Honkai: Star Rail Fans Are Loving the Aurum Alley Event

Summary Honkai: Star Railfans seem to be loving the newest Aurum Alley event. Titled “Aurum Alley’s Hustle and Bustle,” the event lets players take part in the revitalization of one of Xianzhou Luofu’s shopping districts. The recent rollout ofHonkai: Star RailVersion 1.3 introduced a number of additions to the game, including the new Xianzhou Luofu area calledAurum Alley. Although it’s not as big as other areas on the map, players can still encounter interesting NPCs and puzzles to kill time....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Amber Williams

How Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Holds Up to Witcher 3's Heart of Stone, Blood and Wine DLC

Summary The long journey ofCyberpunk 2077capped its third-act redemption arc on a high note in Phantom Liberty, paired with the release of its sweeping 2.0 overhaul update, bringing the game in line with fans' initial 2020 expectations for the title. CD Projekt Red’s latest labor of love harkens to the high watermark set by Heart of Stone and Blood and Wine,Witcher 3’s two prominent expansions. In some regards,Cyberpunk 2077’s sole paid DLC raises the bar on that set standard, though in others, it falls a tad short....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 951 words · Michele Allen

It’s Time for a New Harry Potter Quidditch Game

One of the biggest parts of theHarry Potteruniverse is the game of Quidditch. Two teams battle it out for supremacy in a high-stakes, and very dangerous, sport. They fly through the skies as they try to bring the trophy home. It played a major part in theHarry Potterseries, and has led to the creation of a real-life version without the flying brooms. Fans of the franchise have been drawn to the magical sport ever since it was first introduced, yet the gaming industry has only ever made one Quidditch focused game....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Vanessa Blake

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Dialogue Pokes Fun at Sequel Trilogy

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagatakes players through every main series film in theStar Warsfranchise, retelling the events of the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, and the sequel trilogy. All of these movies have been covered in previousLEGO Star Warsgames with the exception ofThe Last JediandThe Rise of Skywalker, so while a lot of it is familiar, there’s also some scenes that fans have never seen recreated in LEGO form before....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Laura Jackson

Mad God Movie Review

Phil Tippett’s vision of a post-apocalyptic Hellscape inMad Godis the result of a thirty-year effort for the filmmaker. A nightmare born from a man who considers himself “misanthropic” by nature and was aiming to invoke the fears and anxieties he felt watching the news for three decades. The themes and ideas explored inMad Godare incredibly hard to swallow and will even cause acid reflux. But one thing is certain, if this is how Phil Tippett sees the future, then God help us all....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Gregory Anderson

Most Underrated Pirates in One Piece

Summary One Pieceis known for its entertaining cast of pirates, many of whom are established as being well regarded for their efforts, with admiration or fear, by the world government, as well as other pirates. However, some pirates, in spite of their effectiveness, are less well-known and respected for the full extent of their abilities. While many pirates are often quantified in terms of strength, how much damage they’ve done, and more purely by their physical feats of skill, there are many other ways by which to measure a pirate, and some of those are less talked about....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1375 words · Zachary Luna

Once Human: Best Specializations to Choose

As a Meta-Human inOnce Human, you can actually use the power of Stardust and unlock specialabilities called Memetics. The Memetic system is similar to a skill tree within The Cradle that focuses on improving different aspects of your character. These include physical strength, endurance, crafting, resource gathering, and evenStardust manipulation.Every five levels you get to choose from a selection of randomized Memetic Specializations.These are powerful buffs that can enhance your Meta-Human’s abilities....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Kevin Miller

Path of Exile 2 Releases New Gameplay Trailer

Grinding Gear Games’ upcoming action RPGPath of Exile 2was first announced in November 2019 and, although thefollow-up toPath of Exiledoes not yet have an official release date, the gameplay trailers released by the developer should keep players’ interest piqued until launch. Path of Exile 2will introduce a new storyline that consists of seven acts that serves as a second campaign running concurrently with that ofPath of Exile.Both the original and new storylines will lead to the sameAtlas endgame content....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Jennifer Ramos

Persona 3 Reload: Hidetoshi Odagiri (Emperor) Social Link Best Choices

Quick Links The Emperor Social Link inPersona 3 Reloadis one of the few Social Links that you unlock automatically in your playthrough, and it’s also one that you’ll get early on. Hidetoshi Odagiri is the Emperor Social Link inPersona 3 Reload, and by starting it, you can unlock the Justice Social Link. Since you will get the Emperor Social Link through story progression, you’ll have more than enough time to rank it up to 10 if you plan on getting all Social Links in your playthrough....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Joshua Hancock

PlayStation Japan Releases Weird PS5 Lineup Ad Featuring Tons of Games

With live, in-person events not as easy to coordinate during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are looking for different ways to announce new titles and share new information with fans. Taking a bit of a different approach to the typical game presentation video, PlayStation Japan revealed a five-minute sizzle reel teasing a number of upcoming titles.A couple of PS5 exclusivesmake an appearance, but what really turned heads in this presentation was the odd manner in which the short teasers in the video are revealed....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Scott Weaver

Pokemon GO: Garchomp Weakness and Best Counters

Pokemon GOplayers all around the world have been challenging members of Team GO Rocket for thePokemon GOFest Battle Challenge. While the spawn rates of Team GO Rocket members have skyrocketed, players are also getting more opportunities to challenge the higher-ups from Team GO Rocket. Out of all those who hold power within Team GO Rocket, the one with the most power and influence is their leader, Giovanni. Defeating him inPokemon GOis very worth it due to the rewards offered....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Susan Phillips

Pokemon GO: How to Get Shiny Sneasel

At this point inPokemon GO’s lifespan, there are many different Pokemon that have had their shiny forms released. With the Johto Celebration Event beginning, some shiny hunters may want to get their hands on some Johto-native shinies. While not among the increased spawn rates for the new event inPokemon GO, Sneasel is one of the more popular Pokemon from the Johto region. It also has a very appealing shiny form with its usual black fur replaced with a soft pink....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Jeffrey Conway

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fan Explains Cultural Purpose of the 'Sandwiches'

One knowledgeablePokemon Scarlet and Violetfan has written a detailed post on social media to enlighten fellow players on what exactly the in-game sandwiches are based on, and how they’re actually very significant in traditional Spanish food culture. Fans first got a look at this new feature to come withPokemon Scarlet and Violeta few weeks ago, which will allow Trainers to make their own sandwiches to gain some useful gameplay advantages....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Mary Carrillo