Halo Infinite's Lone Wolf Spartans Explained

Ever since its announcement, fans of the long-runningHaloseries waited patiently for their chance to finally playHalo Infinite. The latest in the belovedHalosaga,Halo Infinitewas seen by many as a return to what made the series a fan-favorite in the first place.Infinitemanaged to nullify some negativity generated from a few of the recent releases that failed to live up to player expectation, at least in the first few months. Now, as 2022 gets underway, fans were expecting much more post-launch content, particularly for a game that has aspirations to be the home for all thingsHaloin the years to come....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Elizabeth Lopez

Honkai: Star Rail Announces 'Boarding Preparation' Special Program

HoYoverse has announced the “Boarding Preparation Special Program” livestream for its upcoming RPGHonkai: Star Rail, set to premiere later this week. The newest game from theGenshin Impactdeveloper has already seen plenty of build-up between its multiple trailers and closed beta tests giving players an early look at the sci-fi adventure. TheRPG officially opened pre-registration last month, coinciding with the launch of the final closed beta test. Now, HoYoverse is gearing up to share more information about the game this week....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Dale Mathews

Honkai: Star Rail Makes Stealth Change to Memory of Chaos

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas quietly pushed an update to the game’s “Memory of Chaos” challenges, adjusting the HP and ATK values for the rotating lineup of enemies. The newest sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse features a variety of different challenges for players looking to focus on the game’s combat system.Simulated Universe provides a roguelike challenge mode, granting players unique buffs and Curios to combat the game’s strongest enemies, while Echoes of War and Stagnant Shadows offer repeatable battles against the game’s bosses....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Robin Mccarthy

Honkai: Star Rail – The Best Acheron Light Cones

Best Light Cone Back to All Characters Nihility users are one of the more uniquepaths inHonkai: Star Rail, given their different functions and synergies they can create with other teammates, or the varied utilities they bring to combat. While many recent Nihilitycharacters like Black Swanshowcase a DoT-oriented playstyle, Acheron presents a kit more akin to a main DPS unit, while also applying debuffs to enemies. Her unique kit enables her to deal massive damage, especially with more debuffs applied to enemies, and her Ultimate ability doesn’trequire energy regenerationbut can only be activated after a certain number of debuff stacks are applied to the enemy....

June 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Charles Jackson

Horizon: Forbidden West Can Look at Assassin's Creed to Fix One Big Complaint

It’s always important that a sequel to a game isn’t just a rehash of the first one. Sequels have the power to look back on their predecessors, determine what worked and didn’t work, and make improvements to the mechanics that define the franchise. Not every sequel does something like this, but those that doggedly try to improve themselves are always fondly remembered. One of the highest-profile sequels on the horizon right now isHorizon: Forbidden West,the next chapter in Aloy’s adventures after the acclaimedHorizon Zero Dawn....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Jason Reyes

How The Sims 5 Can Take Sim Creation to the Next Level

The Simsseries has had different iterations of Sims creation, from the extremely basic pre-made, swap-in-swap-out templates ofThe Sims, toThe Sims 4where players can create Sims by clicking and dragging different features to adjust them to their hearts' content. It gets more complicated when going further than skin deep, with players expecting Sims to have interesting personalities, interests, and quirks that make them unique. No matter how basic or advanced the structure, Create-a-Sim has always been an important part ofThe Simsand is pivotal in creating a gameplay experience that’s not repetitive or boring....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Taylor Schmidt

How to Complete A Poisonous Proposal in Dragon's Dogma 2

Dragon’s Dogma 2always has the capacity to surprise its players with puzzling situations, exhilarating boss encounters, and strange character motivations. One of the side quests that players will take on later inBattahl, titled “A Poisonous Proposal”, has all of these elements. Although players can follow the quest objectives strictly, the execution of those steps may need some additional know-how of the world ofDragon’s Dogma 2works. The guide below sheds light on how exactly to achieve all the quest objectives, as there are player actions that can lead to a different ending to the quest....

June 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1215 words · Timothy Thompson

It's Time For The Last of Us To Tackle The Second Piece of This Ellie Puzzle

Summary The Last of Usbegan as a one-off game that Naughty Dog used to take a break fromUncharted, but the overwhelming critical and commercial acclaim meant it could be so much more. Since the first release in 2013, fans have received a stellarDLC add-on in the way of Left Behind, a sequel that takes Ellie to Seattle, and news of a multiplayer game that has been long-promised. The second game’s story uses a different tone from the first and is more ambitious with its narrative, gameplay, and presentation....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Rebekah Elliott

Jujutsu Kaisen: Sukuna Vs Yuji And Higuruma Begins

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenchapter 244 is an incredibly exciting one as the story finally returns tothe fight between Sukunaand the team-up of Yuji and Higuruma. Fans had been waiting for this fight to continue for quite a long time now, however, the clash between Takaba and Kenjaku took up quite a lot of chapters in between. Now, however, the story is back to the most exciting fight and as it continues, fans will most definitely be treated with some incredible moments for both parties, the King of Curses, as well as the duo of Higuruma and Yuji....

June 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Debra Randall

Love, Death + Robots Reveals Full Trailer And Episode Descriptions For Season 3

Fans of animated science fiction anthologies rejoice: the multiple Emmy Award-winningLove, Death + Robotsis set to return to Netflix with an all-new collection of futuristic stories on May 20. The previous season, which premiered June 19, 2025, featured some great segments from talented directors, but season 3 is packing a big surprise in that department. In his first foray into animation, Academy Award-nominated director and series executive producerDavid Fincher will be joining the ranksof others who have contributed toLove, Death + Robotsin the past....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Jack Williams

Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How Black Cat's Relationship With Peter Has Changed Since The First Game

Summary Insomniac has crafted a fully-realized world with itsSpider-Mangames, andMarvel’s Spider-Man 2pushes the envelope even further to deliver a New York that is densely populated with familiar faces. From essential characters like Harry Osborn to deeper cuts like the Wraith, Peter Parker and Miles Morales juggle numerous relationships from the moment players begin their new adventure. In true Spider-Man fashion, things rarely go well for the heroes inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, and their complex relationships are at the center of many of those conflicts....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Jerry Cobb

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Would Be an Interesting Addition to NSO's Expansion Pack

The Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) Expansion Pack is a higher tier for the subscription service which primarily allows Switch users to access online multiplayer. It was announced during the September 2021 Nintendo Direct with the promise ofN64 and Sega Genesis librariesbeing added for users. However, it was later revealed this tier will cost around $50 USD for individuals and $80 for a family plan per year; a huge increase from the base subscription’s $20/$35 split....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Cheryl Coleman

Most Iconic Video Game Catchphrases Ever

If there’s one thing that makes a video game memorable, it’s anunforgettable catchphrase. Sometimes, gamers even apply the morality and principle of a good catchphrase to their daily lives, though some are much harder to use in everyday social situations; it’s rather uncommon for someone to randomly shout: “It’s high noon!” Catchphrases are terms and phrases that are typically associated with one specific individual, thereby encapsulating their personality or acting as a recognizable trait....

June 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Patty Thompson