Monster Hunter Should Split Into Two Series of Games

Theupcoming release ofMonster Hunter Risewill be a pivotal moment forMonster Hunterfans, perhaps just as pivotal as the release ofMonster Hunter Worldin late 2017. WhileWorldbrought on a staggering number of brand new players to the series,Risewill be a return to some ofMonster Hunter’s oldest roots. As a portable game,Risewill be similar to every otherMonster Huntergame before it aside fromWorld, but even so, the millions of new players thatWorldgarnered won’t have ever played a portableMonster Huntergame before....

May 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1401 words · Brandy Graham

Neon White: Best Weapons

Summary It may seem like an odd exercise to try and rank cards inNeon White. Rarely are there occasions when players get to choose a loadout, and each card can be useful and necessary in its own right. Even “bad” cards can be “better” if the situation calls for it, and with enough practice, player should always have access to the cards they need. Yet speedrunners and veterans ofNeon Whitewill often seek out their favorite weapons....

May 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1468 words · Whitney Reed

New Bob's Burgers Movie Trailer Shows The Belchers Face Big Trouble

20th Century Studioshave released a new trailer forTheBob’s Burgers Moviethat reveals more plot details and plenty of burger-based fun. The upcoming movie, based on the popular animated series, is set to premiere in theaters on Memorial Day Weekend. The new trailer forThe Bob’s Burgers Movieopens with a sound that will be familiar to fans of the show: Bob Belcher groaning. What exactly he’s upset about at this moment is unclear, but based on the rest of the trailer it could be any number of things....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Rhonda Johnson

One Skyrim Enemy Is Less Intimidating Than Its Oblivion Counterpart

Summary The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis a timeless masterpiece that surpassesThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionin so many ways. Even to this day,Skyrimis still spoken of in high regard. It has beautiful vistas, fun locations to explore, intelligent NPCs, as well as many other things.The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionhas its charms and certainly brings the feeling of nostalgia, with its gorgeous colorful landscapes and a fantastic soundtrack, as well as many other things....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Toni Cooper

Overwatch 2's Support Nerfs Are a Double-Edged Sword

Summary Following the end ofOverwatch 2’s successful Halloween-themed Season 7 event, fans already have a fresh wave of content and balance changes to enjoy. With the game receiving a brand-new crossover event befit with limited time game modes and skins, it may be easy to overlook just how impactful the recent hero changes are for the title. These balancing changes forOverwatch 2are quite comprehensive, with a number of Tank, DPS, and Support heroes being buffed and nerfed to create a more level playing field going forward....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Crystal Castillo

PC Game Pass Subscribers Get the Short End of the Stick

Xbox Game Passis possibly the best subscription service currently available for games, with a massive library and access to many games on both Xbox and PC. The library only continues to expand withMicrosoft’s acquisition of Bethesda, but far more than just Xbox exclusives are available through the service. However, while Xbox Game Pass may be a model for other major game companies to emulate, it is not free of issues. One of its primary problems lies in expanding the service across platforms, to Windows as well as Xbox consoles....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Walter Miller

Persona 5 Strikers AI is Voiced by Original Siri Actress

Persona 5 Strikersis the latest game released in thePersona 5timeline, taking place roughly a year after the originalPersona 5story.Strikersreunites the protagonist, Joker, with the rest of the Phantom Thieves for a summer vacation. The vacation is quickly halted as a phenomenon involving shadows affects Tokyo once more, bringing the gang back together.Strikersis a spin-off title in thePersona 5franchise, taking aDynasty Warriorsapproach in gameplay courtesy of developer Omega Force, the original developer of theWarriorsfranchise....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Sara Howell

Pokemon GO Launches Nidoran Limited Time Event

A new Limited Research event is going on right now inPokemon GOwhere players can catch a favorite Pokemon from the original 151, Nidoran. Nidoran is notable for being the pre-evolution of Nidorino, one of the first two Pokemon to ever appear on screen withPokemon RedandPokemon Blue, with the other being Gengar. This isn’t the first time either of these two have been celebrated inPokemon GOeither, as there was aspecial Raid Day for the eternally battling duo earlier this year....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Daniel Briggs

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Glitch Traps Baxcalibur in Awkward Position

OnePokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer has recently taken to social media to share a video of a peculiar glitch that trapped their Baxcalibur in a rather awkward position during a Tera Raid battle. The footage shows the latest in a long list ofstrange glitches plaguingPokemon Scarlet and Violet. The bugs present inPokemon Scarlet and Violetrange fromhilarious oversights in scripted Pokemon behaviorto less harmless issues with the games' performance. While those problems somewhat diminish the overall gameplay experience, the fandom still appears to be largely unphased byPokemon Scarlet and Violet’soverall lack of polish, as evidenced by the fact that the two games have already sold millions of units....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Jessica Moore

Red Dead Redemption 2's Supernatural Creatures Explained

Ever since its release to consoles back in 2018,Red Dead Redemption 2has becomea global phenomenon, and the game finally arrived in the PC several months ago. Apart from its immersive story and gameplay,Red Dead Redemption 2boasts one of the most expansive open-world environments that contain all sorts of landscapes, people, animals, and even supernatural creatures. AlthoughRed Dead Redemption 2is a game that is pretty much grounded in the laws of the real world, it still features some interesting creatures that are deemed as mythical and supernatural....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Richard Flores

Resident Evil 4 Remake Confirms Return of Fan Favorite Mode, and a 'Special Demo'

In a recent trailer, theResident Evil 4remake confirmed the return of a fan-favorite mode, as well as a special demo coming soon. The lead-up to the heavily anticipated remake of the critically acclaimed survival horror action gameResident Evil 4has been filled with news relating to what is set to return to the game, as well as what is either new or changed. In the originalResident Evil 4, when a player beats the game, they are given several other things they can do....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Brenda Dorsey

Roccat Unveils New Elo Gaming Headset Line

PC players have some new hardware to potentially look forward to, as Roccat and Turtle Beach have announced a new headset line called the Roccat Elo Series, launching this fall. The three brand new headsets in the Elo Series are the Elo X Stereo, the Elo 7.1 USB, and the Elo Air. All three headsets will launch in early October, just before thelaunch of Microsoft Xbox Series Xand Sony’s PlayStation 5....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Jennifer Johnson

Safety Not Guaranteed, Ending Explained

Directed byColin Trevorrow,Safety Not Guaranteedis an indie sci-fi movie from 2012. The movie has warranted a lot of attention for its star-studded cast, which includes a few fan-favorite icons, such as Aubrey Plaza, Jake Johnson, Mark Duplass, and Karan Soni. Trevorrow’s comedy offers a welcome twist on the well-versed time-travel trope, making it an unmissable hit for any sci-fi fan. With a run-time of just over 80 minutes,Safety Not Guaranteedtakes audiences on a fast-paced adventure, crammed with plenty of twists and turns....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Carmen Jones DDS