High Concept and Low Concept Science Fiction, Explained

How do the terms we use to describe art develop? Many fans get their terminology from their favorite critics and commentators. They hear a reviewer refer to a director as an auteur, an object as a McGuffin, or an edit as a smash cut and carry those words with them whether they understand them or not. The term “high concept” is frequently misused but can be succinctly summed up. One of the most intriguing elements of science fiction is its endless modularity....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Linda Berry

Hillarious Genshin Impact Video Shows Diluc Fighting 50 Abyss Mages

Genshin Impactkeeps introducing new types of enemies with every other update. For example,Genshin ImpactVersion 2.6 has added a brand-new monster named the Ruin Serpent which can be found in the Chasm. While each of the new opponents seems stronger than the previous one, players often struggle against some of the first enemy types like the infamous Abyss mages. A new post on theGenshin Impactsubreddit shows a hilarious video featuring one of the most popular characters fighting a large group of enemies....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Kelly Hanson

How Persona 5 and Shin Megami Tensei 5 Define Each Franchise's Future

The mainShin Megami Tenseiseries has felt pushed off to the side by itsPersonaspin-offs for a long time now, so it’s good to have a new entry on modern hardware inShin Megami Tensei 5.SMT5was impressive enough to be nominated for best RPG at The Game Awards 2021, and if it can make its way onto more powerful hardware, this should be a hit that JRPG fans talk about for years to come....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Benjamin Moore

How To Get Stretched Resolution in Fortnite

Quick Links FortniteBattle Royale throws players onto an everchanging island where they must compete to be the last player or squad standing. Whether it’s Battle Royale, Zero Build, or the chaotic action of Reload, everyone is striving toclaim a Victory Royale.To gain an edge in the competition, some players and pros turn tousing a stretched resolutionin their game. A stretched resolution can offer a range of benefits, including an FPS boost and improved visibility on the battlefield....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Caitlin Mejia

Marvel's Spider-Man: The Most Comic-Accurate Characters

Comic book characters are adored for their design and personality that are put on comic pages. With each depiction, elements of that character remain, even if the character, like Spider-Man, isover 60 years old. The characters from the Marvel Comics are iconic, and the depiction of these characters inMarvel’s Spider-Mantakes some but not many creative liberties on their comic accuracy. RELATED:Marvel: Characters Killed By Spider-Man In The Comics With a plethora of rogues, allies, and other sorts, the legacy of Spider-Man is well represented inMarvel’s Spider-Man....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Mary Khan

MultiVersus Hints at Surprise Upcoming Fighter

MultiVersusis just a day away from its first major update since it soft-launched its Open Beta. First will comeMultiVersusSeason 1 and an accompanying battle pass. Then both Morty and Rick will follow in the weeks ahead. YetMultiVersusdeveloper Player First Games is already looking toward the future and the addition of many more fighters. To players' surprise, what could be a teaser for an upcoming character was recently shared on social media....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Amber Snow MD

NieR Replicant: A Child's Final Chance Side Quest Walkthrough

As players progress throughNieR Replicant’sside quests they will realize that the rewards received for completing each quest will vary drastically. While some quests may reward players with thousands of gold, others may reward nothing at all. One of the most useful rewards thatNieR Replicantplayers are able to receive in the game is permanent shop discounts. In the sidequest, “A Child’s Final Chance” players are able to earn a permanent discount on all items purchased at the village grocer by completing a brief quest....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Julia Wilson

Nintendo Could Revive the Older Pokemon Games’ Multiplayer

Pokemonhas evolved as times changed. Throughout the years, it was able to successfully preserve one core part of its identity: its multiplayer component. Indeed, as the old slogan said: “Gotta Catch’em All!”, but to do that, the player either needed a friend with the right game to get version exclusives, or an entirely separate system and game alongside their main ones.Pokemon’s multiplayer was always at the core of the franchise’s identity, and even though events like trades and battles have changed, the very thing that makesPokemonappealing has remained the same to this day....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Stephanie Willis

Nintendo Surprise-Launches A Free New Switch Game

Nintendohas seen success with its latest console the Switch, not only because of its portable features but also because of its great roster of games. TheNintendo Switch has been a commercial hitand many players have enjoyed the console while staying at home during the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus. Nintendo is now offering a game for free that will likely help players pass the time while indoors and it will also allow people to do some exercise....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Beverly Brown

Nintendo Updates List of Top-Selling Nintendo Switch Games

Nintendo has updated the list of top-selling games on theSwitchas of July 10, 2025. Released in 2017,Nintendo Switchis currently one of the best-selling gaming consoles of all time, as it has sold 122.55 million as of the end of 2022. This number means that the Nintendo Switch has officially outsold the PlayStation 4, with only the PS2 and Nintendo DS above it. In addition to strong hardware sales, somemajor Nintendo Switch first-party exclusiveshave sold tens of millions of copies, including new entries inThe Legend of Zelda,Animal Crossing,Mario, andPokemonfranchises....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Allison Hubbard

One Beloved Wild Hunt Feature is in a Win-Win Situation With Witcher 4

Summary Though virtually nothing official is known about it yet,The Witcher 4is still one of the most anticipated games in development right now. Following its tentative announcement in October 2022, CD Projekt Red confirmed thatThe Witcher 4- codenamed Project Polaris - would be just the first installment in a newWitcherseries, set to be some kind of sequel to boththe originalWitchertrilogyand the original novels the video games are based on. Naturally, this has led to some pretty rabid speculation among fans, most of which has revolved around the sequel’s potential protagonist, and its setting....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · Krystal Howell

One Idle Animation in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the Perfect In-Game Display of Customization

Customization down to minute details can often be fun, but it is also a little bit unfortunate when players acknowledge how few times those cosmetic preferences will even be shown in-game.Red Dead Redemption 2’s customizationis a great example of how fine, ornamental finishes on a revolver may never be seen up-close while in-game, though it is still fantastic knowing that the pistol is coated in a finish or design that the player has selected....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Brandon Fernandez

One Piece: The Lunarian Race, Explained

Eiichiro Oda’s world ofOne Pieceis quite diverse and, over the years, he has introduced several races, many of which have played a key role in the overarching plot of the story. The many races in theOne Pieceworld are linked intrinsically to the secrets of theOne Pieceand the Void century itself. Fans have seen the likes of Fishman being extremely important to the plot. RELATED:One Piece: The Legendary Awakening Of The Mero Mero no Mi, Explained...

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Joan Richard