Skull and Bones: The Real History of the Indian Ocean

Though it may not seem it at first glance, history has always been a vital part of the gaming industry. From early titles likeWolfenstein 3Dall the way up tomodern series likeAssassin’s Creed, history is baked into the DNA of countless gaming franchises, and though some series take an alternate approach to their respective subject matter, real-world inspirations are still prevalent. Ubisoft’s upcomingSkull and Bonesis taking such an approach, setting its sea-faring adventure in the 17th century and on the Indian Ocean....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Matthew Dawson

Skyrim: Impatience Of A Saint Quest Guide

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis jam-packed with unique and engaging quests for players to pursue. While the base game features an incredible variety of side quests, theDawnguardDLC offers even more. The"Impatience of a Saint"side quest is one such addition, and it’s arguably one of the more challenging quests in the entire DLC. RELATED:Skyrim: Forgetting About Fjola Quest Guide Skyrim’s “Impatience of a Saint” quest tasks the Dragonborn withexploring the Soul Cairnandfinding ten lost pages for Saint Jiub....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · Dale Erickson

Skyrim: The Lore Behind the Dragon Priest Masks Explained

There is an incredible amount of content for players to find and experience throughout a playthrough inSkyrim. However, there are still some enemies and quests that stand out among the rest and have become memorable pieces of content beloved by the game’s massive community of fans. One of these isSkyrim’s Dragon Priests. Dragon Priests were an entirely new enemy type introduced inSkyrim, and although they later appeared inElder Scrolls Online, their introduction inSkyrimwas an impactful addition that players enjoyed....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Doris Bennett

Sons of the Forest Fans Shouldn't Miss Out on Serum

Summary Survival games have come a long way since the early 2000s revolution led by titles likeSilent Hill 2andResident Evil 4, and the wheel of change is continuing to roll thanks to the influx of developers, indie and AAA alike, into the genre. While early survival-themed titles relied on tropes such as zombie hunting and evading the bloodlust of supernatural creatures, the focus of newer games such asSons of the Forestis bringing a new flavor to fans of the category....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Dawn Nguyen

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Mod Gives Leia a 'Different' Look

Star Wars Battlefront 2got off to somewhat of a rocky start with itscontroversial lootbox mechanicsthat were disdained by many. However, the game has since gone on to receive additional content from EA and DICE to at least partially atone, though none of this additional content involves the recent explicit Princess Leia mod currently available online. Two years after it’s release and two weeks ahead of the release ofStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which just received alaunch trailer,Star Wars Battlefront 2has received a naked Leia mod that likely should have been released a while ago given the character’s appeal to maleStar Warsfans....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Jeremy Lynch

Star Wars: 10 Characters Concepts That Were Underused By The Original Trilogy

The originalStar Warsfilm trilogy is (rightfully) regarded as one of the best sci-fi epics ever put to screen. The films' narrative arcs are near-perfect, the special effects are still impressive in many ways, and the pacing of character development is just right. RELATED:10 Games To Play If You Loved Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order That’s not to say there isn’t anything the original movies couldn’t have explained more. Even insuch a lauded trilogy, there are some characters who play larger roles in the story than is implied on screen and some concepts that could have used a little more screen time....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · David Carter

Stranger Things Star Noah Schnapp Comes Out As Gay In New Video

Noah Schnapp recently revealed that much like his character, Will Byers, onStranger Things, he is openly gay. Schnapp decided to confirm his sexual orientation on his own personal social media account. While coming out of the closet, Schnapp revealed his sexual orientation more like it was a fun fact more than anything else. According to theStranger Thingsstar, when he decided to come out, his friends and family were supportive of his homosexuality, and they also claimed that they knew who he was before he came out....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Elaine Townsend DVM

Strongest Non-Legendary Pokémon That Don't Evolve, Ranked

Even those who have never played thePokemongames know the basics. The protagonist sets off on a journey around the region, with their friendly newstarter Pokemon in tow.They catch other critters and train them up to make them stronger, with the goal of beating the Gym Leaders and becoming the region’s champion. RELATED:The Best Pokemon To Use As Stallers A key component of making Pokemon stronger is evolution, the process through which said creature will take on a more powerful form....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1341 words · Debbie Mills

The Best Class Mods In Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivorhas come a long way since its early access release. With the recent couple of updatesadding new weapons, overclocks, artifacts, and all-new masteries, returning players should take heed that their beloved class mods might not feel as powerful as they were before. That said, other class mods have become even more powerful when built right. While players have no choice but to grind all the new masteries for power boosts, here are the best class mods to make that grind easier inDRG: Survivor....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Cynthia Noble

The Disney Dreamlight Valley Community Wants One Pretty Item to Be Added Next

ADisney Dreamlight Valleyplayer recently shared which item they would like to see added to the title. Many sandbox titles give players plenty of tools and options that allow them to build whatever they wish.Games likeMinecraftandDisney Dreamlight Valleyprovide a good sense of freedom that allows imaginations to run wild. ThoughDisney Dreamlight Valleyhas plenty of itemsfor players to use to personalize their avatars and towns, there are still a few objects that some hope will be added to the title....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Darren Foster

The Likeliest Marvel 'Ensembles' for Skydance's New Game

It’s been known for quite some time that Amy Hennig’s Skydance New Media was working on a Marvel project, but it has been kept incredibly hush-hush. However, while it is likely still in early development, it seems Skydance and Marvel are ready to show fans something. Earlier today, August 15, Disney announced a newDisney and Marvel Games Showcase for September, with several games like LEGO Skywalker Saga, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and others confirmed to be there....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Sonya Dunn

Tomb Raider Writer Wants Lara to Evolve Past Her Father

It has been over nine years since Lara Croft andTomb Raiderwere given a reboot following the release of Crystal Dynamic’s 2013 action-adventureTomb Raidertitle. Acting as a reconstruction for the story of Lara Croft, the “Survivor” trilogy has been well received by fans and critics, with many glad to see the iconic Lara Croft have much more development on her character. However, not every fan is entirely happy with the new direction of theTomb Raider, with some wanting to see more independence in Lara for future titles....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Anne Graves DDS

Tyranitar's Treatment in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Makes it a Strange Case

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare in an interesting situation when compared to Gen 8 games because they feature a total of 103 new critters against the 89 ofPokemon SwordandShield, but they both retain the same base Pokedex size of 400. This is a relevant detail because it means that Gen 9 brought back a total of 297 critters versus the 319 of Gen 8, andPokemon Scarlet and Violetalso feature the lowest number of regional forms ever since the gimmick was introduced, with only four....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Michael Dixon