What Is Activate in Marvel Snap? (& How to Use It)

Quick Links Two years after its launch,Marvel Snapadds its first new ability type: Activate. “It promises to bring a whole new layer of strategy," said Nicki Broderick,Marvel Snap’s senior producer, when announcing the new feature for the Amazing Spider-Season update. The announcement video now has over 165,000 views, necessitating one question:What exactly is Activate, and why should fans care? Since its release on Jul 05, 2025,Marvel Snaphas featuredMarvelheroes and villains with three types of abilities: On Reveal, where cards trigger an effect upon the drop; Ongoing, where cards maintain their effect as long as they’re on the board; and passive, which includes abilities that don’t fit into the On Reveal or Ongoing categories....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Bobby Lawrence

Where to Find Bananas and Their Recipes in LEGO Fortnite

Quick Links There are plenty of fruits to find in theLEGO FortniteLost Isles update, but bananas are perhaps the most difficult to come by naturally. The reason for this is that, unlike other fruits, there are no naturally growing banana trees in the entirety of the island, but there are plenty of other ways to grab the potassium-filled treat inLEGO Fortnite. You’ll want to grab at least a few of these as youexplore the new Lost Isles biomes, as they are vital ingredients in making some of the best new healing items in the game....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Christie Morgan

Which World Should You Unlock First in Funko Fusion?

Funko Fusionis a unique take on the popular Funko franchise that enables players to explore worlds, and even mix them together, that areteeming with popular charactersthat have been made into Pop vinyls over the years. In this game, players will take on the likenesses of their favorite personalities from all corners of TV and film in a bid to put an end to Eddy’s tyranny. Upon entering the game, players will have to make a decision about which world they wish to unlock first, along with which character they’d like to start the game with....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · John Snyder

Why Bulbasaur Should Be the Grass Starter of Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Summary Starter Pokemon are an essential piece of anyPokemontitle, but the greatly-anticipated and equally mysteriousPokemon Legends Z-A, set to release sometime next year, has especially stirred up a lot of discussion regarding starters. With 2022’sPokemon Legends: Arceusoffering a sort of mash-up of starter Pokemon that originate from different regions throughout the fantasy world, it seems like anything is possible in its upcoming sequel. There are many competing theories that suggest why certain favorites from the past may appear inPokemon Legends: Z-A’s starter pool, and there’s a case for Bulbasaur to return as the game’s Grass-type starter....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Joe Mullins DDS

Why the Scope of Hogwarts Legacy's Sequel is Likely to Be the Same

Although it’s far from perfect,Hogwarts Legacysows the seed for a compelling and captivating fantasy RPG series. If the nextHogwarts Legacycan meaningfully build on its predecessor, expanding both its gameplay and narrative foundations, then it has the potential to be something special. But it will most likely still suffer from at least one major restriction. One of the many criticisms ofHogwarts Legacyis its overall narrative. Atmospheric, charming, and memorable as the game may be in some places, its main story is sadly forgettable and fails to leave a long-lasting impression....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Mary Fleming

Wind Breaker: Who Are The Shishitoren?

Summary The Shishitoren are the first proper gangs introduced in theWind Breakerseries, led bynone other than the eccentric leaderChoji Tomiyama and his second in command - Jo Togame. Known as one of the most feared and elite gangs in the series, the Shishitoren are known for their ruthless tactics and dominance in the world of street fighting. Unlike the Bofurin, the Shishitoren are unforgiving if they realize one of their members is weak, taking away the member’s Shishitoren jacket to signify that they no longer are a part of the gang, a brutal way to kick out a member....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Lisa Brown

WoW TWW: How To Get Harbinger Crests (& Upgrade Gear)

InWorld of Warcraft: The War Within, Harbinger Crests are a new upgrade material that can be used to improve your gear. Like theCrests fromDragonflight, these new Harbinger Crests come in a few different varieties for different types of Gear. For example, the highest tier of Harbinger Crest, the Gilded Harbinger Crest, will only improve gear with the Hero or Myth type, while a Weathered Harbinger Crest can only be used on Adventurer and Veteran gear....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Joshua Carpenter

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Map Size Compared to the Link's Awakening Remake

Summary Just before the launch ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, some of the game’s development staff at Nintendo and Grezzo stated that the game’s map size is about eight times as large as the 2019 remake ofLink’s Awakening. WhileEchoes of Wisdomwill have plenty of secrets for players to discover, Nintendo said the game’s compact world design should make exploration less intimidating. As the first mainlineZeldagame to give players full control of the series' titular princess,Echoes of Wisdomwas developed by Grezzoin cooperation with Nintendo....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Kaitlyn Myers

7 Weaknesses Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama Has In Mob Psycho 100:

Summary Kageyama Shigeo is undoubtedlyone of the most powerfulespers ever. However, without his esper abilities, Mob is considered a scrawny and bland kid with no standout feature. His many insecurities have been seen as ways to manipulate him and get him to fulfill the wishes of others instead. Mob thoroughly worked on a lot of his weaknesses over the course oftheMob Psycho 100series; however, they still remain his greatest vulnerabilities, through which he lost many things, including possibly the love of his life....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Jason Robertson

A Kingdom Hearts Game has Been Delisted

Summary TheKingdom Heartsmobile spin-offKingdom Hearts Union X Dark Roadwas recently removed from digital storefronts, meaning that fans will no longer be able to purchase this entry in the long-running JRPG crossover franchise.Kingdom Heartshas seen many sequels and spin-offs on various platforms over the past two decades, from mainline console entries to handheld installments likeBirth by Sleepand358/2 Days. Each game provides more pieces of the sprawling narrative puzzle detailing Sora’s adventures through many Disney worlds and the battle between light and darkness that serves as the core of the franchise....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Courtney Barnes

Age of Mythology: Retold DLC Wish List

Summary Post-launch support has become part and parcel of the AAA games industry nowadays, with many gamers expecting even the most complete games to receive at least one or two updates in the months following their release.Age of Mythology: Retoldis following expectations, with its developers having already confirmed a general roadmap for the game’s immediate future. This roadmap states thatAge of Mythology: Retoldwill receive patches based on community feedback, a new game mode, and two expansions....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Paul Church

Best Defenders in Blue Lock

In football, it is popularly said and believed that the best defense is the best form of offense, and Blue Lock really does prove this. In the series,the project Blue Lockaims to create the world’s best striker. However, the striker is only one player on the team, and ultimately, in a football match, the winner isusually the teamthat prevents the other from scoring the least. The series presents characters who are just as likely to score a goal as they are likely to prevent one from being scored on the other end....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Christopher Ferguson

Best Heroes For Farming Souls In Deadlock

Similar to every other MOBA game, farming inDeadlockis also an important role, especially knowing that it lets players make progress faster, buy better items, and become stronger as the match plays. Farming is a part of every hero and every player’s tasks no matter what their main role is. Now, some heroes inDeadlockcome with weapons and abilities that make farming easier and faster. For those looking to dominate camps andearn Souls by killing minions and NPCs, it’s crucial to pick a hero that delivers abilities that help the player deal more damage while not exposing themselves much to the enemies....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Christine Johnson