Genres FromSoftware Should Explore

FromSoftware is best known in the modern age for its genre-creatingSoulsgames, and it’s easy to say that the studio mastered them almost right out of the gate withDark Souls. But withArmored Core 6, the company reminded players that they had a past beforeDemon’s Souls, and have not lost sight of what made it excellent. However, after over a decade of the expected, the release of the massiveElden Ringmay have wrung the developers for ideas....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Carlos Evans

God of War Ragnarok Emphasizes The Importance of Kratos' Fists

Spoilers forGod of War Ragnarokahead. Being the former Greek god of war, Kratos is well-versed in multiple types of weaponry. From the Blades of Chaos of his homeland to the Leviathan Axe that wasforged for his Norse wife Laufey, Kratos wields each weapon as if it were an extension of his own body. Considering the number of things that want him dead, especially inGod of War Ragnarok, it’s a good thing Kratos is good at fighting....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Carol Daniel

GTA 6 Could Take One GTA 5 Staple to The Next Level

Summary Grand Theft Autois one of gaming’s biggest success stories. Between its monstrous sales and prolonged player count, it’s a title that captured even the hearts of non-gamers, as the potential for pure enjoyment is evident, and still being felt ten years later. Whetherroaming the streets of Los Santoswhile trundling through the story, or being immersed in the utter mayhem of the online component, Rockstar’s 2013 goliath has something for everyone, and includes mechanics that still feel unique today....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Jeffery Kim

Halo Infinite Update Addresses Campaign Cosmetic and Achievement Unlock Issues

TheHalo InfiniteCampaign has been out for a week now, and while many have been enjoying themselves, others have been encountering some pesky bugs. 343 Industries has released a hotfix that should address some of these pressingHalo Infiniteissues, including syncing of campaign armor unlocks and buggy Achievement pops. While theHalo InfiniteCampaign does not feature any new armor pieces, there are many other cosmetic items to be found in the many Mjolnir Armor Lockers spread across Zeta Halo....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Robert Smith

Harry Potter: Love Magic, Explained

Quick Links There are a lot ofHarry Potterspells that the average fan will know. Classics of the series like Expelliarmus, the Killing Curse, or the meme-worthyWingardium Leviosatend to be the ones that come to mind. From the lighthearted to those that are much darker, the series is home to countless spells. However, fans may not know much about one of the most important forms of magic in the series: love....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Audrey Vasquez

House Of The Dragon: Every Character That Survives The Dance Of The Dragons (And How)

Quick Links The Dance of the Dragons occurs after long-drawn-out years of waiting for the end of King Viserys Targaryen’s reign. As seen inHouse of the Dragon, two scions of House Targaryen fail to resolve their differences in the late King’s lifetime and want to place their blood on the Iron Throne. Divided into the Blacks and the Greens, the former are represented by Viserys' decreed heir, Rhaenyra, while the latter are represented by the late king’s male heir, Aegon II....

June 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1416 words · Rebecca Phillips

How BotW, Tears of the Kingdom's Connection Could Shape the Next Zelda Saga

TheLegend of Zeldafranchise has made waves in the video game industry with its groundbreaking innovations and compelling plot. Whilethe nextZeldagames can opt to bring back iconic features, they may benefit more from specifically following the two-game story structure that connectsBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom. With rumors of the Nintendo Switch’s successor being announced in late 2024 or around 2025, fans of theZeldafranchise have high hopes for a new mainline entry to be announced alongside it....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Glenn Arroyo

How to Fix Error Code 8012 in Dead By Daylight

Players have been plagued with Error Code 8012 inDead by Daylightsince the game was released, but knowing how to fix it isn’t entirely clear. On the official support page, Behaviour Interactive explains this error as being caused by their services or your platform’s service encountering difficulties, or being down entirely. This explanation isn’t the greatest and doesn’t explain what you’re able to do to fix the issue. Don’t worry, though. You won’t need to take the Mettle of Man perk to protect your fellowsurvivorsfrom this killer error....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Julia Carter

How to Use Railgun Unsafe Mode in Helldivers 2

Quick Links TheRS-422 Railgunis an experimental weapon that can switch between safe and unsafe firing modes to pierce armor inHelldivers 2. It draws a lot ofcomparisons with the AC-8 Autocannonbecause both are excellent anti-tank weapons. They are tailored for different playstyles with the Railgun relying more on single-shot precision than an explosive barrage. While theRailgun was nerfed in aHelldivers 2update, it is still worthwhile having in your loadout. The weapon is still capable of punching through heavy armor, but only when it isset to unsafe mode inHelldivers 2....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Cassidy Rosario

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Doesn't Have Weapon Durability

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamityisn’t just a successor to the originalHyrule Warriorsspin-off from Koei Tecmo, the studio behind theDynasty Warriorsseries. It’s also a prequel toBreath of the Wildand, as such, will be further expanding that game’s lore and bringing over several mechanics that fans will be very familiar with. However, new gameplay from today’s Nintendo Treehouse confirmed one minor yet key detail that will make someBreath of the Wildplayers very happy: the weapons don’t break....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Erik Hill

Interview: Minit Developers Discuss Minit Fun Racer, a Fundraising 1-bit Racing Game

Game Rant recently got a chance to sit down with one half of the development team behind thedelightful 2018 indie gameMinitto discuss their most recent project: a light arcadey racing game set in theMinituniverse, calledMinit Fun Racer. That “fun racer” is a close homophone for “fundraiser” is no mistake, since all proceeds earned from sales of the $2.99 game will go to charity for as long as it sells copies. We got to chat with JW Nijman and Kitty Calis to talk about why they decided to make a charity game and everything that went into the end product....

June 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1645 words · Carol Smith

Loki: The D.B. Cooper Connection Explained

The following contains spoilers for episode 1 ofLoki. The MCU isn’t new to inserting certain Marvel characters into historical events, and it’s fun to see because it allows these characters to be a part of our real history. For instance,Captain America fought in World War 2, and though he was often fighting fictional enemies, it still grounds him in the real world, and sometimes it’s fun to consider that revisionist history....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Morgan Hall

Loop Hero: How to Unlock Temporal Beacon

Loop Herobrings a perfect blend of random chance and player empowerment in a slick auto battler package, and the game is a huge success on Steam. During circuits around a loop, players willneed to gather resources, fight monsters, and take part in self-determining battles in the hope of progressing. As they progress through the game, players will unlock many new cards that they can place on the loop to influence the game....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Christy Kelly