Monster Hunter Wilds’ Oilwell Basin Looks Like Most Unique Locale Yet

Monster Hunter Wildswill introduce players to Oilwell Basin, and it could turn out to be a stunning new location for the series. Considering how dynamic the world shown inMonster Hunter Wilds' trailers looked, it’s natural to expect some of the series' more exciting environments to date. Thankfully, early indications are holding up in that regard, with Oilwell Basin being a notable example of such. From the theme to the name, there’s a lot of potential for it to be one ofMonster Hunter Wilds' more thrilling locations....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Henry Clark

New Game is Like Skyrim Meets Stardew Valley

Summary Near Studios has recently announcedHawthorn, a game described by the developers as a mixture ofSkyrimandStardew Valley. BothSkyrimandStardew Valleyhave plenty of fans, so this new sandbox life sim will likely be an interesting pick for gamers who want a cozy experience with exploration elements. Hawthornwill be Near Studios’ first title. The recently formed US-based company has developers who previously worked for major studios such as BioWare, Bethesda, and Naughty Dog. The studio was co-founded by Heather Cerlan and Jason Richardson, who both worked at Bethesda, among other studios, and it seems that these developers intend to use their expertise to create a cozy sandboxexperience with strongSkyrimvibes....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Lynn Clark

New World Aeternum: Editions & Pre-order Bonuses

Quick Links With the relaunch ofNew WorldcomesAeternum, a new chance for Amazon’s first MMORPG to shine in new and surprising ways. With loads of content coming for players, and cross-platform servers, there will be new opportunities to enjoy this unique mix of survival with PvP and PvE-focused mechanics. Players might be wondering what kind of goodies are included in everypre-order edition for its new expansion. Players, especially those from PS5 and XboX, want to know what the game will look like, and what is in there for them if they buy any of its Editions....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Dawn Cruz

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #490 June 10, 2025

Connectionsis a short, challenging, daily word puzzle game. If you are looking to solve this one, you need to make four groups of the sixteen words, figuring out which words are inside of which category with only the words themselves as a clue. If you are stuck and running out of mistakes, and you already knowhow to play Connections, the article below will be the perfect helper for you. In this guide, you can find everything from little hints to big spoilers....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Philip Freeman

Nintendo Switch Online Adds 3 Free Game Trials for a Limited Time

Summary Nintendo is not done offering free game trials, though, and the company has announced that Nintendo Switch Online members can now download and tryA Little to the Left, Cursed to Golf,andVampire Survivorsat no additional cost. Trials of these three indie games will be available until June 24, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT, and players can download them by visiting the eShop listing for the game and clicking “Download” next to “Game Trials....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Michelle Sanders

Nvidia Stock Price Hits New High

Summary Nvidiastock has reached an all-time high of $143.71 per share after a week of volatility in the year-on-year reports of some of its main chip suppliers, with a few expecting considerable profits, and others presenting disheartening sales forecasts. For several years,Nvidiahas been at the forefront of the graphics card market for both gaming and professional purposes, supplying millions of tech aficionados and workstation owners with their advanced chipsets. Nvidia recently celebrated the25th anniversary of its GeForce 256 graphics card, which helped the brand begin to establish itself in the market and eventually become the behemoth it is today....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Jeremy Young

One Group of Hades 2 Characters Could Show Up in an Unexpected Role

The overarching theme ofHades 2is defeating time, with the Titan of Time Chronos himself taking over the Underworld and Olympus. Melinoe must fight the forces of Chronos with the help of the Gods and other deities in order to save her family and friends.Hades 2is still in early access, so fans will have to wait and see how Melinoe’s story will unfold in the future. Apart from Chronos, thelatestHades 2updateintroduces the Titan of Foresight, Prometheus, as the final boss in Olympus....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Dr. Ronald Shannon

Original Silent Hill 2 Director Praises the Remake

Summary Silent Hill 2fans recently got some added reassurance when the game’s original director, Masashi Tsuboyama, shared his approval of the upcoming remake. Tsuboyama expressed his happiness that a new generation of gamers will get to experience this eerie world in theSilent Hill 2remake. TheSilent Hill 2remake, developed by Bloober Team, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC. Bloober Team, known for its psychological horror games likeLayers of FearandThe Medium, took on the challenge of modernizingSilent Hill 2while staying true to its original themes....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Jeffrey Simon

Overwatch 2 Players Should Keep an Eye on These Sleeper Picks For Season 13

Overwatch 2Season 13 kicks off on October 15, featuring a spooky, magical-themed season titled “Spellbinder.” Players can look forward to Blizzard experimenting with 6v6 inOverwatch 2and a new Mythic Widowmaker skin. In addition to quality-of-life changes for maps like Dorado, Circuit Royale, and Havana there are quite a few updates to look forward to. Beyond cosmetics and map adjustments, the meta appears to be shifting with themidseason patch forOverwatch 2and the anticipated balance changes at the start of Season 13....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Melanie Wood

Persona 6 Can Take the Series' Superbosses to a New Level with One Change

ThePersonaseries is known for its challenging optional bosses, from the menacing, ever-approaching Reaper to tricky battles against previous protagonists. One recurring staple of the series is the ability to battle the game’s Velvet Room Attendant, who typically use a mix of high-level Personas and abilities. However,Persona 6could bring thisPersonatradition to the next level by allowing players to battle not just the Velvet Room’s newest attendant, but its master Igor himself....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Brian Phillips

Pokemon Fan Art Gives Lapras a Cosmic Makeover

Summary Just about anything goes when it comes to custom designs drawn up by creativePokemonfans, with one artist recently impressing many in the community with a stunning piece of art that brings a cosmic look to Lapras, the Transport Pokemon. This iconic Pokemon, first introduced in the Gen 1Pokemontitles, has never received any official evolutions or pre-evolutions, nor has it gotten much in the way of unique forms outside of a Gigantamax form exclusively in the Gen 8 games....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Carrie Phillips

Rainbow Galleria Lakitu Quiz Answers

If you are working your way through thesingle-player Party Planner Trek modeinSuper Mario Party Superstars, then you probably have already run intoLakitu. He appears on each of the five boards and will ask you a series of questions related to the current board. Thequizzes are always ten questions longand will reward players with Mini Stars (and decorations) for answering them all. This guide will coverLakitu’s questions and answers for the Rainbow Galleria board inSuper Mario Party Jamboree(the shopping mall level with multiple floors and escalators)....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Amanda Shelton

Resident Evil Fans Have New Way of Demanding a Code Veronica Remake

Summary SomeResident Evilfans have started taking signs to professional wrestling shows asking Capcom to develop aCode: Veronicaremake. Capcom has been especially focused remakingResident Evilgames since 2019’sResident Evil 2. In the five years since, it’s remade bothResident Evil 3andResident Evil 4, and word is that there are at least two moreREremakes in the pipeline. Reputable leakers have said that Capcom is currently working on remakes ofCode: VeronicaandResident Evil Zero. Still, fans have been anxious aboutCapcom potentially skippingCode: Veronicaever since theResident Evil 4remake was announced first despite taking place later in the timeline....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Roger Olson