Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Breaks a Big FromSoftware Tradition

Summary The highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for FromSoftware’sElden Ringhas officially been deemed a masterpiece, going on to make history as the best-reviewed video game DLC ever made. Shadow of the Erdtree takes players to the Land of Shadow (Shadow Realm), an entirely separate world fromElden Ring’s Lands Between, where they must follow in the footsteps of Miquella to witness the overarching story of the DLC unfold. Shadow of the Erdtree is much more than a simple DLC, as FromSoftware clarified ahead of its release that it is comparable in size to any other normal game, making it one of the developer’s most distinguished DLCs yet....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Tiffany Hansen

Elizabeth Olsen Teases Surprising Plot Twist in WandaVision Ep. 4

The following contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Marvel’sWandaVisionon Disney Plus. WandaVisionstar Elizabeth Olsen has teased a twist in the fourth episode of the Disney Plus series. The first three episodes ofWandaVisionhave set up the show’s mystery while following a similar format, Wanda and Vision in classic sitcoms through the years, in each episode. However, the actress promises a “perspective swap” in the upcoming fourth episode. Speaking to the press, Elizabeth Olsen said of the show, “InWandaVision, you don’t know who the villain is or if there is a villain, so I think the real drama and tension is the constant tug and pull between the sitcom universe and the Marvel universe – and what was fun… what was really fun was uncovering how much we peel back in every episode....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Annette Garner

Everything You Need to Know Before The Ascent Releases

The debut release from indie studio Neon Giant,The Ascentis an ARPG twin-stick shooter set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. Featuring an immersive story and combat mechanics, the game differentiates itself from traditional ARPGs and looter shooters thanks to its worldbuilding. The Ascentwill have an exclusivity deal with Microsoft and will be available on Xbox Game Pass upon release. Despite drawing comparisons to franchises likeShadowrunandDiablo,the trailers forThe Ascentshowcase the game’s unique identity though the progression system and vibrant world design....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Karla Peterson

Final Fantasy 14 is Making Changes to Its Fantasia Feature

Summary During the 81st Letter from the Producer Live broadcast,Final Fantasy 14producer and director Naoki Yoshida said that players who use a Fantasia in theDawntrailexpansion will have a new one-hour window to either revert or make more changes after using the feature. In addition, Yoshida confirmed that allFinal Fantasy 14players can receive a free Fantasia potion in Ul’dah onceDawntrailis released. To start the 81st Live Letter episode,Final Fantasy 14revealed itshighly-anticipatedDawntrailJob Action trailer, which showcased some of the new skills and animations that all the game’s Jobs will receive during the expansion....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Megan Deleon

Final Fantasy 7: What Happens With Tifa Throughout the Series

Final Fantasy 7has long been considered one of the greatest games in its franchise, and by many as one of the all-time best games period. A big part of its success came not just from its technical achievements but its narrative. Naturally, a good story comes with great characters that fans have come to love over the years.Final Fantasy 7features a cast of iconic heroes, villains, and everything in between, including main character Cloud Strife....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Samuel Perry

Fortnite: Compact Cars, Lockie's Lighthouse, and Weather Station Locations

FortniteChapter 2 has started off with a bang and is bringing new weekly challenges. This week, Week 3, brings the Forged by Slurp challenge which includes a long list of tasks to complete. Chief among those tasks is finding the locations of Lockie’s Lighthouse, Compact Cars, and the Weather Station.Fortniteplayers will have to dance in these three separate locations to unlock the challenge. RELATED:Fortnite Chapter 2 Patch Notes Reveal Battle Royale Fixes Lockie’s Lighthouse It won’t matter if a player is rocking a brand new one-of-a-kind-skin complete with epic dances moves, or just the standard set for players to complete these missions....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Gregory Johnson

Games About Enjoying The Little Things

The great thing about video games is that they allow players to go anywhere and do anything they want. Someone wants to be a captain of a starship and save the galaxy? They can do that. Someone wants to quest through a fantasy land full of magic and dragons? That’s possible too. While these types of adventures are enjoyable, video games don’t always have to be about epic adventures. Sometimes, it’s preferable to just sit back and relax....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Lisa Ellison

Games With Playable Knights

Summary Knights have always had huge attention when they are playable as a class in a multiplayer sword fighting game or a playable character in a linear storyline. They are represented as honorable soldiers who are ready to die on the battlefield fighting for their side. Recent video games have started to show different sides of Knights and changed how the players have been looking at them. Knights being the center of attraction in heroic narratives allows the player to be in their shoes as they embark on a long journey through treacherous lands to conquer tough foes and complete their quest....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Jennifer Zhang

Genshin Impact: Consecrated Beast Location

There are many types of enemies inGenshin Impact. The most common drops are obtained from Common Enemies, while the more advanced drops come from Elite Enemies. As the name suggests, these foes are harder to beat and exist in smaller numbers. For example, the Shadowy Husks thatdrop Statuette inGenshin Impactcan be tough to find in the Chasm. A type of Mystical Beasts called Consecrated Beast is released inGenshin Impact3.4, and it adds to the list of Elite Enemies that are tough to find....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Ryan Lee

Genshin Impact: Everything Announced On 2.4 Livestream

Genshin Impacthas a very strict six-week update cycle.Genshin Impact2.4 release date is expected to be on August 08, 2025. For the past few updates, players have been dotted with content in Inazuma. This streak will continue in 2.4, where a new area,Enkanomiya, will be added. However, the next Version will also pull Travelers back to Liyue. Just like last year, it’s time for theLantern Rite Festival. RELATED:Genshin Impact: Is Ocean-Hued Clam Good For Kokomi?...

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Larry Murray

Halo: Silver Team, Explained

The best characters in anyHalowork tend to be teams of Spartans. Three or four super soldiers wearing a planet’s GDP in weapons and armor can win a war, but they do more than fight. Spartans aren’t known for their sparkling conversation skills or towering personalities, but they become brothers and sisters in arms on the battlefield.Halofeatures several iconic squadrons, but the ongoing show brought the world the Silver Team. Halocame under fire from fans incensed bythe substantial changes in canonbetween the show and the games....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Randall Andrade

Henry Cavill Shows His Love for the Super Bowl Winning Chiefs as The Witcher

The Kansas City Chiefswon Super Bowl 54last night, beating out the San Francisco 49ers by 11 points. Some might argue they were aided by a morale boost from English actor-turned-American football enthusiast Henry Cavill, who became his character from Netflix’sThe Witcherseries to post his support for the Chiefs. Cavill took the guiseThe Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia in order to call upon his fandom to voice support for both the Kansas City Chiefs and England’s national rugby team....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Martha George

How To Pause And Resume Multiple Games On Steam Deck

Quick Links TheSteam Deckcan run multiple games and apps at the same time, but doing so can cause performance issues and drain the battery life. As a result, it’s recommended that users only run one game or app at a time. However, thanks to a neat little plugin calledPause Games, users can switch between apps and games without putting the Steam Deck through its paces. It functions similarly tothe Resume feature on the Xbox Series X/S, and this guide will outline how players can use it....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Melissa Smith