E3’s press conferences and the preceding Summer Game Fest pulled back the curtain on a number of long-awaited, high-profile titles arriving in the coming months. However, blockbuster announcements aboutElden Ring,Forza,Metroid,and more should not overshadow the trade shows' smaller offerings. Developer Mechanistry showed off a brief trailer for its forthcoming post-apocalyptic beaver civilization builder,Timberborn,which recently received a demo on Steam. Timberbornnot only has a unique premise, but it is also the first title in astylistic genre unto itselfthat Mechanistry dubbed ‘lumberpunk,’ distinguishing it from other building and settlement titles....

Warning: This contains spoilers for bothStranger ThingsandElfen Lied. Ever since it first premiered onNetflixback in 2016,Stranger Thingshas held international popularity that just seems togrow with each season. Between relatable and lovable characters, fast-paced action, hilarious moments, scary monsters, and gripping writing, the show has won the hearts of so many kinds of people. But where did the ideas for all of those things come from? The creators ofStranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, said in aninterview in 2017that one of their many inspirations for the character Eleven and the themes in the show is none other than cult horror classic animeElfen Lied!...

Surprisingly, there aren’t a lot of seafood recipes inDisney Dreamlight Valley. Most of the existing meal uses Fish as the main ingredient while other materials like Clam, Oyster, and Scallops aren’t getting a lot of attention. Chowder literally means a warm seafood soup that’s usually cooked with Clam. It is a 4-Star seafood recipe that requiresfour ingredients inDisney Dreamlight Valley. However, two of them aren’t specified, meaning that the game revealed the nature of the material but gave Dreamers the freedom of choosing the ingredient according to their taste....

Summary The latestStar Warsseries to drop on Disney+,Ahsoka, is a direct continuation of storylines and character arcs from the animated showRebels– but is it necessary to watchRebelsbefore watchingAhsoka? The character Ahsoka Tano has always been close to co-creator Dave Filoni’s heart, and nearly everyStar Warsproject Filoni has developed (fromThe Clone WarstoRebelstoThe Mandalorian) has featured Ahsoka in a major role. InAhsoka, Filoni finally lets the iconic ex-Jedi ronin take center stage in her own solo adventure....

Elden Ringhas inspired beautiful pieces of art, with the game itself having an amazing art direction that has influenced a number of artists to create their own renditions of its world.Elden Ringfan arthas become quite popular as gamers continually dedicate amazing works to one of the biggest games to release in recent times. Painting is one form ofElden Ringfan art that is frequently seen, with many artists creating their own visions of the game’s world and its characters, includingLet Me Solo Her fan art....

Elden Ringfeatures a myriad of consumables serving many functions that help the player in a variety of circumstances. With each item given descriptions ranging from impressively detailed to exceptionally vague, it can be hard for Tarnished venturing intoFromSoftware’s beautiful Lands Betweento know how useful an item is without pouring over descriptions, reading wiki pages, and a lot of trial and error. One item, acquired relatively early inElden Ring, is the Rainbow Stone; provided the brief description, ‘Shines with colored light when placed, serving as a guide,’ players may wonder about the applications of a nicely colored stone in the unforgiving landscape ofElden Ring....

The most important part of beginning yourPokémonis choosing what starter to go with. For those who always choose water-typePokemonbecause they are lovable little aquatic creatures know that some of those starters aren’t always the best choice, between secondary types and stylistically. RELATED:Pokémon Who Aren’t Legendary (But Should Be) For many players, theirfavorite game/regionis usually based on what starters are available and which are their favorites. With all the important factors, like design and coolness, the starting waterPokemoncan be ranked....

Far Cry 6, the latest title in the long running franchise, arrived this month and let players square off with Anton Castillo, who is played by thecharismatic TV star Giancarlo Esposito. As expected, players are dropped into the Cuban-inspired world of Yara, where it’s up to them to take control away from Castillo and his army by joining a resistance group and utilizing guerrilla tactics. Outside of specific campoaign missions, Yara is completely open, letting players roam and do what they want....

Summary Since the launch of its latest Chapter,Fortnitehas been having one of its most thrilling moments in recent memory. Chapter 5 ofFortnitelaunched a variety of great new modes, like LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival, while Season 2 introduced Greek gods into the mix. Whether it is the addition of powers inspired by Greek mythology, like the Wings of Icarus, or venturing through the dreadful River Styx,Fortnite’s embrace of myth and legend has been a load of fun....

AGenshin Impactvideo reveals the real-life locations that inspired HoYoverse to create the game world known as Teyvat. This enormous continent consists of seven different nations, each of which has a symbolic element, an Archon, and its divine ideals. At the moment,Genshin Impactplayers can explore four out of these seven regions: Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, and the recently added Sumeru nation. Sumeru’s introduction took world design to the next level as the region is much more interactive compared to the previous three nations....

Granblue Fantasy Versusis a highly-anticipated new anime fighting game fromDragon Ball FighterZdeveloperArc System Works, and it is scheduled to release in North America on July 03, 2025. However, players whose primary language is English need not wait that long to enjoyGranblue Fantasy Versus, as a full version of the game with English menus and subtitles is available for purchase and download at this very moment. Indeed,Granblue Fantasy Versusreleased just yesterday, February 6, in Japan, and the Japanese version of the title contains extensive English language options....

Grounded’sSeptember update rolls out today, with the September update adding new buildings, new crafting items, and a few Halloween-themed additions.Groundeddeveloper Obsidian Entertainment will supportmonthly updates toGroundedup to the game’s full release. TheGroundedbackyard is expanding with a new lab added in the dense branches of the Hedge biome. Players can climb the branches to discover the Hedge Lab and possibly find some creatures lurking in the halls. The Hedge Lab also has new ziplines that can be used to reach the places safely and with more speed....

Summary TheExpecto Patronumcharm has a crucial role throughout theHarry Potteruniverse. A Patronus is an essential defense method, which protects witches and wizards against evil, such as the dangerous Dementors. Notoriously, a Patronus is exceptionally difficult to conjure, but when done successfully, a full-bodied Patronus will appear in the form of a silver animal. Each animal is unique to the witch or wizard who conjures it, which means that the animal often has a personalized meaning to the conjurer....