Apps of the week: Haunt the House, Run Sackboy Run, and more

This week produced a whole bunch of scary titles. I know that Halloween is over, but there is no reason not to continue the spooky celebration for a little while longer. If I could, I’d keep Halloween going all year long. My costume might get a little gross after the first few months, though. If you are holding onto that creepy feeling just a little bit longer, or maybe want some help with your finances, we’ve got a list of apps and games to get you through the weekend....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · Elizabeth Smith

Baldur's Gate 3 Interview with Larian and Wizards of the Coast

Catching up with Larian Studios Founder Sven Vincke and Mike Mearls of Wizards of the Coast and Creative Director of Dungeons & Dragons, we had a few burning questions in mind in the wake of the news that Larian Studios are working onBaldur’s Gate 3. The studio is well known for itsDivinity Original Sinseries, and we wanted to find out exactly how this whole thing fell into motion. It was Sven Vincke who originally approached Mike Mearls with the interest of developing BG3, but as we found out in this interview, a lot went into this collaboration....

July 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1904 words · Tina Cohen

Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Get the Annals of Karsus (BG3)

Gale wants the Annals of Karsus so he can better understand the Crown of Karsus in Baldur’s Gate 3, but that requires more than a trip to the local bookstore. To get a hold of forbidden knowledge, you need to break into the depths of the Sorcerous Sundries Vault. Where to Find the Annals of Karsus in BG3 To find the Annals of Karsus, you need to break intothe Sorcerous VaultwithinSorcerous Sundriesand then head through the magical doors on the far side of the vault....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Hector Mathis

Best Classes in Last Epoch, ranked

Class selection will not only determine how to play the game but also how easy it will get to dominate it. Here are the best classes in Last Epoch, ranked. Best Masteries in Last Epoch Now, Classes and Masteries are two different things. The latter is contained into the former, and they act as builds that specialize in one aspect of the base Class Skill. For example, a Sentinel can either be a Paladin, which focuses his attention on developing raw strength, or a Void Knight, utilizing power from the Void to passively damage enemies....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Megan Brooks

Best Deadlock Yamato build: Abilities & Items

Best Deadlock Yamato build: Abilities & Items Yamato is one of the deadlier heroes inDeadlock, acting as a fantastic spellcasting mage or a powerful damage dealer depending on how you prefer to play. However, she’s a little squishy at the beginning of the game, so you’ll need the best build to truly get the most out of her. From the moment she arrived, Deadlock fans flocked to try out Yamato. Her mysterious samurai mage style had players enthralled, and that’s without mentioning herpretty tragic backstorythat just so happens to be purely in Japanese....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1013 words · Tara Brown

Best Etch A Sketch masterpieces

One of the most popular toys of a generation, the Etch A Sketch has well surpassed its 60th anniversary and we here at Pocket-lint thought it only right and proper to prepare for such an auspicious occasion with a load of Etch A Sketch art. Amazingly, people are still lovingly creating works of arts using these simple toys even in modern times where tablets, notebooks and mobile phones rule the world....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Paul Daniel

Black Friday digital sales reached record highs this year

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. While the day is most commonly associated with 3:00 a.m. doorbusters and packed shopping malls, digital sales have been steadily growing. This year was no exception, as digital sales broke records as more shoppers opted toshop from the comfort of their couchvia computers and smartphones. Adobe Analytics, which measures sales data from the top 100 U.S. web retailers, found that online sales accounted for $7....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Rebecca Klein

China to launch the first mission to the far side of the moon

China plans to launch a spacecraft to the far side of the moon this month. The Chang’e-4 spacecraft is scheduled to take off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan on December 8 carrying a lander and rover, which will touch down on the lunar surface. No spacecraft has ever touched down on the surface of the moon’s far side. The mission is toexplore and study the crater-marked far side of the moon, conducting the first radio astronomy experiments from that region, reports Scientific American....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Kayla Small

Dyson's latest V11 cordless vacuum cleaner uses AI to clean

Dysonhas embraced artificial intelligence in its latest vacuum cleaner. The Dyson V11 using complex algorithms to determine when you need more suction power as you clean your house. The new cordless vacuum follows on from last year’sDyson V10 Absoluteand sees a number of design tweaks and performance changes. It sports a similar form factor, but is fitted with a new, more powerful but, perhaps most importantly, quieter motor. Other changes include an improved filter claimed to be easier to clean, plus a digital display on the back of the device to inform you how much battery life you have left....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Andrea Hart

Every That '70s Show Character Missing From That '90s Show Season 2

Summary That ’90s Showseason 2 brought back a fewThat ’70s Showcharacters, but the vast majority were left out this time around. While season 1 spent a good deal of time revealing what had come of the original crew since the end of the 1970s, it was important thatThat ’90s Showseason 2 give the new teenagers a chance to shine. Netflix followed through on this, and this most recent installment really saw Leia, Gwen, Nate, Jay, Nikki, and Ozzie come into their own....

July 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1809 words · Patrick Acosta

Final Fantasy 9 Devs Reveal Scrapped Ending Concept

The developers ofFinal Fantasy 9have revealed a scrapped idea for the idea, where a different character would have provided the final narration, potentially saving a party member from dying. The ending ofFinal Fantasy 9features a sad narration interspersed between scenes showing what happens to each character after they defeat the final boss. The one person who is missing is Vivi, with the narrationimplied to be his dying words, as he’s a mechanical Black Mage with a limited lifespan who likely died not long after the party defeated Necron....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Suzanne Singleton

Generic Jojo Game Trello Link, Discord, & Wiki

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventurecomes to Roblox in Generic Jojo Game. This Roblox title focuses on Stand-based gameplay and incorporates some of my favorite features, elements, and characters from the anime. However, it can be overwhelming when you first jump into the game, so I recommend using the sources below to learn more about it. Generic Jojo Game Important Links What is the Generic Jojo Game Trello? Trello is often used by Roblox developersto give players and fans an idea of what they can expect in future content....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Jasmine Roach

Gori: Cuddly Carnage Launches on Console, PC Today

During this packed month of game releases withBlack Myth: Wukong,Star Wars: OutlawsandVisions of Manamaking their debuts, there’s only so many titles that you can play. How do you know which one you’ll choose? It’s simple…Gori: Cuddly Carnage! Who can say no to such an adorable cat tasked with saving the world from killer unicorns? For those who are feline curious, check out this trailer to get a taste of what’s in store:...

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Seth Caldwell