Characters vs. Kills: What’s More Important In A Good Slasher?

While horror fans disagree on the kinds of movies that they like most, as some prefer “elevated horror” and some like cheesy fun, there’s another debate to be had: whether the kills or characters matter most in a slasher film. It’s easy to say that without villains racking up body counts, it wouldn’t be a slasher at all… but it’s also possible to argue that audiences need people to care about or the movie isn’t worth writing home about....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Elizabeth Callahan

Cities: Skylines 2 – Beginner Tips

Summary Without having experience with city-building games, they can appear intimidating on the surface. Potential players might seeCities: Skylines 2and think the whole concept sounds far too complicated, and at times it can be. RELATED:All Confirmed Features For Cities: Skylines 2 Cities: Skylines 2, developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive, has been described as the most realistic and detailed city builder ever. The aim of the game is to push players' creativity and problem-solving skills to a whole new level....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Elizabeth Morales

Day One Xbox Game Pass Game Sniper Elite 5 Gets Release Date

The next installment in theSniper Elitefranchise is going to be here sooner than some might have expected after the game’s developers announced its release date. As a bit of a bonus for Xbox users, those who are anxiously awaiting its arrival will be able to playSniper Elite 5on Xbox Game Passthe same day it launches on all platforms. TheSniper Elitefranchise has set itself apart from other shooters over the years because users can take out their enemies up close and personal....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Larry Villegas

Destiny 2 Players are Trying to Get Titan Exotic Disabled

Although opinions differ on whichDestiny 2weapons are overpowered (OP) in Crucible, there are a few exotic armor pieces that are widely regarded as a little too strong. Chief among them is the Antaeus Wards, a pair of Titan exotic boots that are easily among one of the best PvP exotics in the game right now. The Antaeus Wards might not seem like much at first glance, and the boots weren’t overwhelmingly popular when they first released....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Sandra Garcia

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for Nov 15

Even with a little more than 20 days left in the current Season of the Undying, this week marks the final stretch for a number ofDestiny 2activities. TheFestival of the Lost is nearing its conclusion, pushing players to finish any outstanding tasks left whether that be collecting masks, earning triumphs, or obtaining the unique auto rifle, The Braytech Werewolf. Momentum Control is also on the way out at reset next week which may make some players happy after it’s lengthy stay as the unique Crucible playlist....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · John Parker

Did Attack On Titan Revamp The Code Geass-Style Ending?

Summary The following contains spoilers for Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2, now streaming onPrime Video. In the time since thepremiere of the much awaited series finaleof theAttack on Titananime, there have been intense discussions and debates surrounding the version of the story’s ending that made it to the silver screen. For the most part, the anime’s final episode stayed true to the original manga ending, with a few tweaks incorporated by series creator Hajime Isayama, to enhance the impact of the bittersweet conclusion that brought Eren’s tale to a close....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1255 words · Gavin Lopez

Dragon Ball: Best Alternate Timelines Explored In The Games

Dragon Ballis one of the most beloved franchises ever, withcharacters and storiesspanning decades. The series features a multitude of anime shows, movies, games, manga, and fan releases. There’s so much content to go over, it’s incredible. Often, video games under the Dragon Ball banner decide to venture forth and explore new stories. While none of these stories are ‘canon,’ similar to the movies, some of these story modes have led to endearing alternate timelines that diehards would love to sink their teeth into....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Desiree Stevenson

Ender Lilies: Quietus Of The Knights(Guardian Siegrid)

Over the years, action RPGs have been heading down a trend of becoming more genuinely challenging while still being lenient enough for as many players as possible to adjust to the difficulty curve. Though, the first boss in every action RPG still acts as a gatekeeper barring the way to the rest of the game. RELATED:Titan Souls: How To Beat The Soul (Final Boss Fight) It is at this point that players either rise to the challenge or succumb to bitter defeat....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Ryan Patel

Final Fantasy 7: Things That Make Sephiroth The Most Terrifying Villain In Gaming

Throughout the history of gaming, few villains have ever come close to rivaling Sephiroth,Final Fantasy 7’srepresentation of evil incarnate. Once a noble member of SOLDIER, Sephiroth is a force to be reckoned with against all those who oppose him. Believing himself to be a descendant of Jenova, Sephiroth sees the world of Gaia as his birthright and will stop at nothing to reclaim what is rightfully his. RELATED:Final Fantasy: Godlike Characters Sephiroth Can Beat There are several elements to Sephiroth that make him a frightening villain inFinal Fantasy 7, but all of them combined serve to showcase histruly terrifying nature....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Brittany Cantu

Former PlayStation Console Exclusive is Now on the Nintendo Switch

Summary Nintendo Switch has finally receivedTchia, an action-adventure game that was originally released as a PlayStation console exclusive.Tchiafirst came out for PS5, PS4, and PC on Jul 26, 2025. Being a critically well-received title,Tchiais one of the major indie games that launched last year. It is developed by Canada-based studio, Awaceb, and follows the journey of the titular character as she embarks on an exhilarating tropical adventure. After being out for over a year,Tchiahas followed through with the rumors earlier this monthand made its way onto Switch....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Jay Snyder

Genshin Impact: Which Characters May Be Playable Soon

Genshin Impactfans were left in disbelief once miHoYo announced two banner re-runs for update 2.2, with four-star Thoma being the only new playable character during this six-week patch cycle. Comparing this to the previous two updates, which have brought six new faces, it won’t come as a surprise if many players tend to avoid spending their Primogems on the character banners. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, as the officialGenshin ImpactTwitter account finally announced two brand new characters that will join the playable roster in the upcoming 2....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Stephanie Brown

Gungrave G.O.R.E. is 'Anime Come to Life'

The video game world takes inspiration from all kinds of media, from the most classical literature to high-octane action films. Out of all of the inspirations that games have taken on through the years, one of the most consistent is the world of anime. From licensed titles likeDragon Ball Z: Kakarotto games likeAstral Chainthat have heavy anime-inspired imagery, the relationship between gaming and anime has been strong for decades. That relationship is set to get only stronger, thanks to the upcoming release ofGungrave G....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Dawn Todd MD

Halloween: Why Ignoring the Sequels Inevitably Fails

Halloweenhas gone through three or so continuity reboots by now. The first occurred in 1998’sHalloween H20: 20 Years Later, 2007’sHalloweenreboot by Rob Zombie that entirely rebooted the franchise, and 2018’sHalloweenby David Gordon Green. The three all promised to take Halloween back to its roots to varying degrees. H20sought to retcon the “Cult of Thorn” trilogy, which had killed off Jamie Lee Curtis’ Laurie Strode (though a deleted scene would actually acknowledgeHalloween 4-6, and claim Laurie faked her death only to enter witness protection under the name “Keri Tate”)....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Brian Walker