Paper Trail: Beginner Tips

Summary Origami is taking the virtual world by storm.Paper Trailis an adventure puzzle gamethat welcomes players to a mystical world of paper. Players control Paige, a young girl venturing out on her own for the first time, despite her parents' disapproval. This gripping, single-player puzzle game is one of the first of its kind. The entire game is paper-based, and players solve puzzles by folding and manipulating the paper environment. The narrative intertwines with the gameplay mechanics, with players uncovering secrets and progressing through the story as they solve puzzles....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Chad Spears

PlayStation 4 Console Hack Opens Up Console for Homebrew Apps

One of the first steps to getting mods and other player built content running on consoles like thePS4is opening up their backdoors through exploits to get homebrew applications running. A recent video posted online shows this exact type of exploit being used on a newer version of thePS4 system software, as long as players haven’t already downloaded the most recent update. This isn’t the first time that thePS4has been opened for homebrew and other hacking software, though this most recent breakthrough is reportedly stable according to the original poster who goes by Specter online....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Gregory Coffey

Resident Evil Village DLC May Officialize Capcom's Soft Reboot of the Franchise

Yesterday, Capcom held a half-hour showcase featuring many exciting updates on games such asMonster Hunter, EXOPRIMAL,Dragon’s Dogma, andResident Evil. Unsurprisingly, given the hype forthe recently announced remake ofResident Evil 4,Resident Evilspent most of the time under the spotlight with RE4 receiving an extended preview trailer. Apart fromResident Evil 4, Capcom also gave fans an update on the long-awaited DLC ofResident Evil Village. As confirmed by the studio, the DLC, titled Shadows of Rose,follows the journey of Rose Winters16 years after the events ofResident Evil Village....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Erica James

Roblox Makes Major Change to How Players Create, Sell 3D Items

Summary Robloxis making a big change to its 3D item creation and sale process. The move is meant to streamline the process of using the in-game Marketplace, allowing moreRobloxcreators to sell their content with minimal hassle. In terms of player outreach and revenue,Robloxis one of the most successfulgames revolving around user-generated contentever made. But as far as avatar customizations are concerned, the process of selling one’s creations on its Marketplace has been fairly arduous up until now....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Victoria Ward

Shang-Chi: 8 Things The MCU Changed From The Comics

Just like all otherMCUsuperheroes, Shang-Chi (as well as the other heroes and villains of his first solo film) began with their counterparts in the comics. As is inevitable with film adaptations, the MCU kept many aspects of their lives and personalities intact, but it altered many others.RELATED:Things About Black Widow The MCU Changed From The ComicsThose who haven’t read Shang-Chi’s comic book adventures might be surprised to learn how different he is in the comics....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Justin Price

Solar Ash: Where To Find All Voidrunner Caches In The Luminous Peak

Solar Ashisa beautiful, open-world game that takes place in a desolate-yet-vibrant environmentfilled with mystery and intrigue. Rei, the main character inSolar Ash, is trying to save her planet from encroaching doom while also figuring out what happened to the rest of her crew. In order to figure out where her team has gone,Rei must find Voidrunner cachescontaining logs from their mission. RELATED:Solar Ash Review In the Luminous Peak region ofSolar Ash,Rei can find six Voidrunner caches from the team’s resident science officer, Tufte....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Melissa Robinson

Stardew Valley and Pokemon Fans Should Keep an Eye on 2024 Switch Game

Summary A popular indie game that combines elements of cozy games likeStardew Valleyand creature-collecting like thePokemonfranchise,Moonstone Island, is coming to theNintendo Switchas a timed-console exclusive in spring 2024.Moonstone Islandreleased on Steam earlier this year to mostly positive reviews from critics, and the game has also secured an impressive “Very Positive” rating from user reviews as well. WhileStardew Valleyitself was inspired by theHarvest Moonfranchise, ConcernedApe’s indie hit can be credited for inspiring countless other cozy games to step forward with similar features....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Jason Castro

Streets of Rage 4: How to Beat Barbon

One of the best brawler franchises in history is back withStreets of Rage 4, bringing with it a healthy dose of nostalgia. Everything fans loved about the original games has returned, from the music to the rough-and-tumble gameplay. There is even a way tounlock retro levelsfrom past titles. As players battle through the streets, they’ll come across many returning characters, including bosses. One of these bosses is Barbon, who still knows how to brawl....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Lisa Winters

The 10 Best Free Nintendo Switch Games, Ranked

Gaming can be an expensive hobby, which is why it’s so exciting when companies start giving away titles for the grand price of free. Epic Games have set a new benchmark for generous giveaways, with titles likeGrand Theft Auto V,Football Manager 2020,and theBatman Arkhamtrilogy all being free on the service previously. RELATED:The 10 Free Co-op PC Games To Play Right Now (According to Metacritic) 10Asphalt 9: Legends Asphalt 9: Legendswas initially released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019 by Gameloft, a Vivendi subsidiary....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 926 words · Brandi Franklin DDS

The Expanse: 10 Best Episodes, Ranked By IMDb

The Expanseisn’t just a fantastic series of novels — it’s also one of the best sci-fi television shows of the last decade. It’s been compared favorably to shows likeBattlestar Galactica, with fans of the genre saying it likely even eclipses that behemoth of classic television science fiction. RELATED:10 Sci-Fi Movies That Should Get Video Game Adaptations While many of the episodes are action-packed with amazing cinematography, some still manage to stand out above the rest....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Caleb Thomas

The Fate Of Every Stellar Blade Main Character

WARNING! Spoilers ahead for Stellar Blade! “Their journey continues.” That is the final message ofStellar Bladeonce players finish the more than twenty-hour experience. It’s a very Marvel-like way to conclude a game with text on a black screen, but it’s also cool knowing that the developer, Shift Up, is already thinking ahead toward the next adventure. Will that be a PS5 game again or will it be for Sony’s next console?...

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Rodney Strickland

Tokyo Comic Con 2020 Will Be an Online Event

In keeping with the year’s trends, Tokyo Comic Con 2020 has been confirmed by staff to be an online event. Taking place from December 4th through the 6th, Tokyo Comic Con 2020 will be the 5th annual iteration of the convention which began in 2016. Tokyo Comic Con 2020 joins the likes of New York Comic Con andDC FanDomein switching to an online-only model for 2020. The company behind Tokyo Comic Con made the announcement on August 20th, giving potential attendees plenty of time to adjust their plans for the December convention....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Lori Williams

Was Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Actually Good?

Many video games decide to start off in live action when they’re getting a film or television adaptation, which is often a mistake. In spite of what many seem to think, animation is not an inferior medium, nor is it a mere stepping stone on the road to live action. Animated shows and movies are real art, and in some cases, lend themselves towards certain video game franchises more readily....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Zachary Mendoza