Shang-Chi Sets Sights On $50M Debut As Disney Scraps Hybrid Releases

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsis estimated to make a $50 million debut as Disney also gets rid of the hybrid release format. The hybrid model is the new format that has been happening for certain movie releases amid the COVID-19 pandemic in which films are available in theaters and on a given streaming platform simultaneously.Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswill be a theatrical exclusive for 45 days before switching to a digital format....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Cesar Martinez

Skull and Bones: How to Refine Items

Quick Links Before heading out into the high seas ofSkull and Bones, it is always important for players to make the right preparation for the trials and tribulations that lie ahead. It is never going to be a good time to find yourself out at sea without the right equipment and being ill-prepared for an encounter, and having better weapons and parts will make life easier for any pirate. As such, most of the time, the raw materials harvested from the world and obtained as spoils just will not cut it anymore, as later upgrades will require more specialized materials to be crafted....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Kelly Heath

Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings Features Surprising Return

Summary Sega has revealed a Fall release for theSonic X Shadow Generationsprologue animation,Dark Beginnings, along with a brief preview of the short itself, which features the return of an unexpected character: the Gizoid. The upcomingSonic X Shadow Generationsis highly anticipated by theSonicfanbase, as it features the return of Shadow the Hedgehog as a playable character. To get fans hyped up about the upcoming game, Sega announced earlier this year thatSonic X Shadow Generationswould be getting an animated prequeltitledDark Beginningsfrom Studio Giggex, who helped animateRise of the TMNT....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Brian Jones

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – How to Unlock All Map Upgrades For Collectibles

Considering the fact thatStar Wars Jedi: Survivoris full of stuff to do and areas to explore, it can be very hard to keep track of everything. In fact, the world will only open up even further once Cal Kestis is able to get his hands on new abilities and technology. This will add even more replay value to old areas, allowing players to find new surprises and treasures every once in a while....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 965 words · Samuel Henson

Streamer IShowSpeed Banned from Valorant After Sexist Rant

Twitchstreamers are usually a fun and entertaining way to watch a competitive game likeValorantbeing played, but sometimes true colors can come through during a heated moment. Streamer IShowSpeed has been banned from playingValorantdue to sexist comments he made during a heated outburst while streaming onTwitch. RELATED:Twitch Streamer Emiru Calls Riot Games Dev After Dying in League of Legends IShowSpeed has been permanently banned from playingValorantbyRiot Gamesafter a clip resurfaced from a stream showing him berating a female teammate during a furious outburst....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Evelyn Sandoval

Talented Fan Recreates Path of Exile Setting As A World of Warcraft Map

There’s a lot of common ground to be found amongPath of Exilefans andWorld of Warcraftplayers. Made by Grinding Gear Games as a spiritual successor to legendaryhack-and-slash RPGs such asDiablo 2, another Blizzard Entertainment franchise, it’s very likely that a person who playsPath of Exilehas triedWorld of Warcraftat some point in their life. The setting inPath of Exilewas made by a New Zealand-based developer team, and the world of Wraeclast is an intriguing take on dark fantasy with a clear and bold Maori influence interwoven throughout, depicted with the Karui people....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Gabriel Wilson

Tell Me Why Review

Dontnod Entertainment’sLife is Strangeput the studio on the map, establishing its reputation for delivering emotionally-charged stories with the hook of player choice driving the narrative.Dontnod’s latest game,Tell Me Why, is very much a continuation of what the studio established with itsLife is Strangegames, but the story it has to tell is not as engaging as that of Chloe and Max. Tell Me Whyis primarily a story game, with minimal interaction on the part of the player beyond selecting dialogue choices and clicking on things in the environment....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1191 words · Lydia Gonzalez

The 10 Best Puzzle Games Released In 2019 So Far (According To Metacritic)

2019 was a great year for gamers who like a good puzzle game. There were puzzle games for all tastes; pure puzzle/logic games like Tetris, puzzle games that are a little on the experimental side, and puzzle games that expertly blended multiple gameplay styles. There are many great puzzle games that just missed being on this list by a couple of points; likeEtherborn(74),Concrete Genie(75), andBomb Chicken(77) – which was released on Switch in 2018, but PS4 and PC in 2019....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1216 words · Anthony Roach

The Evil Dead Game Should Have A Balance of Horror and Comedy

For fans of Sam Raimi’s iconic horror franchise, the 2020 Game Awards were especially exciting thanks to the announcement of the upcomingEvil Dead: The Game.Owners of multiple different consoles will be able to play it in 2021, including Microsoft and Sony’s two most recent consoles, the Nintendo Switch, and the PC. Since that fateful announcement, fans of the show and movies have been speculating how thegame can tie into theEvil Deadfranchiseas a whole....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Kaitlin Young

The Sims 4 Gets Underwear and Bathroom Clutter DLC

The Sims 4announced that it’s dropping two new DLC kits that will add underwear and lingerie to Sims' wardrobes, and bathroom clutter. These collections are expected to add more spiciness to Sims' love life, and make their bathrooms look more attractive. The Sims 4kitsare like bite-sized versions of expansion packs as they just provide players with new items and clothing, and not necessarily a whole new map or gameplay. In the past,The Sims 4released kits such asCountry Kitchenthat lets players live out their rustic cottage dreams, andThrowback Fitthat adds ’90s-inspired clothing....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Franklin Newton II

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Expansions Could Continue A Borderlands Trend

Thus far,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandshas shown off several things that make it different from the mainBorderlandsgames. The Overworld map fits with theDungeons and Dragons-like approach the game is taking, spells and melee weapons offer new ways to fight, and character customization seems like it will be more in-depth than ever before. With evenTiny Tina’s Wonderlands’ cover artforging its own path, the spin-off is shaping up to be different in a few major ways....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Maria Chapman

Unlucky Pokemon GO Players Miss Their Chance to Catch Shiny Ho-Oh

Summary MultiplePokemon GOplayers have come forward to lament their loss of a Shiny Ho-Oh that they had worked hard for.Pokemon GOplayers are sharing sympathy with the fans and offering some reasons for how this could have happened. Pokemon GORaid Battlesare a common way of finding and securing specific Pokemon. While walking around to find and capture Pokemon is a valid part ofPokemon GOgameplay, joining a Raid allows players to join up and fight a specific boss Pokemon....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Nathan Higgins

Why Dead Space 2's Eye Machine Scene Was So Iconic

Being of the horror genre, theDead Spacefranchise isn’t exactly for the faint of heart. Viewers are subjected to dark areas, eerie sounds, and violence the likes of which can compete with even the goriest pieces of media. Though the franchise previously shifted from survival horror to action horror, the upcomingDead Spaceremake looks set to bring players back to the slow and steady scares. One of the scenes inDead Space 2draws the line between tension and horror almost perfectly....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Judy Jenkins