Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Releases Update 1.14

Summary Elden Ringhas revealed its latest patch, which makes a variety of changes to the game’sShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion. Among the new changes include balance adjustments to the DLC’s final boss, as well as a slew of bug fixes. This update comes a few months after the release of theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion forElden Ring, which continues to dominate the gaming world. The base gamewas officially released in 2022, becoming one of the most highly-rated video games of all time....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Lauren Roberts

Enotria: The Last Song's Soulslike World Lacks a Soul

Summary Enotria: The Last Songis the latest Soulslike to join the ever-growing sea of games in the genre, aiming to offer something different from what has come to be expected. Unfortunately, regardless ofhow differentEnotriaattempts to be, those unique characteristics are largely let down by the soulless world that envelops it. For the most part, gamers have become quite familiar with what to expect from a Soulslike game, as the library of games in the genre has lately been expanding at an accelerated rate....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Kelly Pace

Fall 2024 Preview: Dragon Ball Daima

Summary With all the different new anime premiering in the fall, one of the bigger releases is almost certainlyDragon Ball DAIMA, the newest installment in the long-runningDragon Ballfranchise. Unlike other legacy sequels, the content ofDragon Ball DAIMAhas largely been shrouded in mystery, and few people seem to know what it will even be about. Thankfully, some behind-the-scenes information proves why fans should be excited about the series when it premiers on Crunchyroll on June 15, 2025....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Mark Carroll

Fallout 76 Leaks Powerful 4-Star Legendary Effects

Summary A comprehensive list ofFallout 764-Star Legendary effects has surfaced online, having been datamined from the game’s latest beta build. Some of the 18 effects detailed in the leak sound so ridiculously overpowered that it seems likely they’ll get nerfed before making their way toFallout 76. 4-Star Legendary effects were originally announced three and a half years ago, as part of theFallout 762021 content roadmap. The initial plan was to have them debut in theInvaders from Beyondupdate....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Priscilla Kelly

Fate Trigger: The Novita Will Feature a Varied Lineup of Anime-Inspired Heroes

There are few feelings better than loading into a game and immediately being offered a veritable buffet of unique, stylishly designed characters to choose from. The upcoming hero-focusedbattle royaleFate Trigger: The Novitaclearly understands the brief; it will launch with a roster of around 20 anime-style heroes and heroines for players to select. Each ofFate Trigger: The Novita’splayable Awakeners has a deep backstory that players can discover as they explore the game’s lore, special powers, and a distinctive posture and movement style that sets them apart on the battlefield....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Elizabeth Grant

Ghost of Yotei Might Be Red Dead 2's Visual Rival

Summary At long last,Ghost of Tsushima’s sequel, titledGhost of Yotei, has shown itself in an announcement trailer during PlayStation’s most recent State of Play, and it looks stunning. Despite being the sequel to Sucker Punch’s hit action-adventure game, however,Ghost of Yoteiwon’t feature Jin Sakai as its protagonist and will also, as its title suggests, take players centuries ahead to a different location from the first game. Unlike its predecessor, which was set on Tsushima island,Ghost of Yoteitakes place in Ezo, in the lands surrounding Mount Yotei, and it already appears to be even more visually captivating thanGhost of Tsushima....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Deborah Henderson

Haunted Chocolatier Could Be Skating On Thin Ice with its Approach to One Key Feature

The sky is the limit forHaunted Chocolatier, the next big thing fromStardew Valleydeveloper ConcernedApe, AKA Eric Barone. It will certainly be interesting to seeeverything thatHaunted Chocolatierdoes to differentiate itselffrom the competition, but with so little information available about the game, it’s only natural to speculate about how similar it will be toStardewwith respect to its mechanics, visuals, narrative, and structure. One way thatHaunted Chocolatieris splintering off fromStardew Valleyis with its approach to combat;Haunted Chocolatierhas been described as being more of an action-RPG, whereasStardew Valleyleans into a relaxed life-simulation experience....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Justin Garcia

Haunted Chocolatier Needs a Measured Approach to a Stardew Valley Mechanic

ConcernedApe’s sophomore projectHaunted Chocolatierwill likely share quite a bit in common withStardew Valley, its spiritual predecessor. Just how similar these two games will be remains to be seen, and one can only hope thatHaunted Chocolatierwill stand out as a unique gamein its own right, but certain parallels seem obvious at this stage. Among the most notable distinctions betweenHaunted ChocolatierandStardew Valleyis the former’s gameplay premise. As the name suggests, players will be tasked with gathering ingredients for chocolate production, rather than the farming and foraging activities ofStardew....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Joseph White

Hit Steam Game With 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews Leaves Early Access

Summary Satisfactoryhas left Steam Early Access after many years.Steamusers who haven’t yet had a chance to pick it up can now do so at a small discount, which is meant to celebrate the game’s 1.0 release. Developed by Skövde, Sweden-based Coffee Stain Studios,Satisfactoryis a factory building and automation game played from a first-person perspective. Its initial preview build debuted on the Epic Games Store in March 2019, whereas the game also reached Steam Early Access in June of the following year....

June 6, 2025 · 13 min · 2635 words · Bryan Sanchez

How to Find & Catch Wumpo & Wumpo Botan in Palworld

WumpoandWumpo Botanare two particularly helpful Pals you can add to your team or put to work in your base inPalworld. In an unusual twist, the variant species Wumpo Botan is easier to find and catch than the original Wumpo, due to being available as a boss early in the game. Wumpo itself can be found inPalworld’s Snowier regions, specifically the Astral Mountains, so this guide will discuss the best spots to find them and some strategies for catching them....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Melissa Anderson

How To Get All Achievements In Crusader Kings 3

Quick Links Crusader Kings 3is a game with more than a few Achievements, and with each large expansion for the game, more Achievements get added, constantly keeping players on their toes with new challenges.CK3Achievements are typically complex, and many require players to start as specific characters and achieve incredibly niche goals. Players on consoles should note that not all the158 Achievements/Trophies forCK3will be available to them, as expansions are released at later dates....

June 6, 2025 · 29 min · 6021 words · Anthony Mcguire

How to Get Mahogany in LEGO Fortnite

Quick Links TheLost Isles update introduced all sorts of flora and fauna toLEGO Fortnite, and the Mahogany is one of the most useful resources it added to the game. Mahogany trees are distinct, widespread, and don’t take a lot to chop down. On top of this, they give you a range of items you can make that are entirely in keeping with the nautical theme. Once you obtain some Mahogany inLEGO Fortnite, various crafting options will become available....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Yolanda Manning

Indie Games Better Than Their Graphics

Summary With so many games on the market, across such a variety of saturated genres, first impressions have become more important than they ever were before. As unfortunate as it is, the harsh reality is that visuals are often the first and only thing that draws players in as they scroll through their preferred storefront. This is especially unfortunate for indie games, some of which are developed by solo developers attempting to compete against some truly high-quality products....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Melissa Smith