Former Dungeons and Dragons Legends Now Work for Critical Role

Critical Rolerecently announced that formerDungeons and Dragonsdirectors Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins have joined the team at Darrington Press. These two legendary game developers will use their skills honed by working onDungeons and Dragonsto create novel game concepts forCritical Role, and to expand upon products it has already released. On April 4,Dungeons and Dragonscreative director Chris Perkinsrevealed he was stepping away from Wizards of the Coast after 28 years. Mere days later, it was announced that game director Jeremy Crawford was also leaving theDungeons and Dragonsteam near the end of April....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Ricardo Ramirez

Frostpunk 2 Dev Talks Franchise Ambitions, Future of the Game

Frostpunk 2released back in September, but as many gamers know, a dev’s job is never done.Frostpunk 2devs have been hard at work addressing feedback, planning new content, and establishing a roadmap that will see the game’s tail continue to grow over the next year and a half. The proof is in the pudding thanks toFrostpunk 2’s first major content update that came out a few weeks ago. And beyond all of that, fans know that an Unreal Engine remake of the original game dubbedFrostpunk: 1886is releasing in 2027....

June 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1846 words · Matthew Jenkins

Genshin Impact Leak Brings Good News for Version 5.8

According to early datamining for Version 5.8, the upcomingGenshin Impactupdate is introducing both the Mare Jivari and a permanent Summer Event area to Natlan. ThoughGenshin Impactis boldly paving the way for Nod-Krai and Snezhnaya, the Traveler and Paimon are set to make one last stop in the Nation of Pyro. Mare Jivari has been teased since the game’s launch in September 2020, and players are finally about to set foot on its windless shores in Version 5....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Mrs. Paula Bonilla MD

Hints and Answers for New York Times Connections #730 (June 13, 2025)

Quick Links Connectionsis here again with a collection of sixteen words that need to be shuffled into the right groups. If you want to find today’s solution, you will need to know all the words in today’s puzzle, have an idea of what the categories are without knowing what they might be first, and you also need to have a firm grasp ofthe rules ofConnections. If you are stuck and running out of tries, however, you may be in need of a few tips....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Victoria Sanchez

Hogwarts Legacy 2 Has an Easy Way to Win Fans Over at Launch

WheneverHogwarts Legacy 2releases, it will have a gargantuan task ahead of it: it will need to live up to the expectations of the first game’s massive fanbase while making meaningful improvements. This will be no easy feat, as Avalanche Software will need to perform a balancing act between adhering to the firstHogwarts Legacy’s reputationand innovating in a manner appropriate for an ambitious, big-budget sequel. While there are definitely weak spots thatHogwarts Legacy 2can improve upon, Avalanche should also remember its successes, as buttressing them can make the sequel as strong as possible....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Alexis Williams

How Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Build Upon an Infamous RDR2 Sequence

Summary Grand Theft Auto 6continues to loom large over the gaming industry, and with the latest trailer and updates, Rockstar Games has succeeded in keeping the hype train going even though fans have been waiting well over 10 years for a new entry.Grand Theft Auto 6will no doubt be the talk of the town when it releases, and now that some more information has been revealed, fans are more eager than ever to see what the latest iteration of the studio’s landmark open-world crime franchise will offer....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Christine Freeman

How Organizers Managed Pokemon NAIC 2025's Record Attendance

ThePokemonNAIC was bigger than ever in 2025, reaching a new peak attendance. With ever-rising participation in the event year after year, it takes more and more from organizers to make sure thePokemonNAIC will meet expectations. The 2025PokemonNAICsaw numbers continue to climb for the event, marking the second-biggest Western event in the competition’s history. Moreover, the event saw a greater number of attendees compared to 2024, which itself saw a new rise over 2023....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · James Gonzalez

How Pilgrim of Darkness Could Change The Tune For Horror Games

The late ’90s and early 2000s were arguably the golden age of AAAhorrorvideo games. During this era, many companies, including Capcom, Konami, Square Enix, and even Nintendo, took a crack at making games in the genre. Some of the most reveredhorrortitles of all time, such asSilent Hill 2,Resident Evil,Parasite Eve, andEternal Darkness, were released in this time period. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, several publishers also released some unconventional horror games that pushed the boundaries of the genre at the time....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Dr. Justin Cook

How Rainbow Road is Once Again the Showstopper for Mario Kart World

Spoilers forMario Kart World’s Rainbow Road ahead. The era of the Switch 2 has begun withMario Kart Worldalso marking a new beginning for Nintendo’s racing franchise. After 11 years ofMario Kart 8being one of the headlining racing experiences for two console generations in a row, the world is now the player’s oyster as the Mushroom Kingdom has become an open-world experience to drive and race through at their leisure.Mario Kart Worldeven holds a surprise behind its Grand Prix cups with the Special Cup and Rainbow Road making a grand return at the finish line....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Autumn Collins

How To Change Your Switch 2 Joy-Cons

Quick Links The NintendoSwitch 2comes with two Joy-Cons, which are practically a part of the main console. While there are other controller options, your best and go-to options will usually be the Joy-Cons since they can connect easily to yourSwitch 2, and only one of them is needed to play most games. The Joy-Cons for theSwitch 2also come with the new mouse feature, letting you do more with them than even a Pro Controller....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Lisa Monroe

How to Easily Get the Kamek Item in Mario Kart World

Quick Links Kamek’s Transformation Power is an item inMario Kart Worldthat will transform the racers in front into a random character, providing players with a new character for the roster that they might not have yet. However, with random transformations and no guarantee of a new character,Mario Kart Worldplayers might want to forgo patience and figure out how to get the Kamek Transformation Power fast. It’s possible to try a few things out to influence the Kamek Transformation Power and attempt to get transformed into a new character for the roster....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Jay Sanders

How to Get Cleveland Brown Skin in Fortnite

Quick Links Epic Games added three iconic cartoon dads toFortniteon June 13, as part of the Animated Dads set to celebrate Father’s Day weekend in 2025. Many players will certainly want to know how to obtain thesecartoon dads inFortnite, whether it’s because they know the characters from the shows or simply relate to them. Cleveland Brown, originally fromFamily Guyand later part ofThe Cleveland Show, is among the three dads introduced toFortnitefor Father’s Day....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Eddie Snyder

How To Get Pre-Registration Rewards In Crystal Of Atlan

Quick Links Similar to most East Asianfree-to-play games,Crystal of Atlanfeatured a pre-registration contest before its release. During the contest, the developers set multiple pre-register milestones, and hitting each one unlocks a free reward that will be available for all players after the game’s launch. Thanks to millions of players showing interest inCrystal of Atlan, the game managed to hit all the milestones for pre-registration before its global release, and all players can now claim the rewards for free as soon as their adventure begins....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Kayla Lee