The Sims 4: How To Master The Mixology Aspiration

For Sims looking to shake things up,The Sims 4offers an aspiration that teaches the ins and outs of bartending. The Mixology aspiration invites Sims to get the party started through the craft of cocktail making. With a home bar and a dream, your Sim can earn their place among the finest mixologists in the Sims world. Once they complete the aspiration, they’ll be granted a near-mystical reward trait. Creating delicious concoctions takes more than pouring mixers and flipping bottles....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Erika Moore

The Witcher 3 Sequel Comic Confirms Yennefer Romance Is Canon

We don’t know much aboutThe Witcher 4, aside from thatit’s kicking off a new trilogy. However, a new Dark Horse comic is set to explore the aftermath of The Witcher 3 while we wait, ripping Geralt out of retirement while also confirming who he settled down with at the end of its last DLC. As reported byGamesRadar, it’s a five-issue miniseries called Corvo Bianco, written by Bartosz Sztybor with art from Corrado Mastantuono....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · John Hodges

There Is No Voting With Your Wallets When It Comes To Game Industry Layoffs

There’s been an interesting reaction within the Destiny 2 community following news of mass layoffs at developer Bungie earlier this week. Whilewhat happened at Bungieis not at all uncommon in the game industry, especially this year, fans of Destiny 2 feel compelled to react to the news in a way I don’t think I’ve ever seen before with similar situations. Throughout this week many Destiny 2 players have been posting their refunds requests for The Final Shape in solidarity with the developers that were unceremoniously let go, and some are calling for a boycott in order to send a message to Bungie that they can’t get away with treating workers this way....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Justin Gomez

Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora

Quick Links Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandorais an open-world game filled with a variety of things to explore, such as locations, NPCs, weapons, and enemies to face. The game does a decent job of explaining the basics, but there are some aspects left for you to discover on your own, with just a hint given. As you explore Pandora, there’s a lot to take in, and initially, it’s important to focus on the essential aspects of the game....

June 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1802 words · Zachary Ortiz

Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy Has Photo Mode And Original Graphics Toggle

TheTomb RaiderRemastered trilogy is more than justa visual overhaul. As reported earlier this month, it comes withmodern controlsand a camera lock-on ability. But that’s not all. You can also switch between the new and classic visuals, hunt down 200 trophies, and snap pics in the photo mode. Developer Aspyr believes that “the gameplay of Tomb Raider 1, 2, and 3 is timeless” (thanks,Eurogamer), so the bulk of the remaster focuses on additions rather than revisions....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Martha Morgan

When Do Fireside Meetings Happen In My Time At Sandrock?

Quick Links Being part of a close-knit community has its perks inMy Time At Sandrock. This includes getting to know the people around you, reaping additional benefits for building relationships, and growing closer to your favorite residents in town. While there are ways to quickly develop relationships with many people, one of the best ways to connect with the town is through Fireside Meetings. RELATED: My Time At Sandrock: The Church Of Light, Explained Spending time with your neighbors and friends will help you deepen your connection to the town and its people, which has its own unique benefits....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Jacob Reynolds

Which Characters Are Missing In The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?

Quick Links There is a wide cast of characters present inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Still, there are some memorable characters fromBreath of the Wildthat aren’t present in this sequel. While this doesn’t directly affect the story, it can leave you itching to see some familiar faces. Here, we are going to look at who is missing from Tears of the Kingdom, as well as what might have happened to them....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Wendy Bishop

Who Is Miyamoto Usagi In The TMNT Universe?

Quick Links The adventures of Miyamoto Usagi started back in 1984. Stan Sakai’s comic featured anthropomorphic beings emulating life in an ancient Japanese setting. The books have won several awards for their simple yet impactful storytelling and somewhat Eastern-looking style. Usagi is a relatable character who spends most of his time wandering around aimlessly and traveling through the region while making friends. It’s one of the easiest long-running comic book series to jump into at any point since each story works as a stand-alone narrative that covers one single event and introduces a new character....

June 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1572 words · Paul Wallace

Who Is The Hunter In Starfield?

Quick Links InStarfield, humanity set out to travel among the stars in search of adventure, valuable resources, scientific knowledge, and conquest. Of course, traveling the universe is no simple feat, but humans managed to spread out and settle in numerous star systems. All the while, a mysterious andsecretive group of beings known as the Starbornstay in the shadows across the Settled Systems. Those seeking ancient knowledge may ultimately run into the Starborn, especially once powerful items known as Artifacts start to become involved....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Michael Fisher

Why Is Palworld’s Plagiarism Different?

Gaming struggles for originality these days - it’s why MachineGames’Indiana Jonestitle has beenpraised for being first person to avoid seeming like a cloneofUncharted, which itself began life as little more than a clone ofIndiana Jones. Games copy games all the time, but the tone of this conversation is very different when it comes toPalworld, so let’s explore why. It’s AI… Maybe First off, we have zero concrete proof that Palworld is made by AI....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1147 words · Alexander Lewis

Why Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Should Win Game Of The Year

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomshowed us new and exciting ways to solve puzzles.Baldur’s Gate 3created a narrative so deep that many of us are in awe of what we didn’t see, let alone what we did.Alan Wake 2evolved video game storytelling by creating a really weird world that also has a really weird late night talk show, which gets extra points from me no matter what. But if there’s one game that truly shows off the video game industry this year, the game that deserves to represent all of 2023 isLord Of the Rings: Gollum....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Jeremy Sims

Worrying Libel Would Ruin My Reputation Brought My Playthrough To A Standstill In Baldur's Gate 3

This article contains spoilers for the Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 3 side quest “Stop the Presses.” Once you enter the Baldur’s Mouth Gazette, a trap has been sprung. Speaking to the rag’s editor-in-chief Ettvard Needle will teach you that the newspaper’s prepared cover story for the next day is an unflattering piece about you and your party. If you ask the foppish EiC not to run it, you’ll get kicked out of the building, with the doors locked behind you....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Elizabeth Mason

Xbox User Gets Banned For Recording Baldur's Gate 3 Companions In The Buff

Update 28-07-2025 23:10GMT - Larian has confirmed that it’scurrently in discussion with Microsoftover bans for recording gameplay, calling the situation “annoying and uncool”. Xbox owners will probably know that the platform is a little bit strict when it comes to what you can and can’t do online, having recently implemented a three-strike system to police its users. Most of you will likely have assumed that your own Media Gallery would be safe from the prying eyes of Xbox though, but apparently that might not be the case....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Brittany Solomon