Fortnite Battle Royale Matches Might Be Tougher Now

The developers ofFortnitehave reportedly made a change to the number of bots in Battle Royale, which could make the game mode more difficult. Bots were added toFortnitein 2019 to ease new players into the experience, but many fans have complained about how this element impacts the difficulty level of the game. After the success of the new Blitz Royale mode, it seems that Epic Games understands that there is a market for tougher gameplay....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Maria Weaver

Funko's VP Of Licensing Talks Past, Present, and Future At San Diego Comic-Con 2025

2025’s San Diego Comic-Con was a big year forFunko- the company displayed a booth packed to the gills with new figurines and goods from a wide variety of popular media. There were Loungefly backpacks, including a new light-upSuperman-inspired design, tons of Funko Pops both big and Bitty, expertly molded Mondo figurines, and more. Everything fromThe Real GhostbusterstoTank GirltoOver the Garden Wallwas represented at Funko’s Comic-Con 2025 display. Game Rant caught up with Funko’s VP of Licensing Jason Bischoff to discuss all things Funko in 2025....

July 8, 2025 · 13 min · 2726 words · Michael Horton

Genshin Impact Fans Should Keep An Eye on August 20

In a recent social media post,Genshin Impacthas strongly implied that players will get a deep dive into the upcoming region of Nod-Krai on August 20, during Gamescom 2025. With the Natlan era slowly coming to a close,Genshin Impactis setting the stage for the next chapter of the Traveler’s journey in Teyvat. Version 6.0 will open the doors of Nod-Krai, an autonomous province of Snezhnaya, and the main setting of the Song of the Welkin Moon....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Sherri Johnson

Helldivers 2 Has a Big Choice to Make When It Comes to ‘Squiddiving’

Helldivers 2has been a haven for Squiddivers for a long while, and not without good reason. The Battle of Super Earth win is remarkably fresh with players having urgently responded toHelldivers 2’s Galactic Emergencyand, gameplay-wise, it’s been terrific to see the Illuminate threat strengthened while a new map type, Mega Cities, has debuted with epic and cinematic proportions. Plus, not long after the Helldivers avenged Super Earth, the Illuminate were already back to the forefront of democracy’s Galactic War with further Mega City invasions....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Shane Johnson

Helldivers 2 Player Reveals Clever Trick With New Stratagem

A cleverHelldivers 2player has demonstrated a convenient new trick involving the new Warp Pack Stratagem. The Warp Pack is the latestHelldivers 2Tactical Pack to be added to the game, and joined the playable arsenal on July 17. Helldivers 2continues to expand the options available to its players as the unending in-game war drags into its second year.Although the game launched in 2024 with just two enemy factions, 2025 saw the invasion oftheHelldivers 2Illuminate faction, a resurgent enemy from the original game that possessedadvanced technology....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Keith Lee

Horror Games That Are Strictly Linear

Summary The market is saturated with open-world games, as technology has advanced enough to provide players with large, sprawling maps that are just begging to be explored, but all this can be a little overwhelming and not suited to every game. This is especially the case since there are still gamers who want back the good old days of more linear experiences. Thankfully, there are developers who are happy to deliver these games, where the player simply goes from point A to point B, and encounters frightening scares along the way....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1306 words · Kelly Mitchell

How Do You Get Death Star Shield in Monopoly GO?

Quick Links Just when you thought your galactic collection was complete, Scopely has added another new Star Wars-themed collectible toMonopoly GO: theDeath Star Shield. This shield isn’t just a defensive asset for your board; it’s a statement of power, a symbol of the Empire’s ultimate might, and a must-have for any true Star Wars aficionado. Read on to learn how you can unlock the limited-edition Death Star Shield inMonopoly GOand take yourStar Wars collectionto the next level....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Shelby Young

How Do You Get More Dreamgems in Marvel Mystic Mayhem?

Quick Links Marvel Mystic Mayhemis a team-based tactical RPG that takes place in the Marvel universe. Like mostmobile games of this genre,Marvel Mystic Mayhemuses various in-game currencies to progress, get new heroes, and upgrade your roster. The most valuable currency inMarvel Mystic MayhemisDreamgems. Their main purpose is tosummon new and higher-tier Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villainsthrough the game’s gacha system.Thankfully, there are a bunch of ways for free-to-play players to consistently earn Dreamgems and strengthen their team....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Joseph Ross

How to Get All Thorny Hill Speed Surf Bananas in DK Bananza

Quick Links Thorny Hill Speed Surf is the second challenge course in the Hilltop Layer ofDonkey Kong Bananzaand will reward players with up to threeBanandium Gems. They’ll get the first just for completing the course and can unlock another one by doing so with twenty seconds or more left on the clock. However, finding the last Banana isn’t quite so simple. Whereas players can simply speak with the blue crystal at the finish line to find out the unlock requirements for the second banana, there are no real clues on how and where to find the third....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Robert Johnson

How to Get All Tides of Terraria Pals in Palworld

Quick Links The worlds ofPalworldandTerrariahave collided in the colossal Tides ofTerrariaupdate, bringing players an adventure filled with monsters pulled straight from the iconic pixel-art survival crafting game. In Tides ofTerraria,players can dive into dungeons, scavenge for valuable resources, and face the ultimate threat: the Moon Lord Raid Boss. But that’s not all—Tides ofTerrariaalso introduces a new roster of Pals. Some are completely original creations, while others are creatures prominently featured inTerraria....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1670 words · Michele Jones

How to Level Unique Skills in Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Racing Uma horse girls inUmamusume: Pretty Derbyhas a lot of details that you need to pay attention to to get her into the best possible shape to win all her races. There are stats to train up, skills to learn, andunique skillsto foster. In order tolevel up your Umamusume’s unique skillsinUmamusume: Pretty Derby, you’ll need to focus on several things at the same time. Here is a guide for making sure you get as much as you can out of every unique skill in her arsenal....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Andrea Brennan

How to Overwrite Passives in Palworld

Quick Links The Surgery Table is a fantastic addition toPalworld, introduced in the Tides of Terraria Update. Unlocked at level 36 using 3 Technology Points, this new workbench allows you to modify the passives of any Pal in exchange for coins, allowing you to remove passives you don’t like and replace them with something more useful, as long as you’re able to pay the fee. The Surgery Table also allows players to change the gender of their Pals inPalworld, as long as they have a special item sold by certain NPCs, which is handy if you’re trying to breed more of a certain Pal....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Emily Pace

How to Reroll in Persona 5: The Phantom X

Quick Links Persona 5: The Phantom Xplayers can reroll their accounts if they wish to improve what they have. More specifically, you can reroll your account if you do not get your desired character inyour initial Contract Banner pulls. NewPersona 5: The Phantom Xplayer accounts can get a powerful character from the get-go. First, you must already set your eyes on the character you are aiming for. Some might get Joker from the Limited Banner, while others might obtain powerful 5-star characters....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Lonnie Jackson