Final Fantasy 16 Preview: 8 Hours With Square's GOTY Contender

Sitting down to playFinal Fantasy 16for a recent preview event felt like both a comprehensive rundown of all the game has to offer and, at the same time, only scratching the surface. Square Enix gave media roughly 8 hours to play pieces ofFinal Fantasy 16that included the first few hours of the game, an open field section, and a combat demo made specifically for the preview that highlighted what was possible with this new action-focused gameplay but was not representative of the finished game....

July 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Jennifer James

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Get Condor Cedar

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis filled with materials for Cloud to use in crafting. From the moment he receives the Transmuter and is set free in the Grasslands, Cloud will be inundated with items. This new mechanic inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis a welcome addition to theRemakeseries, and will provide Cloud and the party with several important items throughout the game. While the Item Transmuter is a relatively easy mechanic to follow and understand, the availability of some crafting materials – especially early in the game – can be slightly confusing....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Mario Walsh

First Major Halo Infinite Tournament Using Xbox Series X Development Kits

Halo Infiniteis getting set to make its in-personHaloChampionship Series (HCS) debut in Raleigh, North Carolina this weekend. Due to limited console supply, some competitors will be playingHalo Infiniteon Xbox Series X development kits. The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the gaming industry from both a hardware manufacturing and community standpoint.Global microchip shortageshave prevented Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo from meeting supply demands, with millions of people still trying to attain Xbox Series X and PS5 consoles despite being a year away from launch....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Bradley Torres

Forspoken: How To Beat Tanta Prav

Tanta Prav is known as the Tanta of Justice inForspoken. She is the leader of the Athian justice system as well as the rules of Avoalet. The Tanta is also the one who administrated the rules in Athia and held courts for the Athians thanks to her powers of seeing the truth. The Tanta of Justice is the second antagonist players will encounter after trying to collect resin for Break Bob inForspoken....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Rebekah Riddle

Gotham Knights: The Best Weapons To Craft First

Like most games with RPG elements,Gotham Knightshas crafting mechanics. Players should take them seriously, as they will notice an increase in power and defense by investing and crafting the correct blueprints with the materials they have collected through their adventures in Gotham City. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Gotham Knights There’s plenty of legendary gear inGotham Knightsand if players want to trulyhonor the legacy of Batman, they should craft the best gear as soon as possible for the four characters of Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 893 words · Anna Zuniga

Hades 2’s Big Rivalry Shouldn’t Be Between Melinoe and Her Father

Hades 2is one of the most talked about sequels around, and as the excitement for its eventual release grows with each day, there are a lot of questions about what the story will entail. As developer Supergiant’s first foray into crafting a sequel,Hades 2is an exciting venture for the studio. Many are waiting to see how the game’s story progresses with an all-new protagonist. The first game starred Zagreus, the son of the god Hades....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Mr. James Rice DDS

Hilarious Elden Ring Clip Shows Cleanrot Knight Killing Player Through a Wall

Although the game is known for its punishing boss fights, much ofElden Ring’s combat is centered around its lesser enemies that spawn all over the place in both the open world and the game’s numerous dungeons. While boss fights are a challenge,Elden Ringplayers may find themselves in danger when a random group of soldiers or a massive rune bear come barreling out of the wilderness to attack. One of the game’s more formidable enemies are the cleanrot knights....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Blake Ramirez

How Homelander Could Die in The Boys

Summary The main goal of Billy Butcher has always been to blow Homelander out of the sky and rid the world of itsmost dominant and evilsupe. Ever since season 1 ofThe Boys, this has been Butcher’s and the other characters’ wish. Homelander must be stopped for the betterment of mankind, and even other heroes. Yet, how does one exactly take out a man as powerful and evil as Homelander? Season 5 will end the dance of Butcher and Homelander, and the finale ofThe Boysis definitely going to see this scorched Earth that they have agreed on....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1206 words · Dakota Bender

Jujutsu Kaisen: Toji Fushiguro Is Back

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 35, “Séance”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. The battle for freeing Satoru Gojo kicked off outside the veil in episode 35 of theJujutsu Kaisenanime adaptation.Séancefeatured two high-level battles from beginning to end while also showcasing one of the most powerful and intriguing techniques up to this point. The cool flashback on the curse users' lives before and after the blessed one was borne felt perfect for the pacing....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Gregory Thomas

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Review

When THQ Nordic revealed that it had acquired theKingdoms of Amalur: ReckoningIP in 2018, many fans were ecstatic. The 2012 game had been well received by critics and gamers, even if it released at an inopportune time and was caught between much bigger games. Then, various events around the original’s release ultimately lead to then-developer 38 Studios shutting down, withKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoningbeing THQ Nordic’s attempt at re-capturing that lightning in a bottle....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Craig Gordon

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Forgo Horns's Soul Locations

Quick Links ForKirby and the Forgotten Land’s post-game, players will need to tackle an entire world’s worth of levels in one gigantic gauntlet while collecting roughly 50 items in each one to progress. On top of that,Kirbygames are never easy on their players with the challenges they face after completing the story. Thelevels found in Forgo Dreamsare no different. This guide is here to assist players who need helpfinding all 51 pieces of Leon’s Soul in Forgo Horns....

July 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1741 words · Mark Collins

Like a Dragon Gaiden Continues a Disappointing Trend

Summary Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameis the latest spin-off entry in theLike a Dragonseries, formerly known as theYakuzafranchise.Gaidenis an interquel, following Kiryu Kazuma’s perspective following the events of the sixth game and throughout the seventh, in which he was not the protagonist. WhileLike a Dragon’s rebrand in the West makes sense for a myriad of reasons, the most apparent being that it brings the naming convention to parity with the original Japanese, there are some faults that the franchise has held onto through this soft reboot....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Troy Waller

LOTR: Could A Nazgul Defeat Gandalf?

Gandalf the Grey was the wisest of the five Istari in Middle-Earth and the only one to follow through with their duties. The Istari are powerful beings sent to Middle-Earth to aid and advise the free folk in the battle against the dark lord Sauron. This master of darkness had an overwhelming army of Orcs and beasts at his disposal. Chief among his shadowy agents are the Nazgûl or Ringwraiths....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Melissa Jefferson