The Last of Ushas always done a marvelous job at depicting how much more foul and abhorrent humanity can be than the infected monstrosities that have claimed certain pockets of the world. That said, it will always be commendable and appreciated thatThe Last of Uswent with its mushroom-themed ‘infected’ rather than generic, ubiquitous zombies. Each infected type has its own quirk that makes them troubling to deal with, whether runners can quickly gain on players or stalkers can ambush players from a corner, and dealing with infected versus human factions adds a wealth of gameplay variety inPart 1andPart 2....

Summary Amazon Prime’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s second season took fans on a whirlwind journey of emotions as fans saw the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron while he cunningly crafted more Rings, causing unbearable chaos in his wake. AsLord of the Ringsenthusiasts wait to hear more about when they will see the third season, pre-production is finally underway, and filming has begun at Shepperton Studios. Now, the cast has opened up about what viewers can expect in Sauron and Gandalf narratives, which seems to include some ‘tears’....

Almost every gamer born in the 90s and 00s has a certain affinity for theTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterfranchise. Whether it’s the sensation of executing that perfect trick line to nail a massive combo, the thumping soundtrack, or the design of the various skate parks, there is a lot to look back on fondly. Soon, however, that nostalgia will manifest in a new way whenTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4hits 7 different platforms this summer....

Summary Now that the remaster forOblivionis out, many players are revisiting the wonderful land of Cyrodiil or seeing its sweeping plains for the first time. However, on the game’s default difficulty, the game is pretty easy, particularly for RPG veterans. Luckily, there are some easy ways to make the game more difficult and give players a real challenge like they’ve never had before. This list is ranked both by how fun the difficulty restrictions are, and how hard they make the playing experience....

Ethan Winters’ survival inResident Evil 7hinges entirely on one specific event: Jack Baker kills him early in the game. The player isn’t told this untilResident Evil Village, but that moment is critical because it is exactly when Ethan is reanimated by the Mold, unknowingly becoming something far beyond human. Without that transformation, he would lack the regenerative ability that lets him recover from severed limbs, impalements, and direct attacks from Molded, Bakers, and bioweapons....

Summary Quick Links There isn’t enough time forSolo Levelingto shift the spotlight away from Sung Jin-Woo and give it to another character like Cha Hae-In. As he grows stronger, Cha Hae-In and most of the elite hunters are pushed to the sidelines, unable to keep up with the huge power difference. As a result, anime fans grow curious whether a female character like Cha Hae-In will ever get her true moment to shine inSolo Leveling....

Thunderbolts*is a fairly simple plot to follow. Valentina Allegra de Fontaine was a CIA director who then went behind the scenes to do some black ops stuff for her O.X.E. group. This has led to impeachment hearings in the movie, and to get away from these black rumors, she decides to torch her entire portfolio, including theheroes and villainsshe hired. That’s how Yelena Belova, U.S. Agent, Taskmaster, and Ghost all meet up: to kill each other under false pretenses inThunderbolts*....

Summary Popular third-party peripheral brand8BitDohas hit the pause button on shipments to the US for its lineup of controllers for Switch and Xbox consoles. The company stated that the Trump administration’s 145% tariff on imports from China is the reason behind the temporary pause on 8BitDo peripheral shipments, though US customers can still purchase items that are already at the company’s US warehouse. The news of 8BitDo’s temporary shipment pause is the latest to come as a result of the Trump administration’s ongoing tariffs against China’s imports....

Stunt coordinator Scott Rogers has reportedly worked withJohn Wickdirector Chad Stahelski for decades, gaining key insight into directing from this generation’s premier action movie filmmaker. He even recently worked side-by-side with Stahelski, coordinating the stunts forJohn Wick’s highest-rated film inJohn Wick: Chapter 4. Rogers' directorial debut is now on the way and will be based on William R. Forstchen’s science fiction novelOne Second After,which explores the idea of what America would look like directly following an EMP bomb that wipes out the country’s grid....

Summary The next two titles set to release from legendary studio FromSoftware have already been confirmed to beElden Ring NightreignandThe Duskbloods. Both are experimental multiplayer games that don’t exactly adhere to the tried and true Soulslike formula the studio is famous for, though for different reasons. With the near future set in stone, fans are speculating what FromSoftware’s next major project will entail. A single-player, traditional Soulslike in the same vein asElden RingorSekiro: Shadows Die Twicewould be a return to form, but the recent multiplayer focus gives the impression that the studio may have shifted gears permanently....

Quick Links Every chapter inDOOM The Dark Agesfeatures many different collectibles for players to find and collect. Later in the game, you will find Gold, Demonic Essence, andother upgrade currencies and power-ups, but in the first chapter, collectiblesDOOM The Dark Agesplayers can collect are limited to Life Sigils, Codex Entries, Toys, and a Weapon Skin. Though it’s the first level of the game, players shouldn’t expect getting every collectible inChapter 1 ofDOOM The Dark Agesto be easy....

Quick Links TheDOOMgames are better known for their fantastic combat than they are their rich lore, although that’s not to say that a lot of time and effort hasn’t gone into the latter. Players can see this for themselves inDOOM: The Dark Ages, not just inthe game’s story and worldbuilding, but also through the collectible codex entries that can be found scattered throughout its 22 chapters. There are 26 codex entries in total, providing additional information about key characters and locations....

Quick Links Blue Princeis a game that revolves around discovery, problem-solving, detective skills, anda lot of RNG. It’s a combination of multiple genres, but it merges them all quite well, delivering a cohesive and fun experience for the player that can keep you busy for quite a long time. Drafting is one of the core mechanics ofBlue Prince, and choosing the right room when drafting is very important when it comes to winning the game....