Fortnite Update Adds The Battle For Rocky Reels and Unvaults Fan-Favorite Weapon

Fortnitemanages to nearly always stay fresh thanks to a near-constant stream of updates and hotfixes, tweaking and adding content to the game. The title’s latest hotfix is rolling out today, which not only adds another conflict in the form of the Battle for Rocky Reels, but also unvaults a long-dormant weapon sure to please fans. Epic Games' ever-popular free-to-play battle royale title is now into its second month of Chapter 3 Season 2....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Richard Webb

Games That Deconstruct The Strategy Genre

Fans of the strategy genre often agree that 1982 was the year strategy games began. And that’s because that same year,Utopiawas released for theshort-lived Intellivision gaming system. Furthermore, only one month after the release ofUtopia, Cytron Masterswas released for the Apple II and Atari 8-bit, further cementing the strategy genre into the gaming industry. RELATED:Best Strategy Games On Xbox Game Pass As the years passed, the strategy genre began to branch off to two sub-genres: turn-based and real-time, both of which offer a unique style of gaming....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 949 words · Crystal Mack

Genshin Impact Leaks In-Game Screenshots of Upcoming Skins

Summary A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed more details about the three upcoming skins for popular characters: Ganyu, Shenhe, and Xingqiu. Developer HoYoverse has introduced a pattern of adding new skins twice a year during their annual Summer event and the famous Lantern Rite Festival. Even though the playable roster has always beenGenshin Impact’s focal point, developer HoYoverse has not introduced too many skins since 2020. The last outfits were released for two older iconic characters, Kaeya and Klee, both of whom have been part of the game since its release....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Christopher Carr

Genshin Impact Leaks More Info About Hydro Archon's True Name

A newGenshin Impactleak reveals more information about one of the most anticipated characters, the Hydro Archon. This new character is expected to make an appearance in the next major update which is expected to be Fontaine. So far every region that has been introduced to the game featured an Archon who serves as the nation’s main protector.It seems like that after Venti, Zhongli, Raiden Shogun, and Nahida, it’s time forGenshin Impactto introduce a new Archon to the game....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · David Murray

Genshin Impact Reveals Promo Code for Free Primogems and Hero's Wit

Fans of the popular open world RPGGenshin Impactare now less than 24 hours away from the launch of the game’s 1.1 update. This update brings along with it several new characters that players can obtain through the game’s gacha system. The first new event banner,Farewell of Snezhnaya, features newcomers Childe and Diona and will launch alongside the 1.1 update. And since players will need Primogems to make these wishes, it seems that miHoYo has created a new promotional code to with a little gift for players....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Robert Garcia

Ghost of Tsushima: All 'A Family's Escape' Letter Locations

Quick Links A Family’s Escape is one of the more intriguing questlines inGhost of Tsushima, as, unlikeregular side quests, there are no quest markers to guide Jin to his objective and no clear indications of where he needs to go. In fact, there isn’t even a Journal entry for this quest. It is more like an easter egg than a proper side quest. All players have to go off of are a series of vague letters, each one pointing toward the next....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Morgan Petersen

Ghost of Tsushima: The History Between the Cowboy and the Samurai

The first moments ofGhost of Tsushimaopen wide to an army of eighty samurai, accompanied by proud flags and lavishly embellished headpieces known as o-yoroi, a prominent symbol of feudal Japan, only second to the Samurai Code. Bushido, its proper name, stands for “the way of the warrior” and outlines the very strict and honest life samurai must abide by. One of the seven virtues the samurai must follow is “jin,” not coincidentally written the same in kanji asJin Sakai’s given name, meaning benevolence and compassion....

June 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1328 words · Mary Jones

God of War Ragnarok Probably Isn't the Last Fans see of the Mask

Warning: God of War Ragnarok story spoilers ahead.God of War Ragnarok, instead of focusing entirely on the conflict that its title highlights, is ultimately about relationships. Though the dynamic between Kratos and Atreus is obvious, every other character has their most important bonds highlighted. Thor’s family issues are touched on, including his problems with Odin.Freya and Freyrshowcase a powerful sibling dynamic, while Brok and Sindri do the same. A romance sparks between Loki and Angrboda, while one is rekindled between Sigrun and Mimir....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Christopher Hunter

Head of Sonic Team Explains the Difference Between Chao and Sonic Frontiers' Kocos

Sonic Frontiersmay be the most intriguingSonicgame in the last decade. Not only is it the hedgehog’s first venture into being open world, but it’s kept fans in the dark for over a year in regard to its plot and full gameplay loop. Some players couldn’t parse what they truly thought of the game until theGamescom release date trailerwas revealed. As Sega revealed small pieces of this curious new title over time, players noticed small rock creatures in gameplay footage that would eventually be revealed to be the Kocos....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · William Daniels

Helldivers 2: All Stratagems and Button Inputs

When the tides of war arrive, it is imperative that everyone do their part, and inHelldivers 2, that means fighting hard and using everything at your disposal to push back the enemies of Super Earth. Aside from the weapons and gear available, every Helldiver needs to know just how and when to call down strategic Stratagems to aid in the fight. It could be valuable supplies to keepyou and your teammateswell-stocked for the dangers ahead or a sentry that can do the heavy lifting for you....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Don Douglas

How To Level Up Fast In Final Fantasy 16

Quick Links Much of Clive’s journey inFinal Fantasy 16tasks him with defeating powerful foes, and to do this, he needs to ensure he is strong enough to take them on. Clive will regularlylevel upthe more he progresses through the main story, but it’s possible to speed the process up by equipping certain accessories, fighting specific enemies, and pursuing optional quests. There are plenty of ways to level up inFinal Fantasy 16, but players who wish toreach Clive’s max levelas quickly as possible will need to approach how they play the game in a particular way....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1245 words · Daniel Carson

How Yara Fits Into Far Cry 6's Fictional World

Far Cry 6will see players take on the role of Dani Rojas, a revolutionary in the fictional Caribbean island nation of Yara. Yara has been ruled by Anton Castillo for decades, who is now suppressing the revolution while preparing his son to take over the country after his death. Yara is far from the first fictional country introduced in theFar Crygames. After six main games in the series, here are all the fictional nations and locations that have appeared in theFar Crygames so far, and how Yara fits intoFar Cry 6’s fictionalized world and possible multiple timelines....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1059 words · Mallory Walters

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean: What Makes Jolyne Such An Interesting Main Character

​​​​​​JoJo’sBizarreAdventurehas been around for a very long time. It has become one of the most-read manga series of all time, and there is no denying the quality of the series. The manga started serializing all the way back in 1987 and it is still going strong. Unlike most manga series,JoJo’sBizarreAdventureis divided into parts. These parts allow Araki to experiment with his ideas and provide a richer experience for the fans. Each part of the series features a unique story and cast....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Veronica Elliott