How Fallout: Ashfall Seeks to Buff New Vegas' SPECIAL Stats

Fallout:Ashfallis an upcoming mod based on the bones ofFallout:NewVegas.Fallout:Ashfallwas kickstarted in 2021 and has been in the works ever since, with members of its development team working to perfect the mod before release. In a recent interview, several members of the team including Project Lead Ashfall Dude, Level Design Lead Cellblock Psycho, Level Designer Fresh, and 3D Artist Doc Peppers spoke to Game Rant about some of the newest features in theFallout: New Vegasmod....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Beth Freeman

Is Hades 2 Early Access Worth It?

The talented development team at Supergiant Games has finally releasedHades 2in Early Access (unfortunately, it’s available for PC only). You can go toHades 2’sSteamorEpic Games Storeproduct page to purchase the game for $29.99. The big question on people’s minds right now, however, iswhetherHades 2is worth paying for in its early access state. For those unaware, a game that releases in early access just means that it’s not fully complete yet—-there’s missing content such as story stuff, character designs, items, and other things that we actually aren’t even sure about yet....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Gregory Walker

It’s Time for a New Assassin’s Creed Competitor

Summary It can be argued thatAssassin’s Creedhas been leading the gaming industry when it comes to historical action-adventure titles. One of the biggest selling points ofany upcomingAssassin’s Creedgameis the setting, combined with satisfying and low-stakes action-adventure gameplay. With severalAssassin’s Creedgames on the horizon, it might be time for another developer to enter the arena and offer an alternate experience. There have been games inspired by theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, with notable examples including 2020’sGhost of Tsushima....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Jodi Benson

Jumbo Life-Sized Lucario Pokemon Posable Plush Revealed

ThePokemonfranchise has seen plenty of merchandise produced over the years. Most of them usually are accessories, with others being plushies based on some of the fan-favorites from the series. Many of these are sold throughthe Pokemon Centerwebsite, with stores across the world from Japan to the United States. The merchandise sold through these retailers is usually high-quality, especially being officially managed by The Pokemon Company. The latest merchandise sees a life-sized version of a staple ofPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, Lucario....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Andrew Hunter

Monster Hunter Rise: Best Healing Items & How To Craft Them

When monsters lurk in the land, it’s up to hunters to step up and take the lead in hunting them. As theMonster Hunterseries proved, hunting monsters can become quite the adrenaline-pumping activity to do with friends. WhileMonster Hunter Risepaved the way for modernMonster Hunteraction on the Nintendo Switch, players shouldn’t be reckless with their hunters as they stalk their prey in the hunt. One wrong mishap can chunk off a huge portion of a hunter’s Health, and that’s a huge no-no when facing tougher foes....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Kathleen Collins

New World: Pros & Cons Of A Hatchet Build

Players like RPGs and MMOs because of the customization options. Slaying and raiding are great, but glamour is definitely a part of the genre. Some games the concept to a dizzying degree, but others take a different view and ignore the fantasy aesthetic for something more realistic.New World,for example, is an MMORPG based on an alternate reality of the real world, specifically in the Era of Exploration that defined the 17th and 18th century....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Jessica Harris

One Piece Chapter 1117: Vegapunk's Message Ends

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for chapter 1117 of One Piece, “A,” by Eiichiro Oda, translated by Stephen Paul, and lettered by Vanessa Satone, now available in English from MangaPlus. One Piecereturned from its 2-week break earlier today and delivered an incredibly emphatic chapter. Fans were extremely excited to see the series return, and this time around, the excitement went through the roof because Oda tackledthe final bits of Vegapunk’s message, and at the same time, some exciting events pertaining to the Five Elders as well....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Jessica Woods

One Piece: Strongest Devil Fruit Users In The Final Saga

Summary The Final Saga ofOne Piecehas started on a high note. The Egghead arc has provided fans with plenty of revelations that pertain to the biggest names in the world. It also had multiple exhilarating fights that kept fans on the edge of their seats. From these battles, one thing was evident: the Final Saga is going to surpass all previous Sagas inOne Piece. With so many weak characters already being weeded out, the stakes will continue to increase....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Tina Martin DVM

Pokemon Fan Designs Fire-Type Mudkip

APokemonplayer has created a Fire-Type version of the starter pocket monster Mudkip. Gamers like to take Game Freak’s various creatures and give them new designs based on alternate Typings. This has led to many interestingType changes for variousPokemon, as players imagine what could be. Mudkip was first introduced inPokemon Ruby and Sapphireand was theWater-Type starterfor that generation. Fans of the series love the pocket monster, going as far as to create a meme around the creature....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Tracy Li

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Will Have Co-Op Raid Battles

With only a few months left until the highly-anticipated release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, The Pokemon Company has been giving fans plenty of reasons to get excited about the franchise’s next generation. Earlier this week, thePokemondeveloper announceda “Pokemon Presents” broadcastwith the presentation set to bring even more news about the new games. Alongside new characters and new Pokemon, the stream revealed a fan-favorite feature fromPokemon Sword and Shieldwould be returning....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Julia Anthony

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Paradox Pokemon Are Gen 9's Fossil Pokemon

The latestPokemongeneration has fully arrived after being tested in the distant past ofPokemon Legends: Arceus. Players have been charting their own journeys through the open world ofPokemon ScarletandViolet, and by many accounts those paths were worth traveling. WhilePokemon ScarletandViolethave been kneecapped by a host of technical issues, the strength of their core ideas enabled many a trainer to push through those barriers and greatly enjoy the games. It helps thatPokemon ScarletandVioletare making an old formula feel fresh....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Natasha Gentry

Project Zomboid: How To Hotwire A Car

Project Zomboid, the isometric zombie survival title from The Indie Stone, has recently received one of its biggest updates ever. The game has had a long and rocky development, beginning life as a tech demo all the way back in 2011. Despite a series of setbacks,Project Zomboidhas continued to grow over that time, adding more depth and content to the immersive survival mechanics. RELATED:Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies - How To Complete Forsaken’s Secret Race...

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Carol Kirk

Red Dead Online Adds XP Bonuses for Bounty Hunters

In this week’sRed Dead Onlineupdate, bounty hunters are getting some extra incentives to go search out wanted criminals. Outlaw Pass Number 4 ends this week, and developer Rockstar Games is adding some more reasons for players to continue the grind toward Rank 100. Last week’s update awardeddouble XP and cash bonuses in Most Wanted, one of the PvP modes inRed Dead Online. This week bounty hunters will receive 2,000 XP for completed bounties, along with a few other additional bonuses over the next seven days....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Edward Perez