Marvel's Avengers: Who is Maestro?

In the upcoming War Table forMarvel’s Avengers, players will finally get information on the next-gen versions of the game alongside an update on Hawkeye’s DLC. While learning about how Clint Barton plays will likely be the most exciting bit of theWar Tablefor many players, players will likely be caught off guard by the villain he is fighting. Though he looks like a version of The Hulk, Maestro’s backstory is incredibly interesting....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Janice Carpenter

Microsoft Reportedly Preparing to Cut Thousands of Jobs

As mass layoffs become standard practice at companies throughout the tech industry, a new report suggests thatMicrosoftmay be the next tech juggernaut looking to eliminate thousands of positions. The news of the potential cuts at the company, known to gamers worldwide for its Xbox brand, comes as competitors in the gaming space likeAmazon’s Luna announce layoffsof their own. With its Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and Xbox brand, Microsoft’s products have become a familiar sight in offices and game rooms worldwide....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Nicole Armstrong

Mushoku Tensei: The Teleport Incident, Explained

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation, now streaming onHuluandCrunchyroll. The first turning point in Rudeus' story inMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnationis undoubtedly theTeleport Incident, also known as the Metastasis Event, which affected the entirety of the Fittoa Region in the Asura Kingdom. In this tragic turn of events, Rudeus, Eris, and a large portion of the region’s populace — including their families — were either teleported randomly to various parts of the world....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Robert Winters

Netflix and Roblox Teaming Up for New Digital Theme Park

Summary Robloxand Netflix have announced that the two companies are collaborating on a new digital amusement park experience calledNetflix Nextworld.Robloxand Netflix have teamed up multiple times in the past, with the streaming platform having created its own group and world to promote various shows. Some of the shows Netflix has promoted include the likes ofSonic Prime,Stranger Things, and more through special events. These special events usually gave fans an experience inRobloxthat replicated the world of the show that was being promoted....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Tiffany Perez

New York Times Strands Clues and Solution for July 11, 2025

Strandshas a whole new puzzle for you to try and figure out today. This extreme word-search puzzle is a pretty challenging one; even if you have been playing for a while and know therules of Strandspretty well, this one can still trip you up. So if you don’t like the in-game hint system, but you still want some form of help on this one, you can find all sorts of hints in the article below....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Ms. Elizabeth Harris

October 18 Will Be a Big Day for Halo Infinite Players

Summary Halo Infinitehas had quite the divisive year and a half. WhenHalo Infinitefirst launched back in November 2021, initial reactions from both fans and critics were very positive, claiming that the game was a long-awaited return to form for the franchise. ButHalo Infinite’s ambitious live-service modelhas been its unfortunate downfall, since 343 Industries hasn’t supported the game with nearly enough content. Things might be looking up forHalo Infinitenow. Slowly but surely, 343 Industries is makingHalo Infinitethe game it always should have been, and the game that fans have always wanted....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Jason Gonzales

Pokemon GO: All Field Research Task and Rewards (May 2021)

The summer is nearly here and it is time forPokemon GOplayers to start exploring their communities and seeing what content has changed during the monthly rotation. At the very least, the arrival of May will mean that there is a new month full of rotating tasks and rewards for trainers to enjoy. The full list of May 2021 tasks and rewards are available now, so players can find out what daily challenges are going to be in store for them as they complete the all the events onthe May calendar ofPoGOevents....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Kent Malone

Pokemon: The Toughest Battle Ash Ever Had & Why He Lost

Ash has faced-off against tons of talented trainers throughout hisPokemonjourney. Though the young trainer from Pallet Town has gained a reputation among thePokemonfan base as someone who constantly comes short in big moments, Ash has never shown a lack of effort in his quest to become a Pokemon Master. Ash, Pikachu, and their many companions have come face-to-face with some of the most talented trainers thePokemonanime has to offer. There have been plenty of wins to celebrate, but the losses seem to leave a longer-lasting impression....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Dustin Lang

Resident Evil Village DLC Adds New Story Content, Makes Lady Dimitrescu Playable

One of the biggest announcements from the recent Capcom Showcase was the reveal of the long-awaitedResident Evil VillageDLC. Capcom first announced theResident Evil VillageDLC expansionlast year after the game launched to strong reviews and sales, and now fans finally know when exactly they’ll be able to play it and what it will entail. As announced by Capcom, theResident Evil VillageDLC is releasing October 28 in the form of the Winters' Expansion....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Alexis Griffin

Skater XL Marks the Return of Mainstream Skateboarding Games

Skateboarding games seemed to dip out of the gaming spotlight around the turn of the decade. Even thoughTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5came out in 2015, the game was largely panned and didn’t sell well compared to its superstar predecessors. The other EA powerhouse skateboarding franchise,Skate, had its last mainline release in 2010. Since then, likely due to the waning popularity of skating in general, there just weren’t any more skateboarding games being made....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Diana Sanders

Sony Reveals Two PS5-Ready TVs

Sony has just announced two TVs that are a part of the new “Ready for Playstation 5” designation, offering game-ready models and features that will support thePlayStation 5at launch later this year. The PS5-friendly designation is being applied to one 4K model line and one 8K model, and will have features tailored specifically to the new console’s high-resolution, high frame rate gaming andnext-gen capabilities. The first model is the Sony Bravia X900H, a 4K Android TV that starts at $999 for the 55-inch model, but is also available in larger sizes: 65, 75, and 85-inch sizes, with prices going all the way up to $2,799 for the biggest model....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · David Owens

Starfield Player Builds Impressive Ship That Looks Like a Giant Spider

Summary A creativeStarfieldplayer has crafted and showcased a ship that looks like a giant spider. The ingenuity ofStarfieldplayers has once again shone through, this time in crafting a starship that defies conventional shapes, capturing the attention of fellow players who engaged in a discussion about the ship’s true insect-like nature. Bethesda’s sprawling space exploration game has been a breeding ground for ingenuity andimaginative ship design inStarfield. The community’s creativity seemingly knows no limits, consistently pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved within the game....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Linda Johnson

Study Finds Video Games Boost Literacy, Emotional Well-Being in Kids

Numerous studies have come along in recent years shooting down the claim thatvideo games cause violent behaviorin their players. While recent evidence indicates that parents likely don’t have to worry about this, studies are also revealing that there are some ways that gamers - especially kids - can benefit from regular gaming. It wasn’t all too long ago that many were quick to argue that video games were a waste of children’s time, but more evidence seems to be emerging that suggests the opposite....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Natalie Lamb