BioShock is Better Off for Embracing the Final Fantasy Blueprint

Ever since the firstBioShockreleased in 2007, 2K’s thought-provoking first-person shooter series has had a dominant place in gaming culture, and many fans are highly anticipating the upcomingBioShock 4.The publisher and new developer Cloud Chamber have gone quiet since the next entry in theBioShockseries was confirmed in 2019, but considering it was revealed the game would still be a few years away at that point, this is hardly surprising. However, players are essentially none the wiser aboutBioShock 4after four years - beyond a few rumors here or there....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Joseph Aguirre

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Confirms Armor and Salvage System

With only two weeks until release, more details are emerging about what players should expect inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. With developer Treyarch at the helm for thisCall of Duty,fans expected a zombies mode to be included, and they were right. The core Zombies mode will be available to all players, but thePS4 & PS5 will have exclusive zombie content. In a new press briefing, fans can now learn more about what the zombie gameplay will be like, including a refresh to the Armor and Salvage systems....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Dana Johnson

Call of Duty: Vanguard Could Be Like a Black Ops Cold War 2.0, Says Leaker

There are many things gamers can likely be certain of in life: Mario will always jump on goombas, Master Chief will always need a weapon, and every year there will be a newCall of Dutytitle hitting the shelves. A new leak regarding the latest iteration in the franchise may be a little disconcerting for fans however, as a reliable source has suggested that the newestCall of Dutymay be one of the series' more lackluster titles....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Kathleen Kelly

Dead Island 3's Future Looks Brighter Than DI2 For One Reason

Summary Despite a long and rocky development cycle,Dead Island 2managed to launch in an impressive state, seemingly doing the impossible. Thanks to the nearly decade-long production, there were many assumptions thatDead Island 2could potentially be a disaster, but developer Dambuster Studios managed to prove the industry wrong. Now, withDead Island 2being a little over a year old, there are questions surrounding whether there will be a third game or not. Although the game was a fun zombie-filled gore fest, one of the low points was found in the game’s cliffhanger ending....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Tonya Knight

Diablo 4: Best General Unique Items, Ranked

Summary The anticipated fourth season ofDiablo 4has dropped, adding to the already vast ecosystem of Blizzard’s darkly-tinged ARPG. WithSeason 4 bringing various changes and additions— including some new Unique items — it seemed like a good time to highlightDiablo 4’s bestgeneral Unique itemsalready established. This is drawing from a pool ofcountlessitems already released. These items take the form of extremely scarce and sought-after pieces of gear, whichany classcan utilize to instantly boost their build....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1439 words · Danny Allen

Dragon's Dogma 2: How to Get Mystic Spearhand Maister Skill (& Spearhand-Maister Location)

Quick Links The Mystic Spearhand Maister inDragon’s Dogma 2is someone players can potentially meetpretty early in the game. However, to unlock the Mystic Spearhand Maister ability, you will need to go deep into one of the game’s later zones, and defeat one of the most difficult world bosses: a Drake. This Drake is the same type that players fight in Melve during the"Readvent of Calamity" quest, and has similar weaknesses. This time, though, it won’t fly away....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Kristen Clark

Elden Ring Player Tanks Malenia in New Game+7

Malenia, Blade of Miquella, may be one of the most popular bosses inElden Ringdue to how powerful she is, but one player defeated her in under a minute on their New Game+7. A Reddit user, Fancy_Gonzalez2006, uploaded a clip of theirepic victory against Maleniathat a lot of otherElden Ringfans have been talking about. Elden Ringis thought by many to be the best game to release in 2022 so far for a lot of reasons, such as its incredibly challenging boss battles and replayability....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Amy Johnson

Elden Ring Players Are Encouraging Each Other to Break the Community's Unwritten Rules

Summary SomeElden Ringplayers struggling with the DLC have been encouraging each other to break the community’s unwritten rules about how one should play the game. With over 25 million units sold,Elden Ringhas a massive community of players, with many of them currently enjoying the newly-releasedShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. TheShadow of the ErdtreeDLC has been a long time coming forElden Ringfans. It’s arrived over two years after the base game’s launch, and has given players a brand-new area to explore filled with powerful new enemies....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Anna Morrison

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fans Should Mark February 6 on Their Calendars

Summary At the end of the January 31 State of Play broadcast, Sony confirmed thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthfans would have to wait until February 6 for more news about the anticipated title. However, Sony stated that this would be when another State of Play presentation dedicated solely toFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwould be released. Duringthe State of Play showcase, various looks at upcoming titles such asRise of the RoninandStellar Bladewere among the presentation’s key points....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Shawn Morton

Forgotten Square Enix Games With Awesome Cover Art

Since its inception in 1986,Square Enixhas been consistently releasing revolutionary JRPGs. Though it is mostly recognized for its creation of theFinal Fantasy,Kingdom Hearts, andDragon Questfranchises, the company has developed a vast number of unique video games that have unfortunately been forgotten by most fans. Square Enix has always attempted to convey a storythrough a title’s cover art. For many titles, the cover art associated contains multiple hints regarding the plot of the game and its characters....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1206 words · Denise Russell

Genshin Impact Leaks Hint at Arlecchino Element and Weapon Type

A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed more information about upcoming character Arlecchino, one of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. The Harbingers are extremely powerful individuals who work for the Fatui, one of the main antagonist factions in the world of Teyvat.All Harbingers are led by one character, the Cryo Archon Tsaritsa, who rules over Snezhnaya, which is expected to be the seventh major region to be introduced toGenshin Impact. So far, only a couple of Harbingers have made an official in-game appearance, but their appearance was officially revealed during the famous “A Winter Night’s Lazzo” trailer in which they gathered to remember their fallen comrade, Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter, better known as La Signora....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Robert Garcia

Ghost of Tsushima: How to Get Grappling Hook

One of the more useful mobility options inGhost of Tsushimais the grappling hook, as it aids Jin in scaling walls, swinging across gaps, and more. Since there are somemissable items inGhost of Tsushima, many fans want to make sure they get a hold of the grappling hook before it’s too late. Ghost of Tsushimais split into three acts, and progressing too far into the story makes certain items unobtainable until the end of the game when free roam is enabled....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Tyler Vaughan

Hades Update Finally Fixes Xbox Achievement Issues

Of the many games released during 2020,Hadesis one that took many by surprise. Winning multiple Game of the Year awards and introducing countless players to the cacophony of memorable characters that populate the game,Hadeshas managed to impress many in the gaming community. Though, after its cross-platform launch back in August, Xbox users have been facing a minor issue. Following the launch ofHadeson Xbox consoles last month, players have been running into an issue that causesHadesachievements to not unlock on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Erik Thomas MD