Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's Tao Pai Pai Pillar Release Window Leaked

Dragon Ball Z Kakarot’s Tao Pai Pai pillar vehicle finally has a release window. According to leaks from this month’s V-Jump magazine, the vehicle should come out sometime this June. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarotreporter Dragon Ball Hype released early scans of the V-Jump issue onto Twitter, which were picked up by YouTuber Dm Gaming. While the issue doesn’t present anyDragon Ball Z: Kakarotinformation itself, the preview it has of next month’s issue does, and it specifically references Tao Pai Pai’s pillar....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Angela Lamb

EA Motive’s Iron Man Game Can’t Miss Out on This Charming Spider-Man 2 Feature

Summary Recent Marvel games have followed in the footsteps of their film counterparts in delivering epic, cinematic experiences worth preserving long after players finish the game. As such, the inclusion of a photo mode in a game likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is a perfect way to capture the Web-Slinger’s high-flying stunts in action and render them to showcase the hardware capabilities of current-gen platforms. However, there is one addition to the photo mode ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2that is unexpectedly charming and would make for a great inclusion in EA Motive’s upcomingIron Mangame....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Kayla Webster

Elden Ring Max Level Explained

Like FromSoftware’s previous efforts,Elden Ringis a notoriously difficult game that will push players' skills to their limit. However, there are waysElden Ringplayers can make the tougher encounters a bit easier on themselves, like by leveling up.Elden Ringplayers collect runes from killing enemies that can in turn be spent to improve their stats, which should go a long way in helping them conquer the game’s tougher fights. Elden Ringhas eight stats that players can level up during their time with the game: Vigor, Mind, Endurance, Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, and Arcane....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Thomas Walker

Fallout 4 Has a Cheeky Reference to Dune

Summary TheFalloutseries is rife with pop culture references, from theCheers-themed interiors in Probst bar to theFallout 4Courser uniform that looks like it could be worn by Blade Runner’s Roy Batty. The games usually keep these callbacks subtle, often changing up the look of the items or places and giving them different names. However, one item type inFallout 4is an outright reference to a group of specialists in the science fiction novel and movie franchiseDune....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Howard Fleming

Fan Artist Adds Cutiefly Pokemon to Existing Painting With Impressive Results

Summary A very talentedPokemonfan online has added Cutiflies to an existing painting, which has produced some impressive results. Cutiefly was first introduced in Generation 7 of thePokemonseries, and the adorable design has since become a favorite of many fans. Ever sincePokemonwas first introduced to the world back in 1996, it has had one of the most creative and dedicated fan bases around. There’s always a ton of amazingPokemonfan art out there, and nowadays it really takes something extraordinary to be noticed by the community....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Robert Williamson

Future Rust Updates Could Introduce Ray Tracing, Backpacks, And More

While it’s not certain yet,Rustmay get some new features implemented in a future update, including a backpack, mannequin, and possibly ray tracing. Even though Facepunch Studios' open-world title is pretty brutal, it is asurvival game with a lot of replay value. Newcomers especially have a tough time just making it through the first few nights, and that’s before they even encounter the somewhat trigger-happy player base. In fact, it’s probably this unforgiving nature of the game that appeals to some people....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Nicole Romero

Hogwarts Legacy Walkthrough: Stop Ranrok

This chapter ofHogwarts Legacyhas players finally taking on Rookwood and his former ally and more dangerous antagonist, Ranrok. That means heading to Hogsmeade to speak to a man about a wand. As this chapter ofHogwarts Legacybegins, players head into Hogsmeade to speak to Ollivander about making a wand from the relics. Finally, a use for the mystery relics from the trial. Ollivander is happy to help and soon emerges from the back room with a box containing the special wand, which he says will likely only be useful for “a unique purpose” and nothing else....

June 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1432 words · Debbie Murphy

How Civ 7 Can Make Eras More Strategically Important

Summary Eras are an important mechanic of theCivilizationgames, andCivilization 7’s approach to them could have a significant impact on the game’s flow. Of course, making a change to a vital area of the game would need to be carefully handled, lest it end up impacting the rest of the package.Civilizationis a series that is not afraid to change, as shown by the myriad differences betweenCivilization 5andCivilization 6. It’s almost certain thatCivilization 7will include some major changes as well, and some of those innovations could involve the game’s handling of eras....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Peter Powers

How Leviathan Completes Clive’s Arsenal in Final Fantasy 16: Rising Tide

The following contains spoilers forFinal Fantasy 16and The Rising Tide DLC. Final Fantasy 16’s Clive Rosfield is a jack of all trades, with a nearly overwhelming amount of unique abilities up his sleeve to conquer his foes. As players progress through the base game, Clive absorbs the powers of various Eikons until he eventually becomes a powerhouse capable of rising to the expectations of almost any situation. These abilities cover a wide range of elements —including fire, air, and lightning — and while there are no elemental affinities, each set of Eikonic abilities serves its own purpose, whether it be dealing direct damage or staggering enemies....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Matthew Young

How to Get Diamonds in Stardew Valley

Gems and crystals bring a touch of sparkle and allure to the everyday life of a virtual farmer inStardew Valley. Among the various gemstones found in the game,Diamondsstand out as exceptionally rare and valuable treasures. They make a fantastic gift for the villagers since every NPC either likes or loves Diamonds, and they are also essential components in several crafting recipes. Diamonds inStardew Valleyhave a base sell price of 750 gold but can be sold for as high as 974 gold with theGemologist Profession....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Morgan Andrews

How to Use the Cut Pistol in DOOM Eternal on PC

Doom Eternalfelt like it was missing something from the beginning. Where was the pistol? Thepistol was cut fromDOOM Eternalbefore release, and a lot of players missed having one available to them. But it looks like the data for the pistol ended up in the final cut of the game, so PC players can actually get it and use it. The Pistol SeveralDOOMgames have had pistols; even the lastDOOM, released in 2016 had one....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Jamie Mckinney

Insomniac Will Likely Do One Thing To Make Its X-Men Stand Out

Summary Of all the big reveals that came from Insomniac Games’ massive 2023 leak, the studio’sX-Mengame was arguably the most exciting surprise. While Venom’s spin-off is promising thanks to its planned usage of Carnage, Tony Todd’s performance, and the presence of other Spider-Heroes, and it is nice to know thatRatchet and Clankwill eventually continue,Marvel’s Mutant race is filled with popular characters. Who Insomniac Games chooses for its X-Men team is anyone’s guess, but they will all likely have some kind of twist on their design no matter what....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Sonya Ross MD

Lightyear Banned In Multiple Middle East Countries Over Same-Sex Kiss

Once again Disney has found itself clashing with Gulf censorship, this time over the upcoming release ofLightyear. The latestPixarfilm has been banned in multiple Middle Eastern countries over the inclusion of a same-sex kiss scene. On June 13, the United Arab Emirates' Media Regulatory Office announced thatPixar’sLightyearwas not licenced for public screening. According to the Media Regulatory Office, the decision was made due toLightyear’s “violation of the country’s media content standards....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jared Hopkins