Minecraft: How To Get String (& What It's Best Used For)

Minecraftis full of resources that might seem trivial at first for players. In fact, some of the game’s items could be considered merely junk, as they serve very niche or limited purposes. String can appear somewhat useless to a beginner player, but it’s actually one of the best basic resources in the game that grants them access to a bunch of interesting crafting recipes. RELATED:Minecraft: Updates The Caves Still Need However, to start crafting, players will need to gather the needed resources....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Patrick Hoffman

Monster Hunter Stories 2 Vs. Monster Hunter Rise: Which Game Is Better?

Monster Hunterfans had a great 2021 on theSwitch. They not only got a new mainline entry viaMonster Hunter Rise, but they also got a sequel to the spinoff series withMonster Hunter Stories 2. Both games received fairly high praise from reviewers. RELATED:Pro Tips For Monster Hunter Stories 2 Technically,Monster Hunter Riseis better thanMonster Hunter Stories 2based solely on numbers. Is that true though? WasMonster Hunter Risethe superior Monster Hunter experience in 2021?...

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Scott Washington

More Developers Should Learn From Capcom's Resident Evil Ports

It has been a very eventful year for Capcom, especially for itsResident Evilfranchise. During the Sony State of Play event in June, plenty of upcomingResident Evilprojects were revealed. Notably,Resident Evil Villagewill be receiving a VR port for PS VR2, and it is scheduled to launch after the headset is released. This is not the only content the game will be receiving, as gamers can also look forward toResident Evil VillageDLCwhich will arrive in October....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · William Adams

Most Well-Hidden Secrets In RPGs

Summary Role-playing games are a blast to play, and the popularity of this genre can be seen in the fact that most mainstream games feature RPG-lite elements to let players enjoy a palpable sense of progression. However,there’s always a market for hardcore role-playing gamesthat players love. These titles feature numerous stats that fans must keep track of to ensure that they don’t end up stuck with a poor build that is unoptimized to tackle late-game challenges....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Brenda Thompson

MultiVersus Update Launches Open Beta, Reveals First Rotation of Free Characters

MultiVersusis a free-to-play crossover fighting game developed by Player First Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment featuring various characters from the Warner Bros. Discovery catalog, including those from Warner Bros., DC Comics, HBO, Turner Entertainment, and Cartoon Network.MultiVersusis a platform fighter game in which players battle on different stages and attempt to knock their opponents outside the boundaries of the arena, similar to Nintendo’sSuper Smash Brothersfranchise. Characters inMultiVersusare divided into five different categories: assassin, bruiser, mage, support, and tank, which will all be familiar character tropes for players that have played fighters, battle royales, or even role-playing games in the past....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Cynthia Burns

Nintendo Fan Shows Off Impressive GameCube Collection

Summary A devoted fan of the NintendoGameCubehas amassed an impressive collection of the console’s many variants. Despite owning an already enviable assortment, the fan claims they would still love to increase the size of their collection. Released in Nintendo’s home market of Japan and in North America all the way back in late 2001, theGameCubewas the first Nintendo console to use optical discs instead of the ROM cartridges the company previously utilized....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Jeffrey Carlson

Nvidia and AMD GPUs Less Than 50% Above MSRP As Prices Continue to Drop

As miserable as it has been over the past year or so in terms of getting hold of anNvidiaor AMD product, especially a new release, there does seem to be some hope on the horizon. Withgraphics cards beginning to come down in price, particularly in parts of Europe, such as Germany, there is the possibility that this trend will continue and that gamers and PC enthusiasts will be able to purchase at MSRP once more....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Bethany Johnston

Pokemon Fan Designs Incredible $300 Shiny Magikarp Game Boy Advance SP

Summary APokemonfan is currently selling a custom-made goldenGame Boy AdvanceSP system that is based on a Shiny Magikarp. Not only that, this custom-madeGame Boy Advancehandheld console has a gold chrome shell, and is currently available for sale for $300. The custom gold plating, artwork, and upgrade from a normal Game Boy Advance SP might make it worth the purchase. The original Game Boy Advance launched in 2001 as part of the sixth generation of gaming, and is the successor to Nintendo’s Game Boy....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Judith Brown

Pokemon GO: Promo Codes for Free Stuff (March 2021)

Over the years there has been a multitude of promo codes inPokemon GOthat players can use to get special items. These items range from helpful battle items to exclusive cosmetics that players can use on their player avatar in-game. As time passes, different promo codes become active and inactive, meaning thatPokemon GOplayers can’t just use any code at any time they want. Codes that may have been available back in January may not be usable in March or other months....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Joshua Riley

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Glitch Turns Miraidon Silver

Similar to a previously-documented glitch that turns one ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s new legendary Pokemon gold, one player has shared the moment that their Miraidon became silver while they were exploring the Paldea region together.Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the latest core-series games in the franchise, have been notorious for the endless bugs found in them by players, not to mention the performance issues which have also been impacting the experiences of many fans....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Thomas Hester

Portal Writer Wants Valve to Make Portal 3

Of the numerous successful franchises that Valve has produced over the last several decades,Portalis one that many in the gaming community hold in extremely high regard. With inventive puzzle-solving mechanics, an intense, foreboding atmosphere, and various memorable characters, thePortalseries remains special for a number of players. Though, the lack of a new franchise installment has recently caused one of the original writers to speak up. As a studio, Valve has had a long, storied history since its inception back in 1996....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Edwin Anderson

Reports Suggest Tencent Wants to Buy Dungeons and Dragons from Hasbro

UPDATE 18-06-2025: A Wizard spokesperson released this statement to Game Rant “We regularly talk to Tencent and enjoy multiple partnerships with them across a number of our IPs. We don’t make a habit of commenting on internet rumors, but to be clear: we are not looking to sell our D&D IP. We will keep talking to partners about how we bring the best digital experiences to our fans. We won’t comment any further on speculation or rumors about potential M&A or licensing deals....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Jennifer Bush

Shadow and Bone: Where Else To Watch The Cast

On May 20, 2025, Netflix dropped new original seriesShadow and Bone. Based on the popular book series by Leigh Bardugo, the show had been eagerly anticipated by fanssince it was announced. In only the first week of its release,Shadow and Boneis shaping up to be another massively popular fantasy series for Netflix. TheShadow and Boneseries combines two of Bardugo’s books;Shadow and BoneandSix of Crows. The series is set ina fantasy kingdom called Ravka, divided by a strip of darkness called the Shadow Fold....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Ms. Jennifer Hamilton