Fall Guys is doubling fame points before Season 2 starts on October 8

Grind out those final seasonal rewards on Monday if you care to It’s not too late to max out your Season 1 progress inFall Guysbefore Season 2 starts on October 8. BEAN SPILLING POST Announcing dates always feels like you’re cursing things, but it’s Halloween month, so let’s get cursed! 🔥 Season 2 launches on Thursday 8th October 🔥 Season 1 will now end as Season 2 begins and we’re going to DOUBLE fame points during this time!...

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Heather Rice

Final bosses in the Final Fantasy series, ranked

Among many other triumphs, theFinal Fantasyseries gets a lot of love for its final bosses — whether for their music, strength, or lengthy encounters. And somehow, they’ve always got one more, completely off-the-rails transformation tucked away. Last boss encounters and their various otherwordly forms are a surefire way of keeping players constantly on the edge in both the narrative and gameplay fronts, and I’d argue all games should take a few notes from the series’ iconic battles....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Brandi Harris

Genshin Impact 5.0 server downtime and update size, explained

EveryGenshin Impactupdate comes with a server maintenance period, preparing it for the game’s upcoming features. However, since downtimes can last quite a while, we’re here to explain how longGenshin Impactwill be down for Version 5.0, including details on required storage space. Genshin Impact Version 5.0 maintenance start time According to thegame’s official site,Genshin Impact5.0 server maintenance begins onAug. 27 at 3 p.m. PST/5 p.m. CST/11 p.m. EST. It’s estimated tolast five hours, but it could go on longer if other updates are needed....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Grace Diaz

Heavy-hitters are coming, and these are the games we are most excited about for the rest of 2025

The big 2025 has been very generous to every sort of gamer out there, and its remaining few months are going to be even better. With some massive hits coming our way that could (and should) change their respective genres, we’ve compiled a list of what we’re most excited for. From AAA beasts to indie wonders, here’s what the rest of this year of our Lord has in store for us....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Teresa Jackson

How to get to the Uldaman Legacy of Tyr dungeon in WoW Dragonflight

You won’t need to go far if you have a Stormwind hearth World of Warcraftis no stranger to bringing back or reworking nostalgic content, and Uldamandefinitelyfits that bill. Originally opening up as part of the pre-patch ceremonies forDragonflight, Uldaman Legacy of Tyr is still available to run. As a level 60 dungeon, you’ll be able to partake in every difficulty but Mythic+, depending on the seasonal lineup. Here’s how to find the dungeon yourself if you don’t want to use other tools to queue in....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Dustin Dawson

I can never get enough Zelda x Studio Ghibli art

You’re a Totoro, Link Zeldaand Studio Ghibli seem to naturally go together. It’s why you get so many crossovers on the subject, including this fantasticTotoroand Link mashup from artist Wahoo. The iconic “waiting in the rain” scene is probably the production company’s most well-known piece of art at this point; but this time Link and Young Link sub in for siblings andMy Neighbor Totoroprotagonists Satsuki and Mei, with a Goron playing the role of the titular character....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Rachel Harrison

In your Black Heart is where you’ll find the newest Carly Rae Jepsen TTRPG

The second of a planned trilogy A few months ago I did the Lord’s work by reporting on atabletop RPG based off of the music of Carly Rae Jepsen. I also shared a sad, sad story of remorse and regret regarding the immaculately poor decision to not go see her in concert. My days have been haunted by the ghost of what could have been, tormenting me at every turn. Bound by my own mourning, I have been a shell of my old self....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Anthony Hopkins

Karin’s Fighting EX Layer costume sees Street Fighter V reconnect with its legacy

Hokuto no Karin Capcom has revealed thatStreet Fighter V’shoity-toity warrior Karin is set to receive a new costume in the near future. This one is something a little special, as it will see the upper-class madam kit herself outin the style of Hokuto, one of the lead characters from Arika’sFighting EX Layer. As fighting game fans will be aware, this crossover is something of a “return to roots” deal for both franchises....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Terri Hardy

Live show: Star Conflict and Baldur’s Gate II

Death blossoms and prismatic spray for all! [Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific onDtoid.TV. Watch Rick ‘King Foom’ Olson play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you’re able to be as much a part of the show as anything else.] Ever since I was young, and watched the movieThe Last Starfighterfor the first time, I’ve had dreams of flying an elite spacecraft and taking on an seemingly invincible armada....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Brandy Lynch

Magic: Arena is enhancing its friend-to-friend direct challenge feature, Nexus of Fate mostly banned

The update was deployed today Magic: Arenais charging money for packs at the moment, but it’s still technically in beta form. Having playedArena(and paperMagic) weekly since the alpha phase last year, I can safely say that the core is already there but there’s more work to do in terms of fine-tuning. One of my biggest concerns is being addressed this week as developer Wizards of the Coast is bolstering its “direct challenge” functionality: otherwise known as “playing with friends....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · David Walker

Mega Man Maker does what Capcom didn’t

A new update brings extra items and weapons into the mix Years back Capcom was set to release aMega Manlevel creator project that pre-dated Nintendo’sMario MakercalledMega Man Universe. Given the massive history Capcom could have drawn from (think of say,Battle Networkassets mashed up with old school titles), it could have been something truly special. But alas, it was a victim of theMega ManApocalypse, where basically every vestige of the Blue Bomber outside of compilations and re-releases was erased....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · James Williams

Mega Man: Fully Charged will debut on Cartoon Network in August, please be good

It has to be better than the Ruby-Spears show, right? Mega Manis back, and as part of a multimedia initiative to allow the Blue Bomber to re-enter the spotlight, Capcom is going all out on a new game, toys, and even a cartoon series. We’ve known aboutMega Man: Fully Chargedfor a while, but thanks to some new info out of San Diego Comic-Con we finally have a premiere date — August 5....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · John Bright

Microsoft is making rare Achievement unlocks feel more special

They’re getting their own sound and animation There’s something to be said for knowing how many other people have earned an in-game accomplishment and where you fall relative to everyone else. I’m always particularly amused to see unlock rates for impossible-to-miss tasks that take place in a game’s opening moments. “Uh, did you buy it and literally never get past the start menu? (Actually, wait. I’m sure I’ve been there before....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Karen Sanchez