How Civilization 7 Government Types Could Redefine the Gameplay Loop

Summary Now thatSid Meier’s Civilization 6’s post-launch content stream has come to a close, all eyes are on the next chapter. While no specific details have been revealed just yet, Firaxis has at least said it is currently working onSid Meier’s Civilization 7.Just like with every game before it, this next title will likely shake up the iconic strategy franchise immensely. And one area that definitely needs to be reinvented a bit is the way thatSid Meier’sCivilization’sgovernment system works....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Richard Miller

How Dragon's Dogma 2's Open-World Compares to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Summary Rather than just a collection of dungeons being dotted around a map with random encounters in between, modern gaming’s open worlds are filled with branching narratives, side missions, collectibles, loot, boss encounters, time trials, vehicles, and a slew of other features that would have been simply impossible to implement decades ago. One of the most intriguing aspects ofthe open-world genreis just how different the games under its umbrella can be....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Ashley Olsen

How to Scan Henchmen in Fortnite

FortniteChapter 2 Season 2 has now entered its fourth week, and TNTina has a brand new batch of challenges for players to take on. One of these challenges tasks fans with scanningFortnite’s Henchmen, NPCs that many players have become quite familiar with over the course of Season 2, and this guide will provide details on how to do exactly that. The first step in completingFortnite’s “scan a Henchman in different matches” challenge is to locate these foes, and that can be done by visiting The Agency, The Shark, The Rig, The Grotto, or The Yacht....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Justin Schwartz

Iron Man's Features Could Take A Lot After the Dead Space Remake

Tony Stark’sIron Manhas always been a popular character, especially following Robert Downey Jr.’s performance in the MCU. Unfortunately, the Marvel character has always had trouble getting his feet off the ground in a modern, standalone, AAA game. Of course, there have been two licensedIron Mantitles adapted loosely from theMCU’sIron ManandIron Man 2, as well as anIron Man VRthat released a couple of years ago. But having released to mixed receptions, there has not been anotherIron Manexperience that could rival that of other contemporary superhero games....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Alan Smith

James Gunn's DCU Needs To Put This Neglected Character On TV

Batman, one of the most renowned superheroes worldwide, is known for his solo work. However, true fans of the character will know that even the mightiest hero sometimes receives substantial assistance during his patrols in Gotham City, particularly from his sidekick, Robin, a mantle assumed by many characters over the year. However, none stand out more than Dick Grayson, who was the first Robin and later becameNightwing. While the character is loved by many comic book fans, mainly because of the recent good run of Tom Taylor Nightwing’s comic book series....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Alexandra Gardner MD

LOTR: Pippin's Most Comical Moment

There are many comical characters throughoutThe Lord of the RingsandThe Hobbitfilm trilogies, including Gimli the grumpy dwarf, who always seems to be the butt of someone’s joke, andAlfrid the servant of the master of Laketown, who is often seen slapping fish around, offering bollocks to his master on a plate, and dressing like a woman. But the character who is probably most known for his mischievous and comical nature is Pippin....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Cory Carlson

Marvel's Avengers Players Share Interest in Team Takedown Animations

Since launch,Marvel’s Avengersplayers have requested Takedown animations that include contributions from multiple characters at once. While there are enemies that characters team up against to perform a finisher animation, such as AIM Blitz Dreadbots, players wish that unique animations could be executed inMarvel’s Avengerswith particular characters coming together against any enemy. Unfortunately, fans suggest that despite having intricate, involved animations, they would still have to contend with the Marketplace.Marvel’s Avengers' Marketplace, despite having halved its microtransactional costs in the past, continues to safeguard Takedowns and other accoutrements behind a paywall....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Scott Hall

MK1 Tier List (The Best Fighters in Mortal Kombat 1)

Mortal Kombat 1has reintroduced fans of the series to new versions of all their favorite characters. This restarted-alternate-universe version ofMK1had 23 playable characters and 15 Kameo fighters at launch, all of them characters who had appeared in the series before. to get the most out of every match, players will need to learn which are the bestMortal Kombat 1fighters and which ones are best avoided. While there can be no such thing as an objectiveMK1tier list, most seem to be in agreement that there are some characters who shine brighter than others....

June 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1723 words · Jonathan Reyes

Modern Warfare 2 Leaks Soccer Operators for Multiplayer

The rumors ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2getting soccer player skins appear to have been true after all, as images of two world-class soccer players asCODOperators have now been leaked. It’s no secret that 2019’sModern Warfarejumped the visual shark with various Operator designs that didn’t really fit into the game’s aesthetic, butModern Warfare 2’s launch roster of playable characters seems to be more grounded. With just a little time to go beforeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s entirety of content is available for all players, it seems that leakers have managed to datamine the available preloaded game files for various cosmetics and more....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · James Miller

Mortal Kombat 11 Could Be Adding 11 More DLC Characters

Dataminers have been digging through the latestMortal Kombat 11update files and finding a whole slew of exciting information for fans of the franchise. It’s now been discovered by dataminers thatMortal Kombat 11may not just have a second Kombat Pack, but a third, as there are a total of 42 character slots currently in the game. Dataminers have also found evidence that could point to the identity of these potentialMortal Kombat 11DLC fighters....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Theresa Peterson

Most Evil Characters From Nintendo

Summary Nintendo has been making video games and consoles since 1977. In that time, the company has created some of the mosticonic gaming franchises of all time, includingMario,Pokemon, andThe Legend of Zelda. Each hero in these games is instantly recognizable, but they would not have endured for so long without a healthy slew of popular bad guys to face off against. The villains of Nintendo games may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the company....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Theresa Williams

Multiplayer Games That Are Fun With Bots

More often than not, players expect multiplayer games to be populated with people from all over the world, competing against each other to see who rises on top. The challenge in these games is immense, especially in games where players of the same skill level are matched together to keep things fair and interesting. Related:Final Fantasy Games With The Best Multiplayer However, there are times when a game may not have a substantial player base or people may just be bored of being on the edge of their seats as they compete against challenging human opponents over and over again....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Joshua Aguirre

New Genshin Impact Code Grants 60 Free Primogems

Summary Genshin Impacthas released a new promotional code that grants players 60 Primogems. These are widely considered the most important currency in the community as they allow players to pull for different characters and weapons that are featured on the game’s limited and permanent banners. Players can use their Primogems to buy one Intertwined or one Acquaint Fate. Intertwined Fates are much more popular since they are used for acquitting items from the Limited Character Banner while Acquaint Fates are required for pulling on the Standard Banner....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Gregory Mendoza