How Gears Tactics on Xbox Series X Stacks Up

Microsoft just launched its Xbox Series X console with a slew of new games alongside it. This includes the long-awaited console port of the turn-based strategyGears of Warspin-off gameGears Tactics, which released earlier this year to mostly positive reviews. Now thatGears Tacticsis out on Xbox Series X, some fans may be wondering how it plays when compared to the PC version of the game. Whenever a game primarily built for PCs is ported to consoles, there is some concern about how it will translate....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Jessica Smith

How To Get Dawnmaster's Crest in BG3

Rosymorn Monastery is a very interesting location where you will meet the Githyanki people and also have the opportunity to get one of the first legendary items inBaldur’s Gate 3,The Blood of Lathander. When you find it, the narrator will warn you that this weapon should not be taken because it can lead to unexpected consequences. If players want to do everything by the book, they will have to find the Dawnmaster’s Crest first....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Lauren Stanley

If Marvel’s Wolverine Pulls From Comics, One Era May Be a Major Influence

As one of the most anticipated comic-book-based video games at the moment,Marvel’s Wolverineis a release that instills a lot of excitement. The end of 2023 brought one of the biggest gaming stories of the year with mountains of information revealed aboutMarvel’s Wolverine, and although this has given some insight into the game, it remains quite mysterious and unfortunate that they were revealed like that in the first place. Insomniac has brought forth some great superhero games with its belovedSpider-Mantitles....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Donald Adams

James Gunn Corrects Steven Soderbergh's Suggestions About Superheroes

The superhero film genre’s PG-13 tag often involves cutting certain aspects both DC and Marvel comics aren’t as shy to talk about, with sex being right at the top of the list. Nevertheless,The Suicide Squaddirector andPeacemakerseries creator James Gunn recently came out against Steven Soderbergh’s opinions on the matter, claiming there were plenty of steamy scenes to go along with the superpowered action. Gunn’s comments came on the back of a statement Soderbergh (Ocean’s ElevenandMagic Mike) recently made, expressing his distaste for the genre due to what he perceives as a complete lack of room for the sex lives of all these superheroes....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Dawn Torres

Kevin Feige Almost Killed Off Jon Favreau's Happy Hogan In Iron Man 3

While Happy Hogan has played a kind of uncomfortable father figure in the Tom Holland-starringSpider-Manfilms, there was a time when he wouldn’t have even appeared. That’s because the original plan for Jon Favreau’s character was to die inIron Man 3, until the actor/director came up with a better idea. While Favreau has mostly just made appearances in the latestSpider-Manmovies as well as other installments in the MCU, there was a time when he was more directly involved in how they turned out....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Rachel Hunt

LEGO Fortnite: How to Get a Compass (& How it Works)

Quick Links A new update was released forLEGO Fortnite, and it has marked the debut of a new item in the game, the Compass. Fortnite’s v28.30 Updatewas themed around fishing, allowing players to craft fishing rods and adding a new dynamic to the game. Along with that, there were some other additions to the game as well, such as the introduction of crafting items like sand and glass, and handy tools like the spyglass....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Andrew Evans

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition?

WithMass Effect Legendary Editionright around the corner, it’s time for fans and newcomers to prepare themselves for the journey ahead. TheMass Effectseries has been around since its debut in 2007 and has a dedicated and extensive fanbase. Some players picked up the game when it first launched, while others have gravitated to the series long after its finale. The originalMass Effecttrilogy has been remastered asMass Effect Legendary Editionand will release next month, and players have been eager to get their hands on it....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Michelle Sanchez

Mortal Kombat 1 Bringing Back Feature That Started in MKX

During the recentMortal Kombat 1stress test, players were able to put the game through its paces and discover some previously unannounced features like the Quitality. After months of speculation with many fans assuming the next game from NetherRealm Studio would beMortal Kombat 12, Ed Boon and the development team surprised just about everyone by introducing arebooted franchise withMortal Kombat 1. In this new timeline, Fire God Liu Kang has reshaped the world and everyone in it, sometimes for the more surprising as classic rivals Sub-Zero and Scorpion are now brothers....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Debra Carroll

Mortal Kombat 1: How to Complete the RECIHTR ALECS Klue in Season 6 of Invasion Mode (Richter Scale)

IfMortal Kombat 1 playersdefeat Sinister Syzoth in Season 6 of Invasions Mode, they’ll be rewarded with a special item known asthe Reptilian Eye. They can then use this key item to unlock secret areas in all six of the Season 6 Mesas, and doing so in the Fire Temple Mesa will lead them to the RECIHTR ALECS Klue. As mostMortal Kombat 1players will quickly realize, RECIHTR ALECS is an anagram of Richter Scale: a special scale that’s used to measure the strength of earthquakes....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Jerome Kline

Mortal Kombat 1: Who is Shujinko?

Summary At Gamescom ONL 2023, many developers showed off their upcoming products, including NetherRealm Studios and its upcoming game,Mortal Kombat 1. For some time now, the developer has been trickling news and reveals to fans, and the latestGamescomMortal Kombat 1trailerrevealed more playable fighters and Kameo characters - one of which may have big implications for the game’s story. The trailer in question primarily showed the relationship between Sindel and Shao Kahn, now referred to as General Shao....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · John Brown

Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA, Explained

Summary Back in 2007, whileNeon Genesis Evangelion’s creator, Hideaki Anno, was rebuilding the franchise for a new generation, another man decided not to rebuild it, but rather to expand upon it.Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMAimagines a timeline where Shinji Ikari prevents the Third Impact, and with a new audiobook fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to learn about it. Serialized in Dengeki Hobby Magazine starting in January 2008,ANIMAis a light novel series written by Ikuto Yamashita, the mechanical designer behind both the originalEvangelionand the rebuilds....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Jeffrey Mccarty

Patrick Stewart Reveals Why Whoopi Goldberg Decided To Join Star Trek

While promoting the upcoming second season ofStar Trek: Picard,Patrick Stewart recalls the heartfelt reason as to why star Whoopi Goldberg decided to join the cast ofStar Trek: The Next Generation.Star Trek: Picardtakes place 20 years after the events ofTNGand its following films. Picardwitnesses the return ofthe iconicStar Trekcaptain, who has since retired from Starfleet and is pulled into a whirlwind of adventures after meeting the daughter of his late simulated friend, Data....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Vanessa Underwood

Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia Raid Guide, Weaknesses & More

Pokemon GOplayers battle Origin Forme Palkia andPalkia as a 5-star raid bossduring featured events. The Origin Forme is Palkia’s true form, and players can encounter Shiny Origin Forme Palkia by defeating the Origin Frome Palkia raids. The monster possesses impressive stats and a move pool, making it a worthy addition to anyone’s battle roster. The dual Water and Dragon-type Origin Forme Palkia is a legendary monster with aPokemon GOCP of 4683....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Rachel Curtis