God of War Ragnarok: How Odin's Role Differs From Mythology

PLEASE NOTE: This article contains MAJOR spoilers for God of War Ragnarok.Proceed at your own risk.God of War Ragnarokpaints a fitting end to the Norse saga of the series as Kratos and Atreus take the fight to Asgard in the hopes of freeing the nine realms from its rule. While Odin is revered in mythology, he serves asGod of War Ragnarok’smain antagonist, trying to convince Atreus of leaving his father’s side all so that he may prevent Ragnarok and survive....

May 14, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Michael Briggs

Hardest 3D Platformer Games Published By Nintendo

Summary Nintendois one of the biggest and most well-known video game companies, and has created some of the most popular gaming franchises enjoyed by many over the years. Along with re-releasing some classic titles for newer consoles,such asPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door,Nintendo has created many 2D and3D platformersthat are enjoyed by children and adults alike. However, not all the platformer games Nintendo has published are simple and straightforward. Some of their 3D games, both well-known and underrated, offer a more challenging gameplay experience for players....

May 14, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Isaiah Harrell

Hogwarts Legacy Teased But is Missing a Crucial Piece of Immersion

Harry Potterfans may not have gotten each and every little feature they would have liked out ofHogwarts Legacy, but as the first installment in what could be a rich and fruitful franchise it is wonderfully ambitious on its own. There are only a handful of nostalgic details fromHarry Potterlore that fans still wish they had in Avalanche’s action-RPG, at least in terms of what would make sense to have appear in a late-1800s interpretation of a student’s schooling experience....

May 14, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · William White

How Nemesis Works in Last Epoch

As of version 1.1,Last Epoch: Harbingers of Ruin, you can now find Nemesis encounters while exploring the game. These can be found in the Campaign and in the Monolith of Fate, offering players new opportunities to earn rare loot and, in some cases, upgrade existing pieces of equipment. Players taking part in the current cycle ofLast Epochwill be able to find Nemesis encounters just by exploring each location as normal, with the game using a few different methods to help you track them down more easily....

May 14, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Tracy Cortez

Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Course Objectives Have Major Potential

Innovation is the name of the game for recent Nintendo titles, andKirby and the Forgotten Landis no exception. WhileZelda: Breath of the WildandPokemon Legends: Arceustake some of Nintendo’s other leading franchises in new directions,Kirby and the Forgotten Landbrings in tons of mechanics that could have a major impact on the rest of the franchise. Kirby’s Copy Abilities have permanent evolved forms,Forgotten Landincludes city-building mechanics, and its 3D platforming creates an opportunity for less linear levels that reward players for roaming around in search of secrets....

May 14, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Victor Blake

Musician Performs Elden Ring's Theme in 15 Different Styles

The first half of 2022 has already been an exciting time for a lot of gamers, as many popular games have hit the market. Among the most successful of these titles isElden Ring. As the newest game developed by FromSoftware, it introduces players to anopen world known as the Lands Betweenwhile retaining the challenging combat the studio is known for. As a result of the continuing success ofElden Ring, many fans have shown off their love for the title in interesting ways....

May 14, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Lisa Johnson

Nine Sols: How to Fast Travel

Nine Solsis a 2D action platformer game with a large, beautiful, and vibrant world to explore. Because this world is so large, players may find themselves slightly overwhelmed by the sheer expanse of each location and have trouble navigating from one location to the next. To help remedy these problems and streamline your exploration throughthis gorgeous platformer universe, you can utilizethe Fast Travel mechanicto instantaneously teleport to locations that you have previously visited....

May 14, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Barbara Ellis PhD

Resident Evil 6 Gets a PS1-Style Demake

A fan of theResident Evilfranchise has created a customResident Evil 6demake that reimagines the game as a full-fledged PS1-era title. With retro-style visuals being particularly popular as of late, era-appropriate demakes of beloved video games have grown more ubiquitous as well, reworking their look and feel to make them appear as they would had they launched a few decades ago. Being one of the more poorly receivedREgames,Resident Evil 6sits in the awkward middle between Capcom’s true classics and its modern re-envisioning of the IP’s horror roots....

May 14, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Maria Hess

Starfield: How to Visit Your Dream Home (and Is It Worth It?)

Starfield’s Dream Home trait is one of many optional three traits that players can choose when beginning the game. Like otherStarfieldtraits, it has pros and cons while giving players the house of their dreams within the depths of space. RELATED:Starfield: How To Get A Home In Neon However, whenchoosing traits inStarfield, many players might wonder what’s involved when choosing the Dream Home trait and whether it’s worth it. The game also gives players limited information on how to customize their dream home, but fortunately, there is a way to remove the trait if players decide it’s not for them....

May 14, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Karina Durham

Why Final Fantasy 16’s ‘Cascade’ Music is Such a Big Deal

The following feature contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16 and The Rising Tide DLC. ThroughoutFinal Fantasy 16, music has played a significant role in telling the game’s tragic tale, between the calming tones of Rosaria and the fast-paced anthems of various Eikons. In the case ofThe Rising Tide’s main boss theme, ‘Cascade’, the story of how it made its way intoFinal Fantasy 16can be traced back to the game’s first trailer, shown three years before the game’s release....

May 14, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Catherine Cummings

Why The Last of Us 2's Factions Game is Likely a Live-Service Title

WhenThe Last of Uslaunched on PS3 in 2013, it would have been hard to predict what a runaway hit it would be. On the surface, it is nothing but yet anotherzombie survival horror game, and there are countless numbers of those available. However, as many gamers realized upon playing it,The Last of Uspresents much more than just brain-munching monsters, and instead, it unfurls a gut-wrenching story about the power of love and the drastic decisions it can push one towards in moments of desperation....

May 14, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Dean Smith

Best Visual Novels On Nintendo 3DS

Summary TheNintendo 3DSis home to a huge library of games. Thanks to its extended lifetime, the system saw constant releases from 2011 all the way to 2020, with over nine years on the scene, even co-existing with the Nintendo Switch for a short period of time. The touch screen feature made the console a perfect match forvisual novels,so it’s no wonder that players can find a great selection of visual novels on the 3DS, with many sequels coming from the DS era and some new IPs thrown in as well....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Megan Scott

My Hero Academia: Minoru Mineta's Pop Off Quirk, Explained

Summary Quirks are what determine how powerful a person can be in theMy Hero Academiaseries. Some people have quirks that can make them stronger and some have quirks that make them bigger. Each unique quirk has its own advantages and disadvantages. In the case of Minoru Mineta,he has the ability to generatesticky grape-like spheres from his scalp and use them as a weapon. While his quirk is one of those rare and unique types, he does use it to the best of his advantage....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Alicia Lewis