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How after ten years ESO is still a “deliciously weird stew”

If you’ve only casually passed by an Elder Scrolls game you might assume they’re pretty generic. Swords, elves, goblins, orcs, dragons, all stuff the fantasy world has seen a million times before. It takes a while to get to know…

All new and upcoming Honkai Star Rail characters

Who are the new Honkai Star Rail characters? Following in the footsteps of Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail includes an ever-expanding roster of characters. From bubbly extroverts to brooders with a dark past, there’s no end to the number of fan favorites we…

Genshin Impact rival hits colossal milestone before it even comes out

Two years after being announced, Wuthering Waves is nearing its release. You might wonder if gacha games would still prove popular in 2024 but one look at Wuthering Waves’ pre-registration numbers should put any doubt to rest. Even before launch…

Restock times, fruits, and how stock works

What’s the latest Blox Fruit stock? If you’re hoping to buy a new fruit to try out a fresh fighting style, you’re bound to be at the mercy of the Blox Fruit Dealer. Though you’ll find him all around the…

Marvel Rivals apologizes for “inappropriate and misleading” contract

Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has apologized for a contract it sent to content creators looking to play the hero shooter’s alpha playtest. The contract contained a non-disparagement agreement that forbade streamers and creators from being critical of the game and…

Ultra satisfying destruction simulator launches version 1.0 on Steam

Few things are quite as satisfying as smashing objects together and reveling in the destruction, and the best sandbox simulation games are a great way to enjoy that without all the mess and loss of property caused by doing it…

Underwhelming Fallout 4 next gen update finally getting fixed

The Fallout 4 next gen update was a disaster. We knew it was likely to break mods upon release, but a spate of other issues immediately cropped up on all platforms, not just PC. While Fallout 4 enjoyed its best…

Viral horror game boasting 1.5 billion views gets surprise sequel

Sometimes, a horror game blows up on Twitch and YouTube and reaches a massive audience. In the past, we’ve seen this happen with Five Nights At Freddy’s, Poppy Playtime, Slender, and, most recently, Content Warning. Alongside these hits is Amanda…

Stellaris meets Two Point Hospital in new sci fi tycoon game, out soon

Management and tycoon games, from Tropico 6 to Planet Zoo, are a good time. As entries to the genre like Jurassic World Evolution 2 show, they can be an even better time when part of the player’s management duties involves…

XDefiant release date, trailers, gameplay, and latest news

What is the XDefiant release date? If you’re a huge fan of all things Ubisoft, particularly the Tom Clancy games, you may get a kick out of its new free-to-play first-person arena shooter. Its five vs. five matches promise fast-paced…