Life is Strange Creator is Rebranding Itself

DONTNOD Entertainmenthas built a reputation for its wildly unique and intellectual titles over the past several years off the success of its narrative-driven games. The Paris-based development studio has often worked with some of the biggest publishers in the gaming industry, partnering withSquare-Enix for theLife is Strangefranchiseand working with Xbox Game Studios on the Xbox-exclusiveTell Me Why. Now, a recent update from the development studio reveals it is undergoing a major image change, rebranding its logo, website, and even the spelling of its name....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Aaron Russell

Lords of the Fallen: Grievous Strikes Explained

Grievous Strikes inLords of the Fallenare very similar to Ripostes in theDark Soulsgames, Visceral Attacks inBloodborne, or Fatal Attacks inLies of P. Essentially, the player counters or drains a resource of the enemy’s in some way, and when they’re fully vulnerable as a result, the player is locked into a unique attack animation that deals an absurd amount of damage all at once. InLords of the Fallen, the way that players build up to a Grievous Strike is similar to any Soulslike game with a Posture system, but it can be especiallyconfusing to newer players, so let’s go over exactly how it works....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Mike Vargas

Lords of the Fallen: How to Help Kukajin (Woman In Stone)

There aremany interesting missionsinLords of the Fallen, but some of them are challenging and require ingenuity. One such quest takes place in the Forsaken Fen area and requires players to help a petrified girl. Rescuing Kukajin is rewarding because she will offer her help in future boss battles. Many players do not know what to do to rescue a petrified girl, so this guide explains how to help Kukajin inLords of the Fallen....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Nathan Chavez

LOTR: What Would Happen If The One Ring Had Fallen Into Treebeard's Hands?

There are so many examples across theLord of the RingsandThe Hobbitin which Sauron’s oneRing of Powerbrings out the worst in all who come into contact with it. It makesThorin fall to dragon-sickness more quickly, as it manipulates and twists emotions. It makes the members of the council of Elrond fight among themselves and brings up past conflicts. It turns Boromir against the fellowship and ends upgetting him killed. Even Frodo, the protagonist and the hero of the story, eventually succumbs to the cunning ring’s trickery....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Jennifer Gates

Mario Kart 8 Releases Booster Course Pass Wave 3

Wave 3 ofMario Kart 8 Deluxe’s popular Booster Course Pass is now available on Nintendo Switch.Mario Kart 8has become one of Nintendo’s most successful games, having originally launched for the Nintendo Wii U in 2014, being ported to Switch in 2017, and now receiving DLC via the Booster Course Pass years later. The waves of new map DLC are just one reason whyMario Kart 8remains a Switch mainstay.The previous two waves ofMario Kart 8 DeluxeBooster Course Pass DLC have been warmly received....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Antonio Jennings

Marvel's Midnight Suns: How to Open Second Blood Gate

Marvel’s Midnight Sunsoffers players many opportunities to explore the Abbey and gain a variety of benefits from doing so. In order to further the Hunter’s investigations of the Abbey, however, players will need to participate in a number of combat challenges known as “Blood Gates.” These challenges are accessed once a mystery has been solved in the Abbey to grant access to the necessary Moon Seal and must be completed in order to progress beyond them....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Sharon Cook

Metroid Prime 4 Should Give The Next Smash Bros a New Blueprint For Samus

Samus is one ofSuper Smash Bros.most enduring fighters, andMetroid Prime 4: Beyondcould be the time for her to get a moveset rework. With Samus andMetroidin general already having positive momentum after the release ofMetroid Dread,Metroid Prime 4seems to have the wind at its back. There’s more to the release than simply bringing back a beloved Nintendo franchise, though. It could also have a surprising impact on Samus' long-running role as one ofSuper Smash Bros....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Charles Jefferson

Minecraft Middle-Earth Project Celebrating 10-Year Anniversary

It’s no secret that Mojang Studios' sandbox construction gameMinecrafthas been used to make a number of awe-inspiring projects. Some of the more notable builds are immense in scale, such as one team of players attempting torecreate the originalDestinyinMinecraftdown to its mechanics and modes, but one community server called Minecraft Middle-Earth has been attempting to recreate the fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien for 10 years. The project was founded on Jul 11, 2025 whenMinecraftwas in Alpha version 1....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Tommy Garrett

Monster Hunter Rise: How to Sharpen Weapon

TheMonster Hunterseries has had many elements changed in recent entries, especially withMonster Hunter Rise. The Clutch Claw and Slinger have been removed andreplaced with the Wirebug mechanic. And some survival elements are gone as well, like the need to have hot and cold drinks for certain biomes. But something that remains is weapon sharpness, and knowing how to keep your weapon sharp can help get that sweet victory over the large monsters....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Amy Carter

MultiVersus Could Be Making a Comeback Soon

Summary Multiple signs indicate thatMultiVersusmay be returning soon. Fans have patiently waited for the full launch ofMultiVersus, which has not been playable for months. Back in June, developerPlayer First Games closedMultiVersus' beta, which showcased the fighting game’s solid mechanics and assortment of Warner Bros-owned characters. The wide variety ofMultiVersus' characters included options like Superman, Shaggy, Arya Stark, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, Rick Sanchez, and many more. AfterMultiVersus' beta was closed, Player First Games confirmed that the title’s full release would land somewhere in the first half of 2024, and it seems that date might not be far off....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Randall Stevens

MultiVersus' Strange Character Change Explained

Summary An open beta which lasted for about a year after its Summer 2022 release initially had record-high player counts and a promising level of hype, but the progressive lack of updatesMultiVersusreceived ultimately caused interest to wane. Some players may not even have realized that this was due to the game merely being an unfinished build which was always intended to be relaunched from the start, but the recent reveal ofMultiVersus' official release date made it clear that developer Player First Games has been focused on making several important changes to the core of this Warner Bros....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · James Hampton

Oblivion Mod Adds Minecraft-Style Fishing to The Game

Video games are not always about violence and action. Sometimes they can be about living a tranquil alternative life, and one way to achieve this is through a simple fishing mini-game. The likes ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimnow includes fishing, and many fans are finding themselves swapping out their claymores for their rods. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that someone has added the ability to fish toOblivion, though this version takes some inspiration fromMinecraft....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Jasmine Dean

One Piece Usopp Facts & Lore

Usopp is the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates. He joined the crew after the Syrup Village arc. Usopp is a known coward, but he wants to become a brave warrior like his dad, Yasopp, who is one of the strongest characters inOne Piece. At times, Usopp has put his body on the line to prove his resolution. RELATED:One Piece: Every Hito Hito no Mi, Explained Usopp is a fun-loving person, and together with Luffy and Chopper, he is always causing a ruckus....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Gregory Delacruz