The Best Open-World Games About Fighting Monsters

Summary Monsters have intrigued humans for millennia with their mythos, surviving all the way from ancient civilizations to the present. The creatures established in folklore and religion have now become figureheads for the majority of fantasy media. With the number of different legends and attributes of monsters from all over the world, it is no surprise that they feature a lot in video games. When it comes to fantasy world-building, open-world games prove an immersive way to throw players into the mythical action, giving them the chance to become mages, defeat beasts, and embark on epic quests....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Samantha Ward

The Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel May Want to Avoid the Obvious Multiplayer Route

Project Orion, the code-named sequel toCyberpunk 2077, is currently in development, though virtually nothing has been revealed about it. Nevertheless, it’s an enticing prospect, especially after so many years of consistent, significant improvements to the coreCyberpunk 2077experience, which have transformed it into not only a good game, but a great one. Among the many promising elements ofProject Orionis the possibility that it may feature some sort of multiplayer component—something that was more or less confirmed by a recent CD Projekt Red job listing....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Gordon Mendoza

The Duskbloods Is Basically Nintendo Pulling the Trigger on PlayStation’s Greatest Missed Opportunity

Nintendo definitely hasn’t been wanting for immense hype about the Nintendo Switch 2, and the console’s recent direct only amplified this red-hot anticipation.New features like the Joy-Con 2’s mouse controlsand GameChat are certainly exciting, but the slew of first-party and licensed third-party titles for the Switch 2 are tantalizing as well, andThe Duskbloodsmay be the most tantalizing of all. With its fantastical Victorian setting, focus on melee-and-gun combat, and allusions to blood and the moon,The Duskbloodshas already drawn more than a few comparisons toBloodborne, FromSoftware’s other Gothic horror outing....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Sherry White

The Entire Thunderbolts* Score Is Now Available To Listen To On YouTube (With Potential Spoilers in the Titles)

Summary Thunderbolts*is coming out this weekend, but its entire musical score is available online. Fans who can’t wait to watch the film can treat themselves by listening to the movie’s musical score. Marvel’s anticipated tentpole,Thunderbolts*, is due to hit theaters this weekend. Aside from its powerhouse cast, includingFlorence Pugh(Yelena Belova), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier), David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian), Wyatt Russell (John Walker/U.S. Agent), Hannah John-Kamen (Ava Starr/Ghost), Olga Kurylenko (Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster), and Lewis Pullman (Robert Reynolds/Sentry), the film features an impressive score....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Nicole Bradley

The First Descendant: Arche Tuning Guide

Quick Links The First Descendanthas numerous ways to make Descendants and weapons stronger. Season 2, Episode 2 introduces Arche Tuning - a new system focused on empowering individual Descendants. It works alongside other features that affect the Descendant’s strength, like the Inversion Reinforcement. This guide explains everything you need to know about Arche Tuning inThe First Descendant, including how to unlock and level it up. How to Unlock Arche Tuning in The First Descendant To unlock Arche Tuning, you mustcomplete the Into the Storm main quest that takes you to the Sigma Sector for the first time....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Joel Sweeney

The Switch 2 Does Right By Switch 1 Controllers

Gamers have now gotten a glimpse of what theSwitch 2has to offer, and Nintendo’s upcoming console is set to kick-start a new era for the brand. The lead up to theSwitch 2showcase was highly anticipated, and Nintendo delivered in many ways. However, several points of controversy have also emerged since the company’s special event. These controversies center around things like the price of Switch 2 games and the GameChat feature, which will only be free until March 2026, and some fans are currently feeling bombarded by price tags....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Kristine Singh

Ways To Improve Wisdom In BG3

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3bases its character creation on various ability scores, like theDungeons & Dragonsgame that it uses as a template, and one of them is Wisdom. It seems like a niche ability at first, but it’s one of the more widely used spellcasting modifiers and is also used for various ability checks. Druids, Rangers, Monks, and Clerics all use Wisdom as a basis to cast spells, with some variation depending on the subclass and Feats chosen....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Jeffrey Stevens

Why Yaiba: Samurai Legend is a Must-Watch Spring Anime

Summary Quick Links Yaiba: Samurai Legendhad flown under the radar for many anime watchers ahead of the spring show season.Fire ForceSeason 3,Wind BreakerSeason 2, and the adaptation ofThe Beginning After the Endseemed to be at the top of people’s lists after early rounds of teasers. However,Yaiba: Samurai Legendis shaping upto be a sleeper hit. Social media is abuzz with fans gushing over how great the visuals look and the nostalgic feeling of the simple story and characters....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Alexandra Stewart

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Confirms Another Game for April 10

Summary Yet another game is coming toXbox Game Pass Ultimateon April 10, withNHL 25now confirmed for the service. Xbox gamers get the most bang for their buck with anXbox Game Pass Ultimatesubscription. This ensures that they get everything added to consoles and PC, plus exclusive discounts, online multiplayer, and various other perks. Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games for April 2025 NHL 25isn’t the only new Game Pass Ultimate game coming on April 10....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Christian Johnson

10 Most Surprising Switch 2 Direct Reveals

Quick Links TheSwitch 2 Directon Jun 23, 2025 waschock full of game revealsand new information about the Switch 2 hardware, and much of it was completely hidden from fans before being announced officially in this Switch 2 Direct. Though we got more information about some games we already knew about, there were many surprise Switch 2 reveals that blindsided gamers. Anew exclusive FromSoftware game, a newKirby Air Ridegame, the true purpose of the Switch 2 Joycon optical sensor and mysterious C button, and even a mention of the perennially awaitedHollow Knight Silksong– there was seemingly no end to big announcements....

June 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1327 words · Tyler White

6 Super Mario Board Games That Nintendo Fans Will Love

Racing down the latestMario Kartcourse is one way to share some quality time with friends in theSuper Marioworld. That’s not the only way to let Mario take care of your leisure time, though. Throughout the long-standing record of Nintendo’s time-honored mascot,someSuper Mariogames go above and beyond. Given the rich legacy of the franchise, there are plenty of ways inspired by its theme for players to get their gold coin fix and smash a few adversaries along the way....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · James Smith

Apex Legends: How Alter's Rework Compares to Her Original Kit

When Alter launched inApex LegendsSeason 21, many players expected her to double down on Wraith’s portals and shake up the meta with her mobility-focused and team-repositioning kit. Yet, despite her flashy Tactical and the potential of her Ultimate, Alter often felt awkward in practice. Void Passage’s single charge and short range frequently led to clumsy engagements, and many players had no clue how to utilize Void Nexus when an Alter teammate deployed it....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Joshua Brown

Atomfall: Vehicle Bunker Storeroom Key Location

Quick Links The Vehicle Storage Bunker is one of many locations inAtomfallthat you’ll need to visit to find Atomic Batteries topower up the Interchange. However, it is a heavily guarded area that can feel like a bit of a maze, with various locked doors and crawl spaces to discover all the location’s collectibles and rooms. Finding the Vehicle Bunker Storeroom key location inside the Bunker inAtomfallis also crucial if you want to pick up another Atomic Battery in this part of the map, as you’ll need it to open one of the game’s numerous locked doors....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Kathryn Hayes