20 Years Later, There Are Still Lessons Spider-Man 2 Could Teach Insomniac

Summary Last year,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2took the world by storm. The long-awaited full sequel to Insomniac’s 2018 critical and commercial smash hit,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2was another huge hit with critics, taking all of its predecessor’s components and improving upon them in some significant ways. Better web-swinging, better combat, and even a more satisfying Platinum Trophy journey were all just some ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s biggest improvements. But Insomniac’s game wasn’t the first to brandish theSpider-Man 2title....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Vanessa Dennis

All Bell Bearing Locations in Elden Ring DLC

There are 10 Bell Bearings inElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and each one adds items to the Twin Maiden Husks' inventory when given to that NPC. While it is not requisite that players find all the DLC’s Bell Bearings, some fans will undoubtedly be interested in doing so. This guide is written with that group of players in mind, and the location of every Bell Bearing inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreecan be found in what follows....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · Alicia Salas

All Master Trainer Challenge In Genshin Impact Natlan

Quick Links Master Trainers are a feature players can see in Natlan inGenshin Impact. They are scattered around the Nation of War, providing some kind of Challenge you can take on with your Natlan characters or by using the transformation related to the challenge. Usually, the Master Trainer’s challenges revolve around the monster that is heavily featured in their area, so it should be easy to know what transformation to use....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Michelle Jones

All New Elden Ring DLC Weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree

Quick Links Shadow of the Erdtreeis considered by some players to beessentiallyElden Ring 1.5thanks to the sheer amount of new content available for players to explore – and the ridiculous number of new weapons inShadow of the Erdtreethat add to the game’s alreadyhuge weapon and build variety. In fact, there are more than a hundred new weapons, many of which belong tono less than eight new weapon types. This guide details every single new weapon in theElden Ring DLC, separated into two sections: boss weapons and weapons that belong to these eight new weapon types, like the Beast Claws, Backhand Blades, or Perfume Bottles, and weapons belonging to base game weapon types, like Axes, Fist Weapons, and Greatswords....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Joseph Gillespie

Apex Legends Season 22 Character Tier List

Quick Links Apex Legendshas been through a rough patch recently, but its latest season has been winning back some fans. With season 22 has also come a massive shakeup to the meta ofApex Legends, one that has upset much of its established order. After a major controversyrevolving aroundApex Legends' battle pass, Respawn has an uphill battle when it comes to regaining community trust. Fortunately for the studio, the U-turn on its controversial battle pass changes has gone hand-in-hand with Shockwave’s overhauls in regard to boosting community morale....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Jeremy Walker

Best Games To Explore The Darkness On Nintendo Switch

Various games on Nintendo Switch have several annoying enemies to face, and among the more classic ones is simply darkness itself. It’s so strong that it forces the players to find a source of light to continue progress. Many games that involve exploring dark areas require players to use a light source to continue progression. The most challenging aspect of darkness is what comes out of it. Some would have traps and enemies hidden to test the player’s reaction and adaption....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1405 words · Joseph Moore

Best Gauntlets In Black Myth: Wukong

Summary Black Myth: Wukongtakes a fairly traditional approach to gear and equipment, similar to many other action RPGs. Armor is divided into four categories:headgear,chest armor, leg armor, and arm armor, or gauntlets. Most armor in the game is tied to three- or four-piece sets that grant powerful bonuses when worn together. However, many items are worth equipping individually for their strong, unique bonuses. Players should carefully examine each new piece of gear to identify which items offer valuable standalone perks....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Cesar Mitchell

Best Isekai Anime Like Failure Frame

Summary As theisekaigenrebecomes increasingly cemented in the anime community, the stories told in these anime become more unique. Usually, ordinary, everyday people get transported or reincarnated to another world where they receive tremendous power or a second chance at life and must save their new world to maintain their new way of living. Recently, the variety of the main characters has shifted as not-so-pure and not-so-wholesome circumstances push them to a more sinister point of view....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Veronica Lee

Best Marvel Characters That Have Been Around For 50+ Years

Summary Modern superheroes as people know them today have been around for nearly a century. As of this writing, Superman has been punching thugs for 86 years, Batman for about 85, and Wonder Woman for 83 years. They’ve influenced countless other superheroes from other companies, directly or indirectly. That said, they’re not the only game in town. Most of Marvel’s heroes are a few decades younger but have left an impression on fans for nearly 60 years if not longer....

July 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1747 words · Nancy Hunt

Best Non-Japanese Characters In Romance Anime

Summary With most anime being set in Japan, it’s only natural for these narratives to feature characters solely from the archipelago. While shonen series do tend tofeature non-Japanese characters, witnessing foreign characters in romance anime is certainly a rare sight. However, a few series defy this convention by featuring non-Japanese characters who add a foreign touch to the premise with their eccentric personalities and unique cultures. Traditionally, romance anime series have incorporated international characters for comedic relief purposes, though these trends have changed considerably over time....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Kristen Garcia

Best Non-Japanese Characters in Shonen Anime

Non-Japanese characters in Japanese cartoonscan be a tricky topic. Most characters in the medium are going to be Japanese, since the creators are aiming to appeal to their home audience first. However, they’ve also been willing to include characters from all sorts of backgrounds in their works. Some characters are of ambiguous or mixed Japanese heritage, likeBleach’s Yoruichi and Chad. But there are also so many popular foreigners in anime that it’s hard to narrow them down....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1427 words · Rhonda Carson

Best PvE Classes In Dungeonborne

Summary InDungeonborneknowing one’s class can mean the difference between life and death. But players also should know about which classes are optimized for each role, and which ones are good for co-op and solo play. In this case, we will analyze which classes are the best for PvE, with details on their pros, cons, skills, passives, and best ways to play them. These are the top classes ranked from the hardest to playto the most powerful and balanced....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Zachary Davis

Best Sheikah Characters In Zelda Games

Summary In the diverse world ofThe Legend of Zelda, theSheikahis one of the most prominent human-like races, and as such, they have a couple ofdistinct features that differentiate them from Hylians and regular humans. After all, this is a very secretive tribe that is all about stealth, mystery and, oddly enough, world-changing technological innovation. The Sheikah are of extreme importance to the overall lore and plot of theZeldafranchise, with many key figures and iconic characters being part of this mysterious race....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Tammy Marshall