Minecraft: How to Make a Lectern

Minecraftplayers are dropped into an expansive open world full of crafting with just a little bit of guidance. This gives players free rein to roam and learn at their own pace but can mean that some of the game’s secrets will remain hidden for hours and hours. Crafting tables, furnaces, and a myriad of other useful devices are usually the first things players get familiar with inMinecraftbut another useful item in the game may remain a bit of a mystery to some players: the lectern....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Mary Conner

Fallout 5 Fan Trailer Will Make You Wish It Was the Real Thing

Summary Ahead ofFallout 5’s distant release, fans are already sparking conversation and hype for what the franchise will explore in its next chapter. Arrow Tip Studio’s on YouTube has a history of producing unofficial trailers for popular games and has created one such trailer forFallout 5. Not only does this trailer double down on the hype of a prospectiveFallout: New Vegassequel, but it also features other memorable moments from throughout the entire franchise thatFallout 5arguably shouldn’t miss out on....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Antonio Morales

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Catch Sandy Shocks (Paradox Magneton)

Over the years,Pokemongames have evolved from featuring “basic” Pokemon (like Charmander or Treeko) to ones with unique characteristics, like Ultra Beasts or Terastals. Thesenew Pokemon types have unusual visual attributesthat make them stand out from the Pokemon seen in previous generations. Related:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Catch Flutter Mane/Paradox Misdreavus And with the latest Pokemon-themed games,Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet, players can also catch Paradox-type Pokemon. And while these Pokemon aren’t as powerful as Terastals (another type of Pokemon players can find), they’re essential for Pokedex completionists....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Samuel Williams

Mortal Kombat Fan Recreates the Dead Pool in LittleBigPlanet

OneLittleBigPlanet 3player took to the internet to share their recreation of an iconic stage from theMortal Kombatfranchise, the Dead Pool, along with their recreation of two fan favoriteMortal Kombatcharacters. The Dead Pool has been featured in nine differentMortal Kombattitles, with its latest rendition being featured inMortal Kombat 11. Having been re-imagined multiple times since its introduction inMortal Kombat 2, the Dead Pool can now addLittleBigPlanet 3to the list of games featuring the iconic location....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Travis Williams PhD

New KOTOR Remake Rumor May Be Good News for Xbox Fans

Summary TheStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake may end up being a day-one release on Xbox consoles. That possibility has been suggested by a newly emerged rumor from a reputable industry insider who offered some new insights into Sony’s current views on theKOTORreimagining project. September 9 will mark the third anniversary of theStar Wars: KOTORremake announcement. Back in 2021, the game was meant to be handled by Aspyr Media, a subsidiary of Saber Interactive, which was itself owned by Embracer Group up until recently....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Linda Griffin

Persona: The Smallest Persona In Atlus' Games

Summary Personais one of the most popular franchises of all time, and it’s easy to see this series has garnered such a passionate fanbase.The third game was a major revolution for the series, incorporating life simulation elements with traditional JRPG gameplay that ended up being a huge hit. Fast-forward to today and most people would agree thatPersonais Atlus' most popular series of all time that fans absolutely adore to this day....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Michael Fitzgerald

Diablo 4’s Season 1 Update Controversy Doesn’t Bode Well for Future Seasons

DespiteDiablo 4being one of the biggest launches of 2023, the game’s first season is off to a rocky start due to a series of changes implemented in the Season 1 update that has caused quite a controversy among theDiablocommunity. Although the game’s live-service model with features like a Battle Pass and premium currency shop made many players hesitant to dive into the game at launch, the balanced gameplay and well-crafted story helped dispel some of those concerns....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Sarah Cox

No Man's Sky Companions Update Lets Players Adopt Alien Pets

Ever since its divisive release back in 2016,No Man’s Skyhas spent years attempting toretool its experience into the ambitious vision it initially promised fans in the build-up to release. In turn, it’s managed to win over a significant and passionate playerbase, adding base building, cooperative play, VR support, a third-person perspective, and much more. Today, players can access a brand new update that adds another fresh feature to the game, that being the ability to adopt aliens and bring them on intergalactic adventures....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Mark Chambers

AEW Elite General Manager Game Releasing This Week

Last year, popular wrestling promotion AEW revealed it had several games in the works, includinga casino-based mobile app and an official AEW video game. During the announcement, it also unveiledAEW Elite General Manager, a new mobile title that lets players fill the role of a GM organizing their own shows and roster of talent. It seems players will be able to get their hands on the app pretty soon, with AEW’s official Twitter account confirming the new release will hit Google Play and the App Store on July 15....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Carrie Clark

Games That Changed Genres After The First Entry

Summary Sequels are great because they can correct a lot of wrongs over the original. Sometimes these improvements are small like the difference between the first twoMass Effectgames. Sometimes the changes are bigger though like when a sequel changes genres completely. RELATED:Games That Started New Genres It goes beyond battle system changes between the first twoFinal Fantasygames although that is an interesting conversation too. These genre changes may have stuck around for one, or many games....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Shelia Hayes

Jack Black Prepares For Minecraft Movie Role In Hilarious Way

Summary Extensive experience in voice acting and comedy can go a long way, and for Jack Black, the upcomingMinecraftmovie is just another billing to accentuate his skills. Taking the helm as the default player character Steve in Warner Bros. and Legendary’s live-action take on the beloved video game, Black will embark on a new adventure just as players do. Minecraft’sMojang Studios released the first java edition of the blocky, three-dimensional sandbox game in 2009 and was met with longstanding critical acclaim, allowing players to choose between survival or creative modes....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Melissa Aguilar

Chernobylite Update Adds Free DLC to Game

The genre of horror-based themes set in Chernobyl post-nuclear disaster is a rather niche corner of the market, admittedly, but there are at least two franchises that have made their nest in this specific part of the industry, GSC Game World’sS.T.A.L.K.E.R.and The Farm 51’sChernobylite. While the former is the one that most fans will immediately think of, especially withSTALKER 2and the recent NFT fiasco, the latter is still a strong entry in this particular genre, receiving high praise since its PC release this summer....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Felicia Hess

Google Pixel Fold Phone Could Release This Year

Googlecould be on the fringes of announcing a brand new Pixel phone, one that would compete withSamsung Galaxy Fold. According to leakers, Google’s answer to the popular Samsung device is close to the finish line, meaning fans may hear official information about it soon. While Samsung has developed multiple foldable/flip-style phones, like the aforementioned Galaxy Fold or theGalaxy X Flip, fans have been waiting forGoogleto follow suit. Lead Pixel developer Mario Queiroz has been quoted saying that the technology is something that would be a “nice-to-have” more than a need....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Tammy Howell