Spelunky 2: How To Complete Sparrow's Questline

Quick Links If players have indulged in a bit of thievery by lifting goods from shopkeepers prior to world 4-1 inSpelunky 2, they can potentially meet Sparrow, the renegade ninja and master thief. Sparrow is the younger sister ofthe playable ninja character Dirk Yamaoka, though provides a much different role than her sibling. RELATED:Spelunky 2: How To Reach The Eggplant World Sparrow will offer a chain of sidequests that will involve the player pilfering items for her, so be prepared for some immoral acts if one wants to follow this series of stealing ventures inSpelunky 2....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Chelsea Holder

Splatoon 3 Releases Update 8.0.0

Summary Splatoon 3has released its latest update, version 8.0.0. This update includes new season and catalog changes, multiplayer changes, and bug fixes ahead of June’sSizzle Season 2024. Splatoon 3was released in 2022 and continues to receive updates, new events, gear, maps, and even the Side-Order DLC, which unlocked an exclusive single-player campaign. Version 8.0.0. comes ahead ofSplatoon 3’s next Sizzle Season, beginning June 1 and ending August 31. Sizzle Season 2024 isSplatoon 3’s eighth season since the game’s launch....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Brent Olsen

Stardew Valley 1.6's New 'Mastery System' is a Game-Changer

Summary Now that the latest 1.6 update has been released forStardew Valley, its new Mastery System has proven to be a real game-changer by pushing beyond its previous skill caps and upping the ante with replayability. ThoughStardew Valleyhas garnered critical acclaim and a substantial fanbase as an inspired spiritual successor to cult classics likeHarvest Moon, one of the few criticisms the game received was for its limited replay value. But while a case could be made that replayability might not neatly fit the themes and narratives of sim games, the new Mastery System could be the answer thatreturningStardew Valleyplayerswere hoping for....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Scott Lawrence

Stardew Valley: Hat Mouse Shop and Stock

Stardew Valleyis a game that lets players live the cottagecore lifestyle they always wanted, giving them the chance to grow out their farm as they interact with residents of Pelican Town and help them out in any way they can. There is plenty to deal with in the game, but luckily,Stardew Valleydoes a good job of rewarding the player for reaching specific milestones. If a player earns an achievement, they will have the ability to visit the “Hat Mouse....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Maria Trevino

Strongest Decepticons In Transformers Prime

Summary Decepticons became central antagonists in theTransformersfranchise early into their inception from the days of Gen One to the modern day. A rebellious, radical organization that attempted to change or save their homeworld of Cybertron, but ended up destroying it, this faction ofTransformersis cruel yet tragic. Most notable is their members, as their cast has changed across different media, with onlya few evil Decepticonsremaining present in each iteration. One of Decepticon’s most memorable cast members can be found inTransformers: Prime....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Jonathan Hartman

Surviving Mars: How to Move Colonists

After a player establishes domes that can sustain human life inSurviving Mars, colonists will begin to live and work in them. While fans can control these settlers in several different ways, exactly how that is done may not be immediately obvious. For those players that are specifically interested in moving their colonists to new domes inSurviving Mars, this guide contains details on two distinct approaches. Before getting into those approaches, though, it is important to mention that colonists will only move if there is a suitable dome within walking distance or that they can shuttle to....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Nancy Anderson

Tales of Arise's Combat Takes The Franchise In A New Direction

The highly anticipatedTales of Arisepromises to take the franchise in a new direction when it releases in September this year. Over the course of the past few months, Bandai Namco has showcased numerous character reveals, gameplay mechanics, and introduction to the narrative. One of the biggest differences withTales of Ariseis its revamped combat system that has been streamlined to attract a new audience. Although theTalesseries has featured complex combat systems with intricate mechanics over the years, the recent entries have suffered from overcomplicated mechanics and a steeper learning curve for players new to the franchise....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Christopher Armstrong

The Argument for and Against TES 6 Reprising Slow-Motion Combat

The slow-motion combat finishers inSkyrimlooked incredible, but there is some debate to be had on whether they should return forThe Elder Scrolls 6. Considering how many details ofSkyrimwere different fromOblivionandMorrowindbefore it, it’s only natural thatThe Elder Scrolls 6will similarly change up the game. Some things will stay the same, while a lot of details and mechanics are going to change. This will be true in terms of mechanics as well as presentation....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Vernon Abbott

The Book Of Boba Fett: 5 Things The Show Changed About Boba Fett

IfThe Book of Boba Fettset out to do anything, it was to developBoba Fett as characterbeyond what many people thought of him based on his brief appearance in the original trilogy. Not only has much of the character’s history from the oldLegendscontinuity been scrubbed in favor of a new story, but the trajectory of Boba’s character growth has been changed in some pretty significant ways after the events ofStar Wars: Return of the JediandThe MandalorianSeason 2 (when he made his exciting reemergence)....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 971 words · Jordan Brooks

The Last of Us Games Missed an Opportunity to Be Even More Realistic

Summary When it comes to games that explore what a post-apocalyptic world could look like,The Last of Usis by far one of the most realistic. From the real-life inspiration behind the Cordyceps virus to the ruthlessness of humans trying to survive,The Last of Usis pretty grounded. Post-apocalyptic or zombie-inspired stories can sometimes become over the top, likeDead IslandorDead Rising. Although those games are incredibly fun, the realism ofThe Last of Usis one of its strongest qualities....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Kimberly Young

The Outer Worlds 2 Has a World of Ideas Left to Explore with Holograms

InThe Outer Worlds, holograms were an effective tool for their lone purpose. ForThe Outer Worlds 2, there are tons of possibilities for holograms to go beyond their original, limited functionality.The Outer Worlds 2should double down on its sci-fi roots and learn from the ways other games have used holograms, or build upon the existing technology with its own unique improvements. Holograms inThe Outer Worldsoffer players a way to camouflage themselves and infiltrate restricted areas without being detected....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Elizabeth House

Ubisoft’s Autumn Sale: The Best Discounted Assassin’s Creed Content

Click here to be redirected to the Ubisoft Autumn Sale Ubisoft isn’t pulling any punches with their 2022 Autumn Sale, which naturally means that gamers will save a ton on Assassin’s Creed games. The series has travelled through time and space, visiting cultures from around the world, so it makes sense that some players still need to catch up on one or more of the installments. Luckily, the Ubisoft store has it covered!...

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1099 words · Dylan Davis

Warzone Zombie Royale Leak Reveals Possible Upcoming Voice Clips

An interestingCall of Duty: Warzoneleak has surfaced recently which adds to the idea that Zombies may be headed forWarzone.An impending Zombies based game mode has been requested by the game’s community for quite awhile, with leaks and hints slowly seeping into the discussion. While there has been no formal confirmation, fans are still hopeful at some battle royale undead fun. It would not be impossible toadd Zombies intoWarzoneas fans have seen two great applications inBlack Ops 4for that exact concept....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Stephanie Luna