Rasputin’s Return Could be the Final Piece to the Dark Vanguard in Destiny 2

The Warmind Rasputin is one of the most powerful intelligences in theDestinyuniverse. BeforeDestiny 2, he was responsible for the overall protection of humanity and capable of defending against almost any threat to the species. While the AI’s strength has been tested time and time again, in the end, its power to combat the Darkness was rendered null and humanity has since been left to fend for itself. While Guardians are still available to keep the Last City safe, it doesn’t change that Rasputin had become a valuable asset for the Vanguard inDestiny 2, and many fans had grown to appreciate the Warmind....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1085 words · Suzanne Ward

Resident Evil 4 Datamine Reveals Returning Fan-Favorite Story Mode

Fans of the originalResident Evil 4may be pleased to learn that datamined evidence points to the return of a fan-favorite story mode coming to the recently-released remake. WhileResident Evil 4has already been well-received, fans of the series lamented the lack of certain modes in the game. However, it seems that Capcom may amend the issue over time.Currently, theResident Evil 4remake is missing a few thingsand modes that were available in the original release....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Maria Diaz

Rihanna Takes On The Role Of Storm In This Fan Art

Every once in a while, a fan-casting of a character turns out so unexpectedly perfectly that it makes people wonder why the fantasy hasn’t become a reality. It happened with Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool (minus the “unexpected” part, since he was already basically about as close to a real-life Deadpool as anyone could get) and it will hopefully continue inspiring real-world decisions. But for now, there’s one piece ofX-Menfan art of Rihanna as Storm that definitely deserves some attention....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Alexandra Lang

Rogue Legacy 2's Switch Release Brings it to a Console Where Roguelikes Thrive

Rogue Legacy 2is the sequel to the hit indie roguelikeRogue Legacy. Seven months after the full release update,Rogue Legacy 2found its way onto the Nintendo Switch with all the updates intact. Like its sequel,Rogue Legacywas a unique take on the action roguelike genre with how a player would handle death and rebirth. In the original title, players are given a choice of three heirs when they die, with each heir having their own random classes, weapons, spells, and traits....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Kathy Choi

Shoujo Anime With Better Manga Series

It is not uncommon for anime to be adapted from other source materials, with the most common source material often being the original manga. Naturally, the shoujo genre is no exception to this trend, as several iconic shoujo anime have been adapted from their just-as-iconic manga series. RELATED:Great Shoujo Manga That Started in 2022 But what fans have also noticed is that when compared to the anime, the original manga fleshes out numerous aspects of the story and even includes moments that are often left out of the anime....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · George Boyd

Slitterhead's Stance on Horror is Surprising, But Valuable

Out of all the games that were announced at The Game Awards 2021,Slitterheadmay be one of the most remarkable. As a new horror game from the mind of Keiichiro Toyama, creator of franchises likeSirenandSilent Hill,it has a ton of potential. The reveal trailer didn’t show off any gameplay, nor has Toyama’s newly founded Bokeh Game Studio released anything since, but interviews with Toyama and other Bokeh developers have shed some light on the game....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Erin Weaver

Sonic Fans Should Be Excited for August 22

Summary Sega is giving fans another look at the upcomingSonic Superstarsduring Gamescom’s opening night next week. The past few years have beenquite exciting for fans ofSonic the Hedgehog, as the Blue Blur has made shockwaves across several different forms of media. The live-actionSonic The Hedgehogmovies have defied a controversial initial design and the stigma surrounding video game film adaptations, while Netflix’sSonic Primeanimated series has brought hyperactive hedgehog back to the small screen....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Spencer Foster

Stellaris: How to Build a Holding

Players can forge their own path inStellaris, guiding a fledgling civilization from the discovery of faster-than-light travel to mastery of an entire galaxy. Although there is no single road to galactic supremacy inStellaris, Overlord Empires and ruthless MegaCorps alike can boost their chances of victory by constructing Holdings on their rivals' planets. Holdings are a special kind of building that can only be constructed on a planet belonging to another Empire, either by an Overlord on their Vassal’s planet, or by a MegaCorp on a viable planet belonging to a neighbor....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Mary King

The 10 Best Changes to Destiny 2 in 2020

Since its release three years ago in 2017,Destiny 2has continued to evolve first through subtle updates and expansions to more foundational changes. Many would argue that the real push for change began in 2019 whenBungie and Activision essentially divorced, giving the former full control ofDestiny 2development and publishing. From there, Bungie released its first solo expansion in Shadowkeep, enabled cross-play, and brought the PC version to Steam. However, that was apparently just the beginning for Bungie....

June 21, 2025 · 10 min · 2084 words · Kyle Smith

The Culling Dev Talks Pay to Play Criticisms

Recently, the failed battle royale gameThe Cullingannounced that it would be returning, though it faced immediate criticism upon revealing that the game featured what can be described, at best, as a predatorymonetization system, equally as egregious as some mobile games. One ofThe Culling’sdevelopers has since revealed more information about the new system, changes that are being made, and why the developers feel it’s necessary. Xaviant Director of Operations Josh Van Veld opened up aboutThe Culling’snew monetization systemin an interview with PC Gamer, shedding a bit more light on the situation....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Taylor Estes

The Epic First Trailer For Spider-Man: No Way Home Is Finally Here

After months upon months of speculation and anticipation, the epic first trailer forSpider-Man: No Way Homehas finally arrived and it looks to be one unforgettable experience. Sony and Marvel have kept the details carefully under wraps for this film for quite a while, especially when rumors of the multiverse making an appearance in phase 4 were confirmed true. Fans began to develop endless possibilities regarding where this next Spider-Man entry could go, trying to get their hands on any bits of information....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Rebecca Baird

The Last of Us Multiplayer Game’s Strongest Faction is Already Clear

The Last of Ushas established a number of organized factions and militarized groups that would be great to feature in its currently untitled multiplayer spin-off, and that is only taking from the factions that have been revealed inthe few areasThe Last of Ushas explored. It is entirely plausible that remote regions in the United States could have other extremist groups that behave radically, and there are always people desperate to get by during the fungal pandemic....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Randall Lopez

The Weird West Subgenre In Fiction, Explained

Cowboy stories are heavy on classic tropes, packing in everything from drunken bar brawls to taciturn bounty hunters to high-noon gunfights. However, when the tropes of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror get into the mix, they create a new setting referred to by fans and authors as the Weird West. Thearchetypal nature of westernstories isn’t exclusive to the genre, but it does shape the nature of every entry in it. Every modern western must decide whether it’s doing the conventions straight or adding some outside-the-box element....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Emily Roberts