25 Things Only Superfans Knew The Original Xbox Could Do

Microsoft’s first foray in the turbulent waters of the video game industry came in 2001 when they released its debut home console, the Xbox. The console was a question mark at the time, coming from a company that specialized in computer software and lacked experience in both the gaming industry and the hardware business in general. While both the console and its controller was notorious for its awkwardly massive size, and sorely lacked support from Japanese developers and fans alike, the device went on to be a tepid hit....

July 5, 2022 · 12 min · 2369 words · John Dunn

30 Hilarious Knock Off Disney Toys That We Can Never Forget

They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but, when it comes to these cheap Disney toy knockoffs, that certainly isn’t the case. In fact, the Mouse House is more inclined to file a lawsuit than show some admiration for these products. While a few make at least a minimal effort to avoid treading on the company’s copyright-protected feet, some are so blatantly obvious that it’s almost baffling....

July 5, 2022 · 13 min · 2631 words · Julia Dill

5 Letter Words Ending In Im Wordle Game Help

Even for the smartest of players, having some backup in the form of possible answers is always going to be helpful in a game like Wordle. In this guide, we’ll list down all 5-letter words ending in IM as possible answers that can help you on your quest to keep your streak alive. Note that these words have been tested and will work in Wordle. Should you spot any missing or incorrect words, please leave a comment below so we can take a look at the list and update it....

July 5, 2022 · 2 min · 293 words · Marvin Browne

5 Letter Words With U In The Middle Wordle Game Help

It’s another day and that means there’s a new Wordle solution to figure out. In this guide, we’ll be running you through a complete list of all 5 letter words that have a U as the third letter, or the ‘middle’ letter. 5 Letter Words with U in the Middle abuseacuteadultamuseazurebluerbluffbluntblurbblurtblushboughbouleboundbruntbrushbrutecaulkcausechuckchumpchunkchurnchutecluckcluedclumpclungcouchcoughcouldcountcoupecourtcrudecruelcrumbcrumpcrushcrustdauntdeucedoubtdoughdruiddrunkeludeequalequiperuptetudeexultfaultfaunaflufffluidflukeflumeflungflunkflushflutefoundfruitgaudygaugegauntgauzegougegourdgruelgruffgrunthaunthautehoundhousejauntjoustlaughlouselousymauvemoultmoundmountmournmousemouthpausepluckplumbplumeplumpplunkplushpouchpoundpoutyprudeprunereuserougeroughroundrouseroutesaucesaucysaunasautescubashuckshuntshushskulkskullskunkslumpslungslunkslurpslushsnucksnuffsoundsouthspunkspurnspurtsquadsquatsquibstuckstudystuffstumpstungstunkstuntswungtauntthumbthumptouchtoughtrucetrucktruertrulytrumptrunktrusstrusttruthusualusurpvaultvauntvouchwouldwoundwrungyoungyouth When you’ve found a word you want to try, enter it with the on-screen keyboard in Wordle and then press ‘Enter’ in the bottom left-hand corner....

July 5, 2022 · 1 min · 197 words · Marjorie Johnson

5 Reasons Star Wars Needs To Be More Experimental Like Andor

Andor has been a different kind of show for the Star Wars Universe. A show more mature and less related to aliens, Jedis, and the force; a show where its lead character shoots first and asks questions later; and a show with tattoos, implied sex, and more morally grey characters. All of this has been possible because Tony Gilroy, a renowned screenwriter and director (co-writing Rogue One and writing and directing Michael Clayton and The Bourne Legacy), is more interested in its characters’ conflicts and motivations than in the Star Wars canon....

July 5, 2022 · 6 min · 1197 words · Harold Stifter

5 Ways Days Gone Copies The Last Of Us And 5 Unique Things It Does

30It’s no surprise that with how good The Last of Us was both critically and commercially that every zombie game made afterward is going to be compared to it. In some ways, it’s good to have games aspire to be like the greatest game ever made in the genre, and in some, ways its an incredibly unfair comparison if the new game never intended to be anything like it. Days Gone seems to straddle the line between trying to be like The Last of Us while still doing its own thing and exploring new ideas....

July 5, 2022 · 7 min · 1306 words · Jessica Wahlert

Acnh How To Get The Able Sisters To Move In

Looking for some new outfits to wear in ACNH? You need the tailor shop of the Able Sisters for a wide range of clothes and accessories. The shop is run by a pair of sisters, Mabel and Sable. But before you start shopping at their tailor shop, you need them to move to your island first. This also requires some prerequisites So, here’s our guide on how to get the Able Sisters to move in ACNH....

July 5, 2022 · 2 min · 401 words · Albert Rickley

Activision Reveals New Strategic Plans For Cod

Activision has announced new strategic plans for its Call of Duty franchise, including the formation of a dedicated business unit that will bring together various new brand initiatives. The publisher intends to expand the Call of Duty brand with the same focus seen in its Blizzard Entertainment business unit. This will include a “focus on high-margin digital online content” and further the brand as the leading action entertainment franchise in new geographies, new genres and with new digital business models....

July 5, 2022 · 1 min · 177 words · Brenda Metzler

After Seven Years Of Development Manifold Garden Is Finally Available

After seven long years, indie developer William Chyr is releasing Manifold Garden out into the world. Originally announced as Relativity in 2015, Chyr has been toiling away at his creation since roughly 2012. The game went through a successful crowdfunding campaign on “Indie Fund” before taking its current form. The fruits of his labor can now be experienced on PC (via the Epic Games Store) or Apple Arcade. A previously announced PS4 port has yet to materialize....

July 5, 2022 · 2 min · 359 words · Joe Brown

Ai The Somnium Files Nirvana Initiative Naix Office Puzzle Solution

If you’re like me, you weren’t expecting actual puzzles in AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative. Upon investigating the Naix President, Tokiko Shigure’s, office and reenacting the steps to open a secret passageway, the game throws a curveball: solve this puzzle or turn the game off. It’s a bit jarring, seeing as you only got to take a brief look at the numbers and nonuple X rhombus before being told that you need to figure a code out....

July 5, 2022 · 2 min · 334 words · Beverly Snyder

Alienware M17 R5 Full Review With Specs Features And Pricing

Today, we’re reviewing the new Alienware M17 R5 gaming laptop. Alienware has been synonymous with PC gaming since the company’s early gaming laptops in the 2000s. With decades of experience, Alienware knows how to make a head-turning gaming laptop. They are back at it again with another stunning release. This time, Alienware shows us a prime example of an AMD-based gaming beast. © Benedek Alpar/Shutterstock.com But how does the new M17 R5 compare to all of the other gaming laptops on the market?...

July 5, 2022 · 9 min · 1810 words · Darrel Pastor

All Crucible Changes In Destiny 2 Season 19

Bungie has announced the Destiny 2 Season 19 update patch notes, which confirm the arrival of a new Dungeon, Iron Banner mode, the ability to craft Deep Stone crypt raid weapons, and a lot more. Apart from these, Crucible, the PvP multiplayer component of Destiny 2, has also been reworked. With that said, our Destiny 2 guide provides you with a detailed breakdown of the Crucible changes in Season 19....

July 5, 2022 · 9 min · 1907 words · Sherri Nygaard

All Silent Hill Protagonists Ranked

Silent Hill is a psychological horror video game series from Konami. It focuses on the protagonists of each game who find themselves in the mysterious, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill. For over two decades, players have followed these characters’ journeys as they struggle to survive and unravel the mysteries of this eerie place. To celebrate the beloved Silent Hill series, we’ve ranked all the protagonists from worst to best. So, from Harry Mason to Heather Mason and every non-Mason in-between, discover who truly is the greatest hero of Silent Hill....

July 5, 2022 · 5 min · 1064 words · Lorene Ponder

All Suit Upgrades Locations In Dead Space Remake

The latest iteration of Dead Space features a total of six new suit upgrades that can give an additional bonus to your inventory and improve your armor’s strength. However, as you might expect, finding these Dead Space Remake suits is a challenging task, as these upgrades can only be found at certain locations in the Ishimura. So whether you’re new to the franchise or a seasoned player, here’s everything you need to know about all Dead Space Remake Suit upgrades and their locations....

July 5, 2022 · 3 min · 449 words · Christopher Robinson

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Map Operation Hastings Unlocked For All Platforms

Though the holiday season has come to an end, the always-generous Electronic Arts thought they would throw in a little bonus for Battlefield Bad Company 2 players - to celebrate the New Year. While EA had first required players to complete some 69-Million team actions, in each version of Bad Company 2, in order to access the “Operation Hastings” map - they have decided to make it available for everyone....

July 4, 2022 · 2 min · 375 words · Patrick Brunson

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Fate Of Two Worlds Review

Game Rant’s Ryan Blanchard reviews Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds If there’s one fighting game that is almost instantly recognizable among both hardcore and casual gamers, it is Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Not only did it manage to distinguish itself from the other games in the fighting genre with some of the best controls and gameplay around, but it gathered together one of the strongest rosters in gaming history, bringing together iconic figures from both the Marvel universe and the Capcom universe....

July 4, 2022 · 8 min · 1586 words · Guy Diep

Portal 2 Delayed Until April 2011

Portal 2 wouldn’t be a Valve game without multiple, painful delays. Just when anticipation for a February release was beginning to take hold, Valve announces a two month delay. The release date for Portal 2 is now officially April 20, 2011 – and hopefully it won’t be changing again. While consumers and developers are both likely unsurprised, the delay must have been a hard decision for Valve to make. Portal 2 is undoubtedly one the most highly anticipated games of 2011, if not the decade, and there’s like nothing Valve likely wants more than for people to play their game....

July 4, 2022 · 3 min · 452 words · Thomas Kathan

10 Games That Desperately Need Steam Deck Support

It is easy to get lost in the abundance of games available in Steam’s Library and also quite challenging to realize what is missing in the first place. There is an extensive list of games you could picture as a perfect experience on Steam’s latest platform, the Steam Deck, but they’re not officially supported. There are plenty of enjoyable games verified for the Steam Deck right now, and in this article, we will list 10 other games that desperately need Steam Deck support....

July 4, 2022 · 5 min · 1033 words · Brian Hampton

10 Ways To Get Influence Points In Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle

In Sims 4’s environment-based expansion called Eco lifestyle, players will get a chance to make a difference. Players are encouraged to go green and make decisions that will make their town pollution-free while using resources that don’t harm the environment. One of the main features in this expansion is the Neighborhood Action Plan. Find out what it is, why you need Influence Points for it and tips on how to get influence points in this guide....

July 4, 2022 · 2 min · 373 words · Wayne Wilson

12 Deals Of Christmas Returns To Psn Beginning With Metal Gear Solid 5

The annual PlayStation Store 12 Deals of Christmas promotion is back, promising “great savings on some of the very best games of 2015”. Things kick off with Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, priced £29.99 on PS4 and only £19.99 on PS3. The games have been cheaper at retail, but this is the best price for those looking for digital editions. MGS5 will remain on offer until 11.59pm GMT on December 2....

July 4, 2022 · 1 min · 87 words · Catherine Delaney