Portal's GLaDOS Gives the Perfect 'National Chocolate Cake Day' Recipe

“Anyway, this cake is great. It’s so delicious and moist,” are two of GLaDOS’ most iconic lines from her credit song “Still Alive” in Valve’s puzzle-solving gamePortal. The game also spawned a meme that never quite died—the phrase “the cake is a lie.” While this statement wasn’t entirely true in the context of the game, it still had quite the impact on society and pop culture. Though the phrase isn’t as relevant anymore, it can still be a pleasant nostalgia trip forPortalfans....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Bradley Watson

PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games at Launch

Sony’s next-generation console, thePlayStation 5, launches in less than a year. Over the coming months, video game fans will learn new information about thePS5but for now, the console remains somewhat mysterious. One surprisingly important topic that’s suddenly become a point of contention is whether the PS5 will have platform exclusives at launch, with a new report claiming it will. During the most recent episode of the Kotaku Splitscreen podcast, Jason Schreier discussed what can be expected with the launch of next-generation consoles....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Amber Huber

Resident Evil Village: 10 Hidden Locations Only Experts Found

Quite honestly,Resident Evil Villagedoesn’t have a ton of “hidden locations” in it. And, the areas that would be considered “secret"also usually have treasures in themthat are clearly marked on the map. RELATED:Best Pieces Of Concept Art In Resident Evil Village So, with that in mind, here are the ten areas players most commonly overlooked or couldn’t figure out how to get to in their first playthrough. 10Luiza’s Burned Down Home & Treasure So, after Ethan jumps from the second story of Luiza’s burning house after bringing an infected person into it and getting them all killed, the guy is rightfully traumatized....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1376 words · David Bradford

Rumor: Fortnite Could Be Adding a First-Person Mode

Fortnite’s Chapter 3 Season 3 update has added plenty of new features to keep players hooked in the upcoming months. With the expansive new season spanning over 15 weeks, there’s no doubt that Epic Games has more than a few surprises coming toFortnite. Teased by the appearance of an enigmatic creature overlooking Reality Zero as the Loopers party their worries away, it’s clear that Epicis building to something big once again, and that this season marks the calm before the storm....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · David Gonzales

Sniper Elite 5 Borrows a Fan-Favorite Co-Op Mechanic from Dark Souls

TheSniper Elitefranchise has established itself as a veteran gaming powerhouse over the years. Debuting all the way back in October 2005, the series has managed to remain consistently ever present within the gaming industry. Of course, that is not to say that the continued popularity ofSniper Elitecame without shake-ups to its formula. Despite maintaining the same stealth-based, WW2-era sniping gameplay, the series has had to consistently offer something fresh with each title to keep fans engaged and to stave off tedium....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Elaine Schmitt

Spider-Man 2 Achieves Another Milestone

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2hits a new milestone as the title has now sold more than 10 million copies. Insomniac’s highly acclaimed blockbuster,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2achieved this remarkable milestone just 107 days after its release, representing a significant triumph for both Sony and Insomniac. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is a critically acclaimed action-adventure video game released in 2023, developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Set in an open-world rendition of New York City, the game follows the adventures of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, both holding Spider-Man powers....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Rachael Howard

Spider-Man 2 Bug Lets Player Use Miles in a Peter Boss Fight, And He's OP

Spoilers ahead for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. A strange glitch found inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has shown just how powerful Miles Morales would be if it was possible to use him during Peter Parker’s boss fights. Thebosses inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2have a ton of variety in terms of gameplay, but allowing players to use Miles at times would have the potential to completely break how they work. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2was released in late 2023 to critical acclaim after a five-year gap between mainline titles in the series....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Nathaniel Moody

Star Wars Video Games Need More Alien Protagonists

Part ofStar Wars’ allure is how massively diverse it can be. Myriad planets and alien races populate the franchise between live-action content, animation, novels, and games, giving it a great wealth of potential stories. YetStar Warsseems comfortably routine in terms of what characters it decides to portray.Star Wars’ excessive dependence on Jedi and Sith, for example, is evidence that it has few plans to divert from traditional iconography. Even inThe Mandalorian, there has been an emphasis on characters such as Grogu and Luke Skywalker that arguably outweigh its bounty hunter protagonist....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Brenda Powers

Star Wars: Thrawn's Live-Action Casting May Not Be What Fans Expect

Some new information about who will play Thrawn in the character’s inevitable live-action debut may have finally surfaced in theStar Warsworld. While Disney has played coy over the past couple of years, all signs seem to point to the beloved Expanded Universe holdover appearing in the upcoming Disney Plus seriesAhsoka.But while that is still likely true, the most predicted choice for the role isn’t necessarily the slam dunk fans hoped he would be....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Raymond Gregory

Starfield Spacesuits With Best ENGY Damage Resistance

Players will have to deal with different damage types while venturing into space in Bethesda’s newest RPG,Starfield. Not only will be skills of utmost importance, but the right gear and a powerful ship as well.When it comes to gear in particular, there are countless armor options with differing qualities and the potential to modify them as well, so there’s no shortage of spacesuits to pick from. RELATED:Starfield: Every Planet Type, Explained Against energy weapons and energy damage of all kinds, there are a few select suits that provide the best protection (noted as ENGY Damage Resistance)....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Shawn Horn

Starfield: Dirty Laundry Walkthrough

Quick Links “Fixers” are a staple of the cyberpunk genre. When so many rich people need illegal things done, it helps to know someone who knows everyone.Starfieldplayers don’t have to spend all their timein the cyberpunk city of Neon, but they do get an opportunity or two to help out a fixer. The fixer in question goes by Manaia Adams, and players can find her near the bar in the Astral Lounge....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Sean Bolton

Supernatural: What Rank Of Angel Is Castiel?

When Misha Collins joined the cast ofSupernaturalas Castiel at the end of season four, he changed the show’s trajectory for the rest of its 15-season run. As God’s, and more importantly, Dean Winchester’s favorite angel, Castiel had an absolutely wild ride on Earth and in Heaven. From his first appearance resurrecting Dean Winchester, Castiel’s inclusion in the show changed the dynamic between the leads. Not only that, it began the plot thread of the war between Heaven and Hell that was a major focal point for the remainder of the show’s run....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Melissa Thomas

The Best Forbidden Love Romances In Anime

Summary Whether it’s the main meat of the plot or part of its sides, romance has played a part in a lot of anime. There are always ups and downs when it comes to building a relationship, so it’s rich ground for adding some extra drama to the story and turning it intoan emotional rollercoaster. Like when a potential romance is forbidden. Whether it’s because of society, a curse, or other reasons, anime’s wanting lovebirds have a lot going against them....

July 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1876 words · Tracy Winters