Dragon's Dogma 2: How Riftstones Work (Tips & Tricks)

Quick Links InDragon’s Dogma 2Riftstones are the player’s primary way to interact with The Rift, a space between worlds where Pawns reside. The Pawns' sole guiding force is the Arisen, whom they serve with complete devotion – and Riftstones are where an Arisen can call them to action and hire them to their party. Dragons Dogma 2Riftstones can usually be found in most every settlement, but some are found out in the wilderness, too....

May 10, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Russell Johnson

Dragon's Dogma 2: How to Use Portcrystals (& Best Places To Put Portcrystals)

One thing aboutDragon’s Dogma 2that some players aren’t prepared for is itslack of convenient Fast Travel systems, especially for a modern open-world game. But in addition to taking Oxcarts from one location to another, players can get items that allow them to essentially place custom Fast Travel points out in the world. InDragon’s Dogma 2Portcrystalsare relatively rare items, but once acquired, they let players do exactly this. When used, a Portcrystal serves as a Fast Travel point wherever it was set to – this guide explains exactly how to use Portcrystals, and where some of the best Portcrystal placement locations are inDragon’s Dogma 2....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Kayla White

Hogwarts Legacy's Sequel Ditching One Elaborate Feature Might Be for the Best

Summary It is no secret thatHogwarts Legacywas a massive success at the start of this year. The game finally broughtHarry Potterfans to the Wizarding World and let them live out their magical fantasies within its walls. That led to a fantastic experience for both fans of the franchise as well as a great introduction for newcomers. And even though nothing has been officially announced yet, its success likely means anotherHogwarts Legacylooms on the horizon....

May 10, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Alicia Murray

How Modern Zelda Games Honor Ocarina of Time's Legacy, 25 Years Later

Summary On June 05, 2025,The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timemade its debut on the Nintendo 64. The first game in theZeldaseries to feature 3D graphics,Ocarina of Timesoon captivated fans with its complex time-travel plot, multiple tricky dungeons, and unique incorporation of the titular ocarina’s music into both story and gameplay. Twenty-five years later,Ocarina of Timehas earned its place on many “greatest games of all time” lists and still stands as the highest-rated game on review site Metacritic with an unequaled score of 99....

May 10, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Joseph Leonard

How To Get Madding Hand in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Quick Links Elden Ringhas something for everyone. It offers spells and arrows for long-range combat, spears for mid-range engagements, and swords for close-quarters fighting. But what if you want to get even closer? That’s where the Fist weapon class comes into play. The base game includes awide variety of fist-based weapons, and theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC adds even more. One weapon you should aim to acquire is theMadding Hand. It scales primarily with Faith and comes with a unique skill....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Cassie Green

LEGO Fortnite: How to Get Plastoid

LEGO Fortnite’sStar Warsupdate has added tons of exciting stuff to the game ranging from new items to weapons and a lot more. One of the basic building blocks for theLEGO Star Wars-themed items is Plastoid, and unlike other recently added resources such asDurasteel, it can be a bit tricky to find it. Plastoid is required not only for creating theRebel Workbenchbut for upgrading the Rebel Outpost and crafting various buildings. As a result, players would quickly find themselves in need of this valuable resource, which can only be found in specific areas of the game....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Andrew Sanchez

March 28 is a Big Day for Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Passis often hailed as the best-valued subscription service in gaming, and it’s hard to argue with that. There are constant additions every week, and most of the time, the additions outpace the removals on the service. Not every game added is everyone’s cup of tea, but it adds so many games that someone somewhere is likely setting up tea time. For example,Game Pass' addition ofTerra Invictaisn’t for everyone, but fans of sci-fi and grand strategy games are eating well with it....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Laura Estes

Palworld: How to Get Venom Glands

All sorts of dangers await players in the world ofPalworld. Fall damage can be fatal, the heat or the cold can wreak havoc on health and stamina, and, of course, there are all sorts of Pals out there that can end players' lives in an instant. Then there are also status effects that can be inflicted, causing players to suffer all sorts of maladies. However, with the right ingredients and recipes, there is always the chance to turn the table and make such effects work to your advantage instead....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · David Taylor

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Evolve Slugma into Magcargo

Players can continue to fill their Pokedex in part one ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’sDLC with even more species available in the new explorable region, Kitakami. WhileThe Teal Maskincludes new Pokemon, it also adds many returning ‘Mons. For example, players can get the Generation Two pure Fire-type Pokemon known as Slugma. Slugma is a volcanic slug Pokemon that calls certain regions of Kitakami home. Players must catch it and its evolved form, Magcargo, tocomplete their Kitakami Pokedex....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Charles Nunez

Star Wars: What Is The Jedi Code?

Quick Links WhenStar Warsfirst hit the big screen, no one had any idea how big the Jedi would become. The heroic, monk-like order has been so influential that many people have adopted tenets from the Jedi order into their own lives. Many of these crucial aspects of the life of a Jedi stem directly fromStar Wars’Jedi Code. There arementions of the Jedi Code across the series, especially in the extended materials, but that doesn’t mean that everyone has intimate knowledge of what it involves....

May 10, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Ashley Willis

Unexpected Studio Confirmed to be Assisting Development on New Fable Game

Summary Playground Games, the developer behind theForza Horizonseries, is developing the newFabletitlewith assistance from Eidos Montreal. Third Kind Games had already confirmed they were assisting Playground Games withFable, and fans are eager to see what Eidos Montreal will contribute to the highly-anticipated fantasy title. Eidos Montreal was founded in 2007 and acquired by Square Enix in 2009, where it developed games likeDeus Ex: Human Revolution,Marvel’s Avengers,Marvel’s Guardian of the Galaxy, and thecritically acclaimedShadow of the Tomb Raider....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Robin Santos

What Are Trade Routes In Skull And Bones?

Skull and Bonesis Ubisoft’s open-world pirate RPG where players sail in a beautiful region inspired by the Indian Ocean. They’ll discover outposts, settlements, sea creatures, local ships, and more throughout their journeys across the sea. All of these encounters gohand in hand with valuable loot. Players will also come across Trade and Supply Routes when crossing certain territories. These routes are found in all corners of the world inSkull and Bones, and players may be wondering what they are used for when the notification pops up....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Dr. Jason Everett

Why Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Likely Won't End The Arkhamverse

Summary When Rocksteady’sBatman: Arkham Knightreleased back in 2015, it really felt like the end of an era. A trilogy of some of the best superhero video games of all time, accompanied by some great spinoffs and prequels developed by other studios,theBatman: Arkhamuniversehad a great run on the whole. Though it received criticism at the time for its overabundance of Batmobile gameplay,Batman: Arkham Knightwas a great swansong for the beloved series. But thenSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguereared its head....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Nicole Cobb PhD