Learning How To Play Magic: The Gathering Might Have Been A Mistake

I’m surrounded byMagic: The Gathering. Not only because I work at TheGamer, where MTG is covered often, but also through family members who are into it, too. Being a fan of fantasy and cool artwork, it was inevitable that I would eventually get into it a little, in some capacity. But here’s the thing: I don’t play the game that often. I have a custom commander deck that my brother-in-law helped me build, but I’ve only used it a couple of times....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Jennifer Landry

Magic: The Gathering Head Designer Suggests Universes Beyond Won't Be Around Forever

Magic: The Gathering’sUniverses Beyond sets are a hot topic within the community, with some arguing that they’rediluting the game and taking focus away from in-universe sets, while others think they’re a great gateway to getting people into playing the game for the first time. There are a lot of differing opinions on the topic, but one thing which seems certain is that they won’t be around forever. While it might seem like every single IP under the sun is fair game for a Universes Beyond set, with crossovers such asSpider-Man and Avatar: The Last Airbender on the horizon- and SpongeBob SquarePants in the past - it seems as though the franchises that would make good sets are finite....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Megan Brown MD

Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Will Focus On The Tournament

Summary The 2021Mortal Kombatmovie failed to impress many, disappointing both critically and commercially. However, it seems that the studio has put that down to bad luck over the Covid period, as it’s ploughing ahead with a sequel regardless. And now, the crew know that they can’t mess fans around anymore. In any interview withComicBook.com, screenwriter Jeremy Slater reassures fans thatMortal Kombat 2will actually revolve around the Mortal Kombat tournament. This comes after the first film mentioned it, butjust focused on some skirmishes before it kicks off....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Megan Wilson

Most Powerful Spells In Daggerheart

Summary Spells work a little differently inDaggerheartas opposed to other tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. Rather than having to focus on spell slots or other complex mechanics, Daggerheart uses Domain Cards, which players earn at various levels to cast all manner of spells from various magical Domains. So, if you’re diving into Daggerheart for the first time, you might be wondering which spells are the best. For this list, we’ve chosen a handful of spells across various levels and tiers, so you can get an idea of what spells to take when....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Tyler Petty

Nintendo Switch 2 User Makes Custom Attachment That Lets You Snap Original Joy-Con To The Console

Technically, the original Joy-Con are compatible with theNintendo Switch 2, just not in handheld mode. That’s because they require brackets on the side of the console to slide onto, which the Switch 2 doesn’t have sinceits new Joy-Con are magnetic. But one savvy Switch 2 player,u/nille11110, came up with a way to make it work, a god-send for anyone with “tiny baby hands” who finds the new Joy-Con ungainly to hold onto for long periods....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Robert Vazquez

NYT Connections Answers And Hints, 2025 Solution #778

Quick Links It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’sConnectionsgame. If you’re looking to save your streak and only want to nail down that last pesky category, don’t worry - we have all the hints you could need. You’ll find everything you need below, from vague hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, you’ve come to the right place....

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Karen Phillips

Oblivion Remastered Doesn’t Need A Better Endgame, You Need To Go Play Something Else

I spent a lot of time playingSkyrimas a kid. I couldn’t tell you how much time, exactly. I could easily be either underestimating or overestimating the hours I sat cross legged on my parents’ basement floor, murdering and robbing people as a Dark Brotherhood assassin, or exploring icy caves as a mage in the College of Winterhold, because childhood memories are weird that way. It was a lot of time, though....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Veronica Patton

Oblivion Remastered Has A Reference To The Viral Potion Seller Video

Summary Oblivion Remasteredonly makes a few changes to how the original game plays, as itaims to be incredibly faithful. However, someone at developer Virtuos had some fun with the console commands, because there’s one new feature there that someone found when playing around. As spotted by TikTok user TerraGuild, there’s a command that players can access on PC that is a reference to the famous Potion Seller video from 2011. The command is titled “Altar....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Daniel Evans

Oblivion Remastered Studio Virtuos Is Reportedly Laying Off 300 Employees

Updated on June 28, 2025 at 7:37 am EST:Virtuos has released a statement confirming the layoffs. “Virtuos is evolving to meet the changing needs of our partners and the industry,” says the statement. “As game development grows increasingly complex, we are realigning our global footprint and capabilities to strengthen our offering in high-value co-development, ranging from full game engineering to advanced art, including creative content production and live services. “This evolution involves a rebalancing of roles across our studios and geographies....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Robert Rojas

Open Worlds Would Be Bad Ideas For These Video Game Series

The more advanced technology becomes, the more companies want to flex just how much they can cram into a single game world. While an open world may be suitable for a fantasy adventure across Tamriel or a heist in the busy city of Los Santos, not every game translates well into the open world. There are times when the signature gameplay of a series relies on the player being confined to a limited space....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1118 words · April Marshall

Pixel Blade Codes

Quick Links Check out thePixel Blade codeslisted below to claim free in-game rewards and boosts; they will give you a helpful start as you jump into the game. Just remember, these Roblox codes expire quickly, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you can. Keep in mind that we’re always on the lookout for new codes and regularly update this list, especially after game updates, so you don’t miss out on the latest rewards....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Paula Gomez

Should You Choose Cloudstriker Or Starbreaker In Crystal Of Atlan?

Quick Links There are afew different classesyou can select inCrystal of Atlan, and each of those classes split into different subclasses fairly early on. Each class plays dramatically differently from each other, while the subclasses inside those classes share some similarities, but do have some smaller differences. The Fighter class is one of themore enjoyable (and effective)to play, with a cool combination of agility and damage. It’s got a lot going for it, allowing you to juggle opponents while dealing hefty damage....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1185 words · Stacey Mclaughlin

Silent Hill f Release Date Revealed

Summary Silent Hill fwasre-revealed earlier this year, giving us our first look at the main character, the game’s setting, and some wonderfully awful body horror that we’ve come to expect from the series. It looked excellent, and a lot further forward in development than many of us expected, given that we’d had nothing but radio silence about the project since the trailer dropped. Turns out, Silent Hill f looked so good because it’s actually launching this year....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Kathy Lam