https://gamerant.com Game Rant delivers content written by gamers for gamers with an emphasis on news, reviews, unique features, and interviews. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:32:44 GMT en-US hourly 60 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/ While playing through The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim's main story, players will be tasked with traveling to a variety of different locations, in which they can pursue side quests. Upon traveling to Riften, they can begin the Thieves Guild questline and eventually become the Guild Master if they meet the requirements.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:00:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/skyrim-how-become-thieves-guild-master-radiant-quests/ The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim follows the Dragonborn as they attempt to stop a powerful evil from waging war on the land of Skyrim. While ensuring Skyrim remains safe for all who dwell there is the main goal of the game, players will also have countless opportunities to pursue optional content to uncover unique rewards.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:01:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/skyrim-where-meekos-shack-location/ Destiny 2 is still gripped by its Lightfall era, with two seasons left to go before The Final Shape expansion drops, and Season of the Deep being a few weeks away from the finish line. Even though Season of the Deep's lore fixed most of what was wrong with the Lightfall expansion, Season 22 will likely equally important in many ways, as Bungie has already teased that it will revolve around resurrecting Savathun and working with her. Season 22 will also entail the return of another Raid from the franchise's past, and while that is going to be a challenge for Bungie in many ways, the ultimate test is the one that The Final Shape's Raid will have to endure.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:30:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/destiny-2-the-final-shape-raid-puzzle-strand-grapple-exploration-good-cheese-bad/ Mortal Kombat 1 continues to reveal the effects that Liu Kang’s New Era has on the main roster, sales milestones and player count landmarks exceed fans’ expectations lately, and Dead by Daylight announces one of its most highly anticipated crossover chapters to date. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:21:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/video-game-news-baldurs-gate-3-dead-by-daylight-bloodborne/ Monks in Baldur's Gate 3 are an interesting class to play as because while their focus is on getting into the thick of the action to deliver some devastating blows to enemies, they do not wear any armor. This means that as fun as they can be to play, they are not among Baldur's Gate 3's beginner-friendly classes.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-way-of-the-open-hand-monk-powerful-attack-combo-raw-damage-bosses-good/ While the release of Cyberpunk 2077 may have been botched, later patches allowed players to have a more satisfying adventure throughout Night City. The game offers many paths for gamers to take and the amount of content that can be found feels nearly limitless. However, one Cyberpunk 2077 route, in particular, is more satisfying than the others.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:46:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/cyberpunk-2077-corpo-path-satisfying-why-ending-tie-in-best/ Immortals of Aveum is one of August 2023's most anticipated titles. Immortals of Aveum features first-person, magic-based combat, and a narrative that CEO and game director of Ascendant Studios, Bret Robbins, describes as a mixture of Doom, BioShock, and God of War. Players will take on the role of Jak, a battlemage fighting in humanity's conflict over the control of Aveum's magic. However, Jak is unlike other battle mages, as he boasts the title of Triarch Magnus. Within the world of Aveum, magic is divided into colors, and individuals are given titles based on the number of colors that they can access. As a Triarch Magnus, Jak is the rarest breed of magic wielder, and this depth of ability sees both him and the player forced into the title's conflict against their will.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:31:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/immortals-of-aveum-triarch-magnus-jak-wielding-magic-colors-sigils/ Pokemon games have gone a long way when it comes to improving and even drastically changing the core formula of the franchise, with Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet being prime examples of this for different reasons. One of the biggest outliers in terms of features for Gen 9 was the fact that it broke a massive Pokemon tradition with tall grass, as random encounters are entirely gone from the title and replaced with overworld spawns. Yet, Pokemon Sword and Shield first and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet later, as well as Diablo 4 more recently, all prove that Gen 10 games need to go one extra mile to make the open-world experience the best it can be.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:19:36 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-gen-10-scarlet-violet-diablo-4-level-scaling-overworld-exploration-freedom-good-bad/ The presence of dragons have been a long-running tradition among FromSoftware's boss roster, with Elden Ring being no exception thanks to the inclusion of enemies like Flying Dragon Agheel. However, while this enemy type is a common trope for the developer, the most recent outing of them outshines many of the previous attempts to make compelling dragon boss designs by FromSoftware right from the beginning.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:15:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/elden-rings-dragon-bosses-flying-dragon-agheel-model-attacks-combat-good/ Baldur's Gate 3 has finally left early access and it has not disappointed RPG fans. Players everywhere are calling it one of the best RPGs ever made, and they will likely be lost in its fantasy world for years to come. It is very impressive what Larian Studios has been able to pull off, and hopefully this is just the start of what is to come. While that all sounds fantastic, Baldur's Gate 3 also adopted a troubling PC gaming trend.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-pc-steam-launcher-larian-studios-bad-why/ 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/ 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/ Platform exclusivity between PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch has been a major driving force in the gaming industry since some of the earliest consoles. Games like Marvel's Spider-Man and The Last of Us gave players a reason to buy a PlayStation while hits like Halo and Gears of War drew players to an Xbox. These not only helped prop up their respective systems but also gave fans unique and exciting experiences to check out no matter where they chose to play their games. This model has become the primary focus of these studios for years, but times may soon be changing.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:19:42 GMT https://gamerant.com/console-exclusivity-playstation-xbox-switch-face-reaper-sooner-later/ The launch of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 approaches, and marketing has ramped up to prepare for it. By this point, what seems to be all the central figures in the game have been revealed, with any major unknowns being well-hidden. Peter Parker and Miles Morales return in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 as cooperating Spider-Men, pooling their efforts and allies to pull through rough spots in both of their lives. Unfortunately, things will only get more complicated with the appearance of Kraven the Hunter and Venom on top of New York City's many other active villains and vigilantes.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:01:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/marvels-spider-man-2-venom-story-direction-playable-harry-peter-miles-helping/ 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/ With more titles showcasing groundbreaking graphics being released on the PS5, gamers are now spoiled for choice. Cooperative gameplay can now be enjoyed in high definition with friends to take gaming experiences to the next level. Although FPS games usually take the spotlight, 3rd person shooters are equally demanding in terms of skill and focus.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:30:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/ps5-best-coop-third-person-shooter-games/ Baldur's Gate 3 offers many weapon types and spells that players can use to overcome any adversary, many of which are standard to a fantasy setting. This includes many ranged options, including fireballs and longbows, but one type of physical ranged attack stands out as one of Baldur's Gate 3's most pleasant surprises.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:02:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-dual-wielding-crossobows-damage-attacks-combat-archetype-good/ When it first launched in early access and then worldwide just a few days later, Diablo 4 was largely praised for its gameplay loop, how fun and engaging its ARPG features were, and how much of a breath of fresh air it was overall, especially coming from Blizzard. However, fans' reception has changed massively since then, and one of the main culprits is Diablo 4's first season, which not only undermined some of the core conceits that made fans happy, but also introduced little incentive to play seasonal characters instead of Eternal Realm ones. The patch did a lot of damage to the game's reputation and player morale, but one of the worst outcomes was that a key launch feature was gutted.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:30:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/diablo-4-season-malignant-level-scaling-experience-nightmare-dungeon-helltide-bad/ 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/ With God of War Ragnarok capping off the series' Norse saga, many fans have started speculating about what mythology the next game could feature. Among the most popular choices is Egyptian mythology as it would be closely linked to Kratos' home of Greece and is the source of a wide variety of gods that could make for potential foes. It will be hard for this next title to top some of the boss fights from God of War Ragnarok, but the pantheon of Egyptian gods could hold the potential for some new and innovative boss mechanics.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:01:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/god-of-war-egyptian-pantheon-setting-boss-fights-set-osiris-ra/ Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls is one of the core pillars of fantasy RPG franchises, with its deep world-building only expanding across decades of releases. Taking place in the different provinces throughout the continent of Tamriel, there are several areas that have yet to appear in a mainline entry since Arena first established the world. One such province, The Summerset Isles, has been the subject of an expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online that saw it finally explored in the modern era. The Summerset Isles were somewhat shrouded in mystery prior to the fully realized version of the islands in The Elder Scrolls Online, but players have had access to its major cities for years now.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:30:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/elder-scrolls-summerset-isles-most-important-locations-explained/ A potential remake for Resident Evil 5 seems as likely as it ever has been. With the title originally releasing in 2009 and involving a spate of iconic characters that are relevant to this day, a remake of the game could be a massive hit with fans.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:31:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/resident-evil-5-remake-boulder-punch-chris-redfield-meme-scene-bad-change-why/ 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/ While Fortnite has always led with strong superhero representation, it's time that Epic Games opens the door for other comic book characters beyond Marvel and DC to add to its ever-expanding range of player cosmetic items. Given that both Marvel and DC are two of the best-known comic publishers, it was virtually inevitable that Fortnite would have added Outfits, Pickaxes, Gliders, and more cosmetics based on its classic superheroes. But with the entertainment landscape changing for superhero content, Epic Games needs to ensure it adapts along with it by partnering with then-lesser-known comic books and their recent successful adaptations.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:00:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/fortnite-crossover-marvel-dc-more-superhero-comics-invincible-the-boys-good-bad/ 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/ Sailor Moon is an absolute icon, instantly recognizable to everyone in the anime community and even to millions of people well outside of it. The staying power of the Sailor Moon series was further cemented with the recent Sailor Moon Crystal reboot and promises continued prowess through the upcoming Sailor Moon Cosmos movie.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:05:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/7-amazon-finds-perfect-for-a-sailor-moon-gaming-setup/ In Episode 15 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, titled Outworld Strangeoids, the players must fight through the Outworld Hideout, facing strange enemies. Players can take on optional challenges, find a hidden secret, and battle Krang and Shredder in an epic showdown.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/tmnt-shredders-revenge-all-episode-15-collectibles-and-secrets/ Microsoft’s Game Pass service is easily worth the price of admission. Many might balk at the concept of having their video game library locked behind a subscription service, but the fact is subscribers get access to an incredible selection of titles spanning from indie darlings to triple-A blockbusters for a surprisingly affordable monthly fee.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:30:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/best-games-xbox-game-pass/ The Elder Scrolls franchise’s lore is inspired by a variety of established mythologies, religious stories, and legends all over the world. The deities the people praise aren’t always benevolent and kind. This is evidenced by the Daedric Princes, extremely powerful entities who inhabit the realm of Oblivion and get summoned by citizens of Tamriel through rituals and spells. Most of them are deceitful and cruel, too, with the perfect example being the Daedric Prince of Knowledge, Hermaeus Mora, whom Skyrim players may be familiar with.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:30:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-elder-scrolls-skyrim-hermaeus-mora-history-changes-appearance-oghma-infinium/ The community in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is thriving, and they welcome players with open arms when they move to Forgotten Valley. Players start their new life with an old farm and a little cash in their pockets. Outside of farm work, they can explore Forgotten Valley's wildlife and spend their time getting to know the townsfolk.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/story-of-seasons-a-wonderful-life-complete-festival-guide/ Having been in the game since the mid-1980s, Bethesda is one of the longest-running high-profile Western developers out there, and the studio has only continued to grow in popularity over the last three decades. Getting its start with sports titles like Wayne Gretzky Hockey, Bethesda would go on to reach mainstream popularity with its The Elder Scrolls series, which began all the way back in 1994. The rest is history, and now Bethesda is one of the most renowned developers in the industry, with its next major AAA project, Starfield, dropping in just over a month.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:29 GMT https://gamerant.com/starfield-bethesda-new-era-public-perception-fallout-failure-skyrim-good-bad/ Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life takes players on a journey through moving to a new area and starting a family on their dad's old farm. There, they will make friends, discover secrets, and build their farm from the ground up with crops and animals. Of course, this story will seem familiar to fans of the original, but there are some key differences.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/story-of-seasons-a-wonderful-life-do-animals-die/ Baldur's Gate 3 is built on the Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition system, adapted for CRPG by Belgium-based developers Larian Studios. As with any tabletop-to-video game adaption, Larian has had to add, remove, and tweak the Fifth Edition rules to fit Baldur's Gate 3.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/bg3-biggest-rules-changes-dungeons-and-dragons-fifth-edition-baldurs-gate-3/ Within the Fallout series, a post-apocalyptic world awaits, adorned with desolate landscapes and iconic cities that have become synonymous with the franchise. Washington, D.C., a ruined metropolis, and the vibrant streets of New Vegas beckon adventurers with their unique and unforgettable offerings.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 07:30:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/fallout-best-cities-series/ Before video games became the cinematic, multi-faceted explorations of humanity that we know them as today, things were a bit different. The transition from 2D to 3D meant that games could be a bit more ambitious and characters would go from text bubbles to sometimes fully-voiced avatars. So as games like Metal Gear Solid and Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver were creating the template that other games would follow, many of the early attempts weren't so fortunate. But while that may seem like a bad thing, it managed to create a diverse catalog of games with voice acting that managed to endure to this day.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:30:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/ps1-games-bad-endearing-voice-acting/ The JRPG is a time-tested genre that spans back to the early days of gaming consoles. Some of the oldest franchises that are still popular today are JRPGs, like Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and Megami Tensei. These are games with large parties of characters, incredible stories, and finely tuned (typically turn-based) gameplay.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 04:23:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-best-jrpgs-metacritic/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep is about to end after a successful run that managed to rectify several issues with the Lightfall campaign, and Bungie is preparing to host a massive showcase at the end of the month that will detail both Season 22 and The Final Shape expansion. Ahead of this showcase, however, Bungie released a Destiny 2 State of the Game post to address some pain points, upcoming changes, and the many challenges the team is facing. Of all the problems with the game right now, Destiny 2 players are upset that Bungie failed to properly address those concerning PvP and Gambit, with the latter getting the even shorter end of the stick.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 01:01:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/destiny-2-gambit-changes-final-shape-new-map-enemy-factions-future-good-bad/ At first glance, the worlds of Soulslike games and anime seemingly lack any points of intersection, but Little Witch Nobeta bridges the gap with an unexpected crossover between Japanese culture and the dark-themed genre. Developer Pupuya Games combines the aesthetic of a magic girl with the dark setting in a third-person shooter RPG, and this union gives players a distinctive gaming experience. Little Witch Nobeta features an anime-inspired cast and action-centric gameplay, delivering a refreshing take on the gloomy scenery in a change of pace from the dark themes that have propelled Souls games to stardom. With gleaming reviews from its player base and critics alike, Little Witch Nobeta has something to offer lovers of anime and the Soulslike genre, and both sets of fans should check out the 3D action shooter.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:30:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/little-witch-nobeta-indie-magical-girl-anime-soulslike-shooter-good-why/ Many players are hopeful that Kingdom Hearts 4 will not only return to including more classic Final Fantasy characters in the way that previous titles had. However, with the success of Final Fantasy 16, even more players are hopeful that the new protagonist Clive will make an appearance in the next title to fight alongside Sora and his friends.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/kingdom-hearts-4-clive-final-fantasy-16-crossover-interactions-sora-growth-good-why/ The atmosphere and world of the original Death Stranding are one of the game's most prominent features, but the exposition-heavy storytelling could be improved on in Death Stranding 2. With a new storyline that hopefully doesn't take so much emphasis on revealing the secrets of the past, the more in-the-moment storyline and the outlook to the future have more opportunities for the Death Stranding story to be shown rather than being told.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:30:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/death-stranding-2-cutscenes-journals-letters-better-dialogue-perspective-shift-good/ Roblox: Southwest Florida is a game in which players have to drive a lot, role-play, work at different jobs, or even rob shops. When it comes to such games, it is necessary to have in-game currency to buy a new car, medicine, or at least a latte. And, as a rule, it is also required to farm a lot, but this article has something else to offer. Here, players will find a list of Roblox: Southwest Florida codes, thanks to which players can easily save up for their dream car and enjoy all its benefits.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:30:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/roblox-southwest-florida-codes/ A sequel to Pokemon Legends: Arceus is all but confirmed after the success of the title breathed new life into the series' formula. While recent rumors point towards this Pokemon Legends: Arceus follow-up taking place in a past version of the Unova Region, it could head somewhere more iconic. A Pokemon Legends game set in Kanto's past seems like a no-brainer given the popular status of Gen 1 among fans, and it would give players a chance to explore the region with a brand-new set of starters.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-legends-kanto-starter-predictions-japan-chimchar-treecko-popplio/ 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/ 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/ The Sims 4 has been spellbinding players for almost a decade, and with new mods and expansion packs, excitement remains high. Players eagerly anticipate these mods and expansion packs, test what they bring to the table, and how they can leverage them to improve their gameplay. Among the most popular expansion packs in The Sims 4 is the "Vampires" which introduced the ability to turn Sims into vampires.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:00:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-sims-4-get-plasma-fruit/ 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/ 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/ Though they were once a distinctive tradition within Pokemon games, the series' most recent generations have been inconsistent with Fossil Pokemon and have now left Gen 10 with the responsibility of reviving a historic Pokemon trope. As one of Pokemon's oldest design staples, Fossil Pokemon have featured in every generation up until Gen 6, almost consistently as a pair where players choose one of the two. Despite returning with a twist inspired by real-life archeology in Gen 8, no new Fossils were added in both Gen 7 and Gen 9's Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/pokemon-fossils-gen-10-return-classic-new-approach/ In Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach - Ruin, Cassie is quickly pulled into the chaos and mystery of the Pizzaplex, and its many secrets. One way she, and the player, can uncover these secrets is by collecting the various collectibles scattered throughout the DLC. These can be broken into two categories: Normal Collectibles and AR Collectibles.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/fnaf-five-nights-at-freddys-security-breach-ruin-chapter-1-all-collectibles-monty-golf/ 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/ Disney’s Illusion Island is a new platforming adventure game featuring The Fab Four—Mikey Mouse, Minnie, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Players will experience a Metroidvania-style platformer full of interactive abilities, colorful maps, and more. Those who want to experience Dlala Studios’ newest title can get a copy now on Switch.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:00:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/illusion-island-interview-creative-director-stories-game-mechanics-creative-process/ The post-nuclear landscape of Fallout 76 offers the same Atompunk retro appeal of Fallout with a multiplayer twist. With players now actively competing for resources and supremacy in Fallout’s post-apocalyptic wasteland, Fallout 76 players need to rock the best arsenal or risk falling prey to their stronger counterparts.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:00:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/fallout-76-where-to-find-lever-action-rifle-plans/ The Witch of Path of Exile may interest characters looking for a powerhouse spellcasting Class, with her Elementalist Ascendancy capitalizing on synergizing elemental abilities to deal devastating damage. A crucial part of this arsenal is the Primal Aegis skill, provided by the Bastion of Elements Passive within the Elementalist skill tree. When used correctly, Primal Aegis can be an integral part of an Elementalist’s damage-building kit.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:00:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/path-of-exile-how-get-primal-aegis-skill-uses/ In Genshin Impact version 3.4, Hoyoverse added a big event called "Second Blooming," in which players could gain a free skin for 4* Electro unit Lisa. However, all the way back in version 2.0, Genshin Impact already added a hidden achievement of the same name, which can be a little bit easy to miss and forget. Furthermore, the skin event having the same name as the achievement while being way more popular has likely made a lot of players who didn't already have the achievement completely unaware of its existence, with all "second blooming" discussions being about Lisa and her new skin.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 09:00:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/genshin-impact-second-blooming-achievement-quest-guide/ Stealth games can be some of the most challenging and frustrating experiences in the medium. They require a lot of patience, as waiting is a large part of the gameplay and that is just not how everyone likes to play. However, most stealth games do allow players to tackle situations in their own way.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 08:15:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/best-stealth-games-xbox-game-pass/ 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/ 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/ 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/ 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 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/ 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/ 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 One Piece Game is an action brawler game developed by Boss Studio. This game has players fighting their way through different enemies while being set in the One Piece universe. There is a large selection of devil fruits, combat styles, and even haki that players can unlock.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:20:23 GMT https://gamerant.com/a-one-piece-game-codes/ 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/ Roblox: Anime Fighting Simulator X is a game where players need to develop their characters and fight. Players will upgrade strength, durability, chakra, and sword to successfully complete various missions, defeat enemies and visit new worlds. As in most games, Roblox: Anime Fighting Simulator X has a currency that needs to be farmed and this article aims to make this process easier by providing some codes.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:12:32 GMT https://gamerant.com/roblox-anime-fighting-simulator-x-codes/ The various rumors springing up about a Nintendo Switch successor make it seem as though the console is all but officially confirmed at this point. An important factor associated with the launch of any new gaming hardware is what games will be available to play immediately after the system hits shelves, and Nintendo has a lot of potential with its various franchises to give the Switch successor a major launch.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:00:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-successor-launch-titles-pokemon-mario-kart-smash-bros/ 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/ Roblox: Fire Force Online is a new game in which players will have to complete many quests. To earn money, players will have to help old ladies cross the street and clean the police station. However, there are many other activities in the game, such as joining a clan, getting different skills, and communicating with other players. In this article, Roblox users will find a complete list of codes for Fire Force Online.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:36:02 GMT https://gamerant.com/roblox-fire-force-online-codes/ 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/ One brave Diablo 4 player managed to beat a Level 100 Nightmare Dungeon using a Level 75 Sorcerer. Not only this achievement is impressive because of the character’s level, but also because Sorcerers are not considered a very strong class in the game, to the point that Sorcerers will be buffed in Diablo 4’s 1.1.1 update.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:30:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/diablo-4-level-100-nightmare-dungeons-sorcerer-builds-hydra/ Blizzard has released a brand-new in-game animated short for Overwatch 2 Damage hero Sojourn that sets up the PvE story missions coming as part of the big Invasion update on August 10. The PvE story missions will finally see story content and cutscenes in Overwatch 2 itself, but for years, Blizzard has been telling the hero shooter's story through comic books, short stories, and some gorgeous animated shorts.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:03:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/overwatch-2-sojourn-animated-short/ The next major Nintendo franchise to receive a series of LEGO sets may have leaked early. Nintendo and LEGO's partnership has blossomed into something very exciting and undeniably popular, too. Sets for all ages, including digitally-enabled Super Mario sets and throwback Nintendo Entertainment System sets, continue to sell well at LEGO stores across the country. It's not so surprising that Nintendo would seek to bring more of its properties to LEGO, but the next set might surprise fans.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:40:45 GMT https://gamerant.com/nintendo-animal-crossing-lego-set-leak/ Gamers looking for a PlayStation 5 can save $50 soon at Target retail stores for a limited time. This temporary price drop is one of the lowest consumers have been able to pick up the PS5 at a brick-and-mortar store.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:08:36 GMT https://gamerant.com/ps5-deal-discount-sale-target/ A few The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim players recently had a discussion about the worst perk trees in the game. Despite the game being over a decade old at this point, Skyrim fans are still debating about many aspects of the game such as who is the best follower in Skyrim, and this latest discussion highlighted some of the ways that a few skills simply don’t seem as effective as others.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:04:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/skyrim-worst-perks-skills/ Over the last decade, PlayStation has really pushed to create a library of popular first-party IPs, and it's succeeded far more than it's failed. Though disappointments like Days Gone exist, they're definitely the outliers, with God of War, The Last of Us, Marvel's Spider-Man, Horizon, and a good few more all proving that PlayStation's resources weren't squandered. And with these IPs now under its belt, PlayStation can use them in a variety of ways moving forward, with PC ports being the company's first step.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:04:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/playstation-exclusives-pc-ports-struggle-low-sales-explained/ Following much anticipation, HoYoverse has unveiled the 4.0 version of Genshin Impact and its including Fontaine nation, confirming its release date and detailing some of the content that players can expect from the incoming update. The new info was shared as part of an hour-long Genshin Impact 4.0 Special Program event which was live-streamed via YouTube and Twitch.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:27:14 GMT https://gamerant.com/genshin-impact-4-0-trailer-characters-bosses-fontaine-region/ Ed Boon has been teasing the return of Reptile, a classic character that has been on many fans’ wish lists for Mortal Kombat 1. The beloved co-creator of Mortal Kombat is known for playfully engaging with fans on social media and dropping cryptic hints about NetherRealm’s upcoming projects before they are officially announced. This has also been true Mortal Kombat 1, with Ed Boon asking players which classic gameplay modes from past MK titles they would like to see return and teasing upcoming roster announcements.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:30:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/mortal-kombat-1-characters-reptile/ Baldur's Gate 3 players are showering Larian Studios with praise over the developer's decision to release the massively popular game without any microtransactions or other kinds of in-game purchases. Hype for Baldur's Gate 3 has been through the roof, and it seems that the massive RPG has largely lived up to expectations.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:25:57 GMT https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-no-microtransactions-in-game-purchases/ One The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player utilized the game's building mechanics to recreate history's first successful powered airplane. Their achievement is just the latest in a long list of engineering marvels ranging from Tears of the Kingdom cluster drones to devastating mechs that the fandom managed to build since the game hit the store shelves in spring.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:41:00 GMT https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-plane-build/ Since The Sims 4 was first released, a common complaint was that babies were essentially objects. They are restricted to their bassinets and have limited options for interacting with other Sims and the world around them. However, the Sims teams freed the babies with a life stage called Infants that came in a base game update on March 14, 2023.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:31:32 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-sims-4-infants-guide-traits-crib-food-recipes/ Fans of the Pokemon franchise should be excited for Tuesday, August 8 at 6:00am PT, as that's when the next Pokemon Presents event will take place. Rumors have been swirling for quite some time that a Pokemon Presents event would be happening in August, and fans had very good reason to believe the rumors were true.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:27:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/next-pokemon-presents-2023-august/