Wuthering Waves: Echo Pity Explained

Farming echoes for characters is one of the biggest time sinks for players looking to build their characters inWuthering Waves. Each character in the game has five slots for echoes that can be slotted in. Getting the right echoes for the right character is the difference between a top-tier DPS and a mediocre one. While players will find plenty of echoes by exploring and defeating enemies during regular gameplay, there is a way to target farm exactly the 5-Star echo that a character needs without having to rely on lucky drops....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Mark Clark

Zack Snyder Reveals Teaser Trailer For Army Of Thieves

The first teaser trailer for Zack Snyder’sArmy of Thieveshas arrived and puts the safecracker Ludwig Dieter, played by actor Matthias Schweighöfer, front, and center. The prequel toArmy of the Deadpremieres on Netflix later this year, and the sneak peek of the upcoming film, along with an official poster, were revealed during the Comic-Con @Home panel, which many of the film’s cast and crew were a part of. The minute-long teaser shows Dieter being recruited to be a part of a team of thieves by Nathalie Emmanuel’s Gwendoline....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jose Golden

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Could Be Setting Players Up for a Twist Villain

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis charting new ground for one of Nintendo’s greatest franchises. This new ground might spread even further than fans think though, as the villain ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis yet to be officially confirmed.Echoes of Wisdomis taking theLegend of Zeldaseries down a new path, ditching Link as the protagonist in favor of Zelda. With that major change in the formula, many aspects of the game’s design have changed as well....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Lauren Skinner

5 Directors Who Mastered Multiple Genres

Filmmakers are usually associated with one particular genre. Martin Scorsese is known for directing gangster movies. Jordan Peele is known for directing socially conscious horror movies. Alfred Hitchcock was renowned for his thrillers, David Lynch is renowned for his surrealistic horror films, and Guillermo del Toro is renowned for blending dark fantasy with social commentary. But some directors have mastered more than one genre. From Quentin Tarantino to Stanley Kubrick, many legendary filmmakers have contributed all-time classics to multiple genres....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 866 words · Matthew Fletcher

A Fallout 3 Remaster Should Re-Use a Neat Trick From Skyrim

Summary Bethesda’s many re-releases ofSkyrim, instead of remastering otherThe Elder ScrollsorFalloutgames, has become a meme. Still, the latest release ofSkyrim,Skyrim’s Anniversary Edition, is a bit more than a simple remaster since it brings together all the best features of the game’s many releases, including the remaster upgrades, every DLC, and 74 different community mods as base game features. This massive modlist adds a wide variety of content to the game, notably including new quests, locations, enemies, weapons, armor, and gameplay features....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Timothy Mitchell

Ace's Best Friends In One Piece

Summary Portgas D. Ace is undoubtedly one of the most infamous pirates in the world ofOne Piece. He was the son of the King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, the 2nd Division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, and the sworn older brother of Straw Hat Luffy. Ace did make a name for himself in this dangerous world. But despite how tough he was,at the moment of his untimely death, Portgas D....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Timothy Mcdonald

Act Fast and Get Asus ROG Keris Ultra Gaming Mouse for $20 Off!

Summary Asus ROG Keris Ultra Gaming Mouse The ASUS ROG Keris Ultra is a wired gaming mouse with a rich feature-set. It has the new ROG Micro switches. This switch has a 70 million click lifespan and a gold-plated electro-junction for durability. ROG collaborated with professional gamers to design the mouse. The shape of the mouse offers a comfortable grip and exceptional control, important in fast-paced gaming. The mouse also includes an improved ROG Paracord, a lightweight and flexible cable....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Caroline Gonzalez

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Players Having Trouble With Dawn of Ragnarok Twilight Pack and More

Ubisoft releasedAssassin’s Creed Valhallaback in 2020 and since then, the game has had regular updates that add seasonal goodies, new cosmetics, weapons, armor, and more. The recently releasedDawn of Ragnarokexpansion forAssassin’s Creed Valhallais causing some issues with players, particularly some troubles caused by the Twilight Pack pre-order bonus. The Twilight Pack contains five armor pieces, a two-handed axe, a bird skin, and a mount skin to join the growing lineup ofAssassin’s Creed Valhallamountsoffered through DLC....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Andrea Daniels

Athena’s Appearance as a CEO in New Tales from the Borderlands Raises a Big Question

For better or worse,New Tales from the Borderlandsfocuses almost entirely on its new cast of characters. Though this is good news forfigures like L0U13, as it allows the adorable robot to receive more character development and get more time to shine, players hoping for answers on some of the series’ many mysteries are out of luck. However, the game does give fans a new mystery to ponder, as a brief cameo from the former Atlas assassin Athena comes with some baggage attached....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Sharon Thompson

Best Retro 4-Player Co-Op Games

Summary There have been so many video games throughout history that allow friends to come together and enjoy a game, either playing against each other or working in a cooperative manner through it. The fun of co-op games has never gone out of style, and in spite of the industry moving forward, some retro games still haven’t lost their appeal. The game industry has increased exponentially since the early days of co-op games, but these games from the 80s and 90s remain just as fun for four friends to get together and play as they ever were back in the days when they were at the height of the industry, as opposed tothe amazing, long co-op games available today....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Julia Parks

Best Things Steve Rogers Did Before Becoming Captain America

Summary While Steve Rogers made history in Marvel Comics due to his many heroic deeds asCaptain America, his efforts as a defender of justice go way before his days of donning his iconic costume and shield. In fact, there were instances in the past when Steve already proved himself as one possessing the heart of a true hero - he just so happened to not have the physical body at the time to embody those ideals in an era where soldiers have to actively defend the homeland from fascists, racists, and other villains....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1390 words · Ryan Burton

Bethesda Denies Allegations From Doom Composer Mick Gordon

Bethesdahas released a statement responding to allegations fromDoomandDoom Eternalcomposer Mick Gordon. Gordon released an extensive written “defense” detailing his work onDoom Eternal, alleging that Id Software put him into unhealthy working conditions, withheld pay, and publicly maligned him.Bethesdahas now responded to Gordon’s assertions, dismissing them without directly addressing any specific topic or evidence that Gordon provided. Thestatement from Gordonwas released this past week and presented his sordid experience with Id Software studio director Marty Stratton....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Daniel Reilly

Breath of the Wild Fan Creates Linoprints of the Five Champions

With a series as fantastical and full of carefully made lore asThe Legend of Zelda,fans can constantly find inspiration to create incredible things in tribute to Link and his adventures. One source of inspiration for gamers is how the beloved Switch titleThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildhas illustrated what transpired a hundred years before the game in its own ancient, glyph-like style belonging tothe Sheikahpeople. One fan recently took up a new artistic hobby and decided to pay tribute to the glyphs of Hyrule’s heroes by making the Five Champions into gorgeous linoprints....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Susan Hopkins