Craig Mazin Is "Passionate" About Including Queer Stories In The Last Of Us

Bella Ramsey has opened up about LGBTQ+ representation inThe Last of Us, hinting that the show won’t shy away from the queer stories inPart 2. Speaking after the most recent episode depicted Ellie’s relationship with another female character, Riley, Ramsey says showrunner Craig Mazin is “passionate” about The Last of Us' queerness, always planning to depict gay characters in the first season. This also comes after, yet again, we see an episode that focuses on queer characters and storiesget review bombed,taking A Long, Long Time’s place as the lowest-rated episode....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Amy King

Dark And Darker's Copyright Explained, And Why It Matters

The case ofDark and Darkeris a messy one, and there’s very little to go off when determining who’s right and who’s wrong. However, even with the slivers of information we have, it’s a fascinating case that raises the ethical question of who exactly owns an idea. Let’s start with the facts we have, and go from there. A few years ago, Korean studio Nexxon was working on a variety of prototypes which it codenames with Ps; P1, P2, and so on....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Ruben Johnson

Destiny's Commendation System Is Nothing But Empty Gestures

I just ran a Destiny 2 Strike, no different than the thousands I’ve run before it, and at the end I was asked if I’d like to commend my teammates for their contributions. I can give one of them the Thoughtful award, meaning they were “Considerate, Kind, and Helpful,” and I can give the other one the Joy Bringer award, meaning they were “Enriched the game with their presence.” Since they were both just random players I’ll never think about again, I selected each award arbitrarily....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Julie Summers

Following The Old-Fashioned TV Formula Worked For Season One Of Poker Face

This article contains spoilers for Poker Face season one. Unlike much of creator Rian Johnson’s work, Poker Face mostly plays it straight. The writer/director behind hits likeStar Wars: The Last Jedi,Knives Out, and Glass Onion has made his name on subversion. But Poker Face season onehas a formula and mostly sticks to it. That formula follows this basic structure: We’re introduced to a new setting and new characters. One of those characters kills another....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Michele Yang

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 Teaser Confirms Grind Rails

FortniteChapter 4 Season 2 rolls out tomorrow and to commemorate, Epic Games has dropped a brand-new teaser trailer that shows off the new neo-Tokyo-themed city, confirming that grind rails are being added to the game. It opens with a series of shifting logos for the season’s subtitle, Mega, before cutting to a shot of the new motorcycles. We then see several new skins, including a fish-man chef and a lizard adorned in gold rings and chains, before cutting to a shot of the city that features an elaborate network of grind rails that players can be seen zipping along in the final still....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Shannon Brown

FPS Game Tropes That Make No Sense

First-Person Shooters are the biggest genre in video gaming. The immersive game experience is one of the best ways to take in a story or playing mechanic. Despite this, the genre is riddled with tropes that take you out of that immersive-ness due to their ridiculousness. RELATED:Best Co-Op Shooters We get that an utterly realistic experience wouldn’t be that much fun, but FPS tropes are some of the most ingrained things in video games....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Alicia Moody

Genshin Impact: Daily Activities You Should Do

If you are new toGenshin Impact, logging into this vast, magical world every day can feel equal parts exhilarating and overwhelming. As Genshin Impact is an ever-expanding game, there is always a plethora of new content for you to sink your teeth into across the fantastical world of Teyvat. Related:Is Genshin Impact Worth Playing? While this evolving world is incredibly enthralling for fans of the series, newer players may feel overwhelmed by the sheer size of the game, and the numerous daily tasks that offer a variety of different rewards....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Brittany Ramos

Hackers Threaten To Leak Stalker 2 Over Dev's Pro Ukraine Comments

The Russian government’s brutal attack on Ukraine has destroyed the lives of countless people. However, the people of Ukraine have stood strong, fought back, and have even continued living their lives, despite the threat. One such example is GSC Game World, the developer ofStalker, which iscurrently working on the sequel. As you can imagine, the developer has undergone horrible circumstances, but is still working on pushing the game out, almost as if in defiance of Russia’s attack....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Kristina Kramer

How To Be David Sandevistan In Cyberpunk 2077

Quick Links The adaptation ofCyberpunk 2077, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, is one of the best anime adaptations around. It’s intense, full of action, and emotional. This adaptation has also left a lot of good impressions on game lovers. In addition to its story which is full of action and emotion, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners also has memorable characters, one of which is David Sandevistan. RELATED:Cyberpunk 2077: Rebecca Berserk Build When used in-game, David’s incredibly adaptable build can provide an interesting experience....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Jessica Robertson

How To Beat Jeanne's Tale In Bayonetta Origins: Cereza And The Lost Demon

Quick Links Although the main story ofBayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demonmay have ended, there is yet another, secret chapter hidden within the title’s main menu. While Cereza’s story may be well and done, the attention yet shines on another: Jeanne. RELATED:Bayonetta Origins: Cereza And The Lost Demon - Complete Combat GuideThe secret, 14th chapter follows Jeanne, and its contents feature a slew of challenging battles that end in one of the game’s hardest boss fights....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Miranda Jackson

How To Complete Stage Three Of Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe

Quick Links Stage Three of Dangerous Dinner inKirby’s Return To Dream Land Deluxeonce again sees you venturing through the fiery volcanic lands. There are a few hidden areas here and collectibles you might not immediately know how to collect. Related:Kirby’s Return To Dream Land Deluxe: Best Bosses So that you don’t miss a single thing in this stage, we’ll take you through the ideal path. This way, you can verify to pick up all the items you need on the way, instead of being left wondering how you reach that item behind a locked door....

May 31, 2025 · 10 min · 2092 words · Tommy Obrien

How To Complete The 'A Bouncy Device' Puzzle In Tears Of The Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas Link traversing land and sky on his quest to stop Ganon. Throughout this quest, he encounters arduous challenges, requiring him to get stronger. With his new abilities, though, he can take on the shrines of the world and gather the means to increase his health and stamina - and if he’s lucky, he’ll be able to pick up some nice equipment on the way....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Douglas Martin

How To Complete The Final Chapter In Process Of Elimination

Quick Links After a grueling barrage of investigations, group discussions, and outright murders,Process of Eliminationfinally reaches a climax in this, the Final Chapter. This chapter reveals all about the mysteries presented by the game and has three challenging investigations to handle in the process. RELATED:Best Mystery Visual Novels If you got this far, you should be well-equipped to make it to the finish line, but it can be tricky to manage your limited time if you’re going for full-completion - those keywords won’t grab themselves, after all!...

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Daniel Thompson