Spider-Man Swinging is Physics and Momentum Based, Says Insomniac

Developer Insomniac Games has revealed that the web-swinging in its upcomingSpider-Mangame is based on physics and momentum. The newSpider-Manhas been on everyone’s radars for over a year, and this years E3 showing off a good deal of what we can expect. Some earlierSpider-Mangames had relatively simple swinging mechanics, with webs shooting up toward the top-left or top-right of the screen and Spider-Man swinging along on his merry way. In a recent tweet, Insomniac shows off a GIF of Spider-Man swinging in its game, and the web shoots up and connects to the corner of a building....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Janice Taylor

Star Trek: Section 31 Gag Reel Shows Michelle Yeoh And Her Castmates Dancing, Flubbing Lines, And Having A Ball

The gag reel forStar Trek: Section 31has arrived. The 2025 feature, which is the first TV movie in theStar Trekfranchise, is a spinoff from the Paramount+ seriesStar Trek: Discoveryand follows the Mirror Universe version of Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) being recruited for a dangerous mission. The ensembke cast of the movie, which was directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi from a screenplay by Craig Sweeny, also includes Omari Hardwick, Sam Richardson, Robert Kazinsky, James Hiroyuki Liao, Kacey Rohl, Sven Ruygrok, Joe Pingue, and Humberly González....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Bruce Rodriguez

Stardew Valley: How to Use Oil Maker

InStardew Valley, players can accomplish just about anything they want to. Players can becomeforesters or gatherers by profession, learn to sew, farm, and cook. But to be a great cook, players will need to be able to make cooking oil to make some delicious dishes. Oil Makers in Stardew Valley In order to make any oil inStardew Valleyto learn how to cook, players will first need two things: anOil Makerand some ingredients....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Dylan Jackson

The Pitt Season 2: Key Character's Absence Highlights Cast Rotation Reality

One ofThe Pitt’s most important characters won’t be returning in season 2, and their absence highlights a harsh reality about HBO Max’s acclaimed medical drama.The Pitthas always been unique. Its real-time format, coupled with the nerve-wrackingemergency room realism ofThe Pittand more, made it a huge hit for HBO Max and helpedThe Pittseason 2get renewed before its first season was over. The incrediblecast ofThe Pittalso helped the series become a massive hit....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Julia Franklin

The PS5 Games That Make The Best Use Of Ray-Tracing

With the next generation of consoles, much of the discussion has surrounded how the new systems have upgraded the overall visual and performance over their predecessors. From the speed to the console to the upgrade graphics, gamers are looking to have the best experiences possible. With thePlayStation 5, one of the major sticking points is ray-tracing. RELATED:10 PlayStation 4 Games That Will Benefit Greatly From The Increased Frame Rate On PS5...

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · Kara Coleman

The Wheel Of Time Season 3 Ending Explained

Includes SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time season 3 finale. The Wheel of Timeseason 3 has come to an epic close, and book readers and television fans alike may be left with a lot of questions. The Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Robert Jordan’s prolificWheel of Timebook seriesadapted season 3 fromThe Shadow Rising, the fourth novel in the saga. It’s one of the biggest novels in the series, and the first to really spread the narrative across the entire world like Jordan intended, withseason 3’s ending showing each of its main characters at a different location throughout the world....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Rebecca Herman

This PS4 Avatar is Being Sold for $100

PSN users are able to customize their profile with special Avatars, which are really just images that appear next to their names. Oftentimes these Avatars are free, but sometimes players have to pay for certain ones. Usually these Avatars are just a few bucks at most, but there is one Avatar being sold on the PlayStation Store that is absurdly expensive, costing players $99.99 if they want to add it to their profile....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Allison Cohen MD

This Zelda: Breath of the Wild mod tricks out Link’s house

You know, the one that is presumably his own property Remember when Bilbo returned to The Shire and had to reclaim his own stuff? Well, if he had video game/anime amnesia, he probably wouldn’t have been as pissed off about it. It’s safe to say that in pretty much any game, having a humble yet functional abode is extremely important to me. InElder ScrollsandFalloutgames I’m very careful when choosing my home, but inBreath of the Wild, you only get one real choice: the house in Hateno village....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Mariah Orozco

Unleaving Devs Discuss the Meaning and Role of Art in Video Games

Art can be a vessel for channeling mindful and meditative experiences, helping to create a mindset of simply being. Video games can also offer the same kind of power, whether they actively encourage these thinking practices or not. Either way, the developer of the upcomingindie puzzle platformerUnleaving,Orangutan Matter, recognized the potential of a hand-painted game to capture those experiences. Yet, there’s no imposing message behind the experience. The developers instead leave the game’s meaning in the hands of the player, asUnleavingoffers an introspective journey that’s up for interpretation, just as art often is in its various shades and forms....

July 1, 2025 · 23 min · 4778 words · Kayla Taylor

Unreliable Narrator Theory: How Ted's Storytelling Changes How I Met Your Mother

This controversial theory about Ted’s narration inHow I Met Your Motherwill make you want to rewatch the hit sitcom. Throughoutevery season ofHow I Met Your Mother, we witness Ted Mosby share the lengthy story of how he met his future wife to their two children, and at the time of airing, the Mother’s identity was the primary focus of fans’ theories. There are manyTV shows we miss creating theories for, andHow I Met Your Motheris one of them....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Jordan Chang

Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Launch Trailer Arrives

In a series that flips the script on American history, presenting an alternate reality where the States lost the Second World War, it’s only natural that blood, violence, and viscera are at the forefront. Fittingly, the launch trailer for the franchise’s upcoming title,Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, is just that: a gloriously gory spectacle. As with previous promotional stills and videos for the impending sequel, the launch trailer isn’t afraid to affirm that the gameis about murdering Nazis and exploring the effects the Nazi occupation has had on the nation....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Susan Russo

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Gets Big Discount at the Perfect Time

Summary A deal for theXbox Game Passservice is active right now, where gamers can get 30% off of buying three months of the Ultimate tier before the launch of one of Microsoft’s most anticipated releases,Starfield. Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service hosted by Microsoft that grants its users access to a variety of video games, available for both the Xbox consoles and PC via the PC Game Pass. By paying a monthly fee, gamers can play some of the biggest AAA games via a rotating library....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Roger Goodwin

Zelda Echoes of Wisdom: How to get all Fairy Bottles

Fairy Bottles are incredibly useful in anyZeldagame, andZelda: Echoes of Wisdomis no exception. They keep you alive in dire situations by automatically providing you with a few refilled hearts. There are a total of four Fairy Bottles to be found inZelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and you’ll need to keep them topped up if they’re to be of any use. I’ve got all the details for you, don’t worry. Where to find the four Fairy Bottles in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom The four Fairy Bottles inEoWcan be found by completing various quests or simply exploring the many nooks and crannies of Hyrule....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Emma Taylor