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• The Last 455: Why Pontiac’s 1976 Trans Am Still Steals My Heart in 2026

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 14

  I still remember the first time I heard a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO wake up. It was not a polite little starter motor whine. It was a deep, rattling, carb-fed growl that made the windows in my garage buzz. That was five years ago, and now in 2026, that memory still gives me goosebumps. B...
• How to Snag the Architect Key in Silksong (and Not Die Trying)

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 13

  So, you've made it to Act 2 of Silksong, and you've heard whispers about a fancy new Crest that lets you craft tools mid-combat like some kind of silk-powered MacGyver. That's the Architect Crest, and to get it, you first need the Architect Key. I spent an embarrassing amount of time wandering the U...
• Silksong Guide: How I Found the Blasted Steps Map Before Act 1's End

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 13

  After I defeated the Widow in Bellhart, I believed the worst was behind me. I was wrong. The next area in Hollow Knight: Silksong, Blasted Steps, greeted me with a howling desert of ravenous sand worms and wind that turned every jump into a gamble. In 2026, this biome still stands as the closing are...
• Silksong's Secret Nerfs Are Proof Team Cherry Has a Heart

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 12

  After seven years of waiting, I finally sat down with Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2026, and my hands were sweating before the title screen even finished glowing. Seven years! I have changed jobs twice, my houseplants have died and been replaced, and yet Hornet still fights like she just learned I ins...
• How to Beat Sprintmaster Swift and Complete the Fastest in Pharloom Quest in Silksong

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 12

  After Hornet picked up the Fastest in Pharloom quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong, I immediately realized this was not going to be a simple footrace. The quest log points toward Sprintmaster Swift, but the actual path to reach them is its own puzzle, and the three courses that follow demand a level of...
• Silksong: How Long to Beat It Without Crying (Too Much)

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 12

  I've been playing Hollow Knight: Silksong since it dropped, and let me tell you, this game is a time vortex. One minute you're casually exploring a mossy cave, the next you've lost an entire weekend to a boss that looks like an angry pillow. But how long does it actually take to beat? Well, that dep...
• How I Became a Homeowner in Hollow Knight: Silksong (And You Can Too)

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 12

  Listen, I've spent countless hours in Pharloom, dodging spiked balls and getting my silk handed to me by giant bugs. But nothing—and I mean nothing—prepared me for the sheer domestic bliss of owning a Bellhome. It's like finding a warm cup of tea in a hurricane of hostility. So here's my tale of how...
• How to Unlock All 11 Ancestral Arts in Hollow Knight: Silksong

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 12

  In Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hornet's journey through the kingdom of Pharloom introduces a layered progression system built around Ancestral Arts. These permanent abilities are distinct from the six equippable Silk Skills found in the Tools menu. While Silk Skills offer customizable combat and utilit...
• Silksong’s Passing of the Age: How I Found Every Mister Mushroom Location

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 11

  I still remember the exact moment I stumbled into the Passing of the Age quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong. I was deep in the Putrified Ducts, roaming east of Fleatopia, when a faint golden glow caught my eye. At first I thought it was just another piece of environmental polish, but no—Hornet had fou...
• Where to Find the Grand Gate Map in Hollow Knight: Silksong

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 11

  Hornet’s journey in Hollow Knight: Silksong reaches a significant turning point after the Blasted Steps and the Last Judge fall behind her. The Grand Gate is not just a colossal architectural barrier; it is the threshold into the Choral Chambers and the official entry point to Act II. For players st...
• How I Unlocked Every Major Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 11

  I have spent the last few weeks digging into Hollow Knight: Silksong, and I can tell you that exploration is both freeing and quietly locked behind some crucial upgrades. If you are used to Metroidvania rules, you know the drill: you wander, hit a dead end, and realize you need a permanent ability t...
• How Many Acts Are in Hollow Knight: Silksong and How Long to Beat It?

  by Sherry Eddings Sep 11

  Hollow Knight: Silksong can feel surprisingly gentle during its first hour. Hornet tumbles into Moss Grotto, a green and peaceful region populated by harmless caterpillars and slow-moving flying bugs. But that sense of safety is temporary. If a player chooses to enter Hunter’s March, one of the hard...