Monster Train 2's Corruption Seraph Nerf is a Game Changer

Seraph Aeternus is the final boss that players will encounter during a standard run inMonster Train 2, and he comes in three forms. One of those forms is known as “The Dominant,” and its primary interest is applying the corruption status effect to a player’s units. This debuff inMonster Train 2causes afflicted units to take damage at the end of every turn, equivalent to the number of corruption stacks that are applied to them, and it can be quite punishing....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Andrew Simpson

My Hero Academia: Characters Who Came To Embrace Their Quirk

Summary When a person is born in the world ofMy Hero Academia, they will be throwing the dice on what sort of Quirk they get. Unless their parents have organized a Quirk marriage to pass down specific abilities, the exact Quirk a person can have is pretty much random. While most people quickly become accustomed to their ability, for others, it takes a long while until they embrace and accept their unique powers....

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1247 words · Sheila Johnson

My Hero Academia: How Strong Is Deku Without One For All?

Quick Links The following contains spoilers for the My Hero Academia manga. One of the major themes explored inMy Hero Academiais whether someone can achieve their dreams or rise to the occasion without natural talentor a strong Quirk to become a hero. While Deku quickly starts to incorporate his inherited One For All Quirk into his hero work after initially being Quirkless, his Quirkless upbringing gives him an edge over other members of his class that he otherwise wouldn’t have....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Eugene Reynolds

Netflix's Animated Splinter Cell Series Gets Major Update, Including When Fans Can Expect To See It

Summary Splinter Cell: Deathwatchprovides fans with a long-awaited update, including when they can expect to see the series.Deathwatchis an animated series based on theTom Clancy’sSplinter Cellvideo game series that follows. The series focuses on stealth gameplay, putting players in the role of Sam Fisher, a spy working for an NSA subdivision called Third Echelon. The firstSplinter Cellgame debuted in 2002, with the series continuing in popularity despite not having a mainline release since 2013’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Andrew Taylor

New Xbox Game Pass Game for June 30 Should Be the Tip of the Iceberg

Xbox Game Passis on a frankly absurd hot streak right now. Arguably, this hot streak began all the way back in September of last year with the day-one launches ofAge of Mythology: RetoldandFrostpunk 2, which were quickly followed byCall of Duty: Black Ops 6a month later. This streak continued all the way to the end of the year thanks to games likeSTALKER 2andIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, and that momentum has only continued to pick up throughout the first half of 2025, withBlue Prince,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, andElder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredall hittingXbox Game Passon day one....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Jessica Mitchell

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #710 June 30, 2025

Quick Links Connectionsis here again to challenge your brain with a bunch of seemingly unrelated words that need to be sorted.How you playConnectionsis that you study all sixteen of these words, then you attempt to put them in the right categories with few mistakes. If you are stuck on today’s puzzle, you aren’t alone. This one is pretty difficult, so you can find help in this article. Here, you will find everything from general hints to category spoilers and answers....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Willie Miranda

Nintendo Switch 2 Settings Change Can Fix Bad-Looking HDR

According to experts, adjusting Dynamic Tone Mapping can improve theSwitch 2’s HDR performance in docked mode. High Dynamic Range is now standard in most modern monitors and TVs, enhancing image quality by expanding color range and bit depth. TheSwitch 2supports HDR in both handheld and docked modes, which is generally seen as a positive. However, many users have criticized how the console’s HDR looks when docked. Many fans have already tried to find fixes....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Charles Knight

Open-World Games That Shouldn't Be Open-World, Ranked

Summary Not every game needs to take place in a sandbox the size of a small country. Some thrive in tight corridors, others in scripted sequences that know exactly when to drop jaws. But during the golden rush to go open-world, a few titles stretched themselves a little too thin, creating settings that didn’t need to be as big as they were. Whether it was because of empty maps, repetitive side content, or just the sheer loss of pacing, these six games might have shined brighter if they’d ditchedthe open-worldblueprint and stuck to something more focused....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 979 words · Pedro Turner

Outer Worlds 2 Fans Are Debating the Game's Lack of Romance Options

The Outer Worlds 2fans are torn over the role of romantic relationships in the upcoming RPG. While the first game also lacked any meaningful love affairs, some players had hoped the sequel would take a different approach. However, the recentThe Outer Worlds 2Direct playfully confirmed that won’t be the case. In the 30-minute showcase, a tongue-in-cheek moment joked that players would be upset about the game featuring “so much combat and almost no romance....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · James Villanueva

Perfect Chroma Catalyst Locations In Expedition 33

Quick Links Chroma is not only the currency required to buy items inClair Obscur: Expedition 33, but also plays a large role in the story inside the painting. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the items required to upgrade weapons in the game are calledChroma Catalyst. In the beginning, players will come across normalChroma Catalyst, but their names increasingly become fancier as the catalyst becomes better. After the plainChroma Catalyst, players will getPolished Chroma Catalyst, thenResplendent Chroma Catalyst, before finally reachingGrandiose Chroma Catalyst....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Jacob Blackwell

Street Fighter 6 DLC Release Schedule (All SF6 DLC Character Release Dates)

Quick Links More than two years on from the game’s official release,Street Fighter 6continues to introduce new content on a fairly regular basis. Eight DLC fighters were added to the roster within those first two years, withfour more planned for the coming months. Year 3 will see the return of three fan-favorite characters, as well as a more obscure fighter from the PS2 era. ThisStreet Fighter 6DLC release schedule outlines when the newSF6DLC fighters will arrive and provides a little background information for each one....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Troy Olsen

Strongest Legend of Zelda Characters, Ranked

Summary One aspect that makes theworld-building ofThe Legend of Zeldastand out is the wide variety of characters the franchise has introduced over the decades. From multiple incarnations of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf to divine entities and ancient creatures, these characters shape the identity of Hyrule and expand the myths that sustain each era’s narrative. Their presence directly influences the world’s balance and conflicts. Defining who are the strongest characters inThe Legend of Zeldais subjective, because almost every new game in the franchise works as a standalone entry only loosely tied to previous stories, shifting the universe’s power scale....

June 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1438 words · Bethany Francis

The Best Things To Do On Day 2 In Elden Ring Nightreign

Summary Nightreignis an intense game when it comes to knowing what to do and when, especially for players who don’t have much experience. It’s one thing to go in witha nice set of relicsand an okay understanding of the gameplay loop, but without a clear plan for the more difficult stages, it can be hard to progress into the third night. While the first day is incredibly important for setting the players up for the battle to come, day two is arguably the most critical stage in the game, where players should be a high enough level to tackle most threats on the map, it just comes down to how much they can clear and whether they can do so before the rain devours the map....

June 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1333 words · Austin Mendoza