Underrated Anime Power Systems

When mangakas and authors create their battle shonen anime world it might be tempting to craft fights until their heart’s content, however, some of the best anime with powers and abilities have robust systems that the audience can follow. Such systems elevate simple slog fests to battles about wits and how abilities match up against each other, how powers can evolve in the parameters of a system and how characters can take advantage of their powers and break the restrictions of the system too....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1478 words · Ethan Collins

Underrated MCU Sequels

Summary TheMarvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) has undeniably dominated the global film industry, delivering a multitude of blockbuster successes. Nevertheless, within this cinematic juggernaut, there lies a category ofMCUsequels that, despite their inherent quality, often remain somewhat under-appreciated. These underappreciated gems sometimes tend to delve into character depths, employ unique narrative styles, and even feature stunning CGI animations. Whether it’s the initially underratedThor: Ragnarok, the controversialIron Man 3,or the character-centeredAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quintumnia, these movies are worth a second watch....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1274 words · Veronica Vance

Valve Might Be Working on a Wireless VR Headset

Summary A patent for a wireless VR device fromValvehas surfaced online. The patent examines several key features of the device, including how the developer plans to incorporate wireless capabilities without losing the game’s graphical fidelity. This device, which could be the next Valve Index, would be the first truly wireless VR headset solely developed byValve. Valve is no stranger to VR, having previouslyreleased SteamVR on the Steam platform. The software allows players to easily access and play VR games with headsets besides the Valve Index....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Nathaniel Williams

Why Nightingale Players Shouldn't Sleep on Recruiting NPCs

While survival games likeNightingaleare filled with animals to hunt and hostile creatures to defend against, they rarely present players with friendly faces.Nightingalesubverts this trend by emphasizing friendly NPCs, both as quest givers or merchants and as recruitable buddies that can make several of the game’s systems much easier to manage. In an interview with Game Rant,Inflexion Games CEO Aaryn Flynnalong with art director and head of studio Neil Thompson weighed in on howNightingale’s recruitable NPCs will help make life easier for the Realmwalkers in combat, resource gathering, and even base construction....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · John Palmer

10 Annoying Details In Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War You Only Notice After You Prestige

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold Wargives fans of the series anespionage thrillerwith content for each type ofCall of Dutyfan. Whether consumers are fans of the narrative of the campaign, the survival gauntlet that iszombies mode, or the wildly popular Warzone, introduced in last year’sModern Warfare, there is plenty to explore and enjoy. RELATED:The 10 Best Changes to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone in 2020 Veterans of the serieswill know that the multiplayer inCall of Dutyis a staple of the franchise, one that is ever-evolving....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1107 words · Martha Berry

10 Pro Tips To Upgrade Your Watch Dogs: Legion Experience

Thanks toUbisoft’sWatch Dogsseries, players can lead a cyber revolution against an alternate history ruled over by surveillance. WithWatch Dogs: Legion, DedSec takes the fight against CTOS in London, where players can now recruit people to become hacker agents - among other shenanigans. RELATED:Hitman: 10 Pro Tips For The Best Kills However, Ubisoft promised more intuitive features that can transform the dynamic players used to have withWatch Dogs' world. In turn, how should players smartly approach their gameplay inLegion?...

June 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1286 words · Gary Combs

Baldur's Gate 3 Director Blames Gaming Layoffs on 'Greed'

Summary Swen Vincke, director ofBaldur’s Gate 3, has spoken out about the mass layoffs that have been hitting the gaming industry, citing corporate greed as the ultimate culprit.Baldur’s Gate 3was one of the most successful releases of last year, and the game’s director had some strong words for the industry. Despite last year being one of the greatest years for gaming in terms of major releases, there was also plenty of upsetting news regarding the state of the overall industry....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Carol Villegas

Best Amiga Games

Summary If people weren’t pulled in by Nintendo’s NES console back in 1985, then they might’ve found themselves gravitating towards a new machine. One that was capable of 16-bit graphics way before the Genesis' blast processing came along. Originally made by Jay Miner, RJ Mical, and Dale Luck, their Amiga tech found a home at Commodore, becoming their follow-up to the Commodore 64. While its first year or so in business was slow, its newer models quickly made it the microcomputer to get....

June 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1671 words · Paul Evans

Best Free-To-Play Games Available on the Steam Deck

TheSteam Deckis one of the most exciting new pieces of gaming hardware released in the last couple of years. It strikes a perfect balance that appeals to hardcore PC gaming enthusiasts as well as console fans who want a simple pick-up-and-play experience. Valve began shipping theSteam Deckin February 2022 and since then, it’s taken the handheld gaming market by storm. With the device being capable of running everything from the smallest indie games to the biggest modern AAA titles, there’s something for everybody....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Patricia Martin

Best Robe & Cloak Gear In Hogwarts Legacy

Summary Robes and Cloaks are at the forefront of the player’s fashion inHogwarts Legacy. Despite the game featuring a random generation of loot, including the stats that players can get on the five gear slots, there’s still a bounty of appearances that wizards and witches have access to, making for each fifth-year student a unique character creation inHogwarts Legacy. The centerpiece of the player’s outfit will be their robe or cloak, and because of that, they will want to know thebest robes and cloak gear inHogwarts Legacy....

June 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1468 words · Sarah Hall

Best Unique Bows In Skyrim

Archery is one of the most engaging playstyles inSkyrim.The focus on landing arrows from long distances is a fun experience that nothing else can compare to. Combining archery with stealth also results in some of the strongest builds in the game. Related:Skyrim Vs Oblivion: Which Elder Scrolls Game Is Better? Like all builds, however, gear is incredibly important. While crafting will remain the best for most builds, bows have a wide range of unique options that can make leveling an archer easier....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1215 words · Mrs. Mary Hines

Biggest Gaming News of the Week: 12/27/20/2/21

With the year that most people have affectionately referred to as a “flaming pile of garbage” behind us, 2021 brings with it some encouraging (and strange) gaming news. Game Rant has compiled some of the biggest gaming news stories from this past week together into a concise post for fans and enthusiasts to stay up to date on the most important events in the industry per week. Highlighting the most relevant stories, this list is not inherently and totally objective, and will not contain every news story this week....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Karen Olson

Black Clover: Asta's Devil Origin & Abilities, Explained

Earlier on inBlack Clover, Asta’s family secrets were shrouded in mystery. When he is revealed to possess a Five-leaf Clover Grimoire and a demon residing within him, fans and critics' interest in his origin was slightly assuaged by the brief backstory revealed in the anime, featuring the connection between Asta’s mother and his demon. The reveal of this information regarding devils also signifies what is to come for the Magic Knights of Clover Kingdom....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Angela Vasquez