Stop Misusing 'Filler Episode' Just To Be Homophobic

When I finished watching this week’s episode of HBO’s The Last of Us and dried my tears, I ritualistically headed for the digital watercooler, AKA Twitter, to saturate myself in The Discourse. Before I even read a single eyebrow-raising tweet, I knew exactly what battle lines would be drawn. One group would be proclaiming it ‘Television’s Greatest Fill-In-The-Blank’ and foisting award recommendations in its direction, while another group would be frothing at the mouth furious about it....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Christopher Rodgers

The 3 best heroes to counter Pharsa in Mobile Legends

The 3 best heroes to counter Pharsa in Mobile Legends Clip her wings. Updated on March 26, 9:30 a.m. (GMT+8):Added more guides, andimproved relevancy. Pharsastands out among the mage heroes inMobile Legends: Bang Bangdue to her long-range burst damage and exceptional mobility. Feathered Air Strike, her ultimate, lets her deal devastating damage to enemies in a large area from a safe distance. Energy Impact is another spell that inflicts huge damage, while Curse of Crow applies a mark that stuns her target upon receiving damage....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · William Rodriguez

The 9 most expensive League of Legends skins that drain your wallet dry

The 9 most expensive League of Legends skins that drain your wallet dry “Must be funny, in a rich man’s world.” The world ofLeague of Legendsoffers a vast collection of skins to customize your favorite champions. But for some players, the standard offerings won’t do. They desire the rarest, most feature-rich options that truly set them apart on the battlefield and covet the most expensive League skins. These cosmetics transcend mere visual upgrades, often boasting unique animations, evolving effects, and even narrative elements....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Chase Vega

The Best Endless Runner Mobile Games

Endless runner games are among the genres that paved the way for mobile gaming becoming more mainstream.These titles tend to have high replay valuenot just because of the infinite challenge they provide, but due to their easy-to-learn controls and compelling mechanics that make the experience enjoyable for players of all skill levels. In turn, a vast number of diverse gamers ventured into the mobile gaming space in search of more diverting endless runners to try out....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1273 words · Jennifer Thompson

The Great Pleasure Of Yakuza Is How Campy It Is

TheYakuzaseries seems like it would be extremely serious. Based around the real-world yakuza, members of organised crime syndicates known for having strict rules of conduct and unconventional ritual practices, each game is usually based around a crime drama plot line. In the game, you will find cold-blooded murder, conspiracies, power struggles, and themes of grief and loss. Despite this, actually playing the game will likely have you in fits of giggles – I have certainly cried laughing while playing it, multiple times....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Christine Anderson

The Last Of Us Premiere Has Easter Egg For Joel's Favourite Movie In The Games

After a week ofincredible reviews, HBO’sThe Last Of Usfinally premiered on Sunday. Introducing the story to a whole new group of fans while those who love the games relived Part 1’s opening. As expected, a lot of it was very familiar, including an easter egg about Joel’s favorite movie.Be warned if you haven’t watched episode one, or you haven’t played the games, mild spoilers lie ahead. The show begins with the same sequence as the first Last Of Us game, 20 years before the virus first takes hold....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Lindsay Tucker

The Last Of Us Shows That Some Queer Stories Are Right To End In Tragedy

Queer audiences have grown accustomed to pandering and misery. LGBTQ+ characters are often put through hell to find happiness or accept their desired identity, or else coddled in ways that straight characters are not. Ignorant and well-meaning straight, cisgender creators have applied a heteronormative restriction on such stories that we have only begun to usurp in recent years. The Last of Uswas a victim of this habitual mistake, and when you consider how the sequel isafraid to speak the words ‘lesbian’ and ‘transgender’despite so many of its themes and characters being entrenched in queerness, maybe it still is....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1104 words · Brenda Barnes

The Most Valuable Drops In The Secret Lair Winter 2023 Superdrop – MTG

2023 is off to a great start forMagic: The Gatheringplayers with a brand new Secret Lair Superdrop to spice up their collections. There are seven unique Secret Lair sets in this Superdrop, each one with a unique take or twist to the regular Magic cards you might find in packs. Related:Magic: The Gathering - The Best Art From The Winter 2023 Secret Lair Superdrop If you’re looking to pick up these Secret Lair collections you might want to check out the value of the cards before purchasing the drop....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Audrey Trujillo

The Witcher Fans Discuss What Short Stories Would Make For Good Quests

The Witcherisn’t a traditional novel series, intermixing short stories and fairy tales that are separate from any wider plot. Geralt has palled around with a raiding party intent on slaying a dragon, fended off a vampire to break a monster man’s curse, and attempted to translate the wishes of a prince trying to convince a mermaid to swap her fins for legs. These are perfect for side quests, and that’s what The Witcher subreddit has been discussing - which of these short stories from the books would translate to the games best?...

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Mitchell Crawford

There's Still Time For Tears Of The Kingdom To Fix The Horse System From The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

During my replay ofBreath of the Wild, I really wanted to make an effort to be a better cowboy. I consider the game a masterpiece and Nintendo thought this masterpiece should have horses in it, so I’m stopping by the stables every hour or two. To get excited about wrangling more broncos, I’ve introduced a theme, naming three of my stallions after renowned composers — Beethoven, Bach, and Tár. Generally, I’m trying to engage with all the mechanics this systems-heavy game has to offer....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Tracy Flores

Tips And Tricks For Beginners In Metroid Prime Remastered

Quick Links Metroid Prime Remasteredoffers the best version of Nintendo’s iconic sci-fi classic, giving you the chance to return to the mysterious planet of Tallon IV and explore the ruins of a fallen alien civilization as the legendary bounty hunterSamus Aran. This version brings a fresh coat of paint to the beloved title without making any substantial changes to the gameplay. Related:I’m Begging You To Play Metroid Prime Remastered With Motion Control...

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Craig Dixon

Valorant Kuronami bundle’s chained kunai knife will have you spamming your inspect key

Valorant Kuronami bundle’s chained kunai knife will have you spamming your inspect key Get over here! Riot Games has gone all out on the design and features of the new Valorant Kuronami bundle, primed to take the spotlight in Episode 8 Act 1. The new Valorant bundle was leaked by data miners ValorLeaks and ValorINTEL, showing all the new skins, variants, andinspect animations. The centerpiece of the new skin collection is an all-new chained kunai melee — a new knife that’s sure to make players feel like Scorpion from Mortal Kombat....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Laura Christian

What did Kagaya Ubuyashiki’s plan accomplish? Or was it all for nothing?

What did Kagaya Ubuyashiki’s plan accomplish? Or was it all for nothing? A move no one expected. TheDemon Slayerseason 4 finale was an explosive episode, to say the least. Fans have plenty of questions after watching season 4 episode 8, particularly about Kagaya Ubuyashiki’s plan. Did the head of the Demon Slayers cross the line in his quest to defeat the Demon KingMuzan Kibutsuji, and what did his plan ultimately accomplish?...

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Anthony Murphy