https://gamerant.com The biggest video game news, rumors, previews, and info about the PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, & mobile titles you play. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:01:08 GMT en-US hourly 60 One of the most-requested classic characters has finally been confirmed for the Mortal Kombat 1 roster, with a new trailer revealing the return of Reptile along with other fighters from the series’ past. Many fans of the long-running fighting franchise had been anticipating this announcement following recent hints about Reptile’s return dropped by developer NetherRealm Studios and series creator Ed Boon on social media.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:01:08 GMT https://gamerant.com/mortal-kombat-1-reptile-havik-ashrah/ Stardew Valley fans are debating which one of the seven available farm layouts is the best in the game. A few of the choices may surprise some Stardew Valley players, while other farm layouts have been fan favorites for a long time.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:13:44 GMT https://gamerant.com/stardew-valley-best-farm-layout-debate-four-corners-beach-forest/ A particularly hilarious Elden Ring clip shows a seemingly impossible use of the game's Mimic's Veil to trick a couple of unwary hosts. As the combat in FromSoftware's latest Action RPG can be as varied as the slew of enemies the player has to come up against, so too can the PvP, in some cases more so. Unlike most of the enemies walking the Lands Between, players try to take whatever advantage they can find, like the small window of invincibility Elden Ring invaders get upon arriving to another player's world. And the game is sure to give them just enough to play with in both PvE and PvP, like the Mimic's Veil.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:06:33 GMT https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-clip-mimics-veil-host-escape-troll-video-clip/ Gamers who’ve spent the last year working ceaselessly to unlock collectibles in Sony’s PlayStation Stars program will soon have a new place to display their favorites, as PlayStation Stars integration looks to be headed to PlayStation 5. Previously only accessible through Sony’s PlayStation App, the free loyalty program lets players earn points, buy products, and unlock collectibles by purchasing and playing PlayStation games.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:32:44 GMT https://gamerant.com/playstation-stars-ps5-update-integration/ An Animal Crossing: New Horizons player has designed a Star Wars Tatooine setting for Cephalobot. With a catalog full of unique items, Animal Crossing: New Horizons players can build a variety of settings for their villagers, and this one draws inspiration from Star Wars.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:26:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-star-wars-tatooine-island-design/ An online debate about Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is making fans see one of Pixar’s most iconic villains in a new light, thanks to one of the armor sets in the game. The armor in question is usually not talked about much, but may become a fan favorite in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom if the conversation gets any bigger.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:42:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-phantom-armor-zurg-toy-story/ A Minecraft player spotted a deformed sheep with a lowered head in their fresh Survival world. Though it's been out for many years, Minecraft fans still regularly start new Creative and Survival worlds, and this player has found an abnormality in the latter.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:37:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/minecraft-deformed-sheep-new-survival-world-discovery/ Bandai Namco has revealed two characters for Tekken 8, one being the returning veteran Raven and the other being a brand-new Peruvian fighter named Azucena. 2023 is shaping up to be a solid year for fighting games, between all the post-launch DLC that came to various fighting games and the new releases from this year. Capcom's Street Fighter 6 released this past June to critical acclaim, with other competitors like Mortal Kombat 1 launching this September. While Bandai Namco's Tekken 8 won't be released in the same timeframe, it is a title many are looking forward to as well.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:30:53 GMT https://gamerant.com/tekken-8-raven-return-new-fighter-azucena/ Former WWE superstar, popular actor, and constant source of memes John Cena has been revealed as Overwatch 2’s Enigma, and Blizzard has wasted no time making memes. With a fake hero kit created alongside a mockup of The Enigma in the hero gallery, these Overwatch 2 jokes are top-notch.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:22:32 GMT https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-john-cena-enigma-memes-fake-abilities-hero-gallery/ An artistic Pokemon fan has created impressive fan art of Lugia, imagining a more realistic version of the Legendary. One of the reasons that the Pokemon series has become so endearing to many fans is due to the iconic appearances of its pocket monsters. With over 1,000 Pokemon featured in the series, numerous ones have stood out, such as Lugia.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:59:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-lugia-realistic-version-fan-art/ A Hogwarts Legacy player who entered a random home in Hogwarts Valley discovered a cow inside. Hogwarts Legacy launched earlier this year to massive sales success as well as critical and commercial praise, becoming the bestselling game of 2023 and one of several strong contenders for Game of the Year.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:47:57 GMT https://gamerant.com/hogwarts-legacy-player-brown-cow-random-house/ An inventive Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom fan managed to build an amazing piece of armor for one of the dragons that works both defensively and offensively. As cool as it normally looks to see Link ride a dragon in Tears of the Kingdom, this video takes that experience to a whole new level.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:34:49 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-player-builds-armor-light-dragon-zonai-devices/ One fan artist showed off what Wario and Waluigi would look like in a game in the same style as the Mario and Luigi RPG spin-offs. The two antagonistic rivals have always been considered the evil, greedy mirrors of the iconic Mario Bros., with many of Nintendo's spin-off games pitting them against each other. That said, both of their playable appearances have been regulated to mainly spin-off titles, with Waluigi never even being playable in a Super Mario Bros. platformer. Fans have wanted to see the duo be playable in some capacity, with some finding the Mario and Luigi games' formula to be a perfect fit for them.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:22:49 GMT https://gamerant.com/wario-waluigi-fan-art-mario-and-luigi-rpg-concept/ A gamer rediscovered the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) console and game collection they had from their childhood after a round of unpacking and shared their console and game collection on social media. The retro gamer received compliments for holding onto their SNES collection and for keeping most of the games in decent condition, despite time taking its toll on some of the cartridges.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:48:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-fan-snes-collection-found-unpacking/ An incredibly talented Super Mario fan has built an impressive LEGO model of Bowser’s infamous castle, complete with actual moving parts that recreate aspects from the games. LEGO and video games have always clicked together like two bricks in a set, and LEGO builders of all stripes have shown off their custom video game-inspired projects on social media. Many of these impressive designs are based on Nintendo’s long line of first-party games, re-imaging classic elements like the Clock Tower from Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask and Samus’s spaceship from the Metroid franchise as plastic building sets.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:03:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/mario-fan-lego-bowsers-castle-moving-parts-build/ An Animal Crossing fan created a Wisp the Ghost rug. The beloved ghost has appeared in many Animal Crossing games, including its current iteration Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and gives players rewards once they help him catch all five spirit fragments.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:33:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-wisp-the-ghost-rug/ The upcoming Disney Plus series Star Wars: Ahsoka may be daunting for some, with many fans afraid they'll need to brush up on several shows' worth of content to understand what's going on. However, series star Rosario Dawson doesn't seem to think anything so drastic is necessary.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:16:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-rosario-dawson-reassuring-words-viewers/ SNK reveals the first gameplay footage for the revival of its classic fighting game series, along with revealing the game's title as Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This new entry in the Fatal Fury series was confirmed back at EVO 2022, with its first teaser trailer being shown off at EVO 2023. The Fatal Fury series, or Garou Densetsu in Japan, was one of SNK's biggest fighting game franchises back in the 1990s, which had several sequels and spin-offs to capitalize. After the release of Garou: Mark of the Wolves in 1999, the series would take a break as SNK fell off and focused on other franchises in the subsequent years.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:46:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-new-game-snk-20-years/ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds brings some of the franchise’s most celebrated characters back to the small screen, but creatives were still mindful not to let that influence the actors in the series.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:15:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-william-shatner-captain-kirk-influence/ One Minecraft player has built the Milky Way galaxy in their survival world. Every once in a while, some Minecraft players come up with enormous creations that consist of nothing but texture packs. They put in a staggering amount of work and pay close attention to details to craft blockier versions of famous buildings and other things.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:14:36 GMT https://gamerant.com/minecraft-milky-way-galaxy-build-1-5-years/ A Honkai: Star Rail player discovered that using a small character lets them hide from enemies. The HoYoverse title has a variety of enemies that players can encounter while exploring its worlds. They then enter a turn-based battle if their characters come close to these monsters.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:55:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-tip-small-characters-hide-from-enemies/ Baldur’s Gate 3, the popular RPG recently released by Larian Studios, features a non-lethal damage option for those who do not want to kill their opponents. This option lets players take a different approach to combat encounters in Baldur’s Gate 3, allowing them to spare enemies for a more pacific playstyle.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:35:30 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-non-lethal-damage-option/ Despite the anime ending a few seasons ago, Chainsaw Man has continued to be a popular anime both in Japan and abroad. In Japan, pop up cafes, events, and shops continue to appear, and new merchandise is released all the time. Out of all the usual merchandise, though, sometimes items appear that really stand out - and this latest announcement is one of them.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:30:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/chainsaw-man-giant-pochita-plush-drops-for-preorder/ Elizabeth Olsen has been upfront about not missing playing Wanda, but if the Marvel star were to return as Scarlet Witch, there is something that she would love to explore.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:16:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/elizabeth-olsen-scarlet-witch-xmen-connection-wish/ A Red Dead Redemption 2 player managed to lose their favorite horse in hilarious fashion. Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the highest-rated games of the PS4 and Xbox One generation, as it has a score of 97 on Metacritic. Red Dead Redemption 2 was officially released in 2018, and it received many awards at the end of the year, especially for its story and voice acting.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:30:31 GMT https://gamerant.com/red-dead-redemption-2-horse-death-fence-glitch/ Leonard Nimoy kicked off a prolific franchise by appearing as the first Spock, but Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Ethan Peck didn’t feel the need to be influenced by him.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:16:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-spock-leonard-nimoy-inspiration/ Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has given fans a surprising update on the highly anticipated House of the Dragon season 2, the latest successful adaptation of his work for streaming platform Max.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:16:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-update-george-rr-martin-strikes/ A Baldur's Gate 3 player has created a mod that allows gamers to play as a skeleton, offering players a fun twist to Larian Studios' new game. There are several classes to choose from in Baldur's Gate 3, with each class having its attributes and a specific playstyle.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:57:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-skeleton-class-mod/ A fortunate God of War fan discovered a rare piece of merchandise for the award-winning franchise at a yard sale. And the price that this merch was purchased for would put a smile on the face of any God of War fan.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:39:40 GMT https://gamerant.com/god-of-war-fan-kratos-action-figure-yard-sale/ A hilarious bug in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim makes it look like Ralof is performing the Irish jig. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is infamous for its bugs, as gamers have encountered a wide variety of glitches in the game over the years.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:23:30 GMT https://gamerant.com/skyrim-bug-ralof-irish-jig/ With Elden Ring being a game full of unique character designs and architecture, it is hardly a surprise that plenty of fan art for the game has cropped up online - though a skateboard is certainly a distinct canvas for an art piece. One Elden Ring fan recently received just that as a gift, though, and the design is unreal.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:16:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-skateboard-art-ranni-alexander-mohg/ The new Call of Duty: Warzone UI is making players frustrated again following the Season 5 launch a few days ago. Call of Duty: Warzone will receive a substantial amount of new content during Season 5, but many players want Activision and Infinity Ward to place their focus on making the UI less confusing and more appealing to longtime Call of Duty fans.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:06:12 GMT https://gamerant.com/call-of-duty-warzone-ui-design-update-complaints/ A Baldur's Gate 3 player has discovered that each item has its own 3D model. Baldur's Gate 3 is already making the headlines for its in-depth storytelling experience, highly detailed lore, and gameplay options. With so much attention dedicated to story and gameplay, the new game from developer Larian Studios surprised players a little more in another aspect.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:33:42 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-players-are-extremely-impressed-1-surprising-detail/ During Evo 2023, one Mortal Kombat 1 player manages to pull off one of Johnny Cage's ultraviolent, yet hilarious fatalities. The finisher moves are an iconic staple of the Mortal Kombat franchise, letting players pull off an over the top and typically violent move to put a finishing touch on the match. Even as the series has gotten more and more realistic thanks to high definition graphics, NetherRealm Studios has typically made sure to make the fatalities so over the top that they come off a bit more humorous than shocking.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:26:30 GMT https://gamerant.com/mortal-kombat-1-ultra-violent-johnny-cage-fatality/ Some Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fans have decided to make their own faceplates for the PS5 in response to scalpers selling the official versions at ridiculous prices. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 comes out later this October, and Sony has been revealing new information about the game at a steady pace.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:22:40 GMT https://gamerant.com/marvels-spider-man-2-ps5-faceplates-fan-made-scalping-response/ An observant fan of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker notices a small detail about the statues in the game that very few people have noticed since its release over twenty years ago. This small detail in Zelda: The Wind Waker is another great example of what makes this series so beloved by fans.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:11:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-wind-waker-player-statue-falling-asleep-detail/ Mortal Kombat 1 has made some changes to the gameplay speed based on the feedback it received from fans during its early demo and test periods. NetherRealm Studios has been incredibly communicative with its fan base regarding the next entry of the long-running franchise. Alongside new trailers of characters coming to Mortal Kombat 1, there have also been steady streams of information from the developer that get into the nitty-gritty of the game. Players have gotten the chance to play the game early in various ways, too, and their criticism has already had an impact.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:05:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/mortal-kombat-1-mk9-dash-block-return-change/ Genshin Impact fans have noticed an interesting detail about Tartaglia in the Version 4.0 reveal trailer. In Genshin Impact Version 4.0, players will venture into the Fontaine region for the first time, and Tartaglia will finally make his return in the main story.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:34:57 GMT https://gamerant.com/genshin-impact-tartaglia-detail-hydro-vision-version-4-trailer/ Wizards of the Coast is celebrating Magic: The Gathering's 30th anniversary by announcing its plans for the game through 2026. Along with new original content, these plans also include crossovers with massive video game franchises like Fallout and Final Fantasy as part of the Universes Beyond initiative.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:02:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/magic-the-gathering-universes-beyond-crossovers-cards-decks-fallout-final-fantasy/ A Baldur's Gate 3 player created a Dragonborn character with an appearance reminiscent of one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and posted their handiwork on social media for others to see. The work received praise from other Baldur's Gate 3 players, with some stating their temptation to go on a new campaign with a Dragonborn of their own.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:57:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-tmnt-dragonborn-donatello/ The new Tactical Pets introduced to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone in Season 5's Blackcell bundle are being called out for providing players with unfair "pay to win" advantages. Season 5 of Call of Duty added several new operators to the playable roster, including the return of Phillip Graves from the Modern Warfare 2 campaign and a celebration of 50 years of hip hop with popular musicians Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and 21 Savage.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:54:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/call-of-duty-pets-pay-to-win-black-cell-bundle/ Some Destiny 2 players are extremely disappointed with Bungie’s announcement about not launching new Ritual Armor sets with every expansion. This was highlighted in the recent “State of the Game” article which also revealed more about Destiny 2’s plans for the future.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:47:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/destiny-2-ritual-armor-sets/ A lucky Nintendo fan picked up an NES Classic Edition at an incredible price at a local garage sale. This limited edition console includes some of the best classic NES games available, including a few that can’t be found on the Nintendo Switch Online service.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:36:40 GMT https://gamerant.com/nes-classic-edition-cheap/ Atlus has revealed more information about the second kingdom that players will find in Persona 5 Tactica. In Persona 5 Tactica, the Phantom Thieves find themselves on another adventure through the Metaverse. This time they're transported to a strange new world inspired by the French Revolution, with Tactica also introducing two new characters: Erina and Toshiro. A new trailer from Atlus gives a brief overview of these new places the Phantom Thieves will fight through.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:28:41 GMT https://gamerant.com/persona-5-tactica-japan-kingdom/ Embracer Group has quietly shut down Campfire Cabal, which was open for less than a year. It was one of the many studios under Embracer Group's ownership and is part of a massive restructuring announced in June.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:22:56 GMT https://gamerant.com/embracer-group-shut-down-studios-campfire-cabal/ Baldur's Gate 3 players looking to improve their game's frame rate should consider switching the game to Fullscreen as opposed to Borderless Windowed, which is the default option. Following years of anticipation, the full release of Baldur's Gate 3 is available now for PC gamers. Earning widespread critical acclaim and quickly becoming one of the most popular Steam games in history, Baldur's Gate 3's PC release has been a monumental success so far.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:34:14 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-settings-for-fps/ A blind Street Fighter 6 player dazzled the crowd with an impressive victory at EVO 2023, and his win is going viral online. The annual Evolution Championship Series is set to run from August 4 to August 6 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Los Vegas, and features professional gamers from all around the world as they compete against each other in a wide assortment of fighting games both old and new.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:52:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/blind-street-fighter-6-player-evo-2023-win/ A prominent Super Smash Bros. community organizer reveals that former United States president Barack Obama plays as Captain Falcon in the game. Obama is one of the most video game friendly presidents in its history, with Obama's administration seeing the declaration of video games as free and protected speech. One thing gamers might not have known was that Obama has played Super Smash Bros., and his main is apparently Captain Falcon from F-Zero.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:42:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/barack-obama-super-smash-bros-main-captain-falcon/ Xbox console exclusive fighting game Killer Instinct is getting a massive update to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The latest Killer Instinct game first released as a launch title for the Xbox One. The game was fairly light on content at launch, though future updates have helped flesh it out quite a bit more.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:36:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/killer-instinct-10th-anniversary-update/ One fan recently had a clever idea for how to make Amber in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom better. They subsequently presented their suggestion on social media, prompting some insightful discussion among the Tears of the Kingdom fandom.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:55:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-amber-fuse-weapons/ An Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim player has finally leveled up all skills to 100 after 11 years with the game. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim first launched in 2011 and was a massive success for Bethesda. The game was a landmark release that remains hugely popular to this day.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:51:35 GMT https://gamerant.com/skyrim-all-skills-points/ Despite its intriguing premise and a commanding lead performance from Samuel. L Jackson, Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion received mixed reviews, prompting series director Ali Selim to address them.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:15:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/secret-invasion-reviews-reaction-director-ali-selim/ The imminent Invasion update for Overwatch 2 is shaping up to be the game's biggest content drop yet, and Scott Lawlor, the game's Audio and Technical Narrative Director, has revealed that a ton of new lines of dialogue will arrive along with it. Though Overwatch 2's PvE content has been a controversial topic since many of its features were revealed to be cut, the Invasion update will be kicking off this new game mode with three new story mission for players to enjoy.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:59:58 GMT https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-invasion-voice-lines-number-count/ Colgera is a tough boss to defeat in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but a player has actually managed to accidentally take it down in a very unusual way. Breath of the Wild completely revamped the Zelda game formula. While most of the changes were well-received by the community, there were certain aspects that many gamers believed shouldn't have been altered or removed. Dungeons and temples had always been a big part of Zelda games, and Breath of the Wild replaced them with Shrines and Divine Beasts. Thankfully, players will find several temples and dungeons in Tears of the Kingdom, all of them ready to be explored.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:53:58 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-colgera-wind-temple-boss-beat-how-no-arrows/ Blizzard is reportedly banning Diablo 4 players found using an exploit that lets them transfer their Eternal Realm characters to the Seasonal Realm. This Diablo 4 bug was recently discovered by a community member which quickly became the talk of the town considering how game-breaking it was.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:50:56 GMT https://gamerant.com/diablo-4-eternal-realm-season-1-character-transfer-ban/ Portal 2 is currently the highest-rated game on Steam, but it's in danger of losing its top spot to popular indie game People Playground. Portal 2 first released in 2011 to rave reviews from critics and is often cited as one of the absolute best video games of all time.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:42:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/best-steam-games-portal-2-people-playground/ A WandaVision extra recently revealed that Disney scanned background actors to use their likenesses for future projects.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:15:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/wandavision-extra-disney-scanned-background-actors-future-projects/ Blizzard has confirmed several details regarding the next seasonal battle pass in Overwatch 2, revealing that Ana will be the lucky hero to receive the new Mythic-tier skin which is to be introduced in Season 6. The next season for Overwatch 2 is set to be its biggest yet, launching alongside the Invasion update that will kick off the game's PvE mode with three new co-operative missions that will see players battling Null Sector forces in cities around the globe.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:53:14 GMT https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-season-6-mythic-skins-ana/ Overwatch 2 has revealed a series of hero adjustments coming to the game in Season 6, including a buff to Lifeweaver’s Tree of Life ability and a nerf to Kiriko's Protection Suzu. It has also been confirmed that Cassidy will receive a nerf to the range of his Magnetic Grenade ability, while Mercy's damage boost will be amplified.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:49:54 GMT https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-season-6-changes-nerfs-buffs-lifeweaver-kiriko-mercy/ The free Underworld Desdemona skin will become unavailable once the next Fortnite update goes live, so players that have acquired the Coldest Circle Quest Pack must complete it before it's too late. When Fortnite first came out, it wasn't as common for players to own skins. There were few cosmetic items compared to the extensive pool that exists nowadays, and nearly all of them could only be acquired if players got the Battle Pass or purchased V-Bucks, the in-game currency. However, times have changed, and thankfully, Fortnite now makes it much easier for players to get free cosmetic items regularly.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:45:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/free-fortnite-skins-underworld-desdemona/ This summer, the city of Yokohama in Japan will host the World Pokemon Championships. It will be the first time that Japan has ever hosted the championships, making it a huge celebration for both Japan and the international fans that will get to play the game in the country of its origin. The latest part of the celebration leading up to the championship itself is a new anime-style promotional video, showcasing international fans playing together in a truly beautiful way.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:30:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/beautiful-anime-video-from-your-name-studio-releases-for-pokmon-world-championships/ Jonathan Frakes has no intention of slowing down. The actor and director has taken part in many facets of the Star Trek franchise over the years, and now he's ready for what comes next. Don't worry, though. That doesn't mean he's moving on from Trek. In fact, he wants more of it.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:15:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-jonathan-frakes-legacy-spinoff-optimist/ Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 has revealed its newest character. Revealed in late July, publisher GameMill Entertainment confirmed that it's releasing the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl sequel sometime this year.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:01:39 GMT https://gamerant.com/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2-plankton-new-character/ In a shocking turn of events, the highly anticipated giveaway event organized by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat turned chaotic, causing a riot in New York City. Known as one of the most popular Twitch streamers, Kai Cenat announced an extravagant giveaway on his live stream, promising fans incredible prizes. However, things took a dark turn as thousands of eager participants swarmed the location, resulting in an unprecedented and uncontrollable riot that left authorities scrambling to maintain order.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:50:14 GMT https://gamerant.com/kai-cenat-ps5-giveaway-riot-new-york/ In defense of criticism that The Witcher has oversimplified plot points, producers have recently pointed to audiences as the reason why.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:15:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-witcher-producers-blame-audiences-simplified-plot/ It's been 12 years since the release of Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch, and Snyder is getting real about how he felt about the comments about his female-driven action movie. He also hopes to release a director's cut to include the alternate ending scene many thought was "too weird."

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:15:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/zack-snyder-sucker-punch-original-ending-directors-cut/ Facebook co-owner Mark Zuckerberg recently revealed his ridiculous McDonald's order. The tech CEO has been going viral on social media because of his current fit physique, and the intense training he's been doing to achieve it.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 04:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/mark-zuckerberg-ridiculous-mcdonalds-order/ One crafty player has discovered yet another use for the building mechanics in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, having leveraged the Ultrahand ability to construct a fully functional camper trailer for Link. The footage of their cozy mobile home later made the rounds on social media, with many fans praising its creator for going through so much effort to engineer a unique horse carriage, which is something that not many Tears of the Kingdom players have done to date.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 02:06:44 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-camper-link/ Wasting no time addressing some of the issues standing in the way of players’ enjoyment of its long-awaited CRPG, Baldur’s Gate 3, developer Larian Studios has released the first hotfix for the game only a day after its launch. Despite receiving high marks from many critics and fans some players have already expressed their frustration with issues ranging from how Baldur’s Gate 3 handles co-op to crashes when playing the game on Steam Deck.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:37:03 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-hotfix-1-patch-notes/ Classic Treasure arcade shoot 'em up game Radiant Silvergun is finally coming to the PC platform via the Steam storefront. This game was one of Treasure's most recognizable games alongside its action platformers like Gunstar Heroes. In recent years, the developer has been doing some remasters of its older games such as Dynamite Headdy and Alien Soldier. One of the most acclaimed games in its library, Radiant Silvergun, is finally getting a modern PC port as well.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:53:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/radiant-silvergun-steam-release-soon/ If there's one person whose bad side everyone should avoid, it's a Hulk. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law star Tatiana Maslany spoke out against Disney CEO Bob Iger's decidedly unfriendly stance on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike in Hollywood, and she did so with the sort of power one might expect from a powerful green lawyer.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:45:29 GMT https://gamerant.com/she-hulk-tatiana-maslany-disney-ceo-bob-iger-actors-strike/ Diablo 4 has fixed the bug that allowed players to move their Eternal characters to the Seasonal Realms. Diablo 4 Season 1 began towards the end of last month, and it's been an eventful one already.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:37:45 GMT https://gamerant.com/diablo-4-eternal-characters-enter-seasonal-realm-bug-fixed/ For some fans of Stardew Valley, playing the game serves as a relaxing escape, but one player's impressively detailed spreadsheet has turned the game into some seriously in-depth work. There are many passionate fans in the Stardew Valley community, and this particular player's approach to the game will have some fans envious of their organizational skills.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:25:50 GMT https://gamerant.com/stardew-valley-player-spreadsheet-organization/ Gunfire Games rolled out yet another major Remnant 2 patch that introduces a wide variety of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, but also happens to nerf two of the game's best weapons, Nightfall and Enigma. This is the second update to the action RPG that the developer released in August, arriving shortly after a comprehensive Remnant 2 hotfix was pushed out to Xbox consoles.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:11:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/remnant-2-patch-nightfall-enigma-nerfs/ A Pokemon fan creates an impressive rug based on Weezing, one of the most recognizable Generation 1 Pokemon from the classic Game Boy titles. Although Weezing is missing from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Koffing and Weezing remain popular as two of the most beloved creatures in the long-running Pokemon franchise.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:55:37 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-fan-weezing-rug/ An inventive Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player attempted to get past the fog in the Lost Woods using a rocket-powered cart. The fog in the Lost Woods has the magical property of resetting Link’s position if he tries to move through it, making this area of the map one of the hardest locations to reach in Tears of the Kingdom.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:48:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-rocket-powered-cart-get-through-lost-woods-attempt/ Blizzard has released a brand-new trailer for Overwatch 2 that is all about the hero shooter's new PvE story missions. Overwatch fans have been asking for proper story missions for years, and now it's finally happening with the massive Invasion update on August 10.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:43:48 GMT https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-pve-story-missions-giant-omnic-trailer/ Amid a debate over the connotations and usage of the term "JRPG," Bayonetta series creator and PlatinumGames executive Hideki Kamiya gives his own opinions on the word. This debate has been a hot topic recently, especially with the release of Square Enix's action RPG, Final Fantasy 16. In particular, the main issue stemmed from the comments of Final Fantasy 16 producer, Naoki Yoshida, where he had some discomfort when using the term and prefers using "RPG" when referring to the genre regardless of where it was developed. Yoshida also stated that there might be some developers who might feel discriminated against when Western media use the term. Now, fellow game developer at PlatinumGames Hideki Kamiya gave his thoughts on the term.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:36:43 GMT https://gamerant.com/bayonetta-creator-hideki-kamiya-jrpg-term-debate/ A Valheim player shares a helpful chart for roof building that includes various designs. Between fighting Trolls and Greydwarves, Valheim fans often make elaborate bases, and this chart could help fans with roofing their projects.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:29:54 GMT https://gamerant.com/valheim-roof-building-chart/ The Book of Eli screenwriter Gary Whitta took to social media to complain about how the film has soared to the top of a streaming service’s featured list without crediting him. This slight on the writer occurs while the Writers Guild of America is still on strike concerning ill-treatment such as this.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:15:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/book-of-eli-writer-gary-whitta-uncredited-max/ The Enigma in Overwatch 2 has finally been confirmed to be none other than John Cena. John Cena himself has been teasing his potential involvement with Overwatch 2 on social media, and now the cat is officially out of the bag.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:31:50 GMT https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-enigma-john-cena/ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was a visual spectacle partly because of how many different iterations of Spider-Man were used in the film. However, one of the Spider-Man variants - Spider-Boy - didn't make the cut despite the film’s lead character designer, Kris Anka, drawing him into the film during production.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:16:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/spiderman-across-the-spider-verse-spiderboy-cameo-cut-confirmed/ A well-known leaker of Atlus-developed games states that there are plans to release Persona 5: The Phantom X outside of China, albeit in a limited capacity. This information comes from MbKKssTBhz5 on Twitter, aka Midori, who had been sharing information about projects in the works at Atlus, such as the development of Persona 6. A lot of this information has been shared through her apparent connections at the developer, with many of the leaks she's released being pretty accurate. She's been correct about games like Persona 3 Reload before its reveal, so there is some credence behind her leaks.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:13:35 GMT https://gamerant.com/persona-5-the-phantom-x-international-release-japan-catch/ Bloodborne is still boasting an impressive player count more than eight years into its release, as suggested by some newly compiled data. FromSoftware's Lovecraftian action RPG originally released to rave reviews in March 2015, with many players clamoring for a Bloodborne PC port ever since.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:45:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/bloodborne-player-count-2023/ A Fallout 4 clip shows an interaction between a player and a Mr. Gutsy robot that resulted in the latter exploding. There are many robotic NPCs in Fallout 4's open world, and the Mr. Gutsy units that players may encounter offer a unique option for players specializing in the luck perk.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:44:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/fallout-4-mr-gutsy-interaction-clip/ One talented modder has brought a bunch of stuff from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including Link and his prosthetic arm, into the indie fighting game called Rivals of Aether. Custom game mods created through Steam Workshop can help players freshen up their experience with new content, like one instance in which a modder recreated Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 4 to improve some textures and enemies.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:41:40 GMT https://gamerant.com/rivals-of-aether-mod-tears-of-the-kingdom-link/ Intel has silently announced its A570M and A530M mobile GPUs, expanding its Arc A-series of graphics cards. They now join the Intel Arc A770M, A730M, A550M, A370M, and A350M lineup and as per the nomenclature, the new cards are mid-tier offerings. While both GPUs have the same base clock speed of 1300MHz, there are some differences in terms of Xe cores, Ray-Tracing units, Vector Engines, TGP, and more.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:39:42 GMT https://gamerant.com/intel-arc-a570m-a530m-mobile-gpus-launched-expanding-arc-a-series-lineup/ One of A24's best horror films, Talk To Me, is terrifying on Hereditary-type levels. However, the film’s disturbing events were not the reason that the film was banned in the Middle East.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:04:29 GMT https://gamerant.com/talk-to-me-banned-kuwait-a24-horror-movie/ A Pokemon fan put their hands to work and stitched a giant, crochet plush of the legendary Lugia. The Pokemon fan then posted their work on social media for all to see and gave a reason why they crocheted the massive Lugia plush to begin with. The artist received praise from other Pokemon trainers for their efforts.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:02:33 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-fan-lugia-plush-crochet/ One Ukrainian soldier defending his homeland recently went on record to credit video games for some of the combat skills that he's now employing on an everyday basis. His peculiar perspective on the realities of war arrived shortly after the raging conflict in Ukraine entered its 18th month of fighting.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:47:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/ukrainian-soldier-combat-skills-video-games/ A Diablo 4 gamer recently had an amazing idea: offering free respecs to all players after updates regarding balancing issues. Some gamers have spent millions of gold to respec high-level Diablo 4 characters, so this idea could have a strong, positive impact on the game.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:17:00 GMT https://gamerant.com/diablo-4-player-balance-changes-free-respecs-idea/ AMD is planning to release “new, enthusiast-tier GPUs” in the Radeon RX 7000 series this quarter. CEO Lisa Su shared the rough timeline during a Q2 2023 Earnings Call, revealing that the RDNA 3 lineup of graphics cards is on track to expand with enthusiast-class GPUs. These are believed to be the Radeon RX 7700 and the RX 7800. It must be noted that AMD is categorizing its upcoming GPUs as “enthusiast”, rather than the previously used “ultra-enthusiast” moniker for its RX 7900 series of graphics cards, indicating a shift towards more mid-range markets than their predecessors.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:14:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/amd-radeon-rx-7800-rx-7700-q3-new-enthusiast-gpus/ A new job listing from ZeniMax Online Studios seems to hint that the studio is pivoting away from the massively popular The Elder Scrolls Online to focus on a brand-new game. The Elder Scrolls Online has garnered an enormous fan base since its launch in 2014, but as the MMORPG nears its tenth birthday, ZeniMax Online Studios appears to be ready to shift its focus elsewhere.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:04:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/zenimax-online-studios-next-game-after-elder-scrolls-online/ A Baldur's Gate 3 player has an important tip for struggling adventurers. The full launch of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC has led to a massive influx of new players that may find the complexities of the Dungeons and Dragons game overwhelming. Simply learning how combat works is no simple matter, so figuring out all the complexities that Larian Studios has introduced may take some time. This trick, which allows Baldur's Gate 3 players to quickly enter stealth as a group, could save players' parties.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:55:14 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-stealth-sneak-button/ A Skyrim player lost their dedicated companion Lydia in a bizarre and unexpected way. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, originally released in 2011, is one of the most beloved video games ever made, having sold more than 60 million copies in its lifetime across several platforms.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:44:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/skyrim-glitch-lydia-fall-through-floor/ A Baldur's Gate 3 player used the character creator system to make Papa Smurf in the game. After much anticipation, Baldur's Gate 3 has finally arrived to take players on a new adventure.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:14:56 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-papa-smurf/ Genshin Impact has revealed the characters players will be able to wish for when version 4.0 launches. Genshin Impact gets new updates on a regular basis, as the development team continues to add quests, events, storylines, and more to the game.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:11:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/genshin-impact-version-40-event-wishes/ Some players are upset about a particular restriction that Baldur's Gate 3 places on co-op games. Larian's latest RPG is already a hit with fans and critics for its story and gameplay. It seems that Baldur's Gate 3 is raising the bar for developers and will likely be talked about for years to come. That doesn't mean the game is perfect, however.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:38:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-co-op-character-wont-leave/ An imaginative Minecraft player has built the Pandora biosphere from James Cameron's Avatar film in the game. The sandbox nature of Minecraft allows players to create almost everything: from realistic volcanoes and giant crab statues to the Mausoleum from Dark Souls 3's Ringed City DLC. Hundreds of creations have surfaced on the internet thus far, leaving fans in awe of their inspirational designs.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:32:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/minecraft-avatar-pandora-build/ A player of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has recreated several in-game weapons in real life. Other players have recreated real-life items in Tears of the Kingdom, so it only makes sense to go the other way around.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:31:14 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-fan-weapons-real-life-replicas/