Why The Elder Scrolls 6 is Likely to Be Simpler Than Skyrim

The massively anticipatedThe Elder Scrolls 6is set to be one of the most high-profile releases in gaming history, given the ever-growing popularity of the franchise and the huge gulf of time since the last mainline franchise entry. Being built for a new generation of much more capable hardware and having to exceed the expectations set by its popular predecessor, it is likely that the upcoming title will have an ambitious level of scale and depth....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Joseph Martin

World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery is Now Live

Summary World of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery is officially live. Players can hop into these newWorld of Warcraftrealms and begin a very different journey throughClassic–provided they don’t run into queue times and server disconnects. TheSeason of Discovery is a new take on theWorld of Warcraft Classicformula. Rather than simply a remake of vanillaWoW, the Season of Discovery introduces new quests and content, as well as the Rune engraving system, allowing players to customize their kit and unlock class roles and abilities unavailable even in retailWorld of Warcraft....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Aaron Daniels

WoW SoD: All Phase 4 Shaman Runes

Quick Links Each new phase forWorld of Warcraft Classic:Season of Discoverybringsnew Runes for every class, including a variety of new Shaman Runes forSoD Phase 4. In addition to new P4 Shaman Runes for the Cloak slot, there are a variety of Shaman Ring Runes to choose from which grant a variety of skill bonuses, intended to level the playing field at max level. Though there are lots of new Shaman Runes that complement those introduced inPhase 1 and Phase 2, andin Phase 3, some of these older Runes may have been removed and replaced, or changed entirely....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · David Cox

Xbox Free Games with Gold for October 2021 Explained

The two Xbox One games coming to the service areAaeroandHover,while the two Xbox 360 games areCastlevania: Harmony of DespairandResident Evil: Code Veronica X.Obviously, the latter two horror-themed games are good picks for October, butAeroandHoveroffer more futuristic and less scary gameplay for anyone not in the Halloween mood. There’s also still time to claim theGames with Gold from Septemberbefore they leave the service. RELATED:All of the Free Games You Can Download Right Now: EGS, PS Plus, Games with Gold...

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Kevin Miller

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: How to Use Ziplines (& Unlock The Hero Juniper)

The massive world ofXenoblade Chronicles 3opens up for players early on in the game’s adventure. It does a good job of allowing and encouraging players to traverse and explore its huge maps without any unnecessary handholding. It’s a world that wants to be explored as it continually opens up throughout the game’s story. RELATED:Xenoblade Chronicles 3: How To Unlock The Hero Gray During the party’s travels, however, some areas can’t be accessed too early inXenoblade Chronicles 3....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Erin Hawkins

10 Classic FPS Tropes That Aren't Around Anymore

First-person shooters have been around for close to thirty years at this point. FromWolfenstein 3Din 1992 toResident Evil 8: The Villagein 2021, the genre has undergone massive evolution over the decades. Many genre-specific tropes that were once considered essential have now either totally subsided or have become far less ubiquitous. RELATED:10 Funniest Resident Evil Tropes And Cliches While it is possible that some of these tropes still exist, their appearances aren’t quite as numerous....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Michael French

Alien: Isolation Mini-Documentary Details Its Development

Creative Assembly, the team behind the 2014 hit,Alien: Isolation,has discussed the development of the game and the pressure with working with the franchise, and commented on the response from fans wantinga sequel to the popular horror gamein a mini-documentary with NoClip. While nothing new was hinted at regarding anAlien: Isolationsequel being in the works, the developer did comment on the discourse from fans who want a sequel, stating that the developers on the team do see the Reddit threads and comments on Twitter and are proud of the legacy the original game has had....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Sherri Proctor

Anthony Mackie Reacts To Jonathan Majors Assault Allegations

In the aftermath of accusations againstAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniastar Jonathan Majors,Captain America 4star Anthony Mackie weighed in on the conversation. This statement is the first time anyone affiliated with Marvel has given an opinion on the case. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamaniasees the series protagonists and their allies transported to the quantum realm, where they battle against the formidable Kang the Conqueror.Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniadirector admitted to fans thatKang was a bigger threat than Thanos, who handily defeated the Avengers and snapped away half the life in the universe after being built up over three MCU phases....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Mary Cortez

Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Black Flag, and Rogue May Be More Connected Than You Think

TheAssassin’s Creedseries is one of Ubisoft’s longest-running, withAssassin’s Creed Valhallaset to join the lineup later this fall. Because of the sheer length, there are titles that are closely related like theEzio trilogyor the North American trilogy, while others cannot be more different (Assassin’s Creed 3andAssassin’s Creed Odyssey, for example). It’s been clear, though, that Valhalla could be connected to two older games since before it was officiallyValhalla. Those two games areAssassin’s Creed 4: Black FlagandAssassin’s Creed Rogue....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · Mr. John Shah

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Sorcerer Class Build

Quick Links The Sorcerer is one of the most volatile Classes in all ofBaldur’s Gate 3thanks to their wild spells and ability to use Metamagic to enhance their spellcasting skills.Sorcerers are at their bestwhen they put all of their effort into maximizing their damage output, which the Draconic Bloodline subclass offers in spades. Unlike Dragonborn, Sorcerers under the Draconic Bloodline don’t get a Breath-type spell based on the color chosen. Instead, Draconic Sorcerers get a spell related to their color – in the case of this best Sorcerer build, players can expect to cast a cone of fire or a puddle of Grease....

July 14, 2025 · 15 min · 3067 words · Stephanie Wilson

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Disable The Sarcophagus Trap (Overgrown Ruins/Dank Crypt)

The first dungeon players are likely to encounter inBaldur’s Gate 3will likely be the Overgrown Ruins. The monsters and enemies inside are dangerous but nothing come close to the trap right inside the front door. If players don’t know what to do, the entire party can wipe out. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: Where To Go First The Sarcophagus trap is one ofBaldur’s Gate 3best and most deadly, easily capable of killing players who aren’t aware of its presence....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Rhonda Flores

Best Abstract Board Games For Beginners

Most newcomers toboard gameswhen asked about them would imaginegames such as classicChess,Monopoly, orScrabble. Occasionally that person may have heard ofCatanorTicket To Ride. Whilst there may be a game out there for everyone, there has been a recent popular rise in demand for more abstract board games. RELATED:Gloomhaven: Beginner Tips For The Strategy Board Game Abstract board gamestypically refer to games with perfect information, meaning that luck and randomness rarely factor in during play....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Mark Sandoval

Best Man-Thing Deck In Marvel Snap

With the debut of Man-Thing, fans ofMarvel Snapwant to know if it’s a worthwhile card in the latest Season. But the answer is complicated. Man-Thingis a 4-Cost, 5-Power card with an Ongoing ability to reduce the Power of all 1, 2, and 3-Cost cards in its location by -2. However, like other Power-decreasing cards, incorporating Man-Thing into a well-rounded deck can be challenging. This guide aims to assistMarvel Snapplayers in constructing an optimal deck for this new Community Spotlight card, enabling them to maximize its abilities....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Amy Martinez