Genshin Impact: 15 Rarest Local Specialties And Where To Find Them

The seven regions of Teyvat are the pride and joy of theGenshin Impactexperience. From their complex set of characters with their own cultures to the bountiful flora and fauna of their wilderness, there’s alwayssomething new to explore.However, ever important for the game’s many processes, local specialties are what make each nation unique. RELATED:Genshin Impact: Hidden Locations You Missed In The Inazuma Region Local specialties are used incharacter ascension, local quests, and crafting....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1193 words · Alan Evans

Genshin Impact: How to Increase Adventure Rank Fast

Early on in their journey throughGenshin Impact, players will encounter a character namedKatheryne in Mondstadt. She introduces the player to the Adventurer’s Guild, explaining that it provides a lot of benefits with absolutely no drawbacks. Though this sounds too good to be true, she’s not lying. That said, certain dungeons and features will be locked behind reaching certain Adventure Ranks, making grinding out experience for this a huge priority for some players....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Christina Valdez

Ghost of Tsushima: Hidden in Snow Guide

Quick Links One of the best qualities of tales inGhost of Tsushimais that they are almost always tied narratively to the overarching storyline of the game. Some mainly involve combat, while others take a more investigative approach. Hidden in Snow is a side tale available during Act 3 in the Kamiagata region of Tsushima Island. Players will need to uncover the mysteries surrounding events at Sago Mill and the secret the townsfolk seem to be hiding from Jin....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · John Maxwell

God of War Ragnarok: How Kratos's Weapons' Origins Affect How He Treats Them

Warning - This article delves deep into some of the main plot points ofGod of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok.Kratos may be the Greek god of war, but he still relies on weapons just as much as his fists to kill things.The Ghost of Spartahas amassed quite an assortment of killing tools since his debut back in 2005, all of which have their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Thanks to his Spartan training and unbridled rage, Kratos wields each weapon with deadly efficiency....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Christopher Diaz

Hardest Bosses In Once Human

Summary Once Humanis many things. A horror survival game, a pet taming and combat game, a story-driven RPG, and afarming simulatoramong others. With its free-to-play business model and engaging world map, it is a game that can be enjoyed by players that are fans of multiple different genres. There are 5 main bosses, known as Great Ones inOnce Human. The main story arc guides the player to each of the monoliths where these bosses can be found in thissurvival shooter....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · Shawna Shaffer

How Games Like Shadow Of The Colossus Turned Players Into Villains

The “you became the bad guy” ending has featured in many video games over the decades, even as far back as the originalStreets Of Rage, where backstabbing players were given a chance to turn on their co-op partner and take over Mr. X’s criminal gang. Always certain to shock players, this twist was perhaps best utilized in Japan Studio and Team Ico’s legendary adventure title,Shadow Of The Colossus. The PS2 classic was a huge hit and won many awards, and is regarded as a landmark title in the development of video games as a legitimate art form....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Amanda Davis

Lies of P Could Revolutionize Sekiro’s Best Mechanic

Developer and publisher Neowiz has been heavily active recently when it comes to showing off the upcomingLies of P, whichinitially gained notoriety online for appearing to be an indie response toBloodborne. However, from the look of the secondary weapon shown in therecentLies of Pgameplay, there could be a different FromSoftware title that might be a larger inspiration. Specifically, it’s the tight combat ofSekiro: Shadows Die TwicethatLies of Pappears to draw from for the secondary weapon that can be brought into each fight....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Pamela Raymond

Mario Wonder's 'Wonder Gauntlet' Level Shows How a Gimmick Can Carry a Game

Summary The Wonder Gauntlet ofSuper Mario Bros. Wonderelevates its titular gimmick to the extreme, showing how well it carries the game.Super Mario Bros. Wonderis easily one of the most gimmicky games to date for the series, yet it works strictly to the game’s benefit. One of the game’s final stages goes even further, showing how far the Wonder Flower and its effects can go to create an effective challenge. The end result is one of the most excitingMariolevels that one could find, and serves as proof of how successful a game’s gimmick can be....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Annette Rowe

Marvel's Spider-Man Player Creates Concept of What Green Goblin Could Look Like

Marvel’s Spider-Manbalances a fair number of super-villains in the franchise’s first entry as it introduces a new Sinister Six for its own continuity. But aside fromthe Sinister Six that appears inMarvel’s Spider-Man, there are many other villains that are either incarcerated, unaccounted for, or going through their own origins. Marvel’s Spider-Manteased an unidentified villain’s originwith a chrome helmet that had multiple Oscorp Industries labels and blueprints around it. Because it was found in Norman Osborn’s penthouse suite, it is only natural to assume that it is the base prototype for what may inevitably become part of a Green Goblin suit that the distraught father will wear at some point....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Paul Ellis

Marvel’s Spider-Man Giving This Character a Half-Sequel isn’t Far-Fetched Anymore

Summary Half-sequels are starting to become a trendy proposition in AAA games, particularly betweenMarvel’s Spider-ManandGod of Warthus far. The idea is simple: instead of having full-length installments developed back-to-back, studios will put out a shorter entry that is somewhere between a sequel and a spin-off, allowing for supplementary narratives that don’t necessarily behave as a legitimate sequel. This creates an odd delineation between sequels in a franchise, though, and hopefully won’t be any signifier as to what stories are important or worth players’ time as opposed to others....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Shannon Doyle

Monster Hunter Now 61.1 Update Leaks Explained

Summary TheMonster Hunterfranchise has been a staple in the industry for many years. Becoming an instant classic upon its original debut back in 2004, Capcom’s action role-playing game has continued to thrive. With numerous releases over the years, the franchise has continued to evolve and impress its fan base with new additions and features. Eventually, the series even expanded into multiple genre-spanning spin-offs including MMOs and mobile games. Now, nearly a decade since its first release, theMonster Hunterseries has evolved again with the release ofMonster Hunter Now,an augmented reality game co-developed with Niantic, the creators ofPokémon Go....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Deborah Martin MD

New Midnight Club Images Reveal Roles For Mike Flanagan Regulars

Netflix has revealed a new cache of images from Mike Flanagan’s upcoming seriesThe Midnight Club. The series, based on the work of young adult horror series writer Christopher Pike, is set to debut this fall with some of Flanagan’s favorites from past projects set to star in new roles. The photos onNetflix’s Twitter account show Flanagan faves Rahul Kohli, Samantha Sloyan, and Zach Gilford inThe Midnight Club. If you recall, Gilford played the main protagonist Riley Flynn inMidnight Mass, a sleepy seaside town’s prodigal son struggling with both his own faith and the possibility that the entire town may be overrun with vampires....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Joseph Hansen

New Scream 6 Photo Shows Ghostface Killer Taking On New York City

Marketing forScream 6is ramping up, and that means a new glimpse at Ghostface. A new photo provides a clear look at the new killer, though it provides few hints as to the mysterious assailant’s identity. Scream 6is set to evolve the franchise.Neve Campbell will not return inScream 6,meaning her days of leading the franchise as Sidney Prescott are over. The franchise is now led by Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera), the daughter of the first Ghostface in the franchise, Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich)....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Cameron Smith