Fan Adds Ray Tracing to Several Classic Grand Theft Auto Games

Grand Theft Autofans have asked Rockstar to remasterSan AndreasorVice Cityfor years. Thanks to new mods that enhance the classic entries with ray-tracing technology, fans now have a way of enjoying modern technology in olderGTAtitles. The mods were created by a group of loyal fans and give threeGTAclassics –GTA 3,San Andreas, andVice City– an update with next-gen technology. They greatly improve the visuals of the games, all of which released more than 10 years ago, with ray-traced shadows and reflections....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · David Young

FIFA 21 Will Let Players Turn Off Music To Avoid DMCA Stream Takedowns

In the Title Update 3.1 forFIFA 21, the option “Disable All Music For Streaming Purposes” has been added. While the update containschanges to Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and Volta Football, it is this particular addition that is the most notable even though it is not mentioned in the patch notes. FIFA 21always proves to be a popular game among the content creator community, so this addition is welcome for those afraid of copyright strikes taking away their livelihood....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Michael Hahn

Final Fantasy 14: How to Unlock Dwarf Beast Tribe

Final Fantasy 14’sanswer to faction reputations in an MMORPG is none other than its Beast Tribes system. Each expansion, as well as the base game itself, has introduced a couple of beast tribes to the game, offering unique – and subjectively speaking – somewhat worthwhile rewards to pursue. What Beast Tribes Are And How They Work InFinal Fantasy 14, players can engage with friendly factions outside the Grand Companies by starting their respective questlines, signified with a specific blue quest marker....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Rachel Bowen

Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remaster Removes Opening Credits

Square Enix recently released its Pixel Remaster of the legendary JRPGFinal Fantasy 6. The Pixel Remaster updates certain aspects of the game with improved visuals but otherwise focuses on an authentic recreation of the originalFinal Fantasy 6. It even removes content added in the 2015 mobile ports ofFinal Fantasy 6in its pursuit of authenticity. That’s why many fans are baffled at a surprising decision from Square Enix to remove a notable aspect ofFinal Fantasy 6’s iconic opening sequence....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Cody Thomas

Genshin Impact Fan Creates Stunning Dendro Archon Character Design

The world of Teyvat allowsGenshin Impactplayers to explore many locations, cross swords with various enemies, and collect precious rewards. However, the main focus of the game is its unique story and character designs, which is usually the case for most gacha-based games. Both of those things often leadGenshin Impactfans to try to replicate or even create their own characters based on the information revealed in the official story. A new character concept shared on the game’s subreddit took the community by storm....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Chad Miller

God of War Mod Replaces Kratos With Doom Slayer

Tired of seeing the stalwart Spartan Kratos doing battle with the mythical monsters that populate the various realms of Santa Monica Studio’sGod of War, one creative modder has replaced the iconic protagonist with id Software’s Doom Slayer. This hilarious recasting is just the latest in a series of creative mods for the popular action-adventure game, which let players step into the shoes of everyone from Homer Simpson to footballerKylian Mbappe inGod of War....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Karen Combs

Harley Quinn’s Independence in Suicide Squad: KTJL Feels Unearned

Summary Minor story spoilers forSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueahead. InSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Harley Quinn has completely shed her undying obsession with Joker and almost any trace of her identity in theArkhamgames, minus her being constantly witty, excitable, and criminally inclined. The likeliest reason for this is due tothe more popular take on Harley Quinn of latebeing that she is an independent woman who resents Joker rather than worships him and finds empowerment in that stance, as seen in theHarley Quinnanimated series and theBirds of Preymovie....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Carly Compton

How To Evolve Machoke In Pokemon Sword & Shield

Quick Links There are many Fighting-types in the world ofPokemon, but with the Dynamax/Gigantamax feature inPokemon Sword & Shield, players may want to add a Machamp to their team. Machamp, along with several other Pokemon inSword & Shield, has the unique ability to Gigantamax. However, to get Machamp, trainers will need to evolve Machoke. Machoke, like its evolved form, is a pure Fighting-type Pokemon. It evolves from Machop at level 28....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Randy Watts

Judas' Setting is a Really Bad Omen

Summary Despite its obvious dystopian themes akin toBioShock’s, Ghost Story Games' upcoming first-person shooterJudasserves up a rather unique setting that could arguably double as a bad omen.Judastakes place aboard the Mayflower, a spacefaring metropolis whose human citizens have been groomed to relentlessly abide by the city’s laws, set in place by the tyrannical machines that oppress it. Should they break those laws to any degree, the Mayflower’s citizens are trained to turn on one another and tear each other apart for the betterment of society....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Larry Dixon

Last Epoch: How to Unlock and Use Eternity Cache

Last Epochcan remind plyers oftheDiabloseriesin many ways, in part because of the variety of equipment. InLast Epoch,equipment plays the same important role in creating your build. UnlikeDiablo,you don’t have to grind for weeks to get Legendary Items. Instead, the Eternity Cache is used inLast Epochto craft Legendaries. The Eternity Cache is a key feature in your progression inLast Epoch. However, you will have to spend quite some time before you can use it....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Travis Brady

Leaker Provides Update on Potential Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Window

Summary Well-known insider Midori recently shared some notable information regarding the upcoming Square Enix gameKingdom Hearts 4,including—among other things—a potential release window for the title. After its prolonged absence from several gaming showcases over the last couple of years, fans have patiently waited for an update on the next installment in the popular action RPG series. Though they may still have to wait a while longer for more official details aboutKingdom Hearts 4, this latest batch of leaks from Midori may at least give fans some clarity on when to expect the highly-anticipated title....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Ruth Thomas

Lost Ark Limiting New Characters on Some Servers

Smilegate andAmazon Gamesare launching the popular South Korean MMOLost Arkin the west, and as a result, the team behind the game is trying to keep up with demand. According to the team behindLost Ark, it already needs to limit new characters on some servers as a result of the game’s big launch. Lost Arkwas released in Head Start access that began on February 8 at 9 A.M. PST, allowing fans in North America and Europe to create characters on the game’s 25 initial servers....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Dawn Bryan

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: What to Do With Shiny Spiral Rocks on the Ground

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopehas a lot of stuff for players to do on each of the five main explorable planets. There are over 100 side quests to complete,30 Sparks to collect, Memories to find, weapon skins to unlock, and plenty more activities to do. However, as players begin to explore every nook and cranny, they might come across some rocks on the ground that seemingly cannot be interacted with....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Roberto Hall Jr.