Lies Of P: Can You Recover Ergo Lost When You Die?

Akin to other Soulslike,Lies of Pwill punish players for dying. Whether it’s via combat, status effects, or fall damage, players that perish will see their valuable Ergo currency vanish right before their eyes. Ergo is vitally important to growing stronger in the world of Krat, as it’s not only used to increase attributes but is also used to purchase items and upgrade weapons. Ergo is the lifeblood ofLies of Pand players will want to be sure to keep their acquired haul safe at all costs....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Angie Martinez

Mario Games the Mario Movie Could (and Should) Adapt

Nintendo recentlyre-confirmed productionof the illusiveMario animated movie, in the works at Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment (the company behindDespicable MeandMinions), set for a 2022 release. Despite itssurging popularity, the project has nevertheless remained an uncertain prospect among fans of the mustache man since its announcement in 2017 - one of the defining faces of the video game medium, whose designers always put “play” before “plot,” receiving a traditional film adaptation? It’s a tough sell, and Nintendo’s long-standing reluctance to multimedia adaptations of its beloved franchises has not exactly inspired a lot of confidence, especially when the previous attempt is so infamous....

July 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1330 words · Andrew Green

Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard Acquisition Could Be the Best Thing to Happen to Halo

For a little over a year now, Microsoft has been in the process of buying Activision-Blizzard in what is the biggest acquisition in gaming history. A deal that would land Microsoft with Activision, Blizzard, and all of their related studios and IPs, theActivision-Blizzard acquisition isn’t going quite as smoothlyas Microsoft might have been expecting, with the rest of the industry throwing its hands up in protest, believing that it could lead to a monopoly in the gaming space....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Amber Rojas

Movie Characters Enhanced Through Science

One of the most exciting aspects of science is technical advancement. Thus, movies often show huge innovations in tools and technology. As intriguing as these are, though, they’re not always enough. RELATED:Awesome Sci-Fi Movies That Are More Fantasy Than Science Some stories seek to improve the user instead of the tool. They change the biology of their characters. They usually do this to eliminate weaknesses and enhance any strengths. It’s all part of the quest to reach the pinnacle of human potential....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Jennifer Rowland

My Happy Marriage: The Dangers of Not Speaking Your Mind

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forMy Happy MarriageEpisode 9, “Drowning in Dreams”, now streaming onNetflix. There are a lot of things going on inMy Happy Marriage. There are romance, action, politics, and mystery, just to name a few. Needless to say, there are times when such busy and unrelenting chaos becomes quite overwhelming. Not to us the viewers, but rather to the characters. In such times, the best approach is to properly communicate their thoughts and worries....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Diana Frazier

One Popular Persona 5 Mod Shows the Importance of a New Persona 6 Feature

With the recent release ofPersona 5 Royalon all modern platforms including Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, more players than ever are getting to play this popular JRPG for the first time as the community surrounding it continues to grow. One of the best parts ofthePC release ofPersona 5 Royalis how fans have found new and refreshing ways to mod the game to create unique experiences not possible before. One particular mod, however, sets the stage for a much-needed feature thatPersona 6needs to include....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Lisa Smith

Overwatch 2 Devs Address 'Headaches' Getting PvE Story Missions on Switch

Prominent members of theOverwatch 2development team have stated that getting story PvE missions running on Nintendo Switch was a major “headache” for multiple reasons. The developers at Blizzard want to continue supportingOverwatch 2on Nintendo Switch despite the many challenges that come with developing for the platform. Overwatch 2’sPvE missions were among one of the game’s most anticipated features alongsidethe canceled Hero mode. Although Hero mode is no longer coming toOverwatch 2, players can still experience the game’s story through PvE missions....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Suzanne Carter

Path Of Titans Best Herbivores

Path of Titansis a recently releasedopen-world survival RPGthat places players in control of some of the most fearsome creatures from the Jurassic period. Fans of Jurassic Park will have a field day when able to control, modify, and evolve their favorite dinosaur while engaging other players in a massive multiplayer map. RELATED:Great Survival Games On Steam That Deserve More Attention Path Of Titanshas a laundry list of creatures for players to choose from, consisting of Herbivores for more tranquil players, and Carnivores for players who love the thrill of the hunt....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · William Kent

Pokemon Sword and Shield Don’t Have a New Eeveelution, But Why?

Since the dawn of thePokemon, Pikachu has reigned supreme as the sole icon and mascot for arguably one of the most iconic franchises in entertainment history. Despite being another long-time fan-favorite, it wasn’t until thePokemon Let’s Gogamesthat Eevee was finally given some of the recognition he deserves and was held up as an equal. But where Pikachu has both an evolution and a pre-evolution that are largely ignored, one of the most important and beloved traits of Eevee are its many Eeveelutions....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Nicole Johnston

Red Dead Redemption 2 Hackers Don't Think Rockstar's KKK Fix Will Work

Rockstar Games is fighting an uphill battle against racist trolls inRed Dead Redemption 2’s online mode, but dataminers believe the developer should set its sights on longer-term solutions. After a quick patch bannedRed Dead Onlineplayers from summoning NPCs dressed in KKK garb, hackers circumvented the fix by changing their avatars' models instead. While Rockstar has condemned the griefers and stated that players engaging in such activities would be banned, finding a permanent fix could prove problematic....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Jennifer King

Skyrim Streamer Killed by Cabbage Wagon

Skyrim’s world can surprise gamers in many ways, and now a player dies at the hands of a cabbage wagon.The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s open worldis one of the most extensive and interactive, with intimidating challenges spread across the map. These enemies include mighty dragons, knights, vampires, and werewolves that can kill most players with deadly attacks. Besides these, someSkyrimplayers manage to die in some of the funniest ways possible. Not long ago, one player shared their experience ofgetting killed by a pot inSkyrim....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Courtney Jimenez

Steam is Giving Away A Free Game Right Now

Free video games are a hard thing to pass up, as many digital storefronts can attest to. Giving away titles for free is a common tactic when trying to branch out and reach a larger audience, and this builds up goodwill with old fans. Free games are distributed through the Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation stores regularly, and Acid Nerve’sTitan SoulsonSteamis currently free-to-claim for a limited time. Hot off the heels ofDevolver Digital’s E3 showcase, the publisher is hosting a sale on Steam....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Jeffrey Fields

Stranger Things Writers Share Script Pages For Will And Mike Scene

The fourth season of Netflix’s megahit,Stranger Things, was a roller coaster of emotions for the cast and for the fans of the series. Perhaps the most emotional moments came from Mike Wheeler and Will Byers, and now the writers of the series have offered a behind-the-scenes look at one of their key scenes together. Just as important as the action and horror inStranger Thingsare the friendships—and sometimes more than friendships—that spring up between the characters involved in the series....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Paul Roach