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Sid Meier's Pirates! Deserves a Modern Revival
The original Sid Meier’s Pirates! was a groundbreaking game for its time, but a modern sequel or remake can launch the series to exciting new heights.
How To Beat Undead Monsters In D&D
Undead creatures like zombies, vampires, or liches can be intimidating foes in D&D; 5e — here are some tips to help players take them down.
How to Fix Bethesda's Dialogue Problem
Bethesda's dialogue has long been criticized for lacking depth, but there are still a couple of ways this issue could be remedied.
Why The Boys Deserves Its Own Mortal Kombat-Style Fighting Game
In the wake of Gen V, The Boys should get the Mortal Kombat treatment to expand the story that Prime Video is telling with its heroes and villains.
The History of Contra, Explained
Contra was once the cream of the crop when it came to arcade-style action — so what happened to the legendary series?
Shockingly, Super Mario ISN'T Italian - He's Japanese
Fans have been certain of Super Mario's background for decades, but one former Nintendo employee has cast doubt on those origins now.
What Is The Strongest Pokémon?
Every Pokemon has its strengths and weaknesses, but which one is the strongest of all?
Every Playable Race In Final Fantasy XIV, Explained
The world of Final Fantasy XIV lets players immerse themselves as one of eight races, each with an immense and rich cultural background.
The Lack Of Quality Lord Of The Rings Titles Is Hurting The Brand
The Lord of the Rings franchise is in a transitional period, but its video games are not being given the focus or attention that they deserve.
Mortal Kombat 1 Has a Better Omni-Man Ending Than the Invincible Comic
The Mortal Kombat 1 reboot gives Omni-Man an ending with a lot more depth and duty than what was done in Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley's comics.
The Leviathan Axe In God of War: Ragnarok, Explained
God of War's Leviathan Axe has become the franchise's signature weapon since the beginning of its Norse era. Here's everything fans need to know.
Slay The Princess Has One of the Best and Most Heartwarming Love Stories in Video Games
Slay the Princess is a love story that goes against nearly every trope in the book. That's what makes it so captivating.
Tormented Souls Carries the Torch of Classic Survival Horror
Survival horror fans looking for a successor to old-school Resident Evil should check out Tormented Souls, which is now set to get a sequel.
Why Wind Waker Was Almost the Perfect Zelda Game (And Why It Wasn't)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is one of the best games in the Zelda series, but a few major mistakes hold it back from being perfect.
Dungeons & Dragons: When Is It Time To Try Another TTRPG?
Dungeons & Dragons is arguably the most popular TTRPG out there, but sometimes players would be better suited trying a different roleplaying game.
Half-Life: Gordon Freeman’s Crowbar Is Gaming's Greatest Melee Weapon
Valve's Half-Life: Alyx, doesn't feature series protagonist Gordon Freeman's crowbar, a weapon that has become synonymous with the character.
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Homebrew Campaign Setting & Tone
How can the homebrew DM create an entire campaign from scratch? Where should they start? Well, with setting and tone, the very basics.
The Legend Of Zelda: Why Wind Waker Link Is The Best Link
There have been many incarnations of Link in The Legend of Zelda, but the best version of the character technically isn't an "incarnation" of him.
What Makes a JRPG's Job System Good?
Difficulty, content, story — all these things made JRPGs with job systems stand out from the rest.
Inside Lorcana's Rise Of The Floodborn Illumineer's Trove and Disney 100 Sets
The Rise of the Floodborn Illumineer's Trove and the Disney Lorcana: Disney 100 Edition are great new additions to any tabletop lover's library.