Horizon Zero Dawn: The Story of Ted Faro

Ted Faro is one of the main antagonists ofHorizon Zero Dawnand the cause of the infamous Faro Plague.Despite having been born more than a millennium before Aloy, the negative effects of his actions are still very much apparent in the post-apocalyptic world. That said, Faro is a complex character with his own flaws and (albeit skewed) moral compass, and it’s this complexity that makes him such an effective antagonist. Though his actions are inexcusable, Faro’s character is an interesting case study on the consequences of greed and recklessness....

May 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1198 words · Jacob Miranda

Is The Dungeons & Dragons Movie Too Comedic?

Tabletop role-playing games are an inherently creative hobby. Sure, an adventuring party could pick a rule book and a bunch of pre-made character sheets and follow the words as law, but no one actually does.D&Dis about the adventures invented by the players and masters, but how can an on-screen adaptation capture that feeling? Watching a movie, on the other hand, is a passive experience. One viewer might take something differentaway from the experiencethan another, but the experience is the same each time....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Joshua Jordan

Jujutsu Kaisen: The Night Parade of a Hundred Demons, Explained

Summary Suguru Geto’s first plan and attack against the jujutsu society took place a year before Yuji ate Sukuna’s finger. The Night Parade of a Hundred Demons shapedJujutsu Kaisen’s plot around Geto and Gojo as well as being the detonator for what later happened during the Shibuya Incident. This was the starting point for Gege Akutami’s work and what led to the existence ofJujutsu Kaisen. This franchise quickly became one of the most popular shonen series of all time, especially after the incredible success of theanime adaptation by Mappawhich is now in its second season....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Richard Reid

Kung Fu Panda 3 Ending, Explained

Kung Fu Pandais an odd duck, or goose as the case may be, among Dreamworks' many animated franchises. It’s never been as financially successful asShrekor as critically acclaimed asHow to Train Your Dragon. The first outing delivered a few of the best-animated fight scenes this side of anime, but its sequels gradually shifted the appeal toward the omnipresent comedy.Kung Fu Panda 3seemed like a conclusion, but the next stage of the Dragon Warrior’s journey is on the way....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Katherine Phillips

Lies Of P: 7 Best Items To Have On Your Lower Belt

Summary Players have a lot ofdifferent ways to utilize items mid-combatinLies of P.They have their upper belt, lower belt, and quick access bag, and all of these are meant to be used for players to separate their usable items into easily recognizable categories to use at a glance. RELATED:Elden Ring: The Best Talismans, Ranked However, unlike other Soulslike games, players only have a few slots for these items in each belt or bag, so picking what item is going to be on each one matters a fair bit....

May 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1129 words · Amanda Wheeler

Long-Awaited Pokemon Is Finally Making Pokemon GO Debut

Kecleon, the Color Swap Pokemon, is making itsPokemon GOdebut after Chespin Community Day.Pokemon GOplayers have gone years without being able to claim their Platinum Hoenn Region badges in the game because Niantic has been withholding Kecleon all this time. Because of its unique ability anda history of getting surprise Pokemon debuts wrong, Niantic has taken its time to get this one right. Niantic likes to have special Pokemon surprises after some Community Days....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Rebecca Moore

Minecraft Player Builds Deadly Arrow Machine

Video games are, for many, a way to relax and unwind. TakeMinecraftas the go-to example when it comes to stress-relieving titles. In fact,studies show that some games likeSkyrimare great for mindfulness, with the Mojang-made open sandbox world being one of the best cases. However, that isn’t to say that there aren’t some dangers present within the blocky universe. And, in fact, one user has actually gone out of their way to make one of the most deadly contraptions they could conceive of....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Jamie Wilson

MLB The Show 24's Diamond Dynasty Changes Explained

Summary Few franchises have simulated the action of baseball better thanMLB The Show, and the upcomingMLB The Show 24looks to continue that tradition with gusto. Developer San Diego Studio has established a reliable formula for the series that has found success year after year, but recently it has found new ways to experiment with America’s pastime.MLB The Show 24could be one of the franchise’s most experimental entries in a long time, as animation upgrades, the addition of women ballplayers, and new Storylines content look to push the boundaries of what’s possible for a baseball sim....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Robert Saunders

Most Underutilized One Piece Characters

OnePiecehas an extraordinarily large cast of characters. Despite having over a thousand chapters, Oda humanely cannot give every character the same amount of screen time. The emphasis is mainly on the Straw Hats and their adventures, so the other characters have to settle for a limited role. RELATED:One Piece: All Known Devil Fruits Of The Worst Generation, Ranked By Strength There is no shortage of characters inOne Piece, who could easily have been used more before they were killed or written off....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · David Ayala

MultiVersus Director Responds to Fan Requests for Halo's Master Chief

MultiVersusgame director Tony Huynh has responded to fan requests to see Master Chief from theHalofranchise added to the crossover fighting game.MultiVersusis aSuper Smash Bros.-style fighting game that features a diverse roster of playable characters. The characters are primarily pulled from franchises that are owned by Warner Bros. or its affiliated companies, ranging from DC Comics' Batman toScooby-Doo’s Shaggy Rogers. Since launch,MultiVersushas added three additional characters to its roster in the form of Gizmo fromGremlinsand Rick and Morty from the adult animated series of the same name....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Stephanie Carter

New 8-Player Co-Op Zombie Game Has Massive Map and Permadeath

Summary Survival horror fans have a lot to look forward to with the upcoming zombie gameNo More Room in Hell 2,a co-op survival game that pits players against hordes of the undead in massive eight-player maps.No More Room in Hell 2does not yet have an official release date, but is set to be an early-access title onSteamin October, so players can test out new features as the game is developed....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Cynthia Skinner

New Destiny 2 Ritual Weapons Revealed for Season of Dawn

Destiny 2’s newest seasonal update is here, and Bungie has revealed a set of three new ritual weapons for players to unlock with the MMO shooter’s Gambit and Crucible game modes and by completing Strikes for the Vanguard. Fans should find the requirements for the weapons familiar, with the quests for each of the Season of Dawn weapons requiring similar tasks asritual weapons and pinnacle weapons fromDestiny 2’s prior seasons....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Sara Walker

New Jump King Level Shows Love to Twitch Streamers That Highlighted Game

YouTube and Twitch streamers have the ability to pull video games out of obscurity, sometimes years after release, and help titles become viral sensations overnight.PhasmophobiaandAmong Usare two games that experienced a surge in popularity thanks to streamers, to such a degree that Innersloth, thedevelopers ofAmong Us, admitted to feeling burned out and overwhelmed by the sudden success. Another game to benefit from the spotlight of streamers has beenJump King: There Is a Smoking Hot Babe at the Topby Nexile....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Erin Wilson