Star Wars: Things You Didn't Know About Hutts

Seen as a race of thieves and villains in theStar Warsuniverse, the Hutt serve their purpose as unseemly creatures who are as unpleasant to look at as they are to deal with, even to those who are just as crooked as they are. It was partly because of the Hutt that Mos Eisley was a hive of scum and villainy, but it was their strict and often brutal mafia tactics that kept the worst elements of Tattooine in check....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Eric Le

Starfield: Defensive Measures Walkthrough

As proud as Akila City is, it’s not without its fair share of problems. WhileStarfieldplayers are exploring the capital of the Freestar Collective, they might come across a group of guards arguing about how to better protect the town from its resident hostile fauna species. RELATED:Starfield: How to Get Contraband Back Defensive Measuresis aStarfieldquest that’s easy to miss. It sheds some light on the daily life of the people in Akila City, and it’s got some great rewards waiting for players at the end as well....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Annette Baker

Super Mario RPG: Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed

Square Enix, Squaresoft at the time, truly got away with metaphorical murder when they madeSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. It was so goofy that it seemed impossible for Nintendo to allow these things to transpire today. That’s taking into account the spiritual RPG sequels too. Not only did they have fun with the character of Mario and his series, but Squaresoft celebrated Nintendo as a whole. There were so many Easter Eggs in the game and the remake kept them all in....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Katherine Lopez

The Best Sci-Fi Movie Franchises (According to Rotten Tomatoes)

When asked to name the best sci-fi movie franchises of all time, most people’s minds will usually jump to the likes ofAlien,Star Wars, andThe Matrix. However, while these are undoubtedly some of the genre’s heaviest hitters and collectively boast some ofthe greatest sci-fi movies ever made, they each have their fair share of duds. RELATED:The Best Movie Trilogies Of All Time In reality, it’s incredibly rare to find a sci-fi movie franchise that consistently hits the mark, especially when so many ofthe biggest names in sci-fihave installments spanning multiple decades....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Glenn Anthony

The Case For Far Cry 7 To Offer a Diverse Portfolio of Antagonists

Summary There’s so much that goes into crafting a memorable antagonist beyond lore development, andFar Cryhas been one of the better franchises in terms of giving its villains that deadly eccentric aura.Far Cry 6tried to replicate this winning formula with itsdepiction of Anton Castillo, but it didn’t enjoy success to the same degree as its predecessor. It might be time for Ubisoft to go in a new direction and possibly give its antagonists an equal footing inFar Cry 7....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Courtney Smith

The Case for Playing a Qunari in Dragon Age 4

The qunari are one of the strangest races to be featured inDragon Age 4. Introduced as a playable race inDragon Age: Inquisition, they are the only playable race that is unique to the franchise, with humans, dwarves, and elves all fantasy staples. While many players enjoyed playing a qunari inInquisition, there are some particularly good reasons that playing as a qunari inDragon Age 4could provide players with a unique story and some great new roleplaying opportunities not afforded to the race in previous installments of the franchise....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Doris Castaneda

The Legend of Zelda: Every Reincarnation of Princess Zelda Explained

Summary The Legend of Zeldahas been one of Nintendo’s flagship franchises since the days of the original Nintendo Entertainment System, and the legacy of the series has lasted into the modern day. With the massive success and positive reception toTears of the Kingdomearlier this year,The Legend of Zeldahas proven itself as a lasting force within the realm of gaming. TheZeldatitles all follow a similar structure that sees Link as the protagonist involved in a quest with Princess Zelda somehow, a formula that would have led many to believe the series is somewhat anthological in nature....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Jenna Brown

The Outer Worlds: Worst Flaws

The Outer Worldsis an action-adventure game that came out in 2019. As an original game, set in space and featuring all sorts of exploration, there were a lot of expectations surrounding it, and it largely lived up to them. One unique mechanic that madeThe Outer Worldsso interesting to play was the mechanic called “flaws.: The flaw mechanic inThe Outer Worldsis a unique systemthat allows players to voluntarily take on character traits that come with both benefits and negative effects....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Jessica White

The PS Plus Free Games for July 2021 Are All Set-Up for Something Else

In many ways,PS Plusis the ultimate hype man. Video games that release day one on the service tend to perform better than many anticipated, while the quality of the free games every month hardly ever stumbles. By focusing on variety,PS Plusensures that there’s a little something for everyone; notably, however, it’s had a different tactic at work here lately. One of the PS Plus games for May 2021, for example, wasBattlefield 5....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Joshua Mendoza

What If...? Episode 5 Easter Eggs

The following contains spoilers forMarvel’s What If…?Episode 5, “What If… Zombies?!” When the Marvel Cinematic Universe took inspiration from the comics anthologyWhat If…?series for the new Disney Plus series, plenty of fans wondered if specific comic book scenarios might come into play. The latest episode of the series seems to take inspiration from one comic book universe in particular:Marvel Zombies. In the comics, a portal to a zombie universe causes the infection of the inhabitants of the main universe, and the results aren’t so different here as the episode details a very different look at the MCU than fans are used to....

May 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1737 words · Patricia Gilbert

Where To Find All Inazuma Viewpoints In Genshin Impact

The six islands of Inazuma dropped onto players’ screens during the 2.0Genshin Impactpatch, and the Land of Eternity has left a lasting impression on many. The region carries a total of18 Viewpoints, 16 of which can be seen and 2 of which are hidden. Viewpoints inGenshin Impactare a special feature that, when found, are added to the Geography Archive in the Paimon Menu screen. Players can refer to this archive to look back on the lore related to these Viewpoints and learn more about the region’s surroundings....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Richard Pennington

Why Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is Unlikely To Borrow Kraven's Best Comic Book Storyline

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is shaping up to tell another original story, something Insomniac Games has been doing regularly throughout the series thus far. The developer has kept all the most important aspects of the characters from the comics intact, but it has also put unique spins on them, like Prowler becoming a proper ally for Miles andMary Jane Watsonbeing a journalist. Alongside some smart alterations to its cast, Insomniac has told fully new tales as opposed to borrowing its plots directly from the comics....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Robert Smith

World of Warcraft’s Medivh Set Is a Blessing And a Curse

World of Warcraftis a game well-known for its iconic and legendary characters, some of which have been around longer than the MMO itself. One of these hugely popular characters is being recognized by three new cosmetic items that make up The Guardian Pack. This raven-themed transmog pays homage to none other than Medivh,World of Warcraft’s last Guardian of Tirisfal and one of the most powerful mages to ever live. Medivh was primarily responsible for the events that led to the creation of the Dark Portal and the following orc invasion ofAzeroth, which kickstarted the entireWarcraftfranchise....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Jeremy Lopez