Steam Users Call for New Quality-of-Life Feature

Summary Steamusers are requesting a quality of life improvement that would let them quickly set up all of their games to download their updates and install. The addition is something that theSteamcommunity is discussing, with some pointing out a change that was made to Steam game updates years ago that hasn’t been reverted since. Steam is the leading PC gaming platform, though several have tried to take its crown. While there are still competitors, some have given up on the idea, with even ex-Amazon exec admitting Amazon tried to challenge Steam, but ultimately never cracked the code....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Denise Figueroa

Stellaris: What Is The Best Vassal Type

Quick Links Vassals inStellarishave changed significantly with updates, and now play a much bigger part in contributing to your galactic empire. With the Overlord DLC, the vassals have changed into specialized allies, or sometimes liabilities, depending on your management skills and objectives. Even if you don’t own the DLC, there are powerful vassal types worth using in any playthrough. So, depending upon what your empire is lacking, like passive income, research bonuses or even direct war support, the right vassal type can make or break your mid-to-late game economy....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Robert Morales

Stephen King Praised Cormac McCarthy's The Road

Summary Stephen Kingintroduced readers and pop culture fans to unforgettable, strong characters like the Losers Club andiconic villains like Pennywise the Dancing Clown, and his impressive career continues. His next book,Never Flinch, will be published on May 27th, 2025, and it tells a story about his smart character Holly Gibney.Cynthia Erivo played Holly in the HBO adaptation ofThe Outsiderand the detective has shown up in many stories. It’s also fun to hear about King’s TV and movie recommendations....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Kenneth Mccullough

Summer 2025 is Already Ridiculously Stacked for Xbox Game Pass

Summary Thanks to new day one games confirmed to be coming toXbox Game Passin June, July, and August, the summer months are already looking ridiculously stacked for the subscription service. 2025 will likely be remembered as one of the best years inXbox Game Passhistory, with all kinds of quality games landing on the service. The new Xbox Game Pass games for 2025 kicked off with a solid January that featured the likes ofCitizen Sleeper 2,Sniper Elite: Resistance, and theNinja Gaiden 2 Blackshadow drop....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · William Payne

Sunderfolk Devs Talk Fate Decks, Equipment, and More

InSunderfolk, players will step into the shoes of one of six classes (Berserker, Bard, Pyromancer, Arcanist, Ranger, and Rogue). While the cooperative storytelling approach will keep players immersed in the world of the Sunderlands, it is the gameplay that will feed the complex tactical choices players make. Within that is a selection ofSunderfolkbuilds based on Fate decks, weapons, trinkets, and so forth, with a little customization sprinkled in to make each character really feel like the player’s....

May 24, 2025 · 11 min · 2234 words · Brittany Espinoza

The Beginning After the End Announces Hiatus Ahead of the Final Arc

Summary Quick Links Fans ofThe Beginning After the Endwill have to wait a few weeks to read a new chapter of the novel, as it will be on a break in June.The Beginning After the End(TBATE) is currently one of the most popular web novels on Tapas, and it is being adapted into an anime during this season. While the anime, available onCrunchyroll, has been a disappointment for many fans, the novel and the webcomic adaptation still keep most of them engaged, as the story itself is very interesting, and may attract most isekai fans — the way things have turned out for the anime is quite unfortunate....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Timothy Walker

The Best JRPGs Without a Main Protagonist, Ranked

Summary One of the hallmarks of most JRPGs lies in the protagonists these games usually create for their stories,building the narrative around that character, who can undergo major growth during the journey. However, various studios take another route, placing several characters in the spotlight throughout the adventure and letting players see events from different viewpoints. Therefore, thebest JRPGs without a main protagonistare those that give equal weight to several characters and, even when one shines for a time, the others stay just as important....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Leslie Perez

The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Should Be Funny Like Wednesday

Summary Wednesdayseason 2 willarrive on Netflix in August and September 2025, and as Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) returns to Nevermore Academy, there are many questions about her stalker, her family, and what’s next for the sarcastic teenager. TV fans are also about another supernatural teen series: a potentialBuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot. Asviewers imagine which characters could come back, it’s also fun to think about how the reboot will be similar to and different from the original, which aired for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Donald Mitchell

The Highest-Rated Players In MLB The Show 25

MLB The Show 25is already shaping up to be one of the best in the franchise, with fans eager to make their playthroughs the best they can be.From the meta-breaking hittersto the game-saving defenders, there is something for everyone, and there are players that most fans are going to want on their squad. Ratings are based on skill set as well as OVR (overall rating), to make sure that both the veterans of the sport and the rising talents are recognized....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1248 words · Shawn Jones

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Gameplay Preview

We were graciously invited to be one of the first people to experience Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 coming this July! After Pro Skater 1+2 brought the classic skateboarding games into the modern era, it was only fair that 3 and 4, some of the most beloved games both in the series and of all time, would be brought back as well. With updated graphics, a brand new map, and a wide roster of skaters both new and classic, this game has something for the Pro Skater veteran or the newcomer looking to get a taste....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Nicole Wood

What Could a 'Chicago Gone Wrong' Look Like in Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel?

Work on theCyberpunk 2077sequel is well underway, and many have been eager to find out more. Codenamed Project Orion, the next entry inCyberpunk 2077could go even bigger than its predecessor, according to Mike Pondsmith, as a brand-new city is reportedly being introduced. Without Pondsmith,Cyberpunk 2077wouldn’t exist, since he’s the mind behind the tabletop game it’s based on. In a recent interview at the Digital Dragons conference in Poland, Pondsmith let it slip thatCyberpunk 2077’s sequel will feature another city....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · David Kennedy

What Could Red Dead Redemption 3's Mexico/Guarma Equivalent Be?

TheRed Dead Redemptionseries is one of gaming’s most important, and that will remain the case whetherRed Dead Redemption 3eventually sees the light of day or not. Rockstar hasn’t made any statements regarding a third installment in the Wild West franchise, but considering its popularity, and the fact that there’s nothing else quite like it on the market, there’s a solid chance that it will continue, perhaps becoming a second pillar for the company alongsideGrand Theft Auto....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Terri Walls

Why a Star Wars Crossover for Dead By Daylight Makes Sense

Since it first launched back in 2016,Dead by Daylighthas continued to bring some of the biggest names in pop culture to its world. The asymmetrical horror hit is no stranger to crossovers, as it’s one of the biggest draws ofDead by Daylight. Over the years, plenty of horror icons have made their way into the game, and there’s no sign of these major collaborations stopping anytime soon. As the years have passed,Dead by Daylight’s crossovers have even gone beyond classic horror franchises....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Diana Garcia