How to Make Apple Sauce in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s first expansion,A Rift in Time, introduced players to the mystical Eternity Isle, a place brimming with new characters, hidden treasures, and a wealth of materials. These fresh discoveries are essential for crafting unique furniture, ancient devices, and upgraded Royal Tools at the crafting station and the innovativeTimebending Table. Eternity Isle is a treasure trove of resources, boasting over 40 new cooking ingredients available within its three biomes. These include an array ofvegetables to cultivate, fruits and herbs to gather, fish to catch, and more....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Cody Farmer

It Was 'Important' That Batwoman's Silhouette Made It Clear She's Black

The CW has released the first official photos ofJavicia Leslie suited up as Batwoman. First shown on theBatwomanshow’s verified Twitter account, this is the first look that audiences have gotten at Leslie’s character Ryan Wilder in full costume, which she’ll first put on in the third episode of season two. While many of the central design elements of the two suits are similar or the same, including the red Bat-symbol on the chest,Wilder’s suit features more of a light leather armorlook than that of her predecessor, Ruby Rose’s Kate Kane....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Natasha Bright

Lies of P Devs Detail How Sound Design Improves Puppets, Combat, and More

As a Soulslike action RPG, Neowiz’s upcomingPinocchio-inspiredLies of Phas to meet some high expectations set forth by genre classics, not only in terms of gameplay but also when it comes to delivering the kind of immersive atmosphere and environmental storytelling that defines the genre. To accomplish this,Lies of Pdevelopers at Neowiz labored meticulously on the game’s sound design and music in order to immerse players in its moody 19th-century puppet-infested cityscape....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Anita Hester

Marvel’s Avengers Reveals Maestro Hulk Skin

For the first time inMarvel’s Avengers, players will soon be able to dress up as a supervillain. Starting later next week, a twisted version of The Hulk known as Maestro will be purchasable through theMarvel’s Avengersmarketplace. For those unfamiliar withthe Marvel villain Maestro, he serves as the ruler of the Wasteland and can be fought in the final battle of Hawkeye’s Future Imperfect DLC expansion. While his backstory is not covered heavily in the game, in the comics he has a twisted past that sees him tortured by AIM and serving as the sole survivor of The Avengers during an apocalypse....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · John Howard

Marvel’s Kevin Feige Announces Possibility Of A Southeast Asian Superhero In The MCU

Marvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige has confirmed that fans of theMarvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) will not have to “wait very long” to see a Southeast Asian superhero arrive on Disney Plus. While speaking at a press conference to announce the launch of the streaming service in Singapore, Feige made it clear that Marvel aims to represent different cultures within its universe. When asked if it was “time we get a Southeast Asian Marvel superhero on Disney Plus” by one of the participants at the conference, Feige’s immediate response was, “I think it is....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Amanda Jackson

Mortal Kombat 1 Local Multiplayer Has Massive Drawback

Summary SomeMortal Kombat 1fans have recently taken to social media to bemoan the fact that the game’s unlockable cosmetics aren’t available to both players during local multiplayer fights. Their complaints emerged online just asMortal Kombat 1was treated to a global releaseon September 19 following a brief early access period. Unlike NetherRealm Studios' recent games,Mortal Kombat 1does not emphasize alternate skinstoo much. That’s not to say the latest installment in the long-running franchise is lacking in cosmetics, having debuted with a full-fledged in-game store that sells a variety of gear in exchange for Seasonal Kredits and Dragon Krystals....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Christopher Smith

NBA 2K24: Best Teams To Play For As A Small Forward

A small forward inNBA 2K24can, and perhaps should, do everything. Whether it’s shooting from deep, making highlight reel dunks, swiping the ball away, blocking shots, rebounding, or making the perfect pass, a small forward is the position of choice for players who want in on all of the action. RELATED:Forgotten Unusual Sports Games And that’s also why choosing a great location is so important. Selecting the wrong team may force the small forward to play center or point guard for most of their careers instead of getting the freedom to do anything....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Christopher Haney

New Pokemon Snap: 8 Hidden Locations Only Experts Found

The originalPokemon Snaphad a surprising amount of depth. Since the game was entirely on rails, one wouldn’t expect many secret areas. But finding hidden areas was crucial to unlocking each stage, and in the long-awaited sequel,New Pokemon Snap, it’s no different. RELATED:10 Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing New Pokemon Snap Each course inNew Pokemon Snaphas at least one branching path that’s unlocked by interacting with wild Pokemon. Some are easy to find, like the Bidoof dam in the very first level....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Gloria Duke

New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for August 01, 2025

Strandshas a whole new puzzle for today. If you like word search puzzles, you may have tried to conquer this in-beta game. But if you already know the rules ofhow to playStrandsand are still stuck, you might be looking for help. If you aren’t interested in using the in-game hint system, you can find all sorts of hints in this article, including general hints, individual word spoilers, and even the whole answer to today’s puzzle....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Erica Gutierrez

Nintendo Explains How Super Nintendo World Power Up Bands Will Work as Amiibo

As the opening of the Super Nintendo World theme park area draws closer, Nintendo has revealed more about the area’s signature souvenir, Power-Up Bands. While the bands will open up all kinds of opportunities within the park itself, they will be surprisingly useful even when visitors return home. The biggestNintendonews to come out of December was likely the special Nintendo Direct focused on Super Nintendo World, hosted by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Emily Scott

One of the Best Shooters of Its Generation Is Free on Steam This Week

4A Games has announced that it will be offering 2013’sMetro: Last Lightfor free on Steam for a limited time.Steam regularly offers free gamesfor those who keep their eyes open and their fingers quick, since often the deals are only around for a short time.Metro: Last Lightis the sequel toMetro 2033and picks up directly where that first story left off.Metro Exodus,the third entry in the popular franchise, launched in 2019, and it is believed that afourth game in theMetroseries is already in development, though projects at Ukrainian-founded 4A Games have been impacted somewhat by the ongoing conflict with Russia....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Joseph Lee

Overwatch 2 Should Pull a Mischief and Magic With Battle of the Beasts

Summary AsOverwatch 2Season 8 is now in full swing, there has been substantial content to explore and engage with over the past few weeks. This has included the addition ofMauga, the newest tank hero, Hard Light weapon skins, and a Call of the Hunt-themed battle pass. In alignment with Season 8’s theme, a limited-time game mode called “Battle of the Beasts” was released from December 5 to December 19. This isn’t the first timeOverwatch 2has launched a thrilling LTM arcade mode, and it likely won’t be its last....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Scott Anderson

Overwatch: Echo is Last New Hero Before Sequel

Earlier this week, Blizzard started teasing Hero 32 forOverwatch, which many fans assumed to be Echo. It’s now been confirmed thatEcho is Hero 32, and now more details about the character have come to light. Namely, that Echo is yet another Damage hero forOverwatch’s growing roster, and that she will be the last new character added to the originalOverwatchgame before the launch ofOverwatch 2. Luckily forOverwatchfans excited to play Echo, the new character will be coming to the PTR later today....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Madison Thomas