New World Map Bug Makes Icons Grow to Ridiculous Sizes

It seems like every day, players of Amazon Games’s currently massively-played online titleNew Worlddiscover something new. Whether it is spotting acreepy ghost ship onNew Worldshores, or even finding ways to get to max levels without ever having to kill anything, fans of the MMO look to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. Though seemingly mundane, another player shares that they discovered a glitch within the in-game map that lets them grow the icons into incredibly large sizes....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Matthew Torres

NFL Player Retires and Makes Millions Selling Pokemon TCG Cards

Former NFL linebacker Blake Martinez is spending his retirement making millions by dealing inPokemonTCGcards. Martinez has already had a phenomenal and lucrative career as a professional football player, playing for three different teams and earning millions of dollars before an ACL tear prematurely ended his career. The injury, which Martinez suffered in 2021, ended his season, and while he briefly joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022, he ultimately decided to step away from the sport, announcing his retirement in November of that year....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Brendan Jimenez

No End In Sight for Call of Duty Shadow Ban Issues

Call of Dutyplayers are complaining that they are getting shadow-banned for no good reason, and it seems that the game’s reporting system is at fault. Theshadow-ban problem seems to affect multipleCall of Dutytitlessuch asModern Warfare 2andWarzone 2,with some players reporting that they have also been affected in older titles likeBlack Ops Cold War.Without so much as an acknowledgment of the issue from Activision, many players are trying to find solutions, so they can enjoy games in the popular franchise without being locked out....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Mark Reyes

One Piece: A Glimpse Of Kuma's Life, Explained

Summary Bartholomew Kuma is one of the most intriguing characters in the world ofOne Piece.Introduced to the fans properly during the Thriller Bark arc, Kuma was revealed to beone of the Seven Warlords of the Seaand was described by his moniker of the Tyrant. Expectedly, fans created a very evil picture of him in their minds, especially after his decision to stand in the way of the Straw Hat Pirates and demand the head of Monkey D....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1208 words · Cassandra Flores

Pokemon GO: How to Get Excellent Throws for Skill Challenge

Pokemon GOis currently holding a special event where players can part in Skill Challenges. These challenges test players' skills inPokemon GOoverall with better rewards for harder tasks. Due to these challenges inPokemon GObeing more intended for bragging rights than the actual rewards, some of these challenges can prove to be quite difficult for casual players. RELATED:Pokemon GO Fans Are Not Happy About the July Research Breakthrough Reward One of the most difficult challenges is the challenge of completing 50 excellent throws whengoing after Pokemon....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Jesus Romero

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Terastallization is a Double-Edged Sword for Team Composition

As is customary with every new set of mainlinePokemongames since Generation 6,Pokemon ScarletandViolethave their own region-exclusive battle gimmick: the Terastal phenomenon. Terastallization was revealed inPokemon ScarletandViolet’s third trailer, and it’s an interesting mechanic in that it allows players to change the types of a Pokemon to its Tera type, which can be any of the existing 18 types in the games. This tool will be extremely versatile in many Gen 9 battles, as players have control over how and when to use it for both offensive and defensive means....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Stacy Bush

Sci-Fi Games With Great World Building

Since science-fiction games are set in the future, or an alternate reality in which technology has far advanced what audiences are familiar with in their times, it makes sense for these sci-fi games to encourage a great foundation of world-building. All games should strive to put the player in a lived-in world that feels new to the player yet familiar to those living it. RELATED:Most Influential Sci-Fi Games Plenty of sci-fi games have brilliant world-building, and the moment players start their adventure in said game, they are entirely immersed in the world, its features, and the characters involved....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 942 words · John Woodard

Scream: Why Stu Is The Best Ghostface

The characters in the original 1996Screammovie are better developed than most in the horror genre. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) is a sweet but traumuatized teenage girl dealing with the awful murder of her mother Maureen. Sidney hangs out with her best friend Tatum Riley (Rose McGowan) and is getting serious with her boyfriend Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich). When a killer wearing a black costume and black and white mask called Ghostface starts terrorizing her town of Woodsboro, California, Sidney knows that she might be next and that she has to act, fast, to save her life....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Thomas Mckee

Silent Hill 2 Remake Should 'Steal' This Feature From The New Dead Space

One of the most important elements of any successful survival horror game is the ability to create a persistently chilling atmosphere. The recently releasedDead Spaceremakepulled this off effortlessly, working off the blueprint of the original while adding in some welcome tweaks and modifications to the mix. It was the first in a long line of a sparked resurgence in the genre, withResident Evil 4having launched in March andSilent Hill 2in active development over at Bloober Team’s studio....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Ryan Harris

Sonic Frontiers The Final Horizon Content Explained

Summary Sonic Frontiersmade a surprising appearance at Gamescom Opening Night Live to warn players in advance that the highly anticipated third DLC update is coming soon. It was revealed with a stunning promo trailer right after the upcoming classic 2D side scrollingSonic Superstarsannounced its release date, almost giving viewers whiplash as cute and whimsy was replaced with dire scenery where the blue blur leads friends and even enemies into battle....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Vincent Robinson

Starfield Player Creates Ridiculously Overpowered Shotgun

Summary Guns inStarfieldcan be enhanced in pretty much every way imaginable at a weapon workbench, and one modification allows a player to make their shotgun unbelievably overpowered in combat. Players can get their hands on all sorts of weapons by exploring the corners ofStarfield’s expansive galaxy, from ballistic pistols and rifles to laser weapons and even highly-effective particle beam weapons. Thevast array of weapons inStarfieldmeans there’s something for everyone regardless of their preferred playstyle, with rarer weapon drops occasionally featuring unique perks which can make these weapons all the more devastating....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Anthony Wilson

The 4 Best Things About SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake (& The 4 Worst)

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shakebegins like an ordinary day for SpongeBob. He excitedly runs out of his house, grabs Patrick, and then they have a blast at Glove World. This is where they meet Madame Kassandra who gives SpongeBob a magical jar of bubbles. RELATED:SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake - How Long to Beat This seemingly wholesome toy turns Bikini Bottom on its head as it rips open a portal to the multiverse....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Stephen Mcfarland

The Best Sci-Fi Series On Hulu

Although many people instantly think about Netflix whenever the word “streaming” is mentioned, there is a veritable buffet of streaming services available to content-hungry fans in the modern age. One of the best (and sometimes underrated) offerings is Hulu, a “channel” that has made a name for itself by offering up a collection of great shows and movies. Those that can’t find a particular showing on Netflix can often find it on Hulu and the streaming service has done a great job carving out its own niche in the entertainment space....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Greg Cooper