Futuristic City Builder Dystopika Previews Massive 1.1 Update [EXCLUSIVE]

Summary Game Rant can share an exclusive overview of the 1.1 version ofDystopika. The game’s first major update, which is set to introduce a varied array of new content, is planned to reachSteamin the near future. Dystopikais anindie city buildermade by one-man studio Voids Within, i.e., Canadian developer Matt Marshall. Much like its name suggests, the game has a futuristic dystopian setting, which it leverages to deliver a casual city-building experience oozing dark and cozy vibes....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Amber Andrews

Genshin Impact Fan Gets Interesting Chemistry Homework

Summary A youngGenshin Impactplayer was assigned chemistry homework by their teacher with direct references to the world of Teyvat and its characters. With over a hundred million downloads since its launch, it’s fair to say thatGenshin Impactis an extremely popular game. Though many factors play a role in its enduring success, the broad appeal of its lore, open world, and cast of characters are often the first things that people think about....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Melissa Bryan

Genshin Impact: How To Unlock Natlan Forgeable Weapons

Quick Links Each nation in Teyvat features its own unique set of forgeable weapons inGenshin Impact, and Natlan is no exception. As with a few other regions, Natlan’s forgeable weapons require players to obtain Forging Blueprints before they can craft them at the blacksmith. While some nations demand extensive effort to access these blueprints, Natlan’s are relatively easy to obtain, requiring only a short introductory quest chain and some gatherable materials....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Donna Garrison

How Frostpunk 2 Embraces its Dystopian Themes

According to most definitions, a dystopia refers to a society in which there’s great suffering and injustice.Dystopian themes and settingshave been popular for well over 100 years, with some of the first novels credited with pioneering the genre having been published in the early 1900s. Naturally, these dystopian themes have appeared across all kinds of entertainment mediums, and that includes video games likeFrostpunk 2. 2018’sFrostpunkshowed how quickly players could sacrifice their humanity and morals for the sake of the greater good, butFrostpunk 2speeds that process up even faster....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Eric Beasley

How Star Wars Eclipse and Silent Hill 2's Remake are in the Same Boat

Star Wars EclipseandSilent Hill 2’s upcoming remake are both entering uncharted waters, despite both being parts of larger, well-known franchises. While each of these games are under a great deal of scrutiny, withStar Wars Eclipsesuffering particularly bad pressover the past few years, many hope that they will take their respective IP to exciting new heights, overcoming any potential obstacles in their way. It’s interesting to look at the development teams behind both of these titles....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Mary Sims

JRPG Where The Main Character Has Amnesia

Summary ManyJRPGsaim to immerse the player in a new world, and have several ways of doing so. Amnesia is a recurring theme in several of these games, serving as a tool to create mystery around both the character and the story of the region. The protagonist, stripped of memories,embarks on an adventure to discovertheir identity. Meanwhile, the player, alongside the character, gradually uncovers the game’s world and storyline. Amnesia has long been a narrative device in JRPGs, offering opportunities for character development and world-building....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Ronald Leach

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 268: Yuji Vs Sukuna Finally Ends

This article contains spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 268. Summary Jujutsu Kaisenchapter 268 dropped earlier today and it is safe to say that this Chapter shocked quite a lot of the fans. This is simply becausethe battle between Sukuna and Yujihas ended, but not in the way that fans expected. The chapter was certainly an underwhelming end to the final fight of the series, but, at the same time, it also touched upon some heartwarming interactions that fans certainly came to cherish....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1284 words · Chris Gardner MD

Koira Dev Talks Bonding with a Puppy, Working with Contrast, and More

Although there are still some exciting releases for 2024 as the year slowly comes to a close, some 2025 games are earning the interest of players in their own right. Among the upcoming releases for next year,Koirais aunique textless adventure published by Don’t Nod Entertainment. The story it tells is a simple yet beautiful one: that of a player lost in the woods with a puppy. AtGamescom, Game Rant spoke with Studio Tolima creative director Ben Lega and lead game developer Sander Vanhove about expectations, the recently released demo’s reception, and the benefits ofKoira’s more minimalist approach....

July 23, 2025 · 13 min · 2691 words · Daniel Cohen

LOTR: The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 6 Review

Summary It looks likeThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 is finally heading towards the war that would begin the tumultuous era of Middle Earth. In the previous five episodes, fans learned how Sauron (Charlie Vickers) manipulated Celebrimbor and influenced him to make 9 rings for men. But this episode is all about Sauron letting everyone know that he doesn’t want to play games anymore and wants to begin his master plan with the fall of Eregion....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1013 words · Barbara Coleman

Minecraft Fan Builds the Movie’s World in the Game

Summary A dedicatedMinecraftplayer recreated the world from the recent trailer for the film adaptation in perfectly accurate detail, showing what the movie might look like if it existed as a playable world. The creation garnered thousands of views from fans online and demonstrated some of the issues many fans have with the way theMinecraftworld looks in the upcoming movie. WhenA Minecraft Moviedebuted its first trailer recently, fans got an early look at the way the world and various other elements will look in the upcoming film, including Jack Black as the game’s main character, Steve....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Daniel Jackson

Minecraft Legends

Discover the mysteries of Minecraft Legends, our upcoming action strategy game. Explore a familiar yet mysterious land, full of diverse life, lush biomes, and rich resources. But this paradise is on the brink of destruction. The piglins have arrived – and they’re threatening to corrupt the Overworld. Inspire unexpected friends to form valuable alliances and lead them in strategic battles to protect their home. Take the fight to the piglins before their Nether corruption devours the Overworld!...

July 23, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Marissa Hansen

Monopoly GO: Iron Man Run Rewards And Milestones

Quick Links With the launch of the Marvel GO album,Monopoly GOplayers can expect to see a lot of Marvel-themed events and tournaments in the game. Following the conclusion of the Golf Smash one-day tournament, Scopely has introduced another action-packed tournament calledIron Man Run. Starting Jun 10, 2025, this tournament will run for 1 day and 2 hours, wrapping up around the same time as thePeg-E Prize Drop minigame. The Iron Man Run tournament comes with a ton of exciting rewards for players, including Peg-E Tokens, stickers, and bundles of cash....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Jill Jones

Mortal Kombat 1: How to Complete the KNOWS KUNG FU Klue in Season 8 of Invasion Mode

The KNOWS KUNG FU Klue is the third Klue that mostMortal Kombat 1players will come to in Season 8 of Invasions mode. It’s tied to the Mostly Toasty node to the right of the Flesh Pits Mesa’s entrance portal, and, like all of theother Klues in Season 8 of Invasions, will require players to perform a specific Animality. The first step toward solving the KNOWS KUNG FU Klue is to figure out what it means, which, for fans of a certain Jack Black movie franchise, should prove to be fairly straightforward....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Dawn Schneider