Hogwarts Legacy Broom Flights Get Brief Gameplay Segment

The State of Play event forHogwarts Legacywas divided into 2 sections: a full gameplay reveal trailer followed by some behind-the-scenes footage. It looks like theHogwarts Legacytraileris being almost universally praised, and this State of Play has undoubtedly increased the hype surrounding it. Hogwarts Legacyseems to be a feature-rich game that will allow fans to live the life of a Hogwarts student. Players will be able to attend classes, mix potions, visit Hogsmeade, and take down their enemies using a variety of spells....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Heather Cooper

How To Complete Dulled Steel, Cold Forge In Dragon's Dogma 2

Quick Links Dragon’s Dogma 2is a game that rewards side-tracking and exploration immensely, both from a narrative point of view and with tangible rewards for character progression. This is best done by engaging in NPC quest lines as they provide more context for the main plot and play a key role in an attempt to reinstate Arisen as the rightful ruler of Vermund. One such quest that players will encounter in Bakbattahl, titled “Dulled Steel, Cold Forge,” marks an attempt to restore an ancient powerful sword....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Shelley Valdez

Interview: The Fate of Baldr Devs Discuss Video Game Inspirations And Future Plans

The Fate of Baldrby Ananki Game Studio is a tower defense adventure game that blends Nordic influences and sci-fi elements. The influence of Norse mythology is apparent in the game’s story and setting, with players taking the helm of space-traveling Vikings exploring nine Nordic worlds on a quest to save the God Baldr and stop Ragnarok. However, although Norse mythology looks to play a significant role,The Fate of Baldralso has different kinds of video game influences and inspiration....

August 1, 2025 · 14 min · 2899 words · James Reid

Interview: The House Director Niki Lindroth von Bahr Breaks Down The Unexpected Ending Of Story Two

Netflix’sThe Houseis an intriguing anthology series that expands the platform’sadult animationselection, bringing forward three stop motion short stories created by independent directorsEmma de Swaef and Marc Roels, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, and Paloma Baeza. Niki Lindroth von Bahr takes the lead on story two which explores the tribulations of a troubled mouse called The Developer. The character is preoccupied with selling a dingy basement apartment which he has fixed up with luxury products....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Tammy Thompson

Kerbal Space Program 2’s Greatest Feature Might Be Failure

Kerbal Space Program 2, the sequel to the 2015 aerospace simulation game, is set to launch its early access period in the weeks ahead. Intercept Games has been hard at work on the playful yet highly complex title for a long time, having pushed back the release to reassess its progress. Publisher Private Division has a history of original releases on the cusp of the AAA scene such asThe Outer WorldsandOlliOlli World, butKerbal Space Program 2will be a test of fulfilling players' expectations during its work-in-progress stage....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Dustin Johns

Lightyear Frontier: Complete Map and Location Guide

Lightyear Frontierhas eight regions: The Meadows, Pine Heights, Edge Cliffs, Stepstone Peak, Yellow Forest, Mountainside Coast, Lowland Plains, and Tornado Rock Isle. (The ninth location is on the western part of the map, but it’s currently unavailable and will be added via future updates.) This guide explainshow to restore and unlock all eight locationsto expand the game’s map. Restoration Prerequisites to clean and restore Lightyear Frontier regions,you must unlock the Irrigation Hose and Vacuum Harvester....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Thomas Smith

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Has Gone Gold

BioWare has crossed a huge milestone when it comes to gettingMass Effect: Legendary Editionin the hands of players eager to relive the original trilogy. This new version of the classic series has taken some time to be brought to life, andBioWare has made some changes to theMass Effectgames with the newly updated package, though it has now gone gold. The announcement comes courtesy ofMass Effect: Legendary EditionProject Director Mac Walters, who went to Twitter to share with fans that the game is ready to ship....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Erin Henderson

Monster Hunter Rise Reveals Special Edition and Pre-Order Bonuses

Earlier today, Capcom announced two newMonster Huntertitles that will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch,Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, a sequel to the 3DS RPG spin-off; andMonster Hunter Rise, which looks to be the Switch alternative toMonster Hunter World. Both games already have release dates, though they are always subject to change, and while we can expect a few more details at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, which will be taking place next week, Capcom has laid out the two available editions forMonster Hunter Risefans can get their hands on....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Wayne Alexander

My Hero Academia: Season 6 Episode 16, Review

The following content contains spoilers fromMy Hero Academia,Season 6, episode 16, currently streaming onCrunchyroll.Dabi’s bold confession regarding his ties to the Todoroki family has arguably made just as much of an impact as All For One’s escape. Both schemes have systematically broken the spirits of society and the Heroes who protect it as they struggle to find their footing in the aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War. The Symbol of Evil leads the masses to freedom as seven penitentiaries get targeted, releasing some of the most dangerous criminals back onto the streets (including Moonfish, Stain, and Overhaul) while most of the Heroes are still preoccupied with licking their wounds....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1053 words · Destiny Gould

Naruto Filler Episodes That Add Depth To The Main Characters

Summary While theNarutoseries chronicles the journey of Naruto Uzumaki as he becomes the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village, his adventures come with both victories and losses for him and his comrades. Unfortunately, the rather expansive nature of his story’s cast means the length of his story may not be enough to cover the details of all his adventures, especially those that help cement his relationships with his friends. Thankfully, as with other anime which were adaptations of ongoing manga,Narutohad its fair share of filler episodes....

August 1, 2025 · 10 min · 1943 words · Arthur Wade

Naughty Dog's Next Game Shouldn't Think Bigger Picture

Summary Naughty Dogis currently at a crossroads. Despite the incredible success of Max’s live adaptation ofThe Last of Us, the developer’s future work is completely shrouded in mystery. Through the years,Naughty Doghas established itself as one of the most influential developers in gaming, but pulling back the reins with its next project may be the best move to get the company back on track. Since its founding in 1984, Naughty Dog has come an incredibly long way....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Christopher Mitchell

One Piece: The Straw Hat Pirates Vs. Marines, Explained

Summary TheOne Piecemangahas kicked off the Final Sagain quite some style as the Egghead Island arc continues to impress the fans week in week out. Fans have thoroughly enjoyed this arc, which many believed would be a short one. Oda went on to surprise every single fan of the series and turned Egghead Island into a behemoth of an arc, with events from all over the world on a magnanimous scale....

August 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1332 words · Toni Marshall

Overwatch 2 Player Allegedly Gets Huge Quick Play Ban

Summary AnOverwatch 2player claims they were banned from Quick Play for over three and a half years. Unless this ban is lifted prematurely, this unfortunateOverwatch 2fan won’t be able to queue into this casual game mode until late September 2027. Viewer is anOverwatch 2player and critic known for their controversial takes and scathing commentary of the game. Though not aprofessionalOverwatch 2playeror content creator, they still have a large following of over 12,600 fans on Twitter alone....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Daniel Gregory