Elden Ring: What It Means to be a Tarnished

FromSoftware games are no stranger to convoluted, unclear stories, andElden Ringis no different. Within the opening few minutes of the game, players may be left scratching their heads as to what is actually happening inElden Ring’s world of the Lands Between. As isFromSoftware traditionat this point, the opening cinematic of the game throws out a slew of fantastical words, with barely any explanation as to their meaning or importance. The word “Tarnished” is one such term....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Jenna Cabrera

ESO: How To Get The Wretched Vitality Set (And What It Does)

With the release ofThe Elder Scrolls Online’s most recent DLC Deadlands comes six new unique armor sets, three of which are craftable, and three of which can be found in the overworld of the eponymous Deadlands. TheWretched Vitalityarmor set is one of the former, and its set effects can be imbued onto any piece ofcrafted armor. RELATED:Elder Scrolls Online: How To Start The Deadlands DLC It’s a set that is almost completely oriented around resource regeneration, both Stamina and Magicka, and of the three craftable sets in the Deadlands DLC it has the fewest pre-requisites....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Kathleen Chung

Fan Made Cyberpunk 2077 Switch Lite Design Looks Amazing

The release ofCyberpunk 2077has brought in all sorts of hype and fanfare surrounding the game. From cosplays, fan art, and fan-made creations,Cyberpunk 2077has no shortage of fuel to add to the flames of imagination. Though, one talented user, in particular, has really outdone themselves in terms of a fan-made design. As of a couple of days ago,Cyberpunk 2077has launched on a number of major platforms, with next-gen versions of the game currently in development....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Amanda Dixon

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Gets Lengthy, Spoiler-Filled Launch Trailer

After having suffered from development issues and problems brought on by the coronavirus,Final Fantasy 7 Remakewill launch in a little less than a week. In promotion of this, Square Enix has released one final trailer for the game. And as one would expect, the trailer comes jam-packed with information from start to finish. And just likethe trailer celebratingFinal Fantasy 7’s 23 anniversary, this one explores scenes throughout the whole of the game....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Jennifer Rodgers

Final Fantasy 7 Remake May Be Hinting at a Bigger Role for [SPOILER]

As the final trailer forFinal Fantasy 7 Remakecomes out before the full release, fans can get the last few hints and details before jumping into Cloud’s reimagined adventure. Even though the latest trailer was chock full of spoilers, there was a vague hint at the end of the video about a certain other character’s return. Or rather, a much earlier entrance of a character pivotal to the original game’s narrative payoff....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Nicholas Solomon

Game Boy Advance Prototype Found at Auction

The Game Boy Advance is the fourth iteration of the Game Boy handhelds, and has a rich history dating back to the year 2000, when theGame Boy Advancewas officially unveiled. However, many may not know, but the version of the GBA unveiled back in 2000 is not the same as the final product. Along with the Nintendo GameCube, the Game Boy Advance was shown off at the Nintendo Spaceworld event in the year 2000, but it turns out the models that were shown during the event were in fact early prototypes that were not reflective of the final product, which makes sense consideringNintendo’s longstanding history of console and handheld revisions....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · John Barker

Genshin Impact 3.8 Special Program Livestream Time and Date Confirmed

Genshin Impact’s official social media accounts have confirmed the arrival date and time of the upcoming Special Program for update 3.8. Before the arrival of every new update, developer HoYoverse usually hosts a live stream event that reveals most of the upcoming content including new characters, weapons, or events. The ongoingGenshin Impactupdate 3.7 has introduced only one new character named Kirara who was featured in the first banner cycle. Version 3....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Jay Escobar

Genshin Impact Leak Reveals More Details About Nilou's Skills and Constellations

Genshin Impactkeeps expanding its list of playable characters with almost every new update. Developer HoYoverse has already confirmed the arrival of a brand-new region named Sumeru, which should introduce a number of new characters. A recent trailer video for the new region has revealed six newGenshin Impactcharacters who are expected to arrive in the foreseeable future. According to multiple leakers, all the six characters are expected to have a five-star rarity....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Faith Carlson

Genshin Impact: 7 Best Characters Who Work With Tenacity Of The Millelith

Summary Building a character with Tenacity of the Millelith can be a bit complicated inGenshin Impact. First, the set enhances HP and not all characters need this stat to strive. Most importantly, the set needs a unique requirement to operate properly, where the equipped character must continuously deal damage with their Elemental Skill. Not all characters are capable of meeting such requirements, but if they did, they’re set to buff their team damage and improve their shield absorption....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Jason Gould Jr.

Ghostwire: Tokyo Builds a Paranormal Mystery in a Realistic Tokyo

Ghostwire: Tokyohas always had an interesting hook: the citizens of Tokyo vanish andmysterious, otherworldly invaders known as Visitorsbegin to stalk the streets. Game Rant was recently able to play through the first two chapters of the game, and it further develops this hook and builds the world quickly and efficiently. In the span ofGhostwire: Tokyo’s first two chapters, players are introduced to 2-3 interconnected, yet distinctly intriguing, storylines. Without diving into spoiler territory, what’s impressive is how the game manages to do this, introduce its enemies, develop the relationship between Akito and KK, and more—all without a lot of exposition dumping....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Jared Weeks

God of War Ragnarok: Changes The Sequel Should Make

When Kratos returned to the video game scene with 2018’sGod of War, many fans were surprised at how much the character had changed. Not only was Kratos trying to be a better man and father, but the games also played differently than fans of the series were used to.Kratos certainly has a lot of baggage, the weight of which has at times affected his relationship with his son, Atreus. RELATED:God Of War Ragnarok: What Is Fimbulwinter?...

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · Amy Gallagher

GTA Online: Best Agency Locations

Grand Theft Auto: Onlinebrings players to update 1.58,The Contract. Introducing a brand-new business, new vehicles, weapons, and returning characters fromGrand Theft Auto’s story mode. Related:GTA Online Player Customizes License Plate to Thank Dr. Dre Players inGTA: Onlineare tasked with running a Celebrity Solution Agency from Franklin Clinton and Lamar Davis, with the familiar canine Chop. This Agency allows players to take on additional jobs, claim a new building to add to the map and partake in astory expansion involving Dr....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Ross Rios

Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special May Have Cosmo The Space Dog

It seems like a good week forGuardians of the Galaxyfans, with multiple news updates about the franchise from director James Gunn. The filmmaker has now confirmed that the upcomingGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Specialhas completed filming, and could have potentially teased the inclusion of a few surprise characters that have got fans feeling excited. In a post on his official Instagram account, Gunn shared an image of the wrap gift that he received from Marvel Studios for completing filming onGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Joshua Dean