SSD Vs. HDD: Which Is Better?

Quick Links If you’ve ever gone laptop or desktop shopping, you’ve probably come across SSDs (Solid-State Drives) and HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) when looking at storage choices. And if you’ve done even a little Googling, you’ve likely seen some heated debates between SSD fans raving about speed and HDD diehards talking about affordability. But what’s really the core difference between these two storage types, and which one is best for you?...

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1473 words · Danielle Owen

Star Wars Outlaws Director Admits Insta-Fail Stealth MIssions Are "Unfair"

Summary Star Wars Outlaws' creative director, Julian Gerighty, has admitted that the early game insta-fail stealth sections are “unfair” and revealed that a patch is on the way to make them more forgiving. One of the main things that separatesStar WarsOutlaws from other recent games in the franchise is that it has you playing as a Force-less scoundrelinstead of a lightsaber-wielding Jedi like Cal Kestis. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, thatKay Vess is much less of a powerhouse and has to rely on her wits and cunning to get out of sticky situations....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Brooke Buchanan

Stardew Valley Glitch Gives Players Two Chickens From One Void Egg

Summary Stardew Valleydeveloper Eric Barone (better known as Concerned Ape) has been tinkering with the game for so long that you’d assume that every single possible problem that could arise while playing had been snuffed out ages ago.He’s put his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, on pause so many timesthat I’ve lost count, and he’s even stated thathe could see himself working on the game forever. However, even the most diligent of developers can let one or two bugs slip through the cracks, though Stardew Valley players will be hoping that a very rare onethat seemingly affects Void Eggswill go unnoticed for now....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Jason Little

The Best Anime About Time Travel

Summary Traversing time is one of the most popular tropes in fiction, andanimeis no exception. With the amount of stories revolving around the same theme, you’d expect there to be repetition. While there are certainly flops, most stories keep on finding new ways of keeping the trope fresh. From wholesome coming-of-age stories to psychological thrillers and Isekai, there’s a seemingly infinite number of good shows to choose from. 8The Tatami Galaxy Going Back In Time For A Cooler College Life Have you ever regretted the past, and wished you could change it?...

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1041 words · Stephanie Williams

The Best Commanders In Foundations Jumpstart

Summary Magic: The Gathering’sJumpstart sets are not just a great way to learn how to play, they also often combine creative new cards with much-needed reprints. Foundations Jumpstart, the third such set, is no exception to that. Foundations Jumpstart includes plenty of cards vying for your attention as the head of your next commander deck. Whether it’s an ol’ faithful getting a new printing, or a brand new commander offering up new opportunities, it wouldn’t be Jumpstart without some eyecatching legendary creatures thrown in....

July 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1547 words · Greg Lee

The Best Extra Deck Monsters For Any Deck In Yu-Gi-Oh!

If you want to be aYu-Gi-Oh! TCGchampion, then you need to build a solid deck that can tackle any situation. Many archetypes have their own specific Extra Deck cards that can be used as part of your endboard or as a way to break your opponent’s board. However, there are also cards that you can put in your Extra Deck that can be used in any deck to make them stronger....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Lisa Kim

The Best Game Of Each Year Of The 2000s

Summary The 2000s was an important time in gaming history. The decade saw the release of the PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii, making it the time when several of the most famous consoles ever were released. Along with them came a slew of outstanding games to play on the systems. Series like Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, and Final Fantasy continued to build their legacies, while the likes of Halo, Assassin’s Creed, and Call of Duty began their own....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Brian Lowe

The Best Laws To Enact First In Frostpunk 2

There’s a lot to do at the beginning of a campaign inFrostpunk 2.Whether you’re playing in Story Mode or Utopia Builder, your city will be in a tenuous position. Nearly every resource will be in deficit, and without careful planning and execution you’re only a few years away from defeat. One great way to close the gap and stabilize from the starting situation is to pass Laws in the Council. If you aren’t sure which proposals to put forth, or which ones are worth negotiating with hesitant delegates for, consider the following picks....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Amy Rogers

The Best Skills For Each Character In Metal Slug Tactics

Metal Slug Tacticstakes the popular franchise into a whole different genre, combining tactical gameplay with roguelike features that breathe new life into the series with turn-based combat. That allows characters to have their own specialties, which is extremely helpful in planning strategies for the many missions available. All nine protagonistshave different loadouts that radically change the way you’re able to use them on the battlefield. On top of that, they also have a wide array of unique Skills at their disposal, and picking the best ones each time you level your characters up is key to winning many runs in Metal Slug Tactics....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Terry Choi

The Most Frightening Cults In Gaming

Cults have been incorporated intohorrormedia for quite some time now. They display a terrifying concept of either people being lured into some type of brainwashing or people being brought into a seemingly innocent organization, but below the surface, a much darker secret is hidden. While not every cult is deadly or morbid, there are a few extreme cases, especially in the world of video games. The cults in this list, though, are certainly ones you would most likely prefer to not encounter....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Jill Ward

The Most Memorable Deaths In JJK

Deaths in shonenanimeare usually saved only for a few major characters throughout a season’s run. Oftentimes, no major character dies at all. This makes sense, provided the target demographic is teen boys being taught the power of friendship, morals, and not giving up. However, Jujutsu Kaisen’s author, Gege Akutami, almost finds pleasure in killing off his characters. With a series that doesn’t shy away from killing off its cast, certain deaths are bound to be more impactful than others....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1323 words · Gary Garcia

The Most Valuable Cards In Pokemon TCG Diamond And Pearl: Great Encounters

Pokemon TCG’sGreat Encounters set brings back some of the best Pokemon from the Hoenn region as well as the mightiest legends from Sinnoh. This includes the embodiment of time and space as the mightiest Pokemon reach a whole new level of power. With amazing Poke Powers, devastating Moves, and brilliant card designs, Great Encounters has plenty of cards for collectors to get their hands on. So, whether you’re checking to see if your old collection is worth selling, or if you’re hunting for the rarest finds in the Pokemon TCG, here are the eight most valuable cards available in the Diamond and Pearl: Great Encounters set....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Jack Burns

The Most Valuable Eternatus Cards In Pokemon TCG

Deep within the heart of the Galar Region, a mysterious Pokemon lies slumbering, surrounded by a mysterious power known as Dynamax energy. This creature is known as Eternatus and in thePokemon TCG, it is just as much of a powerhouse as it is in the games. Eternatus is a huge Pokemon and in many of its card incarnations, it can barely squeeze into such a small art window, which is only fitting....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · Tina Rodriguez