The First Berserker: Khazan Releases New Update for Early Access Version

Summary Developer Neople has released a hotfix forThe First Berserker: Khazanthat aims to fix a progression-halting bug on PC.The First Berserker: Khazanis a tried-and-true tale of revenge starring the popular voice actor Ben Starr. Khazan himself was once a celebrated general who was betrayed by his empire and labeled a traitor. After a brief encounter with death, he is revived by warrior spirits seeking a living vessel. Gamers who pick up the title should be prepared for a lengthy journey, asThe First Berserker: Khazancan take up to 35 hours to completethe main story and over 50 hours to experience everything the game has to offer....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Nathan Barajas

The Last of Us Fans Think Season 2 May Change Expanded Character’s Role to Confront Joel’s Secret

Summary In the most recent trailer for the highly anticipatedThe Last of UsSeason 2, fans got a quick look at one of the new characters that the series is fleshing out this time around, but there’s a possibility that this person could cause a lot of trouble for Joel’s massive secret. HBO’s critically acclaimed adaptation of the hit Naughty Dog video game series has pretty much stayed close to its source material throughout season one, but forThe Last of UsSeason 2, it seems as though its story is about to get a shake-up....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Heidi Beasley

Thunderbolts* Teaser Show's Sentry's Immense Power

Summary Thunderbolts*is the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s next big thing, and the franchise seems dead set on handing the film’s exciting new villain a well-deserved position at the top of the card, as evidenced by a new promo spot for the project. Thunderboltssuffered from being overshadowed on both ends by other big MCU projects, withCaptain America: Brave New Worldbeing both a bigger deal and sharing the same ‘grounded’ labeling thatThunderboltsdid, andFantastic Four: First Stepsmarking a whole new era for the franchise....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Leah Kennedy

WB San Diego Had Kart Racer In the Works Before Shutdown

Summary According to a former employee, video game developerWB San Diegowas working on a kart racer before the team was laid off and the studio shut down by Warner Bros. AlongsideWB San Diego, Monolith Productions and Player First Games were also canned in February 2025, and players now have some insight into one of the projects that was in development before the big closures. First established in 2019, WB Games San Diego provided development support for a number ofWarner Bros Interactive video games, ranging from titles starringBatmanandHarry Potterto more recent releases in theMortal Kombatseries....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Daniel Chambers

Why Now is The Perfect Time to Get a Steam Deck

Valve has a rather lengthy history of experimenting with hardware. A decade ago, Valve releasedthe Steam Machine, a tiny computer designed to offer players a home console experience for PC games, which shipped alongside the Steam Controller. While both products failed to make a significant impact on the gaming world, the same can’t be said for the more recentSteam Deck. Though it may not be the first or even the most powerful handheld PC on the market, the Steam Deck’s high level of accessibility and instant out-of-the-box synchronization with users' Steam library has made it one of the most popular handheld consoles around....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Stacy Villa

Zenless Zone Zero Teases Second Banner Character for Update 1.7

Summary Zenless Zone Zerocontinues to tease Update 1.7 by showcasing the next character likely to be featured on one of the two S-Rank banners. The character of Hugo Vlad has been teased quite a bit as of late, first discovered byZenless Zone Zeroleakers, before the individual has become a more central piece of the game’s evolving narrative. Fans are now only days away from the next major update forZenless Zone Zero, focusing on the New Eridu’s Defense Force, as well as the origins of Soldier 11 and Anby....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Jeremy Mcclain

‘If He’s Gay, Let’s See It’ Doctor Who Director On Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor

Summary One of theDoctor Whodirectors weighed in on Ncuti Gatwa’s casting and its impact on the character. They prefer to see the Doctor’s queerness being explored in the show. Gatwa is set to return toDoctor WhoSeason 15, reprising his role as the Fifteenth Doctor, next month. Five weeks before its premiere, one of the filmmakers, who has been involved in the longest British science-fiction series, spoke about Gatwa’s casting. They wondered if the actor felt any pressure for being the first Black lead and whether his queerness should be shown in the character’s sexuality....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Kathleen Robinson

10 Video Game Villains Inspired By Real People

Summary Who doesn’t love a great villain? With the sheer number of hours players can sink into video games, they’re bound to get to know their opposition pretty darn well. It’s one of the things the medium does best, crafting antagonists that are as compelling as they are loathsome. While some villains are built entirely from scratch, others take inspiration from real people. Whether it’s a historical figure, a Hollywood star, or some random guy from an electric company, developers have a knack for sneaking familiar faces into their rogues’ galleries....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1177 words · Benjamin Wilson

Anime That Can Be Hard To Watch

Summary Anime has theunique powerto transport viewers to worlds of boundless imagination, introduce them to unforgettable characters, and evoke emotions ranging from euphoria to utter despair. But not all anime journeys are created equal. Some require more from their audience than just casual attention, they demand emotional resilience, extraordinary patience, or the ability to look past significant flaws to appreciate what lies beneath. The following anime aren’tbad shows; in fact, some are masterpieces of the medium, but what makes them difficult is how they challenge viewers, whether through emotional content or episode counts that seem to stretch toward infinity....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1208 words · Jessica Hayes

Atomfall: How To Upgrade Weapons

Quick Links ThroughoutAtomfallweapons tend to spawn with the “Rusty” tag, but there arehigher weapon tiersAtomfallplayers can acquire. Though you’re able to find “Stock” weapons in certain locations, you won’t be able to get “Pristine” guns until you have unlocked the ability to craft upgraded weapons. To upgrade weapons inAtomfall, players need to pick up a particular skill and have the materials on-hand to craft an upgraded gun – including a second copy of the gun you want to improve....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Anthony Jenkins

Best Capcom Games On Switch

Summary After finding early success in arcades in the 1980s,Capcomhas gone from strength to strength,producing many popular serieslikeResident EvilandMonster Hunter. Even during those peak arcade years, the Japanese company had already ported its games to Nintendo’s hardware of the time, with the likes ofGhosts ‘n GoblinsandStreet Fighter 2transitioning to home consoles to much acclaim. That trend has continued over the last five decades and carries on to this day, with many of Capcom’s top releases finding their footing on the hybrid console....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1144 words · Mark Peterson

Best Parody Manhwa

Summary Isekai and reincarnation stories are packed with chosen heroes, noble quests, and fated romances—but what happens when the protagonists refuse to follow the script? Whether it’s a so-called hero exploiting the system and refusing to play nice, a villainess rewriting her fate and dissing the male leads, or a fangirl treating a love triangle like a reality show as a minor villain, these series inject sharp humor and relentless satire into familiar fantasy formulas, turning them into chapter after chapter of unhinged hilarity....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Charles Martinez

Best Quotes From Novocaine

Summary Novocainestarts slowly, going into the mundane life of the protagonist, Nathan Caine. Nathan was raised in a sheltered life because he has a disease that doesn’t allow him to feel pain. While that may sound cool foran action hero, it’s not great for Nathan as even his bladder could burst if he doesn’t feel it increasing. Then one day he goes on a date with Sherry falls in love, but the next day his bank is robbed and Sherry gets kidnapped in the process....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Kristie Martin