Everything You Need to Know About Civilization 6's Portugal Pack DLC

The final installment ofCivilization 6’s New Frontier Pass is nearly here, and we’ve finally got some details on which leader will be the (potentially) last leader joining theCivilization 6roster. In the upcoming DLC, players will get the chance to play as João III, who will lead Portugal. This leader will focus on Naval Units and Commerce, a unique combination inCivilization 6for sure. In addition to the new leader, players will also be able to quire off against hordes of the undead in the new Zombie Defense game mode, which launches alongside the Portugal Pack....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Joshua Barnes

Fallout 76 Fans Are Disappointed With Season 17 Event

Summary SomeFallout 76players have recently taken to social media to criticize one of the game’s latest events, Dangerous Pastimes. Their complaints have taken aim at everything from the activity’s concept to rewards, both of which have been called underwhelming by a vocal section of theFallout 76fandom. The bemoaned event wasintroduced inFallout 76Season 17, which started on June 12. Dangerous Pastimes takes place at the Thunder Mountain substation TM-03, which can be found in the northeastern part of the newly released Skyline Valley region....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Yolanda Ramirez

Fast and Furious Crossroads Review Roundup

Fast & Furious Crossroadsreleased only days ago and is already being dubbed as the “worst game of the year” by some critics. TheFast & Furiousmovie series either spawned or inspired many other racing games likeNeed For SpeedandMidnight Club. The games have released across various platforms, even for mobile devices and of course arcade games. WhenThe Fast and the Furiousreleased for PS2 in 2006, drawing heavy inspiration from some of fans' favorite film installmentTokyo Drift, it was met with very mixed reception, averaging out to about 6/10 on popular review sites....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Ashley Murphy

Final Fantasy 16: A Bone To Pick Side Quest Guide

While playing throughFinal Fantasy 16’s main story, Clive will gain access to a variety of unique side quests, some of which, when completed, reward him with valuable items. Most of the game’s side quests task Clive with helping NPCs with their problems, but the A Bone to Pick side quests sees the protagonist tending to the needs ofhis loyal wolf companion, Torgal. RELATED:Final Fantasy 16: Which Side Quests Are Worth Completing?...

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Robert Lopez

Firaxis Needs to Bring Back Sid Meier’s Pirates and Other Titles

One of the largest strategy franchises on PC today isSid Meier’s Civilization.The franchise has brought players throughout their own version of history as they fight to be the last civilization standing. It has enthralled fans of the genre for hours on end and has even recieved many accolades over the years. Almost everyone has either heard aboutCivilizationor has played one of the many entries in the series. Sid Meier’s Civilizationtakes its namefrom the lead designer of the franchise, Sid Meier....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Jeffery Stanley

Fire Emblem Engage's Pacing Suffers from Repetitive Somniel Tasks

Fire Emblem Engagereturns to the series' classic structure of linear story progression via map traversal after the time-management structure ofFire Emblem: Three Houses. While this previous entry in the series featured a variety of social activities and weekly lessons,Fire Emblem Engagetrimmed down these features in favor of a greater focus on the tactical elements of battle. Instead, this latest entry includes the Somniel as a home base for players to attend to their units through optional activities and mini-games....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Kristen Henry

Fortnite Leak Reveals Skin That Mocks 'Dead Game' Meme

Recently celebrating its five-year anniversary,Fortnitecontinues to be one of the most prominent titles in the online video game landscape, regularly roping in high-profile content and collaborations like thecurrently ongoingDragon Ballcrossover. Despite this, many gamers onFortnite’s social media go out of their way to state that the battle royale is a “dead game”.Fortnitehas decided to poke fun at these people, releasing a “Dead Game” skin according to a new leak. Popping up in the last few years, the term “dead game” is mostly used by gamers to arbitrarily state that a game is no longer popular, has declined, or is on its way out....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Martin Hill

Fortnite: How to Blow Up Fishing Holes at Sharky Shell, Sweaty Sands, or Flopper Pond

This week’sFortnitechallenges put a heavy emphasis on the various bodies of water that are scattered across the game’s map as well as the vehicles that are used to traverse them. For instance, one new task instructs players to blow up Fishing Holes at Sharky Shell, Sweaty Sands, or Flopper Pond, and doing this is made all the easier with the assistance of a Motorboat. For those players that are looking for details on the fastest way to complete thisFortnitechallenge, those can be found in what follows....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Nancy Rivera

Game Characters With Insomnia

Video game characters have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple sprites with no discernible personality or backstory. Fast forward to today, and now the most popular and engaging video game characters are complex identities with unique personalities, motivations, and quirks that draw players in and keep them invested in the game’s narrative. Through a combination of many creative and technical elements, game developers have created characters that players can empathize with and root for at every step of the way....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Joseph Vaughan

Horizon Zero Dawn: A Lore Dive Into The Shadow Carja

The Shadow Carja, specifically the Eclipse, are antagonists in the main story ofHorizon Zero Dawn. Though their numbers don’t come close to the primary Carja tribe, they have a strong military arm. Not to mention, they have machines on their side. That said, to understand what the Shadow Carja stand for and their role inHorizon Zero Dawn, it’s necessary to look into their history. Before Aloy arrived in Meridian, the City of the Sun faced many internal conflicts under the reign of the Mad Sun-King Jiran, and it’s because of him and his son Avad that the tribe has been split....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · George Gallagher

Horror Movies To Watch If You Love Smile

Summary Smilekicked off the spooky season in 2022 as thehorror filmto beat, earning an amazing box office performance and high marks from critics. The film is based on its director and writer, Parker Finn’s short film “Laura Hasn’t Slept.” The movie’s signature motif, a haunting, cruel smile that stalks its victims, has swept across the Internet. The perversion of a gesture of kindness into a sinister symbol of doom has fascinated horror fans and left an unforgettable impression on all....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1130 words · Cheryl Lee

Horror Movies To Watch Similar To Barbarian

Zack Cregger’sBarbarianis a fascinating American horror movie with an unsettling premise. Starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long, it follows the story of a young woman named Tess whose search for employment lands her in a terrifying situation. Related:Horror Movies About Being A Mother Tess booked a rental home to tide her over before a job interview. However, upon arriving at her accommodation, she discovers that she isn’t the only tenant staying there....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Loretta Davis

How Disney Messed Up a Key Marketing Ad for Spirited Away

Just because you are a multi-billion dollar corporation doesn’t mean you don’t make mistakes here and there.The Walt Disney Companyis one of the most beloved corporatations out there due to their high quality products, which range from theme parks, to movies, to the streaming services, even people who claim to hate Disney are likely to be buying at least some of their products (they are also one of the most hated conglomerates for their sheer size and how they underpay their employees, however that is a topic too big for this article)....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Deborah Trujillo