This Starfield Weapon and Perk Combo is Laughably Overpowered

Summary Though there are plenty of broken builds to be found inStarfieldduring the late game, few can rival the potential of the Advanced Va’ruun Inflictor rifle.House Va’ruun inStarfieldremains one of the game’s biggest mysteries, as the religious faction is yet to feature prominently in the Settled Systems the way the United Colonies and the Freestar Collective have. While one Constellation follower inStarfieldhas ties to House Va’ruun, its capital city of Dazra has – perhaps wisely – been left for DLC content to explore....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Charles Fuller

Thoma Team Comp Guide

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Thoma is a Pyro polearm character released inGenshin Impact2.2. He is the third 4-Star character that hails from Inazuma. Well, actually, Thoma originally came from Mondstadt. But he traveled to the Electro region and is now the housekeeper of the Kamisato clan. RELATED:Genshin Impact: The Best Builds For Thoma Thoma is first featured with Hu Tao’s rerun banner along with Sayu and Diona. It appears thatGenshin Impact2....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Erica Foley

Twitch Streamer Jinnytty Catches Creepy Stalker Following Her in Taiwan

Twitchstreamer Jinnytty caught a creepy stalker following her while traveling in Taiwan. The whole ordeal was caught on her recent IRLTwitchstream, and many viewers got to witness it. Known for her Just Chatting andIRL streams, Jinnytty often documents her trips live on Twitch to let her viewers virtually spend the day with her, and also chat with them while she’s on the go. She is currently vacationing in Taiwan, where she challenged herself to walk the entire country as part of her “Waddlethon....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Meghan Johns

What Makes Games Environmentalist According to the UN's Playing for the Planet

Environmental messaging in video games is nothing new. From modern tales likeHorizon Forbidden Westtoall-time gaming classics likeFinal Fantasy 7, the awareness that the planet is in danger is woven into a great many titles in interactive media. The UN programPlay for the Planetfocuses on promoting this message, both in games themselves and in the industry as a whole. Game Rant spoke to Playing for the Planet’s Lisa Pak atGamescom LATAMin Brazil about how the program, an extension of the United Nations Environment Programme, works with developers to ensure that the real world doesn’t follow the path ofHorizon’s future Earth....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Ricky Howard

Yoko Taro's New Project is a Mystery, But Proof Weird Games Are Worth Investing In

Yoko Taro is a bit of an enigmatic figure in the games industry, with the creator – famous for his enormous mask – being behind some of the most unusual games in recent memory. WhileNier Automatais the game most fans will know him for now, the developer has had his hands in a ton of games. Now, he’s working on another, and even he thinks it’s going to be unusual....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Jennifer Hansen

Zelda: Breath Of The Wild-Handed Weapons, Ranked

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis a game that took over the gaming landscape when it was launched, with players loving the innovation on display in a title that was threatening to feel like every other open-world game out there. A combination ofgreat visual design, immersive gameplay, and rewarding exploration led to this game becoming one of the best titles ever made. RELATED:Games That Have Unnecessary Stealth Mechanics This game set the foundation forTears of the Kingdomto become a smash hit, proving just how important this title really was for the Zelda brand and Nintendo as a whole....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Michael Martin

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Has Creative Way to Get Around Without Using Mine Carts

Summary A craftyZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer fused a few common Zonai devices together to create a new way to traverse railings without using a mine cart.Tears of the Kingdomplayers can find railings all over Hyrule, The Depths, and the Sky Islands, but mine carts aren’t always lying around, making this new trick very useful in those situations. As much asThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildbrought new ideas and playstyles to the franchise,Tears of the Kingdommanaged to bring even more surprises to the table, like exploring the floating islands in the sky and using Link’s brand-new abilities....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Joseph Osborn

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Pulled from Steam

Summary Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagis not currently available for purchase on Steam. This is especially unfortunate asAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagis often pointed to as one of the absolute best games in the entire long-running franchise. When it comes to theAssassin’s Creedseries,Assassin’s Creed 2,Brotherhood, andBlack Flagtypically find themselves at the top of “Best of” lists.Black Flagearned critical acclaim at the time of its original release for its engaging pirate ship gameplay and gorgeous open world....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Terri Singleton

Assassin's Creed: The 5 Best Outfits Across All Games (& The 5 Worst)

If there’s one thing theAssassin’s Creedhas done spectacularly well, it has been to integrate its protagonists within their time frames. Every costume worn by these characters has been appropriate for their timelines, and most have been a success. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: 10 Most Beautiful Locations, Ranked However, there were still those that failed to paint the protagonists in the right light, either by making them seem lame or missing the point of their characterization....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Elizabeth Hess

Avowed’s Wands Aren’t the Only Feature That Might Surpass Hogwarts Legacy

Summary Avowedis only sharing details piecemeal at this point, but this slow drip-feed of revealed gameplay has finally depicted what will likely be its defining features: a vibrant fantasy environment and dual-wield combat. As an open-world action-RPG of its ilk that might not seem terribly emergent, but knowing what Obsidian brings to the table could giveAvowedthe edge it needs to excel beyond its peers this year. The likely comparisonAvowedhas already garnered is that ofSkyrimdue to it being a fantasy game and Obsidian’s relationship with Bethesda, butAvowedis gradually growing into its own while still maintaining natural connections to the overarchingPillars of EternityIP it belongs to....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Debra Stone

Best Anime Characters With Scars

While things such as costumes, techniques, and catchphrases can make an iconic animecharacter, nothing beats scars as a surefire sign of an awesome individual. Whereas an outfit can help viewers distinguish between characters and even protagonists of different franchises, a scar does more than just reveal someone’s status as an important character. After all, scars almost always hide a story - be it the way the character obtained the scar or the burden the injury has provided them throughout their stint in the anime....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1373 words · Timothy Griffin

Best Non-Gacha Dress-Up Games For Mobile

Summary The best non-gacha dress-up games for mobile allow players to experiment with or re-create their favorite styles without spending a dime. There’s a dress-up game for every fashion and art style, whether it be cartoonish, closer to anime, or similar to fashion editorials. Dress-up games for toddlers, school-age children, teens, and adults are also divided by complexity and themes. Parents who don’t want to expose their kids to microtransactions or adults who want simple games also find joy in non-gacha dress-up games....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Michael Walters

Best On-Rails Horror Games

Summary Light gun games and on-rails shooters have almost disappeared as genres. They were more of a gimmick for arcades, which are also becoming an extinct concept. It’s a shame, because some of the best franchises ever started in arcades, likeStreet Fighter. There were various on-rail shooters set in theJurassic Parkfranchise, along withAlienas well. Among them,Alien 3: The Gunhas to be one of the most fun. For fans of evil clowns,CarnEvilis also unsettling....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 946 words · Kristy Mathis