The Epic Games Store's Free Games All Feature High Speed Chaos

Speed. That’s the core theme of the next four games free on theEpic Games Storeover the coming fortnight. Not only are the current two free titles totally chaotic, high-octane independent titles, but next week’s free offerings also revolve around going as fast as possible. These breakneck-pace free games come on the cusp of Epic’s Mega Sale mystery games. The last two mystery games wereGenshin ImpactandControl, each having notably slower gameplay and stories than the newer free titles....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Susan Obrien MD

The Grimdark Fantasy Subgenre, Explained

There’s a slightly insufferable logical fallacy that links the term “realism” as it’s applied in fiction with absolute misery. Fantasy, in its traditional form, is all about stalwart heroes vanquishing the forces of evil with the power of friendship, and that simply isn’t relatable. In response, authors have gradually dug a deep dark hole away from the peaks of fantastical whimsy and landed in an unpleasant morass called Grimdark Fantasy....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Terry Rivera

The Sims 4 Announces New Stuff Pack

Summary The Sims 4will explore gems as a skill and occupation in its upcoming Crystal Creations Stuff Pack.The Sims 4has four different types of DLC: expansion packs, game packs, stuff packs, and kits. DLC is categorized and priced according to how much content it’ll bring to the table. Kits were the latest addition toThe Sims 4, and after they were introduced, EA stopped releasing stuff packs for a considerable amount of time....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Phillip Parks

Twin Call of Duty Pros Reveal Favorite Modern Warfare, Warzone Weapons and Tips to Improve

Ahead of the upcomingCall of DutyLeague championship playoffs, Game Rant got the opportunity to sit down and talk with two star players for the London Royal Ravens—twin brothers Bradley and Matthew Marshall, otherwise known as Wuskin and Skrapz, respectively. The twins were affable and shared an immense passion for the game, which came across as we discussed weapons,Warzone, the thrill of competition, and ways to make the game better. Of course, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ask the two about their favorite guns, but they also shared some sage advice that should help any player get better atModern WarfareandWarzone....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Maureen Wells

Twitch Bans Meowko for an Odd Reason

PopularTwitchstreamer Meowko, who originates from Japan and has amassed an impressive fanbase of over 350,000 followers, has recently been suspended from the platform due to allegations of violating one of Twitch’s community guidelines. However, the reason behind this suddenTwitchban has left both the streamer and her community perplexed, as the platform’s decision appears to be based on an unusual and unexpected rationale.Meowko embarked on her streaming journey in 2019, swiftly establishing herself as a beloved figure known for her engaging streams....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Lisa Singh

Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adding New Gen 9 Pokemon

Summary Pokemon GOhas announced a new event that will add two Gen 9 monsters.Pokemon GOplayers can already find the complete Pokedex of some regions in-game. The ones whose pocket monsters are not yet 100% available, Niantic keeps gradually bringing toPokemon GO. This year, players welcomed Paldea withPokemon GOaddingScarlet and VioletPokemon. The Paldean Adventure event added Gen 9 starters and their evolutions, accompanied by Lechonk and its later forms. On another occasion,Pokemon GObrought morePokemon Scarlet and Violetmonsters, including the Pawmi evolutionary line....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Misty Hoffman DVM

Valorant Team Forced to Change Name Due to Nintendo Trademark

A professionalValorantteam was forced to change their name over issues with Nintendo’s trademark. They are currently in the process of choosing a new name before competing in the upcoming North AmericanValorantChallengers League in February.Formed in January this year, the North American team known asSquirtle Squadis composed of Peter “Governor” No, Matthew “WeDid” Suchan, Mohammed “Harmful” Choudhary, Anthony “Okeanos” Nguyen, and Jack “Add3r” Hayashi. Most of the players made names for themselves in the past when they played for various tier 1 and 2Valorantteams, such as NRG, XSET, and TSM Academy....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Lisa Ayers

Vampire Game Bloody Hell Hotel Looks Like a Horror Version of Stardew Valley

In 2019, Wlad Marhulets of Unfold Games released horror puzzle/platformerDarq.Darqreceived mixed reviews at the time of its release, but it still earned praise for its creepy atmosphere. The next project from Marhulets and Unfold Games looks to be significantly more ambitious thanDarq, trading that game’s puzzle/platformer gameplay forStardew Valley-inspired simulation, but while retaining its horror aesthetic. Bloody Hell Hotelis Marhulets' next project, as revealed by IGN. It’s a first-person simulation game whereplayers are a vampirerunning a hotel, tasked with meeting guests' needs, but also able to kill them to enhance one’s vampiric powers....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Terry Carter

Warcraft: How Battle for Azeroth Depicts the Events of the Fourth War

Throughout theWarcraftfranchise, Azeroth has seen much conflict and strife. From countless demonic invasions to weekly world-ending events.the people of Azeroth have been through a lot. Perhaps the most important events in the history ofWarcraftare the four great wars that had the factions of Azeroth fighting against each other. These wars saw the rise of new villains, the death of many popular characters, and the destruction of various locales on Azeroth. Each war shaped the trajectory of Azeroth and molded the characters ofWarcraftinto what they are today....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Alexandra Sampson

What Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Can Do To Improve On Its Predecessor

Blockbuster comic-book-movies are under lots of pressure to perform. This is because of market oversaturation and the fact that comic book movies have matured as the 21st century marches on. The pressure is even more intense on sequels to origin-story-films. Sometimes, this pressure on sequel films can create a diamond. Perhaps the best example of this is 2008’sThe Dark Knight, which followed the lukewarm success of 2005’sBatman Beginswith significant acclaim and flair....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Tiffany Atkinson

What's Next For Richard Stanley's Lovecraft Trilogy After Color Out Of Space?

Richard Stanley signaled a strong return to his enterprising blend of horror and sci-fi feature films with 2019’sColor Out of Space. Adapted from H.P. Lovecraft’s 1927 short story “The Colour Out of Space,” Stanley’s first film in almost 25 years is a phantasmagorical nightmare that updates its source material without compromising the cosmic horror themes that make it so terrifying.Color Out of Spaceis the first installment in a cinematic trilogy planned by Stanley and production company SpectreVision thatpays tribute to Lovecraft’s literary legacy....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Katherine Hamilton

World of Warcraft's Azeroth Will Become More Diverse

TheWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlandsexpansion is almost here, and it will change the world of Azeroth. InShadowlands, players will actually be taking a peek behind the veil and getting a chance to experience life after death for several main characters. Another big thing that the creative team is doing withShadowlandsis make Azeroth a more diverse world, and a recent interview highlighted some areas where the team behindWorld of Warcraftis focusing. While theworld and lore ofWorld of Warcraftis made up of dozens of different creatures, one of the issues that players have voiced for years is lack of diversity....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Monique Garrison

WoW SoD: All Phase 3 Warrior Runes – Effects & Locations

Quick Links The launch of Phase 3 forWorld of Warcraft Classic: Season of Discoveryintroduced a new level cap of 50, a variety of new world events like Incursions, and revamped content like the Sunken Temple 20-man Raid. As is standard for every Phase launch, every class hasa set of new Runes to Discover– including a variety of new Phase 3 Warrior Runes SoD players can find. In SoD Phase 3 Warriors have access to seven new Runes which can be equipped on the Bracer/Wrist and Head gear, as well as one Rune for the Boots slot: Gladiator Stance....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Mary Torres