Best Strategy Games With A Focus On Combat

Summary Typically taking place in hostile environments and war-zones, many strategy games have an inherent focus on combat. This isn’t always the case, with some games providing strategic experiences that focus on diplomacy, problem-solving, or even narrative. However, some strategy games focus almost entirely on combat. These games excel with their distinctive combat systems, but more importantly, they allow players to frequently engage in battle. The best of these titles leave little in the way between the player and combat, providing constant gauntlets of challenging battles....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Jonathan Shields

Best Ways To Improve A Second Elden Ring Playthrough

Summary With FromSoftware’s current shift toward multiplayer-driven titles likeElden Ring NightreignandThe Duskbloods, the originalElden Ring, alongside itsShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion, remains a top destination for single-player experiences among the studio’s fans. Now over three years old, many have completedElden Ringmultiple times,prompting fans to seek fresh ways to revisitthis masterpiece or return after a long break. Thankfully,Elden Ringis a vast, flexible, and intricate game that meets the diverse needs of soulslike fans across subsequent playthroughs or NG+ cycles....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1224 words · Joshua Wade

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls: All Story Chapters & Unlockables

Quick Links Like most anime game adaptations,Bleach: Rebirth of Soulscomes with a heavy storyline as you progress through the game. The main story mode covers thefirst five arcsof theBleachseries, and although the story covers most avenues, there are side stories for players to unlock. Since each story is divided into5 different chapters, players will eventually come across ‘nodes’ inBleach: Rebirth of Souls. These nodeseither contain playable fights or additional cutscenesfor players to go through....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Mary Mccoy

Druid Castle Key Location In Atomfall

Quick Links In the southwest corner of Casterfell Woods, players will find the Druid Camp and Castle Ruins at the top of a hill surrounded by Druids. Youmay have been sent here by Mother Jagoto recover her book, or perhaps you encountered this location as a natural part of your exploration ofAtomfall. If you enter the castle, though, you may feel disappointed in how little there is to discover within the cold cobblestone of these ruins....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Juan Zimmerman

Former PlayStation Boss Says $5 Price Hike Should Have Been "Baked In" To Every New Gen

Summary A former high-ranking PlayStation executive believes that price hikes per game, including those related to theNintendo Switch 2, are long overdue. Some Nintendo fans have been upset at the prospect of new games on theNintendo Switch 2costing more than they have in the past, but former Sony Computer Entertainment president Shawn Layden feels each new console generation over the past few decades should have increased the price of games....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Tammy Decker

Hogwarts Legacy 2 Should Learn One Lesson From Shadow of the Erdtree

It’s no great secret thatHogwarts Legacywas a massive success for Avalanche Software and Warner Bros., eclipsing every other major release in 2023. The bestseller will almost surely receive a sequel of some kind—the IP is simplytoo profitable for Warner Bros. to just abandon—but what exactly this might look like is up for interpretation. While audiences were certainly confident inHogwarts Legacyahead of its release, the extent of its success was perhaps a bit less predictable....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Lori Fields

How To Get a Free Pack-a-Punched Marine SP In The Shattered Veil

Quick Links The Shattered Veil has finally arrived forBlack Ops 6, and is shaping up to be the biggest map yet, packed with secrets to uncover and a challenging Easter Egg quest to conquer. While players are still piecing together everything the map has to offer—fromdefeating the Elder Discipleto securing the Ray Gun Mk II—side Easter Eggs provide even more fun tasks and valuable upgrades to dive into. Some of these side Easter Eggsoffer lucrative rewards, like free Perks, making them a great way to gear up without spending Essence....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Sean Walker

How To Get Fans Fast in Promise Mascot Agency

InPromise Mascot Agency, players will have to juggle their responsibilities as a business owner, Yakuza clean-up man, and a man on a mission to clean up a dying town as they recruit Mascots and earn money and status across Kaso Machi. A major component to your success and survival will be how well-known your agency is. Along with money, a player’s Agency Fame Level will dictate the opportunities that are presented for further growth, as well as the number of potential employees and job prospects that are at your disposal....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Stephanie Jacobs

How to Rewatch Cutscenes and Unlock Security Footage in Blue Prince

Quick Links Although mostly about gameplay mechanics and puzzle solutions, there is more toBlue Princethan first meets the eye.The lore of the worldis quite in-depth, and can be gleaned from the different cutscenes, notes, letters, and environmental hints found within the manor. It is quite easy to miss a cutscene, but thankfully, there is an in-game way to rewatch them through the security room terminal. You’ll also discover some never-before-seen footage for some additional lore along the way as well....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Melissa Jones

HSR 3.2 Golden Scapegoat: Demigod Council Dawncloud

Quick Links “Demigod Council” Dawncloud is where players embark on a journey as Anaxa inHonkai: Star Railduring the Debate, Discourse Without Spears Trailblaze Missions in the Through the Petals in the Land of Repose chapter.‍ Solving each Golden Scapegoat rewards Trailblazers with Golden Remains, Stellar Jades, Lost Gold Fragments, Traveler’s Guide, Celestial Ambrosia, and Relics. In “Demigod Council” Dawncloud, players will find threeGolden Scapegoat puzzles inHonkai: Star Rail. HSR 3....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Ryan Ross

Infinity Nikki Housing Details Leaked

Summary Thanks to some dedicated datamining efforts,Infinity Nikkiplayers have received a detailed overview of what to expect from the game’s upcoming housing feature. WhileInfinity Nikkihas had an immensely successful launch and continues to maintain its Top 20 spot on the gacha charts, the developers have been anything but complacent. Version 1.2 added a whole new zone toInfinity Nikki, and subsequent patches have introduced additional content to keep players entertained. These updates all seem to lead towards Version 1....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Raymond Davis

Infinity Nikki Redemption Code Gives Players 10 Free Pulls

Summary Infinity Nikkihas released a new promotional code for Version 1.5, as players will be able to redeem it for a free set of 10 Revelation Crystals. While the previous two updates have been fairly grounded in scope,Infinity Nikkiappears to be rolling out the carpet for Version 1.5. The next patch is expected to debut a new Wishfield map, double 5-Star banners, and will see the launch of dyes and multiplayer....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Margaret Jones

InZOI Adds New Items in Latest Update

Summary InZOIhas released another new update for April 2025, this time adding new items to the game’s build mode and character creator. WhileInZOIis still in Steam early access, developer InZOI Studio has continued to release a steady stream of new updates, making numerous gameplay improvements and fixes based on player feedback. Earlier this month,InZOIoutlined some significant changes to its roadmap. After peaking at almost 90,000 concurrent players on launch day, game director Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim revealed that the development studio behind the new life simulation title would be releasing various hotfix updates throughout the course of April....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Kim Miller MD