Why Avowed Wasn't at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase

Back in July 2020, Obsidian Entertainment gave an exciting first look at its upcoming RPG,Avowed. Not only did it give off majorSkyrimvibes, but it’s set in Eora—thePillars of Eternityuniverse. Fans have been eager to learn more about it for quite some time, as well as more about Obsidian’s other in-development games:The Outer Worlds 2and Project Pentinment. Many fans were hoping for a little something at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, and it seems Microsoft and Obsidian have delivered–but notAvowed....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Deborah Wood

10 Best Action Games With Underpowered Playable Characters

Very often, video games don’t present their players with enough of a challenge when it comes to the playable character development and the amount of power these characters have in the game world. The main characters in the vast majority ofaction titlesout there are all-powerful, almost messianic figures, who are more than capable of saving the world, even right at the start of their adventure. RELATED:Best Survival Horror Games Of The Last Generation Every now and then, however, a game comes up that does away with the trope of the main character being an experienced, capable adventurer....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1367 words · David Mcdonald

American Horror Story Season 12: When Will Part 2 Premiere?

Summary After the shocking first five episodes ofAmerican Horror Storyseason 12: part 1, fans were eager to watch part 2.American Horror Story: Delicatetells the eerie and engaging story ofpregnant actress Anna Victoria Alcott (Emma Roberts)navigating this unique time while realizing that her life could be in danger. Like previous seasons ofthe anthology TV series, the season features a large cast including Kim Kardashian, Leslie Grossman, Billie Lourd, Cara Delevigne, Matt Czuchry, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Annabelle Dexter-Jones....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Daniel Kelly Jr.

Aquaman 2 Star Says Black Manta Set To Have A Bigger Role

When Aquaman 2 arrives, it’s going to be bringing Black Manta back with it and this time, the character is going to be quite a bit more filled out. That’s the assertion from the actortasked with playing Black Mantain both films, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Black Manta has long been one of the most famous foes ofAquamanin the comics and over the years, he’s taken many forms. In the first Aquaman film, however, he was largely just a stumbling block on the way to the real foes for the King of the Deep....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Kelly Goodwin

Best Characters In Broforce

Summary Made by the South Africa-based studio Free Lives,Broforceis a run & gunner packed to the brim with stars, stripes, eagles, ‘Murica, and a whole host of parodies based on classic action heroes. It started as a game jam demo in 2012 before reaching the PC in 2015, the PS4 in 2016, the Switch in 2018, then the Xbox One on August 8th, 2023, alongside the “Broforce Forever” update. RELATED:Indie Games That Would Make Surprisingly Great Movies It provides more levels with new challenges, new bosses, and new Bros to play with, like the fly-human hybrid mutant Seth Brondle, the guitar-swinging Desperabro, and Broffy the slayer of vampires....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1327 words · Jennifer Tucker

Best Starships In Mass Effect

Intergalactic travel has always been an incredible part of theMass Effectfranchise. With many incredible ships and stations, the game hassparked the imagination of countless peoplearound the world, allowing players to witness and even drive some of the most amazing flyers in the galaxy. RELATED:Mass Effect 1: How to Take Down a Thresher Maw Every race has its own approach to building starships, each with its unique architecture and style incorporated into its vehicles....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Zachary Dunn

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season 5 Reloaded Proves That Outbreak Is Here To Stay

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warplayers finally know what can be expected from the back half of Season 5, as the roadmap for the midseason update has finally released.The upcoming Numbers eventhas been detailed, multiplayer will finally be getting demolition, and Judge Dredd is making his way to the in-game store. However, the Zombies content is particularly intriguing. As has been the case with most of the otherCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarSeasons, Survival is taking a backseat....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1200 words · Kathryn White

Diablo 4 is Smart Not to Repeat Destiny 2's Blunder at Launch

Back when not many details were officially known aboutDiablo 4and what it would entail exactly, fans of the series were hoping it would avoid the same pitfalls asDiablo 3and, more recently,Diablo Immortal. When it became clear thatDiablo 4was going to be a live-service game with constant content drops and no way to earn power by paying real money, many prospective players jumped on the hype train, relieved that it would be a new and refreshing experience....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Renee Reynolds

Elden Ring: Howl of Shabriri Incantation Location

WhenElden Ringwas released there were few PvP builds more feared than the Frenzied Flame build. The diversity and range of Frenzied Flame Incantations inElden Ringis vast - quite literally, as some can hit players across vast distances, while others like Howl of Shabriri are meant to be used point-blank. RELATED:Elden Ring: How To Find The Three Fingers Howl of Shabriri is a Madness-buildingIncantation of the Frenzied Flamefamily of spells that is best used against other players as most normal enemies throughoutElden Ringare immune to the effect....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Paul Parsons

Epic Games Store Update Adds New Features

TheEpic Games Storeis a continuous source of discussion in the PC gaming community. Epic Games is developing and adding requested features to theEpic Games Store, including one that competitor Steam already has. Every week, the Epic Games Store is refreshed with new releases and a rotating lineup of free games. Any PC gamer with an Epic Games account may log in and claim these games without even having to spend money....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Mike Pruitt

Game of Thrones: House Tully, Explained

The Noble Houses of Westeros provide most of the main characters ofGame of Thrones. Fans love to debate the rights and wrongs of their favorite family, but there are many more players in these continent-wide conflicts. The Starks and the Lannisters get all the attention, but the power of the silver trout has to count for something. House Tully might not be the mightiest, but they are the most agreeable....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Dr. Samuel Porter MD

Games That Defined The NES (That Weren't Made By Nintendo)

It is difficult to underestimate the importance of the original Nintendo Entertainment System, or the Famicom as it is known in Japan. After the video game industry crashed and burned following the Atari 2600’s decline, the console reestablished the medium as a mainstay in the home, with a massive library of classic titles that set numerous precedents games still follow to this day. Related:Classic NES Games That Still Look Amazing Today While Nintendo dominated the console with its first-party titles, many other companies released games that became just as essential to the catalog asSuper MarioorThe Legend of Zelda....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Mrs. Laurie Hill

Gears 5 Has 3-Player Co-Op for the Campaign, But There's A Catch

There has been some confusion surrounding the number of playable characters inGears 5’s story campaign. While it’s been reported in the past thatGears 5technically supports 3-player co-op in the campaign, it seems this detail has flown under the radar for many. However, the list ofGears 5achievements has been released today, confirming that there is in fact 3-player co-op for the campaign, with both the PC and Xbox One supporting 3-player split-screen....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Keith Smith