Xbox Game Pass: All the Games Coming and Going for December 2021

RELATED:Minecraft Player Builds Massive Oreo Cookie Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass The seven games leaving Xbox Game Pass this December feature some of the best titles that have been a part of the service so far. While there are a lot of fan-favorites and major releases that come to Xbox Game Pass almost all the time, not all of them maintain fanbases to the extent that titles likeDestiny 2have. The silver lining for some fans though, is that the titles replacing these seven games are among some ofthe most anticipated games of 2021....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Lisa Anderson

You: Jenna Ortega's Role, Explained

From the smash hitWednesdaytoScream (2022)andScream IV, Jenna Ortega’s career shows no signs of slowing down, and she also starred on the popular Netflix thriller seriesYou.While of course the focal point is always creepy Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), the show excels in crafting minor characters who are just as unforgettable as he is, and Jenna Ortega’sYoucharacter is one of the most engaging ones. While waiting to see what Jenna Ortega does next with her already amazing and impressive acting career, it’s fun to reflect back on herYoucharacter....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Diana Reed

10 Best Assassin’s Creed Cosplays That Look Just Like The Game

AdmittedlyUbisofthas a rather unique fashion sense when it comes to outfitting the protagonist of anyAssassin’s Creedgame. Even the originals possessed some rather intricate designs when it came to certain characters. So, of course, when we clock the talented individuals who replicate theCreedaura to perfection – we can’t help but stand and applaud. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: The 10 Worst Choices You Can Make In The Game Assassin’s Creedhas had its fair share of next-level outfits, and over the years the player has been given a much more in-depth feel for the iconic threads....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Ralph Griffith

10 Most Annoying Mechanics In JRPGs

Most people assume thatthe JRPG genreis slowly dying out since people perceive the combat and structure of these games to bea product of the pastandunable to evolve with the times. However, modern releases likePersona 5andDragon Quest XIhave quite definitely proven this statement to be completely false.JRPGs are more than capable of making most of the latest technology and innovationsto deliver an experience that can be truly sublime, and the fact thatthese games have witnessed a high level of salesproves once and for all that the fanbase certainlywon’t let the JRPG genre become obsolete any time soon....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Katie Washington

Activision Blizzard Devs Speak Out Against Company's Response to Lawsuit

Activision Blizzardhas been on the defensive after allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and underpayment of female staff have emerged from a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The company released a statement that attempted to diminish the allegations made by employees, calling the DFEH’s descriptions of the work environment at the company “distorted.” Since the filing of the suit, however, current Blizzard employees have begun voicing their solidarity with the accusers on Twitter....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Michael Dennis

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Successor Can Make One Reward Type More Valuable

Summary TheAnimal Crossingfranchise has been a staple of the life simulation genre since the first game debuted in 2001. Of course, various factors have contributed toAnimal Crossing’s enduring popularity. Interestingly, one of the primary reasons behind its appeal is the ability to build and develop a cozy town to one’s personal preferences. For some in the community, grindingmilestones inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswas a large part of this process. One of these late-game rewards could be obtained after advancing to a five-star island rating....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Stephanie Williams

Best Isekai Manga Like The Greatest Estate Developer

Summary As far as manga is concerned (technically manhwa in this case),The Greatest Estate Developeris something special. No other series seems to land the types of jokes this one does and no other protagonist has as wide a range of facial expressions as Lloyd Frontera does. Granted, in terms of an actual story,it’s relatively typical of an isekai, but the characters, style, tone, and overall feeling ofThe Greatest Estate Developerare what’s really important....

July 31, 2025 · 8 min · 1647 words · John Anderson

Bethesda Gives Update on Elder Scrolls 6 Development

Summary In celebrating 30 years since the beginning of its iconic fantasy RPG franchiseThe Elder Scrolls, Bethesda has shared a small tidbit for fans eagerly awaitingThe Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda Game Studios recently released its space-faring sci-fi RPG,Starfield,just last year.Starfield’s Shattered Space DLCis also being worked on and is expected to release sometime this year. This June will mark a whopping six years since the first CGI announcement trailer forThe Elder Scrolls 6on Bethesda’s E3 2018 stage....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Joseph Davis

Borderlands 4 Should Pull Another Aurelia Hammerlock

Throughout theBorderlandsseries' seven entries, includingTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsand theTales of the Borderlandstitles, the series has revealed much about its world and characters through side quests and supplemental world-building. One of the best examples of this is Lady Aurelia Hammerlock, sister toSir Alistair Hammerlock. Through Aurelia, fans gain a deeper understanding of Alistair, one of the series' most important NPCs, as well as the transfer of power between major weapons corporations. In an effort to deepen the known lore and tie up some of the series' many dangling threads,Borderlands 4should pull another Aurelia Hammerlock by exploring a recurring character’s backstory through their relationship with a featured villain or side boss....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Phillip Garcia

Boruto: 10 Strongest New Power-Ups, Ranked

Boruto: Naruto Next Generationshas seen the world of ninja progress by leaps and bounds in the field of technology. Although the shinobi world has enjoyed the peace that was brought forth by Naruto Uzumaki after the Fourth Great Ninja War, new enemies are on the rise once again. RELATED:Anime: Shonen Arcs That Are Just Too Long With new enemies comenew powersthat have never been seen before in theNarutoverse. At the same time, to rival these powers, the protagonists of the story get a lot of incredible power-ups as well, making theBorutoseries a worthwhile experience....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Deanna Warren

Bungie Details Major Destiny 2 Exotic Armor Tuning For Season 21

Bungie is making some big changes to Exotic armor pieces inDestiny 2Season 21 across all three character classes. The upcoming Season of the Deep inDestiny 2completely overhauls the way players can acquire Exotic armor, but now that also comes with some intrinsic perk changes, aimed towards improving the usage of usually ignored armor pieces as well. Along with theDestiny 2Season of the Deep, Bungie plans to bring back Sloane, a character that hasn’t been a part of the game since Titan was sunset with the launch of Beyond Light....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Steven Marsh

Chivalry 2: How to Drag Attacks

Chivalry 2brings back all the sword-swinging mayhem and medieval combat that players could want.The in-game tutorial triesits best to onboard new players, but some nuances can only be learned through practice. One of the most essential techniques inChivalry 2is dragging attacks across the screen. Dragging attacks can give players a slight advantage that can mean the difference between life and death. This technique can be used to hit enemies first by interrupting their swing, attacking around an enemy’s guard, and even striking multiple enemies at once....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Jennifer Kline

Dave Bautista Reveals How He Got A Role In Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune'

Guardians of the Galaxystar Dave Bautista detailed how he was cast in Denis Villeneuve’sDuneremake. After numerous pandemic-related delays, the highly anticipated film is set to premiere in theatres and on HBO Max this fall. Villeneuve, who notably directedArrivalandSicario,wrote the newestDuneadaptation alongside Eric Roth(A Star Is Born,Forrest Gump) and Jon Spaihts (Doctor Strange). The film holds a $165 million budget and will cover the first half of Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 science-fiction novel of the same name....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Dawn Bolton