Halo 3's 'Flying' Skull is Going Away Very Soon

Alongside the highly anticipated re-release ofHalo 3on PC, fans of the game were also gifted a new skull to unlock.The Acrophobia skullallows players to fly around the game’s many maps unrestricted by simply holding the jump button. This has understandably been a fan favorite addition, but it seems it is going away soon. For those that don’t know,Halo 3features a variety of skulls which modify the gameplay in some way. Many of these skulls are simply fun cosmetic changes like making grunts explode into confetti when the player gets a headshot on them, but others affect the gameplay, making it easier or harder....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Kathleen Ryan

Harry Potter Film Franchise Gets A New Boss At Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. has appointed Tom Ascheim to oversee all of the company’sHarry Potterprojects. His responsibilities will include not only film projects, but overseeing all Wizarding World properties including theme park locations, and theHarry Potter and the Cursed Childstage play. Ascheim, who is also president of kids, young adults, and classics with WarnerMedia, will also serve as representative of the company in relations withHarry Pottercreator J.K. Rowling. The announcement that came Thursday and was reported byVarietydidn’t include anyfuture plans for theHarry Potterfranchise, but the currentFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themfilm series is ongoing with the next film planned for 2022....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Jillian Ramirez

Hogwarts Legacy Orchestral Concert Features Fresh Gameplay Footage

A new musical teaser forHogwarts Legacyis out and features new gameplay footage. In the same fashion as other teasers posted to the game’s official YouTube channel, thisHogwarts Legacysneak peek breaks usual expectations with its style of content delivery. Though not a direct adaptation of the films and books, the RPG game is set in the Wizarding World of the 1800s. The single-player action game envelopes players in the new take on student life at Hogwarts as they learn potions, practice magical spells, and uncover the truth behind a mystery at the school....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Donna Rogers

Hogwarts Legacy Professors All Have Unique Reactions to Avada Kedavra

Hogwarts Legacyprofessors have unique reactions when players cast the Avada Kedavra curse in their presence.Hogwarts Legacylets players learn all three Unforgivable Curses, though they aren’t taught by any of the professors in the game. Tolearn all the Unforgivable Curses inHogwarts Legacy, players have to complete Sebastian Sallow’s quest line. Other spells inHogwarts Legacyare typically taught by the game’s professors. Completing special assignments will in turn giveHogwarts Legacyplayers the chance to learn new spells, which can then be utilized in combat scenarios, exploration, puzzle solving, and much more....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Samuel Reyes

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete The Lost Astrolabe (Side Quest Guide)

There are some fairlydifficult side quests and puzzlesinHogwarts Legacy, with players often needing to prove themselves in combat or test their reasoning skills. “The Lost Astrolabe” requires neither of these things from players, nor does it end up being a particularly challenging side quest when all’s said and done. One thing that it does do though is to teach players about one of the game’s most important mechanics: diving. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: What is the Max Level?...

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Adriana Gordon

How Dark Souls 3's Sister Friede Set the Stage for Sekiro's Emma, the Gentle Blade

Summary Soulsborne games have a certain masochistic appeal that keeps players glued to their screens, and with each new FromSoftware release, the developer advances its reputation in the gaming industry through expansive lore and characteristically menacing gameplay. From the heyday ofDark Souls 3to the modern-day trailblazerElden Ring, the Soulsborne genre has featured charismatic characters that intrigue players with their backstories and stylish but deadly fighting styles. Sister Friede is one such person, appearing in theDark Souls 3Ashes of Ariandel DLCas one of the more difficult bosses....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Wendy Jones

How Love and Thunder Does Thor's Character Arc Justice

This article features spoilers for Thor: Love and Thunder.The most recent movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Thor: Love and Thunder, is now in theaters. And after three years of being absent from the big screen, Thor has finally taken the next step on his hero’s journey. Thor’s last film appearance in 2019’sAvengers: Endgamewas controversial among fans of the character — not just because of some rather tasteless jokes about his newly gained weight, but because of how it arguably erases all of his development inThor: Ragnarok....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1219 words · Diane Moreno

It's Time for a Proper Dragon Ball Super Game

Anyone who enjoys anime knows that it usually lags behind the manga, and any tied-in video games fall behind both of those.Dragon Ball Super, the latest iteration of the belovedDragon Ball Zanime, has been out for years now and has yet to be properly explored in a video game. It’s a prime example of this, and while fans have been wanting a properDragon Ball Supergame for years, it’s time for it to actually manifest....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Emily Pierce

JRPGs To Play If You Loved Persona 5

It would be impossible to talk about some of the greatest modern JRPGs of all time without mentioning the masterpiece that isPersona 5. Atlus truly went above and beyond when it came to offering up one of the most stylish and enjoyable games in the modern era, coupled with an excellent story, satisfying combat, and a cast that featuressome of the most memorable characters in JRPG history. RELATED:Persona 4: The Best Romances (& The Worst) The game was brilliant enough as is, andPersona 5 Royaldecided to improve upon this game even further by offering extra features, an extended third semester, and a bunch of quality-of-life improvements that made the game even more enjoyable, somehow....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1124 words · Ashley Hawkins

Mass Effect 2: How to Romance Miranda

It’s no secret that Miranda Lawson is a fan favorite when it comes to crew members inMass Effect 2. Now thatMass Effect: Legendary Editionis available, players are experiencing interactions with the character all over again.Romancing Miranda is one of the most popular optionsin the game for those choosing to play as the male version of Commander Shepard. Miranda Lawson is a no-nonsense kind of person first introduced at the start ofMass Effect 2....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Pam Williams

Minecraft: Every Smithing Template

Summary AMinecraftupdate added an exciting new feature,armor trims, an item that allows the player to customize their armor. It adds a different pattern that varies for each armor trim that is applied. The armor trims can be found in a wide range of different structures, with each one having its specific design. To apply these to the armor, the gamer requires asmithing table. What is amazing about this is that depending on the gem used, the trim on the armor will reflect that color....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1281 words · Michael Sweeney

Mobile Game Announces Release Date and Shutdown Date in the Same Tweet

Summary Popular upcoming mobile gameLove Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Livehas announced both the launch of the game’s Global version and its shutdown date at the same time. The newest game from the massively popular idol anime franchise comes on the heels of its predecessor,Love Live! School Idol Festival, ending its service early last year. The originalmobile rhythm gameboasted more than 40 million players at its peak in 2018, split between the Global and Japanese versions....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Nathan Smith

Ms. Marvel Has The Lowest Viewership Among Disney Plus MCU Shows

By now, it’s been clearly established thatLokiis Disney Plus' most successful Marvel Studios show, as the Asgardian God stands out with ratings closer toThe Mandalorian’s performance, while the rest of the superheroes stay much closer to one another in terms of viewership. However, despite garnering mostly extremely positive reviews, it would seem likeMs. Marvelis enduring a tougher time as Marvel Studios' first production to share a weekday slot withStar Warscontent....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Steven Armstrong