Blaine Smith
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Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains
Creators: Release Date: Jun 11, 2026 - Nintendo Switch 2, PC Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains Media Critic Reviews for Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains Monopoly Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains provides a fantastic casual gaming experience perfect for fans of all ages. Between its online, couch, and crossplay modes, this release brings us all together for a game we all know and love. Read full review MONOPOLY: Star Wars Heroes vs.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review
Overall - 80% Featuring sharp writing, accessible gameplay, and plenty of discovery opportunities, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is another strong entry in the LEGO franchise perfect for younger players. User Rating: Be the first one ! Whenever a new Batman appears – regardless of the medium – I hope and pray I don’t have to drudge through another rendition of the tragic events that befell his parents.
Winthrop Esports Overwatch Squad win 2 back-to-back championships in same day
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The Winthrop Esports Overwatch Squad and the huge success in the NACE Spring and the Overwatch Collegiate Open winning 2 back-to-back championships in the same day.
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Esports: The Dallas Fuel Are Wild in the OW-Esports Scene!
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Ready for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save The 2026 NFL Draft is a big deal for any NFL superfan. It’s a chance for fans to celebrate new draft picks and hope their teams do better in the coming seasons. Personally, I think it’s time for Pittsburgh to land a great pick and make a deeper playoff run, but we’ll have to wait and see.
The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
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How To Complete Fifteen Men On A Dead Man’s Chest In Windrose
The quest “Fifteen Men On A Dead Man’s Chest” is one of the earliest quests in Windrose that introduces the treasure finding and digging mechanics. Using a special item that you find, it unlocks a quest to find buried treasure. Some of these quests provide direct map locations, while others provide hints and tips. The “Fifteen Men On A Dead Man’s Chest” quest tells you where to go, but when you arrive, there’s just a group of skeletons lying around on the floor.
How To Get A Shovel For Digging In Windrose
What’s a pirate game without digging for buried treasure? Windrose has many quests and locations that require a shovel for digging, but the game doesn’t explain how to get one very easily. Windrose features a number of mechanics that are tied to unlocking new materials and progressing to new technologies. Firstly, you can discover blueprints and recipes to unlock new items. Secondly, some can be unlocked via quest progress and lastly, discovering materials and items unlocks related recipes.
Where To Sell Items In Windrose
Many items looted from enemies and ships in Windrose can be sold. These items usually feature “can be sold to” in the item description, each listing one of the four factions in the game. Windrose features a procedurally generated game world, so your world and locations will not be the same as ours. However, the game features quest chains that directs the player to most of the locations, such as the Underground Network quest.
Where To Hire Crew Members In Windrose
There are multiple unique crew members you can hire in Windrose, each bringing a unique skill to aid your crafting at camp. In this guide, we list all the crew members we found, their traits, and their price. Rosalinda is a fantastic addition to your crew. She brings two powerful crafting bonuses. Master Bottle Maker (which doubles Clay Bottle production) and Talented Alchemist (which provides a 30% bonus to craft additional Elixirs).
Windrose Early Access Review – It’s About Damn Time
Can you believe it’s been over a decade since Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag? It’s a shame we have yet to see an AAA pirating game in that time. AAAA did take a shot with Skull & Bones, and while I enjoyed it (gave it an 80/100!), it wasn’t what people were expecting. Sea of Thieves’ rough launch was also off-putting for many. As often the case with niche genres, we rely on the resilience and creativity of the indie gaming scene to raise the flag – and the Windrose Crew has done exactly that.
WWE 2K26 Review
Overall - 70% WWE 2K26 still represents the best wrestling game on the market today, but it does very little to distinguish itself from last year's release. Combined with egregious monetization and the needlessly mundane grind across nearly every single game mode, and this year simply feels like a step back.
How To Get More Storage In Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert’s approach to player storage is a unique one, and one that may feel out of place compared to modern games. In this guide, we explain how to get more storage so you can carry more items. Firstly, let’s address the elephant in the room. There is only personal storage in Crimson Desert at this time.
How To Send Comrades On Missions In Crimson Desert
Howling Hill Greymane camp Dispatch missions are the single most important part of Crimson Desert. It acts as a gateway to craft fantastical technologies, farm resources, and generally just make every other element of the game easier. When you recruit additional Greymanes for camp, some become Comrades. These are characters that can be sent on Dispatch missions around the world. Dispatch missions become available as you discover more locations.
What Is The Kuku Iron Pot For & How To Use It In Crimson Desert
The Kuku Iron Pot is one of the more unique and equally confusing items in Crimson Desert. It’s a reward for completing the first stage of Chapter IV and promises near infinite storage, but that’s not quite accurate. The Kuku Iron Pot in Crimson Desert is a vital component for players as they dive further into the game, as it has a unique feature that lets it store Abyss-related materials.
How To Dye Armor & Clothes In Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert features one of the most impressive armor dye and customization systems in recent memory. Players can dye dozens of parts of their armor, creating custom and unique looks with minimal effort required. There are two main elements to learning to dye armor and clothes. How, and where. Firstly, let’s get to the where. Thankfully, you don’t have to wait long to start showing your style. You can find a Dyehouse just South East of Hernand, near the river.
How To Fix Horse Won’t Run In Crimson Desert
Crimson Deserts’ massive open world would take hours to traverse on foot; as such, players are encouraged to use a variety of mounts. Kliff and the other characters each start with their own horse. In this guide, we explain the basics of horse care, how to look after your horse, and how to heal your horse should it be damaged. Horses in Crimson Desert are typically damaged in one of two ways.
How To Make Money Fast In Crimson Desert
Getting started in Crimson Desert is a daunting task. Learning new systems and mechanics, exploring the world, but one challenge persists among all others, making money fast. In this guide, we show you a quick and easy method to getting your first 50-70 silver which is more than enough to get you started, as long as you spend it wisely. Don’t waste your money on items you can get for free. Need food? Hunt the meat, steal the grains, buy only the water.
Crimson Desert Sealed Abyss Artifact Challenges Guide
Sealed Abyss Artifacts are scattered throughout every corner of Crimson Desert, and each comes with a challenge. For players with the skills and abilities to complete these challenges, unlocking these Abyss Artifacts will provide additional skill points and make for a much stronger character. Below is a list of all the Sealed Abyss Artifacts we’ve discovered, the clues they provide, and any information on how to complete the challenge.
How To Put Your Weapons Away In Crimson Desert
One of Crimson Desert’s main struggles is interacting with items and other characters. It’s a cumbersome system, one that requires the player to lock on and press buttons. Further issues arise when the player is attempting to use something with their weapons drawn. Simply waiting for Kliff to put them away manually is a waste of time, so how do you do it quickly? There are two different methods to sheathing your weapon in Crimson Desert, one with speed, and one with style.
How To Quickslot Food & Healing Items In Crimson Desert
Healing is vital for survival in Crimson Desert, and in this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to manage your quickslots and how to heal in combat without having to access the menus. It’s important to understand how the quickslots work because in Crimson Desert, they are grouped, and not exclusive. For example, in your inventory, you will have proper food items and other buffing items, but they both take up the same slot.
What Are Keys For In Crimson Desert
There are two types of keys you will discover on your adventures through Crimson Desert, Keys, and Prison Keys. In this guide, we’ll break down the use of both so you understand how they work. Keys are found in the game world, marked by a small purse icon on the mini-map. They are also frequently obtained by killing bandits, smugglers, and other undesirables. It’s a bit of a strange system because these keys are not unique. The base Keys are skeleton keys, of sorts.
How To Steal Items In Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert features a robust illegal activities system that allows players to commit crimes in return for profit, or jail time. In this guide, we explain the basics of stealing, how it’s unlocked, and how it works. Back Alley Shop merchants can be found in most towns and major hubs When you are exploring the game world and you look at items laying around, there are typically two options. Take and Steal. Take means the item is not owned and can be taken freely, without penalty.
All 9 Spire Locations In Crimson Desert
Spires in Crimson Desert serve multiple purposes. They act as a gateways to access the Abyss, and also hide some of the most powerful rewards in the game. In this guide, we’ll show you how to find each Spire and how to enter them. The Spire of Raging Truth is open any time.
Crimson Desert Crafting Book Location Guide
Crafting Books provide players with unique and powerful blueprints to craft better gear. Everything from betters weapons to iconic plate armor, finding these recipes early can be a huge benefit to Crimson Desert players. Below is a list of all the crafting books we’ve discovered on our journey so far.
How To Get The Comrade Bonus In Crimson Desert
Dispatch missions can hugely benefit from a variety of buffs and bonuses, one such bonus is the Comrade Bonus, which can increase dispatch mission yields by up to 40%. Dispatch missions sees the player send members of the Greymanes to work at various locations around the world. In doing so, they earn valuable resources and materials for camp. It’s a delicate system, balancing resources gained with the cost of working, but it’s a satisfying one when you understand how it all works.
What Is The Bar In The Bottom Left For In Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is a game filled with mechanics and systems on top of systems, and very few of those systems are explained. One such feature that may confuse some players, is the bar in the bottom left corner of the screen on the left side of the mini-map. In essence, this bar is your experience meter. Unlike more traditional RPG’s where the player gains experience points and in turn increases vital stats, things work slightly differently in Crimson Desert.
Forget Dark Souls – Crimson Desert Is The New Measuring Stick – Our Review
Overall - 100% Dark Souls has often been used to measure one's gaming prowess, but that measuring stick has changed with Crimson Desert. Not only does it boast some of the most challenging boss battles ever seen in the industry, its required levels of patience, determination, and ability have set a new gold standard.
Discover how the Westminster College Student Food Pantry supports students' well-being on campus and its vital impact.
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Let's Unpack Steelers Signing Mike McCarthy As New Head Coach
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How To Spot And Prevent Phishing Scams As A Student.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana Review - First Time Anno Player
Overall - 90% As a newcomer to the Anno franchise, Anno 117: Pax Romana has completely blown me away. I've sunk days into this game, and still feel like I need weeks to get comfortable, and months to get confident - and I absolutely love that. User Rating: Be the first one ! About 45 minutes after starting Ubisoft Mainz’ Anno 117: Pax Romana, I thought I’d made a huge mistake.
ARC Raiders Anonymous Review
Overall - 95% I can't believe I'm saying this in the same year we've had Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and The Alters, but ARC Raiders is a real contender for Game of the Year. User Rating: Be the first one ! I just can’t stop playing ARC Raiders. I should have written this review days ago, but every day was the same. I’ll just play a quick round or two and then write the review, it’s fine. 12-15 hours later, I find myself justifying one more game – you know, for work’s sake.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 Review
Overall - 85% Jurassic World Evolution 3 is the single best entry in the series to date - and it's not even close. User Rating: Be the first one ! Ever since the early days of Operation Genesis, the potential for a Jurassic Park management sim was clear. Until now, that vision was never truly realized… The original Jurassic World Evolution was a decent start – an average game with good ideas.
How To Enter Poisonous Zyranium Areas In The Outer Worlds 2
When exploring The Outer Worlds 2, the Commander will often encounter areas of high toxicity. Various environmental factors, such as Zyranium, stop the player from exploring areas. Spending too long in a Zyranium field without proper preparation results in the death of the player character. In this guide, we’ll explain how to unlock the technology to enter the Zyranium fields. You need to find and complete the side quest An Aegis Against The Miasma.
How To Gain Access To The Euphoria Coast Automech Repair Center In The Outer Worlds 2
The Euphoria Coast Automech Repair Center hides a secret reward that players do not want to miss, but it’s initially off limits, prompting guards to attack the player on sight, so how do you get in? In order to gain access to the Euphoria Coast Automech Repair Center, you need to find an Access Pass. This is a unique item that convinces the guards to let you enter the center. To obtain this item, you need to travel to the far West side of the map, to the Ministry of Accuracy.
Where To Find All Volumes Of Science Adventures Quarterly In The Outer Worlds 2
In Pursuit of Purloined Propaganda is a side quest in The Outer Worlds 2 that tasks the player with finding 10 volumes of Science Adventures Quarterly in exchange for some rare and valuable rewards. Below is a list of all 10 volumes, a map of where they can be found, and a location screenshot showing the exact spot. Once you find a certain number, you’ll be told to return to the quest giver. You will have to do this 3 times to find all 10 volumes and get the rewards.
Where To Find High Security Lockbox In The Outer Worlds 2 - Paradise Island
High Security Lockbox items are a rare locked chest that players can discover during their adventures in The Outer Worlds 2. They contain both the upgrade materials for the VALERIE companion, as well as other useful and powerful loot. You will also need to find Advanced Decryption Keys in order to unlock the High Security Lockbox, so be sure to keep an eye out for those as you explore.
Where To Find Advanced Decryption Keys In The Outer Worlds 2 - Paradise Island
Advanced Decryption Keys unlock High Security Lockboxes that can include a variety of powerful rewards and companion upgrade components. In this guide, we’ll show you where to find all the Advanced Decryption Keys we’ve discovered on our playthrough of Paradise Island If you follow this guide, you’ll find enough keys to open all of the High Security Lockbox you discover on your travels.
Choose The Crabble Or Raptidon Graft For Inez In The Outer Worlds 2
After you complete the introductory Companion Quest for Inez, you can choose which arm you have grafted onto her. You can either choose the Crabble Graft or the Raptidon Graft. In this guide, we’ll tell you what happens so you know which to choose. After you find both parts, you will need to speak with Inez and then make the choice during the conversation with her. It’s important to note that once this choice is made, it cannot be undone. The Crabble Graft changes one of Inez’s skills at level 15.
Give The Pupa To Biologist Bradford Or Trooper Wentworth In The Outer Worlds 2
At the end of the Pinching the Pupa side quest, players are given a choice. They can either give the Pupa to Biologist Bradford or Trooper Wentworth. In this guide, we explain the outcomes of both choices so you can choose which to make. You gain 3 Reputation with Auntie’s Choice. Cleo’s The Hunt shotgun, and 1,500 Bit Cartridges. A horde of Mantisaurs will then attack the fort. Bradford explains that the research will give her a long and wealthy career.
The Pursuit Of The Partite Pentaptych Guide For The Outer Worlds 2
The Pursuit Of The Partite Pentaptych is a hidden side quest on Golden Ridge that sees the player locating scattered Mural Pieces in exchange for a powerful new perk, Art Enthusiast. In this guide, we’ll show you where to find each of the Murals. This is likely the first one players will find. This can be found on the Alexandra Station Landing Pad – the very first area you visit on Golden Ridge.
The Outer Worlds 2 Review
Overall - 95% The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian Entertainment's best work to date - a perfect RPG for those seeking an old-school approach, one with more substance than expanse. User Rating: Be the first one ! Obsidian Entertainment demonstrates its mastery of the working man’s RPG once again with the release of The Outer Worlds 2. Continuing to lean on the familiar, The Outer Worlds 2 not so much reinvents the wheel, but instead taking its time to perfect it.
What Dinosaurs Live Together Well In Jurassic World Evolution 3 - Dinosaur Compatibility
The perfect enclosures feature multiple species of dinosaur living together. In this guide, you can search for any combination of dinosaurs in the game and see which ones they live best with. Remember there are some golden rules. Typically, you don’t put Herbivores with Carnivores, and we haven’t tried mixing species from different land types. Always make sure to save first, just to be safe. We’re keeping a close eye and will address any problems we find.
What Are The Dinosaur Family Types In Jurassic World Evolution 3
Scavengers, Ceratopsid, Sauropod, Jurassic World Evolution 3 has many family types, but the game doesn’t really explain how they work. In this guide, we tell you which family each dinosaur belongs with, so you can ensure safe and exciting enclosures for your guests. Below is a list of all family types in the game, and which dinosaurs belong to it.
Pokemon Legends ZA Exploring The Scents Of Spritzee Guide
The Side Mission 112: Exploring the Scents of Spritzee quest challenges players to find 20 Cheri Berries, 5 Tamato Berries, and 5 Occa Berries. In this guide, we’ll tell you where to buy them. You need to visit fruit and vegetable stalls. These are scattered around the city, often in alleys and small clearings. To get the berries we need for this quest, we need to visit two different locations. First up, visit Wild Zone #8. Inside this zone are two different Berry vendors.
Pokemon Legends Z-A How To Get Mega Stones
Mega Stones are powerful items that allow Pokemon to perform Mega Evolution, transforming to a more powerful state. In this guide, we show you where to find all of the Mega Stones we’ve discovered in the game so far. There are two main methods of obtaining Mega Stones. Firstly, story progress. Rogue Mega Evolutions play a huge role in the story of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, tasking the player with taking down wild Mega Evolved Pokemon throughout.
How To Check Friendship Level In Pokemon Legends ZA
Many Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A require a certain level of friendship in order to evolve. Although friendship is easy to level up fast, how do you actually check the current friendship level of your Pokemon? You need to complete Side Mission 025: Troublesome Patrons. In this mission 3 Trubbish are causing problems at Cafe Pokemon-Amie, causing the business to lose customers. It’s a simple quest. All you have to do is lead the Trubbish down an alleyway to some trash cans.
Where To Get The Soothe Bell In Pokemon Legends Z-A
Certain Pokemon require a high level of friendship in order to evolve, and holding a certain item increases friendship with the Pokemon wearing it. In this guide for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, we’ll tell you where to find such an item, the Soothe Bell. Both original and new Pokemon require a high level of friendship in order to evolve into the next form, such as Pichu.
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