How Dark Souls Grew From a Niche Game to a Genre-Defining Franchise

It has been just over a decade since the firstDark Soulshit consoles in 2011, and since then a whole genre has been born. While it wasn’t FromSoftware’s first game, it’s undeniable that it had struck gold as the industry began to evolve in response toDark Soulsbucking traditional gameplay experiences. However, it’s worth looking at howDark Soulsrevolutionize the scene, and what its legacy will look like the longer games follow in its wake....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Robert Gibbs

How To Get The Capybara (Mehwapyarra) Mount In Final Fantasy 14

Quick Links Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrailhas addedseveral new mountsto the game. One that has enchanted many players is the Mehwapyarra Mount, an adorable Capybara. However, this mount is no piece of cake to get your hands on - which is why few players currently own it despite its popularity. Players that want to have their own Capybara steed must farm a rare FATE spawn for special currency, which is then given to an NPC inthe Solution Nine region....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Thomas Cortez

How to Play Diablo 4 Early

It has been 11 years since the last main entry in theDiabloseries. The one and only expansion forDiablo 3came out in 2014 and received several free updates over the years. After many years of waiting,Diablo 4was officiallyannounced at Blizzcon 2019. After several years have passed,Diablo 4not only has a release date of June 6th, but also it is just around the corner. With only a week to go, it won’t be long before players can get their hands on the highly anticipated sequel toDiablo 3....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Andrew Harris

Is Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Coming to Mobile?

Stardew Valleyis undoubtedly one of the most popular farm sim titles. Despite the large amount of content, the developers add more with each update. And the latest 1.6 update became one of the largest in the history of the game. Therefore, many players are wondering whetherStardew Valley1.6 Update is coming to mobile. And this is not surprising since the 1.6 updateadds plenty of new things to the game. This includes the new Desert event, dialogue options, items, quests, secrets, and more....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Samantha Evans

Life is Strange: Remastered Collection Gets Gameplay Trailer

Square Enix has revealed a brand-new trailer forLife is Strange: Remastered Collection, with emphasis on how the original game looks and runs compared to its initial release.Life is Strangewas a critical success upon its initial release, winning several awards and garnering acclaim from players for its rich thematic story, likable characters, beautiful soundtrack, and its unique take on a coming-of-age talebased on the numerous important choicesthat can be made throughout the game....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Ashley Tran

Nanoleaf Shapes Limited Edition Ultra Black Hexagons Review

Quick Links Nanoleaf Shapes allow buyers to assemble unique wall panel light configurations complete with triangles, mini-triangles, and hexagons. Always looking to build upon thesuccess of these smart lights, Nanoleaf occasionally creates limited editions like the Shapes Ultra Black Hexagons. This latest Shapes Smarter Kit includes components that are entirely black from the front, back, and edges of the lights themselves to the controller and power cord. RELATED:Nanoleaf 4D Review A few months ago, Game Rantreviewed the Nanoleaf Shapes Trianglesand Hexagons expansion pack....

July 3, 2025 · 12 min · 2354 words · Gina Hunter

No Man's Sky Hotfix Attempts to Address Criticisms Over Recent 4.0 Update

Hello Games has sent out a hotfix forNo Man’s Skyin the hope of addressing some of the concerns fans had with the recent 4.0 update. Although there is a strong community surrounding the galaxy exploration title, with it even being apopular game on Valve’s Steam Deck, there has been some backlash since the Waypoint update rolled out over a week ago. The developer has taken on board some of the feedback, with the goal of fixing some of the issues players have been having....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Mrs. Morgan Taylor

Palworld: How to Find and Catch Daedream

Quick Links Palworld’s Daedream is a Dark-type Pal that gives off an eerie vibe with its haunting expression and mystifying eyes, with an appearance thatresembles Misdreavus of thePokemonfranchise.Daedreamcan be discovered in the early game, but does come with its own conditions, and it is one of the few dark types available in the first few hours of a playthrough. Daedream is effective in combat and base utility, though it may give off the appearance of a frail Pal....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Vickie Hutchinson

Path of Exile: How to Reset Skill Tree

In a game where the skill tree is as large as it is inPath of Exile,players will eventually find themselves making mistakes or regretting some of the points they spent on seemingly-useless skill nodes. While one or two misallocated points won’t completely render a build useless, those who are aiming for perfection will still want to put those points elsewhere. Thankfully,Path of Exiledoes allow players to respec their hard-earned skill points in the event they find themselves needing extra damage or survivability....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Brandon Castillo

Persona 3 Reload Confirms Mechanics Carried From Persona 5

Summary Persona 3 Reloadconfirms that it will be adding two mechanics fromPersona 5, which include the expanded light and darkness skills and something similar to the Baton Pass. The game is proving to be one of Atlus' most highly-anticipated releases, as fans have been clamoring for a remake ofPersona 3for a long time. Atlus has been giving out a lot of information regarding the game recently, providing increment updates about the game at a variety of events like GamesCom....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Lindsay Lloyd

Pikmin 4 Has Franchise-First Feature

For the first time in series history,Pikmin 4will feature night expeditions.Pikmin 4is the next big Nintendo Switch exclusive game on the horizon, with the Big N set to release it in July. After the acclaim that the previousPikmingames have earned, hopes are high thatPikmin 4will keep the momentum going strong. Based on what’s been shown so far,Pikmin 4certainly seems to be looking to deliver yet another high qualityPikminexperience. It will retain the franchise’s core gameplay, but it’s also introducing some interesting new features at the same time....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Sharon Valentine

PlayStation Fans Already Upset Over State of Play

The latest PlayStation State of Play event has just ended, and with the power of social media, it’s clear what some fans thought of the event. The gaming community is no stranger to voicing its opinion via Twitter, and today is no different, as fans are venting their disappointments of the State of Play event. Earlier this week, Sony announced it would be holding a State Of Play event, but the news came with one big caveat....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Taylor Fitzgerald

Pokemon Fan Creates Christmas Versions of Johto Starters

Summary A creativePokemonfan has designed Christmas versions of Gen 2 starters Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile. The Johto region creatures debuted inPokemon Gold and Silverfor the Game Boy Color back in 1999. Despite being introduced several decades ago, the three rank highly among thebest starter trios inPokemonhistory. All three were featured prominently in the anime and have continued to reappear in the franchise’s various games over the years. WhilePokemonfan art is a popular year-round activity among the community, some artists really get into the holiday spirit with their creations....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Ethan Shepard