The Talos Principle 2: Tips for Beginners

Summary The Talos Principle 2has received a superb reception from fans and critics alike, exemplified by its impressive 87 Metascore, placing it among the most critically acclaimed puzzle games of the 2020s. Croteam’s philosophical puzzle game can be tricky for players to get their heads around, as not only does the game featuremind-bending puzzles, but it also has a story that is sure to give gamers at least one existential crisis throughout its runtime....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1033 words · Darius Garcia

Vinland Saga Thorfinn Facts & Lore

Thorfinn is the main protagonist ofVinland Saga. He is the son of Thors and Helga and brother to Ylva. Due to his father’s efforts, Thorfinn spent most of his time away from violence and war. But fate wouldn’t allow that. In a dramatic turn of events,Thorfinn ended up working for his father’s killer. RELATED:Vinland Saga: Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spinoff Thorfinn tried his best to avenge his father, and it was a journey that he would sorely regret later on....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Jacob Deleon

WandaVision Episode 8 Easter Eggs

The following contains spoilers for episode eight of WandaVision. With just one episode to go beforeWandaVisionreaches its conclusion, the pressure is on to wrap up storylines. With those wrap-ups come a whole lot of Easter eggs for comic book fans and those keeping a close eye on the events so far. In addition to nods to the comic book past of Agatha Harkness, Wanda Maximoff, and the Vision, “Previously On,” also gives the audience a new point of view....

July 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1589 words · Melissa Ruiz

Warframe: A Complete Guide To Isolation Vault Runs

Cambion Drift,Warframe’slatest open world, takes the standard formula of open worlds and twists it slightly with the inclusion of the Infested alongside new bounties. One of these new bounties involves looting Isolation Vaults. These are the closest thing the Cambion Drift has to Eidolon Hunts or Orb fights, and while it isn’t nearly as intense, they offer a lot of rewards. RELATED:10 Games To Play If You Like Warframe Rare materials, Necramech parts, and reliable resource drops are just a few things players can expect from the new bounty type....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1372 words · Kimberly Jones

Wuthering Waves: All Tales of the Past and Present Side Quest

Quick Links Amongst the thrilling exploration and amazing graphics,Wuthering Wavestakes players on an unforgettable adventure with its side quests. It is through these side quests that Rovers get the chance to learn more about the world of Solaris - 3 and the various oddities hidden within it. Some side quests areparticularly lengthy and can drag across regions. This can be seen in the Tales of the Past and Present side quest series ofWuthering Waves....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Marissa Walker

10 Best Shared World Games, Ranked (According To Metacritic)

Open-world gamesare insanely fun. They explore the player’s creativity more than linear-level games and also immerse players in a living breathing world to play in. The only thing that would make a singleplayer open-world experience better is if this world can be shared with others. This creates a fun hub where players can get lost together in everything the world has to offer. RELATED:10 Open World RPGs More Breathtaking Than Skyrim Heists inGTA Onlineare definitely more fun with friends than doing them solo in the singleplayer campaign, slaying dragons is more fulfilling with a party inElder Scrolls Onlinethan sieging them solo inSkyrim,and taking down enemy hordes is simply just more fun with a team dynamic than a lone wolf run....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Christopher Martin

A Small Joke From BL3 Should Become a Proper Borderlands 4 Feature

One joke quest fromBorderlands 3could be an inspiration for a broader game mechanic inBorderlands 4if the studio seizes the opportunity. The games have been steadily evolving with each new release as each game keeps creating new protagonists and abilities. Since the games keep advancing in such a way, it may be time for players to gain yet another new ability. It may not be combat related, unlike most of the game, but it could be worthwhile....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Maria Garcia

Anthem Next Loot and Weapon Changes Detailed

Development is ongoing for BioWare’sAnthem"2.0" experience, a reworking ofAnthem’s core systems in response to frustrations and heavy criticism after the game' launch. BioWare has largely remained quiet about its ongoing efforts forAnthem Next, likely to avoid invoking further controversy. But as time’s gone on andAnthem’s become less of a topic of conversation, BioWare has restarted communications. Today, BioWare dropped a lengthy blog post detailing changes toAnthem’s loot. “Satisfying Loot Experience” is how BioWare describes it’s new loot philosophy, stating that, “a good player experience depends on the loot system being extensible and robust....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Chad Warner

Apex Legends' Bocek Bow Should Remain A Care Package Weapon

Of the many weapons introduced inApex Legends' 3-year lifespan, none is stranger than the Bocek Compound Bow. Released back in season 9, Legacy,the Bocek Bowis a marksman weapon that exclusively uses arrows that have to be pulled back before being fired. The trade-off for this long draw time is a silent, mid-range weapon that can knock enemies down in a couple of shots. Arrows fired from the Bocek can also be reclaimed from surfaces and enemy death boxes....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · James Edwards

Baldur's Gate 3: Should I Side With Nightsong Or Lorroakan?

Quick Links By speaking with Rolan in the Druid Camp in Act 1,Baldur’s Gate 3players learn that a powerful wizard named Lorroakan is looking for something called The Nightsong.By the end of Act 2, players understand what – or who – the Nightsong is. Finally, by Act 3, players can find Lorroakan himself – and learn of his intentions with the Nightsong. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: Should You Save or Kill Nightsong?...

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Robert Freeman

Best Animation & Modeling Tools On Steam

Who saysSteamis only a platform for finding great games? Those who know their ins and outs on Steam would understand that the platform actually has a lot to offer in terms of diverse sets of programs, even offering enthusiasts various ways to access their hobbies - from platforms to publish their games, to mods of popular titles, and even other utility programs. In the case of illustrators,Steamactually offers animation and modeling tools....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1366 words · Mary Coleman

Best Baldur's Gate 3 Classes Mods

Baldur’s Gate 3has been the most celebrated game of 2023, arriving out of early access to much fanfare and celebration. It takes players on a breathtaking and exhilarating adventure throughout the world of Faerun, combining the richworld and lore ofDungeons and Dragonswith Larian’s approach to RPG games. As one might expect with this branded RPG, it does allow players a broad choice of vanilla classes and subclasses to choose from. But in addition to the choices the game provides, the modding community has created several mods to elevate the fantastic range of classes and subclasses....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1352 words · Lori Davenport

Best Nintendo GameCube Games Every Year Of Its Lifespan

Summary Many gamers of yore will fondly recall theGameCube, which could arguably be one of Nintendo’s greatest consoles of all time. It brought a library of fantastic multi-platform and original games to its players, all held on a minuscule disc, boasting many of Nintendo’s greatest hits. Titles within theMarioandLegend of Zeldafranchises made their way onto this boxy console, providing more fantastic adventures into worlds of whimsy and fantasy, but theGameCubewas also home to some great horror hits, for those looking for a darker, scarier adventure....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Sarah Stevenson