Comparing Assassin's Creed Odyssey's Siblings to AC Syndicate's Frye Twins

In theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, it was typically unlikely that players encountered protagonists with siblings that play crucial roles in the events of the game.Assassin’s Creed Syndicatechanged this, though, with the introduction of Jacob and Evie Frye. The twins are dual protagonists throughout the game, though their screen time amounts have been questioned by fans. Evie and Jacob pretty much embody the idea of a sibling partnership, and work together more often than not....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Jessica Schmidt

Cris Tales' Regression Skill Makes a Great Case for Time-Based Combat

Time travel can be a tricky subject to depict in any entertainment medium, be it books, movies, or video games. Still, many fan-favorite games have characters travelling back and forth through time, such asChrono TriggerorThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time- the latter spawning abranchingZeldatimelinethat follows the result of various end conditions. One interesting recent example of a game centering time-based mechanics isCris Tales, released by Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK in July 2021....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Jessica Morse

Diablo 4: The Case for Playing a Druid at Launch

There is still no release date in sight forDiablo 4, but Blizzard has revealed a handful of tantalizing details about the game in-progress, including the first three classes. And whileDiablo 4is still likely a long way off, one of the best way to enjoy the anticipation of a forthcoming title is to start theory-crafting which classes to play and how to build them. So far, Blizzard has walked a balanced path with its reveals, showcasing the meaty Barbarian, the monster-melting Sorceress, and the Druid, whose role is less obvious....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Joel Schaefer

Disney+: Easter Eggs And References In The Luke Cage Series

Luke Cagewas one of a string ofNetflixshows about street-levelMarvelheroes. While tonally distant from their blockbuster peers, they are still unmistakable products of the comic colossus.Luke Cageis no exception to this, as it comes with a slew of references to both theMarvel Cinematic Universeand the source material. RELATED:Disney+: The Best Episodes Of Netflix’s Marvel Shows (According To IMDb) Like its peers, the show has since moved toDisney Plus, meaning that many fans are experiencing it for the first time....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Michael Chang

Elden Ring Mods Let Gamers Play as Darth Vader and Darth Maul

Elden RingandStar Warsmay not seem like the most obvious crossover, as one setting is more of a dark fantasy while the other is epic science fiction. However, fans of FromSoftware’s latest RPG have been implementingStar Warscharacters and builds since the game first launched. Thanks to the extensive character creator, fans have been able to make a rendition ofDarth Maul fromThe Phantom Menaceand plenty of other characters. Besides making theirTarnished look like aStar Warscharacter,Elden Ringplayers have been able to make builds that are somewhat similar to lightsaber combat....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Nathaniel Ramos

Fallout: Season 1 Ending, Explained

Summary Prime Video’sFalloutadaptation premiered earlier this month, receiving much acclaim from fans and critics alike. The eight-episode first season managed to pull in 1.5 million household views within its first week, leading to a renewal for a second season. With a successful first season completed, it’s now time to look ahead to the future and what fans can expect from Season 2 ofFallout. Fallout’s first season centers on three mean leads: Lucy, Maximus, andThe Ghoul....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Kristen Kim

Fortnite: How to Get the Thunder Shotgun In Chapter 4 Season 2

Quick Links Every time that a newFortniteseason starts, weapons from the previous season always come and go. With the start of Chapter 4 Season 2, the weapon’s pool changed quite a bit and players had to say their goodbyes to some of their favorite weapons, as Epic Games had to make room fornew futuristic weapons such as the Kinetic Blade. RELATED:Fortnite: Where To Find Rogue Bikes The Thunder Shotgun is one of the guns that was supposedly vaulted, but apparently, there’s still a way to get it in-game....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Michael Miller

Gamer Shows Off Incredible The Last of Us Clicker Mask

A gamer has shown off their incredible clicker mask, recreating the iconic enemy fromThe Last of Us. AlthoughThe Last of Usfeatures plenty of different enemy types, there’s no doubt that the clicker is the most recognizable to the average player. Gamers have had a massively renewed interest inThe Last of Usrecently. The success of the HBO adaptation brought a new level of attention to the franchise, with even casual gamers all of a sudden interested inThe Last of Us....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Raymond Edwards

Gran Turismo 7 Details PlayStation VR2 Free Update

With the launch of the PlayStation VR2 just over a week away,Gran Turismo 7developer Polyphony Digital has released new details about what fans of the popular racing series can expect when the title receives support for Sony’s high-powered headset. Taking advantage of the powerful PlayStation 5 to create VR experiences that can offer far greater depth and visual fidelity than titles available on mobile headsets like the Meta Quest 2, the console-tetheredPlayStation VR2 was praised by Oculus founder Palmer Luckeyrecently....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Angela Hart

Halo Infinite Clip Shows 'Depressed' Elite After Their Ghost Gets Stuck

Over the years, the Master Chief has battled many factions that have threatened the safety of humanity. Most recently, he faced The Banished in theHalo Infinitecampaign. Despite being relatively new to the series,The Banished is composed of several alien groupsseen in past games. Among these aliens are the Elites, a powerful race of warriors from the planet Sanghelios. While they no longer are associated with the Covenant, they remain incredibly skilled soldiers in the service of The Banished....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Paul Williams

Haunted Chocolatier's Core Concept is a Gold Mine for Immersion

Summary Haunted Chocolatier’s premise gives it a chance to introduce some immersive mechanics that can give the game a lot of interesting gameplay opportunities. WhileHaunted Chocolatiercan largely work off of aspects ofStardew Valleythat proved successful, it will also need to establish its own identity. The new setting and business have already set the game in the right direction in that regard. However, the gameplay will still need a few unique quirks of its own to do....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Margaret Tran

How Mass Effect 4 Can Honor the Reapers' Legacy

Mass Effect 4raised many questions when it was first announced, with the most common question concerning how it would deal with the game’s different endings. But regardless of how the developer opts to address this, the legacy of the game’s main antagonists cannot be understated inMass Effect 4. The Reapers wereMass Effect’s primary antagonistsin the first threegames. Reapers were a race of sentient machines that helped cultivate civilization throughout the Milky Way Galaxy only to wipe them out every 20,000 years or so....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Thomas Roy

How to Get a Saddle in Minecraft

Minecraftis about gathering resources and crafting, which can lead to unique items. However, despiteMinecraftencouraging gathering resources and crafting, some items can only be found within the game. The saddle is one such item that cannot be crafted in Minecraft. Instead,players must venture out into the wildto get their hands on one. While it may be a hassle, getting a saddle is not all that complicated. This guide will cover everything there is to know about getting a saddle and other helpful information....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Christine Welch