Summary A talented fan ofThe Witcherhas shared their awesome cosplay of Shani, the character who first appeared back in CD Projekt Red’s original game in 2007. Although Shani debuted in the originalWitcher, she last appeared in theHearts and Stoneexpansion forThe Witcher3. Across theWitcherfranchise, there is no shortage of unique and popular characters. The community has embraced CD Projekt Red’s cast of characters, with many choosing to pay tribute to them in interesting ways....

There are more than a dozen professionsWoWplayers can learn inThe War Within, butsome professions are not quite as usefulas others. When it comes to making Gold with professions, there’s really only one easy route to take: Dual Gathering professions. But that isn’t to say that crafting professions aren’t worth taking – they’re great for saving money to craft your own gear and consumables, but they can be difficult to make Gold with reliably....

Summary Nintendo has confirmed that proper dungeons will return in the upcomingLegend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. A newZeldagame is launching on the Nintendo Switch later this week, one that will break from tradition in a big way by having Princess Zelda herself be the main playable character for the first time in the mainline series.The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis a follow-up of sorts to the 2019Link’s Awakeningremake, which reimagined the 1993 Game Boy classic with a new, toy-like 3D art style....

Neva, developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital, releases on October 15 and takes players on a journey of growth. Whereas Nomada’s last game,Gris, was a beautiful,emotional journey through the stages of Grief,Nevais about the parent-child relationship as represented by the player character Alba and her wolf companion, the titular Neva. Throughout the game, Neva grows from a young wolf needing instruction and protection to a being capable of standing alongside and defending Alba....

Summary 2025 is shaping up to be a huge year forMinecraft, with the game’s 15th anniversary setting up a slew of big projects. Between a new update structure, an upcoming show, and a major movie,Minecraftfans have a lot to look forward to. After struggling through a rocky period in fanbase relations last year,Minecraftdelivered two fantastic updates in 2024—putting the game back on course. With that considered, the sandbox smash hit has had a pretty stellar 15th anniversary, taking on fan feedback to forge a new and exciting path for the title....

Summary Roleplaying games are rooted in the world of text and text-based titles. Who knows where the genre would be today if it weren’t for the monolithic world of tabletop RPGs that came before it? If there’s anything that thebest RPGs have in common, it’s an excellent combination of narrative and worldbuilding to make for a highly engaging, highly immersive title. Some games in particular, however, know how to use the written word to enhance their world....

Summary Pokémon GOplayers are seemingly avoiding the Welcome Party Special Research in droves.Pokémon GOSpecial Research can net players a lot of valuable items, but it seems this one isn’t a hit with fans. Pokémon GOcan be played completely solo, but Niantic has often seen value in the social qualities of the game. In theory, players who visit raids or specific spawn areas may encounter other fans who are doing the same, and thus a friendship of sorts can be established....

InVisions of Mana, there are plenty of different side quests and objectives for players to complete during their exploration of each area. These quests involve tasks such as tracking down collectibles, finding specific locations, and defeating certain enemies to gain rewards and XP. One of the most beneficial side objectives that players can participate in is finding the manyLil Cactusthat are scattered around the world map. As part of the natural story progression, players will encounter Lil Cactus for the first time not long afteracquiring Morleyand completing the quests regarding Etaern....

Summary AnAnimal Crossingfan recently received an incredible blanket from their mom featuring many references to the popular Nintendo series. TheAnimal Crossinggames are known for their plethora of villagers with interesting personalities, and this hand-crafted blanket serves as a wonderful tribute to the series' charm. While theAnimal Crossingfranchise has been around since the early 2000s, the series reached new heights of popularity with the Switch. Launching in early 2020,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsbecame the best-selling game in the franchise andone of the most successful titles on the Switch....

Summary Ara: History Untoldaims to offer its players a variety of unique features, but those who play it are likely to care more about how to win than anything else. As it turns out,Ara: History Untold’s victory requirements are summed up in its unique Prestige system, which just so happens to be one of its best features. Game Rant had the chance to chat with narrative and experience lead Gabriela Leskur, principal graphics architect Dan Baker, and executive producer in publishing atXbox Game StudiosMatt Turnbull aboutAra: History Untold’s Prestige system....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3has introduced a way for PC players to stay on Update 6. This option, which is being offered as part of a newly launched alternative development branch ofBaldur’s Gate 3, can also be used to revert Update 7 by those who have already installed it. Baldur’s Gate 3Update 7 launched on Thursday, September 5. This latest version of the game is so far only available to Steam users....

Summary Thanks to the success ofBaldur’s Gate 3, hundreds of new players and DMs are flooding into the TTRPG hobby. For those picking upD&D(or another game like it) for the first time, running a West Marches game may be worth a try, especially for fans ofBaldur’s Gate 3. A West Marches game isa fairly new concept withinD&D’s history, with the idea first described by RPG writer Ben Robbins in 2007. His article on the subject describes a game he ran in the ‘West Marches’ region of his world, one where players had a great deal of agency to direct the plot....

Summary Forza Horizon 4not only offers avast selection of over 700 vehiclesbut also allows players to upgrade and modify each car to some degree. This includes visual and performance parts that can alter stats like top speed, acceleration, handling, oreven enhanced off-road capabilities. Typically, key upgrades involve changing the drivetrain (all-wheel or rear-wheel), swapping tires to significantly improve handling, and boosting or replacing the engine for more raw power. While upgrading high-end hypercars may not be necessary,many affordable cars purchased directlyfrom the Autoshow hide untapped potential when tuned properly....