Fallout: Best Non-Human Characters

Originally debuting in 1997, theFalloutseries has intrigued countless gamers for decades with its iconic post-apocalyptic setting, immersive storytelling, and unforgettable characters. While human characters take the majority of the spotlight, it’s the non-human inhabitants that help add depth, uniqueness, and world-building to the dark wastelands. From loyal companions to quirky robot allies, these non-human characters are often favorites among the largeFalloutcommunity. RELATED:What Each Fallout Game Got Right and Wrong with Power Armor...

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1297 words · Ashley Martin

Fortnite Players Point Out ‘Underrated’ Gun in Season OG

Summary ManyFortniteplayers are passionately discussing online what their favorite gun in Season OG is, with the Infantry Rifle being regarded as one of the most underrated guns by theFortnitecommunity. Surprisingly, a large portion of the player base appears to have taken a liking to the simple-lookingInfantry Rifle inFortnite. Launched on November 3,Fortnite’s latest season is all about nostalgia as it attempts to take the game back to its roots. Season OG is a fascinating blast from the past with a lot of beloved fan-favorite features and items making their return....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Heidi Carroll

Hereditary's Ending, Explained

Ari Aster’sHereditaryis one of the scariest and most creative horror movies released in the past couple of years, and the 2018 film has an explosive, unforgettable ending that maintains the claustrophobic and eerie tone of the entire story. Toni Collette is perfectly cast as Annie Graham, an artist who carries around family trauma and who has trouble connecting with her teenage son Peter (Alex Wolff), daughter Charlie (Milly Shapiro), and husband Steve (Gabriel Byrne)....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Bradley Anderson

Homeworld 3 Developers Say 4-Day Workweek is Just as Effective as 5 Days

It’s hard to believe that over 20 years have passed sinceHomeworld 2, the last entry in the iconic real-time space strategy series that broke new ground with its unique form of a truly 3D movement. The highly anticipated upcoming sequel,Homeworld 3, is currently being developed by Blackbird Interactive in partnership with Gearbox Software. Prior toHomeworld 3, the developers at Blackbird Interactive createdDeserts of Kharak, a land-based prequel to theHomeworldseries which brought its gameplay to an entirely new environment....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Michael Barrera

Honkai Star Rail: Great Mine Treasures And Warp Trotters Locations (Jarilo-VI)

Quick Links The Great Mine is one of the Jarilo-VI regions inHonkai: Star Rail. Players will visit this area many times since multiple Trailblaze Missions, Companion Missions, and Adventurer Missions are involved in the Great Mine. To figure out how many Treasures exist in the Great Mine, players can look at the Chest icon in the top left corner of the map. Although the map says there are 11 Chests (10 Treasures and one Warp Trotter), it’s possible to find many more while exploring the Great Mine inHonkai: Star Rail....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Joseph Small

How Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Fixed an Overlooked Combat Mechanic

Summary Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthmanaged to take the most overlooked aspect of the previous game’s combat system - environmental weapons - and turn them into an important strategic asset. There are a lot of ways thatLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthimproved on its predecessor overall, with the combat system getting the most prominent overhaul. While many of the game’s improvements are essentially just polishing up old features, one particular mechanic got what might be the greatest glow-up of all....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Joseph Savage

How the Pikmin Umibozu Theory Could Influence Pikmin 4

WithPikmin 4officially revealed in September’s Nintendo Direct, players have already started speculating what the upcoming game’s story might entail and, in particular, how the fans' umibozu theory from Japanese folklore might tie in. Despite its adorable charm and unassuming design, thePikminseries has already had its fair share of strange and unsettling revelations, ranging from Louie potentially controlling the Titan Dweevil to PNF-404 being a future version of Earth. It’s therefore unsurprising that fans have managed to find out all sorts ofweird details about Pikmin, especially betweenPikminand vengeful spirits....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Christy Mills

Incredible Nintendo Switch 3D Model Looks Exactly Like the Real Thing

When fans are given tools to create whatever they like, amazing things can come out of it. Many have paid tribute to the game franchises they love, but for a weekly 3D modeling challenge on Reddit, one fan modeled hisNintendo Switchwith fine details, and it looks almost photorealistic. The artist behind the Switch model, arnaudcroonen, is a 3D modeling hobbyist hoping to get a job in the field. He only has two years of experience with Blender so far, and on Reddit he participates in several 3D modeling communities with an interested in re-creating many objects from Nintendo games....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Crystal Butler

LEGO Fortnite: How to Get Sand and Glass

Quick Links Fortnite’slatest v28.30 updatehas added a plethora of stuff to theLEGOmode, and one of the notable additions includes two crafting materials, sand and glass which can be used for a variety of materials. Along with that, there are new items available for crafting for players as well, namely the compass and spyglass. However, the highlight of the event was the introduction of the fishing mechanics. For players wondering how they can get glass and sand inLEGO Fortnite, here is what they need to know....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Ashley Oconnor

Mario Kart 8 Reveals New Courses Coming With Wave 3

Fans ofMario Kart 8got a sneak peek at the third wave of DLC content coming later this year, filled with fan favorite courses. The reveal was part of Nintendo’s long awaited and highly anticipated Direct showcase, which featured games coming throughout the rest of this year and into the winter months. In addition to already announced titles likeHarvestellaandBayonetta 3, Nintendo also had a number of surprising reveals includingFire Emblem Engageas well as thetiniest glimpse ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Michelle Hensley

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Review

About three years ago, Capcom released theIceborneexpansion forMonster Hunter: World, which was a critical and commercial success for the Japanese company. Many fans found theIceborneexpansion to be the pinnacle of the series, adding in so much new content and mechanics that it felt more like a new entry instead of just more quests. Fast forward three years later, and Capcom’s nextMonster Hunterexpansion,Sunbreak, is here, but this time for the Switch/PC exclusiveMonster Hunter Rise....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Jeffrey Alexander

Monster Hunter World: 10 Pro Tips For Long Sword Users

Players who loveCapcom’sMonster Hunter Worldappreciate the return of the Long Sword from previousMonster Huntertitles. Unlike the massive Great Sword, the Long Sword provides a wide melee reach while enabling decent mobility. As such, many hunters use the Long Sword for wide sweeps with decent evasion against strong attacks. RELATED:The 10 Best Weapons In Hunt: Showdown (And How To Get Them) Unfortunately, players just trying out the Long Sword might feel encumbered with its reduced speed and the spirit energy mechanic....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Stacy Brown

Most Iconic Video Game NPC

Games are only as good as the characters in them, and most of these characters will beNPCsor Non-Player Characters. NPCs play a crucial role by giving players quests to embark on, becoming their loyal allies or formidable foes, and making the game world feel alive and vibrant. Related:Most Mysterious NPCs In Gaming Some of these characters are unforgettable because they deepen the immersion in the game. These characters add layers to the captivating storytelling, offer companionship and aid when needed, share valuable information, and contribute to the overall richness and depth of the gaming experience....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Rhonda Lee