Pokemon Sword and Shield Discounted at Amazon and Best Buy

People who haven’t bought a copy ofPokemon SwordorShieldyet, or who want another copy for friends or family, are getting some good news from both Amazon and Best Buy. Both games are $20 off from these vendors just a day before theCrown TundraDLCreleases forSwordandShield. NeitherPokemon SwordorShieldhave seen a price drop this high in the entire time that they’ve been available, so this may be the opportunity people were waiting for if they were turned off by the $60 price tag....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Alan Reynolds

Rabbit & Steel: Item Set Tier List

Quick Links The self-described raiding roguelite,Rabbit & Steel, is an unlikely combination of combat and boss fights inspired by popular tab-target MMOs likeWorld of WarcraftorFinal Fantasy XIV, and random generation andperma-death that’s synonymous with the roguelike genre. Each run, players will come across various Treasurespheres containing a random selection of items to choose from, giving players a chance to improve their existing abilities or pick up entirely new effects to create unique builds....

June 15, 2025 · 18 min · 3698 words · Jennifer Jennings

Realistic Needs & Diseases: Skyrim Mods That Add Realism

Skyrimisone of the greatest open-world titles of all time. Bethesda knocked it out of the park with the latest chapter inThe Elder Scrollsseries, which used the Creation Engine to great effect and allowed players to explore one of the most fleshed-out and enjoyable open-world games ever made. RELATED:Skyrim Vs Oblivion: Which Elder Scrolls Game Is Better? A big part of whySkyrimis still such a beloved title is mainly due tothe incredibly active modding communitythat has spared no expense when it comes to tweaking every aspect ofSkyrim....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Christopher Parrish

Resident Evil 3.5's Origin and History Explained

Resident Evil 4is perhaps the most famous survival title of all time. Its lasting impact on gaming is still seen today, and players are currently enjoying a refreshed experience inResident Evil 4 Remake. Before the official version ofResident Evil 4was finalized, its development period explored four unique concepts. Known collectively asResident Evil 3.5, these concepts explored different evolutions of the series' horror-focused gameplay. The collection is essential to the series' legacy, asResident Evil 3....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1080 words · Brett Bartlett

Resident Evil 4 Remake Updates Classic Easter Egg

One of the most well-known and infamous Easter eggs from the originalResident Evil 4returns in the recent remake, but with a clever and unexpected twist. The high-profile remake of the survival horror classic has been a critical and commercial success, with Capcom recently announcing that theResident Evil 4remake is now the second fastest-selling game in franchise history. First released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2005,Resident Evil 4marked a shift in the franchise away from strict survival horror into more action-oriented gameplay....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Gina Jefferson

Rocket League: Every Hitbox In The Game, Ranked

As mostRocket Leagueplayers know, there aresix different hitboxes in the game. Each has different dimensions that will impact gameplay. Some are bigger and more forgiving, and others are suited to a particular playstyle. Apart from the hitbox and appearance, all cars inRocket Leaguehave identical stats. The only outlier is the swivel or drift speed on a few of the hitboxes, which are marginally better than the others. Obviously,the Octane is by far the most usedhitbox in the community....

June 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1457 words · Diana Roberts

Rumor: Bandai Namco and Dragon Ball FighterZ Developer Are on Bad Terms

Summary A recent rumor has claimed thatDragon Ball FighterZdeveloper Arc System Works and its publisher, Bandai Namco, have supposedly split ties. Thelatest update forDragon Ball FighterZwas dropped near the end of February, adding rollback netcode to improve its online environment, as well as new PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions. While these features were things fans had waited years for, gameplay clips show that the new update has broken the game in various ways....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Thomas George

Skyrim: Every Unique Two-Handed Hammer In The Game, Ranked Worst To Best

Although the Iron Warhammer is a pretty common weapon and available inSkyrimincredibly early on, it shouldn’t be underestimated or overlooked. As a two-handed weapon, it has the ability to deal some serious damage and perfectly fits any tankier warrior build. Keep in mind, however, that for those really powerful attacks, players should focus on upping their stamina as much as possible. RELATED:Skyrim: 10 Mods That Will Change The Way You Play Those who want to bring their two-handed build to the next level should definitely hunt down some of the more unique hammers in the game....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Michael Davis

Stardew Valley Fans Point Out Missed Opportunity With One In-Game Location

Summary ThoughStardew Valleyhas grown considerably since launch, players feel that its Spa remains a somewhat underutilized location compared to the rest of Pelican Town. One of the primary reasons whyStardew Valleyhas enjoyed its level of popularity is due to the charming world that its players get to explore and immerse themselves in. Whilefarming isStardew Valley’s primary focusin terms of character progression, discovering all the secret nooks and crannies of Pelican Town (and its immediate surroundings) is what makes it so addictive in between tending to one’s crops....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Melissa Lewis

Stardew Valley: How to Complete Monster Eradication Goals

Quick Links Inside the Mines, there are many different enemies that will come at you inStardew Valley. You’ll need to come prepared with powerful weapons as you get deeper in levels, and with rings equipped to enhance your defense and abilities. Things will get even more intense once you move on to Skull Cavern andGinger Island’s Volcano Dungeon. Defeating these enemies can actually give you nice rewards in return, outside of selling the items they drop or using them in recipes....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Olivia Hall

The 10 Weirdest Things You Can Actually Do In Genshin Impact

The world ofGenshin Impactis a vast one and the possibilities are nearly endless. In an incredible open-world game, it’s always a good idea to try and test the limits and explore as much as possible. Finding all the strange things a game allows and doesn’t is half the fun! RELATED:10 Secrets Many Still Haven’t Found In Genshin Impact In a world filled with so many fantasy elements, it sounds as if it would be difficult to find things players find strange consideringdragons and mystical godsof the elements are wandering around....

June 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1346 words · Rebecca Herrera

The Best Open-World Games With Almost No NPCs

Open-world games are abundantto the point where people can accurately guess the formula of most games within the genre. However, some games still find ways to play with the concept of a freely explorable environment by putting players into a world with almost no other NPCs. While this might seem restrictive, it actually makes for more interesting gameplay. A limitation of some sort often breeds creativity. The games below create compelling worlds without populating them with NPCs to give directions, and quests, or propel the story forward....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Rebecca Quinn

The Callisto Protocol’s Dodging Mechanic Adds to the Panic of Combat

The Callisto Protocolis a third-person action-adventure game that roots its combat in horror. LikeDead Space,The Callisto Protocolis a survival-horror game with more exciting and cinematic options in combat than a traditional survival-horror game may have.Dead Space’s Kinesis is a valuable resource when ammunition is low, for example, andThe Callisto Protocolis adding even more mechanical layers of combatto give players a greater fighting chance. That said, how players are meant to master these combat mechanics inThe Callisto Protocolmay be a challenge in itself....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Melissa Dickerson