be shut down forever whenever their publishing company no longer wants to support them. So is the case with 15Ubisofttitles, all of which are set to have theironline services shut down on September 1. In some cases this will mean no longer being able to play a game’s online multiplayer, in other cases it means losing access to DLC....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Stephanie Wright