Apex Legends' Newcastle Isn't a New Gibraltar

SinceApex LegendsSeason 13’s Newcastle was revealed (and perhaps even when he was leaked), many have compared him to Gibraltar. There are concerns over a rising Shield meta, especially because manyhigh-ranking teams always carry a Gibraltar. His defensive abilities, as well as the ability to eat a Kraber shot with his arm shield, make him a strong addition to any team. But, Newcastle is not Gibraltar. The concerns are understandable, but there’s no immediate and huge benefit to having Newcastle and Gibraltar on the team....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Miss Candace Farrell MD

Audeze Maxwell Gaming Headset Review

Just by looking at the Audeze Maxwell gaming headset, one might think they are just an average pair of headphones. It’s true; if not for the Audeze name on the headband and the blue A on the yokes, these could be mistaken for any headphones. There is no ostentatious RGB or weird design elements. Audeze knows what’s under the hood makes this headset stand out, and would rather that its tech do the talking....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1210 words · Jennifer Arnold

Baldur's Gate 3: The Unwritten Rules of Playing an Origin Character Explained

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3players can create their own custom characters or choose from one of seven Origin characters - six pre-determined NPCs and the slightly more flexible Dark Urge. Playing an Origin character leads to a very differentBaldur’s Gate 3experience, as they have unique dialogue and may have special quests linked to their story. While this sprawling CRPG is ultimately a game that allows players to make many different choices, there are some “unwritten rules” that players often follow when stepping into the shoes of an Origin character....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 686 words · James Schmidt

Batman: Arkham Features That Would Benefit Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

As gamers wait for the release ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2in 2023, plenty of discussions have been had about the sequel. Alongside plentiful costume requests and suggestions for possible boss fights, fans have discussed the ways that the gameplay ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2can be improved upon. In an offshoot of this discussion, gamers honed in on features fromBatman: Arkhamthat they want to see incorporated in Insomniac’s next game. WhileMarvel’s Spider-Man 2absolutely has its own identity due to its webswinging, suit abilities, and other features, the influence oftheBatman: Arkhamseriescan be felt when it comes to combat and stealth....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Jason Cruz

Best Monitors for Video Editing in 2024

Welcome to the exciting and vivid world of video editing. Theright monitorcan be the bridge between raw footage and a cinematic masterpiece. With an array of options available, selecting the ideal monitor is crucial for editors whodemand precision,color accuracy, and seamless performance. This guide dives into the best monitors for video editing, highlighting the key features that set them apart in this demanding field. ViewSonic VX1655 4K OLED 15.6 Inch Portable OLED Monitor ViewSonic ColorPro VP2786-4K Updated on Aug 01, 2025 by Marc Storch:Video editing isn’t just about having the latest and greatest tech at your fingertips....

June 21, 2025 · 11 min · 2334 words · Sharon Barnes

Beyond Good and Evil 2 Is Still Happening, But Not Anytime Soon

It has been over four years sinceBeyond Good & Evil 2was announced during E3 2017 and yet it feels like it’s still nowhere close to releasing. The game was completely absent duringUbisoft’s E3 presentationthis year and, naturally, people are nervous if the game is even going to release at all. Fortunately, Ubisoft assures that development is progressing. The bad news is that it sounds like it’s a long, long, long way away from actually coming out....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Jennifer Stafford

Bleach: Best Bankai, Ranked By Strength

Summary A little more than a decade ago, the anime world was dominated by three series, andBleachwas one of them. At its core,Bleachfocuses on the conflict between three factions: the Soul Reapers, Hollows, and Quincy, and each group possesses distinct attributes and abilities. When it comes topowerful iconic Shonen protagonists, Ichigo Kurosaki ranks near the top, and like several other Soul Reapers, he is capable of using Bankai. Every Soul Reaper has a katana called a Zanpakutō, and each one possesses a Shikai release....

June 21, 2025 · 12 min · 2367 words · Kimberly Cain

Borderlands 4 in Active Development; Gearbox Acquired by New Company

Gearbox Entertainment, the company behind the fan-favorite seriesBorderlands, confirms that it has been acquired by Take-Two Interactive/2K. While this is not necessarily surprising, as rumors have swirled aroundBorderlandsand Gearbox’s status within Embracer Groupfor some time, it does come in the middle of the night, almost literally, for many fans around the world. The announcement was straightforward: an image posted on Gearbox socials. Founder Randy Pitchford shared as much, commenting that Take-Two Interactive and 2K will help take the company to the next level....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Kimberly Mason

Bravely Default 2: What Are Collectible Resources for?

Bravely Default 2may not be long released, but it is already causing waves among those who have bought it. In fact,Bravely Default 2spirits are planned forSmash Bros Ultimate, and it’s not inconceivable for a character from it to appear there in future if the game proves popular enough. How popularBravely Default 2will actually prove to be is still up in the air however. While there are elements players enjoy, many agree there are also just as many frustrating parts, mainly centered around lack of innovation or new features that add more grind....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Holly Underwood

Breath of the Wild Fan Finishes Perfect Run Without Taking Any Damage

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis truly an enormous game. With its massive open world and fleshed-out physics engine,players are still discovering new tricksnearly four years after the game’s release. Among these dedicated players are Twitch user named joedun, who has just pulled off one of the most impressive feats in the game’s history; a perfect, 100% speedrun of the game where he took absolutely no damage. As fans would know, a 100% run ofBreath of the Wildis an impressive feat in itself....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Ashley Daniels

Call of Duty: Warzone Infinite Ammo Glitch Discovered With Akimbo Weapons

Activision’s battle royaleCall of Duty: Warzone, a spin-off of its first-person shooter franchise, has garnered big numbers since release. In fact, the game has been so popular that Internet marketplace OnBuy has beenhiring ‘Gulag Gurus’ to train playersso they can win more often. With that volume of people playing, inevitably glitches and bugs will come to the surface, and a player who goes by Acez Gaming on YouTube has found a particularly egregious one....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Mary Smith

Castlevania Producer Reveals Why the Netflix Series is So Gory

Netflix’sCastlevaniaseries has been well received even by the scrutinous eyes of longtime fans of the video game franchise, but one thing whichcaught some off guard was the incredibly gory nature of it. In an interview with Animation World Network, Kevin Kolde explains the decision making process behind that choice. Long time fans ofCastlevanialikely weren’t too shocked about the gore, as the game series does have a history of taking on darker concepts and pitting its characters in grim situations....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Joseph Ward

Days Gone Coming to PC This Spring Followed by More PlayStation Exclusives in 2021

For the most part, Sony has kept its big exclusive games completely exclusive to its PlayStation consoles. Sony’s exclusives are the biggest selling points for its consoles, and so porting them to other platforms like PC could theoretically cut into the number of people who buy PlayStation consoles to play PlayStation exclusive games. However, Sony has started doing just that,bringingHorizon Zero Dawnto PC last year, withDays Goneto follow this spring....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Ariel Brown