MW3 fans demand removal of “cheesy” weapon that “ruins” game

MW3 fans demand removal of “cheesy” weapon that “ruins” game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans are calling for the removal of Riot Shields in the game as they believe they are “way too cheesy” and are “ruining games.” Modern Warfare 3is here, and it’s quickly earned recognition as one of thebest versions of Call of Duty multiplayer in recent years. Despite negative feedback from some critics,particularly around the game’s campaign, it seems that the multiplayer salvaged everything....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Ann Burke

MW3 shotgun dominates close-range in Warzone but hardly anyone is using it

MW3 shotgun dominates close-range in Warzone but hardly anyone is using it You don’t often see shotguns in Warzone anymore, and gone are the days of the “doof doof” dominating in Verdansk. Now, though, this shotty is secretly dominating in close-range fights, especially in Resurgence on Rebirth Island. Shotguns can be a formidable opponent to come up against in Warzone, especially when they’re in the right hands, but with current weapon balancing, it’s not always easy to thrive with one....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Steven Clarke

Oscars be damned! The Lighthouse was one of the best films of the year

In a year in whichParasiteandJokerare bothnominated for Best Picture, it’s clear that issues of class and our increasingly stratified, consumption-driven society —late capitalismas the internet calls it — aresubjects that interest moviegoers. It’s a shame, then, that the Academy, and the critical discourse in general, have overlooked one of the year’s most intense examinations of drudgery and workplace power dynamics: Robert Eggers’The Lighthouse. The follow-up to Eggers’ 17th-century religious horror filmThe Witch,The Lighthousewas similarly advertised as a horror film; the trailer, depicting two men plagued by madness and tentacles on a desolate New England shore, carried the pungent aroma of Lovecraft....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Randall Jones Jr.

Raising A Child In Stardew Valley Is More Rewarding Than Ever Thanks To New Mod

Summary When it comes to starting a family inStardew Valley,this new mods feels like an almost essential install given the realism it brings to raising a child. Generally speaking, having children inStardew Valleyis a fairly basic process that sees the Farmer and their spouse stuck in a time bubble as their infant never really ages past being a baby. It can be underwhelming for those who want a sytem that better encapsulates the joy of bringing up kids, which is where this handy add-on comes into effect....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · John Thornton

Ratatan successfully transforms an 18-year-old PSP classic into something new

I don’t quite understand why we’re in a sudden Patapon revival, but I can’t complain about it. The cult rhythm game, in which players control an army of weird little dudes to the beat of music, will return this year withPatapon 1+2 Replay.That would be exciting enough for fans, but the bigger development is that the series is getting a full-on spiritual successor.Ratatanpicks up where Patapon left off, bringing back that series’ colorful visuals and musical action....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Jeffrey Hoffman

Red Dead Online tips and tricks

Though much ofRed Dead Redemption 2’splayer base has been infatuated with its single-player component, a huge portion of its audience has stuck around forRed Dead Online— the multiplayer adventure. In it, players can complete jobs, hunt, play poker, become bounty hunters, and live their best life, all while playing with others in a huge world. It’s very similar to the single-player mode, but with an ever-changing list of things to do....

June 25, 2025 · 17 min · 3411 words · Matthew King

Returning Pokemon TCG player is “instantly hooked” after the first pack in 20 years

Returning Pokemon TCG player is “instantly hooked” after the first pack in 20 years Afterdrawing a Gen 1 favorite from the Scarlet & Violet: 151 sets, this Pokemon fan was once again “hooked” after 20 years. A new Pokemon TCG stan was born after they pulled a very special full-art Gen 1Pokemon. The card was designed by artist Yoriyuki Ikegami, one of the new designers showcased inThe Pokemon Company’s Artists of the Year 2023....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · John Saunders

Rings Of Power Season 2 Images Introduce New LOTR Character With Potential Tolkien Canon Connection

Rings Of Power Season 2’s Deadly Battle Between Elves & Sauron’s Armies Teased By Showrunners: “Big Players May Not Make It Out Alive” Summary The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 is introducing a new character with potentially significant ties to J.R.R. Tolkien’s lore. Other new characters have already been confirmed to be in season 2 of the Prime Video series, includingRory Kinnear as Tom Bombadil, a fan-favorite in Tolkien’s writing....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Anthony Alvarez

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review: A bite out of Apple

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ The wearable space is a tough place to make a name with heavyweights like Fitbit and Apple crowding the area, but Samsung’s managed to do so with its ever-improving and oft-expanding Galaxy Watch lineup. The originalGalaxy Watch Activerounded out the roster as a sleek wearable that was stylish, fitness-focused, and inexpensive....

June 25, 2025 · 12 min · 2399 words · Tanner Miller III

Samsung’s cheap Galaxy S24 alternative is seriously tempting

If you don’t want to pay out for the shinySamsung Galaxy S24, but still want a great new Samsung smartphone, then theGalaxy A55could be for you. It keeps the same cool design as the expensive Galaxy S24, but as the specification is more sensible (and there’s none of theGalaxy AIstuff) the price stays low. What’s more, there’s a second, even cheaper new phone from Samsung to consider too. The Galaxy A55 is the successor to theGalaxy A54, a phone we really liked, and that’s why we are very tempted by the updated version for 2024....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Jerry Smith

Samsung’s new soundbars adjust settings to onscreen content in real time

Samsung took the wraps off a series of two newhome theater soundbarsthat have a unique feature: They can automatically adjust their EQ and other settings to provide a better sound experience based on the video that is displayed on the screen. The HW-Q70R (price unannounced) andHW-Q60R($500), developed in conjunction with Harman Kardon (whichSamsung bought in 2017), both feature wireless subwoofers, and Samsung’s new Adaptive Sound Mode. “Through Adaptive Sound, which understands the sound and optimizes it according to the scene, listeners can enjoy even more realistic sound for every genre of content,” Jongsuk Chu, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, said in anews release....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Kaitlin Moore

Sister Wives: Signs Meri Brown Was A Wicked Stepmother To Paedon

Summary Meri Brownhas been reinventing herself since the previous season ofSister Wives, but it doesn’t change her treatment of Paedon Brown. As the first wife of Kody Brown, Meri only had one child, Leon Brown. However, she was involved in the lives of Janelle Brown, Christine Brown, and Robyn Brown’s children. The Brown family functioned as one unit, with theSister Wivestaking on different roles. Where Janelle worked outside the home, Meri and Christine took on household tasks, including rearing children....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · Jessica Scott

Star Trek: Discovery Beat The Breen With A Season 4 Callback

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Discovery’s Season 5 & Series Finale - “Life, Itself” Summary The USS Discovery battled the Breen inStar Trek: Discovery’s series finale, and the fight ended with a shoutout toDiscoveryseason 4. ThroughoutStar Trek:Discovery’sseason 5, Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and her crew have been searching for the powerful and potentially dangerous technology of the Progenitors.Thanks to renegade courier Moll (Eve Harlow), the Breen learned of this treasure and also wanted to get their hands on it....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Victoria Rios