Posts

The Order of the Phoenix is the secret society built by Albus Dumbledore in an effort to combat Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters in theHarry Potterseries. Formed during Voldemort’s first rise to power, the Order of the Phoenix makes a comeback once the Dark Lord returns at the end of the events ofHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. There have been many different witches and wizards throughout theHarry Potterseries, and even before it began, that joined the Order....

Summary This list features spoilers for games from the following developers: Techland, Red Barrels, Visceral Games, Telltale Games, Konami, and Scott CawthonHorroris a genre in which a happy ending is rare, rarer than a horror not having blood and gore. With thebest horror games, players are usually encaptivated in the story and immersed in the terrifying reality that they love to play, but hate to be in. Within thesehorrortitles, in particular, two things are assured: terror and death....

Summary Just like any other popular fighting game out there,Mortal Kombat 11has a strong presence in the competitive scene, being a staple of fighting game tournaments since its release back in 2019. Where there’s a strong competitive scene, there’s also usually plenty of opinions regarding which characters are the best and worst to play as,whichMortal Kombatfighters need nerfs, and who needs buffs.Mortal Kombat 11has seen countless opinions like this over the last few years, andMortal Kombat 1will undoubtedly see the same....

In the realm ofStardew Valley, every day is a new adventure that comes with a lot of opportunities to discover hidden gems. The cultivation of valuable resources is a pivotal undertaking, and among these mesmerizing treasures,Solar Essenceshines as a powerful and elusive substance. Solar essence isa monster loot iteminStardew Valley, meaning it can be obtained by slaying monsters. Accumulating it in large quantities can be quite challenging since early-game enemies that drop Solar Essence are very slim unless the Calico Desert has been unlocked....

Genshin Impacthas hit the ground running, and it seems as though gamers are loving this what it has to offer so far. AlthoughGenshin Impactcan be completed solo or in co-op, the game is much more fun with friends, which leads many to the same question about the game’s cross platform capabilities. Genshin Impactis currently available for mobile, PC, and PS4, and will be getting a Switch port at a later date, but fans want to know what kind of cross platform options it has to offer....

Simulation games have been popularfor years, but few franchises have nailed the combination of intrigue, difficulty, and replayability likeKerbal Space Program. Developed by Mexican developer Squad, it was originally released for PC, Linux, and macOS before gaining a cult-like status and eventually joining the console ranks. In the game, players are charged with running all aspects of their own space station, fromspacecraft construction to flightand researching new technologies.Kerbal Space Programis renowned for its steep learning curve and complex mechanics, with equally intensive pre-career training missions....

Developer TT Games was working on several different projects that have since been canceled, including aLEGODisney game. The ever-popularLEGOfranchise already had several memorable video games to its name before Traveller’s Tales released the originalLEGO Star Warsin 2005, but the success of this title spawned a series of family-friendly collect-a-thons that brought the brand to new heights in the gaming world. This would culminate in last year’sLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which earned praise for evolving the tried-and-trueLEGOformula and sold over 3....

Summary Between Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and theSpider-Versetrilogy,Spider-Manhas more movies than any other Marvel character within the MCU. Marvel was clever with introducing Tom Holland’s Spider-Man as they gave fans something new. It wasn’t the traditional origin story already seen in Sam Raimi or Marc Webb’sSpider-Manmovies with the death of Uncle Ben prompting Peter Parker to take on the mantle of Spider-Man and do something good. Marvel would be smart to continue their differentiation ofSpider-Manand give fans something completely new with Tom Holland’s next movie....

Apparently there’s nothing like a little drama to spice up a pandemic. As part of an ongoing legal battle, themovie industryis accusing the State of New Jersey of religious bias after it allowed churches to reopen while refusing to grant the same exception to movie theaters. The accusers claim this ruling is unconstitutional, while the defendants assert otherwise. In a lawsuit launched last month, several popular theaters sued New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy for alleged First Amendment violations....

One of the main appeals for playing just about any MMORPG is their wide selection of classes. Players can choose what best fits their personality or play style, from a valiant knight to a scheming necromancer.Final Fantasy 14has a huge variety of classes to play with after years of iteration by Square Enix. Final Fantasy 14’s classes have exemplary traits that give them an advantage over other MMORPGs. How the game handles classes is unlike others of its kind, soFinal Fantasy 14’s classes should become a source of inspiration for any new or ongoing MMORPGs looking to hit the market....

It’s no secret thatPokemon’s 8th generation debut on the Nintendo Switch got off to a rough start,faced with a decent amount of controversy. For many, 2018’sPokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu!andLet’s Go, Eevee!were a sign thatPokemondeveloper Game Freak was testing the waters of the Switch hardware while trying to introduce the wider Nintendo Switch audience to thePokemonseries. So, while theLet’s Gogames weren’t exactly anything to gawk at, fans had high hopes that Game Freak was saving its best work for the mainline 8th generationPokemongames that eventually becameSwordandShield....

Overwatchplayers are always sharing artwork for their favorite heroes, and one character that is often shown some love from fans is Mercy. OneOverwatchplayer has continued the trend, giving the angelic healer a makeover fitting of a Japanese comic book. Mercy is one ofOverwatch’s most popular heroesfor several reasons. For starters, she is one of the simplest heroes to play, meaning that those who start out in the Support category will likely give the doctor a try....

One of the main appeals ofOverwatchis its colorful cast of larger-than-life heroes, villains, and all-around rogues. One of those characters is Echo, a benevolent Omnic programmed with a powerful artificial intelligence that learns through observation. Recently, anOverwatchfan decided to share a stunning design for a new Echo skin that appears to be themed after the Lunar New Year. Redditor 4dpsNewMeta stated in the post that thenew Echo skin ideacame to them in a dream....