Isles Of The Emberdark Is Out, So Here’s How Every Book In Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere Could Work As A Game

Two weeks ago, prolific fantasy author Brandon Sandersonannounced that his new book, Isles of the Emberdark, would be arriving months ahead of schedule. That news gave me the motivation to finish my first read through of the Cosmere, pushing through the end of Wind and Truth and The Sunlit Man. This was exciting for a few reasons. For one, it’s a reading project I’ve had going since early 2024, and it’s nice to bedone....

July 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1380 words · Paul Salas

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Patch 1.3 Is Causing Flickering Issues

Summary It’s time to revisit Bohemia, as the first story DLC forKingdom Come: Deliverance 2. In Brushes With Death, Henry will befriend an eccentric artist and explore the strange circumstances of his life. The strange and mysterious person is at the heart of this expansion, with a story that’s personal. Also, you get to paint your own shield. The update comes along with a number of improvements and fixes that will make your journey across Bohemia a bit better....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Nicholas James

Knowing The Source Material Isn't The Secret Ingredient To Good Adaptations

Ronald D. Moore, the seasoned TV writer Amazon tapped to showrun its upcomingGod of Warseries for Prime Video, reiterated that he is “not a gamer"at San Diego Comic Con last weekend. This isn’t the first time Moore has admitted to not having played through the iconic Santa Monica Studios action series, and it likely won’t be the last time he’s asked to discuss his relationship (or lack thereof) to the medium he’s currently adapting for TV....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1002 words · Jason Johnson

Lego's Soundwave reveal may have teased its next two Transformers sets

Legohas now officially revealed that its nextTransformersset will be a 1,505-piece Soundwave afterthe first details and images about the set leaked last week. A somewhat unexpected choice for Lego’s first Decepticon, and if Soundwave’s reveal is anything to go by, Lego’s next Transformers will be even deeper cuts. The full Soundwave reveal shared details that weren’t included in the leak, such as the Lego Decepticon’s ability to talk. Soundwave has a deck built into his chest, which, in his Lego form, will house two smaller Transformers - Laserbeak and Ravage....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Kim Ali

Lollipop Chainsaw Sequel Promises Dark Humor, No DEI

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, a remaster of the James Gunn and Suda51 cult classic 2012 game, launched tomiddling reviews from criticslast year, who were upset to see many “notable effects missing from the original”. But it sold surprisingly well — enough torevive the long-dormant hack and slash serieswhere a high schooler carves through zombies to the beat of Skrillex and Five Finger Death Punch. As reported byAftermath, just a few months after its release, Nada Holdings Corp....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Taylor Arias

Mario Kart World Glitch Is Seeing Blue Shells Fly Straight Past First Place Players

Name a more daunting, terrifying moment in video games than cruising in first place inMario Kart, only to be prompted that a Blue Shell is on its way to ruin your life… Okay, there are probably dozens, if not hundreds, but that doesn’t make the prospect of getting blown up and falling down the rankings any less awful. WhileMario Kart World, theSwitch 2entry into Nintendo’s beloved kart racing franchise, hasalready seen a range of bugs, the latest might be the greatest one yet, offering a reprieve to all Blue-Shell-hating racers....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Emily Barber

Mortal Kombat Co-Creator John Tobias Is Involved With The Series Again After 10 Years

Summary Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection wasrevealed at PlayStation’s State of Play. This will make all of the classic games and many of the handheld releases available on modern platforms, and will even include a documentary about the making of the series. However, there’s something else in the reveal trailer that has fans very excited - an appearance from John Tobias. Tobias co-created theMortal Kombatseries alongside Ed Boon, but left in 1999....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Caleb Fitzgerald

Mortal Kombat's Legacy Kollection is getting a Kollector's Edition that comes with a controller-holding Goro statue

Earlier this year, Digital Eclipse confirmed thatits next big project is the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. A collection of games that will bring all versions of the original fourMortal Kombatgames under one roof on modern platforms, and now we know that the collection is getting a physical release, complete with a $150 Kollector’s Edition. Digital Eclipse specializes in bringing retro games to modern consoles, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection, but Mortal Kombat’s Legacy Kollection may well be the studio’s biggest project to date....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Sandra Brown

Nintendo Sues Genki Over The Switch 2 Leaks

UPDATE: 2025-07-31 20:47 EST BY RHIANNON BEVAN Genki issues a statement Genki has responded to the news of the lawsuit, expressing that its business will continue as usual. The statement has been added to the end of this report. Summary Gaming accessory manufacturer Genki is being sued byNintendofor trademark infringement. This comes after the company claimed that it was makingNintendo Switch 2accessories before the console had been announced, and even created a mockup of what it believed the console to look like, which it shared at a convention....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Christina Wilson

Noob Defense Codes

Quick Links Check out theNoob Defense codeslisted here to get free in-game rewards and boosts, which will help you and give you an extra boost once you start this experience. Also remember, theseRobloxcodes have a short lifespan and expire quickly, so redeem them as soon as you find them. Remember that we regularly search for and update these codes, especially after game updates, to ensure you always have access to the latest rewards....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Valerie Hill

NYT Connections Answers And Hints, 2025 Solution #777

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....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Daniel Johnston DDS

Oblivion Remastered Fans Hate Fighting Will-O-The-Wisps

Summary Oblivion Remasteredhas its share of scary enemies. From minotaurs to giant slaughterfish, there are many things that can kill you in Cyrodiil.God forbid you decide to save Kvatch at a high level, as you’ll be fighting never-ending hordes of daedroths, clannfear and flame atronachs thanks to the level-scaling feature. However, there’s something much worse than a difficult enemy, and that’s an annoying enemy. Be it a random wolf that’s a mile away and won’t allow you to fast travel, or a ghost that you can barely hit, the game has its fair share of irritants as well....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Craig Keller

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Running At 60 Frames Per Second Shouldn't Be A Reason To Celebrate

Good news, everyone! After three long years drowning in a sea of mediocrity,Pokemon Scarlet & Violetare finally the games you always wanted them to be.Game Freakreleased a free update for both titles which coincides with theNintendo Switch 2launch. It improves performance and fixes a number of issues across the open world, animations, and more. Being able to play at 60 frames per second is a gamechanger, and almost makes me want to finally take the plunge....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Gregory Cowan