Big New Epic Games Store Games All Support Achievements

Three of the hottest recent and upcoming releases on Epic Games Store feature support for the platform’s achievements feature, allowing players to unlock gameplay achievements to display on their profile. Achievements are a relatively recent addition to theEpic Games Storeand not every game has the feature yet, so having unlockable achievements be available for high-profile releases indicates that the feature may appear for more games on the platform moving forward....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Matthew Fowler

Destiny 2: Albedo Wing God Rolls (& How to Get Them)

The Albedo Wing was introduced in the 2023 Dawning event inDestiny 2,and it offers a new way to use glaives when fighting both alien combatants and Guardians in the Crucible. It may not have the same Stasis flavoring as other Dawning weapons, but it’s got one special perk up its sleeve that makes it surprisingly effective from a distance. Glaives aren’t particularly popular inDestiny 2,but there’sno denying how strong they canbe in the right situations....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Misty Robinson

Fortnite: How To Unlock Midseason Drops

The Midseason Drops are now available inFortnite, so players can, at last, start working towards unlocking them. WhenChapter 4 Season 1started and the Battle Pass was first made available,Fortnitefans got to explore all the unlockable tabs that they would gain access to throughout the season. RELATED:Fortnite: How to Get the Guardian Shield One of these tabs was the Midseason Drops tab, and it contained alternative styles for five different Battle Pass skins....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Eric Ware

Helldivers 2 Could Kill Two Birds With One Stone With A New Feature

Summary Helldivers 2’s approach to microtransactions is quite generous and has been well-received by the game’s community so far. Consequently, if there are any complaints among theHelldivers 2community about the game’s microtransactions, it’s that the selection of premium items available is rather limited. This is a symptom of a bigger problem inHelldivers 2, the overall variety of weapons, armor, and other gear seemingly isn’t enough to keep players committed to the game for the long run....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Raymond Oliver

How to Beat Golden Hippopotamus in Shadow of the Erdtree

Quick Links Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreehas players traversing the Land of Shadow and seeking out Miquella the Kind, an Empyrean frequently mentioned but rarely seen in the base game. This journey will take you from the Gravesite Plains to the Shadow Keep, facing all kinds of new foes and learning the history of this lost land. One foe standing in your way to victory inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis the Golden Hippopotamus, guardian of the Shadow Keep’s main entrance and deceptively fast for its size....

May 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1274 words · Kristen Day

How Wakerunners Looks to Build a Community Around a Competitive Player Base

Competitive multiplayer games live or die by their player base, and it can be tough for a new game like MINTROCKET’sWakerunnersto break into a genre with so many well-established franchises. However,Wakerunnersaims to bring something new to the table for fans of fast-paced multiplayer titles that reward team cooperation and individual player skill with its emphasis on physics-based movement. Developer MINTROCKET hopes to foster a community of dedicated fans around the type of active gameplayWakerunnersoffers, and this community development is baked into its game design philosophy....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Matthew Lewis

More Battle Royales Should Take The Hunger Games Model

The battle royale genre is all the rage, with almost every big studio wanting to cash in on the craze.Most video game players have heard aboutFortnite, Apex Legends, orCall of Duty: Warzone, which have all been extremely successful but barely scratch the surface of the genre. Some studios have added battle royale modes to popular titles in other genres, like Nuclear Winter inFallout 76and Red Death inCivilization 6, while more companies have tried to enter the genre with full-fledged battle royale games....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Amy Collins

Naruto: The Creation Of The Rasengan, Explained

The Rasengan is an iconic jutsuthat exists in theNarutoworld. It is one of the signature techniques of Naruto Uzumaki that he has continued using over the years and does so even today inBoruto. The Rasengan holds a lot of meaning, being the legacy of one ofthe most legendary ninjas to ever live, Minato Namikaze. RELATED:Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha After The Boruto Timeskip, Explained Although it is far from the strongest jutsu in the world ofNaruto, it is a technique that is considered to be one of the most used ones in the story....

May 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · Kelli Johnson

Nvidia Patents New High-Tech Cheat Detection Systems

Summary The technology giantNvidiahas recently patented a new system that may be deployed to detect cheaters using superhuman mouse movements in PC games. A few months ago, the company devised a technology thatenables AI NPCs to understand and engage with playersin real-time, and this is the latest attempt of the graphics card manufacturer to also provide useful software to the gaming industry. Many companies are trying to tackle online cheaters and bots right now, such as Ubisoft and Bungie....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Nicole Curtis

Obi-Wan Kenobi Fan Points Out Interesting Detail About Vader's Mask in Episode 6

The final episode ofObi-Wan Kenobiis out now, with many fans reacting positively to it online. Much of this comes down to the performances of Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi andHayden Christensen as Darth Vader. WARNING: SOME SPOILERS AHEAD FOR OBI-WAN KENOBI EPISODE 6 AHEADThe fight between Kenobi and Vader is already being hailed by some fans as one of the best duels in live-actionStar Wars, but of course, it’s not the only epic duel Vader has ever been in....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Molly Cox

One Piece Manga Set For A Month-Long Hiatus To Prepare For Final Arc

Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecerecently marked the end of the biggest fight in the story post-time skip as Monkey D. Luffy finished off Kaido with a mighty punch and liberated Wano Country in the process. With that, it was inevitable that the arc would be drawing to a close soon and theStraw Hat Pirates would then go on to leave Wanoto continue their journey towards reaching the Final Island, Laugh Tale.Surprisingly,One Piece’sauthor, Eiichiro Oda put out a massive announcement yesterday that gave the fans an idea of where the story is headed and what to expect next....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Robert Sweeney

Persona 5 Royal: Holy Grail Boss Guide

Duringthe boss fight against Masayoshi Shido, Shido claims that he was “chosen by God” to lead the people of Japan. As it turns out, he was right, but then the god who chose him is evil. Thus, in the grand JRPG tradition, the final boss ofPersona 5 Royalis the divine being known as the Holy Grail. To reach the Holy Grail, players ofPersona 5 Royalmust reach the very heart of Mementos....

May 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1239 words · Jeremy Torres

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Breed Charizard

If players have caught themselves a Charizard following the recent 7-star Tera raid inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, they may be wondering what to do to get themselves a few Pokemon eggs to give to their friends to train one themselves from the start or to hunt for shiny Charizard. No matter the reason, here is how players can breed themselves a Charizard. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Can You Breed Paradox Pokemon?...

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Jacob Woodward