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Summary SeveralThe Sims 4players have named clay lumps the “most annoying” object in the franchise’s history. Following a social media post from aThe Sims 4fan complaining about a piece of clay in their virtual house, many players in the community chimed in to vent about how annoying they find this object to be. The Sims 4allows players to create their own virtual family, design their house, and be an active spectator of their lives—from birth to the first day of school, their first job, and their last day before passing....

Summary When longtimeStar Trekfans think of J.J. Abrams, the reaction tends to fall somewhere between a resigned sigh and an outright warp core breach. Yes,Star Trek (2009),Star Trek Into Darkness, andStar Trek Beyondsplit fandom like a bat’leth through a redshirt, but there’s one thing some forget. Without Abrams, there might not have been any moreStar Trekat all. AfterStar Trek: Enterprisewrapped in 2005, the franchise went dark. No new shows. No new movies....

Summary Silent Hillis perhaps THE most iconic horror franchise to ever exist in gaming. The only other one that comes close would beResident Evil, butSilent Hillhas always managed tomaintain its horror rootsas opposed to exploring more action-based gameplay. It’s a no-brainer then that many of the games have also featured some pretty spooky and iconic trailers over the years. Konami is well known for their long-form trailers, thanks in part to Kojima’sMetal Gear Solidfeatures, but a number ofSilent Hilltrailers also manage to exceed the 5-minute mark....

Summary When adapting books or video games into a television show or film, key moments always need to find their moment. This has occurred many times, from the Red Wedding inGame of Thronesto thelatest shocking moment in season 2 ofThe Last of Us, and so much more. For the upcoming adaptation ofStephen King’sThe Dark Tower, bringing to life the events of the first book in the series, The Gunslinger, means visiting one of the dark moments of the protagonist’s journey: The Battle of Tull....

After years of audiences clamoring for aBloodbornesequel, spin-off, or remaster, Nintendo has revealed that it is partnering with FromSoftware forThe Duskbloods, a game that shares more than a bit of DNA with the 2015 Lovecraftian horror masterpiece. To be clear,The Duskbloodsis not a direct successor toBloodborne, but rather a spiritual one, which is just as good for many players. At the same time,The Duskbloodsraises an interesting question: why hasn’t there beena follow-up of some kind toBloodborne?...

Great news recently arrived forThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. During theNintendo Switch 2 Direct, it was announced that the two would be given enhanced versions for the next-generation console. Nintendo has also planned to include something for the new editions that can benefit playthroughs and maybe even be game-changing. To further emphasize to players that the purchase will be worthwhile, there will also be a mobile app called Zelda Notes meant to enhance people’s experience withThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom....

For a little over ten years,Tomodachi Lifehas been a fan-favorite of the cozy gamer. The game offers players the chance to create quirky, customizable Miis and place them in an equally comical world. The charm of the game lies in its simplicity and offbeat nature. The recent announcement ofTomodachi Life: Living the Dreamduring a Nintendo Direct has sparked immense excitement among fans, bringing them plenty to look forward to and celebrate....

In the past few years, anime has gone from being a dorky hobby to a trending topic; what happened? It seems like every store is selling anime merchandise. Kids, and even many adults, are representing popular titles likeMy Hero AcademiaorJujutsu Kaisenon their clothing and cars.Anime theme songs regularly trend on social mediaplatforms, while celebrities confidently wear cosplay for the cameras. For the fans that have been at this for more than a few years, it can be almost jarring to witness....

Summary Quick Links Undead Unluckconcluded a few weeks ago, and the final volume will have lots of bonus content, much more than fans could ever expect. The series gained more popularity after an anime adaptation aired on Japanese TV andHulu/Disney+from October 2023 to March 2024. Undead Unluckwas one ofShonen Jump’s “niche hits” — a series that doesn’t sell tremendously well, but sells well enough to keep running for some time. While the manga has ended, fans can still look forward to the next installments of the anime series....

Based on iconic properties from Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Studios,Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas managed to skyrocket to success. As one of several simulation games based on big-name IPs,Disney Dreamlight Valleyis arguably the most popular of this sub-category of simulation titles. While the new characters and worlds that have been added toDisney Dreamlight Valleyhave been almost exclusively from Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Studios properties, references to other IPs under the Disney umbrella have made their way into the game through various furniture pieces, clothing items, and motifs....

Summary Quick Links The anime adaptation ofThe Beginning After the Endcontinues to make waves online, dividing fans over its pacing, animation, and faithfulness to the source material. With the release of the third episode, it becomes clear that some important details about Sylvia’s encounter with Arthur Leywin, as depicted in the webcomic, did not make the cut. For context,Sylvia is a mysterious beingwho saves Arthur Leywin after he falls from a cliff while trying to save her mother from the bandits....

Quick Links Very early inAssassin’s Creed Shadows,you’ll be introduced to theLost Pages POIatMakinoodera Temple.This location is where Junjiro and Sorin nurse Naoe back to health after the events of “The Onryu Samurai,” the game’s prologue mission. Lost PagesPOIs are one of several locations where Naoe and Yasuke canearn Knowledge Points. In this guide, we’ll show you where you canfind all Lost Pages at Makinoodera Temple inAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Where to Find Makinoodera Temple in AC Shadows Complete the Prologue: Once you have completedAC Shadowsprologue, and you gain control of Naoe, you’ll be free to return toMakinoodera Templeand begin collecting the Lost Pages....

As the development cycle for the nextMass Effectcontinues its course, fans are becoming antsy to learn more about the game that lies ahead. From potential plot threads to unanswered conspiracy theories, the future of theMass Effectfranchise rests in the hands of this soft series revival. WhereverMass Effect 4takes fans next, the one thing that is for certain is that the adventure will not be complete without the support of companions. Companions are inarguably one of the many highlights of theMass Effectfranchise, offering players memorable emotional ties to the characters that help Shepard navigate the political turmoil of the Milky Way....