Summary A recentGenshin Impactchart has provided players with an overview of the fastest clears for both halves of the Spiral Abyss between Jul 18, 2025, and Jun 25, 2025. WhileGenshin Impactisn’t necessarily a competitive game by nature, the Spiral Abyss has been an avenue for players to attempt speed runs. Given the gacha format ofGenshin Impact, the speed running community has a steep barrier of entry. Despite this, many players find the results interesting, as not only do they give insight into the current state of the meta, but they also give unorthodoxGenshin Impactteamstheir time to shine....

Summary A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed more information about the four five-star characters that will appear on the Limited Banner in the upcoming Version 5.4. With the number of playable characters expanding with every new update, it does not come as a surprise that double banners have become a standard practice inGenshin Impact. This gacha mechanic allows players to pull for two five-star characters simultaneously, sharing the same four-star lineup.Genshin Impacthas confirmed that the upcoming update will introduce a new five-star unit, the mysterious Yumizuki Mizuki, who comes from the Inazuma region....

Summary A newGenshin Impactvideo showcases an interesting feature exclusive to the recently released five-star character Mavuika. Since her reveal, Mavuika has quickly become a fan-favorite character due to her importance to the Natlan arc. As aGenshin ImpactArchon, Mavuika serves as the region’s primary protector. ThisGenshin Impactcharacter arrived as part of update 5.3 and is currently available on the Limited Character Banner. Mavuika is not the only five-star character released in this update, as she shares the banner with the new Cryo support character, Citlali, who has also made multiple appearances in the current storyline....

Summary Now that it has been confirmed thatGhost of Yotei, the highly anticipated sequel toGhost of Tsushima, will be launching on a clean slate with a new protagonist and a fresh setting, there’s plenty of room for speculation about how it could build on its predecessor’s strengths while simultaneously improving upon its shortcomings. Set in 1603, 300 years afterGhost of Tsushima,Ghost of Yoteiintroduces a new protagonist, Atsu, who is led to the land of Ezo (modern day Hokkaido) on a revenge path....

After the China-specific release of its flagshipAndroid smartphone, OnePlus is looking to start the new year with the global unveiling of the highly anticipatedOnePlus 13 and the value-oriented 13R. The Chinese brand, known for itspremium deviceswithout premium prices, has had the devices on sale in China since October 31st of this year. What Makes the OnePlus 13 and 13R Special? The OnePlus 13 features Snapdragon’s most advanced'8 Elite' SoC, which consists of an 8-core CPU and theAdreno 830 GPU on a 3nm die....

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas revealed the first official in-game look at Amphoreus, the next major location coming in Version 3.0. The world is rumored to be heavily influenced by Ancient Greece and its mythology. While some of Amphoreus' characters had previously been teased,Honkai: Star Railhad not shared any details about its map before. Honkai: Star Railrecently launched Version 2.7, the final update centered on Penacony before players are transported to Amphoreus in Version 3....

Collecting crafting materials inInfinityNikkiis required for both making new clothes and completing certain quests, as some people ask for specific items, while some others require players to use a certain outfit to inspire them to make new sketches. At first, players can happily collect materials as long as they have the means to interact with their surroundings, but later on, high-rarity items call for advanced materials. For example, Stylists may have tobeat Bouldy in the Realm Challenge, or collect some Essence in the open world....

To say that fans have been eagerly anticipating an official sequel to Heart Machine’s seminal 2016 action-adventure gameHyper Light Drifteris an understatement. While Heart Machine released the in-universeSolar Ashin 2021, the upcoming launch ofHyper Light Breakermarks the first true follow-up toHyper Light Drifter, and it’s one of 2025’s most anticipated titles. To assist with transitioning fromHyper Light Drifter’s 2D world to a 3D rendition inBreaker, the team at Heart Machine utilized procedural generation, albeit in a way that affords greater control....

Quick Links Indiana Jones And The Great Circleserves up action and exploration straight out of the classic film franchise. Fans of the movies are sure to enjoyunraveling mysteries and exploring forgotten tombs.The game has multiple settings for difficulty, allowing you to adjust how unforgiving the action and puzzles are. This guide will follow the default moderate setting for puzzles. The search for the Stolen Cat Mummy will eventually bring you to the Vatican Underworld beneath the Tower of Nicholas V....

Summary InInfinity Nikki, picking up stylish outfits is a central theme while players make their way around the vast open world. From unlocking the Ability Outfits that are central to completing quests to finding the best options to win Styling Challenges, players have their work cut out for them. Many of these outfits are 4-star ensembles, and some offer better perks than others. It’s important that Nikki is always dressed for success so that she can win every challenge she takes on....

Summary Naughty Dog might have been riding on the success of itsUnchartedandThe Last of Usfranchises for some time now, but that hasn’t stopped the developer from working on something new.Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetmarks the first new IP for Naughty Dog since the release ofThe Last of Usin 2013, over ten years ago.Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetisn’t just a new IP for Naughty Dog, as its retro sci-fi bounty hunter RPG premise shows the developer venturing into largely unfamiliar territory as well....

Quick Links Long before Keanu Reeves became synonymous withJohn Wick, and right after his legendary outing as Neo inThe Matrix, he starred in an ambitious animatedsci-fiproject. Despite winning over critics and featuring an ensemble cast led by a visionary auteur, the film failed to break even at the box office. Someone like Richard Linklater adapting a Philip K. Dick sci-fi novel seems like a combination too unlikely to exist. But the director, best known for films likeDazed and Confusedand theBefore Sunrisetrilogy, surprised audiences in 2006 withA Scanner Darkly....

Summary When I think of a terrifying supernaturalhorrormovie, my mind goes to the 1999 releaseThe Sixth Sense, and I’m likely not the only one. The scenes featuring ghosts are some of the most stomach-churning and bone-chilling in the genre, and that remains true, even though more than 20 years have passed since the film was put out in theaters.There’s another movie that is a lot likeThe Sixth Sense, and that’s the Kevin Bacon filmStir of Echoes....