Stardew Valley Iridium Scythe Was Suggested by a Fan 3 Years Ago

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer has discovered that an item currently available in the base game was suggested by another fan years ago. The discovery is just one indication of how ConcernedApe listens to fans and often implements ideas that are suggested forStardew Valley’s future updates. TheStardew Valleyfanbase often has next to nothing but praise for the title, but that doesn’t mean that fans haven’t come up with their own ideas for the title....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Susan Hayden

Starfield's Ship Customization Doesn't Have to Be Rocket Science to Be Good

Starfieldis right around the corner, and Bethesda’s made some big promises for its upcoming sci-fi action RPG, with anotherStarfieldshowcase coming on June 11. The game does a lot to stand out from other Bethesda shooters likeFallout 4, and most of that has to do with its focus on space exploration. Since a captain’s not much without a ship, the player spacecraft will play a pivotal role in the new game....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Mario Oneill

Steam Deck Users Discover New Hardware Revisions

Valve appears to be working on some stealthy changes for theSteam Deck’s internal hardware layout and cooling systems, according to some users. Without any fanfare whatsoever, Valve seems to have started changing the internals of its handheld gaming PC, but eagle-eyed users have already realized that something may be up on that front. While Valve did explain thatthere’s no Steam Deck 2 on the horizonat this time, this decision doesn’t seem to include a number of relatively stealthy changes that are already being deployed for new owners of the device....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Michael Watson

The Best Elden Ring Builds to One-Shot Bosses

Summary It’s no secret thatElden Ringis a difficult game, but players can eventually reach the point of being able to one-shot the game’s major bosses. This may sound like a trivial way to experienceElden Ring, but most of these one-shot builds require a significant amount of skill and preparation to successfully pull off. One-hit builds are the pinnacle ofbuilds inElden Ring, and they require a time-sensitive setup combining buffs in a specific order so that they stack properly and last long enough to put them to use....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Jane Payne

The Best Star Wars Funko Pop! In 2023

Funko has been putting their distinctive spin onStar Warscharacters for over a decade. That continued in 2023, with new releases celebrating the franchise’s heroes and villains from classic movies and the latest Disney Plus shows. POP! Trains Darth Vader On Tie Fighter Holographic Luke Skywalker Glow In The Dark POP! In 2023,Star Warsfans celebrated the anniversary of the final film of the originalStar Warstrilogy,Episode VI — Return of the Jedi. It’s been 40 years since its famous climax saw the Rebel Alliance triumph over the Empire, and Funko couldn’t resist joining in....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Tammy Mckinney

The Epic Games Store Free Game For August 24 Is A Double Dip

While many favorite hobbies and past times can be equally time-consuming and expensive, gaming has managed to solidify itself as one of the most difficult ones to keep track of as the years go by. For many players who find their wallets under constant attack during sales such as theSteam Summer Sales, finding free games to try out is like finding a diamond in the rough of expenses. TheEpic Games Storeis a boon for such gamers as every week in all of this, as the online storefront offers one or two free titles players can pick up for the cost of just having an account on Epic Games' service....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Carolyn Vazquez

The First Descendant: Finding The Right Gaming Laptop For You

The First Descendantis an upcoming free-to-play third-person looter-shooter that complements a series of PvE co-op shooters (including Helldivers 2) which have seen a surge in popularity lately thanks to increasing player interest coupled with polished, yet dynamic content. The First Descendant is due to release on the 2nd of July, later this week, and offers plenty to talk about for users if early reviews are any indicator. It also comes with Unreal Engine 5 backing its impressive visuals, which means some users will have to get new hardware (including an SSD) to get the most out of the title, which is expected to scale well with hardware upgrades with a particular focus on the GPU....

August 1, 2025 · 10 min · 2013 words · Rhonda Vincent

The Getty Museum Releases Animal Crossing Art Generator

Nintendo’sAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshas been lauded for the creative freedom it offers through new additions like DIY crafting and outdoor decorating, as well as expansions to ideas like creating and sharing patterns. There has been a whole cottage industry of players who arerecreating designs based on animeor other video games, and now the Getty Museum is getting in on the fun. The world-famous Getty Museum, housed in Los Angeles, California, has made it possible forAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers to turn anything in the museum’s open-access collection into a QR code that can be downloaded through the Nintendo Switch Online app....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Derek Taylor

The Last of Us PC Port Gets Its First Update

The first minor update has been pushed for the PC port ofThe Last of Us Part 1.The award-winning game generated a lot of excitement when a PC port was announced at The Game Awards in December 2022, originally slating it for a July 18, 2025 release.The Last of UsPC port was later pushed backto March 28 of the same year, and while it suffered no further delays, its launch has been plagued by a range of issues....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Michael Thompson

The Xbox TV App is Probably the Last Nail in Stadia's Coffin

Microsoft’s been teasing an expansion ofXboxbeyond just a console for years now. Even more recently, after efforts like Xbox’s Play Anywhere Initiative and Project xCloud expanding the ways to play Xbox games, now Microsoft seems to be inferring a jump to game streaming on TVs. Ironically enough, where the focus on the Xbox One initially was to become a multimedia machine, Xbox in 2020 has become the complete inverse of 2013 Xbox....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Richard Miles

This Awesome Witcher 3 Statue Features Japanese Theme Monster Hunter Ciri

Years after launch, andThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntis still making headlines thanks to its memorable characters and the incredible work that CD Projekt Red put into development. It’s likely that the game will be garnering even more attention now theNetflix’sThe Witcherseries, based on the same books series as the games, is currently out and streaming on the platform. The news of the day, however, involves Ciri, Geralt’s surrogate daughter, in an all new 12-inch figurine that depicts the young Witcher as a Japanese Monster Slayer....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Kathryn Cooper

Undertale Sequel Deltarune Will Get Development Update This Week

Developer Toby Fox became a household name in the video game industry after the release of Undertale in 2015, withSans becoming a Mii Costume inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateand Fox developing music forPokemon SwordandShieldafterward. The first chapter inUndertale’s follow-upDeltarunereleased late 2018, and it seems fans who are waiting for more will be getting an update soon. The September 10 issue of the Japanese video game magazineFamitsu will be celebratingUndertale’s fifth anniversary, and part of that coverage will apparently include an update and screenshots forDeltaruneChapter 2, according to a post by Famitsu today translated by sites like DualShockers....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Joseph Ortega

Vince McMahon Has Officially Retired from WWE

In the 1980s, Vince McMahon ledWWE(then known as the WWF) and professional wrestling to new heights, breaking into the mainstream with events like WrestleMania and mega stars like Hulk Hogan. McMahon would continue to leadWWEfor decades to come, through the lows of the mid-90s to the second boom period with the Attitude Era and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Now, at 77-years-old, McMahon has officially announced his retirement from WWE. The announcement comes amidst an investigation by WWE’s Board of Directors into sexual misconduct allegations....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Sarah Olson