Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition Could Be Closed This Week

Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard may end up being successful after all, according to the latest updates on the deal. Though the American Federal Trade Commission has been trying to grind progress on the acquisition to a halt for over a year now, things are looking up for the deal at last, with the affected companies now apparently set for closure. Sony finally signed aCall of Dutydealwith Microsoft after a lengthy period of legal exchanges on the matter, and it seems that, barring the UK’s CMA opposition, all the major legal and commercial hurdles have been cleared for the deal to go through....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Hunter Harris

Netflix's Dragon Age: Absolution Release Date and Other Details Revealed

Netflix has confirmed the release date of its upcoming adult animated TV show based on theDragon Agevideo game series,Dragon Age: Absolution.Dragon Ageis a beloved video game franchise from BioWare, the same developers behind the immensely popularMass Effectfranchise. Given the often engrossing nature of video game storylines,a variety of TV adaptations have become popularboth among gamers and general audiences. BioWare’s RPG games sport a dynamic cast of characters, and the setting and atmosphere have been praised by both gamers and critics alike....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · James Pearson

One Fallout 76 Faction Deserves to Make its Way into Future Games

Summary One of the most appealing aspects ofFallout 76, besides its unique multiplayer aspect compared to the wider franchise, is how it explores such a unique location within the IP’s irradiated version of the United States. Away from past franchise locations like California, Nevada, and Massachusetts, the 2018 title instead chose to explore the post-apocalyptic world of Appalachia and West Virginia. Not only did this allowFallout 76to explore some very unique locations, the likes of which had not been showcased in the franchise before, but it also crucially allowed the game to introduce brand-new factions that helped greatly with the world-building of the area....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Marcus Werner

One Piece: Why The Cross Guild Is The Biggest Threat To The Marines, Explained

One Pieceis one of the greatest shonen series of all time. It is because of Oda’s continued efforts that the series has maintained an extremely high level of quality. Oda’s storytelling is second to none and his ability to write a character is just as good if not better. However, the thing that makes Oda special is his foreshadowing, some of which can be traced back to hundreds of chapters....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Jasmine Daugherty

Outriders: How the Pyromancer's Worldslayer Legendary Sets Compare to the Base Game's

Outridersfeature four main classes that allow players to curtail their play style to wreak untold havoc against foes and creatures alike on the alien planet of Enoch: Trickster, Devastator, Technomancer, and Pyromancer. WithinOutriders,each class offers a unique array of armor, weapons, mods, and powers that enhance players' abilities and how they survive. While starting the game with low damage output, Pyromancers ultimately provide some of the best legendary armor sets....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Christopher Jacobs

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Look to Be What Everyone Wanted Sword and Shield To Be

Pokemonis one of the biggest franchises in gaming, and has seen success on numerous platforms across many generations of hardware. Its origins on the Game Boy were humble, but as it caught traction through the early 2000s, the Game Freak-developed franchise never looked back. 26 years later it’s stronger than ever, withPokemon Scarlet and Violetset to release in the near future. Fans' anticipation seems to be at an all-time high, as the property has listened to consumer feedback after the somewhat lukewarm reception to the previous mainline titles,Sword and Shield....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Amanda West

Soldier of Godrick is a Rare Tutorial Boss that Doesn’t Prepare Players for Elden Ring

Summary FromSoftware has generally excelled when it comes to developing high-quality tutorial levels across theDark Soulsseries, withElden Ringbeing a rare trip up for the developer. While the tutorial messages and opportunities to practice mechanics are plenty successful, thefinal boss ofElden Ring’s optional tutorial, Soldier of Godrick, struggles to prepare players for what is to come only a few minutes later. This lack of preparation mostly comes from the way that Soldier of Godrick is little more than a normal enemy placed at the end of the tutorial to give players a chance to practice with the guard counter....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Jeremy Webb

Some Apex Legends Players Are Unhappy With Matchmaking in New Ranked System for Season 13

Season 13 ofApex Legends, known as Saviors, has already been out for over a month. And while fans of the battle royale have enjoyed many aspects of the new season, such as thelatest Legend Newcastle, there are some areas of the game that players want to see changed. Specifically, someApex Legendsplayers are unhappy with the matchmaking for Ranked in Season 13. At the start of the new season, the developers at Respawn Entertainment implemented a series of changes for theRanked system inApex Legendsthat placed more of an emphasis on placement compared to early game kills....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Timothy Floyd

Splatoon 3: How to Unlock 'After Alterna'

Splatoon 3’s story mode is the best way for new players to hone their skills before taking their skills online. One of the best campaigns in the entire series,Splatoon 3changes up the formula by allowing players to skip bosses or even entire levels. RELATED:Splatoon 3: How to Get Mr. Grizz Badge and Teddy Band Headgear Doing these skips may be useful for those just looking to finish the story. However, there is a bonus for those brave enough to stick with the old-fashioned linear path....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · John Freeman

Star Wars: Andor Featurette Dives Into The Big Heist In Episodes 4-6

The following contains spoilers for episodes 4-6 ofStar Wars: Andor.Star Warshas just released a new featurette exploring the climactic heist set up and carried out through episodes 4-6 of its Disney Plus seriesAndor. Those who already saw the episodes get to see a new perspective from the actors and showrunner. But anyone who hasn’t checked out the show yet may now feel a pretty strong urge to give it a try....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Steven Clark

Valheim: How to Cook a Meat Platter

The Mistlands update toValheimhas brought a handful of new options for players to experiment with regarding meals. These new food items have changed the tier list in the game and there are plenty of options that provide a significant amount of either Health, Stamina, or Eitr. One of the most promising of these new options is the Meat Platter, an item that looks just as its name implies. Unfortunately, the Meat Platter requires players track down a few of themost dangerous creatures in all ofValheimin order to be crafted....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Penny Spencer

Warframe: Best Swords, Ranked

Warframeis a game geared towards letting every player have their own play style and mix up their attacking options depending on the situation. While some may favor shotguns, launchers, or rifles, there will be others who like the stylistic fighting of using good old-fashioned swords. Related:Warframe: Best Bows, Ranked Warframehas plenty of swords in the game, as it is a core part of the game’ssci fi ninja battleaesthetic. All weapons across all weapon types can be viable if the player builds them correctly, but it is always best to take a sword that has the best base stats from the get go to guarantee a high chance of succeeding in missions no matter their difficulty....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Anthony Howard

Where to Find Nuka-Grape in Fallout 76

Quick Links Nuka-Grapes are a type of Nuka Cola inFallout 76, and consuming them can greatly reduce your Rads and increase your health significantly. While these items are incredibly useful to have in your inventory, consuming them can also help you to complete daily and weekly challenges for some rewards in return. Nuka-Grape is not as common as some otherconsumable health itemsinFallout 76, though. It is difficult to locate, and when purchased, it won’t be as cheap as other items....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Chad Sanchez