Humble Choice Games for November 2023 Explained

Summary Anyone who is interested in grabbing this bundle will want to act fast as it will not be around forever. On December 5, a brand-new batch of games will replace this one, and while there is always the chance these rotate back in, that has not really been the case yet. RELATED:It’s Time For Wrestling Games Like AEW Fight Forever and WWE 2K To Improve Finishers Friends Vs. Friends Friends Vs....

August 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1530 words · Zachary Cox

Image Compares PS1 Spider-Man and Venom to the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Versions

Sony’s PlayStation Showcase 2021 gave fans a surprising first look atMarvel’s Spider-Man 2from Insomniac Games. With in-engine footage captured ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2on PS5, protagonists Peter Parker and Miles Morales were shown with stylish new suits before a brief but gratifying shot of Venom was offered through a dark alleyway. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2may not be arriving until 2023, but fans at least now have a significant first look to whet their appetites and comprehend which enemies they may be up against....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Michael Kim

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Receives ESRB Rating for Switch

Publisher Warner Bros. and developer Traveller’s Tales are both known for the creation of the most popular LEGO-themed video games out in the market today. With the action-adventure series spanning numerous well-known franchises such asBatman,Harry Potter,Jurassic World,Lord of the Rings,Star Wars,and more, it is not surprising that their games have experienced great sales performances on a global level, even asports for completely different gaming platforms. Now, with a recent posting by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board, the originalLEGO Marvel Super Heroesmay bemaking its way to the Nintendo Switch....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Debra Wright

Lightyear Director Warns Up-and-Coming Filmmakers To Avoid Spin-Offs

Disney andPixar’s newest animated feature film,Lightyear, officially arrived in theaters this past weekend. TheToy Storyspin-off centered around the emblematic Space Ranger and looked to capitalize on the beloved nature of the animated franchise, but director Angus MacLane questioned the future of spin-offs for the studio. Pixar’sLightyearis the studio’s first appearance back in theaters since 2020 after the pandemic and other factors derailed a number of the studio’s releases. The animated film looked to approach theToy Storynarrative from a unique angle, focusing on the fictional movie that sparked Andy’s desire to acquire the Buzz Lightyear action figure....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Julie Garza

Long Elden Ring PvP Pursuit Ends in Most Anti-Climactic Way Possible

An invader inElden Ringchases down a player for eight minutes only to be denied a climactic fight as his target tries some cheese and fails spectacularly. It’s a good reminder that for every triumphant moment of aplayer finally defeating Malenia, there’s a hilarious moment of failure to balance it out. For those unfamiliar, the invasion mechanic inElden Ringworks a little differently than in previous Soulsborne games. For the most part, players can only invade the world of a player who has already called a collaborator, leading to epic and difficult confrontations....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · John Wiley

LOTR: Why Didn't Any Of Aragorn's Forefathers Reclaim The Throne Of Gondor?

In theLord of the Ringstrilogy, Aragorn’s lineage is undoubtedly a complicated one. The readers are informed that he is an heir of Isildur, and as such he is the rightful claimant of the throne of Gondor. But as he is the current descendant of a long line of unbroken father to son heritage, dating all the way back to Isildur himself, why is it that none of Aragorn’s forefathers claimed their place on the throne, especially as it is long known at this point that Gondor is suffering under the failing rule of the stewards....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Dr. Mary Moore

Maquette: How to Drop Crystals in The Gateways

While playing throughMaquette, players will be introduced to a marvelous and beautiful world that expands infinitely in one direction and shrinks indefinitely in the other. Players are meant to use this feature to their advantage, manipulating the size and position of objects in order to solve various puzzles. Unfortunately, while some of these puzzles allow for creative solutions, there are many that must be done in a specific way. One such example of this is thepuzzle in the second chapter, The Gateways, involving colored crystals that can open up barriers of the matching color....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Brad Walton

Minecraft Fan Points Out Missed Opportunity With Minecarts

Summary While playingMinecraft, one player notices that minecarts could become more useful in the block builder if they were linked together. Since its release in 2011, Mojang’s sandbox game is considered the best-selling game of all time, andMinecraftremains one of the world’s most popular games among players of all ages. After over a decade on the market, players are devoting hours to building strange worlds and exploring the depths of creativity thanks to the easy-to-use interface....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Becky Ramos

Mods For Enhancing Social Interactions In The Sims 4

Summary The Sims 4offers a variety of social interactions, with new ones regularly introduced through game updates and DLC expansions. Despite this wealth of options, many players find that their unique storylines and narratives demand more specific interactions to achieve realistic, emotional, and complex storytelling. That’s where having mods comes in handy. These mods provide hundreds of new interactions, reactions, social dynamics, sentiments, and subsequent emotional buffs. The enhancements from these popular mods allow players to dive deeper into their Sims' social lives, creating more authentic and engaging experiences....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1412 words · Roger Ferrell

Monster Hunter Stories 2 Opening Cutscene Revealed by Capcom

In preparation forMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin’s release on July 9th, Capcom has revealed a fair deal of news about the game. Just before the game’s trial version goes live, Capcom has shared the entire opening cinematic to give fans a taste of what to expect out ofMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin’sstory. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis a turn-based RPG spin-off of theMonster Hunterfranchise for those looking for a more traditional and lightheartedMonster Hunterexperience....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · William Jones

Nintendo Mario Party Developer is Hiring For a New Game

Over the years, Nintendo has put out some incredibly popular party games, such as theWii Partytitles and of course,theMario Partyseries.After a slew of Game Boy Advance games in the early 2000’s, Nintendo subsidiary NDcube took over for developer Hudson Soft on development of theMario Partyseries back in 2012, as well as began developing other party games likeAnimal Crossing: amiibo FestivalandClubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. Although more recentMario Partygames, and particularlyAnimal Crossing: amiibo Festivalhave not garnered the best reception, NDcube’smobile gameAnimal Crossing: Pocket CampandClubhouse Gameson the Switch have been lauded by many for innovating greatly on simple gameplay mechanics....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Katherine Williams

Nintendo Switch Online Adding Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Means Representation for Super Mario RPG

Spoilers for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga aheadSwitch owners got a surprising amount of new content during the Nintendo Direct on February 8. For example,Metroid Prime Remasteredbecame available the day it was announced, validating years of rumors about aPrimeremake in development (though some were hoping for the entire trilogy). Both Game Boy and Game Boy Advance (GBA) libraries were also added to Nintendo Switch Online the day of the Direct, with GBA titles likeThe Legend of Zelda: The Minish CapandMario & Luigi: Superstar Sagaavailable to anyone who holds an Expansion Pack-tier subscription....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Nicole Johnson

Only Male Byleth Will Get a Super Smash Bros Amiibo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimatehas finally had its newest character reveal with Steve fromMinecraftjoining the game’s massive roster. The announcement came from a recentSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDLC fighter reveallive stream hosted by the game’s director, Masahiro Sakurai. Another livestream was hosted that showed off Steve’s entire move set and announced the next wave of amiibo figures including Banjo and Kazooie, Terry Bogard, and Byleth. Unfortunately forFire Emblem: Three Housesfans, it seems that only the male version of Byleth is getting an officialSuper Smash Bros....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Karen Schneider