Hogwarts Legacy Builds a Case For Player Freedom But Doesn't Feature Romance

Hogwarts Legacywas only recently released, but it has already become a near-instant bestseller. Not only was the game ultra famous before launch, but it is now the top game on Steam, the Microsoft Store, and the PlayStation Store. WhileHogwarts Legacyhas been controversial since it was first announced, one point of contention has been the lack of romance in the game. This is a surprising move for an RPG that has to contend withSkyrimandCyberpunk 2077, both of which have intimate relationships and romance as a foundational part of the gameplay....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Stephanie Baker

How To Get The Night Set: Shadow of the Erdtree

Quick Links The Night Set belongs to both Jolan and Anna inElden Ring Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC. The armor is worn by both characters, but one wields a katana namedSword of Nightwhile the other uses a claw namedClaws of Night. It’s possible to get all the equipment related tothe Night Set inElden Ring. Sadly, not all of them are found in the same area. Additionally, certain items like the Katana are only obtainable by completing Jolan’s questline, so it might take a while....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Sean Carr

How to Restore Energy in Little-Known Galaxy

InLittle-Known Galaxy, players will shoot into outer space to embark on an indie pixel-art adventure as the new Captain-in-training of a spacecraft. From restoring and upgrading your ship to bonding with your new crewmates, or even discovering new planets and uncovering hidden mysteries, there is plenty to enjoy in this cozy title. However, whileplanet explorationis one of the main aspects and most enjoyable features ofLittle-Known Galaxy, players may find that they are held back by a lack of energy while exploring....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Jason Davis

Kirby Pre-Order Bonus is a Mouthmode Backpack Cover in Hong Kong

Pre-order bonuses for games can often range in a pretty wide variety from underwhelming starting equipment, to flashy cosmetics that do little more than prove a player picked up a game early. However, the pre-order forKirby and the Forgotten Landappears to be making use of the incrediblymeme-worthy Mouthful Modethat will be making its debut in the upcoming title. This particular pre-order is actually a rare one, in that it won’t include anything new for use insideKirby and the Forgotten Land, but is instead a real-life item for players to carry around and show off their appreciation for the game....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Linda Marks

LOTR: Why Do So Many Elves Leave Middle Earth At The End Of The Movies?

One of the more confusing parts of Tolkien’s lore inLord of the Ringsis the Undying Lands and the reason why all of the Elves had to depart Middle-earth. In the films, the Elves are shown making the journey to leave Middle-earth, and it becomes a big part of Arwen’s storyline, but it’s never fully explained why they are doing this. Is this a journey they make the choice to go on, or is it a natural compulsion that leads them to make the trip?...

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Carol Williams

March 10 is Going to Be a Big Day for Xbox Game Pass

RELATED:Xbox Game Pass Losing 4 Games Later This Month Microsoft hasalready added three games to Xbox Game Pass in March, and four more are set to join the lineup on March 10. New Xbox Game Pass Games for March 2022 Kentucky Route Zerohas earned widespread critical acclaim, taking home numerous awards and generally being considered one of the best games in its genre. It may not be a brand-new, day one release, butKentucky Route Zero’s many accolades will ensure that it’s still a significant addition to the Xbox Game Pass lineup....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Rachel Burton

Metal Gear Solid 2: Where to Find the USP

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Libertyis split into two main parts. The first section of the game is called “Tanker” and has Solid Snake infiltrating a US Navy Tanker to track down a new Metal Gear. Aided by Otacon players will need to navigate the Tanker as it is taken over by a hostile force seeking to steal the new Metal Gear the Navy have been working on. This is the shorter of the game’s two main parts and also makes for an excellent tutorial on the game’s main mechanics....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Mr. Patrick Delacruz

Minecraft Fan Shows Some Creative Uses for the New Breeze Mob

Summary Even the most simplistic ofMinecraft’s mechanics can be exploited by players who think creatively enough, and one fan has already found several clever ways of using the upcoming Breeze mob in applications ranging from elytra launchers to multiplayer minigames. The latest snapshot preview now available inMinecraft’s Java Edition gives fans a lot of new content to explore, but it’s important to keep in mind that none of these experimental features are yet set in stone....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Matthew Benton

Naruto: Pettiest Characters

Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutohas some of the most incredible characters who have made quite an impression on the fans over the years. Being such a successful author, it goes without saying that his story has a wide variety of characters who fans love for different reasons. RELATED:Naruto: The Villains Who Had The Best Introductions, Ranked While some, like Naruto Uzumaki, are unreasonably kind at times, others, such as Orochimaru are known to be extremely vile....

May 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1391 words · Rebecca Wilson

New The Book Of Boba Fett TV Spot Shows Consequences Of Jabba's Death

The Book of Boba Fettteases a war that will come to Tatooine following the death of Jabba the Hutt. Boba Fett and his partner Fennec Shand look to take over the underworld with the seat left wide open. Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fettwill pick up right after where Boba’s story ended onThe Mandalorian. Boba will be trying to take over the criminal underworld on Tatooine and reclaim his stake in the galaxy....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Reginald Finley

Nintendo Consoles That Would Have Been Perfect for Pokemon Snap Sequel

Ever since the release of the originalPokemon Snapin 1999, fans have been eager for a sequel to the popular picture-capturing game. Now,New Pokemon Snapis very reminiscent of its predecessor, focusing on taking pictures of Pokemon throughout various areas. The game takes place in the Lental region where the player is tasked to help Professor Mirror and his assistant Rita,alongside the returning Todd with their research.This is done by taking photographs of Pokemon in the field and building a compendium called the Photodex....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Edward Cook

One Piece: The Navy's Siege Of Egghead Island, Explained

Summary TheOne Pieceworld is experiencing more turbulence than it has ever before in known history. Currently, the era is turning and with each passing day, it gets more tumultuous. In a very short span of time, two of the Yonko have fallen and that was immediately followed up by the destruction of Lulusia Kingdom. If that wasn’t enough, the Emperors are engaging in large-scale battles all over the seas, and, at the same time, the secrets of the world are beingexplored by Vegapunk on Egghead Island....

May 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1254 words · Michael Burch

One Slasher Franchise Would Be Perfect for an Asymmetrical Horror Game

Summary Since the late 2010’s, several iconic horror films and characters have been adapted into the world of video games within the asymmetrical multiplayer horror genre. This ranges from 2017’sFriday the 13th: The Gametothe recently releasedKiller Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. Throughout these games, players embody the horrifying killers as they prowl maps inspired by classic film locations to track down and kill struggling survivors. Meanwhile, other players often have to work together to craft items, repair damaged communications outlets, or gather weapons to attempt to escape....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Kristi Garcia