Soulslike Thymesia Gets Surprise Switch Release, But There's a Catch

The Soulslike genre has never been hotter, largely thanks to the hype surrounding FromSoftware’s open world epicElden Ring, which has smashed sales records for the company.Elden Ringplayers who are hungry for new Soulslike experiences don’t have to wait much longer, as a brand-newSoulslike gameis scheduled to drop next week in the form ofThymesia. And to the surprise of many, it’s even coming to the Nintendo Switch. Thymesiais skipping PS4 and Xbox One, which makes its Switch release that much more surprising....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Jeffrey Terry

Star Wars Battlefront 3 Was Almost Finished, Says Former Dev

According to a former developer,Star Wars Battlefront 3was closer to being complete than many fans expected. TheBattlefrontseries was rebooted not too long ago by DICE, and unfortunately, the series had to come to an early stop, andStar Wars Battlefront 3will not be released anytime soon. This is an intriguing case of history repeating itself, though it seems like the originalBattlefront 3’s cancelation is extra devsatating.TheStar Wars Battlefrontseries started in 2004 on the PS2, Xbox, and PC....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Robin Nelson

Star Wars: Surprising Facts About Jedi Robes

No other sci-fi faction has been more stylish yet easy to imitate thanStar Wars' resident space monk social club, the Jedi Order. The lightsabers, when paired with telekinetic powers and long flowing robes, giveStar Wars' Jedi an enigmatic and reputable appearance. Well, it’s usuallythe lightsabersthat do the bulk of the work but the robes are an underrated element of their culture. RELATED:Easter Eggs Hidden In LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales For one, it’s what sets them apart from the other factions in theStar Warsuniverse....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Eric Alexander

Stardew Valley Players Show Off Insane Number of Hours They’ve Played the Game

Summary A group ofStardew Valleyfans recently came together to share how many hours they had put into the game. WithStardew Valley’sstatus as one of the best indie gamesof all time, there are many fans who have dedicated long stretches of time to the farming simulator. Since its release back in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas amassed a passionate following that ranges from lifelong gamers to players who hadn’t even touched a video game until trying out the farm-centric title....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Sandra Taylor

Stardew Valley's George is Much-Needed Representation for Older Folks In Videogames

One of the most loved aspects of the ultra-popular farming simulatorStardew Valleyis the expansive cast of NPCs. Fans of the game have celebrated their favorite characters using fan art and fan fiction, and have even put the NPCs through personality assessments to learn more. While most of the NPCs in the game are charming from the beginning, George comes off as curmudgeonly, barely giving the player character the time of day....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Joshua Ortiz

The Car Fu Trope In Action, Explained

Action stories can take different shapes and sizes, but the format feels much the same. Period settings, unique locations, fictional weaponry, and many other creative choices can add a lot to a white-knuckle thrill ride. Action projects set in the real world and the modern era tend to break out various vehicles. Impressively skilled drivers can use a vehicle as a weapon and a means of transportation. One of the big decisions when making a piece of action media is the weapon of choice....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Robert Thornton

The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes

The Dark Pictures: House of Ashesis the third entry in the ongoing horror series fromdeveloper Supermassive Games, and players that enjoyed its predecessor will likely want to experience it. Before fans jump into the game, though, they may have some questions about how long it takes to beat. For those players that are curious about the length ofThe Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, full details can be found in this guide....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Matthew Anderson

The Last of Us 2: How to Beat the Rat King

Quick Links Considering all the boss fightsThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredhas in store for its players, the Rat King Boss fight is the scariest encounter in the game. The build-up to the fight as Abby navigated through Ground Zero in search of medical supplies was truly heart-pumping. All this tension perfectly translates to a great boss encounter that has different phases, and a boss that adapts to its environment....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Sarah Taylor

The Sims 4: Horse Ranch(& How it Works)

Quick Links Prairie Grass is the primal ingredient to care for a Horse inThe Sims 4. The item is used to feed Horses as well as other animals like Mini Goats and Mini Sheep. There are a handful of ways to obtain Prairie Grass inThe Sims 4. Simmers should consider this type of feeding instead of the normal one as it’s a lot cheaper and any excess can be stored for later....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Amanda Ponce

Tunic: How To Beat The Boss Scavenger

Quick Links Half the fun of action-adventure games is learning new and creative ways to take down enemies. While a simple goblin mob might be defeated with nothing more than a sword stroke, more powerful enemies will require far much more effort and analysis to defeat. That’s as true in the adorableTunicas it is in the games that started the genre. RELATED:Tunic: All Ability Cards All ofTunic’sbosses are challenging in their own right, but many findBoss Scavengerto be one of the most difficult (and frustrating) bosses in the game....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Chad Carson

What If...?: What The Next Season Can Do To Improve On The First

Now officially coming to Disney Plus in 2023, Marvel’sWhat If…?season 2 is almost here. The first season did quite well amongst fans and was confirmed for a second season before the debut episodes had finished airing. Much like before, Marvel Studios confirmed at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con that the series has already been picked up for a season 3, even though season 2 hasn’t even aired yet. A lot of Marvel viewers have been speculating about which storylines the MCU will explore in season 2, especially now that the show’s creators held a screening for an episode from the season, which fansattending Comic-Congot to watch....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Sandra Rubio

Which Super Mario Character Are You Based On Your MBTI®?

TheMyers-Briggs Type Indicator®, better known as MBTI®, can reveal a lot about a person. The MBTI® is a test that reveals what personality someone has based on extroversion and introversion, intuition and sensing, feeling and thinking, and judging and perceiving. Taking what quality of each category someone is and putting them together results in one of sixteen personalities that person could be. RELATED:Which Pokemon Game Suits You Based On Your MBTI?...

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Shelley Thompson

Why a Red Dead Redemption Movie Won't Happen Anytime Soon

For a game that’s six years old already,Red Dead Redemptionhas been making headlines fairly frequently in 2016. That’s largely due to the persistent rumor that Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games are gearing up to produce aRed Dead Redemptionsequel for 2017, although if that’s true, it would be the industry’s worst-kept secret at this point. It’s certainly clear gamers are eager to explore more ofRed Dead Redemption’s wild west setting, but there’s still nothing concrete that suggests they’ll be able to in the near future....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Morgan Jones