Valve Taking Bids From Cities to Host DOTA 2 Championships

For six years the annualDOTA 2championship known as The International was held in Seattle, Washington. In 2017, Valve began to move the event to locations around the world, perhaps to make it possible for people in different areas to attend the event. Now, the company has launched an open call for submissions from any city that wishes to host the tournament. Valve has begun taking bids from cities that might be interested in hostingThe InternationalDOTA 2Championshipsin 2021, similar to the way cities bid to host the Olympics....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Michelle Scott

Whoa! Oppenheimer On 4K UHD / Blu-Ray Is 50% Off Today!

Oppenheimeron 4K / Blu-ray / Digital is on sale today at a steep discount. While it’s unclear how long it will be marked down, Amazon currently has the movie marked down to just $25, down from its regular price of $50. The highly anticipated film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, made its cinematic debut in late 2023, receiving widespread critical acclaim for its gripping storytelling and stellar performances. The film, centered around the complex life of J....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Lindsey Dennis

Xbox 360 Gamer Makes Vector Illustration Fan Art for the Console

TheXbox 360was incredibly popular during its generation and is regarded by many as their favorite Microsoft console. The original Xbox saw modest success for the company, but was out-sold massively by the industry titan, the PlayStation 2. TheXbox 360, however, manged to even the playing field with its main console rival the PlayStation 3, although both of these consoles would be out sold by the Nintendo Wii. The Xbox One would then struggle to matchthe incredible sales figures of the PlayStation 4, and the PS5 currently leads the sales for the next-gen consoles....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Michael Maddox

10 Easter Eggs Only True Fans Caught In Doom Eternal

Doom Eternalhas only been out for a few days, but already fans have been scouring its levels for hidden Easter eggs. Luckily for them, the game is filled with them. And luckily for you, we’re here to show you the most interesting ones and where to find them. id Software has filledDoom Eternalwill many wonderful, intriguing, and sometimes difficult to access Easter eggs that are sure to please any fans of the series (and pop culture in general)....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · Cody Baker

8 Darkest Isekai Manga

Summary Isekai manga are great, there’s no doubt about it. With their outlandish plotlines and equally fantastical art, they’ve pretty much become a cornerstone of the anime and manga scene. However, regardless of their widespread popularity in the industry and the continuous stream of new releases in the market, there’s this stagnancy that’s taken hold of the genre. Almost all new releases of isekai manga have the same old story of “average person gets reincarnated as an unsung hero and has to work their way up to gain recognition and respect,” accompanied by an art that’s not bad, but not exactly something to sing praises for....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1375 words · Robin Taylor

Alone in the Dark: How to Solve the Clock Puzzle

Quick Links During the investigationat Derceto ManorinAlone in the Dark, you soon discover that there are memories that you will need to search to try and find Jeremy. The trouble is that this requires very specific codes that need to be entered into the talisman to enter these mysterious places. In order to get these codes, you will have to solve some of the more complex puzzles in the game. The Clock puzzle is an example of this, and by solving it you will be able to investigate the Hateful Mound....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Joshua Hill

Best Axes In Baldur's Gate 3

Summary There are three types of Axes inBaldur’s Gate 3, these being Handaxes, Battleaxes, and Greataxes. While they all deal Slashing damage and share some other qualities, they are all rather different, with Greataxes and Battleaxes requiring Martial Proficiency from their wielder, while Handaxes only require Simple Proficiency. Greataxes are also Two-Handed weapons as opposed to Handaxes, and Battleaxes can be used with one or two hands, depending on the player’s build preference....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1197 words · Kelly Thompson

Black Desert: Best Alchemy Recipes & How To Make Them

Quick Links Black Desert Onlineis anMMORPG by South Korean developer Pearl Abyss. Set in a fantasy-inspired sandbox world, players can develop and fine-tune their characters to develop a skillset and play style in line with their preferences. RELATED:Black Desert: Best PVE Classes In addition to other skills like cooking, crafting, farming, and trading, alchemy is a fairly major part of the gameplay inBlack Desert. Players can develop their alchemy skill to eventually create powerful elixirs that give various stat boosts and other perks....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1175 words · Paul Garcia

Capcom Releases Updated Sales Stats for Resident Evil Remakes and More

Capcomhas released the updated sales numbers for its biggest franchises, and it’s not very surprising to see thatResident EvilandMonster Huntergames sit at the very pinnacle of the list. Over the past couple of years, the Japanese publisher has seen substantial success with itsREremakes and the newerMHgames specifically, and the company’s move to more substantially support PC as a gaming platform has been paying off as well. Though it’s already been announced thatCapcom expects to break sales recordsby March, the publisher hadn’t provided a concrete sales breakdown at first, leading some to theorize about just how successful the company has been....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Laura Johnson

Diablo 4 Should Borrow One Spider-Man: Miles Morales Approach

Diablo 4is the upcoming sequel in Blizzard’s dungeon-crawling fantasy franchise, but there’s one big thing Blizzard should keep in mind. 2020 has been an understandably tumultuous year for game developers, with many projects being put on hold or delayed as studios work from home. Not only that, but the debut of the next-gen consoles as both Sony and Microsoft increasingly line up exclusives for their new hardware makes the future of the gaming industry as unclear as ever....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Amber Vincent

Diablo Immortal Release Time [UPDATE]

[UPDATE: Diablo Immortal has launched early in some territories, with many US players reporting that they can play the game now. Original story follows.] The road to Hell forDiablo Immortalstarts on June 2nd, when Blizzard Entertainment is set to launch the mobile game for iOS, Android, and PC in a state of Open Beta. Following several delays,Diablo Immortalhas seen a remarkable amount of polishover the years, and for all intents and purposes, it stands ready to great the gaming world at large....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Nicole Campbell

Dive Into The 12 Best Little Mermaid Gifts & Merch For Little Superfans

Disney’sThe Little Mermaidis a beloved classic that fans have long loved. The story has transcended not only time but also artistic mediums, enchanting audiences with both its animated and live-action versions. Loungefly Ursula’s Lair Backpack The Little Mermaid Live-Action Blanket At the heart of this all is the character of Ariel, so gifts that celebrate her character are what fans are looking for. Audiences fell in love with the girl who dreamed of something more, and they want to pay homage to the character and her story through the merchandise they own....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Paul Newman

Dragon Age: The History Of The Alamarri

InDragon Age, the Alamarri are one of the earliest human tribes of Thedas and are the ancestors of Fereldens. They were not just one tribe, either, but many. They came to the lands of what will be Ferelden to escape only what they called a “shadow goddess.” Scholars have claimed this being was a natural disaster, whilecharacters like Solashave mentioned that the shadow goddess is a spirit that lives in the south....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Tina Anthony