Heroes of the Storm Launches Big New Event Where All Heroes Are Free

Summary Heroes of the Stormis celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way, with two free portraits, a brand-new Thrall skin in the shop, and an event where every hero is free for a limited time. From now through June 15, players who log in can add these newHeroes of the Stormportraits to their collections before trying any hero in the game. It has officially been10 years sinceHeroes of the Stormfirst launched....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Zachary Larson

Hogwarts Legacy 2 with No Field Guide Could Actually Be a Nice Reprieve

After players spent years exploring the Wizarding World through a wide assortment of video game adaptations, Avalanche Software strived to leave its own mark withHogwarts Legacy. For the first time, fans of the franchise were able to tell their own story within the halls of Hogwarts, completely free from the influences of Harry Potter’s story. What ensued was an extremely memorable adventure, with many interested to see whereHogwarts Legacywill go next....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Keith Aguirre

Horror Games That Let You Play Your Own Way

Summary Part of what makeshorror gamesscary is that they take away a player’s control over the situation they’re in. Sometimes, there’s no way out, and there’s nothing to be done about it, which is the scariest idea of all. However, not all horror games are like that. Some attempt to provide as much choice as possible,giving the players tools, strategies, and playstyles to conquer the horror any way they like. This list of horror games is ranked both by the quality of the game and by how many options it gives the player to conquer their fears....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Terry Lawrence

How Dune: Awakening Utilizes Environmental Storytelling

Although it hasn’t been out for very long, Funcom’s survival MMODune: Awakeninghas already been labeled more of an MMO that pretends to be a survival game than a survival game in the traditional sense. This is largely due to the fact that progression isn’t necessarily tied to the survival aspects ofDune: Awakeningas it is in most other games in the genre. Instead,Dune: Awakeningtakes a classic MMO approach to progression, which sees players primarily moving forward throughMMO-style exploration, reputation building, and player-driven world events....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Victoria Rivera

How To Check Expedition History In Elden Ring Nightreign

Quick Links Every expedition inElden Ring Nightreignis different from the last, no matter how many things you keep the same about your party, characters,and relics. While it’s not clear at first,Nightreignkeeps a record of all your expeditions, and you can go back to see all sorts of details from any run. If you end up randomly matchmaking with other players, it can be a roll of the dice for how good your party members are....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Matthew Bishop

How to Cure All Status Effects in Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD

Quick Links Status Ailments are something players can use to their advantage as theycomplete the questsinBravely Default Flying Fairy HD. However, they are also at risk of being victims of these effects themselves. Party Members who are affected by Ailments take on temporary disadvantages. Players have a couple of options for curing Status Ailments, including special items, spells, and potions. Here’s a list of all the Status Ailments inBravely Default Flying Fairy HDand how to cure them....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Amanda Williams

How to Find All Audio Logs in FNAF: Secret of the Mimic

Quick Links There’s more to uncover at Murray’s Costume Manor inFNAF: Secret of the Mimicthan meets the eye, and it’s not just the crazed animatronics lurking around every corner. There are various types of collectible items to find, many of which can lead to achievement rewards and the unlocking of special endings for the story. One type of collectible item you should set out to find inFNAF: Secret of the Mimicare theaudio logsleft by Erwin and Fiona....

July 23, 2025 · 10 min · 1957 words · Susan Black

How To Fix Mario Kart World Not Downloading (Switch 2 Bundle)

Quick Links The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and along with it comesMario Kart World, the latest entryin Nintendo’s legendary karting series. Included in a premium launch Switch 2 bundle, some players have found that they can’t downloadMario Kart World, or are unable to access the digital copy that was supposed to come with the game. Though many bundles came with a game card, depending on your region, you may have received a Switch 2 with authorized access toMario Kart Worldas a free download instead....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Elizabeth Gardner DDS

How to Get a Buggy in Dune Awakening (& Is It Worth It?)

Quick Links The Buggy is a landbound vehicle inDune: Awakeningmeant for mining operations and supply runs that require hauling back tons of materials. It is relatively cumbersome to drive and is much slower thanthe Sandbikeand the Ornithopter, but its strengths make it more than worth investing in. Players who are constantly tired of having to run back to base after maxing out their backpack inventory capacity of 175v will find the 1500v worth of storage that a standard Buggy comes with to be a game-changer for gathering resources....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Renee Clayton

How To Get Every Empty Bottle In Zelda: The Wind Waker

Quick Links InThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Bottles can be used to contain an assortment of liquids and other materials – including Fairies, which cancompletely revive Link from defeat. But apart from the first bottle, which Link acquires as part of the main story, finding all Bottles inWind Wakerrequires you to go out of your way to specific locations throughout the Great Sea. In total, there are four bottles inWind Waker, a handful of which have hefty prerequisites, like finishing the Forsaken Fortress for the second time orhaving a huge number of Rupees....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Kylie Newton

How to Get the Casino Suit in 007 First Light by Playing Hitman

Quick Links To promote its upcoming James Bond game,007 First Light, IO Interactive brought an iconic villain from that universe toHitman. For a limited time,Hitmanplayers get to put their assassination skills to the test against Le Chiffre, and if they purchase The Banker Pack, they can repeat the mission as many times as they like. Besides the awesome mission at Casino Monarchique, players can also unlock some goodies that will become available once007 First Lightlaunches....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Laura White

How To Heal & Stop Bleeding In Stalker Legends Of The Zone

Quick Links Stalker Legends of the Zone Enhanced Editionbrings the classic survival adventure titles backto modern hardware with some well-needed graphical tweaks. However, the games still retain their famously tough difficulty and learning curve, as players will struggle to stay alive against various threats of The Zone. So, if you’re heading out in the toxic wastelands, it’s important to stock up on items to heal yourself or stop bleeding during or after an enemy encounter....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Kristen Hernandez

How to Play Elden Ring Nightreign Early with the New Zealand Trick

Elden Ringis one of the most celebrated video games of all time, so it makes sense thatElden Ring Nightreignis one of the most anticipated games of 2025. The full release is nearly here, but some players can experienceElden Ring Nightreignearlier than everyone else with the tried and true New Zealand trick. The New Zealand trick has been an open secret for quite some time now, especially on Xbox consoles where the region-changing process is much more straightforward than on PC and PlayStation....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Sara Brown