What’s your weapon of choice in Monster Hunter World?

Slash, stab, or smash? Looks likewe all spent the weekend hunting monsters. I know I sure did. This is my firstMonster Huntergame, and I gotta say it’s taken a little getting used to. There is a lot to learn, discover, and keep track of, and even with over a dozen hours on the clock I still feel like I’m barely scratching the surface of things. There are so many choices and options available it’s a little overwhelming, in a good way....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Lisa Barron

Where to find Razorshrooms in Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

Be careful chomping down on these shrooms With a name like Razorshrooms, you might expect these to be some rough and tough ingredients. Truthfully, you wouldn’t be wrong. Razorshrooms are some of the most valuable mushrooms you may find inTears of the Kingdom. When used properly, Link can harness the strength and volatile nature of these razor-sharp mushrooms to enhance his attack power. That is, of course, if you are able to locate some Razorshrooms in the first place....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Monica Davila

Who finished first in Splatoon 2’s battle of The Tortoise and The Hare?

This time, it’s personal This weekend saw the internationalSplatoon 2community don their best ink-repellent clothing and head into battle, as another splatfest aimed to put the world to rights.This time around the topic in questionconcerned the classic Aesop fable ofThe Tortoise and The Hare. Surely a rematch some several hundred years in the making. This time around, no mistakes, no chilling out halfway through, no mid-race naps, The Hare has finally redeemed itself, taking a 2 – 1 victory over its reptilian friend....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Carl Charles

Wisdom of Sea and Sky countdown, release time, and date in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Wisdom of Sea and Sky, the next major expansion inPokémon TCG Pocket, is all set to go live in the last week of July, and we don’t have long to wait. We already have a fair idea about the cards in the upcoming expansion, all thanks to the official trailer. It will be the first time since April this year that we have an expansion with two promo packs. Lugia and Ho-oh are the two creatures in focus, with their respective EX cards....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Ryan Vazquez

X10: Crackdown 2 looks hot, as does its box art

With a slew of release dates being revealed at X10 andCrackdown 2one of the few games not included, I was more than a little bummed out. But then, approximately five seconds later, a ton of new screenshots — including the cover art — was sent out. Oh joy! I’m starting to be reminded ofPrototype, what with the mutants roaming around the city and all. Not to say that negatively; I actually think Ruffian Games can make it work....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Joseph Stephens

You can get the Providential Ring in Demon’s Souls even if you didn’t pick it as your starting gift

The crow will accept a highly specific trade for the Providential Ring Demon’s Soulsfans have cracked the case of the Providential Ring. If you missed getting one, there’s an alternate way to obtain the item beyond choosing it as your one-time-only starting gift. If you’re way too deep in the New Game+ cycle, don’t worry – you won’t have to roll a new character after all. Not only is the Providential Ring inherently useful – it raises your item discovery, which is helpful for farming – it’s also needed for the King of Rings trophy....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Teresa Mendez

A history of Mountain Dew’s many video game appearances

Mountain Dew and gamers are one of those combinations that makes too much sense. It’s like peanut butter and jelly, or peanut butter and chocolate. This citrus-flavored concoction was incrementally developed by several individuals before PepsiCo acquired the rights. The taste, and combination of high-fructose corn syrup and caffeine, made it a hit with gamers who used it to fuel extended gaming sessions. PepsiCo, recognizing this, has made sure to promote the radioactive green drink with several games over the years....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Larry Mahoney

Alan Wake 2 and Spider-Man 2 creators discuss the challenges of having two protagonists

Though they’re wildly different games on the surface,Alan Wake 2andSpider-Man 2are sequels representing massive achievements for their respective studios.In an IGN interview, Remedy’s Sam Lake and Insomniac’s John McAdam discuss some of the intricacies of game development, and how they dealt with having two protagonists. Alan Wake 2‘s story is split between Alan Wake the writer, and Saga Anderson the FBI agent who has been dragged into a twisted tale. InSpider-Man 2, Peter Parker’s back but he shares the spotlight with Miles Morales....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Christopher Cardenas

All EA FC 25 FC Pro Season 2 objective rewards and tasks

The FC Pro Season 2 objective is now live inEA FC 25, and it’s a great chance to obtain amazing freebies. The objective set has been released to celebrate the upcoming FC Pro Open championship, which takes place on November 25. Every week, there will be dedicated games featuring the very best esports pro from all over the world. While you may learn a lot by watching the matches, you can also win some amazing packs to strengthen your Ultimate Team squad....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Calvin Cox

All Fisch emote commands

Expressing yourself through emoting in games is a fun way to pass the time.Fischhas a mix of free-to-play and paid pass emotes you can use, but figuring out how to use certain ones can be tricky. Let’s check out every Fisch emote and how to use them. Table of contents All emote commands in Roblox Fisch Although most ofFisch’semotes are available through a paid 99 Robux pack, a few are available for free-to-play players....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Elizabeth Arnold

All Spongebob skins and how to unlock them in Brawl Stars

It’s time to have some F.U.N. withBrawl Star’sSpongebob Squarepants update. Take on the role of all your favorite characters, from karate-chopping Sandy to the show’s titular protagonist. So, if you’re ready to come aboard, here’s how to unlock all Spongebob skins inBrawl Stars. How to unlock all Spongebob skins in Brawl Stars While the Spongebob Squarepants update is active, you’ll discover plenty of unique skins in the shop, Battle Pass, and Club activities....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Samuel Hudson

BioWare and Dark Horse are doing more Dragon Age comics

BioWare and Dark Horse announced today that they will be releasing a new three-part comic titledDragon Age: Those Who Speakwith the first issue available August 22nd.The mini-series will follow King Alistair, Varric, and Isabela as they search for information on the fate of Alistair’s father. No specific location has been confirmed other than ‘an empire of evil mages’, which makes me think Tevinter. If you’re a huge fan of theDragon Agecomics,Dragon Age: The Silent Grovewill also be released in a hardcover edition starting July 25th....

July 9, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Max Gomez

Bungie: Destiny on PS3, Xbox 360 will be fully featured

‘Fully committed to delivering our full vision for Destiny on every console we ship on.’ Afterits showing at the PS4 reveal, Bungie’sDestinyis now one of the most anticipated titles for next-gen. In a fan Q&A, Bungie stated that current-gen versions, including PS3 and Xbox 360, will deliver the “full vision” of the game. “We’ve been planning for multiple hardware platforms from the very beginning,” community manager David Dague said, “and while we can’t get into the minute technical details of each console, we’re fully committed to delivering our full vision forDestinyon every console we ship on....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Jeffrey Rosales