Dying Light Adds Easier Difficulty to Help Players Get Caught Up on Story

WithDying Light’slong-awaited sequel hitting PC and consoles in the near future, it makes sense that a number of new fans will be looking to catch up with the free-running zombie survival game’s story. WithDying Light 2continuing the first game’s tale of a mass viral outbreak that turns the world into a post-apocalyptic nightmare, it will no doubt be crucial going forward. However, for players who are more interested in getting up to speed with theDying Light’s overarching storyand lore than its gameplay, Techland has made it simpler than ever to merely get a handle on whatDying Lightis all about....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Lindsay Mcdaniel

Elden Ring: How To Get The Claw Talisman (And What It Does)

Talismans inElden Ringareequippable items that enhancea variety of players' stats and abilities. Their bonuses range from combat-oriented buffs to adding resources (like HP and FP) and even some that prevent a player from losing anything upon death. TheClaw Talismanis a combat-oriented one that strengthens jumping attacks. RELATED:Elden Ring: Everything You Can Do At A Site Of Lost Grace Jump attacks in previous FromSoftware games were relatively rarely used, except as the first strike in combat, in part because there wasn’t a dedicated Jump button....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Stephanie Thomas

Final Fantasy 14 Free Trial Gets Huge Level Cap Increase and Content Upgrades

Although theupcomingWoWexpansion,Shadowlands, may be stealing a lot of the MMO spotlight in late 2020,Final Fantasy 14is still having a fantastic year, as well. The latest major patch rolls out today and to help celebrate, the game is also expanding its free-to-play trial option in a serious way. RELATED:Final Fantasy 11 Getting New Story Content Theexpanded free trialmakes some major changes by extending the free level cap all the way to 60 for all of the jobs that were released as a part ofA Realm RebornorHeavensward....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · George Schmidt

Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Be A Different Beast Compared To RDR2

It’s been more than seven years sinceGrand Theft Auto 5originally released, and while a ton of post-launchcontent has been added intoGTA Online, it hasn’t stopped fans from clamoring for one thing in particular:Grand Theft Auto 6. Next to nothing is known aboutGTA 6yet, but for an idea of Rockstar’s most recent game-design tendencies, one doesn’t have to look any further than the developer’s most recent (and another obscenely successful game),Red Dead Redemption 2....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1156 words · Laura Frazier

Grounded Preview

One of October’s biggest releases wasThe Outer Worlds, the latest RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind two beloved RPGs,Fallout: New VegasandStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II. Havingrecently been acquired by Microsoftas a new first-party Xbox studio, Obsidian Entertainment has multiple development teams and one of them is working onGrounded, a new co-op survival game with aHoney I Shrunk the Kidsaesthetic. Grounded’spremise is fairly simple: The player has been shrunken down to the size of an ant in their backyard and must fight off hordes of ants, mites, arachnids, and other giant insects....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Kevin Williams

JBL Quantum 300 Gaming Headset Review

The JBL Quantum series of gamer headsets is an expansive one, with nine unique models making up the series, ranging from the entry-level JBL Quantum 100 to the premiumJBL Quantum One. TheJBL Quantum 300sits roughly in the middle of all the available options, providing an affordable middle ground to gamers who want a quality audio experience without breaking the bank. TheJBLQuantum 300 headset is an over-ear headset that comes with everything players need to get started....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Rita Phillips

Resident Evil Village DLC: The Case for New Weapons and Characters Alongside New Stories

It has been several months since Capcom releasedResident Evil Village, which has proven to be another huge hit for the long-time survival horror franchise. Shortly after the game’s release, Capcom announced at E3 2021 thatResident Evil Villagewould be receiving a DLC expansion soon, though the studio did not reveal a specific release date. Unfortunately, Capcom didn’t even give players a hint as to what to expect fromResident Evil Village’supcoming expansion, so it could be anything at this point, from additional stories to new game modes....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Hunter Smith

Ryan Reynolds Is Back On The Job In The 'Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' Trailer

Ryan Reynolds now has three films planned for 2021, including hisexciting video game comedyFree Guy, which has already seen its fair share of delays since last year. Although Reynolds reacts to these setbacks with his usual brand of humor, the actor has another upcoming action-comedy coming soon,Lionsgate’sThe Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. The pandemic has really turned out incredibly well for Reynolds, who also completed filming for Netflix’sRed Noticein which he stars alongside Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Cody Smith

Sony Can Still Improve PlayStation’s Trophy System, And Here’s How

For some, trophies a completely meaningless achievement system, and for others, they’re the primary reason to keep playing games onPlayStationsystems. For those who do care about the badges of honor that are video game achievements, thePlayStationtrophy system has provided a satisfying way for gamers to show all that they have accomplished over the years. With a simple bronze-gold system and the inclusion of the gorgeous Platinum trophies for reaching 100% completion in a game, PlayStation’s trophy system has some key advantages over other achievement offerings....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · James Williamson

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Director Sakurai Reveals How DLC Trailers Are Made

Ever since the launch ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatein 2018 for the Switch, Nintendo has not stopped supporting the title with DLC characters that come from all over the video game space. From well-known icons such asSephiroth fromFinal Fantasy 7and Steve fromMinecraftto lesser-known characters like Min Min fromARMS, there’s a lot of content here that is more than worth the cost of admission. And with each new character comes a brand-new reveal trailer that shows off some of the character’s backstory and how they will fight their opponents in battle....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Julie Jones

Take-Two Explains Why GTA Online is Getting A Standalone Release

Grand Theft Auto 5’s online mode could be getting a fairly sizable playerbase boost in the near future. Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, has outlined its strategy to getGrand Theft Auto Onlineinto a new batch of player’s hands soon. The newest tactic being considered to get players back intoGrand Theft Auto 5’s multiplayer mode,Grand Theft Auto Online, is putting out a newGrand Theft Auto Onlineonly release. This re-release would cut the game’s single player content out entirely in favor of a lower cost of entry for players wanting to get into the multiplayer - a move being suggested by Take-Two Interactive....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Jessica Moore

The Batman Star Colin Farrell On How Penguin Will Be Different

The Batmanco-star Colin Farrell has shared new details on his version of the Penguin. Farrell’s Penguin looks right on brand with the villain’s sinister and twisted look. The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, will star Robert Pattinson in the titular role, and it once again brings fans back to the start of the character’s story. This movie will take fans back to year two, when the caped crusader is still fresh into his war on crime and those who wish to do harm to the citizens of Gotham, while also offering a new take on the world and its characters....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Christopher Johnson

The Prestige Features Christopher Nolan's Best Twist Ending

Christopher Nolan has become a renowned director distinguished for making high concept films with excellent cinematography, deep stories, and intriguing twists. His name has practically become a brand or a style, notunlike Tim Burtonor Quentin Tarantino. Fans expect a certain quality to hismoviesand a level of story that piques the intellect. Though he is most known for the mind-bendingInception, or for one of the best on-screen representations ofBatman,of all the movies he has made thus far,The Prestigehas to be his craziest movie idea ever....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Christopher Weber