Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is No Longer The Highest-Rated Game Of 2025 On Metacritic

Clair Oscur: Expedition 33is no longer the highest-rated game of 2025 on Metacritic, having been usurped earlier today.Expedition 33previously took the number one spoton the site fromBlue Prince, a unique indie roguelike puzzle game.Expedition 33took the industry by storm when it released in April, receiving particular praise for its narrative, characters, unique take on turn-based combat, and stellar soundtrack. Despite it no longer being number one on Metacritic based on its Metascore, it still holds the highest user score rating of all time on the site, with a 9....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Jon Miller

Crysis 3 teases us with a teasing teaser trailer

Electronic Arts has coughed up a brief — but very pretty — teaser trailer forCrysis 3. You’ll get a few shots of a devastated New York, a little snippet of Prophet firing a bow, and the promise of a full gameplay trailer on April 24. Feel free to watch the video above, voice your disdain for Springboard, and move on with your lives! Crysis 3is coming to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC in 2013....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Alejandro Martinez

Dark House Fan Theory Makes The Show's Controversial Finale Even More Heartbreaking

The medical dramaHousehas several episodes that break the formula with an unreliable narrator. This is often House himself, and this creative choice has led to some dark fan theories. The show centers on the antisocial Dr. Gregory House, who is generally pessimistic and unpleasant to be around. That said, it’s not always depressing, as House’s life has some bright points. House’s relationships with the other characters are often deeper than they appear, especially when they understand him....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Mr. John Arnold

Destiny 2 Witch Queen Collector's Editions Arrive Early, Theories Begin

Destiny 2: The Witch Queenlaunches later this month and it’s shaping up to beDestiny 2’s biggest expansion yet. Bungie had recently announced thatThe Witch Queenhad surpassed 1 million pre-orders, and it was on track to be the most pre-ordered expansion inDestiny2 history. Last year, Bungie revealed acollector’s edition forDestiny 2: The Witch Queen. It came with several physical and digital goodies, including a Lucent Hive Ghost replica, a Psychometer Replica, and the digital soundtrack ofThe Witch Queen....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Mary Fernandez

Destiny 2: How to Get the Secret After the Nightfall Emblem

Earlier this week,Destiny 2players banded together to discover the secret of theAfter the Nightfall Emblem, which had only been unlocked by 5 players prior. Because those players had been instructed by Bungie to keep the secret, players had to problem solve to figure it out, using stats, trackers, and more to piece all the information together. Now, they’ve discovered that there is a secret time trial for each Nightfall that will unlock the Emblem if each and every single of them have been met....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Keith Schneider

Frantic Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Shiny Encounter Ends In Disappointment

Though this is far from the first instance of a shiny Pokemon slipping through the fingers of a player inPokemon Scarlet and Violetand likely won’t be the last, one unlucky Trainer has shared the moment where they came so close to catching a rare shiny Pokemon after frantically trying to chase it down. Fans ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethave eagerly been continuing their hunts for shiny Pokemon since the games released, some players flaunting their hard-earned shiny Pokemon with others instead sharing their own horror stories of the rare critters escaping their grasp....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Joy Rodriguez

Games That Provide A Sense Of Accomplishment

Some games are satisfying to play. They provide a sense of achievement when taking on a tough challenge. Recently, some of the most renowned video games relish making players earn their victories and fail time after time again in order to do so. RELATED:The Best Puzzle Games On Steam That Deserve More Attention Some games can make gamersfeel like a geniusas well, stumping them on a puzzle until the solution finally clicks....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Faith Kerr

Google Photo’s AI Search Is Back—Here’s How to Turn It Off

Summary Earlier this month, Google paused the “Ask Photos” feature in Google Photos after people complained about poor results and slow speed. It’s been a few weeks now, and the feature is rolling back out. If you still don’t like it, the feature can easily be disabled. The idea of “Ask Photos” is that you’re supposed to be able to find photos in your library with natural language prompts. For example, you could say, “Show me the best photos from my trip to Traverse City,” which requires location awareness and some judgment....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Tammy Gibbs

Google will stop calling games with in-app purchases ‘free’ in Europe

Healthcare communist socialist PC police As part of its investigation into unwanted in-app purchases, often by children, the European Commission haslaid out guidelinesfor developers and the app stores themselves to follow. By the end of September, Google will stop listing apps with in-app purchases as “free.” Further, in-app purchases will require verification before each purchase. Meanwhile, Apple has generally agreed to follow the committee’s guidelines, but without making any specific plans to change current practices....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Brooke Best

If You Love Hello Kitty, Then You Should Know Sanrio Has Its Very Own Mecca You Need to Visit ASAP

For decades,Hello Kittyhas been more than just a cute face on stationery and lunchboxes; she has become a cultural icon and a symbol of all things “kawaii.” If fans have ever dreamed of stepping into her pastel-colored universe, they do not have to imagine it anymore. Sanrio Puroland, located just outside Tokyo, is a dream-like indoor theme park that brings Hello Kitty and her friends to life. It’s the ultimate destination for fans of Sanrio’s adorable character empire....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Jeffery Rodriguez

Invincible Creator's Ending Plan Could Break A Prime Video Record

WithInvinciblegearing up for its fourth season in 2026, the show’s creator, Robert Kirkman, has reiterated his ending plan, and it may end up breaking a Prime Video record. The animated superhero series arguably had its best outing yet in season 3, as Mark faced his biggest threats so far, culminating in an emotionally charged climax. Alongside being filled with great action and plenty of tension, season 3 also contained some tragic losses, making the stakes higher than ever for the show’s return....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Daniel Graham

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Becomes the 80th Highest Earning Film in Japanese Box Office History

Jujutsu Kaisen 0has reportedly sold 5,671,950 tickets, amassing ¥7,714,084,650 (roughly US$66.91 million) since it first opened on December 24. The impressive 18-day performance makes the film the 80th highest-earningfilm in Japanese box officehistory. Jujutsu Kaisen0reportedlyearned ¥2,694,128,150 (roughly US$23.5 million) in its first three days, topping the Japanese box office during its opening weekend. RELATED:Overlord Light Novel Author Claims Next Volume’s Draft Exceeds 700 Pages The film is outpacing 2021sEvangelion: 3....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Brett Morrison

Kevin Butler actor Jerry Lambert settles with Sony

Bridgestone and Sony are still in court Remember when actor Jerry Lambert and fictional Sony character Kevin Butler literally became the same human being? Those were simpler times. As you might recall, after performing in many ads for the company, Lambert later went on to act in a Bridgestone commercial in which his character playedMario Kart Wii. Sonyfiled a lawsuitalleging that Lambert had breached his contract. According toMediaPost, Lambert has settled with Sony out of court....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Stephanie Brooks