Bluepoint Games Updates Fans On Its Next Game

Summary PlayStation first-party studioBluepoint Gameshas reiterated that it’s still hard at work on its planned original title. After releasing theDemon’s Soulsremake in 2020,Bluepoint Gameshas been largely quiet about its next project, with the only hint being that the game is “original” as opposed to the many remasters and remakes for which the studio is known. Development on the original game was confirmed after PlayStation acquired Bluepoint Games in 2021, but no further details were announced....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Brian Allen

Destiny 2: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Variks

Variks, yes? Ever since Variks, the Loyal arrived inDestinyduring theHouse of Wolvesexpansion, he quickly became a beloved character. From his unique commentary in the Prison of Elder and his broken sentences to his mysterious demeanor, it was all charm. He is one of those characters that players are in awe of, especially since Fallen aren’t usually buddy-buddy with Humanity. Not only that, he is an influential person within the Fallen Houses....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Catherine Summers

Destiny 2: How to Get Ascendancy Rocket Launcher and What it Does

As customary for eachDestiny 2Season, Season of the Lost came with a brand-new ritual weapon that players can obtain from Zavala, Lord Shaxx, or The Drifter. The weapon is a rocket launcher dealing solar damage, Ascendancy, andDestiny 2players can acquire it in a different way from any other ritual weapon thus far. How to Get Ascendancy For a change, Bungie addedSeason of the Lost’s new ritual weapon directly into the rewards for each of the main vendors in the Tower, rather than having a Legendary quest to be claimed at Banshee-44’s....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Lisa Dixon

Dying Light 2 Interview: Dev Goes Behind-The-Scenes on the Gut Feeling Update

Dying Light 2’s Gut Feeling update now offers players more violent and bloody encounters with the open world’s virals, among a number of other improvements and additions. This was all developed following community input, and Techland itself has promised to continue rolling out new updates to keep the game fresh and enjoyable for players, making them want to go back for moreDying Light 2. Game Rant recently spoke withDying Light 2franchise director Tymon Smektala on the early feedback on theGut Feeling update, what Techland can do to keep the franchise going, if more original characters will make a return, and if the update was used to compete with the release ofDead Island 2, its genre rival....

July 2, 2025 · 14 min · 2884 words · Brittany Petty

Fallout 4: The 10 Biggest Mistakes Gamers Make When Modding The Game

Modding Fallout 4 is a joy when done right, and it can mean the difference between a solid vanilla experience and a vastly expanded, better looking, better playing extravaganza. Whether it’s upping the game’s visual splendor or downloadingamazing settlement modsfor a more fulfilling experience, there’s something for every gamer’s discerning taste. RELATED:Fallout 4: The 10 Most Underrated Character Builds However,modding Fallout 4correctly is not an easy task, and requires adherence to some strict conditions that first-time modders may not be aware of....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1250 words · Richard Calhoun

Fallout 5 Could Get a Lot of Mileage Out of One Baldur's Gate 3 Character Creation Feature

Summary For Bethesda’s next foray into theFalloutfranchise, the studio could take several pages out of Larian’s playbook, most notably in the variety of origins a player can select from the game’s onset. The Dark Urge origin that players can choose during character selection inBaldur’s Gate 3offers a uniquely diabolical augment to its narrative, and it is exactly the type of left turn in the protagonist’s moral code that would make a natural fit inFallout5....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Mark Pierce

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Gets a Creepy New Story Trailer and Release Date

Horror has been one of the most important genres for gaming in 2021, from the return of beloved franchises such asResident Evil, to successful brand new IP likeThe Medium, multiple games this year have proven the strength of the genre in today’s gaming space. One of the longest-running horror franchises,Fatal Framehas struggled to find success in the west due to its heavy use of Japanese supernatural horror, however the remaster of its fifth installment,Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, could change everything when it releases just in time for Halloween this year....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Travis Bruce

Female Pro Overwatch Player Ellie Quits After Harassment and Threats [UPDATE]

UPDATE 12-08-2025:New evidence suggeststhat Overwatch Ellie may actually be a “social experiment” by other players. The original story follows. On December 21, a professionalOverwatchteam competing in Overwatch Contenders (essentially the minors for theOverwatch League) called Second Wind signed a player known as Ellie. The announcement was immediately followed by an online harassment campaign aimed at Ellie, with the end result seeing the newly-signed professional player quit her team. The online harassment aimed at Ellie stemmed from a conspiracy theory that Ellie wasn’t real, and was instead a male professionalOverwatchplayer posing as a female....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Julia Watson

Final Fantasy 16 and Diablo 4 Can Go From Rivals to Allies

June 2023 is poised to be the busiest month of an already jam-packed year for high-profile game releases. Mere weeks after the release ofDiablo 4,Final Fantasy 16will drop exclusive to the PS5 as yet another long-awaited RPG franchise sequel. Despite being pitted against one another as RPG rivals in the hyper-competitive June release schedule,Final Fantasy 16andDiablo 4actually share more in common than might be readily apparent at first glance. Both anticipated entries in long-running and critically acclaimed RPG franchises,Final Fantasy 16andDiablo 4also each chart an exciting new course for their respective series by looking to the successes of past entries....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Michael Bush

Franchises Konami Is Letting Fade From Popular Memory

What does the wordKonamimean to you? For many gamers it brings up memories of extremely high-quality experiences, polished game mechanics, adventurous (and sometimes misguided) game design, and a back catalog of the most highly praisedvideo gameseries of all time. On the other hand, for just as many players the name also sparks images of brazen gambling, slot machines, poorly made video games, and an allegedly toxic workplace culture. Related:Konami Announces Super Bomberman R Online Service Is Ending Both of these images ofKonamiare true, but they exist in two different periods of time....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1426 words · Bryce Meyers

Funny Halo Infinite Bug Lets Player Drive Warthog While in the Gunner Seat

Since its surprise launch back in November of 2021,Halo Infinitehas slowly fallen off the map over time in terms of player count and popularity. Due to connection issues, microtransactions, and a lack of consistent updates,Halo Infinitehas come up short of player expectations. Be that as it may, it is still the latestHaloinstallment, and much likeCall of Duty, there will always be players wanting to jump back into the Spartan armor and queue up some multiplayer matches for the unique combat experience the franchise offers....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Brenda Manning

Harvestella: How To Beat The Dragon

At end of each chapter inHarvestella, there will be a boss fight where players have to use every trick in the book to beat it. Chapter 3A takes travelers to Nemea Village, where Asyl and Istina will be introduced. Upon deciding to head to Heaven’s Egg to investigate the disappearance of Tiella, aDragon will be waiting at the endof the dungeon. The boss has a variety of attacks that can cause heavy damage....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Diane Allen

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete Foal of the Dead (Side Quest Guide)

Of the manyBeast-related side questsinHogwarts Legacy, “Foal of the Dead” is arguably the most difficult, not to mention one of the most time-consuming. Players will unlock the quest after completing Charles Rookwood’s Trial, at which point, they’ll be able to get the ball rolling by speaking with Deek in the Room of Requirement. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: How to Go to Azkaban The thing that makes “Foal of the Dead” so difficult is that it requires players to catch a Thestral, which is a lot easier said than done due to its tendency to flee....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Becky Torres