Google Responds to Early Stadia Frustrations

A recent Reddit post in theGoogle Stadiacommunity went viral, calling attention to what they describe as a 40-day drought from the service. The post claimed thatGooglehadn’t made a game announcement or release, a feature update, or a “real community update” for almost six weeks. Google has now responded, offering up a statement in reply to an official request. Google doesn’t apologize or insinuate that any change will occur, but rather states it “understands” and is “excited to share more” soon....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Breanna Santiago

Gorgeous Overwatch Fan Art Gives Pharah A Casual Look

Overwatchis full of standout character, and Ana’s rocket launcher-wielding daughter Pharah features one of the most unique kits in the hero shooter. However,Overwatchfans rarely get the chance to see her wearing anything other than a bulky suit of armor. Blizzard has given its characters some casual attire in the past, as one of the standout skins fortheOverwatchhero Hanzoshows him wearing a jacket, pants, and shoes. Many have been hoping to see Pharah get a similar skin, though with her moveset requiring her to have the ability of flight, it is hard to imagine a scenario where such a design is possible....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Joshua Thompson

Great Horror Romance Movies

Horror romance movies are on the rise for the past couple of years but in reality, they are not such a new trend. Love and fear go together really well, and a lot of directors and screenwriters have seen the opportunity to combine the two and create a lovable monster: what is known as the horror-romance genre. RELATED:Best Romance Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked Whether it features mythical creatures or paranormal activities, fans of horror movies also want to enjoy some romance and real connection between the characters and not just have a big kiss in the end of the movie just to tie up the subplot....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Bobby Bryant

Harry Potter Wizards Unite's Day Spotlight Event

March 2021 is turning into a very interesting month forHarry Potter Wizards Uniteplayers and fans. The mobile game didn’t post its usual calendar of events at the end of last month and, as it turns out, there was a very good reason. The devs are busy fighting some serious bugs right now and are putting any major events on hold until some serious fixes are in place. That means that the usual two-part Brilliant Event, Community Day, andAdversaries Eventsare all to be determined at this point....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · David Miller

Harry Potter: Magical Portraits, Explained

Summary Within the wizarding world ofHarry Potterlies a peculiar form of magic that continues to interest and intrigue fans decades after, magical canvases that capture the essence of people and bring them to life in vibrant, animated portraits. These portraits can be found adorning the walls of Hogwarts and other wizarding residences. Behind this enigmatic art form, besides a fascinating history, there’s a debate about its mechanics that raises the question: are the people in the portraits sentient?...

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Heather Hill

Hidden Side Quests In Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous

There are a lot of reasonsto love RPGs, one of them being the complex and flexible storylines a player can build as they progress. Tabletop role-playing games have always had a tradition of strong storytelling, and the video games that have evolved from those tabletop games follow the same tradition. The latest installment in thePathfinderseries has a similar design and includes both a series of main quests and optional, often hidden, side quests....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1496 words · Tanya Pena

Hideo Kojima Would Be the Perfect Director for a Studio Ghibli Game

Studio Ghibliis often called the Disney of the East due to the way its films capture the wonder and curiosity of childhood. Every meticulously crafted frame is rich with color and emotion, and the stories told are subtle, yet so potent, they have audiences pondering over them long after the credits have rolled.Studio Ghiblifilms likeSpirited AwayandMy Neighbor Totorohave become cult classics while titles likePorco RossoandKiki’s Delivery Serviceare less known but are still deeply loved by die-hard fans of the studio....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Melinda Shepard

How Redfall Differs From Arkane Studios' Other Games

Redfallhas received a lot of attention lately after it revealed more gameplay and story details in the recent Xbox Showcase. Arkane Studios is well known for developing hit titles such asDishonored,2017’sPrey,and most recentlyDeathloop, all of which were well received by fans and critics. Each of these games has sci-fi elements andRedfalllooks to be following suit, but with a few notable differences. Fans of Arkane have come to expect a set of standards from the developer’s titles, such as fast-paced combat and the combination of supernatural powers and real-world weapons....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Christopher Warner

How to Choose a House in Hogwarts Legacy (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin)

Upon their arrival at the titularschool of witchcraft and wizardry, one of the very first things thatHogwarts Legacyplayers will need to do is get sorted into a house. As fans of the franchise will already know, there are four possible options here, those being Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy Burning Questions Answered Just like in the books and movies, a special sorting hat will be placed on the playable character’s head to determine which house they should be sorted into....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Gregory Nelson

Image Shows Stone Cold Steve Austin Playing Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis considered by many to be one of the absolute best video games ever made. It’s earned near-universal acclaim from critics and fans alike, with incredible sales numbers to solidify it as a massive success for theZeldabrand.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildhas millions of fans all over the world, and one of them is WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. This first came to light in a promotional video for an episode of theBroken Skull Sessions, which is basically a live-action version of Stone Cold’s podcast where he interviews various guests....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Timothy Jones

Jude Law Joins Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Series From Spider-Man: No Way Home Director

Disney is set to continue its voluminous journey into a galaxy far, far away. As part of the 2022 Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, the company made several big announcements regarding upcoming projects, including a new series from creators Christopher Ford and Jon Watts, the director ofSpider-Man: No Way Home. Previously known only by its working title, “Grammar Rodeo,” itselfa clever nod to a joke fromThe Simpsons, it was revealed that the new show would be titledStar Wars: Skeleton Crew....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Mark Boone

Minecraft Player Recreates Life-Sized Cold War Submarines

Over 10 years have gone by sinceMinecraftfirst debuted and hit digital store shelves, but with new updates coming to the game, players are still playing it regularly. Over the past couple of months alone,players have produced stunningMinecraftcreationsthat wonderfully showcase the community’s creative capabilities. Now, a new creation has risen to reinforce this notion, which perhaps stands among the most impressive compositions ever assembled within the game. For the uninitiated, whileMinecraftfeatures bare-bones sandbox modes where the primary goal is to survive, those feeling more imaginative can use the game’s creative mode....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Emily Garcia

Most Scientifically Accurate Sci-Fi TV Shows

Science fiction is one of the most popular genres in both movies and in TV shows. One of the reasons for its popularity is that it allows the viewers to let their imagination run free. Sci-fi explores technology and ideas that don’t yet exist, but could very well become real in the future. Sometimes that’s a positive thing, sometimes not so much. RELATED:Most Sinister Evil Scientist On TV Shows Whatever the case, not every science fiction show pays attention to scientific accuracy....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Erin Zimmerman