Steam Kicks Off Its Summer Sale By Selling Steam Decks For Less Than $300

Summary Two years on from the release of theSteam DeckandValve’s handheldPChas cemented its place in the video game platform world, giving gamers a portable PC option on which they can play thousands of games on the go. Portable PC gaming comes at a price though, a big one. An entry-level Steam Deck costs $350. However, as part of its summer sale, which kicks into gear later this week, Valve has cut the price of that entry-level Deck as well as the model one rung above it....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Cindy Phillips

Stellar Blade Has Some Of Gaming's Worst Platforming

Summary As you explore Stellar Blade’s world, more and more complex platforming becomes available to you. At first all you can do is climb onto a ledge above you, but as it goes on you can spin on bars, swing on ropes, run along walls, and it soon adds a double jump, dash, and dodge into the mix. The challenges get more demanding as these unlock too, but unfortunately, any feeling of coolness dissolves almost instantly....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · David Jennings

The Best Puzzles And Challenges In Wuthering Waves

Summary Wuthering Wavesis a blend of grand adventure, fun side quests, and a world teeming with secrets. Hidden mysteries and intriguing scenarios are nestled across the landscape of Solaris-3, creating a rich tapestry for exploration. Among the most engaging mechanics in the game are a myriad of interesting puzzles and challenges. The game’s puzzles are seamlessly incorporated into quests and sprinkled across the world for you to discover. Completing puzzles rewards you with chests containing valuable items like Astrite, Shell Credits, and leveling materials....

July 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1428 words · Chad Schaefer

The Best Spells In V Rising

Quick Links Weapons are useful tools of destruction inV Rising, but sometimes, you need a classic vampiric spell to take down your enemies. Throughout the course of the game, you can unlock a variety of different spells with points obtained by defeating bosses. Which spells are the best though? In this guide, we are going to take a look at a tier list of every spell in V Rising. This will include spells from all six classes of magic....

July 26, 2025 · 8 min · 1497 words · Kimberly Diaz

The Best Ward Cards In Lorcana

There are a handful of passive keyword abilities cards can have inDisney’s Lorcana. These are abilities not unique to a specific character but can be shared by many different loveable Disney heroes, villains, allies, and so on. One of these abilities is Ward, which keeps characters safe from being targeted by Items, Actions, and Songs your opponents control. But not all Ward cards are created equal. Although it’s a strong ability to have, other factors start to let other characters outshine one another....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Isaiah Todd

The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Preview

As I venture intothe erupting jungle of the West Weald, pushing through an invasion of roots and towering trees, I stumble on a corpse slumped against a wall, stretching his hand out to a journal he would never finish. Endemir, driven by a curiosity to uncover the truth behind this overnight floral foray, had succumbed to the terrifying clutches of a new breed of Daedra the likes of Tamriel had not seen in eons - crystalline soldiers loyally fighting for a god who does not even know her own name....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Mrs. Pamela Ramirez MD

The Most Valuable Extra Deck Monsters In YGO

Summary Yu-Gi-Oh!cards can get pretty expensive if you want to collect the rarest and most valuable ones. Perhaps you intend to have every card in your deck maxed out in rarity, or you are looking for something to show off in your binder. Some of the most expensive cards in the game are extra deck monsters due to how versatile they can be towards deck construction. Many of the top decks will structure their main deck towards getting them out on the field quickly....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · John Reynolds

The Most Valuable Pokemon TCG Cards In Gym Heroes

Summary Whilethe surge of modern booster boxeshas been a recent theme in thePokemon TCG, some of the best cards to collect have been around for a while. Whether you just hopped into Pokemon collecting or have been at it for years, the most valuable Gym Heroes cards boast beautiful artwork for all to enjoy. The first two generations feature heavily in this iconic vintage Pokemon TCG set, with Gym Heroes' most valuable cards reaching triple-digit prices....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Joanna Lyons

The Real Reason Your Favourite Game Studios Are Getting Closed Instead Of Sold

Summary When Microsoftannouncedit was closing Tango Gameworks,Arkane Austin, and more, I kept seeing the same question being asked:why? We all know that studio closures and layoffs are financially motivated and mostly carried out to make bottom lines look better, even if the company is already one of the highest valued in the world, but wouldn’t it be more prudent to sell the studio off instead? That way, the studio doesn’t have to close down, employees hopefully get to keep their jobs, and the company selling the studio gets to make more money back than they would if they’d just closed it down entirely....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · James Hale

The Top Cards From EB-01: Extra Booster: Memorial Collection In One Piece Card Game

Summary EB-01 is the first extra booster in theOne Piece Card Game. Similar to side sets like inYu-Gi-Oh!, Memorial Collection includes new and exciting cards for players to enjoy and support their favorite archetypes. New support for Dressrosa, Impel Down, and Supernova decks are found within it and four new leaders enter the fold, including the first appearance of Tony Tony Chopper as a leader card. Although the set introduces new leaders, all of the cards featured, strengthen decks even more, making decks like theThree Captains Starter DeckTrafalgar Law jump up to one of the strongest decks in the meta....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Mary Watkins

This Week In Helldivers 2: Continued Steam Woes, Supercolonies, And A Flop Warbond

Summary Helldivers 2has been moving at a surprisingly slow pace for the last few weeks. Usually there are several Major Orders a week as players power through them, but we’ve only seen two this month. This is likely because of the PSN controversy and ensuing fallout, the consequences of which I’ll get into soon. But first, let’s talk about the story developments. Enemies On All Sides Though we managed to mitigate some damage by completing Operation: Umlaut Firebreak and deactivating the TCS on several planets, the Meridia Supercolony continues to be overrun by Terminid spores....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Marissa Gilbert

Tips To Make A Fallout Campaign For DND

Summary While there are many official settings inDungeons & Dragons, players will often create their own universes to play in based on pure original ideas or popular media. When taking inspiration from other sources, few are as unique and massive as the world depicted inFallout. Playing a D&D campaign based on Fallout might seem like an odd choice, but there are many aspects of the setting that can work very well in a TTRPG....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Angela Grant

Where To Find Recruits During The Watch Captain's First Job Mission In Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Quick Links Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroesis a game that features a pretty heavy emphasis on acquiring warriors to fight alongside you. This guide covers Grum County, which is the opening area of the game. The Grum Region includes Eltisweiss, Alterverden, Werne Village, Fort Xialuke, and Redthroat Ridge. Nearly all of these locations house unique characters to recruit. However, a lot of your time will be spent stumbling around the Redthroat Ridge, as you’ll need to interact with the ridge in one way or another for three separate recruits....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Eric Smith