Summary The formerTwitchstreamer Dr Disrespect has recently changed his header image on Twitter, making fans curious about the possible reasons for the update. Herschel “Guy” Beahm IV, also known as Dr Disrespect, was permanently banned fromTwitchin 2020, and the gaming content creator recently received strong backlash when the reasons behind the ban surfaced. For a long time, the reasons behind Dr Disrespect’s ban remained a secret. Back in June, however, former Twitch staff member Cody Conners claimed thatDr Disrespect was banned from Twitch due to sexting with a minorusing Whispers, a private messaging service that Twitch had at the time....

Summary AnElden Ringplayer has revealed an interesting way to defeat one of the game’s hardest bosses, the Draconic Tree Sentinel. Even though the Lands Between features over 230 powerful bosses, the Tarnished only need to defeat 16 of them to complete the main storyline. Elden Ring’s optional bosses present a formidable challenge, and they are often significantly harder than their mandatory counterparts. These bosses require players to carefully strategize and try out many different tactics on the battlefield, often leading to unconventional methods that surprisingly succeed....

Needle Knight Leda is the leader of a group called ‘Miquella’s Followers’ and is the first NPC you’ll encounter related toElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. You first speak to Leda next to Miquella’s cocoon in Mohg’s arena, and you’ll encounter her a variety of other times as you progress through the Shadow Lands. As her name suggests, Leda fights with a pretty thin sword (it’s actually one of the rare few Light Greatswords) and has a whole lot of lightning-fast slashes and stabs when using this weapon....

There are a lot of ways players approach a massive title likeFinal Fantasy 14. Some do the most challenging raids, some love fishing with a passion, and some hold massive roleplaying events. While some would think that raiders are the intended audience for an MMORPG, the team behindFinal Fantasy 14doesn’t see it that way. Game Rant had the opportunity to speak to Yoshi-P (Final Fantasy 14’s executive producer Naoki Yoshida) at Gamescom, where he detailed the developers’ approach to the various audiences the game has attracted....

Quick Links Your first week inFields of Mistriacan be overwhelming, but as you go through the days, you’ll unlock new gameplay features and quests to obtain new tools, crafting items, and Tesserae (money). New quests can be obtained from the bulletin board next to the general store in Mistria, but you’ll want to make a habit of checking your mailbox, too. Three-four days into your first week of spring, you’ll receive your firstFields of MistriaStory Quest....

Summary While there is no shortage of critics for theMarvel Cinematic Universe, recent comments from a former Marvel star about what the franchise does for the industry as a whole do seem harder to simply brush aside as disconnected. TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas become the sole face of the superhero genre in its traditional form, with the Avengers and their allies embodying the ideas that projects likeInvincibleandThe Boyshave become so popular for subverting....

Summary Rumor has it that aFortnitexThe Simpsonscollaboration is in development.Fortnitehas kept the momentum for its collaborations going with various inclusions, such as theDeadpool and Wolverine-themedcollaboration, as well as the plethora of Marvel characters bound for Chapter 5 Season 4 of the game. Marvel appears to be one of the most consistently popular collaborations that Epic Games goes back to. Epic may dip into the Marvel well forFortniteso often in part due to the new partnership that it has with Disney, the comic book publisher’s owner....

Summary Mobile gamesare an entertaining medium, expertly designed to make people even more addicted to their phones. The mixture of simple “grab and go” gameplay (which the intricacies of certain apps may limit) alongside their continually expanding nature, makes them a fun endeavor to sink a few hours of time into at sporadic intervals. Even discounting this design element, mobile games boast their fair share of issues. The chief issue among them is that many continually-updating games have a limited run, after which they are promptly deleted....

Summary A new chart fromGenshin Impactshows the list of the game’s four-star characters waiting to appear on a new gacha banner, with some seeing gaps of more than ten patches. The massively popular RPG from HoYoverse features a wide array of characters for players to choose from, with more new roster members debuting with each update to the game. HoYoverse recently revealed the trio ofcharacters set to debut with Natlan’s launch patch, showcasing Mualani, Kachina, and Kinich....

Summary A petition aimed at addressing alleged cultural appropriation and whitewashing in MiHoYo games, includingGenshin Impact, has gained significant traction. The number of signatories is steadily increasing, nearing the required total to prompt the company to take action withinGenshin Impactand its other games. MiHoYo, officially known as Shanghai MiHoYo Network Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese video game development and publishing company founded in 2012.MiHoYo is well-known for creating popular gameslikeGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Rail....

For a potential video game franchise to hit the ground running, the first game needs to be an absolute hit that enraptures players with amazing world-building. It’s only then that ademand for a second game will reach a fever pitch. However, developers aren’t in the clear here either. After all, the sequel must show the potential for the series to turn out game after game that will wow the masses. Any subsequent entry must continue to make the most of the gameplay systems, lore, worldbuilding, characters, storylines, and any other elements that help contribute to the long-term appeal of a franchise....

Summary Halo Infinitehas come a long way since its initial launch. After a series of updates and the return of fan-favorite features, like Forge and Campaign co-op,Halo Infinitehas eventually found solid ground to stand on. However, developer 343 Industries has backed itself into a corner when it comes to the franchise’s lore. SinceHalo: Combat Evolvedkickstarted Microsoft’s long-running exclusive series,the lore ofHalohas expanded to even greater lengths. Not only has the franchise continued via video games, but book spin-offs, a live-action television show, and graphic novels have explored deeper into the series' compelling world....

Summary Helldivers 2recently released a new patch that fixed a buggy armor perk, which in turn improved how the Flamethrower stratagem works in the game.Helldivers 2, released in early February 2024, is a co-op shooter game published by Sony and developed by Arrowhead Studios. The game has gathered a massive player base in a very short time, making it one of the most successful PlayStation games in 2024. TheFLAM-40 Flamethroweris one of the most powerful stratagems in the game, but it has been a very tough weapon to control....