Harry Potter: The Fantastic Beasts Professor McGonagall Plothole, Explained

Following the success of theHarry Pottermovies,Fantastic Beasts, a sequel story featuring tales from the wizarding world long before Harry was born was developed. Initially, theFantastic Beastsmovies centered around Newt Scamander, an avid magical creature owner on his adventure to retrieve his lost pets. However, the spotlight quickly shifted toward Albus Dumbledore and his fight against Grindelwald. Harry Potter fans didn’t receive theFantastic Beastsmovies well, as they included plots that contradicted the original events....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Christine Wall

Helpful Valheim Feature is Something Other Games Could Learn From

A helpfulValheimfeature that allows solo players access without an internet connection is something that fans believe other games could learn from. Iron Gate Studios continues to evolve on the foundations ofValheimwith regular updates, and some fans have noticed a key solo feature that is being applauded by much of the community. As it’s still in early access,Valheimis regularly patched with bug fixes and new content, with the latest drop including acreative mode inspired byMinecraft....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Makayla Lee

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Bury Matriarch (and Acromantula) Spider's Head into the Ground [Duelling Feat]

Hogwarts Legacyplayers will engage in a lot of combat while exploring the different areas surroundingHogwarts castle. The thing is, players will end up fighting against similar groups of enemies, and one of these types of enemies are spiders –small ones and huge ones like theAcromantulaandMatriarch. When fighting these spiders, players might get some Dueling Feats, which are the challenges that appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen. These are optional, so the player doesn’t have to do them unless they really want to, but they offersome XP towards leveling upand some cosmetic items that can be redeemed in the Challenges section of the main menu....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Crystal James

How Did 65 Manage To Mess Up Adam Driver Fighting Dinosaurs?

Summary With the simple yet effective elevator pitch of Adam Driver fighting dinosaurs, how did65turn out so awful? It had one of the most exciting trailers of the year, with Kylo Ren crash-landing on a prehistoric Earth and contending with bloodthirsty dinosaurs.65was hyped up to beEvent HorizonmeetsJurassic Park. All it had to do to succeed as a movie was to succeed as solid pulp entertainment. At the very least, it should’ve played like a mediocre episode ofBlack Mirror....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Jennifer Olson

How to Be More Powerful in Palworld

Summary From trailers, it’s kind of hard to tell whatPalworldis. Does this game have a sprawling story like thePokemongames? No, but there are NPCs, quests, and even an evil organization in the realm of Team Rocket. It also has catching mechanics like inPokemon, except with a few alterations to gameplay. For example, players can attack Pals in battle with weapons, and Pals can, in turn, carry weapons too. Besides the RPG-catching mechanics,Palworldis also a survival gamein an open world....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · John Oliver

Kingdom Hearts' Castle Oblivion and Its Role in the Franchise Explained

Square Enix’sKingdom Heartsfranchise stands out for setting its epic long-form narrative in a universe that blendsFinal Fantasyand Disney properties. Many of the games take place across Disney Worlds inspired by classics ranging fromSteamboat WillietoFrozen, but there are also plenty of places unique to the series that build upon its internal lore while offering crossovers like Scrooge McDuck andFF7’s Aerithfound together in Hollow Bastion. One of the more interesting original locales inKingdom Heartsis Castle Oblivion, a place Sora, Donald, and Goofy first encounter inKingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Megan White

Last Minute Destiny 2 Checklist Before Beyond Light Releases

Destiny 2will forever change with the launch ofBeyond Lighton November 10. Players will experience Darkness powers for the first time everin the form of Stasis, but also say goodbye to many aspects of the game that they may have become used to. The list is extensive, and there are only a few short days to go, so here are some of the high priority items that fans may want to complete before it’s too late....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Mariah Phillips

Learn All About The Newly Released Radeon RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT

Summary Afteralmost a weekof excitement and speculation, AMD’s much anticipated new GPU cards have been revealed to the world at last: theRadeon RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT. Although NVIDIA has long been considered a dominant force in the computer hardware industry, these new offerings may allow AMD to regain some lostmarket shareand remind fans why AMD remains a valuable source of useful components. PC gamers who take advantage of pre-ordering either theRadeon RX 7800 XT or 7700 XTbefore its official release date on September 6th will also receive a free copy of the upcoming epic Sci-Fi/PRGStarfieldat no additional costs....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Robert Finley

LOTR: Why Did Sauron Gift Rings Of Power To The Dwarves?

Quick Links During the Second Age of Middle Earth, Sauron and the Elven smiths in Eregion, whom he had deceived into helping him, crafted 19 rings of power. InThe Lord of the Rings, these rings went to three different races in Middle Earth. Although Sauron tricked the Elves into crafting these rings, he used his own power to corrupt the rings. This would allow him to eventually link all of them to the power of the One Ring that he would forge himself in the fires of Mount Doom....

May 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1539 words · Ruben Sutton

Metroid Prime Remastered Fan Makes Custom Instruction Manual For The Game

Physical instruction manuals for video games have largely gone the way of plastic cartridges, but one passionate fan has created one forMetroid Prime Remastered. As was the case with many releases in the Nintendo GameCube era, the originalMetroid Primeincluded a full-color instruction booklet that went over the game’s control scheme, listed the various power-ups that seasoned bounty hunter Samus Aran could collect during her latest high-risk mission, and even featuredsome background lore aboutMetroid’s ancient Chozoand the monstrous Space Pirates....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Bruce Stone

Narita Boy: How Long to Beat

A new 2D action platformer is out into the world, andNarita Boyis finally in the hands of fans who have been waiting since the game’s Kickstarter campaign launched in 2017. This retro-styled adventure has been generally well-received by fans and critics alike, with many praising its painstakingly crafted visuals. The game isn’t without its drawbacks, as many critics have also noted that whilemarketed as a Metroidvania game, the game falls flat on being a true representation of the genre....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Gail Shaw

Naruto: Why The Chunin Exams Make No Sense

It’s no secret that the Chunin exams arc is by far one of the most popular arcs in the entireNarutoseries, focusing on character development, world-building, and showcasing some of the best one-on-one fights so far. While the series may have nailed down every aspect of the arc in terms of storytelling, the Chunin exams itselfare riddled with inconsistenciesand incongruous elements that barely make sense from an in-universe perspective. The exams are meant to test shinobi in every way possible, from wits and judgment to strength and skills, and while the first and last part of the Chunin exams are perfectly in-line with this concept, the Forest of Death seems rather extreme in testing a group of rookie Genin....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Ian Jordan

Need for Speed Unbound Highlights One Sorely Missed Feature From Consoles

Need for Speed Unboundis a flashy game, featuring celebrities, designer clothing, and luxury. However,Unbounddoesn’t value over substance, and racing fans can expect a genuinely challenging experience. As racers slide sideways around corners, they’ll be energized by blaring music that seems perfectly curated for the action. While the soundtrack is great, it would be phenomenal if gamers could craft a custom radio where their own music could be played. Having a custom radio on consoles isn’t an impossible feat, as there have been games in the past that have done this....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Tara Walters