Silent Hill f: The Implications of a 1960s Rural Japan Setting Explained

Summary Silent Hillis known widely as a classic survival horror franchise, a name that evokes a sense of nostalgia and fear in those familiar with the elements of the series. Famous for its horrific creature designs, rusty/foggy environments, and supernatural elements,Silent Hillis iconic in many ways. For those who are unfamiliar, it is also the name of the fictional town in which the games are set. Mostgames in the franchisetake place in and aroundSilent Hill, though some occasionally deviate....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Jamie Fields

Skyrim Player Inherits Gold from Ash Zombie

ASkyrimplayer received a strange letter of inheritance stating that they had inherited gold from an Ash Zombie.The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimowners can sometimes inherit gold upon the death of an NPC, but it’s usually limited to characters users have befriended in that playthrough. Over the years,Skyrimfans have received some strange letters of inheritance, as one player seemingly received gold due to their own character’s death. Now, anotherSkyrimuser confirms that they received a bunch of gold after an enemy died in the game....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Fernando Medina

Skyrim: How To Bring NPCs Back To Life

While it’s impossible to kill certain NPCs due to their involvement in an important quest or otherwise, a great deal of the NPCs inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimwill die if they receive enough damage. Not only can the Dragonborn kill these NPCs, but so can dragons and other hostile entities, making the process ofkeeping helpful NPCs alivea great deal more challenging. RELATED:Skyrim: How To Cure Vampirism If aSkyrimNPCdies,bringing them back to lifecan take a lot of work....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Nicole Burke

Sons of the Forest Trailer Shows Off Multiplayer Feature

There’s not long to wait now until the early access release ofSons of the Forest, the follow-up to the survival horror titleThe Forest, and in the meantime, a new trailer shows off the game’s multiplayer feature. There’s quite a lot toexpect in horror gaming in 2023. From the recent remake ofDead Spaceto the upcoming remake ofResident Evil 4, not to mention the newOutlastand Bloober Team’s take on the iconicSilent Hill 2, the genre is fit to burst with exciting releases....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Valerie Perez

Splatoon 3 Reveals Next Splatfest Dates and Options

Summary Nintendo has announced its next Splatfest event forSplatoon 3begins on January 12 and will be holiday-themed.Splatoon 3players may reminisce about the holiday season while attempting to claim victory for one of three teams, and the team that’s victorious will earn a fair share of Super Sea Snails. Launched on December 1,Chill Season 2023 is the sixth season ofSplatoon 3. The season celebrates the holiday season with new wintry gear and accessories, a new King Salmonid in the limited-time Big Run mode, and various new weapons....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · William Smith

Star Wars Felicity Jones On Jyn Erso's Possible Andor Season 2 Return

With the production ofAndorseason 2 underway, fans are anxious to know what they can expect when the seriesreturns. Now, Felicity Jones has discussed Jyn Erso’s possible return to theStar Warsseries. Andorstars Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, whose first appearance was inRogue One: AStar WarsStory, which told the story of the Rebel Alliance’s first major victory against the Empire that was previously only referenced in the opening crawl ofStar Wars: A New Hope....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Brooke Jones

Sylvester Stallone Breaks Down How A Rocky vs. Rambo Matchup Would Go

The ’70s and ’80s saw the rise of few other movie franchises likeRockyandRamboas the feats and exploits achieved by both fictional characters turned them into huge pop culture icons. This also causes many to wonder which Sylvester Stallone character would best the other in a 1v1, but now Sly himself has finally shared his opinion on the matter. Depending on theRockyentry one chooses fromAmazon’s new MGM catalog, heavyweight boxing legend Rocky Balboa stands at 5’11 and weighs anywhere between 190 and 217 pounds, which required some slight filmmaking magic to pull off given Stallone’s smaller frame....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Kimberly Ferguson

The 5 Most Powerful Bosses In The Assassin's Creed Games (& The 5 Weakest)

Boss fights aren’t seen as the strongest suit of theAssassin’s Creedseries, as the games are more well-known for the open-world they offer and the unique assassinations available. And yet, there have been plenty of bosses seen in the series. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: 10 Most Memorable Quotes For this list, we’re looking into the boss fights players engage in rather than the villains in the story. Taking that into account, we’re counting down the most powerful bosses in gameplay across the games and also listing the weakest of the bunch....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1186 words · William Pace

The Last of Us Fan Shows Off Impressive Ellie Cosplay

The Last of Usis one of the most beloved game series of the past decade, and part of that is thanks to the brilliant character design. Naughty Dog was able to create grounded and real figures with the cast ofThe Last of UsandThe Last of Us Part 2, withEllie’s persona being one that is particularly complex. One fan recently attempted to cosplay the star of the post-apocalyptic video games, and the results are quite astounding....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Kimberly Howard

The Medium Review Roundup

Kicking off Xbox’s lineup of exclusives set to debut throughout 2021,The Mediumlaunches tomorrow onXbox Series Xand PC, bringing Bloober Team’s newest horror showing to next-generation platforms. The title looks to tell a captivating story filled with spirits, monsters, and horrifying secrets, as players explore both the worlds of the living and the dead through the studio’s new innovative dimension-hopping game mechanic. With the horror game slated to drop so soon, critics are now able to post their reviews recommending whether or not players should consider hopping into the newest game inBloober Team’s lineup....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1137 words · Leah Silva

The Strongest Mages in Square Enix History

Just about everySquare EnixRPG boasts at least one ultra-strong mage. From the white mage archetype known for healing and curing ailments to the red and black mages known for dishing out damage, there are plenty of examples ofSquare Enixspell casters who wield serious power. While it would normally be quite difficult to compare mages across various titles,Final Fantasyand its spin-offs all tend to pull from the same pool of spells, which actually makes it a relatively simple task....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Lisa Mcpherson

Willem Dafoe Reveals What He Thinks About Tom Holland's Spider-Man

The expectations that were placed on Tom Holland forSpider-Man: No Way Homewere astronomically high, and rightfully so. Given that it has become the fourth highest-grossing film at the U.S. box office in history, it looks like many people have given him the stamp of approval. But what does co-star Willem Dafoe have to say about him? Dafoe, who made an epic return to the franchise as the Green Goblin, recently spoke about working with Holland onSpider-Man: No Way Home....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Becky Williams

World Of WarCraft: 8 Rarest Pets In Shadowlands & How To Get Them

World of Warcrafthas nearly 1,500 collectible pets in total. TheShadowlandsexpansion introduced 128 new battle pets and 28 combat pets. Even in 2021, there are still a few collectible pets that have yet to be found, andothers that are incredibly rare. RELATED:World of WarCraft: The Best Battle Pets In The Game This list includes therare battle petsthat only a small percentage of players have been fortunate enough to acquire. Below are the most uncommon pets inShadowlands, and where we think you may find them....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Jeffrey Brown