Summary WhenStranger Thingsseason 5 returns to Netflix,there’s one big question that needs to be answered: what is going to happen to Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink)?WhileEleven (Millie Bobby Brown) saves Maxin a particularly stressful and fast-paced season 4 scene, Max definitely isn’t out of the woods yet. Being taken by Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) has made a lasting impression on her, and everyone wants to know if she’s going to be okay....

Quick Links The War WithinisWorld of Warcraft’s10th expansion and the colossal MMORPG shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Asthe World-Soul Sagabegins, an entire expansion worth of content awaits players in the depths of Khaz Algar. If there is anything that has been a constantinWoWexpansionsover the years, it is an increase to the level cap. The War Within continues this tradition, and here is what the level cap is along with what to do once you reach it....

Summary Thanks to leaks, fans already knew it was coming, butCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyhas finally come toXbox Game Pass. The 2017 compilation of hit platform games starring a zany marsupial is only the second Activision title added toXbox Game Passsince Microsoft’s acquisition of the conglomerate in October, but it definitely won’t be the last. One of the most highly anticipated games is, of course,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which will be hitting the subscription service as a day-one release on October 25....

Summary One creative player has recently gone to great lengths to recreate a variety of Olympic sports events inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Aside from serving as a testament to their engineering ingenuity, the result of their efforts also underlines the vast versatility ofTears of the Kingdom’s building mechanics. While the latestZeldagame doesn’t force players to use the Ultrahand ability for anything beyond solving some simple puzzles, its building mechanics still offer quite a bit of depth....

Quick Links In7 Days to Die, players will find themselves in a post-apocalyptic styled world that had been infested by the undead, turning most of the population into zombies. Players will need to scavenge their way through various locations to survive, picking up a range of different items t keep themselves going. Many of these items are reliable resources that can be put to use throughcrafting new weapons, medicines, or other handy items....

Quick Links Legendary Parts are crucial for survival in7 Days To Die.While they aren’t needed during the early stages, after the first couple of weeks, as players unlock the ability to craft higher-level weapons and armor pieces, they will find themselves needing as many Legendary Parts as they can find. Newer players may find it difficultto get all the Legendary Parts needed to craft their desired high-level items. However, with the right know-how, farming Legendary Parts becomes fairly easy....

Summary Villains have always been a strong suit of theStar Warsuniverse. From Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine in the original trilogy, to Darth Maul and Count Dooku in the prequels, to General Krell inThe Clone Wars, toDarth Malak inKnights of the Old Republic,Star Warshas always had some strong villains to help drive the story along and bring some gravitas and stakes to the franchise. The same has been true for theStar Wars Jediseries....

Summary TheGod of Warfranchise has focused the spotlight on Kratos since the genesis of the series, but it looks like the tides may be changing. Kratos' son Atreus parted ways with his father at the end ofRagnarokto go off on his own journey. This has led many to speculate that Atreus may lead his very own game in theGod of Warseries. Despite being Kratos' son, Atreus is very different from his father....

Summary Controversy is rising amongApex Legendsplayers after a bug is discovered that can hide the ultimate of Rampart and Vantage if the player has a Katar. Katar melee weapons aren’t cheap, and theApex Legendscommunity has moved to call the weapon a “pay-to-win skin” as the use of the glitch continues. Apex Legendsis a character-based battle royale that is currently one of the hottest titles in the genre. Players have a myriad of legends to choose from, each with their own unique abilities and skill sets....

Dark fantasy is a beloved genre that captivates audiences with its shadowy tone,gothic scenery, otherworldly creatures, and chilling themes. While not purely horror, these films blend fantasy tropes and legendary monsters with horror elements, often exploring disturbing themes or adding a few spooky moments. Many are inspired by fairy tales, but they highlight their darkest twists. Interestingly, some popular directors — such as Guillermo del Toro and Tim Burton — have made their names working in this genre and are commonly associated with it to this day....

Quick Links Season 1 ofXDefiantsaw the arrival of the highly anticipated GSK Faction, additional maps like Cleanhouse, and the debut of Capture The Flag. The Season 1 Battle Pass has also arrived, allowing players to grind to unlock a variety of cosmetic rewards and three new weapons. One of these weapons is the LVOA-C, which is setting itself up to be one ofthe best Primary weapons in the game. The LVOA-C serves as a middle-of-the-pack Assault Rifle inXDefiant....

The mark of a good soulslike is its combat system. Many of these games feature asubstantial library of weaponsfor players to try, offering many avenues for fans to find a playstyle that suits them best. In the inhospitable and dangerous worlds that these soulslikes present, it’s important to have faith in one’s weapon. Sabresare a reliable weapon archetype that fans can find in numerous soulslike titles. These single-bladed, often curved weapons offer a bit more speed and mobility than one usually gets from a more traditional straight sword....

While sports titles still dominate much of the console video game calendar of releases, that is not to say that gamers who wish to play their favorite sporting events on their mobile devices are limited. From sporting staples such as soccer and football to more niche sports like skating and martial arts, themobile video game marketis home to many sporting titles. While iOS gamers have their fair share of sports applications, Android users still have a plethora of AAA and indie-developed sports games to download onto their mobile devices....