“We’re able to tell some new stories with the same characters”: The Genius Strategy Avatar: The Last Airbender Creators Can Use to Redeem the Damage the Netflix Show Has Done

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed While Netflix did a decent job withAvatar: The Last Airbender, it is no doubt that the show left a lot to be desired, when it came to the standards set by the IP. Given that Paramount and Nickelodeon are gearing up to expand the franchise with a dedicated studio, there is one way that the original creators of the show can lead up to its big releases, bringing the IP back into the mainstream conversation....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · David Parker

“Whenever I hear people say that my series reminds them of Bleach…”: Why Gege Akutami Has Always Believed Comparing Jujutsu Kaisen to Tite Kubo’s Manga is Wrong

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Gege Akutami is a massiveBleachfanatic, and they have been quite vocal about it. There are a few aspects ofJujutsu Kaisenthat match Tite Kubo’s masterwork. WhileBleachis known as one of the Big Three of anime, fans have been calling Jujutsu Kaisen one of the new generation Big Three. Gege Akutami has done a fine job with their magnum opus....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Nathaniel Ibarra

10 Hardest Video Games Ever Released, Ranked

Hard gamescome in all shapes and sizes with the same intent across the board: to provide you a balanced challenge. Games likeDark Soulsrelentlessly test your skill and endurance, while others likeXCOMstack the quantitative odds against you from the start. Older titles on this list may have been influenced by their arcade counterparts in that the difficulty stemmed primarily fromscamming more quartersfrom little kids. Video games have since come a long way in providing various difficulty options for you before you start a game....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1261 words · Angela Patel

8 Best Social Deduction Games

We all remember theAmong Uscraze that swept the internet in 2020. Given the circumstances at the time, we were all craving games that gave us that sense of connection with others. Social deduction games fit the bill perfectly, offering both the social interaction and the tension-filled rivalry that define much of the human experience. While the gaming industry has since moved on, the success of Among Us inspired a wave of new social deduction games—and some of the best ones are still going strong today....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1254 words · Jacqueline Moran

BBHMM: Rihanna’s Most Celebrated Party Song, Slammed as an Anthem of Misogyny, Has the Wildest Backstory

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed 8 years ago, the world was introduced to a gangster side of Rihanna in her most celebrated party song titledBBHMM.The acronym that stands for“B**ch Better Have My Money”is an age-restricted song as the video features intense scenes of torture and nudity. Although it is the most celebrated party song of Rihanna, the singer was accused of being a misogynist with her song....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Karen Hall

Creature in the Well Review — Sure Plays a Mean Pinball

As I played Flight School’sCreature in the Well, the word “satisfying” kept popping to mind—but as I find that word to be overused in video game criticism and conjecture, I found myself reckoning with what that word really tells us about games. Was it the sights, the sounds, or perhaps the pace of gameplay that we find satisfying? For thispinball-likehack-and-slash, the answer was all of the above. Creature in the Wellis not a long game, and while the basic controls are easy to pick up, it’s one of the more significant challenges I’ve encountered in quite some time....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1583 words · David Porter

Darkest Dungeon 2: How To Build The Runaway

Quick Links Unlike the other heroes in the game, the Runaway doesn’t appear in Darkest Dungeon 1, making her a unique character toDarkest Dungeon 2. She lives up to the old adage “jack-of-all trades, master of none” in that she does a little bit of everything, but she doesn’t particularly excel in any niche. RELATED:Darkest Dungeon 2: How To Reduce Hero Stress With her skills, the Runaway is able to dance between ranks, deal damage through Burn stacks, heal other heroes, and cleanse teammates of debuffs....

June 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1881 words · Cameron Sims

Dead or Alive 6 Shows Its Combat Mechanics and Features in New Trailer

We’re a little less than two months away until the release ofDead or Alive 6. With new characters and game mechanics adding into the game, Koei Tecmo seems to be stepping up with this entry.And with the beta upon us today, Koei Tecmo fills you in with all the new features you need to know. First off,Dead or Alive 6shows off its “Triangle” combat system. Basically this is a rock-paper-scissors system where strikes beat throws, throws beat holds, and holds beat strikes....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Mary Miller

Death Stranding’s Mads Mikkelsen As Geralt From The Witcher 3 Is All You'll Need to Start Your Week

We really do love Mads Mikkelsen andThe Witcher’s Geralt here at DualShockers, so having both morphed into one place can cause more excitement than teenagers at a Justin Bieber concert. At thestart of the year, we saw Mads answering some questions over on Reddit as he promoted his movieARTIC.Of course, someone had to ask him something Death Stranding related so one fan asked him if could say anything about the upcoming title - naturally, he really couldn’t due to the secrecy surrounding the game and joked that if he did, he would …“get a visit from six strong Japanese guys real fast”....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Brian Castillo

Elden Ring: Ruin-Strewn Precipice Walkthrough

There are only a few ways to gain access toElden Ring’s Altus Plateau. While the Grand Lift of Dectus might be a bit simpler, and while theAbductor Virgin’s wild rideis definitely worth taking, the more adventurous might be drawn to the Ruin-Strewn Precipice innortheastern Liurnia of the Lakes. RELATED:Elden Ring: Caria Manor Walkthrough This treacherous climb, carved into the sides of a jagged cliff, is full of deadly falls and dangerous foes, but the route is worth it for some special weapons only acquired by conquering this perilous path....

June 19, 2025 · 10 min · 1934 words · Lisa Nelson

Elden Ring: Where To Find Frozen Armament

Quick Links All weapons inElden Ringcome with a primary damage type, which, more often than not, is a type of physical damage. More unique weapons come with a second form of damage already infused into them and cannot be switched out; these secondary forms of damage are usually elemental. Related:Elden Ring: Where To Find Lifesteal Fist Ash of War These second forms of damage are very useful as additional elemental damage can get around an enemy’s resistance should they receive less damage from the weapon’s primary type....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Tina Little

Final Fantasy 16: Best Overpowered Build

Quick Links Clive has a lot of possibilities for builds inFinal Fantasy 16, with a huge assortment of abilities and gear at your disposal to craftthe perfect main characterfor you. With these near-infinite paths to go down, you may feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to build your character to make the most of what you have. RELATED:Final Fantasy 16: Every Eikon Fight, Ranked Luckily, there is one build that has been shownto be the best one....

June 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Angela Rhodes

Florence Pugh Hated One Thing About Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow So Much It Made MCU to Rewrite the Script

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced many female characters, but none could quite match Scarlett Johansson’s iconic Black Widow.Many appreciated her Superhero persona and iconic moves — especially the famous pose. But Florence Pugh isn’t rooting for it. Everyone knows that Pugh’s Yelena Belova is like a sister figure to Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff. Yelena—trained as a spy and assassin in the Red Room—initially targeted Natasha but later became her ally....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Christina Ballard