Cblogs of 9/5 to 08-06-2025: Hyrule Warriors, Xbox Series S, and game delays

–ModSquadLeadertalks about three great pixel-based indie games. –Black Red GamingreviewsBorderlands 3on the PC. –Shoggoth2588responds to this month’sBand of Bloggersprompt regarding game delays by focusing on a few games that were better because of it. –LaTerryis running wild with speculation about the newHyrule Warriorsgame. –Dinorachashares his initial thoughts regardingPaper Mario: The Origami King. -Ctg867argues that there is no way that theXbox Series Sis going hold back game development despite being weaker than its higher-end competition....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Nicholas Ball

Darksiders: Genesis is bringing Strife into your life

Like I need all this right now THQ Nordic has released a new trailer looking at the second Horseman that will star in upcoming dungeon crawlerDarksiders: Genesis. And it ain’t Tully Blanchard, it’s the rider of the White Horse himself, Strife. Strife is the only member of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse yet to receive their ownDarksidersadventure. As such,his inclusion as the co-protagonist ofDarksiders: Genesisis a big deal for fans....

August 10, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Kyle Franklin

Does EA Sports College Football 25 support cross-play?

EA Sports College Football 25features four core game modes and one-off classic online matches. Here is everything you need to know about which game modes support cross-play. In the lead-up to its official release onJuly 19, EA Sports released areveal trailerfor College Football 25, which included a first look at pre-game rituals, stadium presentation, and gameplay. In addition to the video, the devs also released ablogdetailing new features, game modes, and presentation....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Marisa Everett

Everything shown at today’s Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct

Xbox gets ready to showcase what’s ahead It’s been a busy weekend of streams, and today was one of the big ones. Microsoft took to the stage in Los Angeles for its dual-header of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and itsStarfieldDirect. The first half is all about Xbox, between its first-party and third-party offerings, while the latter puts the lens squarely on Bethesda’s impending RPG. The summer may be a little off this year without E3, but today’s show felt strong to me....

August 10, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Stacy Chavez

FFXIV: All new gathering nodes for patch 7.2

With every patch toFinal Fantasy XIV,new resources and materials are added to the already staggeringly long list of available crafting materials. Along with the new items, new gathering nodes are also introduced for players to find. Patch 7.2 is no exception to this long-standing rule, and six new materials have been added at new nodes for Botanists and Miners to gather. These new materials are then used to craft the new level 740 crafted gear, the Ceremonial sets....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Mrs. Brenda Smith

Gran Turismo: Sport jams into first place in the UK Charts

Terrible wrestling games still making money After three weeks at number one,FIFA 18has been usurped to second place, by Sony’s ever-popularGran Turismoseries, asGran Turismo: Sportdebuts straight into the top spot of the UK charts. Also breaking into the top five were two other new releases;South Park: The Fractured But Wholedebuted at a very respectable number three, whilst the latest shitWWErelease made it to number four, because fans want those games to remain terrible and thus throw money at them every year....

August 10, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Mark Copeland

Hallmark will be selling some classic gaming ornaments this holiday

DK…DONKEY KONG! If you love having novelty ornaments hanging on your Christmas tree, then Hallmark has a real treat for you! Coming this holiday season, the world’s premiere paper store will be selling three brand new ornaments modeled after some of gaming’s biggest icons. You’ll be able to grab aSuper Mario Kart,Legend of ZeldaandDonkey Kongthemed trinket to hang on your tree and let others know you acknowledge the classics. I’m particularly happy with theZeldaornament, since Link is left handed....

August 10, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Amy Vargas

How Spider-Man and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey made the real world your sandbox

Ever wonder what it takes to enjoy swinging through high-rises and slashing through ruins? There are games that let us fulfill our fantasies of pointing off into the distant horizon and follow our curiosity. They let us traverse, on and off the beaten track, to discover what lies just beyond our vision. Games likeSkyrimorBreath of the Wildplace towering mountains and monolithic structures within the gamer-explorer’s grasp and give us amazing tools to reach them, like sure-footed steeds or sweeping hang gliders....

August 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1445 words · Danielle Henderson

How to beat the helicopter boss in Armored Core 6 (AC6)

My first experience withArmored Core 6was absolutely hilarious in hindsight. I booted up the game and wandered into the first helicopter boss fight half paying attention, without using repair kits, thinking: “ha, I can probably speed up my run by losing on purpose to this tutorial boss.” Seconds later: ding! GAME OVER. You do actually need to beat the HC Helicopter! Here’s how to do it painlessly, even if you’re brand new to theArmored Coreseries....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Rhonda Diaz

How to destroy Withered Nests in Towers of Aghasba

The Withered are the main antagonistic force inTowers of Aghasba, making sure restoring the land is anything but smooth. Their nests are scattered everywhere, making the world a dangerous place. Don’t worry, though, for if you’ve got the right approach, you’re able to take them down with ease. How to Kill Withered Nests in Towers of Aghasba From the moment your journey begins inTowers of Aghasba, the Withered exist as a constant threat to your exploration....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Daniel Martinez

How to unlock the Casino in Stardew Valley

WithinStardew Valley, there’s a Casino which can only be accessed after completion the rather long “Mysterious Mr. Qi” quest line. This quest line consists of multiple steps (though not as many steps asMr. Raccoon‘s quest line), each with its own requirements to fulfill. Before you begin this quest line, you’ll need to haverepaired the busin order to get to the Desert, and it’s a good idea to gather the items you’ll need in order to complete it:...

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Robert Collins

Meet the 13 fightin’ freaks of The Rumble Fish 2 roster

Who you got? Publisher 3goo is currently gearing up for its rerelease of the cult 2D fighterThe Rumble Fish 2— Launching on PC and console platforms December 8, this release represents the 2005 scrapper’s first-ever home appearance on the global market, filling in a long-standing gap for fight fans everywhere. In order to get newcomers on board with the DIMPS fighter’s weirdness, a new trailer spotlights the 13 characters that make up the roster — the titular “Rumble Fish (2)”, as it were....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Tasha Baker

Monopoly GO: When is the next Sticker Boom event?

InMonopoly GO, few things are more satisfying than opening a four- or five-star sticker while Sticker Boom is active. After all, why get a few stickers when you can get nine instead? Let’s talk about when the next Sticker Boom event will take place. When is the nextMonopoly GOSticker Boom event? Although there are no exact details on when the next Sticker Boom will occur inMonopoly GO, it will likely start betweenMarch 19 and 21....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Melanie Figueroa