A Couple of Cuckoos Episode 18 Review

The following contains spoilers for Episode 18 of A Couple of Cuckoos, “Who is That Person…?,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. Although the second part ofA Couple of Cuckooshas numerous mediocre episodes,a couple of gems manage to slip through the crackand onto our screen. Last week’s episode 17 is one of those gems. It’s not even a stretch to say that episode 17 is one of the best episodes in this part of the series....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1070 words · Jordan Abbott

Adorable Pikachu Camera Releasing Soon

The Pokemon Company and Canon will be releasing the Canon iNSPiC Rec Pikachu, aPokemon-themed camera, later this month. The camera features Pikachu, as the name suggests, but also features cameos by a few additional iconic Pokemon. Although not the focus of every story set in thePokemonuniverse, Pikachu is perhaps the most well-known of the series' creatures. This is surely due to Pikachu’s starring role as Ash’s first partner Pokemon in thePokemonanime....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Juan Williams

Alan Wake 2 Can't Struggle in One Area Where Its Predecessor Shined

Summary A game’s score and soundtrack are an important but sometimes overlooked part of its experience. An appropriate and well-composed soundscape can add an immersive layer to its other components to truly unite the experience and make a title that much more memorable. Conversely, a poorly implemented one will drag a game down and distract from it, even if the other elements are otherwise enjoyable and well-implemented.Sound design in survival horror gamesoften needs to have more care and attention given to it versus other genres....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Regina Peterson

All Infamous Games, Ranked

Summary Infamousis an action-adventure series that was first created by Sucker Punch Productions and Published by Sony Entertainon the PlayStation 3in 2009. This game followed the character, Cole MacGrath. After finding himself in the center of an explosion that wiped out several city blocks, Cole wakes up with some newly discovered electricity powers. Becoming quite the shift from the developer’s original series ofSly Cooper, players are free to explore the grungy fictional city known as Empire City as they encounter various scenarios that force them to either be good or bad....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Sarah Bass

Anime Characters With Saddest Backstories

Summary A character’s backstory can make or break them, and they enable the viewers to understand them on a deeper level. It’s important in any medium, andanimeis no exception. The vast number of anime out there means that there are thousands of characters with different backstories. Each unique backstory allows the characters to stand out from the crowd. Across different series, many suffer from a troubled past, which plays a key role in shaping their personalities....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1376 words · Pamela Hill

Best 2.5D RPGs On PC, Ranked

Summary The RPG genre is one of the longest-standing in all of video game history. Having been inspired by the long legacy of tabletop RPGs that preceded them, RPGs pride themselves on offering intense and dramatic stories, as well as in-depth mechanics that allow players to get truly immersed in the action. RELATED:Best Indie RPGs On Xbox The genre still persists to this day and is perhaps more popular than ever before, with so manyRPGs of varying kinds....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Kristen Cooley

Best Alternative Board Games To Chess

Board gamesfall into several different categories, such as guessing games, games of chance, and turn-based tile games. Some of the oldest board games are strategy-based, with Chess being one of the most famous examples. Other ancient variations of Chess include Go and Checkers, which either use the same black-and-white play area or similar strategy and planning to succeed as the winner. RELATED:Best Board Games That Will Make Friendships Go Up In Flames...

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1298 words · Nicholas Nash

Cool Marvel’s Spider-Man Mod Adds Black Panther To The Game

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredwas released on PC on June 23, 2025, approximately four years after the original game’s launch on PS4. It includes a remastered version ofMarvel’s Spider-Manalong with three episodes fromThe City That Never SleepsDLC. This remaster comes with several visual enhancements and improvements, with the most prominent change being a completely different model for Peter Parker. Since its launch on PC, fans have released several impressive mods forMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Isaac Smith

Diablo 4 Reveals Rework of Fan-Favorite Item

Summary Diablo 4has revealed the rework of the Harlequin Crest, aka Shako, which will be available to players in Season 5.Diablo 4’s itemization will undergo significant changes in the upcoming season, promising to shake up the player experience significantly. Of all the item rarities available inDiablo 4, Uniques are the most coveted by players. While there are items specific to each class, there areUnique items that allDiablo 4players can equip. One of these items that is especially popular withDiablo 4players is the Harlequin Crest....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Erica Reynolds

Early Zelda: Ocarina of Time Build Let Link Turn Into Navi

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timewas released two decades ago and has kept gamersspeculating over rumors and theoriesever since its original launch. Just recently, a newly discovered demo build for the game demonstrates early versions of in-game locations, equipment, and even the ability to transform into Link’s partner Navi, a mechanic not present in the final release. This newly surfacedOcarina of Timedemo, originally screened way back at Spaceworld in 1997, was found inside of a Nintendo 64 development cartridge being used to store data forF-Zero X....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Jill Henson

Elden Ring: When Should You Stop Leveling

While it is technically possible to reach Level 713 inElden Ring, that is not something that the vast majority of players are likely to do. In fact, fans that want to participate in competitive PvP should make a concerted effort to stop their leveling at a certain point, which is being dictated by the community. This guide will provide details on what that point is, and it will help players decide when they should stop leveling inElden Ring....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Cody Hughes

Every Possible Ending for Gale in Baldur's Gate 3

Gale is a mage inBaldur’s Gate 3who wasvery close to the goddess Mystradue to his abilities. In an attempt to impress her, he wanted to gain access to mighty and dangerous magic, but as a result, the Netherese orb ended up in his chest. It has a huge power capable of destroying an entire city. To contain it, he must actually eat magical artifacts. In the beginning, this companion is constantly asking for these artifacts fromBaldur’s Gate3players, which is sometimes very annoying....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Harold Welch

Fake Animal Crossing: New Horizons Game is Being Sold on Microsoft Store

For anyone who doesn’t own a Switch, it might be agonizing to see all the fun players have withAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, but they shouldn’t be fooled by a newAnimal Crossinggame on the Microsoft Store. The fraudulent game usesAnimal Crossingassets to attract players, but actually plagiarizes gameplay from something else altogether. It’s difficult to overstate the impactAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshad on the gaming market when it launched in March 2020. As gamers worldwide entered quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the game provided a sense of routine and easygoing fun....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Lindsey Coleman