The First Descendant: How To Beat Executioner

Quick Links Out of the multiple Void Intercept Battles inThe First Descendant, the Executioner is one of the most unique bosses you will fight against. This level 33 colossus is one of the earliest Void Intercept battles in both the Easy and the Hard mode. Clearing this boss is essential for advancing your playthrough and unlocking top-tier characters like Ultimate Bunny. With a design similar to the Pyromaniac, and tons of electrifying attacks, clearing this Void Intercept battle can be tough if you aren’t properly prepared....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Brandon Williamson

The Hardest Bonus Dungeons In Final Fantasy Games, Ranked

Summary Final Fantasyis a legendary JRPG series that needs no introduction. Ever since its debut in 1987, this IP continues to churn out hit after hit to this day, with the numerous remakes and mainline titles doing a great job of helping the franchise stay relevant in the modern era. It may have lost some of its allure back when each entry was considered a must-play for JRPG fans, butFinal Fantasy’s insistence on evolving and keeping up with the times is something worthy of praise....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · William Schneider

The Longest Running Open-World Game Franchises

Summary Developers have tried to give players open worlds to roam around in since the arcade days. It has been achieved in multiple ways, from first-person adventures to top-down exploration, be it in 2D or 3D. Some games have pushed the genre ahead through a handful of entries. Others have been doing it for decades, becoming some of thelongest-running open-world game franchises. To determine which franchises have been running the longest, this list comes with some rules....

June 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1484 words · Andrew Burton

The Next Animal Crossing Can't Do Away With One of Its Most Unique NPCs

TheAnimal Crossingseries of games is known for having many unique characters, each with its own unique charm that appeals to different people. Because there are so many, there’s no telling who will be reintroduced in the next mainline entry. However, some characters have such unique qualities or features that many fans hold them in high regard to the point where developers would have no choice but to have them reappear. There is one in particular that, despite his somewhat shady personality, has achieved that status....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Lisa Young

This Deus Ex-Themed Destiny 2 Titan Will Have Players Hoping For a Series Revival

Summary A new, cleverly assembled customDestiny 2player costume has fans of the now-dormantDeus Exseries calling for a series revival. The costume was created using customized armor for aDestiny 2Titan Guardian, and adds to the game’s growing collection of impressive player-created costumes. Times are tough for fans of theDeus Exfranchise. Despite the original game’s secure reputation as one ofthe best cyberpunk games ever made, misfortune and disappointment have dogged the sequels, often for reasons largely unrelated to the quality of the games themselves....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Justin Sherman

Vampire Survivors Meets Pokemon Game Wildkeepers Rising Revealed

The success and acclaim ofVampire Survivorshave led to a whole host of games in the bullet heaven subgenre of roguelikes, with each of them hoping to cash in on the addictive “just one more run” nature of Poncle’s breakout hit. Canadian developer Lioncode Games' newest title,Wildkeepers Rising, looks to bring something new to the bullet heaven genre through its incorporation ofPokemon-style monster collecting and taming elements, and it’s a mix that is showing quite a bit of promise even in its early state....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Kimberly Robinson

Warhammer 40K: Should You Play Space Marine 1 Before 2?

Quick Links Now thatWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2is out, a giant wave of excitement has taken over both returning fans and newcomers alike.Space Marine 2continues the story of the powerful protagaonist in the series,Captain Titus, allowing players to once again discover what it’s like to be in the shoes of an Ultramarine. For returning fans,Space Marine 2serves as a direct sequel to its predecessor, offering a deeper narrative and expanding upon the universe of the 41st Millennium....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Lori Oneill

Ways Astro bot Takes Advantage Of The PS5's Features & Capabilities

The PS5 was released in 2020 in a year when a lot of people needed something new to occupy their minds with. Launch games for the console included a remake ofDemon’s Souls,Sackboy: A Big Adventure,Godfall, and many others. Among those games, one stood out and it was free with every console with a quick download:Astro’s Playroom. It was a new adventure hot off the heels of the PSVR game starring Astro Bot calledAstro Bot Rescue Mission....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Audrey Chapman

Ways Space Marine 2 Welcomes Newcomers To The Universe

Summary There is no argument that the universe and lore ofWarhammer 40kare massive, a wormhole of factions and ancient to modern history one can easily find themselves lost in.Where to startis an easy question to ask, but not so easy to answer. The original miniature wargame? Perhaps, but just to get started requires a lot of rule reading and more than likely, a fair bit of trial and error, which can be very time-consuming and puts many prospective players off....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Nicole Andrews

Ways To Optimize Your Store In TCG Card Shop Simulator

Summary Players will need to work fast to keep things running smoothly inTCG Card Shop Simulator.During the early stages of the game, players will need to do every job themselves. Players will need to jump from working the register to ordering stock and more just tokeep the money coming in. As time goes on, players will develop a bit of a routine that will allow them to be more efficient in their day-to-day actions....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Zachary Dougherty

What to Expect from Rivals of Aether 2

Summary On May 27, 2025, platform fighter fans were delighted to see the announcement drop for the Steam release date ofRivals of Aether 2. Known across the past three years asRivals 2, the game has been renamed to better align with the existingAetheruniverse of games, comics, and other products, and to improve its visibility in the face of the upcomingMarvel Rivals. Although that was an unexpected pivot,Rivals of Aether 2has otherwise stuck to the year-long roadmap it proposed in its November 2023 Kickstarter campaign, and should launch with everything that it promised....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Thomas Cook

Why Juno is Currently At The Top Of Overwatch 2's Meta

Overwatch 2Season 12 recently hit its midpoint, with Season 13 scheduled for mid-October. Notably, this season introduced the new five-point game mode, Clash, along with a fresh support hero. Juno, the game’s 41st character, quickly gained attention for her distinctive mobility skills and speed boost potential. Juno is regarded as one of the more balanced support heroes inOverwatch 2due to her lack of burst healing and absence of invincibility or crowd control tools....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Carlos Payne

A 22-Year-Old Game Sold Better Than Concord Last Month

Summary Concordwas outsold by the retro PlayStation 2 titleTimeSplitters 2in the UK during its launch month, according to recent digital sales data collected in the region. This is yet another indicator of the game’s poor sales performance before its shutdown on September 6, with some estimates stating that only 25,000 copies ofConcordhad been sold globally. Released on July 11, 2025 for PS5 and PC,Concordwas a 5v5 hero shooter from the Washington-based PlayStation subsidiary Firewalk Studios....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · John Johnson