Is Fallout 76's Thorn Armor Worth it?

Fallout 76’s Thorn armor is a unique set that comes with two set bonuses over its standard Scout Armor variant. Although the armor may be attractive to players who want another option that isn’t Power Armor, the Thorn armor isn’t quite worth the grind anymore. At one point the Thorn armor was arguably overpowered, but balancing changes inFallout 76have nerfed the armor and severely weakened one of the armor’s full-set bonuses....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Mark Bryant

Mass Effect 1: Should You Give Cerberus Info To Shadow Broker

During a mission called UNC: Hades' Dogs inMass Effect 1, players will have to decide whether or not to sell the Shadow Broker information. This isone of the many choices that players can makein this groundbreaking RPG, and some people might want to make the most optimal decision here. This guide contains everything you need to know about this decision inMass Effect. Related:Action RPGs To Play If You Like The Mass Effect Series...

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Dakota Bush

Metroid Dread Does More Than Pave the Way for Metroid Prime 4

After nearly two decades of anticipation,Metroid Dreadis officially coming and is no longer just a dream of longstandingMetroidfans. The game’s announcement was one of the biggest surprises from Nintendo’s E3 presentation, and now fans of one of Nintendo’s tentpole franchises only have to wait until this October to get their hands on it.Metroid Dread’s reveal was not only a pleasant surprise for generalMetroidfans, but so far it’s served as a source of relief for those that have been patiently awaiting more news onMetroid Prime 4....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Meredith Walton

Monopoly GO: How to Add Friends

Monopoly GOis a mobile version of the popular board game Monopoly. The game features two dice, and the game proceeds as players roll them to move around the board. The number of dice determines how many tiles a player will move. The game combines strategy and luck, much like the original version. SinceMonopoly GOis a multiplayer game, you may enjoy friendly banter with your friends. However, the process of adding friends can be a bit tricky....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Stephanie Contreras

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Reveals More Free DLC Coming in Title Update 3

Capcom has revealed Title Update 3 forMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the latest free update for the action role-playing game. On Wednesday, Capcom held its latest Monster Hunter Digital Event, detailing upcoming plans forMonster Hunter Rise. It was focused entirely on content coming for theSunbreakexpansion, naturally, with no otherMonster Huntergames currently in focus.Monster Hunter Riseplayers should be more than happy with what’s in store, though. Monster Hunter Rise’sSunbreakexpansionofficially launched in June 2022, delivering a massive new story arc and plenty of new monsters to hunt and rewards to earn....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Harold Sanders

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Adding MK1's Scorpion Post-Launch

In its post-launch game mode dubbed Khronicles,Mortal Kombat: Onslaughtwill continuously add new characters with their own stories to the mobile game, and first up on the list isMortal Kombat 1’s version of Scorpion. It’ll be interesting to see how Scorpion’s addition is explained, but there’s a lot between now and then. Mortal Kombat: Onslaughtis launching with four game modes: the PvP-oriented Arena, the self-explanatory Story Mode, the challenging Boss Towers, and the “for fun” Chasm Mode....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Kimberly Guzman

Most Powerful Video Game Teachers

Aside from video game characters who start as the “chosen one,” many begin their journey as inexperienced individuals who show promise. Whether it’s a stranger, a loved one, or even sometimes an enemy these characters are set on their road to greatness by the training and tutelage of a teacher or mentor. RELATED:Worst Video Game Mentor Characters Eventually, all students are meant to surpass their teachers, but the bar is set absurdly high in certain cases, especially if the teacher in question is a literal god....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1349 words · Walter Brown

Naruto: Jinchuriki, Explained

A concept developed and implemented by the hidden villages of the shinobi world inNaruto, jinchuriki are individuals that have tailed beasts sealed inside them, potentially giving them access to immeasurable amounts of chakra and raw power. The term itself can be literally translated as “power of human sacrifice,” referring to the risks that becoming a jinchuriki has for the host, as well as those living around them. Jinchuriki can either take their tailed beast’s chakra by force or enter a sort of symbiotic relationship with them, through various means....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1331 words · Daniel Adams

Next Resident Evil Village Demo Will Be Available for Very Limited Time, Early Access for PlayStation

Capcom held yet another digitalResident Evil Villageshowcase this week to show off more of the game’s narrative, combat, and to speak on the 25th anniversary of the survival-horror series. After revealing a cinematic and action-packed narrative trailer forResident Evil Village, Capcom revealed that the title is getting a second demo very soon. Tsuyoshi Kanda, producer onResident Evil Villagetook the stand to explain that while the game may look different than past entries, the title will still feature the combat,puzzle-solving, horror elements, and resource management system that fans have grown accustomed to over the years since the series' inception....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Shannon Shaw

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

Familiars play an important role inNi no Kuni: Cross Worlds, and there are a couple of ways that players can obtain them. One of those ways is to tame them, though some fans may be unclear about exactly how that is done. Fortunately, it is quite easy to tame Familiars inNi no Kuni: Cross Worlds,and this guide is here to walk players through the process. Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds - How to Take Familiars Get Biscuits The first step toward catchingFamiliars inNi no Kuniis to buy some Biscuits through the Basic Shop....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Dalton Carroll

Nightingale: Best Tools To Craft First

The unforgiving realms ofNightingaleare not easy for new Realmwalkers, whether they choose to settle in a desert, a swamp, or a forest. There are many factors to take into account if one wants to have the best base, and they all differ according tothe major realm cardsthe player chooses before opening a portal. Having the right tools and equipment will make it easier when trying to build a shack in a world that is both oddly familiar and yet so alien....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Alison Skinner

Nintendo Switch Gets New Co-Op Game With 'Very Positive' Reviews

Summary TheNintendo SwitcheShop recently added the co-op gameRiver Tails: Stronger Together, a 3D platformer that previously released on Steam and earned “Very Positive” reviews on the platform. TheNintendo Switchis home to all kinds of local co-op games, ranging from small indie games to bigger budget titles, including some from Nintendo itself. In fact, some of theNintendo Switch’s best games support local co-op and multiplayer. For instance, 2023’sSuper Mario Bros. Wonderfeatured extensive co-op support, giving players the opportunity to play through the entire side-scrolling adventure with friends, and it was one of last year’s highest-rated games....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Amy Mccoy

One Piece: Luffy's Final Bounty, Explained

Summary Bounties are an incredibly important part ofOne Pieceand, from the very beginning of the story, this concept has had the fans excited, simply because it goes to show the level of importance a particular character has to the plot and, at the same time, tracks their progress over the years as well. When it comes to Luffy’s bounty, fans have been fascinated by his incredible growth over the years and, currently, he is among the Four Emperors of the Sea with a massive bounty on his head....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1289 words · William Ford