Virtual Reality Video Shows What it Would Be Like to Fall Into a Black Hole

Virtual reality lets users step into an infinite number of worlds limited only by the creator’s imagination and the hardware powering it. It can let users immerse themselves almost completely in epic adventures, fantastical worlds,and even a simulated bar fight, not to mention exploring depths of space from the comfort and safety of their living room. For example, no one alive today is likely ever to see a black hole with their naked eyes....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Heather Blake DDS

Warzone 2.0: The Best Fennec 45 Build & Loadout

Inspired by Kriss Vector (.45 ACP), Fennec 45 is a submachine gun inCall of Duty: Warzone 2.0known for its fast fire rate and close-range superiority. It is considered one of the best SMGs in the entire game, outperforming MX9, FSS Hurricane, and Minibak. But since Fennec gotnerfed in Seasons 2 and 3, it currently requires a new build, class, and loadout to recover its primary power. In this guide, players see what attachments maximize Fennec 45’s performance, learn how its tuning works, anddiscover the best perksto improve its speed, accuracy, and recoil....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · James Sheppard

Western Influences on Japanese Video Games

The international diffusion of western pop culture cannot be overstated. It has crossed borders and even hemispheres, as many people outside the region are made aware of it through various means. Whether in the form of iconic characters, stories, or moments in western pop culture, they all have found themselves recreated, even inJapanese video games. This is something of a cultural exchange, as eastern pop culture has similarly blown up in the west....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words · Michael Taylor

What Really Happened with the Shueisha Copyright Takedowns?

Back in January of this year, the news broke that popular manga publisher Shueisha was issuing large numbers of copyright strikes to users across various social media platforms, taking down everything from manga images, to reviews, to fan art. This made many people quite upset, as Shueisha owns some of the most popular franchises in manga history, and seemingly everyone, regardless of context, was at risk. Now that the company has taken the time to respond to the controversy, however, the stories surrounding theShueisha copyright takedownsaren’t as straightforward as they once seemed....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Stefanie Lopez

World of Warcraft: The War Within Has Good News for Dog Lovers

Summary World of Warcraftis bringing back the adorable Dog from Mists of Pandaria once again inThe War Within– but this time, as a full-fledged companion pet. Nearly 12 years after first meeting him, and eight years after his last appearance,World of Warcraftplayers can finally bring Dog with them on all of their adventures. Back inMists of Pandaria,World of Warcraftfans could get a dog on their Tillers Farm. Aptly named Dog, the critter stole the hearts of players with his special interactions with certain emotes....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Andrea Shaw

Yoshi-P Is Tired of Final Fantasy 16 Haters

Summary Final Fantasy 16producer Naoki Yoshida (known as Yoshi-P) is tired of receiving so much hate from toxic fans.Final Fantasy 16brought character action gameplayand a darker story to the series, a move that was praised by many people, but rejected by some long-time fans of the franchise. Final Fantasy 16was one of the most eagerly awaited games of 2023 for RPG fans and PS5 owners. The new title surprised fans with a story inspired by shows such asGame of Thrones, more mature content, and gameplay that focused more on action and did not resemble previous games in the franchise....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Randy Fuller

10 Games To Play If You Loved Donkey Kong Country

It’s been over two decades, and for many, the ape-tasticDonkey KongCountryforSNESis still one of the kings of the jungle in terms of platforming prowess. In an era where Mario and Sonic were duking it out for supremacy, British studio Rare blasted onto the scene in a big way with one of the prettiest, most memorable titles of the 16-bit era. They managed to take Nintendo’s seemingly aged arcade romp and rebrand it as a platformer that was both flashy and fun....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Rachel Lara

Adin Ross Announces Upcoming Stream with Donald Trump

Summary Kickstreamer Adin Ross has announced an upcoming stream with former President Donald Trump, marking a significant event in the streaming industry. This high-profile broadcast is expected to draw substantial attention from fans, potentially providing a distinctive and engaging discussion that covers topics ranging from politics to entertainment. Adin Ross is a well-known personality in the world of streaming. He used to stream on Twitch, where he gained over 7 million followers, but he was permanently banned from the platform in 2023....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Angel Martinez

All Recurring Final Fantasy Weapons Up to FF16

Summary As the grandfather of the JRPG genre, theFinal Fantasyfranchise is known for its distinct entries that share similar themes, creatures, and equipment throughout each entry. While mostFinal Fantasygames take place in their own unconnected world, players can expect to find many of these same elements present regardless of which title they’re playing. One of the most common recurring elements in the series is some of its iconic weapons, many of which appear in nearly every entry and have become synonymous with theFinal Fantasyfranchise....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Rachel Sexton

Apex Legends Player Designs New Passive Abilities for Each Class

AnApex Legendsplayer suggested a list of passive abilities that each Legend class could have in the game. As of now,only Recon Legends, like Pathfinder, Bloodhound, and others, have a shared passive. Every character inApex Legendshas at least three abilities: a passive, a tactical, and an ultimate. However, there are some Legends with second passive abilities. As mentioned, all Recon-class Legends can scan a survey beacon to see the next ring location....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Kellie Simon

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Reach The Wyrmway (Ansur's Lair)

To reach The Wyrmway inBaldur’s Gate 3, players must find a way inside Wyrm’s Rock Fortress. There are a couple of methods you may follow, and each one requires a certain condition to be met, as some require skills, while others require certain spells like shape-shifting into an animal. Once you discover a way inside the fortress andfind your way toward The Wyrmway, players mustsolve various tricky puzzles to reach Ansur....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Amy Howard

Best Movies Set In Ireland

Irelandis a beautiful country with a lot of history and greenery that makes it an idealistic place for Hollywood to set movies. While many of the films that have beenset in Irelandover the years are romantic in nature, there are many truly great ones across other genres too. Related:Underrated Irish Horror Movies From more recent animated efforts by Irish companies to classics that are known the world over, Ireland is one of the most quaint and beautiful locations for films that deal with a simpler, quieter sort of life....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Todd Harris

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Update Makes Change to Infected

Call of Duty: Modern Warfarereceives updates on a regular basis, with a new one rolling out on January 11. TheCall of Duty: Modern WarfareJanuary 11 update doesn’t add any new content to the game, but it does address some lingering bugs as well as tweaks the way the Infected match type works. After downloading the latestCall of Duty: Modern Warfareupdate, players will no longer worry about some glitched spots on the Karst River QuarryGround War map....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Edwin Romero