What Rules Did The Characters in Trick 'r Treat Break?

From writer and director, Michael Dougherty came to the beloved Halloween creationTrick ‘r Treat. Dougherty went on to create the Christmas horror flick,Krampusa few years later, but his Halloween horrifyingly comedic film centered around Halloween has proved itself as a timeless classic. Centered around the mysterious presence of Sam, a small trick or treater dressed in adorable orange footie pajamas with a burlap sack concealing his face,Trick ‘r Treatis full of delightful Halloween traditions and superstitions....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Brian King

What to Expect From MLB The Show 24

Summary The MLB postseason is in full swing, as some of the best teams this year duke it out to determine who will play in the World Series. As the action in the real-life MLB reaches one of its greatest heights, the action in the world ofMLB The Showis starting to gradually wind down. The yearly baseball sim bases much of its content on the MLB season, and with half of the postseason wrapped up, many fans are sure to start looking toward the nextMLB The Showinstallment....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Jacqueline Nelson

Why Dead Space 2 Remake Might Have a Harder Time Standing Out

Summary Last year, theDead Spaceremake pulled off the impossible: delivering a title that evolved the original’s gameplay and combat, without sacrificing any of its strengths. The title’s positive reception has fans new and old hoping for more remakes to follow, with the series’ best title,Dead Space 2, due to be modernized next. However, aDead Space 2 Remakeis already at a disadvantage, as the modernization of the original leaves little room for the second to improve upon....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Brittany Fernandez

Why Squirrel with a Gun is a Single-Player Game

Players continue to spend hours with their friends in sandbox games every day, and the appeal is obvious. These worlds offer a bounty of reasons for friends to group up and bound around the open world, collecting materials, building impressive structures, tackling challenging enemies, and more. As fun as these experiences are, they add an entirely new layer of challenges for devs that many gamers are unaware of. The upcoming sandboxindie gameSquirrel with a Gunisn’t quite ready to support multiplayer functionality either—at least not yet....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Jane Beltran

Why the First Season Finale of Sailor Moon Is More Emotional for Adults than Kids

While many children’s anime come and go, there is something aboutSailor Moonthat has proven to have staying power after all of these years. This is for a variety of reasons; from the memorable characters, emotional soundtrack, and timeless story of good vs. evil. However, the main reasonSailor Moonstill has fans lies in the fact that the series does what Walt Disney himself said was the secret to his success: the series speaks to children and the child in the adult....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1042 words · Sydney Barker

Why You Should Play a Challenger in Remnant 2

Summary Perhaps the star attraction ofRemnant 2is the way that the game deftly blends ranged and melee combat in a Soulslike format, providing players with an experience that’s quite different from both Soulslikes and co-op shooters in the process. Much like its predecessor,Remnant 2gives players the option for several classes that appeal to a certain play style and are intended to focus on either ranged or melee offensive capabilities. One of these starting classes is a spiritual successor to the Scrapper class fromRemnant: From The Ashesand gives players a sturdy, melee-focused tank to take through the game’s challenges, aptly named the Challenger....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Jacqueline Stokes

WRC Generations' Anniversary Mode Explained

Debuting on the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2001, theWorld Rally Championshipseries has been a subtle staple of the racing genre ever since. While it may not be quite as popular as the likes ofGran TurismoandForza Motorsport,World Rally Championshiphas managed to stick in the game for over two decades, and for good reason. Boasting remarkably smooth and responsive controls, and offering some incredibly polished visuals and sound design,WRChas always been the best rally car franchise around, and the upcomingWRC Generationslooks to be a celebration of that history....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · George Barnes

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Fan Creates Their Own Sheikah Slate Switch Pro Controller

Celebrating the upcoming release ofTears of the Kingdom, aLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildfan has created their own Sheikah Slate Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Continuing a legacy established on earlier consoles, Nintendo has released several unique Switch Pro Controllers already, but thisLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildplayer has an idea for highlighting the game through their gamepad. WithThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildselling over 29 million copies since it was released back in 2017, many Nintendo fans are anticipating the May 12 launch of its sequel,Tears of the Kingdom....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · John Griffin

A Final Fantasy 4 Remake Needs to Make One Big Change to the Story

If Square Enix ever decides to pursue a full-blown remake ofFinal Fantasy 4, it would need to make one big change to the narrative to improve on the original game.Final Fantasy 4is one of the most influential video games of all time and a landmark release in theFinal Fantasyseries, laying the groundwork for what would follow in the franchise for years to come.Final Fantasy 4’s active-time battle system was groundbreaking at the time of its release, and the impact it has had on the JRPG genre can’t be understated....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Gerald Deleon

Activision Patent Seeks to Improve Esport Footage Sharing For Future Titles

As esports continue to grow, the once-niche area of gaming culture is reaching a wider audience and generating more revenue each year. A number ofesports teams are worth hundreds of millions of dollarsat this point. The production behind the scenes is also looking at ways to expand, and a patent filed by Activision looks at ways to provide viewers with real-time data that could enhance the way esports broadcasts look in the future....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · John Howell

Barry Season 3 Episode 7 Review

Warning: This review contains spoilers for season 3, episode 7 ofBarry. After last week’s bombshell cliffhanger ending, the penultimate episode ofBarry’s third season had a lot to live up to. But against all odds, “candy a**es,” directed by Bill Hader and written by Liz Sarnoff, manages it. Following on from Barry’s unexpected poisoning, this episode bombards viewers with one wholly unpredictable plot turn after another. The only predictable thing about this episode is that the writers wouldn’t let the title character die....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · James Krueger

Before Your Eyes Devs Talk Using Blink Detection to Tell a New Kind of Story

For decades, video games have been used to push the boundaries of technology and storytelling.Video games add a level of immersionto a story that movies can’t provide because the player is physically involved and immersed in the world. Developers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with gaming, and the GoodbyeWorld Games team is ready to make its mark on the gaming industry with its first title,Before Your Eyes....

July 8, 2025 · 14 min · 2888 words · Elizabeth Petty

Best Side Quests Of The Elder Scrolls Franchise, Ranked

Across five mainline entries, the games that composeThe Elder Scrollsseries are jam-packed with content. At their core stand the main quests, the central conflict these games revolve around. However, it’s worth remembering that many of the franchise’s side quests are just as memorable in their own right. From simple townspeople in need of aid to shadowy groups of assassins and thieves, plenty of people need the protagonist’s help. RELATED:Skyrim: Amazing Quests You Should Complete Before The Elder Scrolls 6...

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1301 words · Lisa Williams