10 Years Later: Was The Force Awakens Really That Bad?

The Star Wars prequels, released in the early 2000s, weren’t universally loved, but I was young when The Phantom Menace came out, and it sparked my lifelong love for the series. I can see why people criticize them, but they hold a special place for me. Growing up, Star Wars was a huge part of my life, introducing me to the wonder of movies and feeding my passion for video games. I spent countless hours playing The Force Unleashed on my PSP and watching The Clone Wars on TV. So, when The Force Awakens was announced right before my 18th birthday, I was thrilled. I didn’t realize then that this film would start another set of movies that people would strongly disagree about.

Solo Leveling’s Ending Is Being Changed, And It’s Getting Even Better

The anime adaptation of Solo Leveling is brand new, having just begun in 2024. However, the story itself has a long history, starting as a web novel in 2016 – almost a decade ago! This web novel was then turned into a manhwa in 2018, which ran until 2021. Both the original web novel and the manhwa have now concluded, and while the story is beloved by many, the final arc has received some criticism over time.

Open-World Games You’ll Play for Hours Without Realizing

It’s easy to get tired of open-world games if you play them often – that’s true of any game genre, really. But when you do want that kind of freedom to explore, nothing else quite hits the spot. With so many open-world titles available, choosing one can be overwhelming. So, I’ve put together a few recommendations that I think you’ll really lose yourself in. They certainly had that effect on me!

Dispatch Update Just Fixed One of Its Most Annoying Problems

The game Dispatch has quickly become popular, thanks to its talented voice cast featuring stars like Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, and Erin Yvette. This success led to a nomination for Best Debut Indie Game at the 2025 Game Awards in December. Despite being developed by a newer studio, AdHoc, the game had a few initial problems. The team is working to fix these, including a frustrating glitch that affected many players.

Resident Evil Survival Unit Beginner Guide

This guide offers essential tips for new players of this mobile game. It covers everything from managing resources and currencies to combat strategies, helping you survive the T-Virus outbreak in Raccoon City from a unique viewpoint and avoid common pitfalls.

Optimism Plummets 16%-Bears Rule the Roost!

The bulls are eyeing the throne, but they’re more interested in a nap than a battle 🐂. They’ve shown interest, but not enough to make the bears sweat. The bears? They’re lounging like they own the place. 🐻‍❄️

9 Kirby Characters That Should’ve Been In Air Riders

I usually don’t complain about good things, and this game has a fantastic roster of characters from all throughout the Kirby series. Still, there are a few characters I was hoping to see included. Since we likely won’t get any future updates with more characters, this might be wishful thinking, but it’s fun to imagine what could be!

Frieren Receives Major Update Ahead Of Season 2

Frieren Season 2 is officially coming in January 2026! A new trailer has already been released, giving fans a sneak peek at the returning characters. With the premiere date approaching, it’s unlikely we’ll see many more trailers before then.