Unconventional Shonen Protagonists

Summary Thetypical shonen hero is usually hot-blooded, impulsive, ditzy,seeking to be the strongest, always values his friends above everything, and never passes up the opportunity to help others in need. Think Naruto, Natsu fromFairy Tail, or Goku from theDragon Ballfranchise. Given the stereotype is so well-known, some creators have taken it upon themselves to either subvert many of the tropes associated with stereotypical shonen protagonists or come up with a completely fresh, new archetype....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Jennifer Lee

V Rising: Gardening Guide

Quick Links Gathering and crafting are two of the most important things when it comes to progressing inV Rising. However, while going out into the world is the main way of acquiring materials, players can also grow some ingredients in their own backyard by way of gardening. Building castles inV Risingis an excellent change of pace from an otherwise fast action game. Not only is it relaxing, but improving your home base can also lead to better resource production....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Robert Keith

Wholesome '90s Movies You Can Watch On Netflix

With the onslaught of new movies each year, it’s easy to forget some good old pieces. Even though the 1990s aren’t such a distant time period, many people already struggle with remembering what premiered in this decade. That’s despite the fact that the 1990s have a lot of movies that stood the test of time and continue to captivate those who watch them to this day. Related:Underrated Sci-Fi Movies From The 1990s & Where You Can Stream Them...

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Douglas Lynn

Why Mass Effect 4 Needs to Go Whole Hog on Biotic Abilities

It’s hard to say whatMass Effect 4will look like. On the one hand, the minimal promotional material available suggests a return to the Milky Way galaxy and the reintroduction oficonic characters like Liara T’Soni, butME4’s specific setting and narrative premise are still up in the air. With the game still a few years out, it could be quite a while before players know more about its ins and outs. But story isn’t the only big question to consider—Mass Effect 4will also have to establish its modern gameplay foundations....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Amy Lopez

Zelda Amiibo Restocks Appear Online Ahead of Tears of the Kingdom Launch

Legend of Zeldafans may want to pre-order any Zelda amiibos they’re missing as massive restocks were seen in one part of the world. With the use of these small figurines inLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it’s not hard to connect that they may once again be of use in the upcoming sequelTears of the Kingdom,which will be released on July 28, 2025. Players ofLegend of Zelda:Breath of the Wildmay remember that amiibos provided various in-game bonusesto those who scanned them....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Mr. Daniel Hartman

10 Best Multiplayer Games of 2021

Obviously, multiplayer games have been popular since the beginning of the industry’s history, with most games being built on arcade and local multiplayer. Of course, with the continuous spread of high-speed internet, multiplayer gaming in the last decade has been predominantly online.Since the COVID-19 era, online multiplayer games have become more popularthan ever. Especially in the wake of 2020, when a lot of new and existing players were spending more time working from home and sheltering in place, friends and family were getting together over a couple of rounds ofAmong Us,Call of Duty: Warzone,Fall Guys, and the like....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1266 words · Jake Perez

10 Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing Judgment

As far as detective stories are concerned,Judgmentis one of the best titles the gaming industry has to offer. Its narrative is incrediblydeep and engaging, and it pulls the player into the world ofYakuzaeven more effectively than the main games in the franchise. This spin-off story has players follow Takayuki Yagami, a lawyer-turned-private investigator, as he uncovers a sinister plot involving the major crime families in Kamurocho. RELATED:Every Yakuza Spin-off Game, Ranked Judgmentoffers a lot of freedom to the players when it comes to the combat system and side activities....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1106 words · Ronald Moyer

10 Most Influential Survival Games

Games are meant to be about fun, and to most people starvation, dehydration, and being mauled by bears doesn’t sound like fun. Survival games should have been a doomed genre, but instead, players flocked to it, eager for the challenges the offer. RELATED:Survival Horror Games With The Shortest Playthrough Time (& The Longest) Maybe it’s about testing oneself, pushing one’s limits to survive another day, another hour in seemingly impossible circumstances....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Megan Perkins

10 Potential Settings For The Next Pokemon Legends Game

Pokemon Legends: Arceusrecently released for Nintendo Switch, allowing longtime fans of the series to explore a vast, open-world setting. The game, which many fans are calling a breath of fresh air for the franchise, takes place in the Hisui region, a long-ago version of the Sinnoh region ofPokemon’s fourth generation. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Pokemon Legends: Arceus Exploring the region and playing through the main story expands upon the history of the Sinnoh region....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · Anna Warren

5 Horror Movies Set During Holidays (Besides Halloween)

AfterHalloweencame out in 1978, it seemed impossible to imagine a more perfect time of year for a horror movie to take place. There’s the joy of trick or treating and dressing up and asking for candy, along with the excitement among teenagers about going to a party and hopefully having a fun night. But even though there are some unforgettable scary movies that happen on Halloween, including the belovedTrick ‘r Treatfrom 2007, there are some other horror movies worth checking out that are set during different holidays....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Travis Ramirez

5 Things About Borderlands 3 That Make No Sense

Sometimes, the focus of a game isn’t on story, and that’s okay. Games likeApex Legendsstrive on lore bitsand delivering a solid multiplayer experience, whereas others likeBorderlands 3have a gimmick or genre it actually defines. As a threequel to the original looter shooter, many heldBorderlandsto this light, in which it mostly delivers, yet there will always be gamers who prefer a solid story. Plot holes can sometimes mess with a solid story, and sometimes things just don’t make sense....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Scott Kelly

All the New Characters in God of War: Ragnarok's PlayStation Showcase Trailer and Their Mythological Counterparts

God of War: Ragnarokhas officially been revealed thanks to the newtrailer that debuted at the September PlayStation Showcase. With the game being a direct sequel to the 2018 continuation of Kratos' journey, it picks up during Fimbulwinter, the long winter preceding the events of Ragnarok. In the trailer, several new faces make an appearance, and some raise pretty big questions about what the story will entail. The new faces are Thor, Durlin, Tyr, and Angrboda....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Alexander Smith

An Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Location Has Serious Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Depths Vibes

Summary The Depths are without a doubt one of the pinnacle experiences ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, offering a different atmosphere and experience from the rest of Hyrule’s surface and skies. In fact, the Depths are one of the most distinct environments in the history oftheLegend of Zeldaseries. Upon diving into one ofZelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Chasms, players enter the darkness of the Depths, where they are faced with tougher enemies that can’t even be seen without a proper light source....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Jessica Anderson