The Pros and Cons of One D&D Removing Homebrew Content

While its release date is still fairly far away,One D&D, the latest set of rule changes forDungeons & Dragons, is looking to dramatically shake up the way the iconic tabletop RPG is played, possibly including homebrew elements. While not technically anew edition ofDungeons & Dragons,One D&Dhas certainly already made it clear that it is going to be making some big changes. From the looks of these adjustments so far, it seems thatOne D&Dwishes to streamline its gameplay and systems to make them even more welcoming to new players than the fifth edition of the game....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Brian Salinas

Video Games That Deserve the HBO Treatment

Video game adaptations,historically, don’t go very well. Part of this issue stems from the fact that the average video game is nearly five times longer than the average movie, and therefore, has a lot more time to tell a story than a movie can easily condense into a couple of hours.That doesn’t mean a video game based showcan’tbe good however. With adaptations ofSplinter CellandFallouton the way, it’s time to consider other franchises that would absolutely deserve the budget and time to break into the TV landscape....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Anna Mason

What If...? Episode 4 Is the Perfect Example Of A Multiverse Of Madness

The following article contains spoilers for episode 4 of What If…? Episode 4 of Marvel’sWhat If…?premiered this week and posed an entirely new question regarding what would happen if Doctor Strange lost his heart instead of his hands. Benedict Cumberbatch returned to reprise his role as the fan-favorite Sorcerer Supreme, but his circumstances were quite different from those that fans have witnessed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before. The way the episode progresses is the perfect example of what the Multiverse has in store for MCU fans....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Sara Madden

Why Assassin’s Creed Really Makes You Want to Be Fit

Assassin’s Creedrecently released the newest entry into the series,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which is full of strong vikings who look like they could crush players easily. Previous installments includeAssassin’s Creed Odysseywith a nimble Kassandra, andAssassin’s Creed Originswith scarred-and-super-muscular Bayek and silently deadly Aya. These recent characters are just the latest culmination of the series, as theAssassin’s Creedfranchise has been rooted in physical activity since the very first game. Players have known that assassins, especially the playable protagonists, must be strong enough to scale buildings but also quiet enough to complete stealth missions....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Kaitlyn Davis

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic Upgrade Lets Players Ride a Raid Boss

Summary World of Warcraftjust revealed theCataclysm ClassicUpgrades, which feature some excellent cosmetics, including a mount version of Ragnaros. Players who buy this optional collection can ride the iconic raid boss in bothClassicand modernWorld of Warcraft. During BlizzCon,World of WarcraftannouncedCataclysmwas officially comingto itsClassicservers. The controversial expansion pack that introduced some game-changing alterations toWorld of Warcraft, including a world revamp and the Transmog system, will replaceWrath of the Lich Kingin the progression realms, alongside the retroClassicEra servers....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Erin Hansen

Xbox Free Games with Gold for March 2022 Explained

As always, the four titles for March have been curated by Microsoft to cover a range of genres, styles, and gameplay mechanics, possessing a combined retail value of $89.96 and a 4000 gamerscore spread. With the titles being a mix from older generations, including the Xbox One andXbox 360 era, this month’s Games with Gold offers experiences that fans of all ages should be able to enjoy. RELATED:Should Microsoft Dump Xbox Games with Gold in 2022?...

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Robert Vega

Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom: Questions The Released Footage Raises About The Ancient Hero & Ganondorf's Connection

Questions and theories are the remnants following the release ofZelda Breath of the Wild 2: Tears of the Kingdom’sofficial trailer. Apart from the official trailer, fans of the series have been trying to connect the dots between the official trailer and the original teaser trailer. Related:Nintendo Shines a Spotlight on Big Switch Games Coming in 2023 Link and Ganon have been connected from the beginning of the reincarnation cycle and curse that all started back withSkyward Swordin theZelda series....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Tim Stewart

'Demon Slayer' Lands A Box Office Fatal Blow On 'Mortal Kombat'

Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Trainfaced little or next to no competition as it absolutely crushed the box office since its Japanese premiere. However, over on American shores, it would come up against some fearsome “kombatants.” Over the past weekend,Demon Slayerfinally claimed victory overMortal Kombat. In the opening weekend for both movies,Mortal Kombatnarrowly beatDemon Slayer, with a $22.5 million haul vs. the anime film’s $19.5 million. Nevertheless,Demon Slayerclinched the best debut for a non-English movie in United States history....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Amanda Hughes

10 Games Critics Loved That Players Hated (& What They Got On Metacritic)

It’s not too uncommon that a game’sMetacriticrating will be high (in the green); yet the same game’s User Score will be a bit low side, or at the very least on the lower side of average (yellow and red). There are numerous causes for this effect. Many times a game’s storyline or characters will not be up to the players’ expectations. Other times there will be a problem with the game’s performance – an inconsistent frame-rate is a typical problem....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1245 words · Maria Giles

10 Things To Know Before Logging Onto VRChat

The new frontier of virtual reality is opening up more interactive ways to communicate with each otherin the virtual space. Even though it feels like flawless VR is still years away, the current technology has already led to some of the most interesting online experiences in years. RELATED:10 Best Open-World Games That Support VR Number one among the games everybody needs to play in VR isVRChat. It is a lot of things all at the same time – it’s a chatroom, a hangout space, a place to roleplay and cosplay, and much more....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 951 words · Amy Garner

15 Great Movies That Botched Their Endings

It’s more difficult than it might seem to craft a movie that works from the start right to the finish. Ending a story on the right note can be challenging: it needs to make sense given the story’s elements and themes, and can’t leave the audience disappointed. Related:Great Scary Movies You Can Stream On Netflix Even for universally applauded films, endings don’t always stand up under careful scrutiny, either because they don’t make sense or don’t treat the characters how they would deserve....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Joel Mitchell

Activision Blizzard Law Firm Claims Unions Exploit 'Lazy' and 'Whiner' Employees

Video games bring joy and excitement to people all over the world, but it’s become all too clear that many members of the industry aren’t treated well for their efforts. Game developers have been banding together in an effort to fight crunch, poor pay, and abuse, but it’s not an easy process. Following allegations against Activision Blizzard by employees and efforts to form a union of video game workers, Activision Blizzard hired alaw firm known for its anti-unionstance....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Lisa Wright

Assassin's Creed Mirage: How to Equip New Outfits & Cosmetics

Assassin’s Creed Miragehas dozens of different cosmetic options, so gamers are sure to find something that’s appealing to them. Players can unlock more customization options by visiting the Animus Store, but they can also acquire more clothes as they progress through the game’s main story. This guide will tell fans everything they need to know about outfits and other cosmetic items available inAssassin’s Creed Mirage. It will show players how they can acquire more clothes for Basim’s wardrobe and how to equip them....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Chelsea Mitchell