Secret of Mana and Zelda inspired Hazelnut Bastille coming to Switch, with original Mana composer

Right on Hazelnut Bastillewasn’t on my radar previously, but with the announcement of a Switch port from developer Aloft Studios, it definitely is now. As revealed by Nintendo Life the project is aiming for a simultaneous release with PC (or “some months after”), and is billed as a “16-bit style” top-down RPG that emulates the era ofLink to the Past. However there’s certainty a pinch ofSecret of Manainspiration in there, asManacomposer Horoki Kikuta is confirmed as a contributor for the soundtrack as a “celebrity guest composer,” sharing the statement: “Hazelnut Bastilleis a wonderful looking retro-style game!...

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Mary Cohen

Splatoon 2 Halloween Event Announced

The Halloween season is in full swing, and gamers have a list of options to celebrate the spookiest time of the year. WithOverwatch,Fortnite, andPokemon Gosetting up special events this October, online competitive gaming has never been more festive. Not to be outdone,Splatoon 2is joining the fray with its very own Halloween-themed event, Nintendo announced today. Splatoon 2holds a different Splatfest event every month, but the aptly-titled Splatoween event brings a lot more to the table than a typical Splatfest....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Daniel Bullock

Star Wars' Complete Skywalker Family Tree

The Skywalker family has dominatedStar Warsfrom the very beginning, and these seven characters represent the entire Skywalker bloodline seen inStar Warsmovies and TV showsthus far. WhileAnakin Skywalker’sStar Warstimelinehas arguably had the most influence, the whole family has driven the franchise, even outside the Skywalker Saga. There are also a few ‘honorary’ members of the Skywalker family tree, such as Ahsoka Tano, who was essentially a little sister to Anakin, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, who was both a brother and father figure to Anakin and had a lasting impact on Anakin, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia Organa....

July 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1376 words · Amber Thornton

Stardew Valley: How to Catch Pufferfish

InStardew Valley,players will have to collect materials for recipes, buildings, tools, and more. One of the items that players will want to learn tocollect areStardew Valleyfishesof all types, including thePufferfish. Stardew Valley’s Pufferfish Although notone ofStardew Valley’s best fish, there still are several recipes that require this round, spikey fish. The Pufferfish is part of the Specialty Fish Bundle, and it can be used in several recipes. To makeMaki Rolls,Sashimi, andQuality Fertilizer, players will need a fish of any type, and the Pufferfish makes a great ingredient since it’s not needed for much of anything else....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Tammy Vance

System Shock Remake Development is Taking a Break

After releasing an enhanced version of the originalSystem Shockback in 2015, Night Dive Studios decided to move forward with a full-fledged remake.Since being delayed into 2018, there has been little news on the remake, but we now know that development on it has temporarily paused, and the team put on hiatus. This was announced on Kickstarter by Night Dive Studios CEO Stephen Kick. According to Kick, development of theSystem Shockremake has suffered from scope creep, meaning that it has become a much larger project than originally intended....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Isaac Lee

The Bold And The Beautiful Actor Reaches A Seriously Impressive Milestone After 35 Years

The Bold and the Beautifullegacy star Kimberlin Brown celebrates a jaw-dropping milestone that feels almost impossible. The star has played the role of villainess Sheila Carter for 35 years. She debuted thecharacter inThe Young and the Restlessin 1990, before first appearing inThe Bold and the Beautifulin 1992. During her three and a half decades in the role, Brown has scooped a Soap Opera Digest Award, as well as a nomination for a Daytime Emmy....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Anthony Levy

The Evil Within 3 to Be Announced at E3 2019?

E3 2019is just over one week away, and this year’s expo is certain to give fans a closer look at a bevy of highly anticipated titles, such asBorderlands 3andCyberpunk 2077. However, E3 is not only about sharing more details on previously announced projects, and developers will undoubtedly use this year’s event as a platform to reveal entirely new games as well. While it is difficult to say exactly what these new games will be, some are now wondering ifThe Evil Within 3might be one of them....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · George Foster

The First Big DLC For Assassin's Creed Shadows Might Not Have What Fans Want

The first DLC expansion forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis on the horizon, but it will not contain a heavily requested feature, which is sure to disappoint some fans.Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas been long-confirmed to be getting ahuge DLC expansion calledClaws of Awaji. The expansion is reportedly adding 10 hours of new content, a new enemy type, a new weapon type, new skills, new gear, and new abilities. But it looks like fans will be waiting a bit longer to play with their friends....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Amy Bailey

The Gilded Age Season 3 Returning Cast & New Character Guide

HBO’sThe Gilded Agereturns for season 3 after a two-year wait, but luckilym audiences will be able to catch up with all their favorite characters along with a few new additions to the series' cast.The Gilded Ageseason 3follows the residents of New York City high society into 1884, where the world continues changing fast, and some characters take on more power than ever.The Gilded Age’s season 2 endingsaw Bertha Russell win the opera war, at a cost to her daughter, and Ada Forte become the new head of the Van Rhijn-Brook family....

July 19, 2025 · 10 min · 2066 words · Lisa Weber DVM

The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Finale's Returning Characters Explained

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Handmaid’s Tale season 6, episode 10, “The Handmaid’s Tale.“The Handmaid’s Taleseason 6, episode 10 - the show’s series finale - finally brought back Alexis Bledel as Emily Malek.Bledel leftThe Handmaid’s Taleafter season 4, with it later revealed that her character had returned to Gilead to continue fighting against the regime that had taken over the United States. That was where it left things, though, and through most of season 6, it seemed as though Emily’s fate would be left unaddressed....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Martin Burns

The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Reveals A Big June & Nick Parallel That Sets Up Their Next Reunion

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Handmaid’s Tale season 6, episode 5, “Janine.“June Osborne and Nick Blaine are once again on the path to reuniting inThe Handmaid’s Tale. The pair of star-crossed lovers have already parted ways once this year, but with Elisabeth Moss and Max Minghella such key parts ofThe Handmaid’s Tale’s cast, the show cannot resist finding ways to bring them back together. That’s particularly true now June is back in Gilead....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Jason Morgan

The Shining & IT Crossover TV Show Confirmed In Major Stephen King Universe Development

HBO’sITprequel,Welcome to Derry, will feature Derry residents from theITbook, including one fan-favorite character from another bestselling Stephen King novel. Although mostStephen King booksare hits, few are as pervasive as the 1986 bookIT. The movie adaptations ofITandIT: Chapter Twotook the world by storm, allowing fans to fall in love with the Losers Club and Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise. Luckily, fans will get a prequel to the story withIt: Welcome to Derry,which explores the origins of Pennywise and his previous terror of Derry, Maine....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Brian Jackson

This Alienware Monitor Has a 500 Hz Refresh Rate

You’ve heard ofhigh refresh rate144 Hz and even 240 Hz monitors, and you might have even seen a couple of 360 Hz options. But what about 500 Hz? It might seem ridiculous, but it’s now a reality. 🎉 The Alienware AW2524H Gaming Monitor is aHow-To Geek Best of CES 2023 award winner! Make sure to check out our full list of winners to learn more about exciting products coming in 2023....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Lori Williams