The Last Of Us Actor Says "I Don’t Need To Be Muscly" After Casting Criticism

There are very few things people can actually complain about with regard to HBO’s The Last of Us. The casting for the lead and supporting characters has been great, the depiction of the infected has been spot on, and there are some scenes that are literally the same when compared side-by-side. Of course, as with any adaptation, there will be differences from the source material, but the showrunners have done a fantastic job with this original material as well....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Nancy Allen

Tiny Details In Persona 3 Portable That We Love

There are things inPersona 3: Portablethat remain timeless, despite it having been released in 2009. Now that it’s available on multiple platforms, we can finally scrutinize the details of the game from the good, the bad, and the funny. You’re here to focus on the small details that made you want to experience the game all over again. Related:Persona 3 Portable: Beginner Tips There’s nostalgia in getting to rebuild your relationships with the characters, and fond moments about perfectly answering pop quizzes....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1258 words · James Holland

Twitch Allegedly Boosted Its Own Channel With "Junk Views"

Twitchhas reportedly been boosting its own channel’s stats with “junk views”. It’s called Crown, and if true, its status as one of the top ten entertainment channels is dubious at best. This has landed it advertising deals with the likes of Intel, and companies have allegedly spent up to $500,000 promoting themselves on Crown, but it might not be worth the cost. This questionable popularity can be seen in both engagement and the kind of content Crown streams, comparing its viewership to other channels....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Douglas Zhang

What Is A West Marches Campaign In D&D?

For those who loveDungeons and Dragons, a West Marches campaign may ring a bell as a term, though few people in the community have had the opportunity to play in one. Related:Races Perfect To Play In An Aquatic Campaign Coined in reference to the campaign of the same name developed by Ben Robbins, a West Marches campaign has a number of caveats that make it the perfect campaign style for groups who find “regular” campaigns, both pre-written andhomebrew, difficult to stick to and finish....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Brett Gay

Where To Find Every Shield Rond In God Of War Ragnarok

Quick Links InGod of War Ragnarok, Kratos has to play defense as much as he does offense. Oftentimes, the creatures out the in wilds of Nordic lore are relentless and persistent. It’s important that Kratos uses that trusty, unfurling gauntlet shield to deflect some of the worst attacks headed his way. RELATED:God Of War Ragnarok: How To Complete The Muspelheim Trials Throughout his journey, the Ghost of Sparta is going to find attachments for the shield called “ronds....

June 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1762 words · Nathan Warren

Who Is The Poke Ball Plus Plus Even For?

The Poke Ball Plus Plus might be the worst named gaming peripheral in the history of gaming peripherals. Just a simple Poke Ball Plus 2 would have sufficed, or even a Poke Ball Squared or something. What will they call the next one, a Plus Plus Plus? It’s got me talking about it, I suppose. The little disc functions with Pokemon Sleep, which is finally coming out(!), acting as an alarm but not a clock, and singing you lullabies in Pikachu’s voice to lull you to sleep....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Douglas Mills

WoW: The Cosiest Places To Chill In The Game

Adventuring across Azeroth can be a tiresome experience. Taking candles from kobolds, slaying demons and dragons, and running from murlocs can take its toll. Every now and then you might just want to settle down and enjoy the ambiance of this incredible world. RELATED:World Of Warcraft: Dragonflight - Trading Post Guide Despite the vastness of this universe,World of Warcraftis home to some especially cosy places. Some may like a toasty inn that offers shelter from the blizzard outside, or a tranquil forest that feels endless....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1274 words · Jo Flynn

Xbox Series S Storage Can Be Filled With Only Two Games

TheXbox Series Sis a value proposition byMicrosoft. This generation the console maker decided to try a different tack and launched two consoles. There was the bigger and beefier Xbox Series X, boasting all the power and capable of 4K and ray tracing, and in its shadow a smaller, cheaper, and less powerful alternative. But the Xbox Series S actually stole some of its bigger sibling’s limelight at first. Consumers found the Xbox Series S more readily available and its cheaper price a neat gateway into this current gen....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Maria Brennan

2023's Blades Of Chaos Moments Is Reuniting With The Glider In Tears Of The Kingdom

For the first three mainlineGod of Wargames, Kratos wielded the Blades of Chaos, razor-sharp daggers attached to his wrists by fiery chains. The essence of God of War’s character action lived in those whirling knives. But, when Kratos came back in 2018, he had traded the Blades of Chaos in for an ax. His iconic weapons were nowhere to be found. Link’s weapons tended to break inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, so the game made an item in your inventory instantly iconic, instead....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · David Williams

7 Best Retro Systems To Buy Today

Retro gaming today might be the biggest it’s ever been. In the past, the 8- and 16-bit eras were the popular booming part of retro gaming, but since then, consoles like the PS2 and GameCube are likewise in demand. Even systems like the Xbox 360 and PS3 are now considered retro due to their age. RELATED:Best Retro Games You Can Play On The Steam Deck However, hooking up a retro system to a modern gaming setup isn’t always the easiest thing in the world....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Michele Cochran

9 Scariest Quests In The Fallout Series

TheFalloutseries is full of strange, eerie, and uncomfortable tales from a post-nuclear war world. In every corner, you can be met with an enraged mutant, an irradiated roach, or some gun-toting dweller who doesn’t trust you. With tons of games under its belt, the world of Fallout has no shortage of quests for you to embark on. Related:Fallout 4: The Scariest Horror Mods, Ranked With the many stories you can explore, there are quite a few that stand out as being particularly terrifying, even if you’re wearing power armor....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1410 words · Misty Holden

Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp Review

Advance Warsis a perfect fit for theNintendo Switch, and it’s hard to believe it has taken the series this long to make the jump. Obviously it couldn’t have predicted Russia invading Ukraine, but even without that context the franchise has been on ice for decades. From the minds behindFire Emblemcomes a fast-paced RTS where you command a range of infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and special units all helmed by a Commanding Officer with their own unique ultimate ability....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Chad Brown

Amanda The Adventurer Will Ruin Your Childhood

I’m becoming a DreadXP fanboy lately. The indie publisher has quickly established a great track record for bizarre, experimental horror, and even though I’ve only seen a few minutes of its new game, Amanda the Adventurer, I’m already obsessed. DreadXP’s game seems to be made exclusively by mid-00s Creepypasta writers that graduated to game design, and I’m here for it. If you spent countless hours of your childhood reading about abandoned Disney resorts or searching for therealSquidward’s Suicide, Amanda the Adventurer is will be right up your very traumatized alley....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Kathryn Powers