Monster Hunter Rise: How to Forge the Icesteel Hammer

Monster Hunter Riseis rife with armor and weapons for players to craft. Some require unique materials while other require materials from the monsters that players will be hunting throughout the course of the game. The Icesteel Hammer is one in the latter category that was added withMonster Hunter Rise’s 2.0 update. Getting to Kushala Daora Most of the parts needed to craft the Icesteel Hammer are from Kushala Daora. Kushala Daora is an elder dragon that can manipulate the wind and haspopped up in theMonster Hunterseriesquite often....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Daniel Zuniga

Numerous Players Report Their PlayStation Network Accounts Have Been Suspended

Summary Many players are reporting that theirPlayStation Networkaccounts have been suspended indefinitely. Digital gaming is a huge part of the current generation. The premise of being able to save shelf space and reduce expenses in producing physical media has caused companies like Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony to push through with digital alternatives. However, a few concerns have been raised regarding going digital-only, specifically the possibility of inaccessibility in the future. In 2020,several PS5 users got bannedfor taking advantage of a PS Plus Collection loophole, which meant they also lost ownership of all the digital games they had....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Bethany Rojas

One Piece Episode 1093 Release Date

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Episode 1092, “Bonney’s Lamentation! Darkness Lurking on the Future Island” now streaming onCrunchyroll. One Piece Episode 1092 provided fans with more insight into what the Egghead arc might look like.CP0 made their appearanceinOne PieceEpisode 1092, and they were seen discussing their plan to assassinate Dr. Vegapunk. Rob Lucci, Kaku, and Stussy were talking about the scientist’s intelligence and how he had managed to split himself into six different satellites....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Rachael Johnson

Open-World Games With Realistic Geological Systems

Summary The open-world genre is a fascinating one that constantly pushes the limits of how large and free a game can truly be. It is fascinating for players to explore the enormity of worlds that they can traverse freely and in any fashion they choose, but some games have begun to focus more on trying to closely replicate real-world environments. While some open-world games take place in fantastical or futuristic worlds, some have attempted to recreate many of the real geographical features of Earth for players as they traverse wide-open maps....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Debbie Harris

Palworld: Where to Find and Catch Wixen

Quick Links Palworldoffers players the opportunity to explore the visually stunning environments of Palapogos Island and discover over 100 wild monsters called Pals. These Pals can be defeated in combat to get helpful item drops, or enlisted to join the player’s team. They can serve a variety of uses, including travel, farming items, and more. Wixen, a Fire-type Pal, offers a Partner Skill that is useful in specific situations, though its effect is significantly less powerful than that of similar abilities provided by top-tier Mount Pals like Ragnahawk and Pyrin....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Laurie Spencer

PlayStation Launches 2022 Wrap-Up

PlayStationofficially launched its 2022 Wrap-Up on December 13. Between now and June 01, 2025, PS4 and PS5 users can view and share a recap of theirPlayStationactivity over the previous year. PlayStation Wrap-Up is an annual online eventwhere players can look back over their activities for the previous year. The company’s offered versions of the feature for the last several years, and the Wrap-Up reports are typically available for one month after they go live....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Krystal Freeman

Pokemon Fan Creates Adorable Charmander-Themed Tabletop Fire Pit

Summary A fan of thePokemonseries has shared a fantastic Charmander-themed creation of their own making, which takes the form of a tabletop fire pit that can be used for toasting marshmallows or simply just for keeping a living space nice and warm. Creative members of thePokemoncommunity have shown off a seemingly endless list of adorable real-world arts and crafts over the years which are inspired directly by some of their favorite Pokemon, and artistic fans never seem to run short on new ideas....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Jose Payne

Resident Evil 4 Remake: How To Solve Mausoleum Puzzle

TheResident Evil 4remake lets players step into the shoes of Ashley Graham for a brief portion of the game. Although abizarre mod turns Ashley into a mousecalled “Moushley Graham,” Chapter 9’s Ashley is anything but mousey as she has to venture into the darkMausoleumto retrieve theSalazar Family Insigniato save Leon, surviving the threat of the nightmare suits of armor called Armaduras stalking the shadows. RELATED:Resident Evil 4 Remake: How To Solve Grandfather Clock Puzzle Playing as Ashley in theResident Evil 4remakealso means solving various puzzles, from a grandfather clock puzzle to retrieving the insignia behind several locked door puzzles, including two door puzzles in the creepy Mausoleum below the castle....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Victor Mccarthy

Respawn Co-Founder Has Bad News for Titanfall Fans

Respawn Entertainment has gone through a major transition in the past several years. After releasingTitanfall 2in 2016, Respawn was acquired by Electronic Arts. Since then, Respawn refocused and has put out bothApex LegendsandStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Yet despite Respawn’s new direction, its original fanbase still has hope for moreTitanfall. Today, co-founder and head of Respawn Vince Zampella had some bad news to share with thoseTitanfallfans. Zampella, speaking with IGN, confirmed recently that there are currently noTitanfallgames in development....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · David Webb

Starfield Playtesters Are Reportedly Loving the Game

Starfieldplaytesters are reportedly enjoying the upcoming Bethesda RPG, with even pessimistic folk allegedly coming away with strong, good first impressions. In short, many seem to think that Bethesda has nailedStarfield’s scale, as well as its general size and ambition compared toFallout. As many know,Starfieldis the first new IP from Bethesda in decades, and its releases tend to be seminal events in the industry.Skyrim, Fallout,and more have defined the company’s success, but obviously, this puts a lot of pressure on anything new from the company....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Ashlee Hill

Super Mario Bros. Movie McDonalds Tie-In Toys Leak Early

A photograph of a McDonald’s flier appears to confirm plans for an upcoming Happy Meal toy promotion with theSuper Mario Bros.movie. McDonald’s is well known to do collaborations with video games and films that fit with the fast-food chain’s Happy Meal demographics. The upcomingSuper Mario Bros.movie fits into that role well, both as a film and due to its video game origins. It’s a great opportunity for Happy Meal toy collectors and Mario fans to celebrate the occasion....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Kenneth Roberts

Team Fortress 2: The Best Halloween Maps To Play On

Summary Every Halloween,Team Fortress 2treats its fans with a hugebundle of seasonal mapsfrom years gone by. Recently, thanks to its ambitious and incredibly talented fans, even more content is available this year, and that includes a hefty selection of fresh levels as well. So, which are the best maps to play during this spooky season, be they returning classics or fresh inclusions created by the fans? And, perhaps more importantly, which of its new fan-made levels are going to be well worth an avid hat-hunter’s time?...

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Barbara Johnson

Tfue Reveals Powerful Call of Duty: Warzone MP7 Loadout

PopularFortnitestreamer Tfue is slowly getting more familiar withCall of Duty: Warzoneand like any player he’s looking for the best loadout to dominate the competition. Recently on Twitch, Tfue showed off a devastating class that includes a fully kitted, overpowered MP7 and a rocket launcher that he calls “perfect” for hisWarzoneloadout. Most streamers andCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers usually stick to one SMG when building a loadout. SMGs are always a good idea because of the excellent mobility they offer when needing to cross a lot of ground and for close-quarter fights....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Kelly Smith