Explainer

Deep-dives, analysis, and explanatory walkthroughs for all your favorite games, including lore explorations, character breakdowns, and more.

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Batman Arkham Shadow Returning Characters
Every Arkham Character Who Returns in Batman: Arkham Shadow Explained

Batman: Arkham Shadow is set after Arkham Origins but before Arkham Asylum, and it's packed with familiar faces from across the series.

Naruto How Kishimoto Ruined Naruto's Hokage Dream
Naruto: How Kishimoto Ruined Naruto's Hokage Dream, Explained

Naruto's dream was to become the hokage. This dream was ruined in Boruto.

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One Piece: Why Time Might Flow Differently In Elbaf, Explained

Louis Arnot warns against lingering in Elbaf. Time could move differently in One Piece's Elbaf.

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Every Honkai Impact 3rd Character in Honkai: Star Rail So Far

Many Honkai: Star Rail characters are alternate versions of Honkai Impact 3rd characters, but with completely different backstories.

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Star Trek The Next Generation: Time's Arrow, Explained

When Data's severed head is discovered among 19th century artifacts in San Francisco, time travel shenanigans ensue.

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A new mystery Poke Ball has appeared in the Pokemon Horizons anime.
Pokemon's New Poke Ball Explained

A new Poke Ball has debuted in Pokemon Horizons, and details about its design and purpose could reveal more about both Pokemon's anime and games.

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League of Legends Ionia Show Expectations
What to Expect From the League of Legends Show's Ionia

With Ionia set to be explored in a future animated League of Legends series, this is what Arcane and Riot Games fans should expect from the region.

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The spirit world as depicted in Dune: Prophecy (2024)
Dune: Prophecy - 'The Agony,' Explained

Episode 2 of Dune: Prophecy puts one of its characters through a pretty ominous sounding ordeal. But what is it?

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Apex Legends’ Broken Newcastle Ability Explained

Apex Legends' latest season has boosted the Support class to a great extent, allowing Legends like Newcastle to exploit a new meta.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Game-Breaking Weapon Charm Explained

A specific weapon charm has been causing major game-breaking issues for Black Ops 6 Zombies players, making the item a hazard.

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One Piece Godly Devil Fruits
One Piece: The Godly Devil Fruits, Explained

Luffy became the Sun God after eating his Devil Fruit. There are other godly devil fruits in One Piece.

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Star Trek Edo
Star Trek: The Edo, Explained

This species from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" demonstrates just how high the price of a peaceful, violence-free society can be.

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Fortnite's New Chapter 6 Wall-Running Explained

Chapter 6 has added new parkour moves to the game that let players scramble up, kick off, and run along walls.

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The Lore of League of Legends' Noxus Explained

After Arcane reached its conclusion in Season 2, Riot Games has indicated that Noxus is next region from League of Legends that it'll explore.

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Marvel Rivals’ Cloak and Dagger Explained

Marvel Rivals take on Cloak and Dagger may seem odd to the uninitiated, as the two characters will act as one playable character

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Every Disney Princess Still Missing From Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valley may have over half of the company's official princesses on its character roster, but several more still need to debut.

One Piece The Identity Of Elbaf's Mysterious Man
One Piece: The Identity Of Elbaf's Mysterious Man, Explained

There is a mytserious figure in Elbaf. This character could be someone fans have alrady seen in One Piece.

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Overwatch 2: Hazard Design Controversy Explained

The feedback for Overwatch 2's latest tank Hazard is mixed as some fans feel like he didn't meet their expectations in terms of his design.

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Dead By Daylight: Who Is Tomie?

Dead by Daylight is bringing Tomie, arguably Junji Ito's most iconic character, into the game as a Legendary Skin.

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Dead By Daylight: Who Is Fuchi?

Miss Fuchi, a terrifying character created by Junji Ito, will be appearing as a Legendary Skin in Dead by Daylight.