Brilliant Minecraft Fan Art Shows How Soul Sand Slows Players Down

Despite the relative calm ofMinecraft’s days, the game features some surprisingly scary creatures and biomes. One of the most frightening of these is the game’s Nether dimension, which can be a constant challenge. As a tribute to one of this dimension’s scariest blocks, oneMinecraftfan decided to show off their interpretation of a player walking across Soul Sand. Minecraftis a survival sandbox gamedeveloped by Mojang and released in 2011. The Nether is a dimension that can only be entered through a specific portal but is a crucial area for players looking to complete the game’s main arc....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Claudia Gutierrez

Call of Duty: Warzone Player Gets 6 Kills at Once While Downed

Getting downed inCall of Duty: Warzonecan often be a death sentence. AlthoughWarzonedoes provide self-revive and respawn options, it can often take several vital seconds to successfully stand back up. At that time, many players prefer to simply finish the kill, but in the final circle, things can get a tad more difficult. The final circle places pressure on teams to complete the mission and win the round. With the circle constantly moving and enemies closing in all around, the player makes a gusty decision that would cost his team the game if it did not pay off due to theiruniqueWarzonestrategy....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · April Ewing

CMA Senior Director Used to Work for Law Firm Representing Sony

Recently, the UK’s competition and mergers regulatory body, known as the CMA, made headlines by blocking the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard byMicrosoft. This acquisition was seen as an opportunity forMicrosoftto strengthen its position in the console market, where it currently trails behind competitors. As the gaming industry increasingly shifts towards mobile games and services dominated by companies like Apple, Google, and Tencent, Microsoft aimed to secure a stronger foothold through the acquisition....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Rachel Phillips

Co-Op Games To Play Before They Leave Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft’sXbox Games Passhas been described by many as the “Netflix of video games.” The subscription service allows players to access a well-stocked library of digital titles, encompassing everything from indie titles, strategy games, and classic shooters. Although there are a lot of games on offer for players to dive into, they’re typically only on Xbox Game Pass for around a year before they’re taken off, with some titles removed even sooner than that depending on deals with publishers....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Heather Mclean

Code Vein: 10 Best Weapons (& Their Most Compatible Blood Code)

Code Vein’sapproach to action RPG elements makes for a fun experience where players can customize their playstyle based on the types of equipment they wear. The game’s weapons can be split up into a tier list, but a person’s build will have a huge impact on which item ranks as the best for them. Weapons all have unique move sets depending on their type, and players can make the experience even more personalized with blood codes....

August 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1710 words · Donna Irwin

Dragon's Dogma 2: This'll Cure What Ails Ye Achievement/Trophy Guide

Quick Links There are plenty of interesting places to visit inDragon’s Dogma 2, from the ancient battlegrounds of Vermund to the many temples in Battahl. Monster-infested points of interest are part and parcel of many RPGs, but not every encounter in a new area has to be action-packed. Somewhere down south lies a peaceful hot spring that players can soak themselves in. It’s part of an achievement called This’ll Cure What Ails Ye, and while it isn’tone ofDragon’s Dogma 2’shardest achievements, it’s surprisingly easy to miss on your first playthrough....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Miss Shirley Haynes PhD

Fire Emblem Engage: How to Find the Guardian Spirit Sommie (& What it Does)

Fire Emblem Engagegives players an excellent home base to return to between chapters and battles, known as the Somniel. The Somniel is filled with useful facilities and also offers players the ability to interact with the various units that make up their army in a more casual and less life-threatening setting. One notable ally players will only encounter on the Somniel inFire Emblem Engageis theGuardian Spirit. Their default name isSommie, but players are able to name the Guardian Spirit whatever they wish when they first meet it, and it provides both moral and actual support throughout the game....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Melinda Marshall

Fire Emblem Engage: The Soren DLC (The Divine Paralogues) Walkthrough

Quick Links WithFire Emblem Engage’s paid DLC expansion, players will be able to getPath of RadianceandRadiant Dawn’s Soren now that wave 2 has dropped. In order to get him, players will need to defeat him in battle first, and the map is fairly dangerous. Players will need to take on several enemy units, a map that attacks them after each turn, and a massively powerful magic user. To win, players will need to position their units carefully, be wary of flying units getting too close to Soren, and doing their best to survive against this powerfulFire Emblem EngageDLCfoe....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Daniel Rose

Forgotten Super Mario Game Gets New Update 8 Years After Launch

Summary Nintendo’sSuper Mario Runhas received a new update eight years after it first launched.Super Mario Runis the main seriesSuper Mariogame that often gets overlooked whenever fans are talking about the franchise. There are some who don’t even consider it a properSuper Mariogame because it has only ever been released for Android and iOS mobile devices, as opposed to a dedicated Nintendo console. Super Mario Runstands as one of Nintendo’s few efforts to break into the mobile gaming space....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Jill Hall

Genshin Impact Reveals Version 4.8 Release Date, New Character, and More

Summary HoYoverse has revealed the release date forGenshin ImpactVersion 4.8, which will drop later this month and feature a new map, a new character, and much more.Genshin Impact’s last update, Version 4.7, was released on June 5 and included two 5-star characters in Clorinde and Sigewinne, as well as the 4-star playable character Sethos. The update also introduced new weapons, new quests, event wishes, and Genius Invokation TCG Cards. In the coming months,Genshin Impactwill inch closer to Version 5....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Ryan Mathis

God of War Ragnarok Fan Shares Neat Art Of Kratos, Atreus, And Mimir

God of Warfans have a lot to celebrate, as theGod of War Ragnaroktrailer finally arrived earlier this month. As such, many are showing their appreciation for the game, with oneGod of War Ragnarokfan sharing a cool, cartoony art piece based on three major characters. Twitter user @govy9807 is clearly looking to the new title for inspiration, as the artist captures a few of thenew looks seen inGod of War Ragnarok. The artist has shared several neat pieces on social media, all of which showcase their distinct style....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Charles Singh

God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC Could Set the Stage for the Rumored Half-Sequel

Summary God of War Ragnarokdelivered an exciting surprise announcement at The 2023 Game Awards. While it was initially doubtful going into the show whether fans would get any news regarding the next step in Kratos' and Atreus' journey, early into this year’s event, atrailer forGod of War Ragnarok’supcomingValhalla DLCwas shown as one of TGA’s many world premiers. In its brief running time, Kratos appears to be battling various enemies across some familiar-looking locales....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Nicole Gibson

Here's How Anya Taylor-Joy Landed Furiosa Role In Mad Max Prequel

Anya Taylor-Joy has some really big shoes to fill. For many fans of George Miller’sMad Max: Fury Road, there is only one Furiosa, and that is Charlize Theron. Their feelings are valid, too — Theron’s performance in the film was so memorable, it’s the only reason theFuriosaprequel got the green light in the first place. Understandably, it’s disappointing that she will not be reprising her iconic role, but if there’s anyone who could do it justice, it’s Taylor-Joy, who has proven herself to be worthy of playing the Imperator....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Russell Miller