Half-Life Writer Says Sharing Episode 3 Story Was "Deranged"

A few years ago,Half-Lifeand Half-Life 2 writer Marc Laidlaw published something… a little strange. Titled “Epistle 3,” the short story was written as a letter from “Gertie Fremont” to someone named “Playa,” and although all their names were changed, the letter clearly outlines events following Half-Life 2: Episode 2. Many fans assumed at the time that what Laidlaw had written was actually a summary of the plot of Half-Life 2: Episode 3, which naturally caused a bit of a stir....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Zachary Kim

Halo Infinite Leaked Images Confirm Campaign AI Coming To Forge Soon

Halo Infinite was immediately on everyone’s Game of the Year list when the multiplayer was shadow-dropped; and it only went higher on the list once the campaign was out. However, it was all downhill from there. It started with complaints about the in-game economy, and eventually spiraled to the lack of new content, with the Forge and Co-Op constantly getting delayed. The latter was eventually cancelled, but the Forge mode has managed to breathe some life back into the game’s dwindling player count....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · James Hernandez

Hikari And Agnea Pair Quest Guide For Octopath Traveler 2

Quick Links Octopath Traveler 2expands upon its party’s interactions by giving each pair of travelers their own tale. One such pair, Hikari and Agnea, enjoy a nice combination of their professions - dancing to the tune of a warrior’s anthem. You may find yourself in distinct need of a tissue once you’ve wrapped this quest. All the feels, as they say. Related:Octopath Traveler 2: How To Unlock Every Inventor Skill Before we begin, let’s note something important!...

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Mary Wong

How Long Does It Take To Beat Minecraft Legends?

Quick Links The world ofMinecraft Legendsis quite small compared to the near-infinite landscape of original Minecraft. Regardless, there’s still a lot to see and do as you ride across the biomes of the Overworld, defending innocent Villagers from the marauding piglins! you’re able to take your time or rush to destroy the Nether Portals as quickly as possible. Related:Minecraft Legends Complete Guide If you’ve only got a little bit of time, you may be worried about starting a new campaign....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Ashley Mercer

How To Complete Every Mukurogai Substory In Like A Dragon: Ishin

Quick Links The rough and Tumble Mukurogai is introduced at the end of the second chapter ofLike A Dragon: Ishin. The area represents the slums of Kyo. Rakugai may be a little on the lawless side, but Mukurogai makes it look downright civilized. There are eight Substories in total that you will encounter here. Unsurprisingly, most of them involve you settling things with your fists. Related:Like A Dragon: Ishin - FAQ Guide This guide will lead you through each Substory; from tussling with a freelancing bodyguard, to battling the spirit of a fallen warrior, we will give you everything you need to know to get Ryoma through these encounters....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · Karen Brown

How To Complete The Desert Door Favor In God Of War Ragnarok

Quick Links God of War Ragnarok’s stunning vistas are packed with exploratory options and tasks to complete along your mainline adventure. The realms are often surreal and grand by design offering players the sensation of truly existing in strange alien worlds. RELATED:God Of War Ragnarok: Mystic Gateway Location Guide Alfheim offers a treasure trove of secrets and mysteries if you’re willing to hunt for them. It’s a realm where nearly two-thirds of the map is optional according to your heart’s adventurous desires....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Allison Williams

How To Defeat Landia In Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe

Quick Links It’s time to take on the boss of Dangerous Dinner inKirby’s Return To Dream Land Deluxe. The fire-breathing Landia is actually made up of four dragons, and you’ll need to be on your toes to avoid attacks from all of them. Related:Kirby’s Return To Dream Land Deluxe: Best Merry Magoland Minigames The boss fight has two phases. In the first, you’ll take on Landia as a single entity, where it typically uses long-range attacks to damage you....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Manuel Miller DVM

How To Get The Glider In Sons Of The Forest

The Hang Glider is a form of transportation that you can use to get around the map inSons Of The Forest- the first new way of moving around the map other than ziplines, which were already available with the Rope Gun, and the sled. This was introduced for the first update to the game. New forms of transports might be added in future - golf caddy, anyone? RELATED:Sons Of The Forest: Beginner’s Guide This short guide covers where the Hang Glider is located (there is more than one spot that you can find it), as well as how to use it....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Ana Atkinson

How To Play A Kashtira Deck In Yu-Gi-Oh!

Quick Links Welcome to the world ofYu-Gi-Oh!the popular trading card game that has captivated players around the globe for over two decades. In this article, we’ll be exploring one of the game’s lesser-known strategies: playing with the powerful Kashtira monster. As you know, Kashtira is a powerful monster card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. RELATED:Yu-Gi-Oh!: How To Play Rescue-ACE Whether you’re a seasoned player looking to spice up your gameplay or a newcomer seeking to learn the ropes, this guide will provide you with all the tips, tricks, and combo you need to master this formidable creature....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Adam Smith

How To Raise Friendship In Pokemon Scarlet And VIolet

Quick Links Pokemon games are extremely complex, andPokemon Scarlet & Violetis no different. There are various stats that you’ll have to into consideration when training a Pokemon team, and friendship is one of them. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get The Shiny Charm When creating a team, you’ll want your Pokemon to be friendly toward you. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about friendship in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - how to raise it, where you should go to check friendship levels, and why it’s so important....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · John Boyer

How To Win As The Central Powers In The Great War: Western Front

Quick Links The Central Powers are represented by Germany inThe Great War: Western Front. Your allies, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire, have their hands full in the east, so playing as the Central Powers means conquering France on your own. Do you have what it takes to rewrite history? Related:The Great War: Western Front - Beginner Tips Playing as the Central Powers leads to a very different campaign than playing as the Allies, but the differences are subtle....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Stefanie Wallace

Humanity Launching Demo Today Ahead Of May 2023 Release

Humanityis releasing a demo today ahead of its May 2023 launch. It’s an indie from Enhance, the developer behindTetris Effect, that sees you playing a glowing white dog guiding crowds of people through liminal block environments as you solve puzzles. The dog is a Shiba Inu (AKA the same breed asDoge), and the idea is to guide humans to the end goal of each stage. In total, there are 90 story mode levels, as well as “Elaborate boss stages”, but if that’s not enough, you can make your own and play across a “Library of User-made Stages”,Super Mario Maker-style....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Marc Vaughn

I Can’t Wait Until 2026 To Catch Hawlucha In Pokemon Go

Hawlucha might not be my favouritePokemon, but it’s certainly up there. It’s a simple equation: wrestling plus Pokemon equals great. I love the luchador theme, it’s got a great design, and it’s got a unique move that has two types. It’s just a great little guy, and I can’t wait to add it to my Pokemon Go collection. I just might be waiting a while. Regional Pokemon are nothing new inPokemon Go, but this one really hurts....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Cynthia Smith