Don't Sleep on Lake on Xbox Game Pass

What makesLakespecial is that it’s not an adventure or story from the perspective of a teen or a young adult, but rather a middle-aged woman. Meredith is house-sitting for her parents back in the small hometown that she left 22 years prior. While in town, she covers her dad’s mail route. It may not be an intense roguelite or a gripping thriller, but it’ll strike the same chord asUnpacking. RELATED:Indie Game Development is Now Costing Some Developers Millions of Dollars...

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Bradley Norris

Final Fantasy 12: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Fran

Fans ofFinal Fantasy 12would fondly remember the charming Balthier and his airship, the Strahl. However, technical gamers would also not miss the grace and versatility of Fran, the viera partner of Balthier throughout their journey in Ivalice. Whereas Balthier specialized with the gun, Fran could wield almost any weapon she desired. And in anyFinal Fantasygame, a character who can use any weapon has a considerable edge as battles became more difficult in theSquare Enixstory....

July 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1350 words · Jason Welch

Final Fantasy: 5 Ways Lightning Is Just Like Cloud (& 5 Ways She's Unique)

TheFinal Fantasyfranchise is full to the brim with memorable characters, with a lucky few being considered to be some of the most iconic characters in gaming.The series is one of the first few mainstream titlesto push full-blown fantasy stories with a band of ragtag yet complex heroes, and it has continued with this trend in some style.Final Fantasy VIIis perhaps the most memorable in this regard, with the entire cast being amazing in every sense of the word....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Victor Peterson

Fire Emblem Engage: Most Hyped Reveals In The Trailer

Fire Emblem: Engageis the 17th and newest installment in theFire Emblemfranchise that’s planned to be released on the Nintendo Switch exclusively in early 2023. AfterFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesin 2022, fans had been waiting patiently for a new mainline game, which they hadn’t gotten since 2019’sFire Emblem: Three Houses. RELATED:Beloved Characters Who Will Appear In Fire Emblem Engage A trailer dropped in the September 2022 Nintendo Direct that announcedFire Emblem: Engageand showcased some interesting elements and core mechanics of the game, some that are entirely brand-new inFire Emblemhistory....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Melissa Peterson

Ghostrunner 2: All Artifacts & Where to Find Them

In the cyberpunk world ofGhostrunner 2,players are not only challenged by intense combat and parkour sequences but also have the opportunity to collect various items scattered throughout the game. Artifacts are one of themany collectibles that players can findinGhostrunner 2. Unfortunately, most artifacts are pretty easy to miss as they are usually located in hidden places. Read on to learn where tofind all collectiblesinGhostrunner 2. Where to Find All Collectibles in Ghostrunner 2 Chapter 1 In the first chapter ofGhostrunner 2,Uninvited Guests, players can find five artifacts....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Amy Kirby

God of War Fan Has Perfect Name For Their Newborn Baby

One avidGod of Warfan shared his love for the series by selecting the perfect name for his newborn child.God of Waris the long-running action-adventure video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation brand.God of Warhas had a long history with the PlayStation brand, dating back to theoriginal release ofGod of Waron the PlayStation 2. God of Warfor PlayStation 4 started anew era for theGod of Warseriesas players follow a more mature Kratos as he tackles the trials of parenthood with his son while attempting to honor his late wife....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Brandi Wright

Grounded: Great Oak Beacon Location

Upon arriving at the Oak Lab inGrounded, players will encounter BURG.L, a robot that will give fans access to ASL Terminals. These terminals serve as a source for quests that award Raw Science, and one such quest tasks players with completing the trail marker at the Great Oak Beacon. For those fans that may be struggling to address this quest, this guide contains details on the location of the Great Oak Beacon inGroundedand explains what should be done when it is reached....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jessica Fuentes

Gunfire Reborn: Best Qing Yan Build

Even though most players enjoy simple “shoot ‘em up” games, some gamers enjoy sophisticatedFPSgames that allow players to customize their characters with skills and weapons.Gunfire Rebornis a fun yet difficult FPS that gamers enjoy playing since it has a wide array of enemies, weapons, and heroes to choose from. But, players that wish to reach the end of a match will need to carefully think about what Ascension skills and weapons to use, especially since enemies become increasingly difficult to beat....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Rachel Patton

H.R. Giger's Influence on Video Games

Despite being a vital component of the industry, artists aren’t often given the credit they deserve in the video game landscape, and it’s even rarer for a singular artist to be thrust into the spotlight.H.R. Giger, however, was an exception to the rule. Born in 1940, Hans Ruedi Giger studied architecture and industrial design at a Zurich art school, all the while developing his own unique style of art. Blending machines and organic life together, thisBiomechanical stylewould go on to influence a plethora of games over the years....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Mariah Harris

Halo Infinite: Tips For The Cliffhanger Map

WithHalo Infinite’s Season 3: Echoes Within update, 343 Industries released three new maps for multiplayer modes. Oasis is a large BTB-appropriate map, while Chasm is a more traditional close-quarters,arena-typemap. Cliffhanger is somewhere between the two. It’s suitable for Arena matches, but open and feels significantly larger than Chasm. It’s a great map that works well for arena matches and looks fantastic, and could well become a favorite forHalo Infinitefans. However, it can be hard for players to familiarize themselves fully with any new map....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · Tyler Gutierrez

Honkai: Star Rail 2.2 Leak Reveals New Toughness Mechanic

Summary Some enemies inHonkai: Star Railwill reportedly have multiple layers of Toughness, as stated by a prominent leaker.Honkai: Star Railhas a combat mechanic that requires players to deplete the enemy’s Toughness bar, which is displayed above its HP bar, to trigger the Break Effect. When this bar is fully exhausted, the enemy enters the Broken state, and players can utilize its elemental weakness to deliver a massive amount of damage....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Justin Peterson

Is 2022 The Year of the Resident Evil 4 Remake?

Spanning over decades,Resident Evilhas managed to become one of the most iconic survival horror franchises in gaming. Although the series has its highs and lows, the series has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity following the release ofResident Evil 7, which returned to the franchise’s roots by embracing tense horror elements while innovating by making use of a first-person perspective. During this period, Capcom also released remakes ofResident Evil 2andResident Evil 3, and they were both exceptionally well-received by both fans and critics....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Eric Larson

Kingdom Hearts: 10 Ways Sora Changes Throughout The Series

Kingdom Heartsis known for many things. It is one of the most compelling crossovers of all time due to its combination of Disney and Square Enix franchises. It has a convoluted story and deep lore that players can get lost in, and it has some of the greatest characters in gaming. The main character of the series, Sora, is no exception in many fans' hearts. RELATED:Kingdom Hearts: 15 Best Quotes Of Sora Sora has changed a lot over the years....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Julie Duran