Why Nintendo Switch 2 Could Be the Platform of Choice for Civ 7 Fans

Civilization 7hit the market earlier this year, and players are still delving into its various nuanced and complex game systems. Given the breadth and depth ofCivilization 7, it can be expected to remain relevant for quite some time yet, as gamers keep peeling back its innumerable layers. How exactly this long-standing legacy will crystallize is up for interpretation, of course, but there’s reason to believe thatCivilization 7will be closely connected to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Jacob Norris

Why Tom Hardy's Venom Never Met Tom Holland's Spider-Man

Summary Marvel fans have been wanting to see Tom Holland’sSpider-Manwith Tom Hardy’sVenom. It turned out that it nearly happened and the latter shared why it didn’t materialize. Holland’sSpider-Manis one of the most successful franchises fromMarvel Studios. He initially signed for a trilogy —Spider-Man: Homecoming(2017),Spider-Man: Far From Home(2019), andSpider-Man: No Way Home(2024) — but is set to return for a fourth film. His performance is highly praised and his solo MCU films have been critical and commercial success....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Scott Donovan

Witcher 4 Might Not Feature Fan Favorite Character

Summary Denise Gough, the actor behind Yennefer’s voice inThe Witcher 3, has recently stated that she does not know whether the character will return inThe Witcher 4. Yennefer of Vengerberg is a popular character with the fandom of both the games and the books, so it would be disappointing for some people if she does not appear in the upcomingThe Witcher 4. CD Projekt Red is currently developingThe Witcher 4with a team of over 400 developers, and the game still does not have an official release date....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Jeffrey Smith

World of Warcraft: All Trading Post Items For April 2025

Quick Links The Trading Post inWorld of Warcrafthas been updated once more with a new catalog of interesting cosmetic items. This time, players will have a wide selection of both Springand Darkmoon Faire-themed items to choose from. If you aren’t interested in any of the items available for April, you can always just save your Trader’s Tender and wait and see what will be available next month. Here are all the items that are available on the Trading Post for April 2025....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Danielle Rodriguez

Worst Marines In One Piece

Summary The world ofOne Pieceis divided into two major factions: the Pirates, who are always searching for treasure and attacking innocent people, andtheMarines, the military force of the World Government that tries to protect civilians from said evil pirates. Needless to say, this story is not as “black-and-white” as it may initially seem because there are as many heroic pirates as there are lackluster marines. Throughout the series’ extensive run, audiences have been introduced to many marine officers who are terrible at doing their job, regardless of their rank (Captain, Vice-Admiral, Admiral, etc....

May 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1538 words · Bethany Christian

YAIBA: How Yaiba Accidentally Created the Show’s Villain

Summary Quick Links The third episode ofYAIBA: Samurai Legendraised the stakes in a big way after showing Onimaru’s transformation and willingness to use powers to destroy all those around him. However, Onimaru’s thoughtless destruction of Sayaka Mine’s school is somewhat comparable to the protagonist Yaiba’s lesser-stakes rampage just an episode before. Yaiba’s stubborn and tenacious attitude in the last episode ironically makes him responsible for setting off the whole chain of events that lead to the creation of the show’s villain....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Amy Lopez

"It's the Thrill of a Lifetime" Alix Wilton Regan Talks Being Cast as Joanna Dark

Actor Alix Wilton Regan has appeared in numerous acting roles over the years, including Samantha Traynor inMass Effect 3, the Inquisitor inDragon Age: Inquisition(andThe Veilguard), and Aya/Amunet inAssassin’s Creed Origins. Her work hasn’t ceased either, as the last year or so of her career has been incredibly busy. She has served as executive producer onTales of Kenzera: Zau, she recorded the final lines forThe Inquisitor inDragon Age: The Veilguard, and she was announced as the actor Joanna Dark in thePerfect Darkreboot....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Amanda Cohen

Best Anime With An Elf Protagonist

Summary Elves are anintegral part of the fantasy genre, known for their longevity, their magical prowess, and, depending on the story, their reclusive nature. Because they live such long lives, they’re able to collect a vast amount of experience and witness key moments in history, which can be good for exposition and world-building. In anime, they usually become important characters or play a big part in the plot. Unfortunately, there aren’t many anime that feature elves as protagonists....

May 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1110 words · David Taylor

Best Battle Harem Manga, Ranked

Summary Harem manga can help some readers live out their vicarious fantasies of charming and eclectic groups of people, whether they’re leaders of a host club or oni-inspired alien princesses. But some people don’t want to be Rentaro fromThe 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You. They want to be Charlie fromCharlie’s Angels. It’s one thing to have a host of admirers, but another to have a host of admirers who can fight off threats....

May 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1454 words · Susan Walters

Best Open-World Games That Revolutionized Player Freedom

Summary As gaming has evolved over the last several decades, so too have the different ways consumers have experiencedopen-world settingsand the many stories (or lack thereof) within them. Today, the concept is commonplace, with many games featuring an explorable city or even a whole piece of countryside for someone to get lost in but also go about it however they see fit. From the days of the Nintendo Entertainment System to current consoles like the PlayStation 5, some games reinvent the wheel andrevolutionize open-world concepts....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Jonathan Grant

Best Open-World Games With Realistic Driving

Summary Open-world gamesoffer freedom, unrivaled exploration opportunities, and immersion. When paired with realistic driving mechanics, they reach a whole new level of engagement. Whether cruising city streets, tearing through rural roads, or navigating treacherous terrain, realistic driving controls and vehicle handling can enhance both the experience and realism. There have been some great open-world games that featuredetailed game worlds, and also nuanced vehicle physics, damage modeling, and a realistic driving feel....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Joseph Ferrell

Best Wind Archer Build In Cookie Run: Kingdom

Quick Links Cookie Run: Kingdomis home to a wide variety of cookies, each capable of helping out their team in a different way to overcome the numerous enemies in the game, including monstrous bosses that appear in different shapes and have access to unique attack types. To better realize how each cookie works within a squad, they are categorized into different roles. Ranged cookies are the ones that stand in the farthest line of a squad from the enemies but still manage to deal devastating damage....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · Tiffany Brown

Blue Prince: All Microchip Locations

Quick Links By the timeyou have reached Room 46for the first time inBlue Prince, you may have already unlocked the Blackbridge Grotto, a permanent addition that grants access to Terminals throughout the Mount Holly Estate. In the middle of this area, you will discover a kind of altar where you are prompted to insert a Microchip. InBlue Prince, Microchips are very rare, and it’s difficult to find every Microchip locationwithout referencing several other hidden notes in the game....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Zachary Michael