10 Metroidvanias with Amazing Soundtracks

No matter what sort of game genre you prefer, I think we can all agree that music is an important contributing factor to our enjoyment. For some genres, such as rogue-likes or RPGs, their games can get away with subpar soundtracks. But not the noble Metroidvania. From the opening credits ofSuper Metroid, I learned how important music was in this particular genre. So it probably won’t surprise you that there are several examples of the genre with incredible soundtracks....

June 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1470 words · Heidi Buck

30 Highest Paid Celebrities of All Time

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Who doesn’t love a good celebrity success story? More so, who would not love the money that comes with it? There is, of course, plenty of money to be made in Hollywood, and celebrities can’t deny that they have the art ofraking in cashnailed down to the tee. While most of us are figuring out whether shelling out for another streaming service is actually worth it, the big peeps of the entertainment industry are, perhaps, much more concerned about how to add another comma to their net worth....

June 24, 2025 · 28 min · 5864 words · Patrick Nelson

8 Underrated Handheld Games Consoles

We’re all familiar with handheld game systems, namely ones like the DS andPSP. Now with the Switch 2 and Steam Deck, the gap between handhelds and home consoles is so thin it might as well not exist. That said, I kinda miss dedicated handheld systems. Nowadays, multi-platform games are the exact same on each platform with some graphical downgrades, but we used to get entirely different games before. 10 Best Special Edition Consoles Of All Time Consoles come in all shapes and sizes, but some are better than others....

June 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1461 words · Jack Ware

Action-RPG Warhammer: Chaosbane Takes a Jab at Diablo on Twitter

We’re a few days into Diablogate and for all intents and purposes, the dust has started to settle. Since Blizzard announced the seemingly cursed mobile titleÂDiablo Immortallast week at BlizzCon 2018, we’ve heard from all interested parties. We’ve heard from the hardcoreÂDiablofansthat feel spurned, the ex-Blizzard producer that thinksBlizzard dug its own grave, and the developers themselves that havecontinually stressedthat multipleÂDiabloprojectsare in the works. All of these narratives came to a head earlier today whenÂKotakureportedthatÂDiablo 4is real and was initially part of the Blizzard’s BlizzCon presentation....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Tiffany White

Apex Legends Board Game Coming To Kickstarter This Spring

Apex Legendsis the next blockbuster video game to be headed to the tabletop, as developers Glass Cannon Unplugged and Genuine Entertainment have announced that the project’sKickstarter campaignwill launch on May 17. The board game adaptation will be developed in collaboration with Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment. No particular release date for Apex Legends: The Board Game has been announced yet. However, the developer team provided a breakdown of what to expect from the format, revealing that Apex Legends' 60-player battle royale will be condensed into a two to four-player-based tabletop game....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Jessica Willis

Astro Bot: Gorilla Nebula Bot Locations

Quick Links Astro Botis a technicaland graphical marvel. But at its core, it is a classic mascot platformer, and by that, I mean there is a bucket load of collectibles to nab on your adventures across the various galaxies. It’s easy for a few of these to pass you by, but ideally, you want to get all the bots on your first attempt. Sorry Bloodborne Fans, Astro Bot Isn’t Teasing Anything New For The Forgotten IP Astro Bot’s creative director says “there’s no secret meaning” behind the game’s Bloodborne costume and references....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Edward Sellers

Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Is Already On PS5, Confusing Larian Studios

Larian Studiosis extremely confused right now, anda newly-created channelon the company’s Slack server proves it. The much-anticipated patch 8 forBaldur’s Gate 3, supposed to bea final hurrahfor their landmark title, has launched early on PS5. Larian is planning to have a stress-test for the patch, and you canregister for it now- but obviously, it hasn’t quite happened yet. The access thatPS5players have been given has come a little early, and as can be easily guessed, Larian Studios is having a rough Monday....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Phillip Gibson

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion Romance Is Difficult But Ultimately Rewarding

Baldur’s Gate 3has been an incredible video game experience for me. Itpushed my paladin characterto explore new facets andembrace the validity of angeras an emotion. The romances in the game have been fulfilling, but romancing Astarion stands out. Astarion’s introduction involved a dagger to my character’s throat, driven by a misunderstanding. We quickly learned the truth through our telekinetic tadpole connection. His bad-boy image became evident from the start, but it was during our journey with the group that I realized just how different he was from my paladin character....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1276 words · James Davis

Beau DeMayo Sends Clear Notice to Fans to Watch 1 X-Men: The Animated Series Episode Before X-Men ‘97 – Here’s Why

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed This article contains spoilers forX-Men ’97 X-Men ’97is gearing up for its big three-part finale, titledTolerance is ExtinctionParts 1, 2, and 3. Beau DeMayo, the creator of the show and also its head writer, took to the internet to point out the particular episode fromX-Men: The Animated Seriesthat fans should watch in preparation for the show...

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Matthew Hess

Black Ops 6 Director Thinks Game Pass Brought Players Back To Try Call Of Duty Again

Just a few days afterCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’slaunch, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Treyarch’s latest entry in the franchisebroke multiple franchise records, which includes day-one players, total hours played and in total matches played. This is mindboggling given how big the Call of Duty franchise has been for over a decade. Part of the reason for Black Ops 6’s massive initial turnout can be attributed to the game being part of Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · James Powers

Boku no Pico is Child’s Play Compared to the Most Cursed Revenge R*pe Fantasy Anime in Existence That Thankfully Doesn’t Have a Season 2

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Whether you’re a fan of shojo or shonen, the anime world offers a variety of titles to keep audiences engaged, though many shows have crossed one line or another. Among them standsBoku no Pico, which is basically a yaoi shotacon hentai anime—if you don’t know what these words mean, you’re better off not knowing. For the last decade, this 3 episode anime series has traumatized many viewers; not to mention, there’s always at least one prankster who will pop in and suggest the series, claiming it’s a “masterpiece....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Craig Fernandez

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – How to Play Zombies Split Screen

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The gaming community has been accustomed to online multiplayer; however, Raven Software and Treyarch wanted to run it back through local co-op, and many are wondering how to play Zombies Split Screen. There is nothing better than playing with friends from miles away, but there is also a method to game with them on the same console while sitting on the same couch....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Karen Atkinson

Cyberpunk 2077 Looks Quite Good in Unofficial Third-Person Mod

Cyberpunk 2077is one of the few open-world RPG games that only supports a first-person view. Despite a lot of concerns from fans around the game’s first-person perspective, now it seems most of the players are satisfied with the game’s original camera, however, you won’t probably miss the chance to give a look at how the game would look if it was supporting a third-person view as well. Thanks to" target="_blank" rel=“noopener noreferrer”>PC modders,Cyberpunk 2077now has an unofficial third-person camera that looks quite good....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Daniel Vazquez