Spider-Man 2 Casts Horror Icon Tony Todd as Venom

Today marked the premiere of the2021 PlayStation Showcase event, where Sony hosted a variety of developers to promote projects coming to the PlayStation 5 in the near future. Said developers include Sony’s own first-party studio, Insomniac Games, which finally announced the development ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2with a brand new teaser trailer, one that confirmed Venom as one of the many new villains to debut in Insomniac’s Spider-Man universe. Venom’s appearance in the trailer is small but serves its purpose....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Denise Jackson

Stardew Valley Player Finds Real-Life Graffiti Tribute to the Game

AStardew Valleyplayer has spotted graffiti from the game in real life..Stardew Valleyfans are a creative bunch, perhaps unsurprisingly since the game has a robust crafting system that might inspire players to create things in real life, too. A fan recently created an adorable Junimo cross stitch, for example. Widely regarded as one of the best games to play to relax,Stardew Valleyis an attractive title for both casual and hardcore gamers, some of whom will express their love for the game through their hobbies....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Jeremy Rice

Stephen King: 5 Major Changes In The Movies

Stephen King easily sits amongst the highest echelon of horror authors, possibly the most influential creator of the modern era. His work has been clearly influenced by the art and literature that inspired him, and his work has inspired some of the best and the worst of horror cinema. There have been around ninety filmadaptations of Stephen King’s work. Some are beloved classics that jump to the mind immediately, others are cult hits that fans wouldn’t immediately know as King’s, and still, others are unfortunate black marks on the author’s legacy....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Elijah Baker

Tekken 8's Roster May Be Big, But It's Still Missing a Lot of Fan Favorites

Summary As the first mainline title of the franchise in nearly a decade, it makes sense thatTekken 8may have already achieved the most successful launch of the series yet. With a roster of many beloved characters contributing to the hype that the game built in the lead-up to launch, the game feels the most refined of the past fewTekkenentries. A starting roster of 32 makes for one of the largest casts in a modern fighting game, but the expansive history of the franchise also meant thatTekken 8has left out many previously available characters....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Daniel Roberts

The 10 Best Home Console Launch Titles (According To Metacritic)

With the 9th generation of consoles fast approaching, many gamers are excited to see what the new machines are capable of. One of the biggest selling points is 4K gaming – and while this might be seen as old hat by some PC gamers – the increased resolution is one of the many things that console gamers are looking forward to experiencing. RELATED:10 Console Wars Memes That Will Never Get Old The capabilities of the new systems seem fairly similar, so it’s likely thatthe next battle in the console warwill be decided by the games they offer rather than the machines themselves....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1274 words · Elizabeth Kim

The 10 Worst Open-World Games Of The Decade (According To Metacritic)

Just because a developer can create an open-world, does not mean they should. For better or worse, it is safe to say that the last decade has seen the rise of the open-world craze. Games such asAssassin’s Creed OdysseyandFallout 76dedicated a substantial section of their pre-release marketing to highlighting the massive size of their maps, even if bigger is seldom better. RELATED:TThe 10 Scariest Horror Games Of The Last Decade While explorable maps that give players the freedom to roam and wander are highly coveted, open-world titles are still relatively rare....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1049 words · Christina Brown

The Best Atlus Games, Ranked

Summary Before achieving major success with thePersonaseries,Atluswas already recognized in the JRPG community for its unique games, many featuring mature stories, darker themes, and distinct art styles. The games set in theShin Megami Tenseiuniverse are challenging but fair games that require strategic thinking and exploiting enemy weaknesses. The studio has an impressive catalog of games extending beyondthePersonaseriesandMetaphor: ReFantaziowith other great games worth exploring for enthusiasts. Atlus games are celebrated for their unique gameplay and artistic design, showcasing imaginatively dark storytelling and turn-based mechanics that feel innovative and old-school....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 772 words · Paula Butler

The Best Red Gaming Chairs for 2024

There’s a drastic change in comfort when switching from astandard office chair to a gaming chair, as the latter typically offers an ergonomic design that is specifically made for long gaming sessions. Gaming chairs have been evolving rapidly for several years, resulting in much more variety and affordable prices. This is why gamers nowadays don’t just want any gaming chair but a chair that can match their gaming setup theme....

July 13, 2025 · 10 min · 1940 words · Patricia Park

The Best Technical Wrestlers in WWE 2K24

Summary TheWWE 2Kseries has moved away from reproducing technical wrestling matches by removing chain wrestling, joint targeting, and selling move damage.WWE 2K24is no different, but with the right wrestlers, fans can utilize a technical style to win matches by submission and work on specific body parts to wear down an opponent’s anatomy for a finishing move. Technical wrestlers inWWE 2K24have a good base of submission holds and grapples that target certain joints....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Jason Tran

The Crown Season 5 Set Robbed Of Over $200,000 In Antique Props

Thieves have stolen an estimated $200,000 worth of antique props from the set ofNetflix’s successful historical drama seriesThe Crown. The theft reportedly occurred while production was shooting in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. The thieves broke into three cars in a truck parking lot while a unit was filmingNetflix’s fifthseason ofThe Crownand took more than 350 items —including a dressing table, a grandfather clock clockface, a replica Fabergé egg, crystal glassware, and silver and gold candelabras....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Mr. Scott Gonzalez

The DioField Chronicle: Best Skills To Upgrade For The Sharpshooter Class

The DioField Chronicleis anSRPG featuring constant actionin battles that will keep players on their toes. The right combination of Classes is needed to survive in this game, but it doesn’t stop there.Each Class has specific skillsand weapons that make them elite, helping destroy enemies or supporting the team. Choosing the right skills to upgrade first is essential. RELATED:The DioField Chronicle - How Long To Beat The Game InThe DioField Chronicle, the Sharpshooter Class is a ranged tactical unit....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Meghan Rodriguez

The Sequel to Hogwarts Legacy Needs to Look to the Future

Summary The Wizarding World is undoubtedly most famous for its portrayal in theHarry Potterbooks and films, which were set during the 1990s. To avoid retreading old ground, Avalanche Software’sHogwarts Legacyset its story during the late 1800s. While this setting provided some interesting opportunities, it ultimately restricted the game in many ways. As the sequel toHogwarts Legacywill likely deviatefrom the first game in many ways, Avalanche should consider going a different direction with the setting....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Eric Brandt

US President Joe Biden Plays Mario Kart Arcade Game with Granddaughter

Mario Kartis a game series that can unite people young and old. The series serves as a bridge between generations and, apparently, between Presidents and their granddaughters. United States President Joseph R. Biden made his first trip to Camp David with his family over the weekend. Located in western Maryland and operated by the United States Navy, Camp David has long served as a country retreat for the President and their family; as well as a place to host foreign dignitaries and officials....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Robin Perkins