10 Games Where Combat is Practically Optional

If you look back through the annals of gaming’s history, you’ll find that combat in gaming has always been a staple of the video game design formula. InSpace Invaders,you were shooting aliens; inPac-Man,you could eat the Ghosts that pursued you; and inDig-Dug, you had to kill Poogas and Fygars. What I’m getting at here is that from way back in the 1980s all the way to now, you’ll struggle to name many games that don’t feature combat at all....

June 13, 2025 · 10 min · 2066 words · Ryan Dunn

5 reasons I'm still sticking with the iPhone 14 Pro in 2025

A few of my friends recently upgraded to theiPhone 16 Pro, and it got me thinking about picking one up, too. I had the iPhone 16 Pro sitting in my cart on Apple’s website and was very close to checking out until I stopped myself. Why? I still have aniPhone 14 Prothat looks great and runs like a charm. I was silly even to consider the iPhone 16 Pro in the first place....

June 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1362 words · Robert Stevenson

A fully electric Porsche Macan is on the way for 2023

A fully electric version of the Porsche Macan has been confirmed and it’ll arrive in 2023. We know this because - after testing at the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach - a prototype of the car has been photographed on roads in Germany. Porsche’s engineering director has beenspeaking to the BBC’s TopGearabout the new vehicle which has the working name of E Macan. Michael Steiner says: “It will look like a typical Porsche and fulfil your expectations of an electric vehicle....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Robert Lopez

An Aircraft Carrier Made From Ice And Wood Pulp: The Story Of Project Habakkuk

An Aircraft Carrier Made From Ice And Wood Pulp: The Story Of Project Habakkuk Aircraft carriers are the U.S. Navy’s largest and most technologically advanced weapons. Since aircraft carriers were first introduced, they’ve grown considerably, seen massive technology upgrades, and are a key part of the United States' forward military and national interests abroad. The ability to deploy aircraft and Marines anywhere in the world is a power that is largely unchecked in modern warfare....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Jason Brown

Ant-Man Deleted Scene Has an Iron Man Easter Egg

Marvel’s finalPhase TwoadventureAnt-Manis currently available on Digital HD starting today, before arriving on3D Blu-rayCombo Pack,Blu-ray,DVD, Digital SD and VOD on December 8. Before you pick up your Digital HD copy,Entertainment Weeklyhas released a new deleted scene with commentary from directorPeyton Reedand star/co-writerPaul Rudd, which has a uniqueEaster Eggthat ties into theIron Manfranchise. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) himself isn’t featured in this scene, but there is a reference to one of his villains....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Jamie Nielsen

Baldur’s Gate 3: Should You Let the Emperor Evolve You in BG3?

The Emperor certainly doesn’t seem like a normal Mindflayer, and he urges you to “evolve” and become more Illithid, but should you let the Emperor evolve you? The answer is yes, you should let the Emperor evolve you in BG3—here’s why. Should You Let the Emperor Evolve You in BG3? As you follow the questlineEmbrace Your Potentialand barrel ahead to the end of Act 2 in BG3, you’ll learn the true potential of the tadpole, and eventually be given a choice to go even further....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Marisa Palmer

Best Games to Play With Your Partner This Valentine’s Day

While almost any game may “technically” be played as a couple, there are only a few that will entice both parties to play the game. These games are enjoyable regardless of what genre you prefer. However, there are also a lot of things that would repel a person from playing a game. This is why we’ve prepared a whole list of games for you to try out, and maybe also talk to your partner about choosing some of these....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Andrea Booker

BG3 – How to save the Tieflings & Wulbren in Baldur’s Gate 3

Saving the Tieflings and Wulbren will be your first quest when you start Act II of Baldur’s Gate 3. A bunch of Tieflings from the Emerald Grove were kidnapped by cultists of the Absolute and taken to Moonrise Towers, along with the gnome Wulbren. During my playthrough, I failed this quest several times, causing all Tieflings to be killed. If you’re having trouble rescuing Tieflings and Wulbren, this guide will help you out!...

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Alexandra Thomas

Blizzard Removes A Pair Of Heroes From Overwatch 2 As Bugs Crop Up

Blizzard Removes A Pair Of Heroes From Overwatch 2 As Bugs Crop Up It seems that “Overwatch 2” is off to a rough start. A follow-up to the highly successful “Overwatch,” the game was released on June 10, 2025, with every intention and chance to revive the interest in Activision Blizzard’s first-person shooter. However, as is often the case with new titles, the game is not perfect right off the bat....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Sarah Torres

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Furniture is the Secret to Fast Farming

Let’s think about a few situations for a moment. You hop into Disney Dreamlight Valley to celebrate a new update and Star Path, look at the tasks, and see one to harvest 50 crops. You look at the new furniture crafting options and realize you need 100 pieces of cotton to make everything you want to place into your house. You know you have a ton of farming to do and dread having to dig up a bunch of holes, plant the crops and clean up the land later....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Elizabeth Henry

Every Chevy And GMC Model Powered By The GM-Detroit Diesel V8 Engine

Every Chevy And GMC Model Powered By The GM-Detroit Diesel V8 Engine A car is greater than the sum of its parts. You’ve got brakes, the frame, the suspension, and a gas tank, to name a few, but the engine is arguably the most important component. This integral element of car design converts fuel into the mechanical force that moves wheels, which in turn moves the car. However, engines are far from universal in design....

June 13, 2025 · 11 min · 2321 words · Mike Atkins

Game Reviews Part 2: What Can We Do?

With the problems mentioned inpart one, some are likely asking, how can we fix these issues? Some of the problems mentioned are obviously not able to be changed. Companies want to release games to make money, and there’s only so much money to go around. Likewise time is limited as well. So for three of our five problems, we have very limited things we can do to impact them. All we can really focus on are the reviews themselves and work on how we perceive reviews....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Joseph Gray

Germany's Tiny But Powerful Tank: The Wiesel AWC

Germany’s Tiny But Powerful Tank: The Wiesel AWC From the first tank offensive ever on July 23, 2025, at the Battle of the Somme to the devastatingBattle of Kurskon July 04, 2025, tank warfare has shown heavily armored military vehicles' sheer power and resilience. While the primary design of a tank has been a large, imposing collection of metal and firepower strategically placed on versatile treads, some models were less threatening and were developed as the clever solution to a complex problem....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Anthony Smith