Destiny 2 Update Will Nerf Sleeper Simulant in Gambit

There’s no question that Sleeper Simulant is a—if notthe— dominant weapon inDestiny 2: Forsaken’snew Gambit mode. With talks already ongoing at developer Bungie about how to make Sleeper a little less powerful in the mode, Bungie announced today that an upcoming update will include a Gambit-specific nerf. This nerf won’t touch the weapon itself but its ammo economy. Starting withDestiny 2Update 2.0.5 on October 30th (barring any issues between now and then), when players pick up a purple Power ammo brick, Sleeper Simulant will get two rounds....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Melissa Zuniga

Detroit: Become Human

Detroit: Become Humangives players more freedom to explore their environment than previous titles from developer Quantic Dream. The different areas players explore are filled with clues and other points of interest that will unlock new choices and dialogue options for Connor, Markus, and Kara. Beyond these clues and hidden details, though,Detroit: Become Humanplayers also have plenty of collectibles to find as well. Scattered throughout the world ofDetroit: Become Humanare 46 magazines that players can collect, and finding all of them will unlock the Bookworm trophy....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Ashley Sanders

Doctor Who's New Pantheon God, Desiderium, Explained

Doctor Whoseason 15’s penultimate episode has seen the arrival of a new God, that even in its unlikely physical form has distorted the fabric of the Whoniverse and could manifest the return of a great terror. Ever since Russell T Davies returned to act as showrunner forDoctor Who’s 60th-anniversary and beyond, the Time Lord has found himself facing powerful deities with the power to reshape the universe. Together, thesedeities form the Pantheon of Discord, a terrifying collection of beings attempting to rewrite the universe to their own goal....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1175 words · Joseph Smith

Dune: Awakening’s Tutorial Takes Up To 10 Hours, But I Promise It’s Worth It

Dune: Awakeningis a massive game with some incredibly deep systems that require a bit of knowledge to master, which explains why its opening tutorials are so extensive. It can take upwards of ten hours for some players to complete all the different tutorial-type missions, and while this might seem like a lot, the game successfully explains its various moving parts to make things much more approachable. At times, these tutorials try to hold the player’s hand just a little more than they need to, but you’ll ultimately benefit in the long term from powering through....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1166 words · Judith Jacobson

Every Banned Word in Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2has only been out for a few days but has still managed to become a powerhouse like its predecessor and other Rockstar projects such asGrand Theft Auto.In fact, thereviews for the gamehave it tying with Rockstar’sGrand Theft Autoseries as some of the company’s best-reviewed games. This isn’t likely a surprise to many, but the game’s extensive and thorough list of banned words might be. Of course, such as the case with most games,Red Dead Redemption 2prevents players from spelling certain phrases for a variety of reasons....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Heather Black

Fall Guys Redesigns Devolver Digital Skins

Battle royale titleFall Guys: Ultimate Knockouthas frequently collaborated with Devolver Digital - understandably, as Devolver was originally the company responsible for publishing the game (Epic Games has since acquiredFall Guysdeveloper Mediatonic). Previously, a number of skins themed around various Devolver Digital titles have been available to purchase using either real money or in-game “crowns” earned from winning aFall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutcompetition. Now, developer Mediatonic has announced that some of the most popular Devolver Digital skins will be getting a makeover....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Robin Brown

Forget Demon Slayer, Only One 2025 Anime Movie Has My Undivided Attention

Following winter and spring seasons that were relatively quiet in terms of major releases, 2025 is very quickly turning into one of the best years ever for anime fans. June saw both the returns of major titles and the debuts of unexpected hits, and the fall is set to be headlined by two highly anticipated theatrical movies. Receiving the lion’s share of attention is the upcomingDemon Slayer - The Movie: Infinity Castle, the first in a trilogy of films that will bring the series to its close....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Isabella Palmer

Fortnite Adding New Heavy Assault Rifle Weapon

FollowingFortnite: Battle Royale’sBalloons update, the free-to-play multiplayer survival shooter wound up Vaulting a few weapons. While their absence might disappoint some players, Epic Games always has ideas for fresh firearms to be added so as to keep the title’s armory stocked with a diverse set of gear. As a matter of fact, it looks as if the game is set to receive a brand new weapon in the way of a Heavy Assault Rifle....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Brianna Gonzalez

Gamescom Opening Night Show to Feature 25 Games, Run Two Hours Long

Gamescom 2019 starts Tuesday, August 20, but much like E3, the events preceding the convention may steal the show. Geoff Keighley will be hostingOpening Night Live, a stage show promising inside looks at some of the biggest upcoming games in the industry. Early Sunday afternoon, Keighley offered up some specifics about the Gamescom livestream, where online viewers can look forward to 25 different games being showcased, with the entire event lasting near two hours long....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Lauren Bryant

HBO's 92% RT Crime Drama Is A Rare 10/10 Show

There’s prestige television, and then there’sBoardwalk Empire.When it premiered in 2010, it contained the ingredients for one of thebest HBO original TV shows: Martin Scorsese helming the pilot, Terence Winter fresh offThe Sopranos,and Steve Buscemi taking center stage for once. What followed was a five-season saga that played out like a crime novel. Boardwalk Empiresits at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it earns every point. The show’s Atlantic City is decadent, dangerous, and constantly on the edge of collapse....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Anthony Robles

How to complete White Goats Gone Missing quest in Tears of the Kingdom

A GOATed quest As you undertake different dispatches for Penn and the Lucky Clover Gazette inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you’ll get to see a lot of Hyrule. The quest line takes you to different stables and locales, and in the case of White Goats Gone Missing, really loads you up on pine cones for your next recipe. This side adventure inTears of the Kingdomis one of the cases you can take on for theLucky Clover Gazettequest line, and sees you tackling a fairly straightforward problem at a local stable....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Veronica Houston

How to emote in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

As a multiplayer game, it makes sense you can emote inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. You can dance, say hi, or high five among other options; here’s how to do that. Accessing an emote inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis easy. While you’re in-game,hold down the right D-Pad button on your controller(or PC equivalent). You’ll then see a wheel of options pop up on the screen. Select what you want with the right stick and then press the right trigger (R2) to activate the emote....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Victoria Simpson

I Wish I Could Watch These 10 Essential Noir Movies Again For The First Time

The film noir genre still has plenty of fans all these decades later, but there’s no replacement for watching the true classics for the first time. For anyone looking to get into film noir, there are certain movies that should be seen essential, whether they’re detective stories, social satires or something else entirely. Thebest films noirhave proven their staying power throughout the decades, and they still influence neo-noir and other crime movies in some ways today....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1127 words · Robert Holmes