It’s big, big news that in the Zelda game announced during Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct — The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom — players will assume control of Princess Zelda rather than Link. It’s the first time in history you’ll be able to play a full game as the title...
What time does Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC release?
The release of Shadow of the Erdtree marks the one and only DLC for Elden Ring. As befitting a game that’s practically impossible to navigate without guides, the DLC’s release time is also somewhat byzantine, with staggered rollouts depending on where you live and what platform you’re playing on. Here’s...
The best Druid builds and skills in Diablo 4
Druids are one of the most interesting classes in Diablo 4. They’re not only able to control animals — they can turn into animals (and also cast powerful spells). The result is a class that’s packed with complex ability combinations that can deal massive damage. As such, designing an ideal...
All Feathers of Light locations in Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Feathers of Light are a collectible in Destiny 2: The Final Shape, strewn throughout the Pale Heart of the Traveler location. You’ll need to find them all to get the Flock Together Triumph — plus each rewards one enhancement core and 50 Ghost reputation. In this Destiny 2 guide, we’ll...
Scavengers Reign still has so much more to say
In the media landscape of 2024, Scavengers Reign feels like nothing short of a wonder. Initially conceived as a 20-minute short film by co-creators Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner, the series was greenlit for a 12-episode season for Max (then called HBO Max) and slowly gestated in production for several...
VTubers have reached their inevitable conclusion
Twitch has always allowed for various forms of expression, so it was no surprise when VTubing found a home on the platform, quickly gaining popularity among English-speaking audiences in 2019. Since then, the novelty of avatar-based content may have worn off, but the format has stuck around. And VTubing agencies,...
The number of games announced for 2025 is already overwhelming
2025 is looking increasingly — overwhelmingly — crowded with games. Which makes sense, as 2024 may be remembered as a weird and uneven year for video games. People who play games are sticking with older, enduringly popular games like Grand Theft Auto 5, Fortnite, Counter-Strike, and Minecraft, just as game...
How to prepare for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is just around the corner, which means time’s running out to get ready for its arrival. Shadow of the Erdtree is set to be absolutely massive; according to director Hidetaka Miyazaki, the addition will be approximately the size of Elden Ring’s starting area,...
House of the Dragon season 2’s premiere lets side characters take the spotlight in a way the book never could
House of the Dragon has always been about how the smallest decisions can have unforeseen consequences, but rarely has that theme been as clear as it was in the season 2 premiere. In the show’s first episode back from break, Daemon Targaryen decides to take matters into his own hands...
17 games to play after Elden Ring while you wait for Shadow of the Erdtree
Elden Ring is massive and dense. It transplants FromSoftware’s tried-and-true design pillars of difficulty and experimentation into the sprawling Lands Between. And after 100-plus hours with FromSoftware’s magnum opus, you’re either ready for something new or are chasing the next Elden Ring to tide you over until Shadow of the...