GSC Announces Updates for Classic STALKER Games

Summary STALKERdeveloper GSC Game World has recently revealed that both the console and PC versions of the originalSTALKERgames will be updated sometime in 2025. The exciting reveal forSTALKERplayers comes on the heels of a majorSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylupdate, which fixed many bugs and performance issues in the recently released FPS. The originalSTALKER: Shadow of Chernobylwas released in 2007 and was followed by two sequels:Clear Skyin 2008, andCall of Pripyatin 2009, with all originally available as PC exclusives....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · John Alvarez

Hades 2's True Ending at Launch Needs to Make One Story Beat Clear

Hades 2is still in early access, but it’s already considered one of the best roguelikes of the past several years. Whether that perception is reflective of Supergiant’s talent or a condemnation of the industry at large may be up for debate, but one thing is certain:Hades 2is a faithful, meaningful expansion of the formulas and mechanics laid out by its smash-hit 2020 predecessor. But as an early access game,Hades 2is, by definition, incomplete....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Carolyn Edwards

Helldivers 2: Urban Legends Warbond Review

TheOmens of Tyrannyupdate forHelldivers 2came with more than just the Illuminate, a new map type, and the game’s first usable vehicle. Shortly after the update went live, the Urban Legends Warbond was also released, giving players even more content to play with. Urban Legends is themed around fighting in city environments. Many of its offerings are designed around holding chokepoints, either through crowd control effects or overwhelming firepower. It may not have the covetedFast Recon Vehicle as a stratagem inHelldivers 2,but it’s still a decent Warbond....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Patricia Wells

Honkai: Star Rail Reveals New Five-star Character Mydei

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas officially revealed a new character named Mydei, who is expected to arrive in one of the upcoming updates.Honkai: Star Rail’s official social media accounts have previously confirmed the arrival of another five-star character named Tribbie, and it seems HoYoverse will continue its pattern of character releases. Since the game’s release in April 2023,Honkai: Star Railhas been adding approximately two five-star units per update. This allows HoYoverse to evenly spread their character releases into two banner cycles, each featuring a new five-star unit....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Mario Woodard

How Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Projects Indy’s Dual Nature

Summary It has been 15 years since the lastIndiana Jonesgame was released —Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kingson PS2, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS in 2009 — and while it and each game before it did their very best to capture the essence of the IP in gaming form, none have been quite as successful at doing so as MachineGames’Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This is all largely due to the developer’s commitment, not just to make anothervideo game based onIndiana Jones, but to make a video game that feels like a true-to-film experience where the most defining features of the IP are brought to life like never before....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Eddie Smith

How Much Does the New Nvidia RTX 50 Series GPUs Cost?

Nvidia hasrevealed its lineup of the latest generation RTX 50 series GPUsbased on Blackwell architecture, supported by AI. There are four options for now, starting with the RTX 5070 and going up to the RTX 5090.Nvidiahas claimed significant performance gains over the previous generation, stating that the mid-tier RTX 5070 can deliver the same performance as the top-tier RTX 4090 at a significantly lower cost. These GPUs also bring the latest Deep Learning Super Sampling tech (DLSS 4) that uses AI to boost frame rates without compromising on performance....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Joseph Sanchez

How to Beat Kain in Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Quick Links Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaverfollows the events of theBlood Omengames, set in the sameLegacy of Kainuniverse. In theBlood Omengames, players govern the actions of one ofgaming’s most powerful vampires, Kain. TheSoul Reavergames focus on Raziel’s journey of revenge against Kain. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remasteredlets players relive all the iconic moments in both games, including both confrontations with Kain in the first entry. Players can use healing sources to make these less like fights and more like tests of speed....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Jeffery Cherry

How to Get all Trophies/Achievements in Control's The Foundation DLC expansion

Quick Links Controlhas a lengthy list ofachievements/trophies for the base game, but there are 2 DLC packs that will extend this list. This gives players more challenges to hunt for while extending their time with the game. The first of these DLC packs is The Foundation, while the second is Altered World Events, or AWE for short. The list ofachievements/trophies for AWEhas 1 more than The Foundation, but both deliver a great way for players to continue their time with this incredible game andControl’struly unique world setting....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Lisa Stevens

How To Get Lamp Fish In Infinity Nikki

Quick Links Lamp Fish are usually located in damp watery caves inInfinity Nikki. Players won’t be able to find anything outside in the bright sun or in the dead of the night, as Lamp Fish wishes to stay hidden inside caves. As there are not many caves in Miraland, Stylists can predict the number of Lamp Fish they can catch, which is not that much. To locate Lamp Fish inInfinity Nikki, you need to search for caves around Florawish and the Wishing Woods....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Michelle Hall

How To Get Ribbon Eel In Infinity Nikki

Quick Links Crafting materials inInfinity Nikkicome in many shapes and forms, like insects, Esselings/Bosses drops, plants, flowers, and many more. There are tons of fish swimming around in the waters of Miraland, so it might be hard to locate a specific kind. Although there is a tracking system in the game, it cannot be activated if Stylists haven’t discovered the material yet. The Ribbon Eel is a long blue fish with whimsical fins that make it appear like the fish is dancing in the water....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Christian Wheeler

How To Make Every Baldur's Gate 3 Playthrough Unique

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3has established itself as one of the best RPGs ever,featuring a rich narrative, memorable characters, and turn-based combat based on Dungeons & Dragons rules. Attention to detail, coupled with freedom of choice, provides a deep and engaging experience, attracting players who seek both immersion and challenges equally. Creative freedom is one of the pillars that makes the game so special. Each decision shapes not only the destiny of the characters but also the way the story unfolds, ensuring that no journey is the same as another....

July 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1341 words · Clayton Lee

How to Sustain Waystones While Mapping in Path of Exile 2

Quick Links One of the biggest growing pains of stepping out of the campaign and into theendgame ofPath of Exile 2is getting started on mapping on the right foot. Running out of Waystones to play the game feels terrible, especially at higher tiers. Luckily, there are many ways to remedy this, and taking the proper steps goes a long way in helping players sustain their mapping phase with Waystones easily. Here are the most important steps you need to take in order to keep those Waystones coming....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Kayla Spencer

How To Switch Rover Gender & Character Outfit In WuWa

Quick Links Skins are a major part of many games, and some even rely solely on selling skins as their monetary schemes. Although skins aren’t as important as the character itself inWuthering Waves, they can help bring a new feel to the game, or simply improve the appearance ofplayers' favorite Resonators. Not only new character skins, butWuthering Waves2.0 also comes with an option to change between the two available Rovers. This means players are no longer stuck with the Rover they pick at the start of the game....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Ian Russell