Sci-Fi Movies That Have The Best World Building

One of the mostenjoyable elements of a sci-fi movie is the world, or galaxy, in which it is set. They can take place off planet, on an entirely different plane of existence, or in a broken version of Earth, but the setting doesn’t matter so long as the world is portrayed in a unique and engaging way. RELATED:Best Splatterpunk Horror Movies, Ranked A sci-fi movie is even more effective when its world-building incorporates the stories of its characters....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1200 words · Betty Jones

Sony Reveals PlayStation Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

Several days ago, Microsoft revealed itsXbox Black Friday dealsduring the X019 event. Now, Sony just unveiled its PlayStation offerings for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday with prices that will surely excite any PlayStation fan. In its announcement via the PlayStation Blog, Sony announced that its holiday deals will go live from Monday, November 24, until December 2. Sony’s deals include thepreviously predicted PlayStation bundle, discounts on several games, PSVR, DualShock 4 controllers, and many more....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Erica Mendoza

Star Citizen Is Free to Play for a Limited Time

Star Citizen’s annual Foundation Festival has begun, and it comes with a Free Fly event allowing players to pilot one of six ships for a limited time.Star Citizen’s Free Fly events are a great opportunity for potential citizens to give the game a shot before deciding if they would like to purchase their very own ship. Star Citizenis an extremely ambitious immersive space sim under development by Roberts Space Industries, and it has been in the works since 2011....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Jennifer Williams

Star Wars: Boba Fett May Return Soon, And He's Not The Only One

Boba Fett may be one of the most surprisingly developedStar Warscharacters in the franchise’s recent years, having moved from a bounty hunter of few words in the original trilogy to effectively the adoptive father of an entire Tatooine city by the end ofThe Book of Boba Fetton Disney Plus. So it should be no surprise that actor Temuera Morrison wants to continue in the role for as long as he’s able....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · William Mccullough

Stardew Valley Players Uncovering Detail About Leah They've Never Noticed Before

Summary More than seven years after the release ofStardew Valley, many fans are just now learning that Leah’s backstory changes based on the gender of the player. Long after the game’s launch, fans are still uncovering new details about the cozy farming life sim, like earlier this year when oneStardew Valleyplayer made a new discovery after 2,000 hoursabout the in-game plushies. Longtime players are well aware thatStardew Valleyhas much more lore than one would assume....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Christopher Lopez

Street Fighter 5 Announces Final Season 5 DLC Character

Very recently, Capcom held a summer update livestream forStreet Fighter 5. The main focus was on the next two DLC characters for the game, Oro from theStreet Fighter 3games andguest star Akira fromRival Schools(another Capcom fighting game series), but things ended with a surprise first look at the final DLC character who, up until this point, had been a complete mystery. After months of theorizing who it could be, a popular returning character, a crossover guest star like aKing of Fighterscharacter (which would also serve as cross promotion forKing of Fighters 15), or a brand new face entirely, it turns out it’s the third one....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Deborah Vaughan

Take-Two Does Not Believe Single Player Games Are 'Dead'

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company toGrand Theft AutoandRed Dead Redemptiondeveloper Rockstar, is doing pretty well these days. While fewer games have come from its subsidiaries than updates for current titles,Take-Two still plans to release 93 games over the next five years. BothGrand Theft Auto VandRed Dead Redemption 2represent crossroads in video games, places where two genres meet: online, live-service multiplayer, and dedicated single player. One of those, the multiplayer, has clearly been the more lucrative of the two for Rockstar and Take-Two, inspiring many imitators....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · John Knapp

The Best XL Mouse Pads for Gaming in 2024

Every gaming setupneeds a mouse padand while some gamers prefer having a smaller mouse pad just for under their mouse, others prefer an extra-large mouse pad that sits under their keyboard as well as their mouse. The purpose of an XL mouse pad can be two-fold. Not only does it provide a surface for your mouse, but it also adds somedynamics to your desk surface. The XL mouse pad could be a simple black one or one with some design on it to make it stand out....

July 26, 2025 · 11 min · 2198 words · Ashley Johnson

The Elder Scrolls 6 May Include Tribute to Deceased Fan

While it’s still a long way off,The Elder Scrolls 6may feature a tribute to a deceased fan. Nothing has been set in stone yet, but Bethesda has formally responded to a request from the fan’s girlfriend, with the company asking for additional details about the fan, though not being able to promise the addition in an official capacity. The fan in question is Colton ‘Colt’ Meredith, whose final Facebook post before his death stated that he would “give up literally anything to just be in Skyrim....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Matthew Davis

The Elder Scrolls 6: A History of Soul Gems Up to Skyrim

Soul gems were introduced early on in theElder Scrollsfranchise and have become a material of vital importance to gameplay. From creating enchanted gear to resurrecting fallen teammates, naturally occurring magical gemstones are now present in every single project that has been released by Bethesda and will be included inThe Elder Scrolls 6.The gems can be varying sizes and rarity, from soul gem fragments toAzura’s Star, an ancient Daedric artifact said to hold souls of any size....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Charles Armstrong PhD

The Sims 4: Get Together

A significant part of Sims' lives is forming relationships and creating memories with their fellow Sims, andThe Sims 4: Get TogetherExpansion pack only adds more ways to make friends by introducing groups and clubs. Expansion packs add new gameplay features, clothes, Build/Buy objects, and worlds for players to experiment with. Get Together focuses on community and hobbies by bringing Sims together who enjoy similar things. Clubs can be shaped into whatever players are looking for and make group events flow more smoothly inThe Sims 4....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1146 words · Juan Gomez

The Sims 5 Should Add a New Morality Stat to Base Gameplay

Fans of theSimsfranchise have a lot to look forward to. Not only isThe Sims 4receiving a significant update and expansion pack, butThe Sims 5- aka Project Rene - is also under development. While little is known about the future of theSimsseries and what a new base game has in store, there’s ample possibility thatThe Sims 5could be different from previous games. Cross-platform gameplay and a multiplayer mode are much-needed changes, but there’s quite a bit that can be done with foundational gameplay mechanics like Sim stats....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Keith Perez

The Witcher 3: 7 Reasons Anna Henrietta Should Have Been Romanceable (& 7 She Shouldn't)

Anna Henrietta is one of the small characters inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,who makes a huge impact on the game. Along with the lore of the franchise. Her story is part of the DLCBlood and Wine.Geralt encounters her in the arena, and she remains a main character for the rest of the quest. Related:The Witcher 3: The Hardest Decisions During Blood and Wine (And Their Consequences) Some players have asked why Anna Henrietta is not romanced inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt....

July 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1295 words · Juan Gonzalez