Star Wars Needs To Introduce Less Stereotypical Characters

TheStar Warsmovies are known for following the “hero’s journey” template for storytelling, wherein the titular hero goes on an adventure or quest, wins whatever fight or conflict they are up against, and returns home changed or transformed in some way.It’s an effective method for telling a coherent story, but it can feel a bit repetitive and bland if it’s overdone. Even with the framework aside, a story or franchise can start to feel repetitive when the same character archetypes are used over and over again....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1114 words · Anna Myers

Tales From the Borderlands Sequel Gets Rated, Full Reveal Could Be Soon

Borderlandsis indubitably Gearbox’s flagship IP, catapulting the developer to popularity beyond previous titles and spawning tons of content. Not only hasBorderlandsgone through a full trilogy of mainline gameswith a fourth presumably on the way at some point, but it’s getting a movie and has seen spin-offs likeTales from the BorderlandsandTiny Tina’s Wonderlands. WhileWonderlandsreleased not long ago, it seems there’s moreBorderlandscontent around the corner. It seemed unlikely thatTales from the Borderlandswould ever receive a sequel after the closure and corporate rebirth of Telltale Games, but Gearbox still has more stories it wants to tell with these characters....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Jennifer Welch

The 10 Best Selling Capcom Franchises of All-Time, Ranked

Capcomhas had some dips in the past, but ever since they put outResident Evil VIIin 2017, they have been on a run. Every year has at least one, if not several hits that fans dig across the board. This is all to say Capcom is one of Japan’s biggest companies with a wide catalog of series under its forty plus year belt. RELATED:8 Games We Can’t Wait To Play In 2021 (That Are Already Out In Japan)...

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 926 words · Loretta Boyd

The Batman Director Was Worried After Robert Pattinson Joined Tenet

The Batmanis finally here and much of the talk has been on Robert Pattinson’s caped crusader, with many fans believing his version of the character now ranks at the top of the best Batman live-action depictions. While it is hard to imagine someone else in the role, director Matt Reeves originally thought Pattinson wouldn’t be interested when the star was cast inTenet. Tenet, the 2020 mind-bending thriller helmed by formerBatmandirector Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knighttrilogy), starred Pattinson as Neil, the handler of the Protagonist....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Adam Lambert

The Best Double Dragon Games

Summary Double Dragonbegan rocking the minds of players in 1987. It was a hit in the arcade scene which was quickly ported to many consoles like the NES. It was a huge series in the 80s and 90s, but once the 2000s hit, entries were few and far between. RELATED:Beat Em Up Games That Are Perfect For Newcomers To The Genre The last game,Double Dragon 4, was in 2017, and it did not fare well....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · David Parker

The Best Single Location Sci-Fi Games

A common trope in science fiction is stories set within a single limited location. This is because these stories will often take place on space stations or on boardspaceships. By limiting the available space in which such a story can take place, it can emphasize the loneliness and isolation of space, provide a cozy space which the characters and viewers can become very intimately familiar with, or, in the case of horror stories, ensure that the characters have no way of easily escaping from the monster....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Michael Reese

The Best TV Stands for Gaming in 2024

It is an established idea that choosing comfortable and quality furniture has more of an impact on the gaming experience than just hardware alone. Althoughthe best gaming PC buildsplay a significant role in the gaming experience, the importance of comfort should not be easily brushed aside. Choosing a comfortable chair and one of thebest gaming desksavailable offers a much better experience than gaming on something uncomfortable. Likewise, the importance of a quality TV stand should not be overlooked when building the ideal gaming room....

July 25, 2025 · 10 min · 1988 words · Grace Rush

The First Descendant Update Will Add Major Quality of Life Feature

Summary The First Descendantwill release a fix for the game’s Hard mode that many fans have been requesting.The First Descendantdropped on July 2, and although it’s drummed up a decent amount of controversy over its monetization structure and originality, thegame is only growing in popularity. Despite having plenty of detractors, it seems that many players want to see what all the hype is about before making their final judgment. Gamers may recognizeThe First Descendant’s developer Nexon as one of the companies involved in the canceledTitanfall Onlineproject, as well as the classic MMOMapleStory....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Michael Cooper

The Sims 4: Tiny Living Complete Guide

Everyone playsThe Sims 4differently; there are gamers that enjoy taking their time with Create-A-Sim, some are all about gameplay, and there are others that simply enjoy building. Build Mode is quite diverse, and players can build the biggest mansions or the smallest houses imaginable. With the Tiny Living stuff pack, players can turn their small homes into functional micro homes. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Building In The Sims 4 This guide will talk aboutThe Sims 4Tiny Living stuff pack and show players how big this expansion on small homes can be by listing all the features included in this stuff pack....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Rodney Ramos

Tower of Fantasy: Ring of Echos Music Notes Puzzle Solution

As players explore Astra inTower of Fantasy, they will come across an area known as the Ring of Echos. This area is home to a puzzle that centers around several platforms that display music notes when they are jumped upon, and there is a reward to be earned for solving it. For those fans that may be stumped by the Ring of Echos music note puzzle inTower of Fantasy, this guide is here to provide its solution....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Troy Ramirez

Twitch Streamer Destroys Controller After Getting Mad at FIFA 22

For the most part, video games are intended to be fun. Players often use gaming to escape the rigors of real life, or sometimes just to wind down for a bit. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that gaming can’t be frustrating, and Twitch streamer Castro demonstrates this very well. In a recent game ofFIFA 22, thestreamer lost his cool and ended up destroying his controller. This kind of rage is not uncommon from streamers and other high profile gamers, but this was particularly devastating....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Anne Green

Valve Working on Steam Loyalty Program

WithSteamcurrently sitting comfortably as the most popular online storefront for PC gaming, it seems Valve has quickly formed their coveted gaming service into an incredibly well-rounded, player-friendly hub for users to enjoy. However, with the likes ofEpic Gamescurrently growing significantly in the same space as Steam, it seems the company has recently been pulling out all the stops to make sure its the most desirable PC gaming store on the web, with big sales, events, and exclusives....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · James Taylor

10 Insane Facts About The Dreamcast's Development

TheSega Dreamcastremains one of the most innovative consoles ever made. With online play, VGA output and even motion controls,it was a system years ahead of its time. Unfortunately, however, the console’s sales were not able to live up to its fantastic feature set. RELATED:10 Amazing Dreamcast Games You Probably Forgot About Releasing in the US on September 9th, 1999, the Dreamcast only sold around 10 million units before being discontinued less than three years later....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1254 words · Dr. Victor Vaughn