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Former Bethesda developer Kurt Kuhlmann sat down to talk about his experiences developing theElder Scrollsseries, and talked about how the initial concept forOblivion’s Cyrodiil was much “weirder.” As the “lore master” ofThe Elder Scrolls, Kuhlmann’s vision for the world ofObliviondiffered from what gamers eventually got, for better or worse. The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind,Oblivion’s predecessor, has often been referred to as having “psychedelic” elements and surreal qualities that stand in stark contrast to the majority of its follow-ups....

Epic Games may be hinting thatFortnite’s fan-favorite Blitz Royale mode isn’t going away anytime soon. On June 22, 2025, the officialFortniteXaccount posted a poll that all but confirmed the mode’s permanence. The post asked players, “We’ve seen a lot of ‘make Blitz permanent’, but what should we change?” Four choices were up for vote: new POIs, more collab items, new powers, and “more Megalo Don plz.” For those who are unaware, the last one refers to a Medallion inFortnite’s Blitz Royale that grants unlimited nitro....

Summary Quick Links Many new anime series have been gaining global traction lately, with names likeSolo Leveling, Dandadan, andThe Apothecary Diaries, 28not growing in popularity. But, one anime that many consider to be the best of them all is, of course,Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Frierenoffers quite a unique story when compared to everything else that is mainstream. The concept, the world, and the characters are all woven together by the intricate writing of the author brilliantly, and it is truly a story to behold....

Summary HBO’sHarry Pottertelevision adaptation officially started filming this week, marking the return to Hogwarts. Fans were given a first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, and HBO has also officially cast several new actors in the highly anticipated show. HBO’sHarry Potterseries already features an array of brilliant names, from John Lithgow to Nick Frost, but they’re not slowing down. While many young, unknown actors are set to be thrust into the spotlight as they play the students in this show, HBO is also bringing in plenty of experience to take on the older roles....

Summary HBO’sHarry Pottercast is quickly becoming impressive,featuring many established names, such as Nick Frost and Janet McTeer, alongside a host of young talents who will be playing the various students. While there are many more names to be announced moving forward, so far, HBO is ticking all of the right boxes. However, the one thing that HBO has avoided so far with thisHarry Potteradaptation is casting any of the actors from the film series....

Genshin Impacthas given players a detailed overview of the Stygian Onslaught, offering tips on how to best approach the new endgame mode in Version 5.7. For the longest time, the endgame inGenshin Impactlargely revolved around the Spiral Abyss. Version 4.7 introduced the Imaginarium Theater to the equation, and while a delicate balance was maintained between the two game modes, HoYoverse felt there was room for more. Version 5.7 saw the debut of theStygian Onslaught inGenshin Impact, albeit the game mode itself was inspired by previous combat events, such as the Unlimited Fighting Championship from Version 5....

The wait forGhost of Yoteicontinues, but Sucker Punch just ensured that wait would be accompanied by a State of Play deep dive that showcased around 20 minutes of gameplay footage. During the State of Play, fans got a deeper look at the world, combat, story, and characters ofGhost of Yotei, but there are still plenty of questions left unanswered. In fact, one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the game still remains a mystery after the showcase, though the showcase somehow made that mystery even bigger....

Star Wars Jedi: Survivorpushed the limits of lightsaber combat in a video game. Cal Kestis' lightsaber technique reflects his background, and his incorporation of a blaster into his fighting reflects how he changes to survive in a post-Order 66 world. However, there is room for improvement inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor’s sequel, andGhost of Yotei. Ghost of Yotei’s State of Playdid a deep dive into its new gameplay that has seen a bit of an overhaul fromGhost of Tsushima, and it’s one thatStar WarsJedi: Survivor’s sequel could learn from....

It has been well over a month since Rockstar Games shocked the world and released the second trailer forGrand Theft Auto 6and a boatload of new screenshots, but fans are still discovering some incredible visual details after all this time.Grand Theft Auto 6is still a little under a year away before it launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, so fans are filling the time by analyzing nearly every screenshot and frame of Trailer 2 to discover as much as they can....

Quick Links Upgrading weapons and armor is one of the main ways to get stronger inGrounded 2, as it directly impacts the power level of the player character in a meaningful way.At higher difficulties, fighting off larger insects can become a nightmare without powerful equipment on hand. Fortunately, upgrading weapons and armor becomes available fairly early on in the game, but unlocking this ability requires completing certain steps that can be easy to miss if players aren’t paying attention....

As is commonly the case with many sudden patches inHelldivers 2, strange things are afoot with a new Major Order calling all Helldivers to stand against an invasion of biblical proportions. Indeed, Mega Cities are finally being invaded by Automatons, the last ofHelldivers 2’s three enemy factions to launch assaults on Super Earth cities, and War Striders are a remarkable new enemy type for players to contend with. Now, knowing thatHelldivers 2’s Xbox launchis still over a month away, it’s anyone’s guess how many more epic scenarios might occur....

Quick Links Hitmanchallenges players to get creative with completing mission stories and taking down their targets. Remote explosives are a useful tool that can be used to easilyeliminate targets when placed in the right location. Whether gamers want to complete the Big Boom challenge or simply try out more ways to get rid of Nolan Cassidy and Janus, they will need to get their hands on some remote explosives. This guide will show players how they can get their hands on powerful remote explosives in Whittleton Creek inHitman World of Assassination....

Quick Links Players are given access tofive different weapon typesinWuchang: Fallen Feathers. Depending on the weapon type you choose to use, one of a few potential stats can boost the damage of that weapon through weapon scaling, and it’s important to understand which stats scale with which weapons. On top of base weapon scaling, you may also upgrade your weapon mastery, which can further the damage you deal with those weapons, depending on how your character is built....