The Russo Brothers Might Have A Way Better Idea For Their Live-Action Hercules Than Disney Wants, And I Am All For It

Summary Disney’slive-action movies have generally been box office successes, even if they haven’t always been of the highest quality.The 1997 animated filmHerculesis one of the next in line to receive this treatment, with the Russo Brothers on board to freshen up this iconic movie. While Hercules is only in early development due to the Russos being busy withAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, that doesn’t mean they’re not working on things. However, there has reportedly been creative tension between them and Disney over the direction in which they want to takeHercules....

May 9, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Kristi Reyes

The Sonic and Mario Franchises Have Yet Another Chance to Meet in the Middle

For as long as Mario and Sonic have been around, fans have discussed what it would be like if the two ever shared a game together. From the days ofSuper Smash Bros. Brawlto going on an adventure in a unified full crossover adventure game, players want to see the two together for competitive reasons, be they friendly or not-so-friendly. Mario and Sonic may be on a bit more amicable terms these days,like Nintendo and Segathemselves are, but the rivalry is being fanned anew....

May 9, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Caleb Cox

The Worst Weapons In Elden Ring Nightreign

Summary Elden Ring Nightreignis a game where players have little to no control over what weapons are awarded to them, and they can only be so picky about the sort of weapons they bring into battle. Players still have the freedom of choicewhen it comes to selecting their weapons, with many options similar to those found in the originalElden Ring. As expected, although some of the melee and ranged options are incredibly powerful, there are still some terrible weapons that players should avoid if they hope to survive, only taking them if they have decent passive skill to back them up....

May 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Tanner Moran

Things Confirmed For Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven

Summary Stranger Than Heavenis RGG Studio’s latest game, and it looks like a massive upgrade over previousYakuzatitles with real-time combat. Combat looks crunchy with new dimensions, and the story promises to be yet another riveting time that fans will love. The two trailers released so far have done a decent job of building intrigue, and fans can’t wait to see what this title has to offer when the final product is revealed....

May 9, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · Christina Henderson

Top Pokémon Plush Sets You Can Still Buy In 2025

You don’t choose the plush. The plush chooses you. And if three of them choose you at once? That’s fate, baby. Starter trios. Evolution chains. Region reps. These toys are more than they seem, divine alignments stitched by Arceus themself. The kind of plush sets that whisper,“Hey… remember when you cried because your Torchic fainted?”Yeah. That kind. You might walk into this list thinking you’re strong enough to resist. That you’ll justlook....

May 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1190 words · Jessica Lyons

Ways Cyberpunk 2077 Stands Out As An RPG

Summary It’s no secret that CD Projekt Red’s highly ambitiousCyberpunk 2077has come a very long way since launch. In fact, it’s not uncommon these days to hear many people say thatCyberpunkis one of, if not their favorite, RPG of all time, so it’s fair to say that the developers eventually succeeded in creating what many consider a classic of the genre, only a few years after its release. However, this begs the question of what exactly makesCyberpunkso different and unique?...

May 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1309 words · Peter Taylor

What Should You Sacrifice in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma?

Quick Links During the ‘Black Dragon and Her Rider’ quest inRune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, players will be told to make a difficult decision. They’ll need to choose one of three things to sacrifice, and choose another option entirely. This isn’t an easy choice to make, especially because the extents of each sacrifice aren’t clearly explained in the game. As such, I’ve gone through each decision to determine which is the best one to make from a gameplay and storyline perspective....

May 9, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · James York

Why Red Dead Redemption May Never Have the Same Growth Potential as Grand Theft Auto

Rockstar has a storied development portfolio, but none of its IP have reached the same level of cultural relevance and success asRed Dead RedemptionandGrand Theft Auto. Indeed, these two franchises, despite their clear differences, are more or less the two release pillars of the fabled studio, forming almost the entirety of its2010s release calendar. This can be expected to remain Rockstar’s modus operandi for a while still, asGrand Theft Auto 6is slated to release in 2026, making it Rockstar’s first official, new release of the decade....

May 9, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Mr. Pedro Clark

Why Tales of the Shire’s Multiple Delays Have Already Paid Off

Summary WhenTales of the Shirewas first announced, it made an immediate impression as something different: a cozy, narrative-rich life-sim set in Tolkien’s Middle-earth. In a gaming landscape dominated by action RPGs and frenetic open-world sandboxes, this gentle Hobbit-based title stood out as a welcome reprieve from the norm. But while the buzz was instant, its release date wasn’t.Tales of the Shiresaw more than one delay, leaving some to wonder whether its moment had passed....

May 9, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Jeffrey Bryant

2 of the Best Elder Scrolls Games Have Gotten Permanent Price Cuts

Bethesda has recently lowered the price of two of the bestElder Scrollsgames,OblivionandMorrowind.The Elder Scrollshas exploded in popularity once again with the release ofOblivion Remastered, and it seems that Bethesda wants to capitalize on this success. Released in 1994 for PC,The Elder Scrolls: Arenawas the first mainline game in the series, followed byDaggerfallin 1996. WhileDaggerfallhad a huge procedurally generated world, 2002’sMorrowindfollowed the opposite path, creating an incredibly detailed version of the island of Vvardenfell in Morrowind, in what is widely considered one ofthe bestElder Scrollsgames....

May 8, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Laura Conley

Animal Crossing's Timmy and Tommy Nook Aren't Actually Interchangeable

In a series known for the many connections players build with cute animal neighbors, Timmy and Tommy Nook have managed to find a way to stand out toAnimal Crossingfans. The two were first seen when players managed to fully upgrade Nook’s Cranny into Nookington’s, where Timmy and Tommy help out their uncle by managing the top floor by themselves. Over the course of the series, the two little raccoons have grown into bigger roles, just like the majority of the other special characters found inAnimal Crossing....

May 8, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Andrea Sullivan

Apex Legends Releases New Update for May 2025

Summary Respawn Entertainment has rolled out a new update forApex Legends, addressing some frustrating bugs players have encountered in the battle royale. Season 25 ofApex Legendsstarted on May 6, bringing lots of new content to the game. While this new May 29 update is minor in comparison, it should improve the experience for some players. WithApex Legendsbeing over six years old, Respawn has faced the challenge of keeping the game relevant....

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Walter King

Area B Stamps and Quiz Answers in Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Quick Links The second major area inNintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour, Area B, is specifically focused on the main Switch 2 console, and it also has a bunch of Stamps to collect, trivia quizzes to complete,tech demos to try, and mini-games to conquer. If you’re having troublefinding all the Stamps and answering the exam questions forArea B inWelcome Tour, this guide will show you the locations and solutions.

May 8, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Daniel Maldonado