Diablo 4 launches Surprise Event

Diablo 4quietly launched a surprise event following the release of its most recent patch, but many players have overlooked it due to ongoing issues.Diablo 4has had a bumpy ride since its launch in June 2023, receiving some strong reviews while still falling short of the nostalgic heights of its predecessors. Still,Diablo 4has held strong, with a new expansion,Vessel of Hatred, released in October 2024 and a consistent string of new seasonal content released every few months....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Mackenzie Johnson

Diablo 4 Season 9 is a Blessing For One Damage Type and a Curse For Another

Like with everyDiablo 4season, the Sins of the Horadrim season has seen a rebalance of some of the game’s core mechanics. For better or for worse,Diablo 4players will have to adjust to these changes, and the game’s meta has shifted accordingly as well. In Season 9, the game’s different damage types have seen two drastic changes, with one type succumbing to a massive nerf in the seasonal update, while another enters a renaissance....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Joseph Wilcox

Diablo 4 Season 9: What to Do After You ‘Finish’ The Season

Diablo 4’s seasonal content model means players will be experiencing a new gameplay cycle every few months, starting a new character and taking on the seasonal questline over the course of that time. ReachingDiablo 4’s endgame each season can be a challenge in itself, requiring players to invest in creating the best build they can if they want to maximize their seasonal experience. However, the open-ended nature ofDiablo 4leaves the question of when a player is actually finished with a season....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Richard Daugherty

Diablo 4: How to Get the Ancestral Bounty Cache (How to Finish Cache Claimer)

Quick Links InDiablo 4, you will need to rely on your gear and your stats in order to get through content on the hardest possible levels. If you want to trounce end-game content or play on more challenging difficulties, you will want to get as much loot and complete as many different kinds of quests as you may. One of the things you can do to get more stuff and XP is to complete the Season Journey quests inDiablo 4....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Jessica Martinez

Elden Ring Nightreign Breaks a Classic FromSoftware Tradition

Elden Ring Nightreignis an unusual experiment by FromSoftware, bringing aspects of the studio’s history together with a gameplay loop full of Roguelike elements. Its cast of characters might not all literally be from past games, but besides theDark Soulsskins, they are all clearly influenced by key parts ofFromSoftware’s distinct line-up of titles, and the nods to the developer’s traditions are much appreciated by many fans. But there’s one tradition that hasn’t made its way intoElden Ring Nightreign, and given the medley of influences at play, it seems quite puzzling that it isn’t in the game....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Melissa Murphy

Even With Radio Silence on a New Game, It's a Great Time to Be a Tomb Raider Fan

All the way back in April 2022, Crystal Dynamics announced that a new AAATomb Raidergame was being built using Unreal Engine 5, and that Amazon would be publishing it. Aside from an admittedly impressive image showcasingLara Croft’s new “unified” design, there’s been little official information about thisTomb Raidergame since. But that doesn’t mean theTomb Raiderfranchise has just been spinning its wheels. There have been plenty ofTomb Raiderprojects for fans to sink their teeth into over the last few years, including Aspyr’s two remasteredTomb Raidertrilogies, and Netflix’s animated adaptation....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Lisa Malone

Every Prepper Cameo in Death Stranding 2 Explained

Death Stranding 2: On the Beachcontinues Hideo Kojima’s tradition of featuring celebrity cameos as Preppers scattered throughout its expansive world. They appear as isolated characters who assist Sam Porter Bridges on his journey, bringing their unique backstory and rewards. From legendary anime directors to internet personalities, here’s a full breakdown of every known cameo and what they add to Sam’s journey inDeath Stranding 2. Directors and Filmmakers Mamoru Oshii as The Pizza Chef Perhaps the most iconic celebrity cameo comes from Mamoru Oshii, the legendary director behindGhost in the Shelland other influential anime films....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Francisco Matthews

Fable's Spell List Has a Lot of Room to Grow

Fableis perhaps the most interesting first-party Xbox game currently in development. It’s being positioned as an ambitious and triumphant return for the long-dormant fantasy RPG franchise, which hasn’t had a proper release sinceFable 3in 2010, and its lack of a number or subtitle suggests that it will be something of a soft reboot. This is, of course, a good thing, as it will allow theFableIP to grow and evolve alongside contemporary technology and trends....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Daniel Fisher

Final Fantasy 17's Turn-Based Debate Misses the Forest for the Trees

Square Enix hasn’t so much as confirmed thatFinal Fantasy 17is in development, and fans are already feverishly speculating what the next mainline entry in the series will be like. It’s easy to see why, as the JRPG genre got a serious shot in the arm this year with the phenomenalClair Obscur: Expedition 33, and its near-universal acclaim and success seemingly run counter to the mixed fan reception to the modernity espoused byFinal Fantasy 16....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Stephen Davis

Final Fantasy 17: The Argument For and Against a Return to Turn-Based Combat

WithFinal Fantasy 17still years away, every rumor has the potential to spark major debates. One of the most persistent questions so far has centered on its combat. Will Square Enix continue down the real-time action path established inFinal Fantasy 16, or could it look backward and bring back the series’ earlier turn-based roots. Recent speculation was sparked when Square Enix voiced admiration forClair Obscur: Expedition 33, a new turn-based RPG that has impressed with its modern approach....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Jennifer Lopez

Genshin Impact Confirms Version 5.8 Special Program Date and Time

Genshin Impacthas announced that the Special Program Announcement for Version 5.8 will be held on May 13, 2025, at 08:00 AM (UTC-4). The Natlan era is coming to an end with Version 5.8, and its closing ceremony will be held on the island where Natlan’s war with the Abyss first began – now repurposed into a summer resort.Genshin Impactwill feature its first permanent Summer Event zone in Version 5.8, but it will also feature a separate storyline that delves into the mysteries of the Mare Jivari....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Kathy Weaver

GTA 6 Fan Pieces Together Potential Mission Details Using the Game's Trailers

A dedicatedGrand Theft Auto 6fan has pieced together what could be a potential bank heist mission, using screenshots and footage from the highly anticipated title’s two trailers. Although there are now over 70 screenshots and two trailers for fans to check out,Grand Theft Auto 6is still just under a year away from release, which has led to fans breaking down and analyzing as much as they physically can to get any hints about the game....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Jordan Henry

Highly Rated Horror Sequel Reportedly Secures Early Streaming Date Just One Month After Release

Summary After only a month since it debuted in theaters across the globe, one of 2025’s biggest horror sequels,28 Years Later, is reportedly coming to digital streaming, and its release date is only around the corner. This is a brilliant chance for those who didn’t get to catch Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic zombie movie in the cinema, and also a great reason to be able to hide behind your sofa when the scary bits get too much without judgment from movie-goers....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · William Sanchez