Open-World Games Where You Forge Alliances Between Rival Factions

Summary Factions are a huge part of most open world games. Sometimes they’re used for enemy variety, sometimes they’re a choice for the player offering bonuses and new endings, sometimes they’re simply set dressing for the world. Regardless, creating an open world game almost always requires a diverse range of factions and groups. Sometimes these groups are allied, and sometimes they’re bitter rivals. It’s rare that players can change these dynamics....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words · Charles Walsh

Path of Exile 2 Needs to Bite The Bullet Patch 0.2.0 Has Dodged So Far

Summary In typical Grinding Gear Games fashion,Path of Exile 2’s Dawn of the Hunt update came with a plethora of changes to the ARPG’s mechanics and gameplay loop in order to create a diverse enough experience for fans to delve into. Dawn of the Hunt was immediately controversial due to the patch notes mentioningnerfs forPath of Exile 2builds, items, and skills of all kinds, including ones that were not considered the top of the meta....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Colin Rios

Pedro Pascal Wants Major Character Tweak In The Mandalorian & Grogu

Summary The Mandalorian & Groguis a movie that has been highly anticipated due to the huge success of the Disney Plus series, which has helped rebuild many people’s faith in theStar Warsuniverse.The film will be released on May 17, 2025, and details about it are slowly starting to become available to fans, which is increasing interest even further. Pedro Pascal will be returning to take on the lead role inThe Mandalorian & Grogu, playing Din Djarin once again, this time on the big screen....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Wesley Phillips

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Can't Leave Two Mons Without Mega Evolutions

After 12 years of relative obscurity following the release ofPokemon XandY, the legendary Pokemon Zygarde will finally have its time in the spotlight with the upcomingPokemon Legends: Z-A. Set after the events ofPokemon XandY,Pokemon Legends: Z-Awill have players embody a young tourist exploring the newly renovated Lumiose City as they’ll take part in trainer battles during the Z-A Royale and encounter characters new and old in Kalos. Along the way, players will additionallyencounter Zygardein its various forms as the Order Pokemon is said to have taken a special interest in the protagonist....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Richard Miller

Riot Games Announces New Company President

Summary DeveloperRiot Gameshas named Hoby Darling as the new company president. Hoby Darling has previously worked at Logitech, Nike, and Skullcandy, andRiot Gamestrusts he will help make the company “the best place to make games.” Riot Games has a strong portfolio of games, including massively popular titles likeLeague of LegendsandValorant. The studio has evolved significantly over the years, releasing many other titles likeHextech Mayhem,Convergence,The Mageseeker,Legends of Runeterra,Teamfight Tactics, andRuined King, while also expanding into the series industry withArcane, an animated show on Netflix that explores the iconicLoLcharacters and their origins....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Tiffany Vaughn MD

Roots of Pacha: Official Sun and Moon 1.3 Update Trailer

Summary The officialRoots of Pachatrailer for the latest update, Sun and Moon, has been unveiled. The popular farming sim debuted on Steam in early 2023 and was followed up over the next 15 months by launches on all major consoles.Roots of Pachahas received mostly positive reviews since its release and is known for takingStardew Valley-style gameplay and dropping it into the Stone Age. The game has received several updates post-release, with the latest bringing plenty of new content for fans to explore and cultivate the fertile soil in the Land Between Two Rivers....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Robert Hunt

Schedule 1: How to Get the Bungalow

Quick Links You need to produce and sell various goods inSchedule 1. And while at the beginning of your journey, you do not need much space for production, the further you advance, the more you will need a new house. In this guide, we will tell you how to get the Bungalow inSchedule 1. This is the first fairly large building in which you can hire workers and produce various goods....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Daniel Berry

Schedule 1: The Best Mixing Ingredients, Ranked

Summary The products that make up the player’s selling inventory inSchedule Iare popular all by themselves, but the Mixing Station can be used to make a good strain great. Part of the fun in the game is experimenting with different ingredients to get the best, most profitable results to keep clients loyal and hook new ones. There’s a range of different products that players can mix with their cannabis, cocaine, or methamphetamine to give their products a range of different effects....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Dustin Ward

Should You Join the Blades in Oblivion Remastered?

Quick Links There are many factions in the lands of Cyrodiil — some fight while others ignore each other. Joining them may require completing quests, but is often well rewarded. So, in this guide, we will tell you whether you should join the Blades inOblivion Remastered. The Blades are the Emperor’s elite bodyguards serving the Empire. In addition to high status, they can also offer you good equipment and a place to rest....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Vincent Luna

Sitcoms To Watch If You Miss The Office

Summary In the 21st century, few shows have had more influence and a hold on audiences thanThe Office, the Steve Carrell-led comedy following a group of office workers marshaled by their outlandish manager, Michael Scott. At Dunder Mifflin, the workers aim to supply paper to local businesses. However, the eccentric group of paper salespersons and their individuality get in the way, producing awkward and cringe-inducing moments that have madeThe Officea defining show in pop culture even over a decade after bidding farewell to viewers....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Angel Shaw

Solo Leveling Season 3 Release Date: What To Expect

Summary Quick Links Solo Leveling’ssecond season concluded recently, to many fans’ sadness.Season 2 of Solo Leveling featured many incredible moments, which reflects very well on its director, Nakashige Shunsuke. However, due to issues surrounding this very director, the third season could be delayed, which isn’t ideal, especially for a series currently in its peak popularity. Solo Leveling Season 3 Might be Delayed Nakashige Shunsuke, the Director, is Very Busy Solo Levelingis one of the biggest series at the moment, which keeps on breaking records with how successful it has been....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Nicholas Richardson

Sydney Sweeney Will Headline The Split Fiction Movie

Summary Sydney Sweeney is set to star in a live-action adaptation of a hit video game. She is expected to play one of the leads inSplit Fiction. Split Fictionis a cooperative action-adventure game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. The plot follows two female characters — Mio Hudson and Zoe Foster, who are aspiring authors trapped inside a simulation of their own stories when a publishing deal goes awry....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Robert Miller

The Beginning After the End: How the Darker Isekai Tone Makes It Stand Out From the Pack

Summary Quick Links Although only one episode ofThe Beginning After the Endhas been released,it already feels like it has started to differentiate itselffrom your typical isekai fair. The anime adaption has capitalized on the opportunity to showcase a darker tone, supported by the art style choices and expanding on the backstory of King Grey. While these decisions have divided fans online, they do represent a sort of break from tradition. This break can be refreshing to those who have seen one too many “high schooler transported to another world” storylines....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Mr. Louis Carter