Comparing Final Fantasy 7's Aerith to FF15's Lunafreya

Heroines of destiny is a common motif that permeates throughout theFinal Fantasyseries. From Rinoa to Yuna, there’s been several leading women in the franchise determined to carry out their respective versions of saving the world from imminent doom. Aerith fromFinal Fantasy 7and Lunafreya fromFinal Fantasy 15are no exception, as both served in oracle-like roles through their own distinct methods. That being said, for a variety of reasons, their place in eachFinal Fantasygames overarching story are very distinct from one another....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · David Gould

Death Stranding: Reasons to Love Sam (& 5 To Hate Him)

Death Strandingcame out in early November, 2019, and is still the talk of the town.Hideo Kojima’sunique open-world adventure game polarized critics and gamers alike. While not everybody enjoys it, no one can say it isn’t special. This bizarre tale truly strives for a new experience within the medium and succeeds on most levels. Related:5 Characters We Love From Death Stranding (And 5 We Cannot Stand) Players control Sam Bridges, portrayed by Norman Reedus....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Mr. Melvin Frazier

Diablo 4: Best Materials To Stock Up On

Diablo 4is an action role-playing game that encourages players to upgrade their gear and create potions to better improve their chances of surviving in the land of Sanctuary. This becomes especially important as players gain the confidence to increase the World Tier of their game when they unlock the likes of World Tier four. RELATED:Diablo 4: Hardest Regular Enemies, Ranked However, to make these potions and upgrade their gear, players will first need the necessary resources to complete such things....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · John Cooper

Did The Alien Mythology Get Too Convoluted?

Horror always benefits from the unknown, the human brain has a magical way of filling in empty space with nightmares more terrible than anything any artist can commit to screen. So when a franchise feels the need to explain every detail and answer every question, the story loses what made it special, and fans both new and old get tangled in needless detail. 1979’sAlienis perfect in its simplicity, trapped in a pressurized cage in the depths of space with an unstoppable hostile creature is the kind of horror story that requires no exposition....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Lindsey Carlson

Disturbing Mass Effect 3 Glitch Gives Shepard Bugged Out Eyes

When compared to the incredibly messy launch and lukewarm initial reception toMass Effect Andromeda, BioWare’s latest title,Mass Effect Legendary Edition, has been not only incredibly smooth but also quite successful. TheLegendary Editionpackages the classic Shepard Trilogy togetherwhile also updating the games including visuals, making additional improvements, and other changes, especially to the first game. The release has proven to be a boon for BioWare as theMass Effect: Legendary Editionhas sold extremely well, topping various charts....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Renee Little

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Reveals All 6 Origins for Rook

Summary Not only will players get to pick an origin for their Rook inDragon Age: The Veilguard, but they will be able to choose six distinct options, many of which have been featured in previous games in the franchise. Ahead of the full gameplay reveal forDragon Age: The Veilguardon July 06, 2025, fans were treated to key information from BioWare about what to expect in the nextDragon Agechapter. The Veilguardwill see the return of the Inquisitor, who will likely have a prominent role during the eventual confrontation with Solas....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Joel Lowery

Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update Ruined a Fan's Collection

Summary AFallout 4player had their collection of unique picture frames ruined after the game’s recent next-gen update was released.Fallout 4’s recent update was controversial, as it brought improvements to the open-world game, but it also introduced new bugs, broke mods, and created a few issues on some platforms. The eagerly awaitednext-gen update forFallout 4was released on April 25. It introduced a few useful updates, such as support for higher resolutions, Performance and Quality modes for consoles, Widescreen and Ultra-Widescreen support for PC, and a few new weapons and armor....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Shaun Smith

Forza 8 Video Teases New Features for Xbox Series X Racing Game

With the next-generation console battle looming, teams at both Microsoft and Sony are working hard on developing their biggest franchises.For driving fans this meansGran TurismoandForza Motorsportgoing head to head on their respective new machines. While details of both are thin on the ground,Forzadevelopers Turn 10 Studios have shared a new video hinting at some of the features that will be in the upcoming eighth game in the series, formerly referred to asForza Motorsport 8....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Parker Sanford

Genshin Impact: Best Catalyst

The best Catalyst inGenshin Impactmostly focuses on the offensive side of the weapon. The meta characters like Mona, Sucrose, and Sangonomiya Kokomi all perform greatly on offensive weapons. The following list will include Catalysts from all ranges of ranks, from 3-Star to 5-Star. RELATED:Genshin Impact: The Best Builds For Sucrose InGenshin Impact, Catalyst is likely the most unique weapon of all. Similar to Bow characters, Catalyst users are also ranged units....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Laura Horne

Genshin Impact: Chiori Constellation Guide

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters With many characters debuting and returning over the years inGenshin Impact, players are starting to collect more 5-star units Constellations. Some of these Constellations can add an insane buff to their units, likeHu Tao’s C1, which takes away her issue with Stamina and allows her to Charge attack smoothly. Now thatChioriis available as aplayable character inGenshin Impact, it’s important to evaluate her mechanics and match them with her Constellation to see if she can benefit or have what it takes to carry these precious Constellations into combat....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Wendy Spears

Helldivers 2 Players Aren't Happy About Fire Damage Changes

Summary Helldivers 2players have expressed their disapproval over a recent change that buffed incoming fire damage, which can often lead to quick and frustrating deaths. The damage adjustment came as part of a recentHelldivers 2patch that introduced an assortment of changes. Helldivers 2’s April 2 updateincreased the level cap to 150, added hazards like blizzards and sandstorms, and made balance changes to missions, weapons, and enemies. Arrowhead Game Studios' recent update also added features not mentioned in the patch notes, like new enemies in Factory Striders and Gunships as well as a quality-of-life improvement to the Quasar Cannon....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Mr. Shane Smith

Hi-Fi Rush: Best Songs, Ranked

Hi-FiRushis a unique action game byEvil Within 2director and produced by former Platinum and Capcom member Shinji Mikami. The game came as a complete surprise, with no previous announcements, and so did its licensed soundtrack. This is a rare treat for a non‑rhythm game, though fans question whether thisrhythm-based actiontitle could count as one. Related:Best Rhythm Games On The Nintendo Switch Bethesda has put out aSpotify playlistfeaturing every licensed song in the game, so fans can find thiswhole side of the soundtrackin one place....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Alicia Ryan

Hilarious Meme Combines Mass Effect 2 and The Suicide Squad

For many,Mass Effect 2remains the best game in BioWare’s beloved sci-fi RPG series. While there are many things that come together to make it so popular, one of the highlights ofMass Effect 2is undoubtedly the suicide mission that helps bring the game to a close. Mass Effect 2’s suicide missionrequires careful planning on the part of the player, as the lives of their beloved crew mates are on the line. The game’s finale sees players clashing with the Collectors, and Shepard is forced to make several choices that can result in characters living or dying....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Katelyn Johnston