Tales of the Shire: How to Get a Fishing Rod (& How To Fish)

Quick Links Fishing inTales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Gameis one of the main ways players canget ingredients for the cooking minigame, in addition to foraging and farming. It’s an important minigame, and as you get better at fishing inTales of the Shire, you’ll catch tastier fish and unlock access to rarer species. To start fishing,Tales of the Shireplayers must get a Fishing Rod and complete a basic fishing quest for the main fisher-hobbit in Bywater: Old Noakes....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Paige Murray

The 5 Best Wuchang Mods (& How to Install Them)

Quick Links Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ core gameplay loop is fantastic, earning it a place among the best Soulslikes of 2025. That said, players, especially those on PC, like to use mods to customize the experience to suit their personal preferences. Fortunately,Wuchang: Fallen Feathersis made in Unreal Engine 5, a known quantity among modders. While certainly not the friendliest of engines for modding, those experienced in the field have a wealth of experience to fall back on owing to other UE5games likeBlack Myth: Wukong,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, andPalworld....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Raymond May

The Most Gothic Characters in One Piece

Summary The author ofOne Piece, Eiichiro Oda, loves to get pretty wacky and creative with his character designs, and it’s clear he’s pulled a lot of inspiration from many different styles and periods when creating many of the key individuals seen throughout the story. One such example is the gothic aesthetic, which is known for its dark, mysterious, and brooding style, which definitely relates to more than a few characters inOne Piece....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1297 words · Kristina Martinez

Weird PlayStation Bug Gives Elden Ring Player Over 100 Years of Playtime

Summary A strange bug on the PlayStation App has resulted in anElden Ringplayer recording 107 years of playtime in the mystical world of The Lands Between. This incredibly erroneous stat has amused theElden Ringcommunity online and elicited a number of different takes from them. Released in 2022,Elden Ringis an award-winning action RPG from renowned developer FromSoftware. It has steadily grown in popularity since its launch and continues to generate strong sales two years later, courtesy of the highly-ratedShadow of the ErdtreeDLC which rolled out in June 2024....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Joseph Acevedo

What's Going on With Marvel's Armor Wars?

Summary Following multiple box office misfires,Marvel Studioswas said to be taking the time to evaluate its slate. This, of course, included the previously announcedBlade, a film that has since been removed from the studio’s release calendar. However, fans are still eagerly awaiting news about the long-gestatingArmor Wars. The project, which was originally being developed as a Disney+ series, was said to be re-worked into a film forMarvel Studios. That does not appear to be happening any longer, though....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Shane Yang

Zenless Zone Zero: How To Enable (& Use) Manual Chain Attacks

Quick Links Chain Attacks have always been a core part of the combat experience inZenless Zone Zero. It’s a unique take on the tag mechanic commonly seen in fighting games, except it’s been adapted for a PvE action-RPG environment. Among the new additions inZenless Zone Zero’s 1.1patchis the ability to enable or disable Chain Attacks. Switching it to manual lets players exploit their DPS windows to the fullest. Using manual mode takes a bit of getting used to, and if you’ve accidentally turned this feature on, you may always turn it back off....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Mark Sanchez

'I Need to Get a Console First' Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Actor Charlie Cox Finally Wants to Play the Game

Charlie Cox, the actor behind the popularClair Obscur: Expedition 33character Gustave, has revealed that he now wants to play the hit RPG—though he needs to “get a console first” because he hasn’t played a game sinceSuper Mario 64. Although Cox already explained he’s not a gamer, it was still surprising that theClair Obscur: Expedition 33actor hasn’t tried out the immensely popular game he plays a crucial part in—though that’s about to change....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Jeremy Knight

15 Years Ago, Limbo Kickstarted a Longstanding Platform Tradition

15 years ago, developer Playdead’sLimbolaunched for the Xbox 360 on June 29, 2025, introducing players to a world that balanced a dark atmosphere with cute, cartoonish aesthetics. Since then,Limbohas had a variety of ports to other consoles and PC, expanding the game’s reach. The story follows an unnamed boy who is in search of his sister in a purgatory-like world, and while its art style conveys a sense of playfulness, the game takes players on a bleak journey....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Heather Morales

5 Open-World Games to Play This Weekend (August 1)

It’s hard to believe, but July is already over and August is here, which means summer has almost come to a close. For some, that heralds the coming of the fall semester and heading back to school, which makes the upcoming weekend a perfect time to dive into a newopen-world game. The bestopen-world gamesoffer players expansive worlds to get lost in and craft their own stories, and some of them even get the brain working in ways that could prove beneficial, whether bracing for the fast-approaching school year or not....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Timothy White

7 Best Open-World Games That Started As PC Exclusives

Summary Open-worldgames offer players vast possibilities in amazingly large areas full of life, side quests, and many things to discover. No matter the topic, everything pairs well with this genre, thanks to its versatility. Given their sheer size, open worlds are typically designed to cover as many platforms as possible, but this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, developers decide to keep certain titles exclusive to PC or release them first for that platform and then for consoles and mobile....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Joshua Peterson

All Clothing Shops in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Prices, Items, & Locations)

Pokemon Scarlet & Violetis a massive game that allows players to truly explore an open-world version of thePokemonuniverse. It offers tons of hours of gameplay, and the DLCs add even more to it (such as secret clothing options). While exploring the world, playerscan find and purchase clothing accessories to customize their character.Here is a breakdown of every clothing shop in the game and what it sells. All Shops, Their Locations, & Items In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Here’s a breakdown of each shop, where it is, and what they sell....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Jeffrey Boyer

Analyst Narrows Down Nintendo Switch 2 Release Window, Price Range

Summary TheNintendo Switch 2will be released in the sub-$500 price range, according to a newly shared industry expert analysis. The same report also narrows down the release window ofNintendo’s much-anticipated console. Nintendo has previously confirmed that theSwitch 2 will be announced before the end of its current fiscal year, which concludes on Jul 12, 2025. The Japanese gaming giant did not elaborate on when it actually plans to release the device....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Casey Roberts

Battlefield 2042 Releases New Update for November 2024

Summary Battlefield 2042is due to receive a new update next week that aims at fixing a handful of small issues to do with the game’s customization menus, among other things. The final season ofBattlefield 2042, Season 7: Turning Point, came to an end earlier this year. Despite the game no longer being supported with new seasons, developer DICE is continuing to updateBattlefield 2042as it works toward the next game in EA’s popular multiplayer shooter franchise....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Sandra Alexander