July 2025 is the Month of the Cozy Game

Cozy game players have an amazing July ahead. Games likeFields of MistriaandThe Sims 4are getting major updates and an expansion pack respectively, while the long-anticipatedTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gamewill finally arrive after months of delays. Cozy games are having a moment.Stardew Valleyrecently topped Steam’s Best Game of All Time list, while other cozy games by indie developers such asFields of Mistria,Melatonin, andTiny Gladeare receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · James Williams

Killing Floor 3: All Zeds & Their Weaknesses

Quick Links There are all kinds of Zeds inKilling Floor 3, from mindless crawlers to monsters that can tear through your team in seconds. While early waves throw basic enemies your way, later rounds introduce powerful variants with unique attack patterns and high health pools. Knowing each Zed’s weak points can help you eliminate these threats faster and survive inKilling Floor 3. This guide breaks down every Zed type and how to beat them....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Marc Morales

Magic The Gathering Bans 7 Cards from Standard Format

Magic the Gatheringhas officially announced the newest bans coming to the game’s Standard format to close out June 2025, hitting several of the top decks. The massively popular trading card game from Wizards of the Coast has released plenty of exciting cards throughout its recent expansions, providing lots for players to try out in their decks. The recentFinal Fantasy-themed set forMagic the Gatheringhas been a smash hit with fans of the game, bringing powerful and unique cards based around the beloved RPG series....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Alicia Blake

Mario Kart World Players Frustrated by New Update

Mario Kart Worldhas just received a new update, and many players are unhappy, as avoiding ‘intermission’ courses when playing online will now be more of a challenge. Since its release alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5,Mario Kart Worldhas become one of the most popular titles on the new system, with fans of the franchise enjoying its many new features and enhancements. Unfortunately, not every part of the new game has been well-received....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Angela Wu

Marvel: Superhero Tier List

Summary Marvel Comicsis the legendary home of some of the greatest superheroes ever created. With over seventy years of fiction, Marvel is responsible for redefining heroism and its meaning to the world. The brand’s long history of success has enabled the characters that populate the Marvel universe to expand and crossover into other media, including television, video games, and an entire cinematic universe. The heroes ofMarvel Comicshave stood the test of time, becoming legends who have faced off against beings of unimaginable power to ensure the safety of their loved ones and the people around them....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · William Dean

Monopoly GO: How to Play & Complete Adventure Club: Escape The Empire

The Adventure Club: Escape the Empire minigame is a thrilling co-op event inMonopoly GO. Unlike “Partner Events”, where you build separate attractions with individual partners, the Adventure Club focuses on a shared team effort to clear obstacles and progress through a series of levels. With limited-edition rewards, like theDeath Star Shield, theJedi M Token, and aWild Sticker,up for grabs, Escape the Empire is one of the most rewarding co-op events of thisMonopoly GOseason....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Eric Cohen

Monster Hunter Wilds: Arch-Tempered Uth Duna Guide

Quick Links Arch-tempered monsters inMonster Hunter Wildspresent some of the fiercest challenges in the game to date. Such battles are designed to push your skills as a hunter to their limits, while also offering one-of-a-kind rewards. With the arrival ofMonster Hunter Wilds' Flamefete Festival of Accord update, Arch-tempered Uth Duna has now joined the roster of such challenges. Here’s how to unlock and defeat the Scarlet Forest’s apex predator and earn some new rewards for your efforts....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Gary Lopez

Most Nature-Oriented Packs in The Sims 4

The Sims 4is a life simulation game, but it’s also considered an incredibly cozy game by some fans - this, of course, depends greatly on how fans play the game. Nature-oriented packs are a great way to increase thecozy vibes and activities available inThe Sims 4. This list compiles information onThe Sims 4packs that seem to feature the most nature-focused content, whether it’s in Build Mode, Create-a-Sim, or Live Mode; with its help, gamers can add some nature to their Sims' lives....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Sheena Lam

Nintendo Switch 2 Gets New System Update for July 2025

A new system update for theNintendo Switch 2has arrived, with the July 2025 patch bringing some stability improvements and several bug fixes to the popular console. The six weeks following the hardware’s launch have been hectic, with theNintendo Switch 2breaking sales records and flying off shelves as stores try desperately to maintain stock. In its first four days on the market, the Nintendo Switch 2 sold over 3.5 million units globally, making the console the company’s fastest-selling to date....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Sarah Jacobs

Official Global Release Times for Eevee Grove (Pokemon TCG Pocket)​​​​​​​

Quick Links Eevee Grove will be the fifth themed booster pack forPokemon TCG Pocket, introducing over 100 new cards to thepopular card collecting game. As the name suggests, the bulk of these cards will be based on Eevee and its many evolutions, with ex versions of Eevee, Flareon, and Sylveon just some of the many great cards that players can look forward to. Given the popularity of Eevee and the success of Prismatic Evolutions in the real-world TCG, Eevee Grove has the potential to be one of the best and most popularPokemon TCG Pocketexpansions to date....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Timothy Lewis

One Piece: 6 Characters Who Have Seen the One Piece

This list will contain spoilers up to the Elbaf arc in the One Piece manga. Summary Despite the entire series ofOne Piecebeing based around theStraw Hats' adventure to reach the One Piece treasure, nobody actually knows what it even is, or at least, not many people do. Over the course of the series, there have been several key individuals who are revealed to have, at one point in time, come face-to-face with the One Piece treasure....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1126 words · Christopher Cooper

One Piece: Why Killing Ace Could've Been A Big Mistake

Quick Links The following article contains major spoilers for One Piece. One Pieceis now at an amazing moment in the Elbaf Arc, but there is an event that happened years ago that still triggers heated debates and makes many fans wonder how different the story could have been: the death of Portgas D. Ace in the Summit War Saga. Ace was, and still is, a fan-favorite character, to the point where manyOne Piecefans are still frustrated that he died....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Aaron Perez

PEAK: What Does the Cursed Skull Do?

Quick Links Scouts will find all sorts of items while climbing inPEAK. But you can’t just take everything you see. Some items can actually mess you up and make your climb way harder. And since it’s a climbing game, it’s already tricky to keep your backpack in check with so many resources on the island. Cursed Skull is one of the mostinteresting items inPEAK. It can really help you and your team, but there’s a pretty big downside too....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Mrs. Catherine Johnson DVM