Expanded Universe: BattleTech

[Editor’s note: brecksher talks about theBattle Techgames for last month’sExpanded Universe topic. — CTZ] TheBattletechuniverse has been around since the early 80’s and has since gone through so many face lifts, Micheal Jackson might just stare in awe. It’s blend of simulators, books, console titles, table top board games, and even a collectable card game have sucked this IP dry, and now, it’s like beating a dead horse because it won’t carry the cart you just hooked up....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1437 words · Michael Brown

Fields of Mistria patch v0.11.5 fixes Sage spawn issues and adds more stock to General Store

Three weeks into its life in Early Access,Fields of Mistriais already getting a second patch in the shape of v0.11.5. This time, we’re getting more updates based on community feedback and fixes for some particularly frustrating issues. One of the biggest changes coming toFields of Mistriain this patch is going to be a huge help to anyone whose Summer Forage Set at the Museum has thus far beenincomplete because of the rarity of Sage....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Robert Huffman

Final Fantasy XV’s PC port will be getting Steam Workshop integration

Let the nude mods circulate! The details aboutFinal Fantasy XV’sPC version keep trickling out from Square Enix and the latest bit is pretty great. While we knew that the port would featuremod support, it appears that Squeenix is on-board to allow for Steam Workshop integration with the game. For those not in the know, Steam Workshop is Valve’s integrated mod database for Steam that allows one to quickly and easily download and run mods from within Steam....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Rebecca Graham

Golf Range Tycoon codes (March 2025) [Beta]

Updated: June 08, 2025 Checked for new codes! There are two types of people. People who go to a golf range to practice and warm up for “real” golf, and those who swing just for the sake of swinging. Pure dopamine. Hey, if they are paying, you’ll expect anyone, even if you have redeemedGolf Range Tycooncodes. These codes will give you enough cash to start up your golf range comfortably so you can both play and enjoy the profit....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Scott Cooper

Google Chrome users can play Angry Birds for free

[Update]Okay, so any browser can play this apparently. Go figure. Google’s I/O Conference is taking place right now in San Francisco and one of the announcements gamers will care about is thatAngry Birdsis playable for free right now onyour Google Chrome browser! Google used this chance to brag about how Chrome wouldn’t have been able to runAngry Birdsa year ago. Today though, the browser is ten times faster and Chrome can handleAngry Birdspretty well....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Michael Black

Hand-drawn horror game Bye Sweet Carole reveals its slickly animated gameplay

Agameplay trailerfor the hand-drawn horror gameBye Sweet Carolehas made its online debut, showing off its classic animated film-inspired visuals. Publisher Just For Games and developer Little Sewing Machine first announced the “thrilling horror adventure” back in April. Following a cinematic reveal trailer in June, the first gameplay preview was showcased behind closed doors at last week’s Gamescom event. Now the rest of us can see how the visuals carry over to the adventure-style gameplay....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Michael Carroll

Haunted Chocolatier preview shows ConcernedApe’s evolving style

They grow up so fast Stardew Valleyis one of my most-played games of all time, so when I heard a few years ago that its creator, Eric Barone — or as the fans know him, ConcernedApe — was working on a new project, I was over the moon. Now that we’ve had anofficial previewof the game, that anticipation has increased tenfold. After hearing about the hell he went through to create his first game, a feat he accomplished all on his own, I was pleasantly surprised to hear he was ready to go another round withHaunted Chocolatier....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Paul Brown

Helldivers 2: Everything available in the Cutting Edge Warbond and their cost

Few things warm my heart more than awesome games getting even more awesome. And by that, I mean additional content. Here’s everything you can unlock in theHelldivers 2Premium Warbond, Cutting Edge, and their cost in Warbond Medals. Like with the previous Warbond, Steeled Veterans, you can only acquire the Cutting Edge Warbond by purchasing it with 1,000 Super Credits. If you haven’tfarmed enough Super CreditsinHelldivers 2, you’ll have to make up for the cost with real-life cash....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Joseph Stewart

How to defeat the Chromatic Abbest boss in Clair Obscur Expedition 33

The Chromatic Abbest is certainly one of the harder bosses to defeat inClair Obscur Expedition 33, and it can become a real pain if you’re not careful. In general, bosses inExpedition 33are hard to defeat and difficult to manage. You’ll have to take some time to understand how they operate and compose your team accordingly. However, the Chromatic Abbest takes the difficulty to a new level, but this guide will make it easy for you to manage the situation....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Stephanie Johnson

How to find and open Henchman chests in Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix

Fortnite’snewest season has a returning chest type that can give tons of valuable rewards. However, unlocking this is more challenging than usual, as you first have to gain access through a scanner. Here’s how to unlock henchman chests so you can obtain their rewards. How to open Henchman chests in Fortnite Opening locked henchman chests in Fortnite requires wearing ahenchman disguise.You can wear these disguises by entering redphone boothsaround the map, with The Rig, The Yacht, and The Doggpound having several....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Amy Armstrong

How to get into the Ethereal Abyss in Fisch: Trial, Clock solution, Abyssal Specter Rod

The new Atlantis Island is certainly a region of many mysteries inFisch, and you’ll get a strong taste of it in the Ethereal Abyss. You’ll encounter a tricky puzzle to solve at this location, along with a host of mysterious creatures that are part of theAtlantis Bestiary. Solving the puzzle will help you gain access to a new rod called the Abyssal Specter and advance your exploration of this region....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Tara Bradley

How to get The Mother’s Gifts and all Rewards in Diablo 4 Season 5

With the newDiablo 4Season 5, Season of the Infernal Hordes, a new faction with its own seasonal faction rewards is in place. Titled The Mother’s Gift, you will need to acquire various amounts of new currency called The Mother’s Gifts in order to progress the faction tiers and unlock exclusive seasonal rewards. Here is how to get The Mother’s Gifts inDiablo 4Season 5 and unlock all 20 Tiers with the faction, as well as the rewards you will receive for doing so....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Dana Howard

How to get to Shadowmoon Burial Grounds in WoW Dragonflight

Remember the Draenor expansion? It’s back! In Mythic form Warlords of Draenormay be a maligned expansion with hindsight, but it had its moments. It’s also occasionally a blast from the past via Mythic dungeons, which is the case intheDragonflightexpansion. If you need to get there to the Shadowmoon Burial Grounds to start a Mythic dungeon run, we have you covered. Where is the entrance to Shadowmoon Burial Grounds? you’re able to find the Shadowmoon Burial Grounds dungeon inShadowmoon Valley, which is in Draenor, from theWarlords of Draenorexpansion....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Peter Hoffman