The Strangest Pieces Of Video Game Merchandise

From the sublime to the ridiculous, franchises have been getting creative when drawing attention to their wares sincePongwas the height of video game technology. Whether offering fans enhancedcollector’s editions, unexpected object tie-ins, or just branded versions of products they already like, developers are always searching for ways to make their digital babies stand out from the crowd. Among the logo-bearing T-shirts, mugs, and figurines, some truly strange and unusual stuff has been offered to gamers over the years....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Desiree Castillo

Valheim: How to Make and Upgrade a Draugr Fang

Valheimhas a variety of elemental arrows that can poison, freeze likeValheimfrost arrows, or set an enemy on fire. But there is only one bow in the game that also does elemental damage: the Draugr Fang. The Draugr Fang This bow is a late-game marvel of a weapon. Even at level 1, thishigh-tierValheimweaponnot only deals 47 pierce damage, but also couples that with 20 knockback and 5 elemental poison damage. This means that any arrow fired from this bow is also a poison arrow, all without hunting down all that ooze from the Swamps....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Catherine Thompson

Was One-Punch Man's Second Season Really That Bad?

Many fans ofOne-Punch Manhave been awaiting a third season of the show with varying degrees of anxiety. Some areexcited about what new episodes could bringbased on Yusuke Murata’s manga adaptation, but there are also ample reasons not to welcome a continuation with open arms. Case in point is JC Staff’s disastrous handling of Season 2’s animation, which robbed the series of its former status as a paragon for quality animation. If they are the ones animating Season 3, it will be a travesty....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Carl Nguyen

Watch Uncharted Movie Clip Featuring Tom Holland In Epic Plane Scene

Tom Holland’sUnchartedarrives in theatres next month and the promotional journey is now picking up steam. Sony Pictures has released new footage from the film, which fans of the game series will immediately recognize. The two-and-a-half minute scene is the perfect one to build hype and leave fans hanging to see what happens next. In the newUnchartedscene, Holland’s Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg’s Victor Sullivan, a.k.a. Sully, are seen on a cargo plane, going up against Tati Gabrielle’s Braddock....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Michelle Marshall

What to Expect From Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Episode 4

Next month, CD Projekt Red is releasingCyberpunk 2077,which is no doubt one of the biggest games to launch this year. Although the game has been delayed twice this past year, CD Projekt Red confirmed several weeks ago thatit will be able to deliver the game on November 19th as scheduled. Now, CD Projekt Red announced recently that it will behosting the fourth episode of its Night City Wire live streamforCyberpunk 2077....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Erica Richardson

Why These Star Wars: Visions Shorts Deserve Their Own Series

Just about everyreview ofStar Wars: Visionshas praised it for being bold, exploring new territory for the franchise, and telling fresh stories. With all the impressive animation styles on display from top studios to boot, it’s hard to deny thatVisionshas left its impact on theStar Warsfranchise for years to come. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that fans would like to see some of the episodes be turned into full series of their own....

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · Patrick Johnson

Xbox Scarlett Won’t Support VR, But Why?

Microsoft may not have stuck the landing with the launch ofXbox Onein the latter half of 2013; however, it seems to have done everything right in the years that followed to not only change the public perception of the Xbox brand but set a new benchmark for the future of the video game industry. From backward compatibility toXbox Game Passand the upcoming Project xCloud, Microsoft is determined to make video games more accessible than ever been before....

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Jimmy Webb

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Ending Leaves the Door Open For a Key Feature to Return

Summary TheLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomdid what many thought couldn’t be done and expanded the already vast world of Hyrule fromBreath of the Wildeven more. Not only can players explore the areas of Hyrule from the previous title, butThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomintroduces brand-new areas like the Sky Islands and the mysterious Depths. While these locales are integral to the game’s story, the finale of the game leaves several mysteries surrounding the Depths unsolved, setting the stage for a potential sequel to delve further into their lore....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Craig Smith

10 Best Light Side Characters In Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, like mostStar Warsgames, splits its factions into Light Side and Dark Side. Some nodes are only accessible to units from certain factions, and so having units from both sides is important in order to progress the game. RELATED:10 Best Teams In Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes Light Side characters are comprised of the Galactic Republic, Old Republic, Rebels, Resistance, and Jedi. Some of these factions are more powerful than others, but all of them are more than enough to meet their Dark Side counterparts on the battlefield....

May 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1355 words · Todd Martinez

A Couple of Cuckoos Episode 20 Review

The following contains spoilers for Episode 12 of A Couple of Cuckoos, “I Wanna Be An Adult!!!!,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. When it comes to the structure of the story, thesecond half ofA Couple of Cuckooshas been nothing but one experiment after the other. There’s an episode where you almost get a perfect balance between the drama and the comedy, but there’s also an episode where there’s no balance happening whatsoever....

May 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Julie Gonzalez

All Quests in Dragon's Dogma 2 (Complete Missions List)

Capcom’sDragon’s Dogma 2is the long-awaited sequel to the 2012 classic of the same name, except its successor boasts a map four times bigger than the original, meaning there are a plethora of places to explore, NPCs to interact with, and quests to complete. With this enormous playing space comes plenty for players to do, from battling an array of mythical beasts to collecting resources to enhance the many weapons in the game....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Kenneth Quinn

Apex Legends is Finally Adding a Major Feature Fans Have Wanted For A Long Time

Apex Legendshas been at the forefront of the battle royale genre when it comes to many features. Many other games have ripped offApex Legends' ping system, the ability to revive teammates, and more. But there is one important feature that has existed in the genre since well beforeApex Legendsthat fans have been clamoring for, and they finally may be getting their wish. Apex Legendsfans have long wanted a reconnect feature for if and when they get disconnected mid-game from their teammates....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Richard Carlson

Best Realistic Space Exploration Games

Summary One of the biggest and ever-growing mysteries of the Universe is deep space. With a plethora ofsci-figames on the scene centered around space exploration, the fascination continues with innovative minds bringing new and dynamic narratives and a more well-rounded presentation of aerodynamics, astronomy, and physics to the mainstream. Video games offer players the perfect space to venture to new planets, species, colonies, and beyond. These games hit the mark in both space exploration, entertainment, cinematic graphics, and phenomenal characters to relish in....

May 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Clinton Powers