While there are many reality dating series set in tropical locations, like Bachelor in Paradise, Too Hot to Handle, and Temptation Island, Love Island seems to be the one at the top of everyone’s watchlist. While you watch for the connections and love to blossom among the couples, you’re really staying for all the drama that arises from the tensions between the cast. What if some iconic video game couples were to make their debut on Love Island?...

Summary Eagle-eyedRockstarfans seem to have found evidence inGrand Theft Auto 6’s latest trailer that the game is going to include more than one state in its massive map. If there’s one thing that GTA 6’s long-awaited Trailer 2made very clear to fans of the series, it’s that thesixth entry is going to have an absolutely humongous and detailed map. Rockstar has become known for how expansive its open-worlds are (just look atRed Dead Redemption 2), and it looks like GTA 6 is going to go even further....

Summary Over the last few months, it seems like development onHalf-Life 3has really kicked it up another gear— even if we’ve not heard anything from official sources. Various insiders have sharedtidbits about the game, which is still internally titled HLX. A Deadlock update may have hinted that the game is in “late-stage development.” Mysteriouslistings have begun to appear on Steam. And one Valve artist has claimed they were “in the room where Half-Life 3 is made....

Trying to appeal to as many kids as possible when deciding what toys to put in McDonald’s Happy Meals is a tall order. That’s likely why, starting on August 12, a collection of toys that combine characters fromHello Kittywith all fourTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesis coming to McDonald’s, bringing two gigantic fan bases together in one fell swoop. McDonald’s revealed the unlikely crossover this week by showing off what will presumably be all 12 toys fast food fans will be tasked with collecting when Hello Kitty Leonardo and the rest of the incredibly unique toys find their way into Happy Meal boxes later this month....

Not to be a Hideo Kojima hater on mainagain, but I despise the way he executes his kooky ideas. This is particularly upsetting to me because I like his games on paper. I love absurdity, I love dense texts that comment on contemporary issues, and I especially love video games that use the medium in unique ways to create that commentary. Death Stranding, in theory, should be my favourite game. It’s unabashedly weird and physicalises its themes of connection by quite literally creating connections through landscapes and ‘Strands’ with other players....

Quick Links The Dark World ofDeltaruneis full of fun and interesting characters. In the third chapter of this retro RPG adventure, Kris, Susie, and Ralsei find themselves stuck participating in a game show called “It’s TV Time!” hosted by a living television set named Tenna. Throughout the game show, Tenna can be seen yelling at employees and calling out frequently to his co-worker, Mike. Mike never shows up during the show, but Tenna shows how much he relies on him....

Quick Links Shadow Labyrinthfollows a typical Metroidvania structure where it takes you to a bunch of rooms in a new area to obtain specific keys just so you may enter the boss chamber, defeat it, and move on to the next area until you reach the end. However, the game still doesn’t feel repetitive because of unique mechanics in each part. Pink G-Host: Guileness Laia is one of these final bosses in the areas, but it’s not a particularly difficult one if you have just one trick up your sleeve....

Quick Links The dreaded Sentient Pest makes his long-awaited re-debut inElden Ring Nightreignin a new and terrifying form. If two enemies weren’t enough on the battlefield, you can now try your hand at besting three. How about besting three enemies that repeatedly revive themselves, making a gank inevitable? Thankfully, compared to previous fights in the Everdark Sovereign series, Sentient Pest is a pushover in strength and complexity. However, this fight is not about skill, dodging long chain attacks, or clever builds....

Quick Links Scattered all through Elderwood inPalia, there are white statues that have stood the test of time. They are covered in moss, and adorned with blue and purple vines and flowers. When you interact with them, they’ll ask you for an offering of a Sacred Flower or two. These are Umbraan Shrines, and by making an offering to them, you can get some pretty cool rewards. In this guide we’ll help you find every shrine location in Elderwood and what presents you can possibly get from them....

Quick Links To no one’s surprise, the leader of the Bastards inLies of P: Overtureis not as innocent as he seemed. Having betrayed you and the Stalkers every step of the way, the time has finally come to put him in his place once and for all. But Lumacchio isn’t going to take your defiance lying down. As expected of one so bereft of honour, he brings more than just his wit and blade to the dueling table....

Quick Links In a game calledDate Everything, you might imagine the goal is to date everything you can find in your home. And while that is partially true, there is plenty in the game for you to see. These objects didn’t just suddenly come to life around you, after all. They all have their own lives, and that coems with a healthy few problems. The house is not fully unified, it’s hard with 100 Dateables living in it....

Quick Links To the various people living in Avalon in theTainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon, the All-Mother is a religious figure. They may call her by different names, but in truth, the deity is the same, and many pray to her for safety and guidance, especially in such trying times as those of the Red Plague’s return. Alongside prayers, many people make offerings to her shrines in hopes of receiving a physical gift from the All-Mother, but you can’t just give her shrines anything....

Quick Links During your time playingTainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon, questing plays a vital role in your journey, but not all objectives come with clear directions. Some of them lack markers entirely, leaving you to rely on memory or careful attention during conversations. Armor also becomes essential early on, not just for protection but for the unique buffs certain sets provide. These bonuses can turn the tide in difficult encounters or boss fights....