Steam Deck: Big Games That Won't Work on the Handheld

Valve is one of the most well-recognized figures in the gaming industry, known for both putting out highly acclaimed games likeHalf-LifeandPortal, as well as its at-the-time revolutionarySteammarketplace. In addition to giving players access to thousands of games in a single place, Steam is known for hosting big sales which never fails to pique the interest of gamers. However, Valve’s impeccable success stories don’t translate well enough into hardware,with the exception of Valve Index....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Mr. Todd Lynch

The 10 Worst Nintendo Games Of The Decade (According To Metacritic)

Nintendo had a fantastic decade. Yes, it started a little slow with the death of the Wii and the turgid affair that was the Wii U, but once the Switch was released 2017, Nintendo started firing on all cylinders. Yet, despite their strong end to the decade, we can’t let that streak of quality cloud our memories. Yes, a good ending can save a rather middling story, but we still have to suffer through the middling story to get there—and Nintendo released some true tripe this decade, let us tell you....

May 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Thomas Edwards

The Best Witcher 3 Cosplays

Thought by many to be one of the best games ever made,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntfrom Polish developer CD Projekt Red inspired a huge fan base that only keeps growing.Wild Huntwas first released in 2015, the third installment inThe Witchervideo games series. However, the history ofThe Witchergoes back even further. In 1993,The Last Wishwas written by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, kickstarting the expansive universe all about Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Seth White

The Sims 4 Update Fixes the Weird Bugs Plaguing the Game

Since the first sequel to 2000sThe Sims, each title in the franchise has received updates to fix weird bugs, and that’s no different withThe Sims 4. Several big bugs plaguingThe Sims 4have been brought up by the community and a few persisting ones have been fixed by developers at EA. The Simshas confirmed that numerous bugs were fixed in update 1.90, including ones that resulted in drastic age fluctuations for some Sims and another that caused questionable romance options....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Frank Simmons

This Pokemon Theory About Voltorb and Haunter Makes Too Much Sense

Summary In the expansive world ofPokemon, where mysteries and legends abound, theories have become an integral part of the phenomenon that isPokemon. Claims like Ditto being a clone of Mew, Cubone wearing the remains of his deceased mother on his head, or even Jesse and James being married have found confirmation in various Pokemon media, be it through games, Pokedex entries, or comic book series. However, amidst the confirmed speculations, there are those theories that have captured the imaginations of trainers and fans without receiving official validation....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Angela Munoz

Visual Novels Coming In 2022

Visual Novelsgive players a chance to take a more hands-on approach to role-playing games. Games in this genre always find clever ways to immerse players through atmospheric soundtracks, clever use of dialogue, and impactful decisions. RELATED:Visual Novels To Try If You Liked Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Doki Doki Literature Club,Needy Streamer Overload, andPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorneyare just a few examples of the genre’s versatility. While romance and mystery are often key themes invisual novels, there are plenty of other unique stories to be told....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Elizabeth Carlson

What Is a Creator Made Island in Fortnite?

The TMNT Cowabunga event brought a lot of new things to the game, including interesting quests. A whole bunch of fans and gamers want to complete all the quests as soon as possible to get exclusiverewards related to the legendary Ninja Turtles. A significant part of such quests requires spending time on Creator Made Islands to gain experience here. Many people don’t understand what is a Creator Made Island inFortnite, so we’re here to explain it for you....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Joseph Carrillo

What Makes A Great Star Trek Villain?

Over fifty years of TV series and movies have madeStar Treka legendary franchise in modern media, as well as popular culture. The main reasonStar Trekhas had such staying power is due to its stories, which range from its 1966 origins to critically acclaimed streaming shows today.Dozens of instalments in this futuristic universemeans dozens of beloved characters, often in the form of heroic explorers. This abundance of heroes means there is also a long list of antagonists, many of whom have made their own mark on the franchise....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · Tanya Sawyer

Yakuza Kiwami 2 Mod Gender Bends Kazuma Kiryu

Players ofYakuza Kiwami 2on PC can now stroll the streets ofYakuza’sKamuro-Cho with a gender-bent Kazuma Kiryu in a new mod for the game. The Dragon of Dojima’s new look may be the perfect reason for fans, and even newcomers, to revisit one of the best series in video games. Yakuza Kiwami 2,a remake of the PlayStation 2’sYakuza 2,was initially released on PC in May 2019, and fans of the series have been modding the game ever since....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Sandra Morales

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Strongest Weapons That Are Easy To Craft

Summary to be as well-equipped as possible to take on the many monsters that await him in his journey through Hyrule inTears of the Kingdom, Link will need to conjure up some weapons using his new Fuse ability to stand any chance of surviving thechallenged posed by Ganonand his underlings. RELATED:Tears Of The Kingdom: Every Legendary Weapon, Ranked However, while nearlyevery item in the gamecan be combined with a weapon or shield to enhance it in one way or another, there are some that are much more useful than others....

May 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1618 words · James Garcia

5 Non-Horror Directors Who Could Make Really Great Horror Films

Horror can be a very tricky genre to tackle. While there are plenty of great ones, from classics likeHalloweenandA Nightmare on Elm Streetto well-reviewed moderns likeHereditaryandThe Witch, there have also been many failed horror attempts. Many filmmakers believe they have a good grasp on how to make a horror film and what it takes to truly frighten the audience, but that proves not to be true (as seen in many found footage films like the paranormal activity franchise)....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Teresa Miller

6 Metal Gear Games That Could Use A Remake

Summary TheMetal Gearseries has not received that many remakes but it has had a lot of remasters. On the remake side, the GameCube got the exclusiveMetal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes. That game still hasn’t left the system much to the chagrin of many fans. Then of course there is the upcomingMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterwhich may or may not release in 2024. Past that game, the rest of the franchise is a mystery....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Deborah Dominguez

AMD-Inspired Zen Computer Comes With its Own Bonsai

One of the most rewarding things about building a computer from scratch is being able to completely customize the computer’s aesthetic. Some gamers can spend years putting together the perfect build. User Paiyan put together a computer inspired byAMD’s Ryzen line of processors, and this particular build features a Ryzen 3900X, a bright inner space, and a soothing palette of wood and stone. The build took three years from concept to reality and was finished last July....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Megan Parks