Dragon Quest X logs off the Wii this November [Update]

Goodnight, sweet prince I got into theDragon Questseries far later than I should have. If was the Wii/DS era and the first game that did it for me wasDragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime. It’s a game I still consider one of the 10 best I’ve played. After that sunk its hooks into me, I had to try out everyDragon Questgame imaginable. And I did. Through the DS, Wii and 3DS generations, I purchased every game that bore its name....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Kimberly Gould

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age releasing outside of Japan in 2018

Slimes for days! Square Enix ha announced that the latest entry in theDragon Questfranchise,Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, will be releasing in North America and Europe in 2018. While it did not mention what platforms the game would release on when it comes west, it did confirm that the game is being localized into five languages, including English. It’s important to note thatDragon Quest XIreleased in Japan today for PlayStation 4 and 3DS....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Jennifer Kaiser PhD

EA FC 25: How to complete Gianluigi Buffon On This Day Icon SBC

The Gianluigi Buffon On This Day Icon SBC is now live inEA FC 25, and you’re able to unlock an icon for your Ultimate Team squad. This is the first special version of Buffon this year. While this version is weaker in terms of in-game stats (compared to his Base Icon version), it’s far more affordable. All you need to do is to complete all the tasks that are part of this challenge....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Rachel Wells

El Psy Kongroo: Steins;Gate sequel to get localized in 2016

Take that, SERN! You can stop rubbing your lucky metal Upas and chugging sacrificial Dr. Peppers, folks! It’s happening! PQube has announced thatSteins;Gate 0, the sequel toone of the better visual novels available in English, will be getting a localized release sometime this year on PS Vita and PS4. The game will be available in North America and Europe. A post on the blog of import retailer Rice Digitalconfirmed theannouncementand in a fit of convenient timing opened up pre-orders for the game as well....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · David Lewis

Eye-candy adventure Monument Valley 2 hits Android in November

Better late than never It won’t be much longer now for Android-owning fans ofMonument Valleyawaiting more illusionary puzzle landscapes. Come Jun 01, 2025, the sequel will shed its iOS exclusivity at last. “These single screen labyrinths aren’t supposed to break my brain, but rather prove to me just how clever the level designers at ustwo games are,” CJ wrotein his iOS review. “Each twisting, turning puzzle is not a race but a victory lap, a celebration of a complex idea presented in a simple manner....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Richard Willis

FBI joins forces with IGDA in a bid to curb online bullying

Trolls may have to stay under their bridges from now on TheInternational Game Developers Associationis reported to be working alongside the FBI and other online harassment experts in a bid to stamp out harassment. As a result, it seems, of recent events within the industry, the groups are teaming up to outline and detail ways that developers can target harassment and, hopefully, keep it from happening in the first place....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Edwin Patel

Gears of War lead Rod Fergusson has a good take about stories in shooters

Setting realistic expectations Shooters, historically, have had a tough time telling good and coherent stories. It’s a video game genre in which, no matter what goes into the narrative, the audience expects to continually kill something. That sort of action might make for an entertaining story, but rarely a truly good one. Going intoGears of War 4, studio head and longtimeGearsproducer Rod Fergusson readily acknowledges that this game probably won’t win any awards for narrative excellence....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Allison Hill

Go raiding at the Rashomon in Fate/Grand Order’s new event

Rootin’ Tootin’ Shuten-Douji Events are the lifeblood of mobile gacha games, since they provide a steady stream of opportunities for players to keep engaged with the game, increasing the chances they may opt to spend some money at some point. That said, for newbies, and folks committed to playinggratis, they’re also a good opportunity to gather up useful freebies. That’s especially the case forFate/Grand Order, which is notoriously stingy outside its event cycle....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Fred Molina

How to get blood and water fast in Dune Awakening

Water is pretty scarce inDune Awakening, but there are some useful methods to try and manage the thirst on your adventures. Managing your thirst and hydration is crucial unless you want to die a painful death and lose in-game progression. One of the easiest ways to secure water fast is by acquiring blood, which is, yeah, ugh. However, there are other methods available to sustainably produce water on your own....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Alison Rasmussen

How to get the Lava Chicken music disc in Minecraft

TheMinecraftMovie has quite a lot of iconic moments, but by far one of the most memorable ones is Jack Black’s ridiculously catchy “Steve’s Lava Chicken” song. If you’ve ever wanted to have this tune playing in your home, now you can, thanks to the Lava Chicken music disc. Music discs are some of the toughest items to acquire inMinecraftsince each one has its own special unlocking process. This is one of the trickier ones to get, but it’s much easier once you know what’s required, so here’show to get the Lava Chicken music disc inMinecraft....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Richard White

How to get the Nightmare resource in Hades 2 – Oath of the Unseen unlock guide

You’ve made it far enough to finallyunlock weapon Aspects. Congrats! But it doesn’t stop there. You’re tasked with finding a new resource to upgrade your weapons further. To get it, you’ll need to unlock the Oath of the Unseen feature and earn the Nightmare resource inHades 2. Nightmare isa rare resourceinHades 2, one that won’t be earnable until you finish at least one run against Chronos. Beating the Titan of Time rewards you with the Oath of the Unseen artifact, allowing you to earn Nightmare for Aspect upgrades....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Luis Martinez

How to unlock the Ladra SMG in BO6 and Warzone season 3

Season three ofBlack Ops 6andWarzoneis set to add six weapons to the game, beginning with several Verdansk throwbacks to kick things off, like the CR-56 AMAX and Kilo 141. The fifth new weapon in season three ofBO6andWarzoneis a submachine gun called theLadra. It’s eerily reminiscent of the MPL SMG fromBlack Ops 1way back in 2010, so it could also be considered a throwback. The Ladra is a full-auto SMG with an “extreme rate of fire, excellent range, and low recoil,” according to Activision....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Karen Reese

How to use Spell Rage in Titan Quest 2

Titan Quest 2‘s Masteries offer plenty of skills that must be cast on your enemies, and the Spell Rage mechanic can be of great help if you know how to use it properly. If you’re using a magic-based build, Spell Rage will help you maximize your damage potential. However, you have to get access to it first. The use of Spell Rage also has to be pretty selective unless you want to waste it....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Seth Gonzalez