Quick Links Elden Ringhas been a massive success for FromSoftware, and the release of the game’s DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree,has made the game even bigger than it was before, which is an impressive feat for the game. In the DLC, players can obtain new Incantations that will help them out tremendously. These are some of the best in the game, so it makes sense that players are wanting to obtain them as soon as they can....

Summary Final Fantasy 14has been struck by DDoS attacks yet again, disrupting players' experiences. This has been an unfortunately repeating event forFinal Fantasy 14fans since early summer. Final Fantasy 14recently saw the release of its latest major expansion, Dawntrail. While fans have been enjoying exploring everything the new expansion has to offer, it hasn’t been without troubles. In addition toFinal Fantasy 14instituting some early graphical fixesfor issues that cropped up after the game’s visual upgrade, players have also had some troubles over the last few months as the game is peppered by DDoS attacks....

Quick Links Final Fantasy 14is well-known for itspunishingly difficult raid encounters, featuring both a normal difficulty for players looking to enjoy the story, as well as a Savage difficulty for players wanting to test their skills against revamped bosses with new mechanics for a chance at best-in-slot gear. In recent expansions, however,Final Fantasy 14has introduced an even higher difficulty of raids called Ultimate raids, revisiting old bosses and introducing new, devastatingly punishing attack patterns in excruciating boss rush-style encounters, often lasting over 15 minutes in length....

Summary As well as being widely regarded as one of the greatest video games ever, the originalFinal Fantasy 7introduced numerous iconic characters. The likes of Cloud Strife and Sephiroth are well-recognized in wider pop culture, and for the most part, the cast of characters is engaging and well-fleshed-out. One such character is Cid Highwind, instantly recognizable by his bright blonde hair, blue jacket, and cigar.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second act of Square Enix’s re-imagined trilogy, reintroduced Cid to a modern audience, but he only played a minor role....

Summary A rareFortniteskin bundle, the Mogul Masters pack, has finally appeared in the game’s item shop again after over a year and a half, giving players another chance to grab it before it cycles out of the shop again. The skins are available individually for 1,500 V-bucks, the premium in-game currency inFortnite,or as a bundle for a discounted price of 2,100 V-bucks. There are a massive amount of skins available in both theitem shop and the battle pass which players can unlock either by buying them or grinding out their player level with in-game challenges....

Summary A frustrating bug inElden Ringis causing some players to have a difficult time conquering the game’s newShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion. This new bug directly affects the DLC’s new leveling system, which was implemented intoElden Ringas a way to put all players, regardless of their level, on a somewhat-equal playing field going intoShadow of the Erdtree. Few open-world games have managed to take hold of the video game industry quite likeElden Ring....

Summary Genshin Impacthas revealed a new promotional code that players can use to obtain free rewards, including precious Primogems.Genshin Impact’s Primogems are widely considered the most important items in the game, as they allow players to pull on the various gacha banners. The current phase 2 of the ongoingGenshin Impactupdate 4.8 features a double banner that includes two popular five-star characters: the new Dendro user, Emilie, and Liyue’s Hydro user, Yelan....

Summary God of Warcreator David Jaffe isn’t a big fan of Atreus, having recently described Kratos’s son as an all-around “terrible character.” His remarks echo some of the past criticism that fans voiced about the latestGod of Wargames. Originally introduced in the 2018God of Warsoft reboot, Kratos’s son was also prominently featured throughout the 2022God of War Ragnarok. And while his first game mostly utilized him as a companion character in terms of gameplay, its immediate sequel went all-in on making him a bigger focus, consequently giving him quite a few standalone sections....

Summary Arrowhead Game Studios has rolled outHelldivers 2patch 01.000.403, addressing a crash issue related to the FAF-14 Spear. Alongside this fix, theHelldivers 2update also includes various bug fixes aimed at enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, is a cooperative third-person shooter released in 2024, that received positive reviews for its chaotic gameplay. Arrowhead has been proactive in regularlyreleasingHelldivers 2updates. These updates often include balance adjustments, new weapons, stratagems, and enemies, addressing both gameplay and technical issues, aiming to ensure a better experience for players....

Summary AnElden Ringplayer has encountered a hilarious glitch that makes the Tarnished’s face look warped. Interestingly, the player is able to reproduce this issue inElden Ringby performing a certain combat move. FromSoftware’sElden Ringis one of the biggest games to come out in recent years. Not only has the action-RPG shipped tens of millions of copies so far, but it also swept the award shows in the year it launched, memorably securing2022’s Game of the Year title....

Summary A recentHonkai: Star Railleak revealed that the upcoming boss Hoolay will be the fastest enemy in the game. The boss is expected to arrive inHonkai: Star RailVersion 2.5. Over the past few weeks, several leaks have reported various new features coming in the update, which is scheduled for September 10. InHonkai: Star Rail, both characters and enemies hold a stat called Speed (SPD). The more Speed a character or enemy has, the more frequently they can act in a cycle....

Summary A recentHonkai: Star Railleak has revealed several new bosses that will allegedly arrive in Version 2.5.Honkai: Star Railpits players against various enemies, each with their own unique abilities and weaknesses. The most difficult enemies typically appear in the game’s endgame modes: Memory of Chaos, Divergent Universe, and Pure Fiction. Every planet inHonkai: Star Railhosts a lineup of enemies players must defeat to progress through the story. Some of these creatures are bosses scattered throughout different regions....

Summary Honkai: Star RailandGenshin Impactare practically two peas in a pod.Genshin Impacthas paved the way for the success of other HoYoverse IPs, such as the newly releasedZenless Zone Zero. Although it may serve as a blueprint for success in some areas,Honkai: Star Railcan’t afford to follow in the footsteps ofGenshin Impact’s world design. Despite their many similarities,Honkai: Star RailandGenshin Impactface some wildly different problems. Both games share a shell, with similar design philosophies guided by their joint status as live service gacha games, but it’s what’s housed inside that shell that requires two entirely different approaches....