Summary Fallouthas always contained elements within its setting that greatly compliment its broader 1950s Americana retro-futuristic stylings. From the robotic Mister Handy domestic helpers to the foodstuffs like Salisbury Steak and BlamCo Mac and Cheese,Fallout’s world building has produced some of the most recognizable fictional items of this kind in all of gaming. Bethesda Game Studio’s later work on the IP has resulted in it continuing this tradition, explaining some more of the history and interesting details behind these and other such inclusions....

Summary Fallout Shelteris getting four new Legendary Dwellers and a pet based on characters from the Amazon Prime TV show that players can add to their Vaults. These new dwellers follow the addition of the show’s Lucy, The Ghoul, Maximus, Ma June, the Snake Oil Salesman, and Ed the Ghoul to the list ofLegendary Dwellers inFallout Shelter. Fallout Sheltersurprised fans when it was announced and released on the same day back during 2015’s E3....

Summary Fighting gamescan be among the hardest to master due to their complicated design. There are a lot of rules to manage during matches against other humans, especially for newcomers. It’s demotivating when facing an opponent that completely overwhelms the battle in their favor. It happens frequently in older titles that were more standard and simplistic, likeStreet Fighter 2andTekken 2. Comebacks are almost impossible in older fighting games due totheir overwhelming advantage, especially when dealing with chip damage KOs....

Summary WARNING: The following article contains MAJOR Spoilers for the main story of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail.Final Fantasy 14producer and director Naoki Yoshida said in a Gamescom interview that the story of the game’s upcoming patches would focus on an artifact that players who finished the main story ofDawntrailwill know about. Yoshida also mentioned that charactersFinal Fantasy 14players meet inDawntrailwould see their background stories fleshed out, as well. While the land of Tural was the primary focus of the first half ofDawntrail’s main story, the focus quickly pivoted to the sudden emergence of the kingdom of Alexandria in the lands north of Tuliyollal....

Summary Wolfeye Studioshas revealed the first details about its second-ever game, an unnamed first-person action RPG that is already open for private alpha signups. The company, which is largely composed of formerArkane Studiosemployees, even teased its upcoming project with some distinct-looking imagery. Wolfeye Studios was founded in 2019 by Raphael Colantonio, the founder and former president of Arkane Studios, known for games such asArx Fatalis,Prey, and theDishonoredseries.Colantonio said he left AAA development in pursuit of greater creative freedom, eager to take more risks and experiment with a variety of ideas....

Summary AFortnitefan online has shared their epic idea for a new emote inspired by the recent hit Marvel movie,Deadpool & Wolverine. WhileFortnitecertainly has no shortage of fun dance emotes, this would certainly become an instant fan favorite. Since its release in 2017,Fortnitehas defined the live service genre. With frequent updates from Epic Games, it led the way in terms of adding features such as Battle Passes and seasonal content. While it was originally marketed as a building game upon its announcement in 2011, it was the Battle Royale game mode that really madeFortniteone of themost successful video games of all time....

The widespread anticipation surroundingGrand Theft Auto 6is unlike anything the gaming industry has seen for a very long time, with the title finally feeling within reaching distance for fans. After a wait for the project that has lasted over a decade, the confirmation of the game’s 2025 release window has caused the surrounding excitement to skyrocket, with fans counting down the days for the next trailer or update from Rockstar....

Summary According to its ESRB rating, the upcoming fantasy sports gameHarry Potter: Quidditch Championswill feature the word “sht” for some reason.Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis the next video game based on the incredibly popularHarry Potterfranchise, an IP primarily aimed at children and teenagers. The books and movies have occasional swear words, but it’s still odd thatQuidditch Championsfeatures the word “sht.” For the most part,Quidditch Championshas looked like a family-friendly game. It uses a cartoonish art style to really hammer this point home....

Summary Helldivers 2players have failed to accomplish their latest crucial mission for Super Earth Command, and have received a brand-new weapon as “punishment.” The unusual reward continues in the comedic tradition of developer Arrowhead Game Studios' interactions with theHelldivers 2player community. Since the blockbuster launch ofHelldivers 2early in 2024, developer Arrowhead has maintained close and often humorous ties with the game’s players, using the game’s “Galactic War” campaign system to further the in-game fiction that everyHelldivers 2player is a soldier of Super Earth, the game’s satirical fascist “democracy....

Summary New leaks fromHonkai: Star Railare teasing the in-game appearances of two of the characters joining the playable roster in Version 2.5, showcasing Lingsha and Moze’s models. The conclusion of the main story of Penacony has seen the sci-fi RPG looking to return to the Xianzhou Luofu for its upcoming patches, with multiple new characters on the way. HoYoverse previously revealed Version 2.4’s lineup of featured units, with Jiaoqiu and Yunli as five-star characters alongsidea new form for March 7th....

Summary The Blight has been one of the earliest threats inDragon Age, with the Fifth Blight posing the main threat inDragon Age Origins. Since its depiction inDragon Age Originsand the series' move away fromdepicting the Grey Wardensas the point of view characters, the Blight has ironically received more lore and depth as a phenomenon acrossDragon Age 2andDragon Age: Inquisition. Although it has only lurked in the background as a threat, its true potential is likely to be unleashed inDragon Age: The Veilguardwith two blighted elven gods unleashed on Thedas....

Summary Thanks to being set in the 2E and being set across the entirety of Tamriel, theElder Scrolls Onlineprovides many opportunities to expand onThe Elder Scrollslore.The Elder Scrolls Online’s latest expansion,Gold Road, offers the latest additions to that lore, with a focus on the Empire’s capital province, Cyrodiil, as the main setting. Cyrodiil in the fourth era consists mostly of small forests and lush plains, but lore in certain texts implies that it was jungle before Tiber Septim changed the landscape....

Quick Links As you journey through Yellow Wind Ridge inBlack Myth: Wukong, one name comes up frequently: Yellow Wind Sage. They appear frequently in enemy lore and dialog as you make your way through this chapter, building them up as a powerful sage who can command the wind and terrifies many of their subordinates. Sure enough, when you finally make it to the huge whirlwind at the heart of Yellow Wind Ridge, you’ll find the sage just as powerful and dangerous as advertised....