The Hunger Games: Prim's Death, Explained

Quick Links After Katniss’s rescue from the Hunger Games inCatching Fire, the final installments ofThe Hunger Gamestrilogy reveal a much larger insurrection campaign against the Capitol- and who is behind it.MockingjayParts 1 and 2 follow the underground District 13, led by President Coin and supported by the efforts of war strategist and soldier Gale Hawthorne and medic Primrose Everdeen, among others. It quickly becomes clear that both Katniss and Prim are merely filling pre-determined roles in a much larger plot that was put in place without their input....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Kristin Garrett

The Most Selfless Characters In BioWare Games, Ranked

BioWare is a long-running game studio that has been responsible for some of gaming history’s greatest hits, from theDungeons and Dragons-themedBaldur’s Gate, the fantasticStar WarsexperienceKnights of the Old Republic, to their own original IPs such asMass EffectandDragon Age.These games are heralded for their immersive and in-depth storylines, fun gameplay, andmemorable cast of characters. BioWare is adept at crafting multi-faceted characters with true and honest depth, personal motivations and goals, unique personalities, and in some cases, hearts of gold....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 942 words · Bryan Wilson

The State of the Andromeda Galaxy Before Mass Effect 4

After a lukewarm reaction toMass Effect: Andromeda, fans of theMass Effectgames were worried that it spelled the end for the series. But at The Game Awards 2020, BioWare released a tantalizing teaser that assured gamers that it was far from done with the world of Commander Shepard and their diverse range of lovable allies. With development on the fifth installment in theMass Effectseries confirmed, players were still left with plenty of questions about how the upcoming game would take shape....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1268 words · Timothy Jones

Twitch Streamer Joining Voice Cast of Cyberpunk 2077 DLC

Twitch streamer Sasha Grey is joining the voice cast ofCyberpunk 2077in the game’s expansion, Phantom Liberty. Since the release ofCyberpunk 2077, fans had been looking forward to finding out more about the DLC content that would be coming to the game. In CD Projekt Red’s past, it has seen great success with its expansions, including the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine DLCs forThe Witcher 3. This meant that fans were extremely hyped to see the return of V and Johnny Silverhand when theCyberpunk 2077expansion Phantom Libertywas unveiled in September....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Jeremy Morrison

Ukrainian Twitch Streamer Plays World of Warcraft While City is Being Attacked

AWorld of Warcraftstreamer from Ukraine had their broadcast interrupted by an attack by the Russian military on his city. While theWorld of Warcraftcontent creator was thankfully unaffected by the incident, it was no less chilling an experience to endure. UkrainianWorld of Warcraftfan and Twitch star Punisher3d is a popular streamer with over 54,000 followers. Like manyWorld of Warcraftfans right now, he has been enjoying his timeexploring theEmbers of Neltharioncontent update, which added a new zone full of activities and items to collect....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Hector Chan

Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 Next-Gen Delay Was Probably the Right Move

CD Projekt Red announced the anticipated next-gen console releases of bothCyberpunk 2077andThe Witcher 3have been delayed into 2022. The news is disappointing for a lot of fans, especiallyCyberpunk 2077players who are waiting to see the game on a console that will hopefully be able to run it as well as on PC. Despite this disappointment, it is probably the right move forCD Projekt Redto make, especially after the blowback it suffered fromCyberpunk 2077’s launch....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Juan Weaver

WoW Season of Discovery: How To Get Cozy Sleeping Bag

There are a lot of changes toWoW Classicin theSeason of Discovery, and with the launch of Phase Two, a whole bunch of new content just went live.Aside from new Runes, Raids, weapons, and gear, though, Phase Two also introduces a new item – the Cozy Sleeping Bag, which can boost your XP gain by a small amount. Any boost to XP gained will be worth more the earlier you get a Cozy Sleeping Bag in SoD, though some zones the questline will take you throughcan be tricky at low levels....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Benjamin Price

10 Games Announced For 2021 That Were Pushed Into 2022

Only people who have worked on video games really understand how video game development works. As such, it is hard to criticize any studio when a game is delayed. It is better to give developers as much time as people to make a good game than to play a broken and buggy product. RELATED:Anticipated Switch Games That COVID Delayed All the games listed below were set to come out last year before being pushed back into 2022....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Joanna Clark

10 Xbox Games That Are Utterly Impossible To Play On Hard Mode

When it comes to tough, grind-it-out gaming experiences, theXboxline of consoles certainly features more than its fair share. Its abundance of chaotic shooters, heart-pumping action games, and creepy survival horror romps geared towards older, more experienced audiences set the stage for a ton of insanely hard games. RELATED:10 Games That Are Utterly Impossible To Play On Hard Mode This software usually comes with an even higher difficulty setting, often rendering already tricky campaigns as nearly impossible for all but the most skilled and patient gamers....

July 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1410 words · Leslie Jenkins

5 Underappreciated A24 Sci-Fi Movies

A24 studio has been quietly building a name for itself in the last few years as a genre film producer to be reckoned with. Recent releases likeThe Tragedy of Macbeth,Minari,andThe Green Knighthave cemented the studio’s reputation for quality, diverse genres, and subjects. Stylistic innovation has become a trademark for A24, showcasing directors like Robert Eggers and telling their unique stories. Upcoming releasesEverything Everywhere All At OnceandAfter Yangare two verydifferent approaches to the sci-fi genre, the former looks more action-packed and effects-heavy while the latter appears much more understated....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Veronica Hutchinson

A Look Back At Ash's Journey, And How He's Grown

Pokémon’smain protagonist, Ash Ketchum has certainly made a name for himself over the past 25 years. Starting all the way in 1997, Ash’s journey from Pallet Town all the way to the Galar Region as been filled with ups and downs, with crushing defeats, competitive rivals, reliable companions, andespeciallyearned victories. All of these happened over the course of nearly 25 seasons, with the same amount of years spent on this journey....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Frank Cochran

Altair is a Promising Twitch Alternative Focused on Streamers' Mental Health

Many streaming services focus on maximizing profits, while in the process creating an unhealthy environment for both streamers and viewers. An upcoming streaming service by the name ofAltairaims to offer a more empathetic take onstreaming, and the plans in place for the platform to distance itself from the standard are promising. Streaming as a concept provides new and innovative ways to tell stories and find community, but thecurrent environment of services like Twitchcan be taxing on streamers' mental health....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Derrick Woods

Apex Legends Adds Lengthy Season 7 Challenge Teaser to Game

Respawn Entertainment has officially started promotingApex Legends' seventh season, and one of the teases the developer put out involves new interactive challenges for players to tackle in the game. There are three challenges in total, all assigned to the player by the brand new Legend, Horizon, who’llarrive along withApex LegendsSeason 7. Horizon wants to gather data on the opponents that she’ll be facing in the games when she arrives, and the player volunteers their services to her....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Rhonda Mcdowell