FromSoftware DLC Tier List Ahead of Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Quick Links With rumored listings appearing recently and the longest development cycle of anyFromSoftwareDLC to date, the next addition to the world ofElden Ringcould be the most substantial offering from the studio to date. Despite the level of excitement surrounding it, however, the lack of actual official news regarding Shadow of the Erdtree has leftFromSoftwarefans reflecting on past expansions of the Soulslike genre. Whether it flips an existing place or delves into completely new territory, Shadow of the Erdtree is likely to become an integral part ofElden Ringthat pushes the experience even further than the base game’s existing intensity....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Elizabeth Patel

Game Boy Advance Prototype Found at Auction

The Game Boy Advance is the fourth iteration of the Game Boy handhelds, and has a rich history dating back to the year 2000, when theGame Boy Advancewas officially unveiled. However, many may not know, but the version of the GBA unveiled back in 2000 is not the same as the final product. Along with the Nintendo GameCube, the Game Boy Advance was shown off at the Nintendo Spaceworld event in the year 2000, but it turns out the models that were shown during the event were in fact early prototypes that were not reflective of the final product, which makes sense consideringNintendo’s longstanding history of console and handheld revisions....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · John Barker

Gamers Should Be Especially Excited for Amazon Prime Day This Year

Gaming is a fun hobby, but it can also get quite expensive, so players are always looking for the best deals. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to save money while still enjoying the best of what gaming has to offer. Digital gaming stores such as Steam, PlayStation Store, andEpic Gamesregularly offer deep discounts that can help gamers save a few bucks and expand their library. This year, it is also a good idea for gamers to keep their eye onAmazonbecause the Amazon Prime Day deals for games and other gaming products are nothing short of phenomenal....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Ronald Summers

Games You Need To Replay To Fully Appreciate

Some games can become instant classics from minute one. It was easy to get hooked into the firstHaloas an example. That game changed the landscape of first-person shooters on consoles. They existed on platforms before this, but it created a new template. This is how to make shooters on consoles. Then there are games that fall in the middle of the pack. They aren’t game-changers like Halo. RELATED:PlayStation Games That Never Received A Single Sequel They may even be bad games on the technical side....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 960 words · Amanda Rodriguez

Genshin Impact: How to Solve the Mystery of the Stones

Tsurumi Island is the final area of Inazuma.Genshin Impact2.2 update finally completes the Electro region, and players can now explore six different islands, each with its own unique feature and landscape. RELATED:Genshin Impact: Thoma Hangout Guide Genshin Impact’s developer appears to have put a lot ofeffort into Inazuma, as the islands have different puzzles for players to figure out. In Tsurumi, they will find a new version of the Relay Stone puzzle, along with a new Ishine Script puzzle....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Wesley Lester

Ghost of Tsushima Art Book Revealed

Fans ofGhost of Tsushimacan dive deeper into the world with a new art book inspired by the game.The Art of Ghost of Tsushimawill be over 200 pages in length and will depict the characters, story scenes, andmemorable armor setsthat ended up in the final game. The new hard cover book is in collaboration with developer Sucker Punch and publisher Dark Horse. The art book will showcase familiar elements in the game using traditional Japanese art to depict the many villages, landscapes, and hidden alters players should be familiar with givenplayers have pet foxes over 8 Millions timesat those locals....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · William Carr

God of War Ragnarok Rating Hints at 'Excessive Violence' and Profanity

Fans of Sony Santa Monica Studios' 2018 soft reboot of theGod of Warfranchise have been anxiously awaiting news of its sequel,God of War Ragnarok. It’s unclear when Sony will deliver an update on the highly anticipated sequel, though a summer PlayStation State of Play is hoped for. Before that happens, however, a surprise bit of official information has just been published. The official ratings board for South Korea has ratedGod of War Ragnarok, indicating the game could be approaching the end of its development....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Daniel Zavala

God of War Ragnarok: The Mythology Behind Yggdrasil

TheGod of Warseries is absolutely entrenched in mythology, whether it’s covering Kratos' murderous past with Greek pantheon or Atreus' journey through Asgard in the new Norse saga. In every passing moment in aGod of Wartitle, a new piece of mythology or lore is unearthed, ranging from monsters like Nidhogg toallies like Mimirand foes like Odin. But by far one of the most mysterious, yet integral aspects of Norse mythology inGod of War Ragnarokis the World Tree itself, Yggdrasil....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Kayla Evans

Halo Episode 9 Review

The season finale ofHalois finally here and unfortunately, the first slate of installments went out with a bit of a whimper instead of a bang. That’s not to say that thelatest episode ofHalodidn’t offer up plenty of action. It can certainly be argued that it had more action than any of the episodes that came before it. In fact, it started off that action right from the very beginning. However, on the whole, it seems as if perhaps the writers knew where they wanted to go with the ninth episode of the season but couldn’t really figure out a way to get there....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1118 words · Sandra Kelly

Honkai: Star Rail Teases Topaz Gameplay

Summary Honkai: Star Rail’s newest trailer shows off a teaser of the gameplay for upcoming five-star character Topaz, featuring fun interactions with much of the game’s cast. The Version 1.4 update for HoYoverse’s massively popular sci-fi RPG has brought plenty of content to the game between new characters and new events. The patch’s first half saw thelong-awaited addition of Jingliuto the roster alongside the unique “Aetherium Wars” event, tasking players with taking control of the game’s enemies in aPokemon-styled event....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Jonathan Hodge

Honkai: Star Rail – Misha Ascension and Trace Materials

Best Light Cone Back to All Characters With one of the largest version updates ofHonkai: Star Rail, introducing the Penacony area and a large new set of characters, in the version 2.0 update, players will be able to acquire thenew 4-star character, Misha, who is a bellboy at the Penacony’s hotel complex. While he may be a lower rarity character than some other Destruction pathoptions like Jingliu, he can still perform effectively if players are able to maximize his level and traces, offering a unique playstyle that depends on skill point consumption to increase the strength of his Ultimate....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Kevin Trujillo

How Fallout 4 Uses Lovecraftian Horror To Unsettle The Player

When players think back toFallout 4, they’ll likely recall the high-octane shootouts, the vast open world, or the intriguing questlines. This isn’t at all surprising, given that it’s an action role-playing game. Despite its official genre, the world ofFallout 4actually houses some pretty horrific set pieces as well — particularly those of a Lovecraftian kind. Fallout 4’s post-nuclear Commonwealth is already crawling with feral ghouls and huge, mishappen insects that plague the Sole Survivor as they wander the wasteland....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1219 words · Steven Dean

How Much Training Would It Takes to 'Level Up' Like Skyrim's Dragonborn

Leveling up in video games is such a common mechanic that by now it seems only natural for the player character to become stronger over the course of the game. It’s taken for granted that not only will the player’s skills improve, but the character they embody will also become commensurately more powerful. This, like many aspects of games, reflects some of the most satisfying parts of real life. Just asgames tick the human brain’s need for creative problem solving, they also reflect expectation that the more people do something, the more they will physically improve....

June 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1360 words · Kathleen Boyd