Haikyuu!!: Why Kiyoko and Yachi are so Important to the Team

WhileHaikyuu!!has manycolorful characters on the court, some characters who are off the court are just as interesting and valuable to the narrative. Two out of the four members of the Karasuno volleyball team’s metaphorical pit crew are Kiyoko Shimizu and Hitoka Yachi. As the team’s managers, Kiyoko and Yachi have been instrumental in Karasuno’s ascend to success. They are a strong support structure for the team, which is evident in the many ways they have assisted them over the course of the series....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Daniel Mejia

Hideo Kojima Comments on Death Stranding Negative Reviews

The recent release ofDeath Strandinghas divided many over its cinematic nature and otherwise odd qualities, earning it praise from some and criticism from others. Game director Hideo Kojima, known for releasing unusual titles with complicated plots, responded to the idea ofDeath Strandinggetting negative review scores. Hideo Kojima has spoken with many outlets regardingDeath Stranding, including Italian publication Tgcom24. In the interview, he had blamed American reviews ofDeath Strandingontheir liking of first-person shooters....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Carly Russell

How the New Harry Potter Series Can Make or Break Hogwarts Legacy’s Role in the Wizarding World

The announcement of a 10-year-spanningHarry Potterseries on Max has been an interesting topic of conversation lately. On the one hand, fans believe it is too soon foraHarry Potterreboot, and there are obviously fans of the IP who are upset at the fact that J.K. Rowling is an executive producer on the series. This means that she will continue to reap the rewards of the IP for at least a decade longer with a new interpretation that is said to closely adapt her original books....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · John Carter

How to Complete Food for Thought in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Side Quest Guide)

RPG side quests can often be a bit of a mixed bag, and that is definitely the case withFinal Fantasy 16. Some of the game’s side content can be incredibly engaging, forcing players to think carefully about their actions orputting their combat skills to the ultimate test. Others, however, can be incredibly mundane, with players simply needing to press a few buttons in order to get the job done. Unfortunately, “Food for Thought” is one of the latter....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · David Sanders

Interview: Homeworld 3 Developer Talks War Games Roguelike Mode

Homeworld 3is Blackbird Interactive’s follow-up to the legendary series of real-time strategy games that have defined space combat since 1999. When the originalHomeworldwas released onPC, it brought a groundbreaking innovation to the strategy genre that is still largely unique to the series: 3D control of ships on both horizontal and vertical planes. This opened up a whole new world of tactical considerations, with fleets flanking from above and below and emphasizing the importance of positional strategy....

May 24, 2025 · 17 min · 3425 words · Natalie Jones

Mario Golf: Super Rush Update Adds Toadette, New Course, and More

One thing many players found to be disappointing aboutMario Golf: Super Rushwas the lack of content available, arguing that it wasn’t worth the $60 price tag. Before the game released, Nintendo had promised thatfree post-launch DLC updateswere planned and would add things like new courses and characters. It’s now been over a month since launch and Nintendo has not only shared details on the first of these updates, it’s dropping today....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Billy Shannon

Minecraft Player Builds Impressive Dirt Tower

Summary AMinecraftplayer has shared what they call a “simple” Dirt tower that includes an impressive amount of crops. Dirt is one of the first resources thatMinecraftplayers will receive, and this may be one of the most effective uses of the resource. SinceMinecraftwas released, players have shared impressive builds, farms, Redstone mini-games, and more. Among these areplayable RedstoneTetris, a massive medieval city, and a starship fromStar Wars. While these creations often implement many different resources, some players have opted to use only a few types of blocks to make equally impressive builds....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Jessica Baker

Monster Hunter Rise: How to Get Nargacuga Marrow

The Nargacuga set is one of the more popular and stylish armors inMonster Hunter Rise, even among the sets added in the more recent Title Updates 4 and 5. Regardless of whether it’s Low, High, or Master Rank, people love the way this armor looks. But to craft it,Monster Hunter Riseplayers will need to target specific material drops from the Nargacuga. One such piece is theNargacuga Marrowwhich drops from both Low and High-Rank versions of the creature....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · John Clay

Most Common Mistakes In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawlis out, and it’s a beast of a game. With 20 characters out on October 5th (the same day as the Sora announcement, ironically enough) and each one playing pretty differently, there’s a lot for new players to learn. And, let’s not even get started on all the waysthis game diverges from other platform brawlers, such asSmash Bros, Brawlhalla, Brawlout, or evenSlap City(Ludosity’s previous game). RELATED:Best Anime Fighting Games Of All Time So, keeping all that in mind, there’s a lot of little mistakes people are making when playing this game that they’ll most likely figure out given a week or so....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1124 words · Kelsey Mosley

Most Difficult PS5 Trophies to Unlock So Far

Much like the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita, thePlayStation 5offers a trophy system for completionists to make use of. Whether it be bronze, silver, gold, or the coveted platinum trophy, gamers can collect hundreds of awards across all the games that are currently on the platform. While these badges of honor boast different designs than they did on the older consoles, they are still just as sought after, and somePlayStation 5trophies are far more challenging than others....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · John Walker

NBA 2K24: Best Custom Jump Shot

A custom jump shot inNBA 2K24is one of the most powerful tools that too many gamers overlook. The default shot animation is terrible. Copying a favorite NBA player may sound like a good idea but the statistics can almost always be tightened up with some smart tinkering. RELATED:Forgotten Unusual Sports Games No single animation is without weak points. Players will indeed have to prioritize which aspects of their shot are the most important....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Bonnie Watson

New Destiny 2 Exotic Witherhoard Has Major Damage Bug

There appears to be a major bug with the new Witherhoard exotic grenade launcher inDestiny 2that gives the weapon incredible damage potential. Players don’t know how exactly the bug works but it is capable of allowing Witherhoard to take a raid boss' health from full to zero in just a few seconds. As is typical of theDestiny 2community anytime the game launches a new exotic, players began testing the Witherhoard on raid bosses....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Tina Taylor

Nintendo Switch Beats Hardware Sales Record Set By the Wii in 2008

Nintendo’s console-handheld hybrid, theNintendo Switch, has had a steady stream of success since its release in 2017. The ability to take Mario, Zelda, and other Nintendo icons everywhere certainly has mass appeal to a wide audience and that train doesn’t seem to have any inclination of slowing down. In fact, the Switch has just beaten out a record set by Nintendo’s currently best selling home console, the Wii. The Switch was the best selling console in August 2020, as it has been for quite a few months now, and even more impressive is the Switch setting the record for the highest August dollar sales for a game console in the US....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Gary Montoya