Why is Disney Dreamlight Valley Not Going Free-To-Play?

Summary AlthoughDisney Dreamlight Valleywas initially marketed as a game that would eventually become free-to-play once it exited its early access period, Gameloft recently confirmed that this is no longer the case. Needless to say, the October 27 announcement was shocking to some players. The circumstances as to why the studio is changing course have sparked some controversy inDisney Dreamlight Valley’s community, as some people are defending the switch, while others are giving voice to disappointment....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Kelly Russell

Wild Hearts: How To Unlock The Hand Cannon, Clawblade, and Karakuri Staff

WhenWild Heartsfirst begins, players will be ‘forced’ to use the default weapon, the Karakuri Katana, for the first little stretch of time, up until they reach the Tree Base in Harugasumi Way. Then, after that, Natsume the Blacksmith can help them upgrade their weapon or build new ones (the Maul, for example,is a great option). And, while looking at the weapon option here, players will probably likely face some confusion, as three of the weapons aren’t unlocked and are instead replaced with ‘?...

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · James Hall

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Brings Multiple Beedle NPCs Together

An ingenious player manages to bring multiple Beedle NPCs together by using a massive flying contraption inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Players may assemble their own vehicles and objects inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomby using the Ultrahand ability. Afterobtaining the Ultrahand abilityin the Great Sky Island, Link may use the ability to navigate from island to island and complete the remaining shrines. This particular ability is crucial toward finishing “The Closed Door” quest given by Rauru, and the quest’s successful completion allows the Hylian hero to begin his search for Zelda....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Craig Burns

10 Best Shonen Manga That Ended In 2021

The manga industry in Japan can be very hard to survive in. Publications will often end serializations if they think that the work is unpopular or not selling well. This is why mangaka will often try to make their serializations last as long as possible. This is especially apparent in shonen manga, wherepublications likeWeekly Shonen Jumpwill cut unpopular series even if they’ve barely been running for a few months. RELATED:Highest Rated Manga According To MyAnimeList However, all works eventually must come to an end....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1092 words · Connie Carroll

10 Things Modern RPGs Can Learn From SNES RPGs

There is a stark difference between the RPGs of the heyday of the Super Nintendo and RPGs that are popular today. For one, SNES RPGs tended to be pretty intuitive, easy to pick up and learn for anybody who wanted to play. They were simpler, both in terms of the restricted pixel-art of the time and in the gameplay itself. RELATED:Nintendo Switch RPGs You Should Play If You Love Genshin Impact...

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1155 words · Amanda Keith

A Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Sequel Could Repeat Dragon Ball Super's Mistake

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarotfans are looking forward to the release of the third and final DLC detailing the events of Future Trunks' timeline, but some are already looking past that. Since Bandai Namco confirmed this is the last DLC, the next logical step would be for a sequel. There’s plenty of merit to thetheory thatDragon Ball Superwill be the primary focusof this theoretical sequel, but that comes with its own host of problems....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Tracey Ochoa

All Elden Ring Players Should Try New Game Plus At Least Once

It has been a little over a month sinceElden Ringwas released to the public. Slowly but surely, many players are reaching the game’s end, beating hard bosses and filling in the edges of the map for the Lands Between. While many players will call it quits as soon as they see the end credits roll, they will miss out onElden Ring’s New Game Plus mode. Excluding certain key items and all Great Runes, “Journey 2” inElden Ringcarries over a player’s character, runes, as well as all the items, weapons, and equipment they’ve gathered....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Alyssa Clark

Attack On Titan: Characters Who Survived For Longer Than Expected

Attack on Titanis a show that has seen many twists and turns over the course of its lengthy and excellent run, with fans finding the wait for Part 3 of the Final Season to be unbearable. The anime is truly in a class of its own, with many fans labeling it as one of the greatest shows ever made. It’s high praise, and something thatAttack on Titandeserves. RELATED:Things The Attack On Titan Manga Does Better Than The Anime...

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 963 words · Douglas Peterson PhD

Avowed May Be More Like Fallout Than Skyrim in One Regard

Since the momentAvowedwas revealed, many have compared it toSkyrim. From tone to the apparent playstyle of the game, it’s an easy comparison to make. Many even see it as Obsidian gunning for Bethesda’s crown, as it has seemingly answeredFalloutwithThe Outer Worlds,Fallout 76(and its survival take) withGrounded,and nowSkyrim/Elder ScrollswithAvowed. However, there’s at least one way thatAvowedcould potentially be more comparable toFallout. Both settings—Avowed’s EoraandSkyrim’s Tamriel—are about as high fantasy as it gets....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Christine Dean

Baldur's Gate 3: Every Role Astarion Actor Neil Newbon Has Had in the Industry

Summary The Game Awards 2023 has concluded, andBaldur’s Gate 3has won six awards, including Best Performance, which was won by Neil Newbon for his role as the handsome high elf vampire Astarion. The now multi-award-winningBaldur’s Gate 3is not the only game Newbon has appeared in, though. Newbon became an award-winning actor after receiving a well-deserved win for Best Supporting Performer at the 2023 Golden Joystick Awards and nowBest Performance at The Game Awards 2023....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · Thomas Hernandez

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Wake Shadowheart Or Take The Artefact

After a rough landing immediately after the prologue section inBaldur’s Gate 3, players will find themselves washed up on the shore. But the player character isn’t the only one. Shadowheart, the High Half-Elf met on the ship, has also washed up and is still unconscious when the main character finds her. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: Where To Go First But before tending to her,Baldur’s Gate 3offers an opportunity for gamers to take herMysterious Artefact....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Lisa Mendoza

Beginner Tips For Hooked On You: A Dead By Daylight Dating Sims

Hooked on You: A Dead By Daylight Dating Simis a fairly tongue-in-cheek game where four of the original Killers inDead By Daylightcan be romanced. There’s The Trapper, The Spirit, The Wraith, and The Huntress, with The Trickster popping up occasionally. Thereare also the Survivors, Dwight, and Claudette, who are there to keep everyone on track and assist the player when possible. RELATED:Dead By Daylight Needs To Add Killer Skins Based On Its Hooked On You Dating Sim...

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · John Cooper

Beginner Tips for Star Wars: Hunters

Zynga’s mobile third-person battle gameStar Wars: Huntersbrings theStar Warsuniverse to mobiles and Nintendo Switch consoles in a free-to-play setting that pits teams of four against one another in arenas inspired by the franchise. While the characters may not be household names forStar Warsfans, they are inspired by some of the iconic personalities in the series and each bring their own unique flavor to the title. While competitive games can sometimes be daunting to newcomers of the shooter genre, the fact thatStar Wars Huntershas launched primarily as a mobile game makes it more accessible to the wider gaming community....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Samantha Bates