Maddy Myers
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Starfield makes space travel feel way too safe
From Outer Wilds to Alien, the best sci-fi stories about space exploration emphasize how dangerous it is — but Starfield makes it all seem trivial, to its detriment. → Read More
I have a love-hate relationship with Pokémon Sleep
I have been using Pokémon Sleep for a week on iOS. I detest playing it, but I feel physically better than I have in months, so I guess this is my life now. → Read More
What does ‘Spider-Man 2’ even refer to anymore?
There are too many Spider-Mans 2. Spider-Man 2s. Whatever. Are we talking about the PS5 game, or one of the Spider-Man movies? → Read More
Twitter clones, ranked: Who’s worth the commitment?
With Twitter in a state of flux, other social media apps have emerged. Here are the best and worst Twitter alternatives, from Meta’s Threads to Bluesky to Mastodon. → Read More
This medieval murder mystery is worth it for the nuns’ chemistry
Misericorde, a murder mystery visual novel set in a convent in 1482 England, is a perfectly paced historical-fiction story with just a sprinkling of supernatural elements. → Read More
Xbox Games Showcase chose to lead with women as presenters, protagonists
The bar was low for Microsoft after Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2023 presentation on Thursday featured an all-male lineup of hosts and presenters. → Read More
All the best and wildest Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth theories
The FF7 Rebirth debut trailer and the longer trailer shown at Summer Game Fest 2023 have sparked some solid theories from FF7 fans about what’s really going on with Cloud, Tifa, and Sephiroth. → Read More
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer gets real meta, confirms 2024 release
Square Enix’s latest trailer for FF7 Rebirth showed off what fans can expect in the sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, to be released in early 2024 on PS5. → Read More
Oshozan-u Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
How to complete the Oshozan-u Shrine Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including its location and the full “Mallet Smash” puzzle solution. → Read More
Simosiwak Shrine location and walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
How to complete the Simosiwak Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including its location and the full “Proving Grounds: Lights Out” puzzle solution. → Read More
Minetak Shrine location and Deplian Badlands Cave walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
How to complete the Minetak Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including its location in Deplian Badlands Cave and how to get there to receive Rauru’s Blessing. → Read More
Jogou Shrine location and Lanayru Road East Cave walkthrough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
How to complete the Jogou Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including its location and directions on how to get to it in order to receive Rauru’s Blessing. → Read More
Every Easter egg in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is full of Easter eggs and playful references to other Zelda games. We’ve catalogued all the ones we’ve found so far. → Read More
Miryotanog Shrine solution in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
How to complete the Miryotanog Shrine in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, including its location in Gerudo Desert and the ‘Proving Grounds: Lure’ trial solution. → Read More
Cal Kestis is not the last Jedi, but he is the last ginger (probably)
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s protagonist, the Jedi Cal Kestis, is a redhead in-game and portrayed by real-life redhead Cameron Monaghan. He is one of very few redheads in a galaxy far, far away. → Read More
I would die to protect Turgle in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
A few hours in to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, protagonist Cal Kestis explores the planet Koboh and meets a frog-like alien named Turgle. This little frog dude is a scene-stealing charmer. → Read More
Markiplier to direct and star in movie adaptation of horror game Iron Lung
Mark Edward “Markiplier” Fischbach, veteran YouTuber, will direct and star in “his own script” for a movie adaptation of Iron Lung, a 2022 underwater survival horror game set on a submarine. → Read More
Markiplier to direct and star in movie adaptation of horror game Iron Lung
Mark Edward “Markiplier” Fischbach, veteran YouTuber, will direct and star in “his own script” for a movie adaptation of Iron Lung, a 2022 underwater survival horror game set on a submarine. → Read More
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC adds romance at last
Horizon Forbidden West heroine Aloy didn’t get any romance options in the original game, despite forming many close bonds with multiple NPCs. In the Burning Shores DLC, Aloy finally gets a shot at love — specifically, with the female character Seyka. → Read More
1993’s Super Mario Bros. is so much better than the new animated movie
Super Mario Bros. is much darker in tone and appearance than The Super Mario Bros. Movie of 2023 — and it’s a far more gutsy, memorable adaptation of the games’ silly premise. It’s a lot more fun to watch as a result, even today. → Read More