How I Plan to Set Up My Dream Dynasty in The Sims 4’s Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack

I was instantly captivated when Maxis released the initial gameplay trailer for The Sims 4‘s Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack. The features shown were incredibly appealing, particularly for players who love creating detailed stories with power dynamics, family drama, and a touch of playful mischief. It seemed like a really promising addition, even thoughtful in its design. I began making plans for how I’d play, but the second trailer sparked something more intense: I started plotting exactly how I would use the new features to create compelling narratives.

Amazon Cutting Invincible’s Most Controversial Love Story Ruins the Series

As a long-time reader of Invincible, I’ve noticed the show seems to shy away from some of the really tough, impactful moments from the comics. And honestly, a lot of us who love Debbie’s character are worried about seeing her development sidelined just to get back with Nolan, especially considering his past behavior. It’s a big part of what makes Invincible so compelling – the idea that even someone who’s messed up can earn redemption if they genuinely work for it and show they’ve changed. If the show cuts or alters Debbie and Nolan’s potential reunion, it feels like they’re sacrificing a really important theme – forgiveness and growth – just to avoid making viewers uncomfortable, and that’s the opposite of what the comic is all about.

25 Years After First Blowing Our Minds, Halo Is Having an Identity Crisis

Many fans feel the Halo series started to decline after Bungie, the studio behind the original Halo games (Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach included), moved on to create Destiny. Microsoft then handed the Halo franchise to a new team, 343 Industries, created specifically to continue the series. While 343 improved some of Halo’s gameplay, many believe they haven’t been able to capture the original spirit and vision of the games, leading to a decrease in the series’ popularity. Now, the question is: what caused Halo to change course, and how can 343 Industries, now known as Halo Studios, revitalize the franchise?

Yvonne Team Comp In Arknights Endfield

Yvonne is a powerful Cryo damage dealer, but she needs her teammates to consistently apply the Cryo status effect. Characters like Xaihi, Snowshine, and Last Rite work well with her in battle. The goal is to quickly build up three or four stacks of Cryo, then have Yvonne use her abilities to consume those stacks for a huge damage burst and convert the enemies to a ‘Solidified’ state. Applying Cryo also charges Yvonne’s ultimate ability, which she can then use on Solidified enemies for another massive damage attack.

Palia: All Sunburst Batterfly Locations

Need Sunburst Butterflies for later? We’ve got everything you need to know! This guide details all the confirmed spots where they spawn, offers helpful tips for catching bugs, and explains the best ways to use Sunburst Butterflies in Palia.

Highguard Could Be Making a Huge Change

As a fan, I have to say the way they released Highguard was… interesting, to say the least! They first showed it off at The Game Awards 2025, but after that, it was radio silence for months. It turns out they were planning a total shadow drop, kind of like what Apex Legends did. And it definitely got people talking – the game blew up on Steam right away with tons of reviews and players jumping in. But… it hasn’t been a smooth launch. A lot of those initial reviews were negative, and right now the game is sitting at a “Mixed” rating on Steam. Only about 43% of players are giving it a positive review, which is a tough spot to be in right after launch.

7 Anime MCs Better Than Boruto Uzumaki

Boruto Uzumaki is still developing as a compelling lead character, and many other anime protagonists are more well-rounded, have stronger personalities, and face greater obstacles in their journeys. These characters have truly captured the hearts of fans in a way that Boruto is still working towards.

ARC Raiders Dev Teases a Major Change for the Shredder

Embark Studios has revealed its content plan for ARC Raiders throughout 2026, starting with the “Headwinds” update on January 23rd, which introduced a new matchmaking system and map challenge. February’s “Shrouded Sky” update is even bigger, adding a new enemy type, Raider Deck progression, and map improvements. In March, the “Flashpoint” update will update the popular character Scrappy, along with another map condition and enemy. Finally, “Riven Tides” in April will introduce a completely new map and challenge, plus a significant new threat – potentially the long-anticipated Emperor. Beyond these major updates, Embark plans to consistently release smaller updates, cosmetic items, and other surprises to keep the game fresh and engaging.