Interview: Satisfactory Dev Talks Lizard Doggos, the Eiffel Tower, and More

Any list of games focused on base building, automation, or work sim wouldn’t be complete withoutSatisfactory, an absolute titan of that particular scene. After five years in player’s hands as one of the greatest Early Access success stories, Satisfactory has finally fully released. Snutt,Satisfactory’s community manager, has been with developer and publisher Coffee Stain for six years, since even before its Early Access began, and spoke to Game Rant in a recent interview about how the game grew, how the community developed, and how the Lizard Doggo became such a sensation....

July 11, 2025 · 22 min · 4680 words · Anthony Sweeney

Lakitu Quiz Answers at Goomba Lagoon

Quick Links If you are a die-hard designer, it’ll be helpful to complete theParty-Planner Treksfor all the Boards inSuper Mario Party Jamboree. The first trek will takeplayers toGoomba Lagoon, the beginner board for the game, and as you explore the area, you’ll unlock Mini Stars and decorative items that can be used to deck out the Party Plaza. And on the right side of the map, you’ll encounter the first of many Lakitu quizzes inSuper Mario Party Jamboree....

July 11, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Mrs. Tammy Benson

Magic: the Gathering Reveals New SpongeBob SquarePants Crossover

Summary Magic: the Gatheringhas revealed one of the TCG’s newest “Secret Lair” sets coming next year, bringing SpongeBob SquarePants and his aquatic friends to the game. The beloved trading card game from Wizards of the Coast has featured a wide variety of different ways of introducing cards to the game throughout its long history. From “Universes Beyond” crossovers bringing other franchises to the card game to special promotional sets, fans have no shortage ofhighly-sought afterMagiccardsto add to their collection....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Kristy Morris

MCU: How Scarlett Johansson Could Return As Black Widow

Summary Scarlett Johansson might soon be brought back to life in theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)as Black Widow, even after her character received an emotional sendoff inAvengers: Endgame. Both theMCU’songoing Multiverse Saga and the upcomingSecret Warsstoryline hint at the same thing – Natasha Romanoff is coming back to the franchise, and it’s only a question of when and how. Black Widow’s return seems inevitable, given how Marvel Studios has managed to keep all its Original SixAvengersactors in the loop....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Karen Mitchell

Netflix's Wednesday Season 2 Should Set Up The Uncle Fester Spinoff

Summary Netflixhas produced countless successful TV series, from the endearing sci-fi universe ofStranger Thingsto the legal dramaThe Lincoln Lawyer.Wednesdaytook the pop culture world by storm when itpremiered in November 2022and fans loved revisiting the intelligent and dark members of the iconic Addams Family. Since many of the show’s viewers watched the various Addams Family movies in the 1990s, they had been waiting a long time to see a TV adaptation that felt so smart and funny....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Christopher Montes

October 24 is Going to Be a Big Day for Horror Game Fans

Summary October 24 will be an exciting day for fans of horror games, as the Indie Horror Showcase for 2024 is scheduled to show off tons of terrifying trailers for upcoming titles. The event, hosted by popular YouTuber John Wolfe, will reportedly feature over 60 games, from retro remasters to brand-newindie gameexperiences. The month of October is already slated to be a great time for horror fans, withthe highly-anticipatedSilent Hill 2remakeset to release on October 8 along with several other high-profile releases likeA Quiet Place: The Road Aheadand theAlan Wake 2: The Lake HouseDLC....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Janice Kim

October 8 is Going to Be a Big Day for Satisfactory Fans

Summary Satisfactorydeveloper Coffee Stain Studios has announced that a special livestream will be held on October 8, which will include new information about the team’s smash-hit gameSatisfactoryand its latest update, as well as other projects and titles. Titled “The Spill,” a fun play on the studio’s name, the presentation will detail upcoming content forSatisfactoryfollowing its massive 1.0 update, which has propelled the game to new heights. Satisfactory’s 1.0 update was released on September 10, ushering in an exciting new age for the popular strategy and simulation game....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Kristi Walters

One Piece: Oda Announces Two Major Projects During The Manga Break

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc. Summary Fans who keep up with theOne Piecemanga know that the upcoming 3 weeks are going to be quite difficult for them. This is becauseOda has recently announced that One Piece will go on an extended break, and this break is certainly longer than the others. However, in exchange for all that, fans also know that Oda is going to be focusing on two major projects, both of which are related to upcomingOne Piececontent....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Kendra Garner

Original Half-Life Gets New Update for October 2024

Summary Valve has released a new update for the hit 1998 first-person shooterHalf-Life26 years after it was first released. The originalHalf-Lifewas a landmark, groundbreaking release, spawning a franchise that is still popular to this day with many fans holding out hope forHalf-Life 3to eventually hit the scene. The originalHalf-Lifeisone of the highest-rated video games of all timeand is generally considered to be one of the industry’s best works. But with the game having first been released all the way back in 1998, no one would blame Valve for no longer supporting it....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Bobby Vargas

Palworld Shouldn't Be Afraid to Lean Into Its Cozy Side in Base Building

Players who’ve come to enjoy and explore the worlds ofPalworldwill realize that there are many things to do. From discoveringthe best Pals for combator labor to creating and fortifying personalized bases, people can spend hours and still not see everything the game has. However, one aspect seems underdeveloped and underutilized, a particular base-building feature that Pocketpair should consider working on. If touched upon more by the developer, it may lead to interesting changes that can boost the overall immersive experience of the game....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Lisa Carlson

Pokemon Fan Carves Incredible Spiritomb Jack-o'-Lantern

In the spirit of Halloween, aPokemonfan crafted a Jack-o'-Lantern with the face of Spiritomb carved into the front of a hollowed-out pumpkin. ThePokemonpumpkin carver shared their finished handiwork on social media and said that the Spiritomb Jack-o'-Lantern was made for a specific purpose. Known as the Forbidden Pokemon, Spiritomb first appeared inPokemon Diamond and Pearl. As a Dark and Ghost dual-type Pokemon, Spiritomb is known for the purple and green swirls that comprise its face....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Caleb Gonzales

Pokemon Fan Redesigns Bulbasaur and Its Evolutions

Summary A talentedPokemonfan is redesigning Nintendo’s lineup of elementally empowered creatures, starting withRed and Blue’s Bulbasaur line. EveryPokemongeneration has a trio of starter evolution lines that serve as the player’s first Pokemon, and Bulbasaur set the standard by not only being the first Grass-type starter option in the series, but the very first officialPokemoncreature overall. When Bulbasaur reaches level 16, it evolves into the stronger Ivysaur, and once it hits level 32 it completes its evolution by becoming the hulking Venusaur....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Renee Payne

Pokemon GO Teases New Poke Ball for Upcoming Event

Summary Pokemon GOwill debuting a new kind of Poke Ball, the Safari Ball, in the game during the global launch of the Wild Area event, which is set to start on November 23. This marks the seventh type of ball introduced in the mobile augmented reality game, though only three ofPokemon GO’s other six types are commonly available. TheWild Area event inPokemon GOhas already been lined up for a regional release in Fukuoka, Japan on November 16-17 before making its worldwide debut on November 23-24....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Michael Montgomery