Another Major Gaming Event Has Been Confirmed for June 7

Summary Devolver Digitalhas announced its next Devolver Direct for June 7 that will include updates and release dates regarding games in development, as well as “gaming gifts” to celebrate the tongue-in-cheek birthday of the company’s mascot. PublisherDevolver Digitalhas an assortment of promising indie titles under its umbrella that could be shown off at next month’s event. Devolver Digital’s last Direct in June 2023 offered updates for games likeThe Talos Principle 2,Human: Fall Flat 2, andBaby Steps....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · George Anderson

Dragon Ball: Does Orange Piccolo Make Slug Canon?

Summary With theDragon Ball Supermanga now beyond the events of theDragon Ball Super: Super Heromovie, the brand-new heights reached by both Piccolo and Gohan are manga-canon. The future of the series is exciting as Gohan returns to form as a valuable combatant; however,Piccolo’s achievement of the Orange formcourtesy of Shenron is interesting for a completely different reason. Reminded of the gigantification ability he had back when he was Demon King Piccolo, the Namekian’s new transformation and skill set makes one wonder: does Orange Piccolo make Lord Slug canon?...

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Kathryn Camacho

Elden Ring: How to Get Gargoyle's Blackblade & Gargoyle's Black Halberd

Gargoyle’s Blackblade and Gargoyle’s Black Halberd are weapons inElden Ringthat can be obtained bydefeating a powerful boss.The boss in question - Black Blade Kindred - is difficult,as are most of the enemies inElden Ring, so you’ll need to be prepared for the fight. If you don’t know where exactly to search for it, this guide will tell you the location where you can get Gargoyle’s Blackblade and Gargoyle’s Black Halberd inElden Ring....

July 17, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Krista Thompson

Evil Paladin Characters In Games

Summary Ingames, paladin charactersare good by nature. They are usually noble knights who fight against evil, preserve the peace, and defend the downtrodden. Sadly, not all of them stay on the path of righteousness. A few paladins stray from that path, instead turning toward one of evil. Their reasons may vary. They may suffer some crushing personal tragedy. Other times, they might lose faith in their doctrine or beliefs. They may even have a combination of the two, as these events aren’t mutually exclusive....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 960 words · Mrs. Crystal Thompson

Final Fantasy 16 and Stranger of Paradise May Be at Opposite Ends of the Spectrum

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origintook some liberties in its depiction of Jack, swerving from an overly-serious tone by way of its protagonist. WithFinal Fantasy 16’s heavy medieval influencesand gritty narrative conceit, it feels that the title might fall on the opposite end of the spectrum. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Originleft fans bewildered after its teaser trailer revealed some interesting decisions in regard to its dialogue and character design. Jack Garland, the game’s protagonist, felt already out-of-place with his ordinary clothing amidst his heavily-armored sidekicks, but his obsession with the word ‘chaos’ was what stuck with fans, quick to make memes out of the character....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Tyler Smith

First Kill: Could Netflix's Cancelations Kill The Service?

At this point, it’s hard to find any movie or TV fan who doesn’t have an ax to grind against the enduringly powerful Netflix service. Beyond the transcendent problems such as increased costs, anti-consumer practices, and rampant transphobia, the streaming service is failing at its primary purpose by canceling shows people love. Thanks to the oversaturation of the market, the bread and butter of any streaming service is its original programming....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Jared Perez

Genshin Impact Leak Hints at Nahida Skills

Genshin Impactleaks have become a part of the game’s community, and they usually hint at new character additions even months before they officially arrive. One of those characters is the current Dendro Archon who has been rumored numerous over the last couple of months. A new leak on the popularGenshin Impactleaks subReddit reveals more information about the fan-favorite character known as Nahida. At the moment, she is a quest-exclusive NPC that appears in Archon Quest Chapter III - The Morn of a Thousand Roses Brings....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Richard Drake

Genshin Impact: Best Bow

Players starting inGenshin Impactmay become easily overwhelmed with the game’s myriad items, menus, and interfaces. Even with reference points likeBreath of the Wild, it can be difficult to keep track of all the different features the game has to offer, and when every enemy defeated drops sweet loot, it becomes easier than ever to lose track of all the weapons collected along the way. AlthoughGenshin Impactoffers players a fair variety of weapons to choose from, each character is limited to their own particular type of weapon....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Brandon Villa

Genshin Impact: Dehya Facts

Dehya, a highly anticipated character, has finally made her way into the world ofGenshin Impactwith the release of the 3.5 Version update. She is a prominent character in the Sumeru Archon Quest and is a Pyro Claymore user. Fans have been eagerly waiting for her release, especially considering her beautiful design and since she is the first5-star claymore characterto be introduced in the game in the past 10 months. Her addition to the game is a welcome one, as the number of claymore characters in the game has been relatively low....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1267 words · Johnny Navarro

How Modern Artists Inspired Silent Hill’s Terrifying Monsters

TheSilent Hillfranchise is renowned for its dread-inducing settings, disturbing plotlines, and eerie soundtracks. However, one aspect of the survival horror games that is perhaps the most famous is its creature design, with the likes of theiconic Pyramid Headgrabbing players' attention (and throats) two decades after he first appeared inSilent Hill 2. Masahiro Ito is the talented artist credited with creating this memorableSilent Hillmonster, and fans remain hopeful that rumors of a reboot involving his artistic talents prove to be true....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Hannah Robinson

Humble Bundle Creator Suing Valve Over Profit Cut

Wolfire Games, the indie studio behind games such asOvergrowth, has filed an anti-trust lawsuit againstValve. The suit claims thatValveuses its monopoly on the PC gaming market to force developers to pay expensive commissions to release games on Steam, while illegally suppressing competition. The suit is based on the premise thatSteam’s dominance of the PC gaming landscapenecessitates developers to release their games on Steam to reach the largest audience possible. This puts developers in a position to be exploited by Valve, which is what the suit says is taking place....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Brian Jensen

Joker 2 Gets A Release Date

Joaquin Phoenix’sJokerfilm received massive critical acclaim and praise when it hit theaters back in 2019 when it grossed over $1 billion globally and scored its star Phoenix for his role as the murderous clown. The film’s director also scored 11 Academy Award nominations as the director of the film and ever since fans have been itching for any details about a sequel. It was recently revealed that the script for theJokersequel, which will be titledJoker: Folie à Deux,had been completed and that the sequel would be a musical, with pop star Lady Gagarumored to play the roleof theJoker’slove interest Harley Quinn....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Spencer Ortega

Jurnee Smollett Sports Classic Black Canary Look In Impressive Fan Art

An artist recreated Jurnee Smollett’sBlack Canaryby giving her a different look that’s based on her iconic costume from the comic books. Smollett’sBlack Canaryhad herDC Extended Universelive-action debut in the filmBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). Smollett’s character in the movie was a different and more unique take on the iconicDCComics superhero. After losing her mother to the force, she decided to not use her power to help out theGotham City Police Department(rightfully so), yet she always had empathy and went out of her way to help those who couldn’t help themselves, which showed that she was always meant to be a hero....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Lisa Bryant