Doom: The Dark Ages Makes the Case to Adapt One Movie Franchise

Doom: The Dark Ageshas brought heavy non-stop action to gamers this month, as this prequel has the Slayer fighting the forces of Hell in a cyber-medieval world. From the setting to the exciting new features,Doom: The Dark Agesis a unique chapter in the beloved first-person shooter franchise. One particularly stand-out moment in the game, though, is the first time players get to pilot a giant mech suit.The Slayer’s arsenal inDoom: The Dark Agesis inventive and wonderfully over-the-top, and the mech suit adds an even deeper layer to the game’s love of wild weaponry....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Amy Hernandez

Dynasty Warriors Producer Doesn't Think Series is Successful in the West

Summary One of the lead producers for theDynasty Warriorsseries doesn’t think the franchise has truly been successful in Western markets yet, according to a recent interview. The hack-and-slash series from Koei Tecmo has been a staple of gaming since the early 2000s, known for its chaotic large-scale battles based on historical Chinese wars.Dynasty Warriorshas launched ten main-series games and a multitude of spinoffs, most recently releasingDynasty Warriors: Originsas a major overhaul of the series....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Victor Zimmerman

Elden Ring Nightreign Shares a Surprising Trait With MMOs

Elden Ring Nightreignis a very unusual game, even by FromSoftware’s standards, taking traits from a number of clear, and less obvious, sources. It’s a playground of ideas, melding a highly streamlined vision ofElden Ring’s gameplaywith the loop and structure of a roguelite. Each run is different from the last, and lessons learned are carried forward to the next run, ensuring that even failure can be capitalized on, albeit in a way that is atypical of a usual Soulslike experience....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Meghan Dorsey

Elden Ring Nightreign: What To Do First

Quick Links Every expedition inElden Ring Nightreigncan go from 20 to 30 minutes of runes farming and boss fighting to achieve enough gear andlevels to fight theNightlordon Day 3. The grind to the boss at the end can be challenging, as players will have to decide the optimal route they should take. The most important thing about every Expedition is how you start it, and having a poor Day 1 can potentially ruin the run for the whole party....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Michelle Krueger

Fast X Is Killing It On Streaming (Even With A 56% On Rotten Tomatoes)

More than two years after its initial release, thisUniversal Picturesblockbuster is storming up the streaming charts worldwide. It turns out that boasting stars like Alan Ritchson and Jason Statham in forgettable supporting roles can actually be a good thing for your movie. It took about a decade, but in 2011, theFast & Furiousfranchise kind of came out of nowhere to become Universal Pictures' biggest franchise (astheJurassic Worldserieswas still a few years away)....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Caroline King

Fortress of Dome Treasure Chest & Spirithief Locations in HSR

Quick Links “Fortress of Dome” Eye of Twilight is an area of Amphoreus inHonkai: Star Railthat was unlocked during “The Fall at Dawn’s Rise” Trailblaze Mission. After surpassing many challenges and turbulence, the team of remaining heroes finally takes off to defeat the Sky Titan, Aquila. With the help ofHyacine’s knowledge of the ancient mechanism, Trailblazers manage to corner Aquila and lure it out of hiding to enter a challenging battle....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Nicole Obrien

Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2 May Clash at The Game Awards

Summary Ghost of YoteiandDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachare without a doubt two of the most anticipated games of 2025, and despite the fact that the year has already seen some worthy Game Awards contenders, they are nonetheless poised to be considered for multiple categories as well. In fact,Ghost of YoteiandDeath Stranding 2may see some overlap at2025’s Game Awardsthat their predecessors didn’t experience on account of launching a year apart....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Kara Price

Honkai: Star Rail Unveils Second Character for Version 3.5

Honkai: Star Railhas revealed Cerydra as the second five-star character debuting in Version 3.5. Since the release of Amphoreus,Honkai: Star Railhas steadily added new units to the playable roster every patch, all of them members of the powerful Chrysos Heirs. An exciting chapter is soon beginning forHonkai: Star Railas the game prepares to launch its 3.4 update. The developers have confirmed anewHonkai: Star Railspecial livestreamfor June 20 to share more information about Phainon’s playable release and other major events....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Michael Gonzalez

How Assassin's Creed Shadows Honors the Lore of Early Games

This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS forAssassin’s Creed Shadows. TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has changed a lot in the last 18 years. The series' biggest change by far came in 2017 withthe launch ofAssassin’s Creed Origins, an entry that exchanged the series' stealth and parkour focus for action-RPG elements and a gigantic open-world. Each entry sinceAssassin’s Creed Origins(aside fromAC Mirage) has continued to build on this open-world RPG formula, including the most recent release,Assassin’s Creed Shadows....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Vanessa George

How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Makes a Basic Feature Essential

In a game so beautiful, it’s no wonder thatClair Obscur: Expedition 33encourages players to explore the wonders of the Continent. Every change in terrain and sprawling vista is a chance to bask in its gorgeous art direction, butClair Obscurdoesn’t neglect the mechanical reasons for scouring its environments, either. Taking the path less travelled is rewarding for multiple reasons; from stumbling across Pictos that provide even more nuance to its combat, togathering Chromaused as currency by the Gestral Merchants, there is always purpose in searching beyond plot-designated paths....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Jeffery Larson

How Elden Ring Nightreign Only Cracks Open the Door to Nostalgia

Summary Elden Ring Nightreignmay be drawing most of its content from the Lands Between, but many players were unexpectedly surprised to see a fewDark Soulsbosses make a comeback. The two game series have always been separate IPs, and FromSoftware has never intended for the two to overlap, but many players have seenElden Ringas a sort of culmination of everythingDark Soulswas building to. So seeing such nostalgic sights as the Nameless King swooping in as the final boss of day two is sure to bring a smile to more than a few veteran players....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Amanda Benson

How To Damage Overlord Spires In Fortnite

Quick Links FortniteChapter 6 Season 3 dives headfirst into superhero territory, featuring iconiccollaborations with DC characters like Superman, a vibrant Battle Pass lineup, and a wide range of unique gameplay mechanics. With impressive POIs like Supernova Academy and the debut of wild gadgets, this season might just be the best Chapter 6 has delivered yet. When it comes to exciting gameplay, Battle Royale players will need to gear up fast before clashing with enemies....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Steven Mcmillan

How To Get The Bass Boost In Fortnite

Quick Links FortniteChapter 6 Season 3: Super has finally arrived, launching players into a superhero-themed season packed with action. Players can dive into intense boss battles, explore superhero-inspired locations, and evensuit up as the Man of Steel himself: Superman. Beyond map changes and new cosmetics, the loot pool has undergone a major overhaul with the introduction of Hero Items. One standout addition is the Bass Boost, a powerful mobility item that can be a valuable part of any player’s loadout....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · William Campbell