Posts

Summary The Arrow of Apollo in theBattlestar Galacticauniverse isn’t a mere historical remnant. It’s a cosmic skeleton key, a bridge strung between realms of spirituality and cold, hard science. The reimagined series, in particular, navigates these turbulent waters where belief systems and scientific revelations collide. The Arrow, an emblem of Apollo’s divinity, becomes a pivot around which the series contemplates the palpable and the ephemeral. This relic hails from the mythic realm of Kobol, the ancient heart of the Twelve Colonies....

Stranger Thingshas had a tumultuous history inDead by Daylight. First arriving in The Fog back in 2019, the license was revoked a little over two years later, much to the disappointment of its many fans. Now returned toDead by Daylightagain, players can stepback into the role of The Demogorgon, the fearsome interdimensional demon that haunts the Upside Down. The Demogorgon is a Killer that is easy to learn and difficult to master; as such, it’s important to know what synergistic perks work well onthe iconicStranger Thingsmonster....

Summary Destiny 2’s Iron Banner has gone through quite a few changes. The game mode has completely been revamped to not take into account the light level of players, and Iron Banner bounties have been done away with in favor of daily challenges. Two new game modes were also introduced: Rift and Eruption. Iron Banner’s weapons have remained roughly in the same spot, even with a buff to 180 RPM hand cannons which would have technically made Frontier’s Cry an interesting choice....

Summary Despite being relatively unknown 20 years ago, parkour has quickly been propelled into the mainstream as a sport, hobby, and overall daring activity for those wishing to explore different ways of climbing and overcoming obstacles. For many years now, video games have incorporated parkour elements, with some games being based almost exclusively on this mechanic since it can provide so much entertainment value. As well as interesting worlds to explore, parkour games also need good animations and controls to flourish, but some have taken it to another level entirely, setting the benchmark for future developers seeking to integrate parkour mechanics into their games....

Vietnam is the latest Civilization to join the ever-growing roster inCivilization 6. Being added alongside Kublai Khan of China and Mongolia, as well as anew Monopolies and Corporations Game Mode, Vietnam is led by Ba Trieu and has a slew of abilities that make them one of the most defensive Civilizations to date. However, despite being incredible at defending their own territory, Vietnam can also use their abilities to push the offensive in other territories or sit back and let Vietnam’s rich culture drive them toward a Culture Victory....

Following the launch ofDestiny 2: Shadowkeep, players quickly discovered small hidden statues around the lunar surface. The idols appeared to be Jade Rabbit figurines in an astronaut suit and required players to find them an offering similar to the cat statues of The Dreaming City. Thesecret quest involves finding Tasty Rice Cakesand ultimately provides players with valuable rewards including Phantasmal Cores which eventually lead to the Dreambane Armor set. This latest Jade Rabbit discovery isn’t thefirst reference Bungiehas made to these strange creatures....

This is a very big week forDestiny 2players. Yesterday, Bungie dropped its 3.4.0 patch with many significant changes to the game. Then on Thursday, a new story trailer forDestiny 2expansionThe Witch Queen. Players are returning toDestiny 2for the run-up to the release ofThe Witch Queen. Unfortunately, that kind of activity often leads to issues, including exploits. One such example, an infinite seasonal XP exploit tied to Twitch, has now been corrected....

Doom Eternal: Ancient Gods Part 2seems have to nicely wrapped up the reboot of the series with a pretty bow. There were plenty of calls for the final piece ofDoom Eternalto go big, and it certainly did that. More than wrapping up the storyline that started with the 2016 version ofDoom, the final piece of DLC seems to be hinting at what comes next. Bethesda and id Software have both said this storyline might be over, but the universe isn’t completely mined....

The past few years have seen more and more Soulslike titles rise to popularity, but there’s nothing quite like a FromSoftware title. Whether it’s theDark Soulsgames,the PS5 remake ofDemon’s Souls, or its latestSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, FromSoftware created and defined this genre with its brutal approach to combat, emphasis on passive, environmental storytelling, and a nice touch of dark fantasy. As such, the months and years fans went without news on its upcoming title,Elden Ring, was excruciating....

WhenHarry Potter writer J.K.Rowlingwrote the line “This boy will be famous. There won’t be a child in our world who doesn’t know his name” she had no idea how true those words would become. Harry Potter is one of the most loved series of modern generations, and has been translated into over 60 languages, so that fans can enjoy it across the globe. The themes in the series speak to people on so many levels, of friendship, of compassion, of bravery, and most of all, love in the face of great tragedy....

While Valve’s game output isn’t as big as it was in the mid-2000s, the Washington-based developer has plenty of IPs that are beloved to this day. One of these is the seminal first-person puzzle gamePortal, with the puzzles and witty writing still holding up. Fans have maintained interest in the franchise through mods and fanmade creations, ranging from completeoverhauls ofPortal 2to a demake that makes it look like it was built for the Nintendo 64....

Far Cry 6will take place in Yara, a fictional Caribbean nation caught in a fight between an iron-fisted dictator and a divided revolution. Anton Castillo rules Yara under an oppressive regime he inherited from his father, and is preparing his young son Diego to take over one day. Diego could be the most important character inFar Cry 6. Not only does he have the future of Yara in his hands, but Diego could be Ubisoft’s biggest opportunity to makeFar Cry 6stand out against the other games in the series....

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniais set to bring theAnt-Mantrilogy to a close. Ahead of its release, three new clips for the film have been released, and they tease a story fraught with tension between Scott (Paul Rudd) and his daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton). Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniais set to focus on Scott’s newfound fame followingAvengers: Endgame.In the years since the battle against Thanos (Josh Brolin),Scott Lang wrote a memoir(which is now real and available for sale) which chronicled his time with the Avengers....