25 Years Ago, Diablo 2 Wrote the Book on an Entire Genre

On May 30, 2025, Blizzard Entertainment releasedDiablo 2– the second entry in the dark fantasy action RPG series. This grim isometric hack-and-slash game took what its predecessor did and ran with it, introducing a vast degree of character builds, gorgeous and dynamic environments, and cutting-edge storytelling and worldbuilding to the game. In this way,Diablo 2established itself as one of Blizzard’s Big Three franchises. In the 25 years since then,every other ARPG that came afterDiablo 2has needed to follow in its footsteps....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Samuel Carey

5 Open-World Games to Play This Weekend (July 25-July 27)

The older we all get, the less time we seemingly have available for gaming, which makes weekends one of the best times to dive into a title for extended periods.Open-world gameshave consistently maintained their popularity sinceGrand Theft Auto 3blew the doors open on the genre back in 2001, and more modern entries have found ways to innovate and branch out while still retaining the satisfying exploration and box-checking the best open-world games are known for....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Brian Powell

8 Best Arma Reforger Mods For Beginners

Mods have been a big part of military simulation games, especially in theArmaseries. Popular mods have even become the foundation for some of today’s most well-known video games, such asDayZandbattle royale modes— all of which started as mods inArma. Some mods allow you to transform the game into a different era. WhileArma Reforgeris set during the Cold War, mods can shift the setting to modern warfare or the Vietnam War. Most importantly, some mods — like the ones on this list — help new players get a better start with theArmaseries and the MilSim experience overall....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Mike Hampton

99 Nights in the Forest: All Enemies & How to Deal With Them

Quick Links 99 Nights in the Forestis a horror game in which you have to survive in the forest alone or with friends. But in addition to hunger, you will also encounter various enemies. Some of them are not very dangerous, while others will kill you in just a few hits. Therefore, in this guide, we will tell you about all the enemies in99 Nights in the Forestand how to deal with them....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Brent Crawford

All Main and Side Quests in Waframe

Quick Links Warframehas evolved significantly since its official release back in 2013, and since then, it has received countless updates. Throughout its life, it also received plenty of story quests — so much so that just a glimpse of the in-game quests menu can make any new player feel intimidated. While the game’s onboarding process has improved over the years, some players may still find the quest progression to be somewhat convoluted, especially returning veteran players who may have skipped a quest or two....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Philip Kim

All Medi/Sci Audio Logs in System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

Quick Links There are many different decks to make your way through inSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.These have the same layout and items as the original release,but the remasteredvisuals can make this a great treat for longtime fans looking to give the game another go. Ittook a while for this remaster to come to consoles, but now all fans can attempt to find every Audio Log for the deepest immersion possible....

July 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Colin Garrett

All Text Logs in FNAF: Secret of the Mimic

Quick Links Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimictells much of its story through the various text logs you can recover throughout the factory. These logs, when read together, establish a timeline of events and connect together the other information found throughout the game (such as in Audio Logs and Film Reels). To obtain these text logs you’ll need to find all 42 of the game’s mailboxes, which each contain one or more text logs....

July 22, 2025 · 14 min · 2795 words · Eric Ramos

Apex Legends is Coming to an Unexpected Platform

EA and Respawn announced that the popular battle royale shooterApex Legendsis coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 5 with improved visuals and performance compared to its Switch 1 counterpart. This unexpected announcement was made during the July 31st Nintendo Direct, which showed gameplay ofApex Legendsrunning on Nintendo Switch 2. Apex Legendsis well into its sixth year of operations with Season 26: Showdown looming on the horizon. There have been many changes over the years, and Season 26 may bring some of the game’s biggest changes yet....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Logan Rodriguez

Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Wish List

Despite the series’ rocky history with alternative, trend-chasing modes,Battlefield 6’s Battle Royale game mode is looking more likely than ever. Recently,details leaked aboutBattlefield 6’s Battle Royale mode, shedding some light on how EA plans to diversify the franchise to attract a bigger market. It will need a larger player base if it wants to hit its alleged 100 million player milestone, and naturally, a live-service add-on could be the vehicle for that growth....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Jennifer Fitzpatrick

Battlefield 6 Just Leaked Nearly 40 Minutes of Gameplay Footage and It Looks Amazing

Nearly 40 minutes ofBattlefield 6multiplayer gameplay has leaked, offering an extensive look at what fans can expect to see from the upcoming FPS. It has been no secret for a while now thatBattlefield 6is on the way, but EA finally confirmed its existence earlier this week. FollowingBattlefield 6’s official reveal, fans should finally begin to get excited about the next game in the series. Although2021’sBattlefield 2042wasn’t exactly a smash hit with fans, steps are being made to ensure the next entry doesn’t repeat the same mistakes all over again....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Ricky Nelson

Best Connection Level Unlocks In Australia In Death Stranding 2

Summary The game begins with Fragile finding Sam and Lou happily living in secret from the rest of the world. First, she asks Sam to remap Mexico to the Chiral Network, similar to his mission in the first game. WhileMexico isn’t small inDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, this opening bit does not compare to the second land mass players have to set up: Australia. When players connect a bunker back to the Chiral Network inDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, they will get rewards based on their star rating....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Russell Young

Best Horror Games That Began As Mods

Summary It’s great to see something as small as a simple turn into something huge — even when it’s terrifying — because it is bound to be a work of love and passion. Most mods are fine as they are, and aren’t meant to grow into anything else, but some others have the potential to become even more Every once in a while, gamers are treated to some fantastic games that started out as simple mods....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Sarah Villa

Best Protagonist Cards for Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy Crossover

Summary Magic: The Gatheringis one of the longest-running TCGs of all time and has plenty of different crossovers. One of which draws iconic characters from the world ofFinal Fantasy.Final Fantasyis a beloved JRPG property, meaning players will have parties of various characters pushing the story forward. A protagonist is a character that drives the focus of the story forward, regardless of who they are or how they choose to do so....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Tyrone Burgess