Despite Coming Close, the Mortal Kombat Franchise Has Left One Box Unchecked

Mortal Kombathas crossed nearly every boundary in entertainment. It’s had movies, animated series, mobile spin-offs, and guest fighters like the T-800, Rambo, Joker, and Omni-Man. But despite this versatility, one major crossover remains missing: an official first-person shooter appearance. Leaked assets in late 2023 hinted at aCall of Dutycollaboration. Activision never confirmed anything, but the high-quality designs, and the fact that the leak came just three months afterMortal Kombat 1launched, made it seem believable....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Sarah Hall

Destiny 2: How to Get Ready for the Edge of Fate Expansion

With The Witness defeated, and the aftermath resolved, a new adventure awaits the Guardians ofDestiny 2. This time, the mysterious entities centered around The Nine are at the forefront of a new adventure sure to bring excitement and mystery to those ready for the challenge. This is the first of two expansions coming this year forDestiny 2, and it will shake up many core features that all players will have to prepare for....

June 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1331 words · Jason Smith

Diablo 4 Releases Patch Notes Ahead of Season 9 Update

Diablo 4is giving players an early look at exactly what to expect in its Season 9 content, releasing the massive patch notes for its Sins of the Horadrim update a couple of days ahead of the new season’s launch. The preemptive patch notes reveal a few specific details aboutDiablo 4’s Horadric Spellcraft, along with plenty of adjustments to multiple character classes and more. With the end of Season 8 fast approaching at the end of June,Diablo 4’s Sins of the Horadrim is set to starton July 1....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Melanie Becker

Diablo 4 Season 9 Sorcerers Can Deal an Absurd Amount of Damage, But There’s a Huge Asterisk Attached

Diablo 4Season 9 has been a huge boon for Sorcerer players, with several builds for the class sitting among the season’s best. WhileDiablo 4’s Hydra Sorcereris the star of the show this season, thanks to the new Ophidian Iris unique, it seems that the class is also benefiting from some unintended bugs. With some careful setup, Sorcerer players can quickly find themselves dealing ridiculously high amounts of damage, easily propelling themselves through the 150 tiers of the Pit....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Wesley Daniels

Diablo 4 Season 9’s S-Tier Sorcerer Build is Surprisingly Easy to Accomplish

The start ofDiablo 4Season 9 has revealed the top contenders for the season’s best builds, but most come with steep gear requirements. ForDiablo 4players looking to jump into the Sins of the Horadrim season with a build that packs a punch from the get-go, their options may be limited. However, the Sorcerer has received a nice boost this season due to the buffs to the class’s Hydra skill, making it a great choice for both seasonal leveling and endgame content....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Robin Coleman

Dune: Awakening Reveals Patch Notes For July 2025 Update

Dune: Awakeningdeveloper Funcom released the patch notes for Update Version 1.1.15.0, improving the endgame for both PvE and PvP players. Released just last month,Dune: Awakeninghas become one of the most successful titles of 2025, receiving high praise from players and critics alike. Though it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the hardcore desert survival MMO, its enduring player base, despite the minor hiccups, seems to be hooked on the gameplay loop the developers created....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Ronald Roach

Dune: Awakening's Composer Didn't Chase Hans Zimmer's Shadow

While it certainly has a vast array of memorable visuals that stick with its fans, the sound ofDuneis perhaps just as important and has just as much impact. The music of the franchise’s film andgame adaptationshas become one of the defining features of the atmosphere they create, impacting how players and viewers alike experience the harsh deserts of Arrakis. However, when it comes toDune: Awakening, there’s more to the story behind the soundtrack than most players might expect....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Charlotte Ramirez

Dying Light: The Beast

Dying Light: The Beasthas unveiled Bober the Beaver, the mascot of Castor Woods, who offers more glimpses into the eerie universe of the upcoming game. While the main setting forDying Light: The Beasthas already been revealed, this new character helps set the tone for players who will soon explore it. As previously explained by the devs,Dying Light: The Beast’s map is hand-crafted, meaning the team at Techland has put significant time and effort into creating an immersive world....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Cynthia Herrera

Fable: The Argument For and Against Companion Characters

Companion characters are practically a given in modern RPGs, as many gamers crave meaningful side stories they can invest in that increase the emotional weight of a game and give them something more worthwhile to do than simply run fetch-and-kill errands. The genre has thus been filled to the brim withmemorable companion charactersthat some players even feel they have built a personal relationship with that transcends the games themselves. However,Fablehas never really followed that path, choosing instead to focus solely on the idea that its stories are meant to be the player’s journey, not a shared one....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Carolyn Ibarra

Father of the Elder Scrolls Julian Le Fay Has Died at Age 59

Julian Le Fay, also known as the “father ofThe Elder Scrolls,” passed away on July 23 at the age of 59. The renowned developer, known for helping shape the RPG genre, died after a battle with cancer. His team paid tribute to him, along with Bethesda Game Studios, acknowledging his work onThe Elder Scrollsand the industry as a whole. On July 16, the gaming community was informed of the sad news thatJulian Le Fay was stepping away from the industry due to a worsening battle with cancer, as he wanted to spend the time he had left with his family and loved ones....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Tyrone Walker

Fortnite Reveals July 2025 Crew Pack Skin

New leaks indicate that the upcomingFortniteCrew Pack skin for July 2025 might be a clever reference to the in-game Reboot Van. If true, the skin will show up in July 2025 as part of the exclusiveFortniteCrew subscription service. Fortnitehas spent so long reigning near the top of the charts as one of thebest live service gamesaround that its fans and players have developed a subculture around the game’s development and various past events....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Lori Scott

FromSoftware Bosses You Can Beat In Cheesy Ways

Summary FromSoftware’s library, which comprisesElden Ring, Bloodborne, Sekiro​​​​​​, and all thingsDark Souls,is known among players for being one of the most nightmarishly difficult collections of games ever. Despite some really challenging level design choices at points and a few nasty traps, that fame is mostly earned because of thebossesin these games. They’re some of the most violent, unpredictable, and lethal to ever show up in a game, but some of them have some absolutely ludicrous weaknesses that, say, anyone reading an article online could totally try out to beat some of the (seemingly) hardest bosses in FromSoft’s catalog....

June 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1503 words · Maureen Williams

Genshin Impact Leaks Three New Characters for Version 6.0

A reliable source in theGenshin Impactcommunity has revealed the full lineup of new characters in Version 6.0, as fans can look forward to playing Aino, Flins, and Lauma in the debut patch of Nod-Krai. With Nod-Krai officially unveiled on July 22,Genshin Impactplayers have a much better idea of what to expect from the next region of Teyvat. Unlike previous Archon Quests, the Song of the Welkin Moon will last for a full year, wrapping up all loose storylines in time for the Traveler’s final confrontation with the Tsaritsa....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Scott Love