EA Says Apex Legends Could Become Billion Dollar Franchise

Video games that have earned companies over one billion dollars are often called the best games of all time, and the ever popularApex Legendsis on track to make a billion for EA by June 24, 2025, the end of the current fiscal year.Apex Legends' constant and growing popularity can be compared to some of EA’s other large online franchises such asThe Simsand theFIFAseries, which are series that have been around for a much longer period of time....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Ivan Marsh

Elden Ring: How to Get Giant's Seal

Faith caster builds gain access to a wide variety of incantations, granting them access to various offensive spells and buffs inElden Ring. Among all incantations, Giant’s Flame spells are among the strongest. This spell class offers everything you need for your journey through the Lands Between. Whether you desire a cleansing spell to remove pesky status effects like Poison and Scarlet Rot or wish to buff yourself for an upcoming boss fight, Giant’s Flame incantations have you covered....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Kristy Reynolds

Every Game at the May 2023 Humble Games Showcase

Video game announcement season is fast approaching, and it seems likeHumble Gamesis kicking things off this week with its own showcase. This studio not only supports a plethora of charities throughout the year, but it has also begun making its mark in the gaming industry. AsHumble Gamescelebrates its three-year anniversary, it seems set to take the indie market by storm if this showcase is anything to go by. The Humble Games' May 2023 Showcase revealed seven brand-new titles, surprise launched a game on console, and even revealed a day one DLC pack forProtodroid DeLTAthat raises money for the Girls Makes Games Scholarship....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Evan Nguyen

Fallout 5 Is at a Crossroads With the Franchise's Alien Representation

SinceFallout 4also dodged the question of how serious the series is about its alien canon, an eventualFallout 5could finally be the game to either make or break Bethesda’s commitment to visitors from another world within the franchise.Aliens have always existed inFallout, from its very first game which had an encounter with a flying saucer to as recent asFallout 76with its “Invaders from Beyond” update in 2022. But the franchise has always played it fast and loose about whether these various alien encounters have any significance in games, regardless of how developed its aliens have become....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Whitney Robinson

Fortnite Dataminers Leak New Consumable Items

WhileFortnitemight be one of the most popular games in the last decade, it does suffer from one glaring flaw: a lack dietary options. Right now the natural consumable available inFortniteare apples, coconuts, and mushrooms. But according to a recent datamine of the game, it looks like that’s about to change. When natural consumables were added toFortniteway back in season 1, they were a welcome addition to the game. These mini health and shield buffs didn’t require a full inventory slot, which helped make the game feel more balanced....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Brittany Mccullough

Fortnite: What Happened During Operation Sky Fire

Over the past couple of years, Epic Games has leaned into crossover events, helpingFortnitestand out from its battle royale contemporaries. Each season seems to revolve around certain themes, such as therecent Marvel superheroes-focused seasonthat saw players fighting back against an invading Galactus. In addition to comic book characters,Fortnitehas also been able to introduce all sorts of characters from TV, movies, and video games. Even with all these crossovers, Epic has managed to infuse each season with an overarching story and a finale mission that turns the core gameplay on its head....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Linda Alexander

Genshin Impact Lantern Rite Keqing Has Incredible Critical Hit Rate

The Lantern Rite event has brought quite a few new activities toGenshin Impactfor fans to celebrate the in-game ceremony and earn limited time rewards. However, some players have found some interesting stats from the morehidden aspects of the Lantern Rite Festival, including a massive attribute bonus that one specific character gets when joining the party. This is specifically concerningGenshin Impact’s playable character Keqing, who is can normally be found through the random wish system, but has been added as a temporary ally for the Lantern Rite Festival....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Debra Rodriguez

Genshin Impact Leak Shows Dehya's Whole Kit

A newGenshin Impactleak shows the Elemental Skill and Burst effects for one of the upcoming characters, the Pyro user Dehya. Leaks are very common in the game, and they create hype for new character additions even months before they officially arrive to the playable roster. Even though Alhaitham and Yaoyao are yet to officially joinGenshin Impact’s live servers, recent rumors have already revealed a lot of information about the next characters....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Amy Solis

Genshin Impact's Electro Traveler is A Surprisingly Versatile Support

Genshin Impactrecently received its massive Inazuma update that brought a brand new region filled with new enemies, areas, and quests to explore. One of the most exciting changes is that the player character known as the Traveler can now wield the Electro element as they explore Inazuma. The previous regions ofMondstadtand Liyue allowed players to wield the Anemo and Geo elements respectively and the inclusion of Electro will giveGenshin Impactplayers more flexibility when fighting and exploring Inazuma....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Joseph Sheppard

Genshin Impact: All the New Content Coming in Update 3.0

The land of Sumeru is finally out inGenshin Impact, but its initial release barely scratches the surface of what the 3.0 update brings. Aside from opening up a huge new area to explore,Genshin Impactversion 3.0 introduces new characters, quests, weapons, and more. It also continues the Traveler’s story, bringing them ever closer to reuniting with their twin. Genshin Impact3.0 is one of the game’s heftiest updates since the addition of Inazuma back in version 2....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 993 words · James Pope

HBO Meeting With Writers For True Detective Season 4

A potential fourth season ofHBO’s acclaimed crime anthology seriesTrue Detectivecould be arriving sooner than fans were expecting, as the premium cable network has begun meeting with writers to possibly take over the series from creator Nic Pizzolatto. In an interview with Deadline, HBO and HBO Max’s chief content officer Casey Bloys revealed that the next installment ofTrue Detectiveis a priority, despite the third season’s marked dip in ratings. Bloys explained, “It’s safe to say we’re working with a couple of writers to find the right tone and take....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Sergio Kim

Hogwarts Legacy: Where To Find Mongrel Fur

Hogwarts Legacyfollows the journey of a young fifth-year student during their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Shortly after they arrive at the famed wizarding school, they will be given the freedom to explore the world outside the castle’s walls, where they will come across a variety of magical beasts. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: Where To Find Dittany Leaves Most of the beasts inHogwarts Legacyare pretty friendly, some can even be rescued and raised in the player’sRoom of Requirement, but a select few will attack if the protagonist gets too close....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Lisa Klein

Horizon Forbidden West: How to Get the Shieldwing Glider

WithHorizon Forbidden Westbeing such a massive game with lots of tasks to complete, having a way to make traversal more seamless is a must, which is where the new Shieldwing Glider comes into play. Very similar toLink’s paraglider fromBreath of the Wild, Aloy’s Shieldwing can help her glide across a large amount of space to get down from high points easily. In this guide forHorizon Forbidden West,fans will learnhow to get the gliderfor Aloy and how to use it properly....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Deborah Walters PhD