The Last Of Us Season 2 Has Cut Ellie And Dina's Beloved Smoking Scene

Summary HBO’s second season ofThe Last of Ushas seemingly removed one of Ellie and Dina’s most beloved moments fromPart 2, and fans aren’t happy about it. Although HBO’s first season of The Last of Us did take some liberties when it came to adapting the first game (such as the removal of spores and the origin of the Cordyceps virus), it was mostly faithful when it came to the important parts....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Taylor Smith

The Most Fashionable Layered Armor Combinations In Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wildsintroduces a whole new era of fashion hunting and custom armor choices for new and old hunters. Layered armor in Monster Hunter is generally designed so that you can have the aesthetics of armor you love without sacrificing the skills you’ll want to have on specific hunts. There are all kinds of ideas and layered looks you may go for, from classical armor from the series' history to cosplay from anime, other games, and fantastical films....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Kathleen James

The Most Useful Tools In Revenge Of The Savage Planet, Ranked

Revenge of the Savage Planetsits firmly within the relatively niche subgenre of 3D Metroidvanias, and that can be seen in how you progress throughout the story. While there is a narrative guiding you, the core storyline will focus on recovering all of your platforming abilities, and using these to reach previously hidden or out-of-reach areas. These new abilities come in the form of tools, and there is a good variety available to pick up all the way throughout the runtime....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Carrie Williams

The Most Valuable Jumbo Cards In The Pokemon TCG

ThePokemon TCGis full of different types of cards to collect, whether you’re a fan of Pokemon or preferthe best depictions of Trainers.Jumbo cards offer an unusual niche to enjoy, as select cards appear in a larger-than-standard size, closer to a greeting card than a trading card. Some of these unusual jumbo cards were originally inserted as Box Toppers for vintage products, encouraging you to spend the money to buy an entire box of Pokemon TCG booster packs, instead of buying them one at a time....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Mary Tran

The Sims 4 Had Its Highest Ever Average Player Count In The Lead-Up To Inzoi

Summary InZoihas been dubbed the “Sims Killer”. Itshyper-detailed creation options,excessive death scenarios,free expansions, and immersive world have seen it propel to the top ofSteam’s most wishlisted and bestseller charts. While, naturally, you might consider this a fatal blow for The Sims, a series that has been around since the early 2000s, it’s been far from that, withThe Sims 4having its best spell ever onSteam. The Wait For InZoi Gave The Sims 4’s Player Count A Huge Boost Since its launch on Steam in 2020, six years after its retail launch, The Sims 4 has maintained a pretty consistent player count....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Leah Hamilton

These Strategy Games Have Cozy Vibes

Summary If you’re a fan of strategy games but prefer to avoid the heart-pounding stress of high stakes, you’re in the right place. Cozy strategy games are about using your brain without making your heart race. These games varymassively.Some of them are all aboutmanaging a farm, while others are about outsmarting your opponents. Either way, these games combine thoughtful decision-making with a more relaxed pace. Let’s take a look at the best cozy strategy games that will keep you hooked without needing to sacrifice your sanity....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Angela Foster

Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting The First Berserker: Khazan

Quick Links The First Berserker: Khazanis finally here, bringing us 2025’s first soulslike with a gorgeous art style, exhilarating combat, and immensely challenging and engaging encounters. If you’re looking for a worthwhile entry in this beloved genre while waiting for FromSoft’s next masterpiece, this will fill that void nicely. That being said, there are a surprising amount of systems and mechanics at play in this game, which can be a bit too much to take in at times....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1446 words · Kerri Brown

What Happened To All The Lion Turtles In ATLA?

Quick Links Aside from being one of the greatest examples of storytelling and worldbuilding,Avatar: The Last Airbenderhas also mesmerised us with the number of creatures that populate its world. In a humorous yet creative twist, the show’s writers fused animals we see in our daily lives with some particularly hilarious or majestic combinations. However, the creature we’ll be focusing on in this article is the personification of ancient wisdom, a race of sentient beings that predates the four elemental kingdoms: the lion turtles....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1193 words · Edward Mathis MD

Where Is The Dam Storeroom Key In Atomfall?

Quick Links Between the arcing electricity, hostile druids, and secrets seemingly around every turn, a single locked door might seem like small potatoes atAtomfall’s Casterfell Dam. Don’t overlook the storeroom, though, since taking the time to find the key will lead you to lots of useful loot. Like many such doors in Atomfall, the key to open the Dam Storeroom is reasonably nearby in that you don’t have to go searching the entire Quarantine Zone in order to find it....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Katherine Hanson

Where To Find Ectoplasm In Oblivion Remastered

Quick Links Alchemical ingredientsThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredmight be a dime-a-dozen, but ectoplasm is a completely different - and incredibly rarer - kind of beast. With this remaster even further limiting its scant supply, finding ectoplasm is harder than ever. Thankfully, knowing where to look can vastly reduce the time spent trying to appease your Fighting Guild allies and certain bossy daedra. As a new hand touches this guide, you’ll learn what this rare substance is used for and how to increase your chances of farming for one of Tamriel’s sparsest ingredients....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Sandra Roman

Where To Find Raynil Dralas In Oblivion Remastered

Quick Links As you explore the vast world of Cyrodiil inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, you’ll uncover plenty of secrets and scandals that will change how you view all of Tamriel. Not every NPC is an innocent bystander, and not all monsters are truly evil. While Raynil Dralas claims to be a vampire hunter, he hides a dark and selfish secret. We’ll help you investigate a murder in Bruma and put an end to a years-long brotherhood betrayed by greed....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Barbara Newton

8 Fixes Revenge Of The Savage Planet Needs

Being the second game in the series, it’s clear that Raccoon Logic took plenty of feedback when putting togetherRevenge of the Savage Planet. For example, the much-requested change from first person to third person, and a host of smaller tweaks too. This means that Revenge of the Savage Planet feels like a much more refined game, but even though it’s plenty of fun, it’s still not perfect. Whether it’s changes that can be made in an update, or bigger changes that should be saved for a sequel, where can Revenge of the Savage Planet improve?...

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1119 words · Christopher Beck

Assassin's Creed Shadows Could Be Getting More Difficulty Options

Summary If you’reone of the over 2,000,000 peoplejumping intoAssassin’s Creed Shadows, you will immediately realize that there are several difficulty options available.On the “Combat” side, you’re able to choose from Story, Forgiving, Normal and Expert, while on the “Stealth” side, Forgiving, Normal and Expert are made available. There’s even an additional"Canon Mode" option that takes the difficulty of making choices out of your hands, instead presenting playerswith a “definitive” narrative to experience....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Maurice Jackson