Mass Effect 4's Morality Needs One Major Tweak

It seems very likely thatMass Effect 4, likeMass Effect: Andromeda, will do away with the binary Paragon-Renegade morality system seen in the first three games. The release ofMass Effect: Legendary Editionalso saw the original trilogy’s morality system tweaked to be less restrictive, suggesting that BioWare is unlikely to return to the morality systemMass Effecthad when the series first launched. Simply getting rid of a morality-measuring mechanic like the Paragon-Renegade system won’t be enough, however....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Erik Lee

Microsoft is Giving Away a Top Gun: Maverick Themed Xbox Series S Console

With Paramount Pictures’Top Gun: Maverickmoving from movie theaters to households this week, some fans are seeing the massively popular film for the first time, and Microsoft is celebrating the movie through a themedXbox Series Sconsole giveaway. ThisTop Gun: MaverickXbox Series Sfeatures cosmetics that would feel familiar to the film and comes bundled with a similarly unique controller and a pair of fashionable aviators. Top Gun: Maverickis this year’s most successful box office picture so far, and it has becomeParamount’s highest-grossing filmahead of its DVD and digital releases....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Michael Sampson

Microsoft Job Listing Hints At New, Unannounced Halo Project

According to a job listing posted on Microsoft’s website, an unannounced newHalogame is currently in the works over at 343 industries. The title appears to be separate from the team’s work on the next mainline iteration of the series,Halo Infinite,and is described as a “new project” set within the IP’s expansive science fiction universe. According to the listing, Microsoft is looking for a producer to help guide the new game, claiming the job offers applicants the opportunity “to work on one of the most exciting and creative intellectual properties....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Lisa Todd

Minecraft's Warden Is Like a 'Natural Disaster' and Should Be Avoided, Not Fought

Earlier this month, Mojang hosted aMinecraft Live eventthat revealed all the new content coming to the game and its dungeon-crawler spin-offMinecraft Dungeons.The biggest content expansion coming toMinecraftis the Caves & Cliffs update that will bring many fan-requested features to the game and a new mob called The Warden. Now, in a new update video, Mojang developers addressed a bunch of questions about the upcoming new content coming to bothMinecraftandMinecraft Dungeons.Unfortunately, most of the answers given by the developers were vague, given that they are still trying to keep some info about the upcoming updates under wraps....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Jennifer Adams

My Hero Academia: Most Forgettable Quirks

After 6 anime seasons and over 350 manga chapters,My Hero Academiahas amassed a large number of characters, most of whom have a special ability known as a ‘quirk’. Quirks areMHA’s main power system, and for the most part are consistently at least interesting if not straight up cool and flashy. RELATED:My Hero Academia: Best Power-Ups In The Final War Saga The big hittersin the world of heroes and villains have quirks that have now become iconic, such asShigaraki’s ‘Decay’ that decimated anything he touches, or Bakugo’s ‘Explosion’ which lets him detonate the sweat on his palms for mobility and offense....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Brianna Cunningham

New Call of Duty: MW3 Mode Adds the Zombies Ray Gun to Multiplayer

Summary As part of a Season 1 LTM,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is adding the fan-favorite Ray Gun into multiplayer. Previously, the Ray Gun was only seen as a Wonder Weapon inside Zombies modes from previous games, but the developers are making additional use of the one-shot pistol as part of theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Season 1 update. TheRay Gun has quite a history inCall of DutyZombiesmodes. Essentially, the Ray Gun is a one-shot weapon that has seen several different iterations over the years....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Amanda Castillo

New World: Everything You Need To Know About Jewelcrafting

Quick Links Players interested in the Jewelcrafting aspect ofNew Worldwill be in for a complex and satisfying system that results in handy tickets. Rings, necklaces, and more can be made from scratch and possess handy effects like buffing one’s elemental damage or damage absorption as well as many more possibilities depending on the base gem used. RELATED:New World: How To Get 600 Gear Score Loot Though, players inNew Worldwill have to level up their Jewelcrafting skill through creating many bits of jewelry, which, itself will require a lot of materials and time spent at different refining stations....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Erica Herman

Nintendo, Valve, Other Video Game Companies Caught in Twitter Checkmark Troll Chaos

Twitter’s new paid checkmark system was abused within minutes of going live with trolls impersonating video game companies like Nintendo, Valve, and streaming company Twitch. These accounts were eventually suspended but the chaos they made to the social medial platform showed the possible weakness of Twitter Blue’s $8 verification system. Elon Musk’s implementation of apaid verified checkmark through Twitter Bluewas intended to be a new revenue stream for Twitter after the tech billionaire acquired the company in a $44 Billion deal....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Dr. Ryan Hansen

One Piece: 11 Characters Who Improved the Most After The Time-Skip

Summary One Pieceis among the handful of anime that have a time-skip. InOne Piece, the time-skip occurred after the Summit War was over. Luffy was badly wounded both mentally and physically, and when he regained his senses, he realized that he had to delay the gathering of his crew. So, he went to Marineford again with Rayleigh and Jimbei, and he had a tattoo on his arm, that read “3D2Y.”...

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1291 words · Michelle West

Overwatch 2: How to Get Silhouette Icons

Overwatch 2has attracted a huge number of players since its launch, mainly because of its creative mechanics and excellent graphics. Season three has brought even more features, and players can now unlock the Silhouette icons oftheir favorite heroes. Silhouette icons are image-based rewards that have undeniable class to them. Not only do they enhance the appeal of a player’s profile with their nice visual touch, but they also broaden players' horizons in the game....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Mike Ferguson

Saints Row 2: Best Cars

Cars that look cool, and drive fast, are a pinnacle of an open-world game. Many games set in a modern world will have vehicles, but none embrace the fun more thanSaints Row. With an abundance of cool cars tohelp the player look as good as they feelas The Boss of the Third Street Saints,Saints Row 2has plenty of cool cars to ride. RELATED:Saints Row Should Bring Back Some of Its Zaniest Weapons Cars are a great feature for any action game....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Melissa Cohen

Sega Surprise Drops Free Game About Sonic the Hedgehog's Murder

As an early April Fool’s Day joke, Sega has surprise launched a brand-newSonic the Hedgehogmurder mystery that’s available now for free. InThe Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, players will take on the role of Tails as he investigates, as the name implies, the murder of Sonic. Needless to say, this is oneSonic the Hedgehoggame that mostSonicfans never expected to play. That’s exactly what makes it the perfect April Fool’s Day surprise, though....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Joseph Mills

Smartest Political Maneuvers In House Of The Dragon

Summary House of the Dragonhas emerged as one of the most popular TV shows currently airing. The fantasy epic builds on the success ofGame of Thrones, as dragons and political intrigue captivate audiences. InHouse of the Dragon, various characters belonging to many prominent houses contribute to the narrative as the Dance of Dragons begins betweenKing Aegon II Targaryen and Rhaenyra Targaryen. Many characters in the show play the political game to further their agendas and raise their status in Westeros, with several plotting schemes that affect the fight for succession....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Kayla Green