The Elder Scrolls 6 Must Innovate Where Most RPGs Don't

Although developer Bethesda Softworks is currently focused on finishingStarfieldfor its fall 2022 release date, it is expected that some work will soon shift toThe Elder Scrolls 6, if it hasn’t already. The studio’s highly anticipated follow-up toSkyrimhas been a long time coming, and fans hope that the time betweenElder Scrollsreleases will allow for a lot of innovation. Of course, there have been a lot of generational leaps in games sinceElder Scrolls 5: Skyrim....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Dwayne Beasley

Top Apex Legends Player Banned from the Game After Cheating Accusations

One of the best players in the first-person-shooterApex Legendshas been banned fromcompetitive play. This ban comes after it was discovered that they somehow managed to get to the top without anybody noticing that they were using an aimbot to cheat. InApex Legend’sranked play, players battle against each other in order to climb the ranks in hopes of getting the prestigious Predator badge. However, any sort of ranked gameplay mode that involvesskill-based matchmakingoften results in less scrupulous players trying to win through hacks and cheats....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Todd Williams

Twitch's New Hate Raid Countermeasures are a Step in the Right Direction

TheTwitchcommunity has been suffering from hate raids for some time now. In these raids, users bring droves of bot accounts into aTwitchstreamer’s chat, and those bots spam hateful and abusive messages to harass the streamer. Not only is it incredibly frightening and hurtful for a streamer to experience, but it’s extremely difficult for a streamer to resolve, since banning all of the incoming accounts is an ordeal. For some time now, Twitch users have been demanding that the website does something to stop these raids....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Shane Williams

Western RPGs With The Best Character Development

There was a time when RPGs were nothing more than dungeon crawlers with builds and stats, with the story taking more of a back seat. These titles had players either forming a party or venturing into a dungeon solo, encountering and beating enemies in a run-of-the-mill dungeon before encountering the main boss. Nowadays, RPGs have complex storylines and engaging characters, making them a blast in every way. RELATED:The Best Western RPGS If You Love Grinding...

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1091 words · Christian Atkins

Who Should Star In The Scream 7 Opening Kill Sequence?

Summary If there’s one thing everyone is looking forward to whenScream 7is released, it’s the opening kill sequence. Ever since Ghostface targeted Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore) when she made popcorn and got ready for a movie night in the original 1996Screammovie, horror fans have enjoyed comparing and contrasting these scenes.Scream 7needs to topScream 6’s epic opening scenewhich featured a few twists, turns, and surprises. Since the franchise has existed since 1996, it’s even more important thatScreamcontinues to have creative and fresh opening scenes....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Sarah Stone

Xbox Series X Could Offer Very Useful Feature for Hardcore Gamers

It’s been a given that the newly-named Xbox Series X will be one of the most powerful consoles ever,with support for 8K resolutions and 120 FPS gameplay, and slowly but surely, we’re starting to see how its advanced technology will translate into an actual tangibly next-gen gaming experience starting next year. Prior to its official unveiling at The Game Awards on Thursday, one of the few things we knew about theXbox Series X’s technical specswas the fact that it will drastically cut down on loading times thanks to a Solid-State Drive (SSD)....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Kenneth Cook

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fans are Calling for Simple UI Change

SomeThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfans have taken online to call for a simple UI change that would fix their grievances with how the game handles the activation of certain abilities. Their pleas surfaced online shortly afterTears of the Kingdomsurvived a barrage of review bombs. Warning! Mid-game gameplay spoilers ahead.WhileTears of the Kingdomdoesn’t address everyBreath of the Wildcomplaint, Nintendo’s latest Switch exclusive managed to improve on its predecessor in most respects....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Tracy Patel

5 Loot Changes That Would Be Perfect For Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies Season 1

Summary As long as it is supported properly,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Zombies has a bright future ahead of it. Season 1 seems like a promising start for its post-launch content, as a modified version of the VR-11 Wonder Weapon from Call of the Dead is being added as well as a proper endgame activity called Rifts, which will take gamers into the Dark Aether. While turning foes like mercenaries and Zombies into friends will be fun, and Rifts will provide some much-needed challenges for those that have already completed the base game’s Acts, loot is another area Treyarch could focus on inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Season 1....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1002 words · Michelle Rodriguez

A Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Sequel Would Have One Big Decision To Make

Summary The eyes of theCall of Dutycommunity are already turning towards what the franchise will hold for 2025, with solid rumors and leaks already painting a fair picture of what to expect. Interestingly, it seems that 2025’s entry to the franchise may be a direct sequel toCall of Duty: Black Ops 2, taking the IP in a wildly different direction compared to the recent focus on theModern Warfarerebooted trilogy. WithCall of Duty: Black Ops 2being a fan-favorite title for many players, the prospect of a direct sequel to the 2012 title is garnering a lot of attention, but there are some key narrative decisions that the game would have to make....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Willie Martinez

All Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 New Camp Content Explained

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3’sextremely hefty Patch 6 dropped on May 14, 2025, after a teaser that falsely caused fans to expect it on Valentine’s Day. While the patch does include some updates to combat, including new Legendary Actions for certain bosses, the bulk of the update focuses on in-camp scenes and interactions. The new camp content inBaldur’s Gate 3’spatch 6 includes a mix of character-focused moments and quality of life improvements....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Traci Cole

All Features Confirmed for Lords of the Fallen

Summary October is set to be an extremely busy month for gamers, with several high-profile titles releasing right from the off. SoulslikeLords of the Fallenfrom developer Hexworks Studios, arriving right in the middle of this busy period, is hoping to establish a foothold among such big releases asMarvel’s Spider-Man 2andSuper Mario Bros. Wonder. A reboot of the 2014 title of the same name,Lords of the Fallenis shaping up to be an exciting entry into a relatively packed sub-genre, thanks to some innovative features that could set it apart from the rest....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Tony Parker

Best 4k TVs Under $1000

Shopping for anew 4K TVwithout any idea of what to look out for can be difficult, given the available options. 4K TVs come in multiple screen sizes, resolutions, display technologies, and price ranges, so making a final decision can be tricky. VIZIO 50-inch MQX-Series 4K 120Hz QLED HDR10+ Smart TV LG C3 Series 42-Inch Class OLED Although 4K TVs have always been considered pricey, consumers can explore some options that cost less than $1000....

May 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2469 words · John Taylor

Best Books On Video Games

Today, video games can be played anywhere and everywhere. Yet they still rely on some form of power, be it plugged into a socket, or through batteries. The days of the Game Gear eating 6 AAs in four hours are gone, but the newer devices don’t offer much more time before needing a recharge. It might be worth reading a book while they’re charging up. The best books can make the longest journeys can feel like a flicker....

May 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1548 words · David Guerra