Summary In the epic fantasy world of theDark Soulsgames, it’s no surprise that there are heaps of epic boss fights. As the games that pioneered an entire subgenre predicated on brutal boss fights, there’s an amazing selection to choose from. Whether it’s lonely warriors standing sentinel at the end of time, or doomed loyal companions who await their master long after they’re gone, theDark Soulsgames are a rich tapestry for pathos-ridden fights to the death on the most epic scale possible....

Summary The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas now concluded its second season on Amazon Prime, which took fans on an epic journey in the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron and the creation of more Rings. AsLord of the Ringsenthusiasts wait to hear more about when they will see a season three, the fantasy show’s showrunner hints at possible flashbacks for the opening of its next adventure into Middle-earth....

Summary Following the recent delay of the highly-anticipatedAssassin’s Creed Shadowsto February 2025, franchise head Marc-Alexis Coté spoke up about the state of the series and developer Ubisoft’s desire to change the narrative surrounding it. Ubisoft has faced turmoil following an underwhelming reception to its latest major release,Star Wars Outlaws,and ongoing controversy regardingAssassin’s CreedShadowsand its perceived handling of historical events. Ubisoft is one of the biggest names in the AAA gaming sphere, but recent events and lackluster reception to its latest games have put the company in a tight spot both financially and with fans....

Quick Links Leveling up is a bog-standard progression mechanic in RPGs, and players are going to be doing a lot of it inDragon Age: The Veilguard. Apart from their characters, they’ll also need to rank up their companions, allied factions, and even merchants. Luckily, saving Thedas from evil gods will give Rook enough opportunities to invest in everybody. Thelist of missions forDragon Age: The Veilguardis quite extensive, and you’ll be given more than enough time to level everyone up....

Quick Links Persona 5 The Phantom X’s true level cap is surprisingly well concealed, with the game progressively unlocking the ability to raise your party to greater heights as Wonder himself reaches certain milestones. Generally, whenever Wonder reaches a level divisible by 10, the level cap for his party members and his Personas will also increase by 10. Wonder’s Personas inPersona 5 The Phantom Xcan, unusually for the series, exceed his level by 10 due to the way the game’s level caps work....

Great detective thrillers keep viewers on the edge of their seats trying to figure out who the killer is, and even following the investigations. But in the case ofDeath Note, viewers and readers are thrown into a nail-biting cat-and-mouse chase between main protagonist Light Yagami, also known as the serial killer Kira, and world-renowned detective L. The popular manga and anime also create an interesting moral dilemma among fans because they find themselves rooting for both Light and L....

A talented artist has recreatedXbox’s most infamous controller in stained glass, providing a unique and nostalgic look into the origins of the video game console brand.Xbox’s Duke controller has a nearly 25-year history that traces back to Microsoft’s first game console, and while players complained about it at the time, this new creation shows there’s still some appreciation for it. The original Xbox console was released in 2001, and while fans at the time were excited for Nintendo and PlayStation to have a third competitor in the midst ofSega’s exit from the console market, Microsoft’s first controller was maligned for its bulky size, unusually rounded shape, and general unwieldiness....

After the latest trailer forHyrule Warriors: Age ofImprisonmentteased a new yet potentially familiar character, an argument could now be made for Nintendo to change its mind onThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s lack of DLC. Like most spin-off games,Hyrule Warriorsappeared to have been separate from the mainlineZeldaseries, such as whenHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamityfeatured non-canonical characters and an all-new ending despite beingZelda: Breath of the Wild’s supposed prequel. However, after Nintendo claimed thatAge of Imprisonmentwould be a canon prequeltoZelda: Tears of the Kingdom, this may no longer be the case....

Summary AZenless Zone Zeroleak revealed that players could get a free Bangboo in Version 1.3. Bangboos are intelligent devices that resemble bunnies, which are designed to assist in everyday tasks and Hollow operations. They are also considered asZenless Zone Zero’s functional pet companions because of their passive abilities in battle. Bangboos come in unique designsand have different abilities that synergize with variousteam compositions.Zenless Zone Zerohas also made it easy to obtain Bangboos through a separate banner, where players can spend Boopons, an in-game currency that’s just as easy to farm....

Quick Links 7 Days to Die, set in a post-apocalyptic world engulfed with zombies, challenges players to survive and grow bygathering resourcesand protecting themselves from the world’s dangers. These threats can often escalate and become increasingly difficult to overcome. However, these issues may be easily resolved by using specific console commands and cheats, as can additional changes tomultiplayerand single-player servers. How to Use Console Commands To enter the7 Days to Dieconsole window,hit the F1 keyon a US or EU keyboard....

Summary Amazon Prime Videois continuing its trend of video game adaptations. First, there wasFallout. Then, traction finally began on theirMass Effectshow. Now, a third prominent gaming franchise is in line for a television series. Video game adaptations have become big business on television over the past decade.HBOhas hadmassive success withThe Last of Us, you know, if you consider 40+ Emmy nominations and great audience ratings as successful. Netflix has gotten into the video game adaptation craze with animated series likeArcane,Castlevania, andCyberpunk: Edgerunners....

Quick Links While the way players fight inDragon Age: The Veilguardhas changed drastically, the overarching flow of combat has remained more or less the same. Buffs and debuffs still play a big part in battles, and you’ll want to know what each effect does if you want to make the most out of your builds. Making proper use of status effects is going to be crucial if you’re playing thehardest difficulties inDragon Age: The Veilguard....

Summary Netflix will soon release the second season of its animated video game adaptationArcane: League of Legends. Following a three-year wait between seasons, plenty of fan theories have emerged about what’s to come inArcaneSeason 2, including questions about what the word “arcane” refers to in the TV series. Arcaneis set in the fantasy steampunk world of Runeterra, specifically in Piltover and its undercity. In the series, Piltover has become a city of progress thanks to an invention known as Hextech, which combines science and magic....