Summary The concept ofreal-time combatis a mixed bag for some people, and it can mean a totally different thing to others. In this sense, it just means combat that takes place in real-time as opposed to turn-based or long waiting times between turns or rounds. Strategy games often have such a huge scope that the combat can be overlooked; however,real-time combat makesfor an exhilarating tactical experience. Not only does real-time combat enhance immersion and create a totally unique experience, but it also strengthens the tactical elements of strategy games, allowing for a wider exploration of combat techniques....

What exactly is an Innovation Center, anyway? Last week, I mysteriously vanished from the web. And when I resurfaced, I was at Logitech’s Daniel Borel Innovation Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, of all places. There’s something I never thought I’d be able to say. With around 30 other writers and video personalities who cover games, tech, and everything in between, we toured some of the company’s R&D labs. Going in, I — and most everyone else I chatted with, as it turned out — didn’t entirely know what to expect....

Pew pew for the kids MAGFest is a convention ofmany awesome things, and this year, they’ve combined two of my favorite things ever:Mega Man, and Child’s Play. The fine folksat Half Empty Energy Tankare now running a 72-hourMega Mancharity marathon to benefit Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play charity. They’ll be pew pewing through everything fromMega Manto theXseries and beyond as they trek through this giant three day affair. Be sure and catch the stream, as you may get to see our very ownTony Ponceget hisMega Manon!...

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Stick season 1, episode 7.Owen Wilson’sStickhas had some rough episodes in the past few weeks, but episode 7 finally helped the show remember why it’s a great replacement forTed Lasso. Despite its 80% score onRotten Tomatoes,Stickhas had some problems in recent weeks.Reviews forStickepisode 5, for example, signaled that the show was in a real low point, and episode 6 wasn’t much better. Part of the reason viewers may be disappointed withStickis because it was compared toTed Lasso....

The Sims 4is hosting a limited-time login event, and it gives players the opportunity to unlock free unique Build Mode items, cosmetic items, and even a new trait. It is unknown if these items will be sold in the future as part of a DLC pack, but for now, players who participate in the Happy at Home login event can obtain all of them for free. This guide will tell players everything they need to know about the Happy at Home login event so they can verify that they grab everything available during this time - this is an opportunity they won’t want to miss out on....

This article contains discussions about suicide and sexual assault. Dark humor is a very tricky tightrope to walk, particularly in the world of domestic storytelling, with movies likeDanny DeVito’sThe War of the RosesandHarold and Maudebeing some of my personal favorites of the subgenre. WithThe Trouble with Jessica, co-writer/director Matt Winn is clearly aiming to follow in those footsteps with his and co-writer James Handel’s mix of a serious plot and pitch black humor, though it really falls flat....

Good old Knack At first glance, this weekend’s North AmericanPlayStation Network Flash Salemight seem lackluster. Admittedly, some of these gamesareshowing their age. But as far as pricing, everything’s $5 and under, so unlike some of the recent sales, no one title is going to break the bank here. Even though getting into the PlayStation 4re-release ofDark Cloud 2right now is a bad idea for me in terms of timing (I don’t just want to “add it to the pile” and forget about it), that’s what I’m eying....

Abbott Elementarymay be losing an actor soon, and the ABC series might not survive it. Despite enviable success, Abbott Elementary star and creator Quinta Brunson is interested in trying new things, and her pioneering spirit could negatively impact the show’s future. Quinta plays Janine Teagues — a teacher at the titular school who embodies the series' sunny spirit. Ahead ofAbbott Elementaryseason 5, she and the rest of the cast mingled with fans at the2025 San Diego Comic-Con International....

Animal Kingdomis a highly underrated crime drama now available on Netflix, and with six seasons, it offers plenty of thrilling episodes for people looking for something new.Animal Kingdomhas finally come to Netflix in the summer of 2025, andthere’s never been a better time to catch the gritty drama. Based on the movie of the same namethat came out in 2010, the TNTAnimal Kingdomsix-season seriesmoves the setting from Melbourne, Australia, to Oceanside, California, but expands the lore of the series....

Barely sexy neon lighting will remain Several weeks ago,we reported on Ubisoft’s plansto make alterations to its strategic online shooterRainbow Six Siege. These aesthetic changes would remove bloodstains, sexual references, gambling references and skulls fromSiege’smaps, menus and even its HUDs. The belief was that this was being done in preparation for the title’s launch in Asia, with Ubisoft stating that they wanted one singular, global version ofSiegeto work with. Fans were quick to voice their displeasure at the proposed changes, and it appears that those voices have been heard, as Ubisoft has decided against the alterations....

If you’ve finishedVirgin Riverand are looking for something similar, giveHart of Dixiea chance, a series that came out eight years earlier.Virgin Riveris confirmed to be returning for season 7, and though an exact date has yet to be set, filming did begin in March 2025, which could suggest a fall 2025 release date. For those who have been followingVirgin Rivercarefully, watching Mel Monroe navigate life in the remote Northern California town, they’re probably all caught up....

The DCEU has had a seemingly neverending string of issues in the last few years, from poorly performing movies and critical bombs to the controversy surrounding key franchise stars. There has been little cohesion between films and constant release schedule changes haven’t helped the establishment of an actual cinematic universe. Of course, the recent merger between Warner Bros. and Discovery hasn’t helped matters, with new CEO David Zaslav looking to completely shake up the structure and programming of not only the studio’s television programming but also the direction and focus of the whole DCEU....

At the box office this weekend,Sinnershas set multiple records whileThe Accountant 2has failed to dominate the incoming movies thanks to a surprise hit re-release. The latter title is the belated sequel to the 2016 Ben Affleck movieThe Accountant, which saw the two-time Oscar winner playing autistic action hero Christian Wolff. Many of the movie’s original stars returned, including Jon Bernthal, J. K. Simmons, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson, though Affleck’s original co-star Anna Kendrick was absent....