Left 4 Dead 2: The Last Stand Update Available Now

TheLeft 4 Dead 2community has come together to create and release a new official update for the game. While some may have assumed that the game had long been abandoned, Valve has allowed for the fans to continue to officially enhance the game. This update is known as The Last Stand. Access to the new content provided by this update isn’t behind any kind of paywall, so all players that already ownLeft 4 Dead 2can just update their game to enjoy what the community has to offer....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Karina Petersen

LOTR: Why Didn't The Eagles Take Frodo To Mordor?

Over the years, there have been quite a few pieces ofLord of the Ringstrivia or lore that have become infamous within the fandom, as well as outside of it with the general population. There are memes that are widely shared (such as the classic “One does not simply walk into Mordor” one), as well as trivia that basically becomes an inside joke for fans as they’re watching (such as the fact that Viggo Mortenson broke his toe while filming one scene and that specific take made the final cut, which is a fact that fans love to regale their less-knowledgeable friends with)....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Chelsea Glass

Marvel: Best Black Cat Storylines

Every superhero needs villains who would stand against them and make their lives more difficult.Spider-Manhas multiple such villains but Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat, holds a special part in his life. Even though they fought in the past, they grew closer over time and even dated for a while. Even after their break-up, they remained mostly on friendly terms and joined forces multiple times when one of them needed help....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Katelyn Li

Microsoft Admits Xbox Game Pass ‘Cannibalizes’ Game Sales

In January 2022,Microsoft announced its planned acquisition of Activision Blizzardfor $68 billion. This inevitably gave rise to controversy, not only among gamers concerned about the future availability of their favorite franchises, but also among government bodies that regulate anti-competitive behavior. One of these regulatory agencies is the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which thus far doesn’t seem strongly inclined to allow the Activision Blizzard deal to go through. RELATED:Rumor: Xbox Game Pass Could Be Adding Another Atlus RPG In response, Microsoft has been providing documentation to defend its right to acquire Activision Blizzard, and the CMA has released occasional updates about its ongoing investigation....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Michelle Wilson

Monster Hunter World: How to Get Guardian Armor Set

Capcom’s wildly successful titleMonster Hunter Worldis getting its first and last major expansion, calledIceborne, later this week. In addition to new gear to craft and monsters to fight, the expansion introduces players tothe snowy land of Hoarfrost Reach. This area is roughly the size of the base game and features a brand new story that continues the main storyline forward. To celebrate the impending arrival of theIceborneexpansion, Capcom is giving away free high rank armor to players....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Jerry Walter

NBA 2K22: The Best WNBA Player In Each Position

This is a message to all the sports fans out there who miss the days of the NBA andNBA 2K22when players were allowed to make contact without drawing automatic fouls and to analysts who long for a time in basketball when going for a rebound wasn’t defined by strict rules that have all but deleted the intensity of the game. RELATED:NBA 2K22: Best Centers, Ranked The message is this: Watch the WNBA....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Wendy Carney

Netflix Announces New Series Shadow and Bone

Netflix loves its original shows, and in an era where everyone and their grandma has a streaming platform,having a unique selling pointis more important than ever. So its no surprise that the company is continuing to pump out new originals based on whatever property it can get its hands on. Netflix’s most recent announcement just so happens to be a brand new show titledShadow and Bone, an eight episode series based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling Grishaverse novels....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Mr. Terrence Holt

New Black Widow Featurette Is All About Family

After an extremely long wait, it is finally the week whenBlack Widowpremieres in theaters. As part of its marketing campaign, Marvel Studios has released a new featurette that gives fans a look at the importance of family in Natasha Romanoff’s life and her bond with adoptive sister Yelena before she became a part of the Avengers. The exclusive clip opens with Scarlett Johansson’s voiceover and she is heard saying that the Avengers were not her “first family....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Jason Sloan

New Mario Game Confirmed for Nintendo Switch Console

Nintendo’s Switch reveal included several games likely targeting release on the new console, including a new Mario game that may feature an open world. Earlier today, Nintendo debuted the Nintendo Switch, the studio’s new home venture into the world of gaming, via a 3-minute trailer. The trailer was mostly intended to show off the functionality of the Switch, which can double as either ahome console or mobile handheldwith a few slides, but it also included some brief looks at upcoming Switch games....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Richard Keller

Octopath Traveler: Every Shrine (And Where To Find Them)

InOctopath Traveler, each character is assigned a certain job: Cleric, Scholar, Merchant, Warrior, Dancer, Apothecary, Thief, or Hunter. At some point in the game though, the player finds out the characters can take up another job, holding two at a time. These secondary jobs are unlocked through shrines. RELATED:Octopath Traveler: The Best Sub-Job For Each Character There are a total of 12 shrines scattered about the continent of Orsterra, each dedicated to a certain god....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 897 words · Courtney Garcia

Palworld: When Do Bosses, Items, and Resources Respawn?

Quick Links Palworldis filled with various resources, items, and bosses that you can find. Collecting resources, opening chests, and killing bosses in convenient locations, such as near the base, makes the gameplay much easier because you don’t have to go far. But sooner or later, you’ll empty the forests, ore veins, and kill enemies, so we’ll tell you when bosses, items, and resources respawn inPalworld. Palworld: When Do Items and Resources Respawn?...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Gavin Miller

Pokemon Fan Creates Impressive 3D Model of Wooper's Beta Design

Pokemonis a franchise that has always been brimming with creative and jaw-dropping fan content. From the more comedic fans delivering anendless slew of Bidoof Day memesto the artistic fans' brilliant depictions of their favorite creatures, the series has lent itself to the creativity of its fanbase over the 25 years since its launch. Fans are always finding new ways to bring the game’s fantastical creatures to life and many often turn to designs which were left behind during development....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · James Shea

Pokemon Fan Designs New Version of Paradox Entei

Summary With days left until the release of The Indigo Disk DLC, aPokemon Scarlet and Violetfan shared their revision of what Paradox Entei could look like. The fan noted the changes they made to their Paradox Entei design after somePokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers offered feedback on the first iteration, and explained their thoughts behind the process. Known as the Volcano Pokemon, Entei is a Fire-type Legendary Pokemon that first appeared inPokemon Gold and Silver....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Joseph Hill