Starfield Shows Off Vibrant Jungle Planet With New Concept Art

One of 2022’s most anticipated titles is Xbox and Bethesda’sStarfield, an open-world RPG much in line with the studio’s other previous franchisesFalloutandThe Elder Scrolls. Tidbits aboutStarfieldhave been trickling out little by little over the past few months as Bethesda has shared concept art and screenshots from the game. Today, Bethesda shared another piece of concept art depicting a lush jungle environment. Over onStarfield’s official Twitter page, the team at Bethesda shared a look at a new biome that players will be able to discover and traverse in their travels around the cosmos....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Thomas Hernandez

Subnautica: Below Zero: How To Cure The Frozen Leviathan

Subnautica: Below Zeroreceived its full release on July 28, 2025, and followed the same core concept of its predecessor by stranding players on the alien planet 4546B. Another key similarity to the originalSubnauticais how there is very little hand-holding, as players are free to journey through the game’s main campaign in almost any way that they choose, with minimal guidance as to where to go and what to do. RELATED:Subnautica: Below Zero - The Biggest Fixes The Game Needs This level of freedom drives home the feeling that the player is truly stranded on a planet that they know very little about, though it does make completing some of the game’s queststricky without a guide....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Adam Anderson

Switch Menu Was Originally Planned to Be Much Livelier, Leak Reveals

Summary An early version of theNintendo Switchuser interface has leaked online. The images that are currently making the rounds on social media suggest that theNintendo Switchwas once planned to have a much livelier menu than what ended up shipping to consumers. Seven years following its release, Nintendo’s hybrid console boasts the title of one of the most successful gaming systems ever made, with thelatest official figures placing Switch sales north of 132 millionas of late 2023....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Christopher Nelson Jr.

The Ascent: Best Armor, Ranked

Player experience and preference trumps expert advice. If it works for gamers, then that’s the way it should be.The Ascentdishes out a veritable armada of armor and empowers players to make their own decisions regarding which piece of gear is best suited for protection. RELATED:The Ascent: How To Locate The Hidden Stash So why have a list at all? Well, with respect to the opinions of those who have played the game, there are pieces of gear that are, statistically speaking, superior....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1200 words · Derek Flynn

The Best Skyrim Mods For Dark Elves

The Dunmer of Morrowind are one of the most iconic races ofThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, perhaps even the most iconic Elven race in all ofThe Elder Scrolls. Their homeland Morrowind was the subject of the thirdElder Scrollsgame, though the events of the Red Year haveturned the once-proudrace of Dunmer into refugees all across Tamriel. RELATED:Best Daedric Mods For Skyrim While Dark Elves make plenty of appearances throughoutSkyrim, there is a lot the game could do to more fully convey the destruction of Morrowind, and there’s a lot more the game could do to make the Dunmer feel as developed as they were in games from 20 years ago....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Anthony Ford

The Callisto Protocol: How to Beat Final Boss

Developed by Striking Distance Studios and Dead Space’s co-creator Glen Schofield,The Callisto Protocolis a survival horror game. It follows the protagonist Jacob Lee, a pilot who’s been unjustly imprisoned at the maximum security Black Iron Prison. Lee’s arrival at Black Iron could not come at a stranger time. An outbreak of an unknown virus has sent the prison into a state of chaos. People are mutating into biophages — monstrous creatures which serve as one ofThe Callisto Protocol’smost common enemies....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Gina Vasquez

The Invisible Man Is A Blueprint For New Monster Movies

Horror cinema is one of the most unpredictable film landscapes, a single story can unfold a thousand different ways with wildly varying quality throughout. Horror remakes are a fairly common concern, so much so that the odd standout really sticks with fans, leading generations to new film horizons. Last year’sThe Invisible Manwas written and directed by Leigh Whannell, thehorror icon behind theSawandInsidiousfranchises. The film brought in over twenty times its production budget, despite its difficult release window, proving itself an enormous success for several intriguing reasons....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Jacob Mosley

The Most Iconic World of Warcraft Raids from Each Expansion

With about 20 years of history,World of Warcrafthas more than a hundred different instances players can challenge from across its base game and subsequent expansions. Among them, raids stand out as the most epic and difficult encounters. Requiring teams of 10, 25, or even 40 players, the most difficult raids inWorld of Warcraftrequire skill, patience, and coordination to conquer. EachWorld of Warcraftexpansion has had at least three raids, but some have double or even triple that amount....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1166 words · Brian Jones

The Next Dragon Ball Game Could Have Way More Playable Races

It’s easy to tell that the Saiyans are the stars of the show inDragon Ballgames, as they have access to a host of powerups and two of them happen to be the main characters. Despite this, certain games with character creation elements have opted to let players choose from a number of races instead of just Saiyans.Dragon Ball Xenoverseis a great example of this, as it gives players a choice between five different options, but even this is somewhatlackluster given the size ofDragon Ball Super’s multiverse....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Douglas Dougherty

Valve Reveals the Most Popular Steam Deck Games

Valve has revealed the 100 most popularSteam Deckgames since the handheld launched last year. Valve is currently celebrating the 1-year anniversary of theSteam Deck, its powerful handheld gaming machine. The Steam Deck has been warmly received since its launch, with many praising it as a high quality handheld gaming device and easily one of Valve’s best hardware releases to date. Valve is celebrating the Steam Deck’s anniversary in a number of ways....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Heather Davis

Walmart+ Adds New Perk For Xbox Gamers

Summary Walmart+ has some good news for Xbox gamers looking for the latest deals forXbox Game Pass. Members of Walmart+ can receive codes for the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship gaming subscription service,Game Pass Ultimate, at no additional cost. However, there’s a catch. Walmart+ is no stranger to having cross-promotional deals with Game Pass. Just last year,Walmart was giving away codesof Game Pass Ultimate for free to everyone with an active Walmart+ membership....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Samuel Smith

Watch Dogs Legion: Bloodlines Trailer Reintroduces Wrench and Aiden Pearce

Following it’s launch in October of last year,Watch Dogs: Legionhas continued to evolve with new content some of which has surprised fans. Last month,Ubisoft revealed new downloadable content called Legion of the Dead, which is taking the traditional hacking gameplay and adding a co-op roguelike element filled with hordes of the undead. Players need to work together to survive the zombie plague and make it out of London using the various abilities and skills....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Howard Rose MD

What To Buy For Each Location In Darkest Dungeon

Quick Links Darkest Dungeonfeatures several locations that must be cleared on your way to the manor. Each location (or zone) contains different enemies and challenges, requiring you to tailor your party composition accordingly. That includes picking thebest heroes for each dungeon, equipping them with the best trinkets, and buying them the right provisions. Darkest Dungeontreats provisions as consumable items. They are meant to be used with curios inside dungeons for additional loot, clear obstacles to open up new paths, and remove debuffs, among other benefits....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1355 words · Jennifer Madden