If You Like Fishing in Stardew Valley, Play Moonglow Bay

Moonglow Bayis an indie game set to come out in just a few short days, and it’s not one that fans of the hit farming simStardew Valleywill want to miss. Though it doesn’t exactly fall into the farming genre, it’s the same style that cozy gamers who often playAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsand the indiesSpiritfarerandCozy Grovetend to enjoy. Players assume the role of a character whose partner has passed on—though, at the beginning of the game, this spouse, who can be male, female, or even nonbinary, will teach the PC basic fishing skills....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Matthew Gonzales

Is Arcane Worth Watching If You Don't Play League Of Legends?

Video game adaptations are a never-ending topic of conversation and controversy, butArcaneis not like most other video game adaptations. For fans of the rapidly expandingLeague of Legendsuniverse, the series was a must-watch, but what about viewers who wouldn’t spare the MOBA a second glance? League of Legendsis one of the most populargames of all time, with over 100 million active users and a dragon’s hoard of cash and accolades accrued over its years of dominance in the genre....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 812 words · Danielle Mitchell

Is Black Mirror Too Real Now?

Black Mirroris a show that had such an interesting premise when it first aired that it immediately caught the attention of the public. It’s an anthology series about the dangers of technology going too far or falling into the wrong hands, with a sci-fi lean despite the premise of every episode still feeling at least slightly grounded in reality in some way. Part of the initial fun of the show was the horror element, of seeing how far technological advances could get pushed before they were just bad for humanity....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Angela Pitts

Is Dragapult Still Good in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

In everyPokemongeneration, there are a couple of creatures that become team staples due to how competitively viable they are. InSword and Shield, one of those creatures was Dragapult, and it is available inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. Before players run off to catch it, they should consider whether any of thenew Pokemon from Gen 9manage to do what Dragapult does better and whether the ghostly dragon is still competitively viable. With each generation, the nature of the competitive scene changes, and things are no different withPokemon Scarlet and Violet....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Bill Sosa

Last of Us Podcast Series Starts Next Month

Anyone interested in gaining behind-the-scenes knowledge ofThe Last of Uswill be happy to know that the series will have its own official podcast in only two weeks. It will focus on thedevelopment of bothThe Last of Us Part 1, andThe Last of Us Part 2after it recaps the events of the first game. The podcast’s host will be writer and comedian Christian Spicer, who announced the upcoming project on Twitter today....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Stacie Lloyd

Let’s Build a Zoo Developer James Barnard Talks Dark Humor and the Untapped Potential of Moral Choice Systems

Wholesome gaming has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, providing players with feel-good titles likeStardew ValleyandSlime Rancher.Let’s Build a Zooseems to be cut from a similar cloth given its playful pixel art graphics. However, James Barnard, a former AAA developer-turned-indieteam leader, is offering something slightly different: a game with bizarre and macabre moral choices informed by real-world anecdotes about zoos. The charming and robust title invites players to be as sunny or as twisted as they want....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 835 words · Chelsea Franklin

Looking Back at the Darth Maul Game That Never Was

TheStar Warscommunity has routinely grappled with the frustration of canceled video games. While the franchise is known for putting out some of the most pivotal video games in the industry, there have been just as manyStar Warsgames that have never seen the light of day. Some of these canceled games are more notable than others, like the more recent Project Ragtag from Visceral Games, andStar Wars1313that was dropped as a result of Disney’sStar Warsacquisition....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · Troy Hughes

LOTR: If Trolls Turn To Stone In Daylight, Why Don't The Trolls Who Fight In The Battle Of Minas Tirith?

During the final chapter of Book 1 of theFellowship of the Ring, entitled ‘Flight to the Ford,’ the company of four hobbits led by Aragorn the ranger are making their way to Rivendell, having just faced the Ringwraiths in a perilous encounter at Weathertop. They are journeying through lands known as troll country, and Merry and Pippin are terrified as they find 3 trolls whilst scouting the path ahead of the others....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Michael Bond

My Time at Sandrock: Where to get Tin

Quick Links Early inMy Time at Sandrock, players will need to find tons of different materials in order to build everything they wish to make. Not only will they have to scrounge the area around their homes for rocks, wood, and other basics, but they will also need to learn to make bronze. How to Make Bronze in Sandrock to make bronze for items like thebronze pickhammer inMy Time at Sandrock, players will need to first smelt some bronze....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Patricia Jones

Noteworthy Wii Counterparts of Multiplatform Games

The Wii was Nintendo’s bold experiment with motion controls. The Wii remote/nunchuck combination made for some interesting experiences that could not be found on other systems. Unfortunately, the console also had its drawbacks, particularly the fact that it was not as powerful as its rival consoles: the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. RELATED:Wii Games That Made Great Use Of The Motion Controls This made development for multiplatform releases a little tricky....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · John Johnston

Nvidia GeForce Now Data Leak Explained

Last month, a data leak concerning the GeForce NOW caused a major stir, as it listed a number of Sony exclusives, including as of yet unannounced titles likeBioshock 2022,indicating that these games would also be coming to PC. GeForce NOW is the cloud-based gaming service fromNividia, which has acknowledged the leaked list of games.Nvidiaclaims the list does not indicate future releases, but rather is used internally for tracking and testing....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Dustin Benton

One Piece: Things You Should Know About Luffy's Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika

One Piece’sWano Country arc revealed quite a lot to the fans about the story of Joy Boy and, at the same time, added a lot of depth to Luffy’s character. One of the most important things for Luffy in the arc was “becoming Joy Boy,” which meantfinally defeating Yonko Kaidoand taking the next big step on the grand stage. In doing so, Luffy also awakened his Devil Fruit. It was revealed to the fans that the Devil Fruit’s true name wasn’t the Gomu Gomu no Mi, but the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, and it is hugely important to the overarching plot of the series....

July 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1657 words · Alejandro Davis

Overpowered Hogwarts Legacy Plant Lets You Cheese Fights

True to the spirit of the Wizarding World, there’s one particular plant inHogwarts Legacythat shines above the rest, and it allows players to cheese through even the toughest battles if properly used. As the increasingly-popular Professor Garlick would often stress in herHerbology class inHogwarts Legacy, taking care of plants can be a highly rewarding experience, not just for the potion ingredients that they provide, but also for the potent weapons they represent in combat....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Laura Harris