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The earliest vampires in literature establish a whole set of rules that a lot of modern adaptations attempt to follow. Vampires don’t like garlic, can’t see their reflection, can’t handle a stake through the heart, and can’t go out in sunlight. Of course, a lot of modern takes on a vampire story have adapted those with the changing times. Reflections can be seen in the modern day simply because reflective surfaces are no longer made with mercury, the element that wouldn’t allow vampire reflections....

WWE 2K22was spotlighted in a new trailer this past Saturday during the company’s SummerSlam event. Fans have seen little ofWWE 2K22since it was first announced, except for a short trailer and some behind-the-scenes videos. During SummerSlam, a new trailer premiered, which gives fans a better idea of who will be playable when the game is finally released. While the new SummerSlam trailer was short, it also highlighted some entrances and some of the moves players will be able to pull off while playing as different superstars....

Communitygained a lot of new fans once it started streaming on Netflix, among other streaming services. Not too long after it hit Netflix in 2020, the service removed the fourteenth episode of season 2, “Advanced Dungeons and Dragons.” Yvette Nicole Brown, who played Shirley Bennett on the showfrom 2009 to 2014, commented on the decision, explaining why she disagrees with Netflix’s decision to remove the episode. TheCommunityepisode was removed because Ben Chang wore Dark Elf cosplayfor their game of Dungeons and Dragons, which on the surface, could be interpreted as blackface....

Crowfallis one of the newest MMORPGs to grace the PCs of players across the world. Released at the beginning of July, this game has already attracted a ton of players thanks to its new style and changing worlds. Some have compared the game toWorld of Warcraft, one of the greatest MMOs of all time. RELATED:Things You Didn’t Know About The Lost Ark MMO After seeing the game, it’s easy to tell why fans feel that way....

The FIFA 20 Ultimate Team is the most addicting mode on the game because players always unpack the game’s best players, like an overpowered Team of the Season 99-rated Cristiano Ronaldo, when they open their packs even though the chance is almost slim to none. Some players spent an unbelievable amount of money on FIFA coins, and generally speaking, EA generated a whopping $1.49 billion through the Ultimate Team alone....

The holidays are when the trendiest smart lights can shine their brightest. Even so, some lights are more practical for quick decorating, while others are better suited for permanent installation. Because of their higher cost, lights compatible with Google Home or Alexa have struggled to replace the more inexpensive string lights illuminating trees or the exteriors of homes. While still more pricey, smart lights from brands likeGovee and Nanoleafoffer so much added convenience that they become more relied on every festive season....

Amazon is giving away some freeHearthstonepacks to players through Prime Gaming. Considering other campaigns Blizzard has run through Prime Gaming recently, this might not be the lastHearthstoneloot players can get for free through their subscription to Amazon.Last month, Prime Gaming gave away a random Epic card toHearthstoneplayers with Amazon Prime. This is similar toprevious giveawaysHearthstonehas done with Amazon, such as the Legendary cards and Standard packs it handed out over the course of several months last summer....

With gamers everywhere putting more time into PCs than ever before, hardware manufacturers likeAMDare putting more effort into developing their chipsets. In an event this October,AMDwill showcase its new Zen 3 Ryzen chips and Radeon graphics cards. It has already been an exciting year for hardware enthusiasts.Nvidia announced its powerful RTX-30 serieslast week, and Intel’s 11th-generation “Tiger Lake” chips are expected to come out next month. AMD’s first showcasing event will take place October 8th with Zen 3 in the spotlight, followed by coverage of RDNA 2 on October 28th....

One of the best things about modern gaming is how much more portable the hobby has become. Thanks to new consoles like the Nintendo Switch and theupcoming Steam Deck, it’s far easier for enthusiasts to take their hardware with them on the go. Of course, there are still some drawbacks, as few bags are custom-tailored to carrying gaming hardware around. Astro Gaming and Timbuk2 are looking to rectify this with a new line of bags....

The world ofStar Warsis ever-expanding. It is home to an incredibly diverse set of alien species, ranging from fierce warriors to relatively peaceful tribes. One alien species introduced in George Lucas’s prequel trilogy has become largely a laughingstock in theStar Warsfandom:the Gungans. RELATED:Fortnite: All Lightsabers, Ranked These water-dwelling creatures live on the planet Naboo, in the city of Otoh Gunga. The Otolla Gungans are recognized by their duck bill-like snouts, their long, floppy ears, and their stalked eyes, while the Ankura Gungans are stockier and have hooded eyes....

Today, Treyarch is teaming up with the world’s topCall of Dutystreamers to reveal multiplayer forCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Treyarch shares details about multiplayer game modes, weapons, and maps while streamers take each other on in various multiplayer matches. TheCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warmultiplayer revealhas some familiar game modes returning such as TDM, Kill Confirmed and Domination, but will also feature brand new game modes. Streamers such as Courage, TimTheTatman, Hutch, and many more all can be seen prior to the matches utilizing the returning gunsmith to tweak their weapons and try new loadouts....

Infinity Ward is currently working to address an ongoing issue inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare. The most recent title update caused a major problem leading to players' in-game stats being reset. This involved a fear-invoking prompt tellingModern Warfareplayers that they have to accept resetting their stats in order to play whatsoever. Infinity Ward has since made some progress on the bug, but it’s not fixed in its entirety. Some players won’t be getting their stats back, however....

Civilization 6is currently due to receive a new expansion called the Ethiopia Pack. The Ethiopia Pack is a part of an ongoing effort by Firaxis Games to release a steady stream of content outlined by the New Frontier Pass. Owners of the game pass will receive 6 different expansions forCivilization 6, 5 of which have not yet been released, Ethiopia Pack included. TheNew Frontier Pass forCivilization 6promises to release more content this September, November, and January of next year....