Stranger Things Fans Believe Will Has a Powerful Secret That Could Be Unlocked in Season 5

Summary Stranger Thingsseason 5 is one of the most anticipated TV releases of 2025, and even though the wait is on for events to really heat up when the series returns to Netflix to turn everything upside down (literally), fans are predicting one big occurrence that will see Will Byers' powerful secret abilities finally be exposed. Netflix announced that production wrapped onStranger Thingsin late December 2024, and although there isn’t an exact release date for its final season as yet,the Duffer brothers revealed that they are ahead of schedule, which is a massive relief for eager fans....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Lindsay Jordan

Super Mario 64 Speedrunner Sets New Record While Blindfolded

Summary ASuper Mario 64speedrunner known as Bubzia has broken the old 70-star blindfolded world record with a time of 1:16:41. Not only did the speedrunner beat the previous record by over three minutes, but he was the one to previously hold the title inSuper Mario 64. The speedrunning community has grown over the years, with players looking to beat the best times in all sorts of games. Among the games popular in the community is the classicSuper Mario 64....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Lauren Price

Super Nintendo Consoles Seem to Be Getting Faster

Summary The legendarySuper Nintendo Entertainment Systemseems to be getting faster over the years, as recent data collected by gamers has shown that the Audio Processing Unit (APU) of the console runs faster than in previous years. The same data has also shown that theSNES’s APU speeds up as it gets warmer, sparking curiosity among players. The Super Nintendo was home to many original titles likeF-Zero, as well as new entries in already-established franchises likeSuper MarioandThe Legend of Zelda....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Zachary Chambers

The Best Open-World Games With Very Little Backtracking

Summary Theopen-world genrecomes with a lot of benefits, but it also makes forsome very time-consuming games. Open worlds in video games are usually only as good as the things players can do in them, and if a given open-world game requires a lot of backtracking and repetition, it can start to feel stale pretty fast. The best open-world games are constantly offering fans new discoveries and things to explore. With new adventures around every corner,these open-world games offer the best, freshest experiences, with very little backtracking involved....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1190 words · Marc Blanchard

The Elder Scrolls 6 Needs to Lay This Series Trope to Rest

Summary The long wait forThe Elder Scrolls 6continues, as Bethesda has yet to give any more concrete information about it apart from its teaser trailer. Despite the lack of information, however, longtime fans of the series are likely to know at least a little bit about what’s in store for them withThe Elder Scrolls 6, as the franchise has been known to follow a particular formula in its gameplay and story....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · John Stewart

Where To Find Shortcuts In Atomfall

Quick Links Many RPGs feature sprawling landscapes with multiple locations for you to experience. That’s why they often have some kind of fast travel system to make exploration a bit easier.Atomfallis a smaller game, but it still has some wide-open areas that are full of secrets and locations for you to poke around in. The big question is, doesAtomfallhave a fast-travel system to save you some time when making your way to its various regions?...

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Stephanie Martin

World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery Reveals Phase 8 Release Date

Summary World of Warcraft Classichas officially revealed that Phase 8 of Season of Discover kicks off on April 8, with the new Scarlet Enclave raid and Legendary weapon questline opening two days later on April 10. This Season of Discovery phase marks the first one that is full of entirely originalWorld of Warcraftcontent, so fans won’t want to miss out on the update. On January 28,World of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery began Phase 7....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Deborah Pierce

Zelda Fan Shows Off Hand-Crafted Deku Masks

Summary One gamer showcased their love forThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Maskby crafting a couple of Deku Masks, and the results were impressive.The Legend of Zeldafranchise features many memorable moments, and the masks fromMajora’s Maskare nostalgic for some N64 fans. WhileMajora’s Maskhas since been released on various platforms, the game was first launched on the N64 in 2000. The game was the second mainlineZeldaon the platform and had the challenge of following theincredible reception ofOcarina of Time....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Adam Silva

‘It’s A Very Complicated One’ Composer Hans Zimmer Gives An Update On The Music For Dune: Messiah

Summary Hans Zimmer will be returning to theDunefranchise for its third installment. The Oscar-winning composer will arrange the music for the third and final film, Dune: Messiah, and he just gave an update about his progress. Zimmerhas been an integral part of theDunefranchise’ssuccess. The musician scoredDune(2021) andDune: Part Two(2024). He received multiple major awards for his work on the first movie, including Best Original Score from Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Dr. James Wells

'I'm Losing Motivation': Animator Working On One Punch Man Season 3 Highlights Production Issues

Summary Quick Links One Punch Manis one of the most well-known and beloved anime series in the world, and much of that is down to the incredible first season, which dropped about a decade ago. Now, the anime has lost a lot of popularity, mainly due to bad anime adaptation following the first season. Season 3 ofOne Punch Manis almost here, and things aren’t looking good at all. Animators for One Punch Man Season 3 Are Unhappy They Express Their Concerns on Twitter The One Punch Man series has never been able to reach the same heightit had when its first season came out....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Jennifer Reyes

2025 Could Be a Huge Year for 'Cute' Horror Games

Thehorrorgaming genre has evolved a great deal in the last few decades, and it’s taken many different forms. Horror games have gone from simple text-based adventures tofixed-camera survival horrorto third-person action games, and a whole lot in between. That constant evolution has meant that the definition of a horror game is rather loose, but it usually boils down to any game that puts a primary focus on scaring the player, through eerie environments, intense music, spooky monster design, or any combination of the three....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Julie Espinoza

8 Great League of Legends Funko Pops To Grab For Arcane Fans

So the final credits rolled, the soundtrack’s still stuck in your head, and now there’s anArcane-shaped hole in your heart. What better way to carry the magic, and chaos, ofRuneterra into the real worldthan by picking up a few Funko Pops? Arcane has brought these champions and villains to life with new emotional and storytelling depth, so it only makes sense to snag figures that reflect their animated designs. These figurines are perfect for showcasing fandom, whether displayed on a desk or kept in the box and placed on a League of Legends-themed altar....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1161 words · Jonathan Wilson

AC Shadows: All Four Kuji-Kiri Locations In Before The Fall Quest

Quick Links After surviving the ambush by the Onryo, Naoe recovers at Sorin’s temple and heads out to meet up with Tomiko inAssassin’s Creed Shadows. However, beforestarting the next story quest, players can find four Kuji-Kiri activities as part of the Before the Fall quest. Each Kuji-Kiri will take players into the events of Naoe’s past, leading up to the beginning of the game. Here’s how to find all the Kuji-Kiri locations for the Before the Fall quest inAC Shadows....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Justin Harris