Cobra Kai: Can Tory Nichols Ever Get Her Turn As The Hero?

WhenCobra Kaimade its debut as part of YouTube’s original lineup, the focus was largely on the nostalgia that fans of theKarate Kidmovie would experience. Heavy on flashbacks and highlighting the high school rivalry of Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso, it was easy to thinkCobra Kaiwould only be their show and that the teenage characters could get pushed to the side. That’s not the case, however, as the new generation’s stories are just as entangled in the rivalry as the old generation, especially as the show moved to Netflix for its third season....

May 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Melissa Hicks

Control 2 Should Add Melee Forms to the Service Weapon

For all the aspects ofControlthat earned praise from critics and fans, the game’s combat is one of the most memorable things about it. Every new psychokinetic technique that Jesse Faden learns, from Launching objects and debris at Hiss minions to Seizing enemies to turn them against each other, adds a compelling new layer to combat. Of course, combat inControlis just as much defined by Jesse’s signature armament, the Service Weapon, and its many gun-like forms....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Daniel Stevens

Dark Souls: The Board Game Expansions Finally Back In Stock

Dark Souls: The Board Gametakes the gritty action from the iconic video game and brings it to players' tables, but fans have had a problem with it recently. Namely, many of its expansions have been out of stock for a long time. While the base game is plenty fun, the expansions add new levels of depth to the game by allowing players to explore new areas, fight newbosses from otherDark Soulsgames, and even play as new characters....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Kenneth Huber

Deathloop: How To Open The Pact Of Smoke Door

The actual “prologue” forDeathloopis pretty lengthy, and although it doesn’t directly say it, the actual game doesn’t really start until Colt gains the ability to infuse items and freely manipulate the loop as he sees fit. That said, it’s still possible to come across some pretty complex puzzles during the intro hours, some of which players won’t actually be able to solve without the ability to hop from area to area and choose particular times of the day....

May 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Robert Wood

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for March 25

With the Season of the Risen hitting the halfway mark, it’s clear that Bungie has found a lot of success with Destiny 2. Already very popular, the online shooter seemingly hit a new stride with the release of theWitch Queen expansion as it is currently the third-highest rated game of the year. While the experience hasn’t been flawless, overall, it seems that both critics and players are enjoying the current set of content with an eye on what’s to come....

May 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1013 words · Amanda Wu

Diablo 4: All Boss Loot Tables

Quick Links Loot lies in the heart ofDiablo 4,and Unique items serve as the ultimate chase for players who want to min-max their characters. The hunt for Uniques has gone through some changes since the game’s launch, and in this regard, there’s no bigger addition to the game than the ability to target-farm those coveted pieces of build-defining gear. Torment-tier bosses were added toDiablo 4in Season of Blood, and they offer players a riveting challenge along with a chance to obtain Unique weapons and armor....

May 23, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Katelyn Anderson

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Remove Mushroom Tree Stumps

While players are exploring the Forest of Valor and the Frosted Heights inDisney Dreamlight Valley, they will encounter numerous tree stumps that are covered with mushrooms. As with much of the terrain in this life sim game, these stumps act as obstacles that fans must remove in order to continue their progression. For those players that may be unclear about how they are to bypass mushroom-covered tree stumps inDisney Dreamlight Valley, this guide is here to provide assistance....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Charlene Johnson

EA's Tweet About Single-Player Games Infuriates Entire Industry

One of the trends that gained the most traction in the past couple of weeks comes from TikTok, where content creators started the “They’re a 10, but” challenge, where they rank someone with the highest score, but then proceed to list a trait that potentially dunks or raises the rating. This trend quickly spread to other social media, andTwitterbecame one of the most popular platforms to check out for funny takes – and also terrible ones....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Daniel Perkins

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Tips for Underleveled Players

Summary FromSoftware’s expansions have always been notably harder than their base games, whether we talk aboutBloodborne: The Old Hunters,Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City, or that brilliantSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceexpansion that, for some reason, was never released.Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis no exception and is designed for high-level Tarnished with the best gear possible. However, even if you’re not one of them and feel underleveled to experience everything the Land of Shadow has to offer, don’t give up just yet....

May 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1334 words · Robert Mann

Embracer Group Acquiring Square Enix Montreal, Eidos, Crystal Dynamics

Though not quite on the same level as the likes of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, to say that Embracer Group is a pretty big player in the video game industry would be a bit of an understatement. Made up ofpublishers including Gearbox Entertainment, THQ Nordic, and Deep Silver, the Swedish company has quietly grown into one of the industry’s biggest and most influential entities over the past decade or so....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Thomas Coleman

Enshrouded: How to Get Shroud Weaver Staff

Mages are often the best when it comes to devastating hordes of monsters inEnshrouded. The spells they can hurl are amazing against groups and single targets alike. However, not even the greatest of wizards will be able to achieve such power without a trusty staff in their hands. The Shroud Weaver staff is arguably the best weapon a mage can use inEnshrouded. It amplifies the damage output of all spells significantly, more so than any other staff in the game as of early access....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Susan Lawrence

Exoprimal: All Rigs, Ranked

Carrying the momentum of their recent releaseStreet Fighter 6, Capcom has wasted no time in bringing forth another IP for eager gamers to sink their teeth into. In a brand-new project, players are put in teams of five and thrown into war games against violent and deadly dinosaurs inExoprimal. Featuring a multitude of high-tech Exosuit options and weapons galore, there is something for everyone and more than one way to dispose of the game’s prehistoric threats....

May 23, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Daniel Davis

Final Fantasy 16: Lost in a Fog Walkthrough

Quick Links The first mission inFinal Fantasy 16helpsteach players the basic mechanicsand controls of the game. In addition, it also begins to set the scene for the story. Players get to see Clive’s past and his childhood. Before catching up to his father’s forces, Clive is sent to investigate the swamps of Stillwind as there are goblins in that area. This second mission could still be considered part of the tutorial, as it teaches players more about combat....

May 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Lori Johnson