Here’s one last look at the kraken in Sea of Thieves before launch

I wonder how long it’ll take before the first crew slays it We want what we can’t have and boy do I want to fight the kraken inSea of Thieves. Rare has been teasing the monster for some time now, offering quick peeks here and there in promotional videos. Today marks our best (official) look at the beast yet, which is fitting: it’s launch-trailer day. Aside from the kraken, the video also has a dash of player and ship customization....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Crystal Thompson

Heroes of the Storm’s Alarak is a straightforward assassin with a cool personality

Another skill-based hero A powerful assassin with a skill-based kit and a Cthulu-themed skin, voiced byJohn de Lancie? Say no more, Blizzard! At this point I’m just glad we’re getting atrueassassin. In the past we’ve seen [albeit fun] “assassins” that have had more wave-clearing potential to the point where they’re almost specialists, but Alarak (from theStarCraftuniverse) truly is built from the ground up to embody the very idea of killing other heroes....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Zachary Ibarra

How to build a newly buffed M16 loadout for Warzone

A recent update forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3andWarzoneimproved the old M16 a lot. Although the M16 isn’t from the current version of the game, some older guns are still receiving updates. The burst rifle still isn’t good enough to take over as the new meta, but the best M16 loadout is worth trying if you’re interested. Modern Warfare 2 M16 gets buffed in Season 3 update The April 16update forWarzoneseason 3 improved the M16in a few ways....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Casey Smith

How to get Shark Head bait in Fisch

The Shark Head bait will be your best friend when it comes to grabbing the biggest catches inFisch, but finding it can be a big challenge in itself. As it’s of Mythical rarity, Shark Head bait can be extremely difficult to find. It’s going to be an equally expensive item as well, although you’ll make up your resources quickly by using the item. Let’s take a look at how you can get this Mythical bait in Fisch....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Sarah Kelly

Klei Entertainment ‘looking’ into Don’t Starve on Vita

It would be a perfect union Don’t Starvewas a pleasant surprise. Not only was the art direction wonderfully macabre, but it also provided one of the best survival experiences of 2013. As it gears up to hit consoles in the form of the PlayStation 4, one fan spoke up on Twitter and asked if a Vita report was possible. To the surprise of many, Klei didn’t deny the request, stating that they were “focusing on getting [the] PS4 [version] out first,” but they would be “looking at if it’s possible to do....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Victoria Miller

Leaked Grand Theft Auto V bug log references PC version

Patience More evidence of thelong-rumored PC portofGrand Theft Auto Vhas appeared and, okay, can we just get an official announcement already? A leaked Rockstar bug report makes numerous references to issues specifically relating to a PC version as well as a “lastgen” toggle and DirectX 11. You can see the document for yourselfover here. Considering what modders wereable to accomplishwithGrand Theft Auto IV‘s PC release, I’d be all over this. GTA Vwith all the bells and whistles is something I actively want to experience....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Jenny Dodson

Live show: Mash Tactics is a Heroes’ Paradise

King Foom is about to wrap his hands around a mail-order lightsaber, and wrap up this week of “Sudafest”. It’s Travis Touchdown’s turn to take the spotlight inNo More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradisetoday onMash Tactics. This is one of those must-play games, so if you haven’t played it, come see what all the fuss is about. Oh, and also tune in to see Foom wank his Move controller a bunch. Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Richard Dickerson

Maybe Square Enix can recoup FFXV costs with its multi-thousand dollar clothing line

Surprisingly not April Fools related Yesterday, we learned thatFinal Fantasy XVwould have to sell 10 million to break even (read: doubleMetal Gear Sold V‘s sales). But I think I know how the company might be able to make all of it back. You with me? How about this…Miles FinchOverpriced clothing! Yes, for the low, low cost of $1,442 fromJapanese fashion company Roen, you may dress like Noctis, with a full top, bottom, designer pair of gloves, and $30 socks....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Erica Beasley

Monster Hunter: World looks crisp with the high-res texture pack

And there’s a new anti-aliasing option Right on cue, Capcom has released aHigh-Resolution Texture PackforMonster Hunter: Worldon PC. It’s a separate download on Steam, and it’s free, so as long as you have the right hardware, it’s that simple. Here’s a comparison of the game running with and without the high-res textures: As for system requirements, they’re not necessarily as demanding as I thought they might be. Minimum Recommended Even if your system isn’t up to the task, you don’t have to feel totally left out....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · James Davis

MW3 and Warzone Season 3 Week 4 Weekly Challenges and how to complete them

Prepare to tackle the new Weekly Challenges ofMW3andWarzoneSeason 3 Week 4. Each objective brings you one step closer to the coveted Jak Revenger Kit, an invaluable Aftermarket Part tailor-made forBP50 wielders. All MW3 Season 3 Week 4 Weekly Challenges Season 3 Week 4 challenges inMW3can be a bit daunting with terms like Alternate Ammo and Hipfire Kills. But fear not; we’re here to demystify these objectives for you. The Weekly Challenges shown above primarily involve various attachments in the Gunsmith....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Amanda Sanchez

Neo Geo adventure Top Hunter Roddy & Cathy hits modern consoles

Fun game. Terrible name. Another SNK classic joins the ACA range this week, asTop Hunter Roddy & Cathysees re-release on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The side-scrolling action adventure, originally released for the Neo Geo back in 1994, stars two intergalactic bounty hunters as they fight their way through a series of themed-planets. The game had several intriguing gimmicks, such as the options to leap between planes alaFatal Fury, and special attacks that could be unleashed via joystick combinations, ala… erm…Fatal Fury....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Elizabeth Green

NES Zelda in a Doom mod? Sure, I’ll take it

It’s dangerous to go alone, take a health pack I always find myself going back toDoomevery so often. AnyDoomreally, including the fantastic new entry, evenDoom 3if it’s heavily modded with old school-tinted maps in tow. Although Catacomb 3-D was my first real “grown-up shooter,”Doomreally solidified the formula and made me a life-long fan with its sprawling level designs. That’s why I’m immediately down to clown around with thisLegend of Zelda: Total Conversionmod forDoom, which essentially morphs the original NES game into a first-person 8-bit dungeon crawler....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Nathan Valdez

New to Kingdom Come: Deliverance? This handy Story Recap brings you up to speed for the sequel

The sequel to 2018’sKingdom Come: Deliverance– conveniently calledKingdom Come: Deliverance 2– will be dropping today. Now, it’s been a few years since the first game, so what if you’ve forgotten the story? Or, what if, like me, you’re not familiar with the original? Well, fear not. DeveloperWarhorse Studioshas evidently taken that into account by providing a handy Story Recap. Whether you’re new to the series or just need a reminder, the below 10-minute video will bring you up to speed, just in time for the sequel....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Lindsay Williamson