Why the Thalmor Should Take Center Stage in The Elder Scrolls 6

Summary WithStarfieldout the door after eight years of development, Bethesda recently announced thatThe Elder Scrolls 6is finally in full production. That said, the game likely won’t be released until 2026 or later and will be anXbox and PC exclusive, which is bad news for many fans. Still, others will undoubtedly be excited byThe Elder Scrolls' first new AAA single-player experience since 2021. 15 or more years between games is a long time, especially since a few of the things set up in 2011 never got a proper payoff....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · John Wright

World of Warcraft Has a Villain Problem

World of Warcraftplayers have finally defeated The Jailer and brought peace to the Shadowlands in the latest raid, The Sepulcher of the First Ones. As The Jailer died, he declared that the cosmos would not be ready for what is to come. His entire plan, his entire reason for existing, was to reshape reality with him in charge so that he could save everyone. While this is a noble and flawed mission, it is not the first time that aWorld of Warcraftvillain has had this goal....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · James Santana

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Adding Casual Queue, Duelist Cup PvP Event

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel’s surprise launch in January took the world by storm as the digital card game saw instant success. The online simulator for the massively popularonline card game quickly surpassed four million downloadswithin just two weeks of its stealth release. Konami has regularly introduced new packs into the game, with each monthly update bringing a set of new cards. Now, Konami has revealed that an upcoming update will add one of the fanbase’s most highly requested features....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Kenneth Adams

10 Things You Didn't Know About The First Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas become a smash hit for the Nintendo Switch. Yet, it was the lesser-known, and more obscure Nintendo 64 romp from Japan two decades ago - which was later ported toGameCube- which started it all. This delightful lifestyle sim may look simple to the modern eye, especially compared toNew Horizons. Yet, this originator holds a subtle complexity and appealing charm that’s rarely matched. As one might expect with an older game that’s as unique as this, the originalAnimal Crossinghas its share of bizarre trivia and unique details surrounding it....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Jeremy Ramsey

7 Hidden Secrets Many Players Still Haven't Found In Metroid Dread

For years, fans waited for the nextMetroidexperience. WhileMetroid Prime 4still feels like a fairy tale,Metroid Dreadis here with a masterful combination of classic gameplay and new content.Metroid Dreadkeeps many aspects of the franchise’s DNA, and this includes secret collectibles. It wouldn’t be a trueMetroidgame without missile tanks and energy tanks hidden in obscure places — or sometimes in obvious ones. RELATED:Metroid Dread: How To Get The Phantom Cloak Early (Spider Magnet Skip)...

June 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Tammy Kim

A Lucky Gamer Manages to Grab a PlayStation VR2 Days Ahead of the Official Launch

A PlayStation fan was beside themselves with excitement after finding thePlayStation VR2for sale in a local store just over a week ahead of the launch of Sony’s feature-packed VR headset. VR fans were able to find out what all is included with the next-gen headset when Sony released anofficial PlayStation VR2 unboxing videoearlier this week, but most gamers will have to wait until the official release on February 22 to try the device for themselves....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Ronald Turner

Amazon Committed to Fighting Bots in New World, Has Already Banned Thousands of Accounts

In the months since its release, Amazon Game Studios’New Worldhas been as controversial as it has been commercially successful. Players may already be familiar with the game’s usual selection of issues, which include bugs, questionable game design, and problems with server transfers. However,New Worldhas recently begun suffering from overwhelming numbers of bots–a problem that’s gotten bad enough that Amazon has explicitly committed to fighting it. Bots are found in an increasing number of video games, butNew Worldplayers have noticed a swell of high-level bots swarming the game of late....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Christine Gonzalez

Best Palaces In Persona 5

Summary Persona 5is a one-of-a-kind experience, seamlessly blendingclassic JRPG combat mechanicswith some of the most memorable characters in gaming, all within an incredibly stylish acid jazz noir-inspired package. First released in the United States on June 02, 2025, it later got an updated re-release in the form ofPersona 5 Royalon Jul 23, 2025. The dungeons inP5, or “palaces,” offer up a unique setting for the Phantom Thieves to infiltrate. As the team embarks on their quest to steal hearts and right societal wrongs, they’re plunged into twisted, albeit iconic, representations of their target’s psyche....

June 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2135 words · Geoffrey Russell

Best RPGs That Only Give Players One Weapon

Summary Role-playing gamesare one of the broadest genres in video games, covering a variety of sub-genres. Because progression is such an important part of role-playing games, it’s extremely common for RPGs - especially older games andmore traditional CRPGs- to have a variety of equipment that players can find and equip. It’s not uncommon for action RPGs, for example, to grant players hundreds of weapons over the course of any one playthrough....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Morgan Kelly

Best Things About Boba Fett In Star Wars Legends

It might not seem like it to some casual or newStar Warsfans, but Boba Fett is one of the most influential characters in the franchise. He’s the silent bounty hunter whose face remained hidden for most of his existence in the mythos. He was actually supposed to be a write-off who got killed due to Han Solo’s clumsiness but that kind of death didn’t do him justice. RELATED:Star Wars: Coolest Lightsabers In The Franchise, Ranked So theStar WarsLegends (non-canon official fiction) brought him back in the most honorable way....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1266 words · Anthony Ellis

Biggest Gaming News of the Week: 8/31/21/5/21

In this week’s roundup of the biggest video game news, PlayStation’s planning its 2021 showcase, while Game Boy games may be coming to Nintendo Switch Online. Game Rant has compiled some of the biggest gaming news stories from this past week together into a concise post for fans and enthusiasts to stay up to date on the most important events in the industry per week. Highlighting the most relevant stories, this list is not inherently and totally objective, and will not contain every news story this week....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Donald Spence

Boruto: Scientific Ninja Tools, Explained

Ninja Tools are a staple in theNarutouniverse, playing a significant role in terms of aiding shinobi combat. With the continuation of the franchise in the form ofBoruto: Naruto Next Generations, many elements of the series further developed and became more refined,with ninja tools being no different. With overall advancements in technology in the shinobi world, ninja tools evolved into their futuristic counterparts – Scientific Ninja Tools. As the name suggests, Scientific Ninja Tools are technologically advanced weapons that have been based on their traditional counterparts....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Allison Long

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Lobby Works Together To Help This Player Grind Out Riot Shield Kills

Grinding out camos inCall of Duty: Modern Warfarecan be a tedious and exhausting experience. The challenges are time consuming and not every match allows players a fair chance to complete them.Modern Warfarefans are sometimes left struggling through each challenge and searching for any shortcut to make the grind less painful. Out of alltheModern Warfareweaponsto grind out, the Riot Shield is infamously hard. The defensive item is not normally used to kill enemies and players are left turtling through each match hoping to catch any player off guard for single elimination....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Sarah Clark