Jagged Alliance 3: How to Heal Mercenaries

Jagged Alliance 3is a complex strategy game in which players must control and manage a group of hired Mercenaries as they seek to free the captured president of the fictional West African country of Grand Chien from a destructive warlord and his “Legion.” Each Mercenary has its own unique personality and skill set, and each occupies a unique class from Marksman to Mechanic. One of the classes that players should always have as a part of any squad is the Doctor....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Jason Chapman

Killer Bean's Roguelike Elements Explained

Summary TheKiller Beanfranchise has a long and storied history. From humble beginnings as a surreal two-minute-long short about secret agent jelly beans, theKiller Beanfranchise has evolved into a coffee-themed digital empire spanning short films, feature films, mobile games, and (most importantly) memes. Now, a new action roguelike looks to bring even more attention to Jeff Lew’s caffeine-fuelledKiller Beanseries. First announced in August 2021, Jeff Lew’s upcomingKiller Beangame saw renewed interest earlier this month when a new gameplay trailer was shown off atSummer Game Fest 2024....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Larry Patterson

Kingdom Hearts 4 Should Do Right by Kairi

It has been about a month since Square Enix announced thatKingdom Hearts 4is in development. Considering that 19 years separated the second and third game in the main series, fans were pleasantly surprised but also skeptical. During the 20th Anniversary Event, developers showed an incredibly smooth alpha build ofKingdom Hearts 4, complete with a hyper realistic cutscene showing Sora in Quadratum. Alas, despite the excitement behind the announcement, there are still plenty ofbig issues thatKingdom Heartsneeds to fix....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Jennifer Crosby

LOTR: What Is The Real Reason That Wormtongue Kills Saruman?

The death of the white wizard Saruman differs slightly from Tolkien’s original bookReturn of the Kingto Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of the same name. But although the whereabouts and the circumstances change between the two, both versions agree that Saruman is killed by Grima Wormtongue. So what is it that inspires this usually groveling, cowardly man to such an act of wrath? It is well known that Saruman is a traitor and that he has gone against the values of the order of the wizards and sought to bring evil into the world for his own malicious gain....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Joseph Peterson

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 Has One Advantage Compared to Miles Morales

So far, not a whole lot is known aboutMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,the anticipatedsequel to 2018’sMarvel’s Spider-Man.The game is expected to follow up on events from the original game and from the recently releasedMiles Moralesspin-off, which let Miles star in his own game without having to share the spotlight with Peter. Both games are incredible, and the series is known for really making the player feel like Spider-Man. Marvel’s Spider-Mandid a great job at setting the foundation, andMiles Moralestook it a step further....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Joanna Randolph

Men In Black Turns 25: Why The Movie Remains A Sci-Fi Comedy Classic

Barry Sonnenfeld’sMen in Blackis one of the most popular science-fiction films of the past half-century. Joining the ranks ofStar Wars,Star Trek, and most recentlyDune, theMen in Blackfranchise has the benefit of being one of the most internationally recognizable science-fiction I.P.’s in recent memory. While the sequels and reboot of theM.I.B.property have certainly done a lot towards hindering the brand, the firstMen in Blackremains a propulsive, thrilling, and funny entry in a landscape that often sees more failures than successes....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1122 words · Richard Smith

Michael B. Jordan On Why Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Isn't In 'Creed 3'

Michael B. Jordan, who is set to star in and directMGM’sCreed3, explained why Sylvester Stallone isn’t returning to play Rocky Balboa in the upcoming sequel. Earlier this month,Stallone shocked Rocky fanswhen he revealed that he wasn’t reprising the iconic character inCreed3. Stallone first played Balboa in 1976’sRockyand directedfour subsequentRockysequels(Rocky III,Rocky IV, andRocky Balboa). The iconic actor-director co-wrote 2015’sCreedwith Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) and Aaron Covington. The film served as a sequel/spin-off to theRockyfranchise and starred Michael B....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Matthew Powers MD

Midnight Mass' Rahul Kohli Wants To Join MCU, Has X-Men Role In Mind

Rahul Kohli has discussed the possibility of joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which continues to grow each and every day. The MCU is continuously casting for many new heroes and villains, so there’s always a spot open for someone to join, but Kohli jokingly suggested a certainX-Menrole for himself. Kohli is known for playing characters such as Scarecrow in theHarley Quinnanimated series and for having co-starring roles in shows such asNetflix’sMidnight Mass,The Haunting of Bly Manor,andSupergirl....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · David Smith

Mistakes To Avoid When Playing The Chant

The Chantis athird-person horror gamethat pits players against mysterious creatures on a remote island. People can explore the ongoings of Glory Island during a spiritual retreat to restore peace to themselves and the other inhabitants that dwell on the island. RELATED:Horror Games That Punish You For Running AwayDeveloped by Brass Token,The Chantis a survival game that involves action and adventure as players face terrifying monsters from The Gloom. People can play as Jess and begin a journey to overcome their greatest fears and step forth to strengthen their Mind, Body, and Spirit on an island that is succumbing to sorrow and grief....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1199 words · Patrick Kelley

New Witcher Game Won’t Be Called ‘The Witcher 4’, Developer Says

Since the disaster that wasCyberpunk 2077’s launch in December 2020, the otherwise stellar reputation of its developer has taken quite a hit, but business is continuing as usual. With a newThe Witchergame having been announced recently andCD Projekt Red making the move to Unreal Engine 5, fans of the series are excited about what’s to come, even if many of them are on tenterhooks these days. However, while pretty much everyone is referring to the next installment asThe Witcher 4, it turns out that that’s actually a bit of a misnomer....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Justin Lindsey

Nioh 2 Passes Dark Souls Player Count Record on Steam

Nioh 2: The Complete Editionis available now on Steam and PS5. WhileNioh 2: The Complete Editionreleased only yesterday, it is already posting big numbers on steam; surpassing the likes of the originalNiohandDark Souls. The package, which costs $49.99 USD on Steam, includes all of the content from the original,very-well receivedNioh 2, and also all 3 DLC expansions that came after it. This includes The Tengu’s Disciple, Darkness in the Capital, and The First Samurai....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Danielle Mcdonald

Noms with Neeko Host Talks Representation, Life as a Streamer

Nicole Sanchez’s meteoric rise to Twitch stardom was a journey of self-discovery. “When I first started streaming, I had no idea what I was doing,” Sanchez, perhaps better known as Neeko, said. “Although there are a lot ofamazing content creators, I have come about my own unique personality, and I’ve discovered where I’m strong.” RELATED:Streamer Ludwig Sets Record for YouTube Stream Ban Efficiency is Key in Neeko’s Streamer Balancing Act “I have all these things that I have to balance, and it’s really hard....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Joshua Coleman

Overwatch 2’s Wrath of the Bride is Not as Replayable as Junkenstein’s Revenge, and That’s Okay

It’s just a few days until the spookiest time of the year, and the live-service games have pulled out all the stops to celebrate the eerie day. WhileFortnitehas added some new horror-themed cosmetics and the ability to transform into a wolf, andApex Legendshas brought back its ‘Fight or Fight’ event,Overwatch 2has gone all out, bringing back its ‘Junkenstein’s Revenge’ mode, as well as introducing a new PvE mission called ‘Wrath of the Bride,’ which may not be quite as replayable as its predecessor, but it also doesn’t need to be....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Linda Foster