Summary The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas been released for many years, leaving many players to haveplayed the RPG countless timesover as they wait for the release of the next game in theElder Scrollsfranchise. While some players may have decided to move onto different titles as they wait, others have continued to explore the world ofSkyrimas the Dragonborn. Those that continue to playSkyrimmay be running out of ideas to keep this role-playing game feeling fresh as they play it more and more, and therefore, these are some great ways to shake up a player’s next playthrough ofSkyrim....

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer has experienced a weird glitch that led to their farmer walking on water. If that weren’t odd enough on its own, theStardew Valleyplayer quickly learned that their farmer was trapped on the small lake they were walking on. Stardew Valleyhas many bodies of water in it, and most of them can be fished in.Setting up crab potsto passively capture creatures and items is also a possibility, but fans might want to take some care, as it seems that there’s an issue with crab pots that could lead to this particular problem....

Quick Links The base version ofMonster Hunter Wildsfeatures 29 species of large monsters, with more set to beadded through post-launch DLC. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, forcing players to think carefully about how they set themselves up for the hunt. Many can be found in multiple regions, but this isn’t the case for all of the monsters inMonster Hunter Wilds. Some can only be found in one specific location, so players will also need to know where they can find each monster if they plan on hunting them....

With less than a month before release, the hype forWWE 2K25is already at an all-time high. The previews ofWWE 2K25’s roster and exciting features, such as The Island, have been a great indication that this installment will offer something fresh for longtime fans. What’s left to showcase now will be any post-launch additions that will likely be introduced via DLCs for the rest of the year, which could include unexpected playable wrestlers....

Summary WWE 2K25’s controversial The Island mode is stirring up even more dissension from the wrestling game’s fan base with a report that it’s tied to a local save file. That revelation has plenty ofWWE 2K25players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S concerned about the safety of their hard-earned or purchased in-game cosmetics and upgrades. Therelease date forWWE 2K25’s Standard Editionis set for March 14, but those who purchased the upgraded Deadman Edition or Bloodline Edition have been able to get in since midnight EST on March 7....

Summary The Witcherfranchise’s latest video game has left some fans of the Netflix show pining for something new on the streaming end, and the latest addition to theWitcherIP is sure to be an answer to those prayers down the line. The Witcheris one of the most well-loved fantasy franchises in the world, with Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s series of fantasy novels growing into a full-on multimedia empire in no small part thanks to their popularity in the English-speaking market and the highly successful video game series from CD Projekt Red....

Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedhas been near the top of the list when it comes to the most anticipated games of 2025, and that’s all thanks to its honorable ambitions and the esteemed work of itsOuter Worldsdeveloper. Since it was first unveiled,Avowedhas presented itself as a classic take on the fantasy RPG formula, with narrative roots deep in Obsidian’sPillars of Eternityseries, a vivid, colorful, and imaginative world for players to discover, and action-packed combat designed to keep them on their toes....

Quick Links Obsidian’s fantasy action RPGAvowedoffers a lot of variety inhow players can approach combatand builds. Though the number of classes inAvowedis relatively limited, there’s a lot of depth to each of the three class ability trees and how players can build into them. InAvowed, classes are sorted intothree distinct ability treescontaining skills for a Fighter, Ranger, or Wizard playstyle. Though you can specialize in one of these threeAvowedclass trees, it’s also easy to multiclass inAvowedto create a build that mixes and matches abilities from all three class ability trees....

Summary In the olden days, the RPG was the domain of slow-paced table-top action where seconds of combat could take hours to resolve. However, with video games, things changed, and the action RPG is all about taking the deep customization of the RPG genre and mixing it with the punchy high-octane gameplay of the best action games. Whether it be top-down looter RPGs with massive amounts of enemies or RPGs that require a sharp mind and even sharper reaction times, there are plenty of brilliant action RPGs with deep customization options....

Summary Capcom’s immensely popularMonster Hunterseries first debuted back in 2004, and with the franchise at an all-time peak with the release ofMonster Hunter Wilds, it feels like the perfect opportunity to reflect on the games that led up to this point. While the gameplay, maps, and monsters between games have all been compared many times over, one aspect which often goes overlooked is the art covers, which provide players with a glimpse into the adventure before they even push start....

Summary Open-world games are incredibly popular because, at their most fundamental level, they sell the greatest fantasy of going out into the world with total freedom and doing whatever players want. How can that feeling of freedom be enhanced? Well, supernatural abilities are a great place to start! Whether it’s a massive gacha icon with a diverse and considered magic system or a superhero fantasy that blends the magic and superpowers, there are loads of games out there that cater to the open-world supernatural superpowered fantasy....

Summary The mechanics of RPG games vary as wildly between titles as their narratives or graphical styles do. How a game flows, how player characters move through the world, and what they can do to interact with the world - it might seem subtle, but these things contribute to a title’s identity as muchas the settingor the combat. Almost every game that featuresmagic or sci-fi techin the last two or three decades has featured fire as an element that can be manipulated and weaponized, but each game frames fire through different mechanics....

Summary SinceIron Mandebuted in 2008, thesuperhero genrehas largely dominated the international box office, with relatively few missteps or outright flops. However, financial underperformance has always been a possibility, especially in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the landscape, forcing studios to experiment with streaming releases—often with mixed results. Additionally, growing superhero fatigue has become a major talking point, influencing how modern audiences perceive and engage with these films. To assess what qualifies as a box office flop, we’ll rely on standard industry metrics....