Stephen King Loves Steven Spielberg's Duel, And This Novella Proves It

Summary There is one undeniable fact about the artistic pursuits of humanity: great art always inspires great art. Sure, it also inspires a heaping helping of garbage as well, but the most influential works always have imitators that meet their level or even rise above. Every piece of artwork you’ve ever loved was created by an artist who was inspired by something. Mozart doesn’t become the master he is without the influence of Bach....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Tina Ward

Switch 2 Exclusive FAST Fusion is Adding a Highly Requested Feature on July 10

Sci-fi racerFAST Fusionwill be updated with a new Photo Mode on July 10, allowing racers to show off their favorite vehicles in style.FAST Fusionwas released on June 5 as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title, providing players with a solid alternative toMario Kart World. Developed by Shin’en Multimedia,FAST Fusionis the fourth installment in theFASTseries of sci-fi racers. FAST Fusionsets itself apart from other racers with its sophisticated customization system and anti-gravity tracks....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Michael Fleming

The Best Cooking Strategy in The Alters

Quick Links Cooking inThe Alterscan feel limited because the game doesn’t provide many different recipes for you to work with. Yet, it’s important to take cooking seriously, asit can directly impact the mood and happinessof the alters living in your base. Keeping alters happy inThe Altersis a vital part of the game, since unhappy alters can get into fights and even decide not to work altogether. Since having an efficient base isvital for survival and making it to the end of the game,maintaining happiness inThe Altersshould be a priority....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Kayla Miller

The Best RPGs To Play If You're Sick Of Fantasy Settings

Summary There are all kinds ofRPGsout there, but thanks to the influence and popularity of theFantasygenre, most of them take place in wonderous, magical worlds that include wizards, dragons, and other mystical creatures and powers. The market is so overwhelmed withfantasy RPGsthat it’s easy for players to get bored and yearn to find something different. Fortunately, there are morenon-fantasy RPGsout there than most players have been led to believe. Alternative settings include other planets, dystopian futures, realistic historical periods, or urban city streets, each with their own fascinating take on the role-playing genre....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Kevin Jackson

The Funniest Video Game Protagonists

Summary One big problem with modern AAA games is the lack offunny protagonists. Moody, brooding, and serious main characters in search of revenge or success are fine, but characters who are funny are simplybetter.Marvel’s Cinematic Universe succeeded because it cracked the code by having protagonists that could entertain viewers and not just be there to move the plot along. Still, in general, big AAA video games seem to be moving away from that simple formula for big bucks....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1206 words · Adam Lee

The Hollywood Mega Star Who Surprisingly Started in Star Trek

Landing a role inStar Trekhas proven to be a bit of a double-edged sword for some of its stars over the years. For many, it has been the highest-profile job on their resumes and one that also provided creatively satisfying roles to tackle and a lifelong career on the convention circuit. But the exposure can be an anchor around their necks — they are so associated with their character in the show that they struggle to find other roles once it’s over....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 965 words · Samuel Gordon

The Spider-Man Games With The Best Exploration

Summary Spider-Man is the lovable webslingerthat fans can’t get enough of. It’s still surprising that it took so long before a developer was told to bring their A-game and translate the superhero adventures to the medium of video games. While other games may have stumbled at one point or another, exploration has been the core pillar of everySpider-Mangame that has been handled with great care. This is why so manySpider-Mangames are still fun to play, even if the other gameplay pillars aside from traversal aren’t the greatest....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Deborah Lopez

There’s Still One Huge Wall That Xbox Game Pass Can’t Overcome

However, things are not as rosy with the service as Microsoft might want. For a long time, rumors were swirling aboutGame Pass’ profitability, but despite some insider sources stating otherwise, there are still plenty of questions surrounding the service’s long-term viability. Most notably, one of the biggest concerns is about Game Pass’ stagnant user growth, which could be hitting a wall because of one key habit that many gamers don’t want to give up....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 750 words · Ashley Brady

This Marvel Rivals Season 3 Team Comp May Be Virtually Unbeatable

Marvel Rivalsis entering Season 3 on July 11, with plenty of new content for players to enjoy. Additional cosmetics and the new Luxury Battle Pass are sure to interest fans, but the most important inclusion of the upcomingMarvel Rivalsupdate is Phoenix joining the roster of playable characters. As with every previousMarvel Rivalsseason, changes are made to the game’s characters. Buffs, nerfs, and alterations toMarvel RivalsTeam-Up abilitiesare to be expected in the update, and with them, the game’s meta also shifts....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Mr. Michael Espinoza DDS

Umamusume Pretty Derby: Pity System Guide

Quick Links Umamusume Pretty Derbyhas gained quite a lot of popularity almost immediately after its worldwide release. And this is not surprising, since the game offers you the opportunity to become a trainer of Umamusume - unusual horse girls. Each of them has a unique character and stats, so you will want to get them all to take first place in the races. Therefore, in this guide, we will tell you about the pity system inUmamusume Pretty Derby....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Julia Jones

Warframe’s Massive New Expansion Is Now Live

Warframe’s Isleweaver expansion is now available across PC and consoles. Arriving as part of Update 39, this release returns players to Duviri with new story content, a limited-timeWarframeOperation, and various gameplay changes, among other novelties. Over the first 12 years of its existence, Digital Extremes' free-to-play action RPG received 20 expansions. Its first major content drop of 2025 materialized in March in the form of theWarframe: Techrot Encoreexpansion. The Canadian developer is now following up on that release with Isleweaver, which officially rolled out on June 25....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Donna Decker

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Taking a Risk, Battlefield 6 May Score a 'Win' By Playing It Safe

WhileBattlefieldtook 2024 off to rebuild afterBattlefield 2042’s poor reception, the series is gearing up for a comeback - and with that comeback will come a new chapter in the series’ storied rivalry withCall of Duty. Whether it is debates between players online, individual developers poking fun at the competition, or insults aboutCoDbeing baked into the DNA of theBad Companysubseries, there has been a consistent back-and-forth between the two FPS properties for years....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Joseph Richardson

World War 3 Game Uses Iran Conflict for Ad

Supremacy: World War 3, a self-described “long-term strategy game” forPC and mobile devices, is circulating an ad that mocks Iran. The ad opens with the statement: “If you pick Iran to take over the world with, that’s gotta be the dumbest decision I’ve ever heard.” The circulation of this ad during tensions in the Middle East may seem opportunistic, to say the very least. In recent weeks, several bombings have taken place between the countries of Israel and Iran....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Caleb Johnson