Star Wars: Melee Weapons That Are Not Lightsabers

Summary Lightsabersare some of the most fearsome and powerful weapons in theStar Warsuniverse, but not all melee weapons in the franchise require a Kyber crystal to be lethal. Intimes when the Galaxy wasn’t so civilized, axes, swords, and even scepters were a common sight, even among Force Users. These weapons are some of the most dangerous tools someone could face in close-quarters combat if they ended up in a Galaxy far, far away....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Eric Hawkins

Stellar Blade: How to Dodge & Parry

Quick Links Stellar Bladeoffers a widerange of enemiesfor Eve to fight, each with their own attack patterns and methods of fighting. Despite the enemy’s diversity, Eve will continue to fight with her one-handed sword but has an equal amount of options to choose from when fighting. When enemies are attacking, Eve can block, parry, or dodge. While blocking is a safe method for avoiding damage, it won’t help Eve charge up Beta Energy and will often have enemies use block-breaking attacks....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Brian Jones

Strange Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Glitch Replaces Player’s Head With A Gun

WhileCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris certainly more stable that it used to be, players are still finding strange bugs inside the game. The latest is particularly odd, as it sees aCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warplayer’s gun swapping places with their Operator’s head. The bug in question seems to be tied to free falling and the game’s parachute system. This makes sense, as one incredibly commonCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warbugis tied to pulling parachutes....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Christine Sanchez

Super Mario Movie Producer Says Chris Pratt Gives 'Strong' Performance

As the world of gaming looks forward to theSuper Marioanimated film debut, the team working on Nintendo’s first real foray into cinema is reassuring fans that things are coming along nicely. That’s the case for Illumination CEO andSuper Marioproducer Chris Meledandri, who once again jumped to defend Chris Pratt’s casting. Initially expected to be a 2022 holiday release, theSuper Mariomovie (no official title) was officially delayed a couple of months ago by none other thanShigeru Miyamoto himselfin a somewhat cryptic tweet....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Eric Hart

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Confirms No More Heroes and Bomberman Mii Costume DLC

With the announcement of a new DLC fighter and a dynamic stage based onMinecraftcoming toSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, manySuper Smash Bros.fans are looking forward to what’s coming. However, Nintendo didn’t stop at just the announcement of a new fighter and stage, as there’s a lot of additionalSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatecontent on the horizon for fans to enjoy. As previously mentioned, Nintendo announcedSteve fromMinecraftas the newest DLC fighter forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Olivia Camacho

Tales Noir: Best Knight Builds

Tales Noirhas many classes that excel in different areas of the game. Some classes are better suited for PvP, while others are more fit for PvE. However, some classes are great at both, if their builds are adjusted accordingly. Related:Path of Exile: 10 Overpowered Builds The Knight is one of those kinds of classes and this guide will provide all of the best Knight Builds, explaining why they’re good and when to use each build....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Aaron Williams

The Best Pokemon To Shiny Hunt In Scarlet And Violet Before Legends: Z-A

Summary WithPokemon Legends: Z-Aslotted as the next game in the series, the active focus onPokemon Scarlet and Violetis set to end sometime in 2025. While the game will still remain online, buyable, and playable, it’s fair to assume a large portion of players will jump toZ-Aas the mainPokemongame to play. For most players,shiny huntingtends to become the main activity in modernPokemongames, andScarlet and Violetis no exception. Now that thesecondLegendsgame is on the horizon,players interested in getting the most out of the Paldea games should definitely look to shiny hunting for more gameplay content....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Alyssa Price

The Black Phone Ending, Explained

The 2021 horror movieThe Black Phonehas a mesmerizing villain in Ethan Hawke’s The Grabber and strong performances from Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw as siblings Finney and Gwen Blake. It also has an incredible, haunting, and satisfying ending that fits the story perfectly. When the movie opens, The Grabber has been kidnapping children in Denver, Colorado. And Finney and Gwen are equally terrified and fascinated by the real-life horror in front of them....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · William Little

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: Episode 3 Review

The following contains spoilers for Marvel Studios' The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. When initially announced,The Falcon and The Winter Soldierwas intended to be the first Marvel Studios series released on the Disney+ streaming service, dropping in Fall 2020. Although plans obviously changed andWandaVisiontook that distinction earlier this year, the show’s third episode proves the chronicles of Captain America’s closest comrades were narratively and thematically designed as the spiritual follow-up to 2019’sAvengers: Endgame, long before Marvel Studios shuffled its mass-media schedule in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Jason Mccarty

The Finals: Best Light Builds

Quick Links The Light class inThe Finalsis the fastest out of the three choices. They don’t hit as hard or live as long as Mediums or Heavies, but they are extra slippery and more difficult to hit in general, making them perfect for players who love hit-and-run tactics. There’s a lot more nuance to playing the Light class inThe Finals.While players can get away with playing it like in any other shooter, they’ll miss out on all the valuable utility Lights can provide to the team....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Alison Henry

The Game of the Year 2024 Award Already Has Two Big Contenders

Summary EnshroudedandPalworldare undoubtedly two of 2024’s biggest games, having captured the attention of gamers everywhere with their wonderfully crafted worlds and their innovative approach to the survival genre. Pocketpair’sPalworldhas garnered a massive amount of attention as aPokemon-esque base-building survival game that allows players to raise animal-like creatures known as Pals, who can help run the player’s base and defeat even stronger enemies throughout the game’s Palpagos Islands. Furthermore,Enshroudedhas been praised for its immersive atmosphere, its worldbuilding and lore, and the engaging RPG and crafting mechanics it incorporates into the survival formula....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Jonathan Rasmussen

The Overwatch 2 Community Is Wondering Why a Legendary Skin Seemingly Disappeared

Summary Cosmetics have proven to be one of the most controversial aspects ofOverwatch 2for several reasons, and while there are a ton to choose from, fans are puzzled over why some older skins now seem to be completely unavailable in the game.Overwatch 2’s transition to the live-service model means that each new season adds plenty of new cosmetics, though the oftentimes high prices of these decorative bundles leave many players preferring the old loot box system....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Abigail Allen

These YA Fantasy/Sci-Fi Book Series Need TV Adaptations

Young Adult novels have been a source of inspiration for movies and television shows for decades. There have been numerous successful adaptations of YA books in all genres. While romances and coming-of-age stories are frequently adapted, there have also been many adaptations in the areas of fantasy and science-fiction. Most recently, Netflix has seenmassive success withShadow and Bone, a television show adaptation of a popular series of fantasy books by author Leigh Bardugo....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Stephen Rios