Dark Souls 2: The 10 Best Bosses In The Game

TheDark Soulstrilogy’s overlooked middle-child,Dark Souls II,hasthe highest Metascore of the trilogybut is considered to be theweakest entry in the entireSoulsbornecatalog by most fans. At its core, the game is very similar to its predecessorsDark SoulsandDemon’s Souls, but there were a few tweaks that irritated fans. Related:Ranked: The Most Powerful Weapons In Dark Souls 2 FromSoftware did redeem itself withDark Souls II,however, by supplementing the game with some of theirbest set of DLCsto date....

June 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Jamie Russell

Dark Souls 3: The Lore Behind the Nameless King

Dark Souls 3is rich with lore and secrets that connect the sequel to the originalDark Souls’ story. Among all the callbacks and storylines, the ones that stand out the most center around Gwyn and his family. Since Gwyn was such a powerful and influential figure in the original game, it makes perfect sense for his family to continue to influence the world ofDark Souls 3, which presumably takes place long after the events of the original game....

June 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1342 words · Darrell Pollard

Destroy All Humans: Clone Carnage is Now Free on All Platforms Except PlayStation

Competitive multiplayer game andDestroy All HumansspinoffDestroy All Humans: Clone Carnageis now free to play on PC and Xbox, but those playing on PlayStation will have to spend $0.02 if they want to check it out.Destroy All Humans: Clone Carnagelaunched earlier this year, mere months beforeDestroy All Humans 2: Re-Probed. 2022 has been a big year for theDestroy All Humansfranchise.Destroy All Humans 2: Re-Probedfollowed in the footsteps of theDestroy All Humansremakefrom a couple of years ago, retaining the gameplay of the original game while greatly improving the graphics....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Kimberly Cline

Disturbing Horror Games That Feel Real

Summary Horror games are designed to prey on the fears of readers, tapping into themes that are widely feared, such as death, the afterlife, darkness, or abandoned places that aren’t quite as empty as players hope. Though these elements might be too far-fetched to be real, they can still create an atmosphere of terror, but what about games that take a more realistic approach? Horror should tackle what makes gamers scream in terror, including more realistic elements as these can add more fear due to the thought that these events could possibly occur, and that is what these following games master with near perfection....

June 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · John Goodwin

Edgar Wright Directing A New Movie Adaptation Of Stephen King's The Running Man

Edgar Wright, best known for directing all three entries in theThree Flavors Cornetto Trilogy, has signed on to direct a new adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 dystopian novelThe Running Man. Wright is currently reworking the story withhisScott Pilgrim vs. the Worldco-writer Michael Bacall, who will then flesh it out into a full script. Originally published under King’s sci-fi pseudonym Richard Bachman,The Running Manwas previously adapted in 1987 by director Paul Michael Glaser with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Susan Parker

Elden Ring Lets Players Summon 'Spirit Body' Companions

Elden Ringfans got their wish with the gameplay reveal trailer during last week’s Summer Game Fest livestream. It was a staggeringly long wait to get there, butElden Ringseems to be everything fans were hoping forso far. Since then, there’s been a steady trickle of new information about FromSoftware’s upcoming action RPG, including one recent detail out of Japan. According to Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki,Elden Ringplayers can summon “Spirit Bodies” to aid them in battle....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Taylor Armstrong

Game Over Screens That Advance The Story

For the most part, game over screens are something that players absolutely dread in video games. It’s the ultimate penalty for failure that forces people to either reload an old save or start from the latest checkpoint in a bid to repeat the segment without facing death once again. It’s an age-old mechanic that has been carried over ever since the age of arcades and serves as a simple yet great way to force players to improve their skillsets for their respective games....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · David Davis

Games of Thrones Jon Snow Sequel Canceled, Says Kit Harington

Summary OneGame of Thronesactor confirmed the developing spinoff for their character is officially scrapped, explaining why the creative team behind the project couldn’t make it work. Game of Throneswas one of the most acclaimed and watched shows during its heyday. However, the final two seasons were widely regarded as rushed, culminating with a divisive series finale panned by many viewers. Nonetheless, the franchise was still popular enough for HBO to develop multiple spinoffs, including aGame of Thronessequel with Kit Harington’s Jon Snow....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Richard Thompson

Genshin Impact Reveals Most Popular Team Comps in 3.6 Spiral Abyss

AGenshin Impactchart shows the most popular team compositions in the current version of the Spiral Abyss for update 3.6. This special type of domain is probably the hardest piece of content in the game, especially for newer players. It consists of 12 floors, each of which has two or three chambers that feature different types of enemies. TheGenshin ImpactSpiral Abyss enemy lineups change approximately every two weeks and a new set of opponents take the stage....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Margaret Cochran

Good & Bad Features In Age Of Empires 4

Age of Empires 4had a successful launch near the end of 2021. It’s easy to see why people want to play the new installment of the famous franchise. From the diversity of civilizations to the familiar feeling of playing this memorable RTS, there are many positives around it. RELATED:Age Of Empires 4: How To Pick Up Relics Of course, the game is also suffering from some concerning negatives. Fortunately,Age of Empires 4is in safe hands, and these negatives can be fixed in later updates (alongside some improvements and new civilizations)....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Steven Arnold MD

Lost Ark's Gear Transcendence System Explained

Summary Smilegate RPG and Amazon Games' MMORPGLost Arkis currently one of the most successful MMOs available. While the main draw ofLost Arkis its engaging combat, it also boasts some stunning visuals, an epic story, and a satisfying gameplay loop. Now, the Legion Commander Thaemine has made his entrance into the game, along with what Smilegate has claimed is one of the most challenging raids in the MMO genre — the Thaemine Legion Raid....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Robert Baker

Metroid Dread's Game Awards Win Solidifies the Franchise's Successful Return

The 2021 Game Awards has left its mark on the gaming industry, crowning some of the year’s best games for their tremendous achievements. While the show may have been longer than some truly anticipated, it was still marked by some remarkable awards and stunning world premieres. One of the most highly anticipated awards for the show was for2021’s best action-adventure game, and out of all of the nominees, any of them would have been worthy of the recognition....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Chad Daniels

Most Iconic Quotes In Horror Games

So many iconic horror movies have been adapted into games, alongside new properties that have appealed to fans of horror movies and games alike. These games wouldn’t be as famous as they are without the characters that have featured in them, and the memorable lines of dialogue that they spew from their mouths, often in the face of absolute terror. RELATED:The Best Horror Games of 2022 Horror fans have recently been playing the newly released and long-awaitedTexas Chain Saw Massacregame, and enjoying following the new survivors and thescary serial killersthat await them on their arrival at the famous farm....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Kelly Thomas