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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....