Matt Colville to Launch Alternative to D&D 5E

Matt Colville, the famousDungeons and Dragonscontent creator behind the MCDM YouTube channel and the Arcadia magazine, has just announced that he’s working on a new game. This new fantasy tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) is set to become a direct competitor to Wizards of the Coast’sDungeons and Dragons. The announcement comes on the heels of the biggest TTRPG controversy of the year: the Open Game License (OGL) 1.1 debacle. In short, back in 2000, Wizards created an open license that allowed third parties to use some of its content to create products....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Alyssa Johnston

Monopoly GO: Fountain Partners Rewards and Milestones

Monopoly GOintroduces new events almost every day. In addition to solo events, leaderboard events, and minigames, players can also participate in Partner Events to grab awesome prizes.This month’s Partner eventhas finally arrived, and it’s called Fountain Partners. Like the previous Hot Rod Partners event, players can team up with up to four friends to reach milestones and claim exciting rewards. It went live on April 6 and is scheduled to run for the nextfive days until April 11....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Mark Johnson

Monster Hunter Rise: Where to Find Rachnoid Silk Easily

Monster Hunter Risesends players on a never-ending quest for massive monsters to fight and various resources to farm. There is a lot of work to be done if players wish to get their hands on some ofthe best weapons and armor in the gameand become hunters of renown. A lot of this revolves around farming different materials, and knowing where to find them all efficiently is a major advantage for players....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Jasmin Rhodes

Overwatch 2 Fan Shares Jaw-Dropping Recreation of Genji's Baihu Armor

Summary A creativeOverwatch 2fan is sharing their stunning cosplay re-creation of Genji’s Baihu armor, complete with glowing lights for the armor’s mask. Since the launch of the originalOverwatch, Genji has remained one of the team shooter’s most popular characters for his unique and fast-paced playstyle within the game.Genji’s potential for flashy killswith his Ultimate, excellent mobility, and high skill ceiling have made him a fan-favorite among the game’s diverse roster. Now, one fan is showing their love for Genji with a jaw-dropping cosplay....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Jenna Dunn

Overwatch 2 Should Revamp Its Practice Range

Before players dive into the madness that isOverwatch 2’s PVP modes, it is well within their best interests to get some practice with the game’s many heroes. Considering each of the 35 heroes moves and acts differently, with various roles, abilities, and hitboxes, it can be daunting to learn eventhe basics of Blizzard’s hero shooter. That isn’t even taking into consideration the many ways players that can control all the characters....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Linda Todd

Pikmin Bloom's Co-Op Challenge Mushrooms Should Open Up Earlier

Pikmin Bloomhas been available worldwide for a few weeks, giving players time to wander their neighborhoods, pluck Pikmin, and spread flowers.Niantic’s second Nintendo-themed AR gameis pleasant and serves more as an exercise tool than other ventures likePokemon GO, but as a resultPikmin Bloomis missing a lot of the group challenges that make its contemporaries appealing. Still, players will unlock one cooperative activity at level 15: challenges. Pikmin in their original games have a few key characteristics....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Lauren Benton

Pokemon Fan Makes Impressive Gastly Neon Sign

There’s still plenty of traditional fanart being produced on paper or digital paint programs in thePokemoncommunity, with fans eagerly sharing their creations on a regular basis. However, it’s also seemingly true thatPokemonfans are always looking for unique mediums for their art, leading to some impressive results. One such example is a talented artist who recreated anoriginal Gen 1 Pokemonin the style of a neon sign. The creation is gaining praise as fans of the Ghost-type discover it....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Hannah Morrison

Pokemon: The History of Misty in the Anime

ThePokemonfranchise is among the most profitable media properties in history. Video games are what started it all, but one major reason for the series' success, especially at the height of its popularity in the late 90s and early 2000s, was the anime. Despite being only a loose adaptation of the games, it proved to be enormously successful and a signifcant player in “Pokemania” alongside merchandise. Even the people responsible for bringingPokemonto the West were aware of the anime’s worth, since its North American premiere coincided with the release ofRedandBlue....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 946 words · Kathleen Gibson

Project Zomboid: Best Custom Sandboxes

Whether a player has just installed the game or has many hours spent in the virtual Kentucky apocalypse, custom sandboxes can add new gameplay or make things easier for players in thebrutal survival gameProject Zomboid. After players choose their starting location, they can edit an existing sandbox preset or make their own. RELATED:Horror Games That Make Great Use Of A Day And Night Cycle The custom sandbox options include settings for how zombies act and how many there are in the world, loot options including rarity, start time, how vehicles work, and much more....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · David Wright

Save Me Mr Tako Definitive Edition Interview: Creator Talks Re-Release, Inspiration, and Future

Save Me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-Sanis a Game Boy-style platformer that tells the story of a helpful octopus caught up in a war between his people and humanity. Though the game was delisted from all digital stores two years after its release, it is set to return withSave Me Mr Tako: Definitive Editionthis May. Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Editionmarks the re-release of a game which began development all the way back in 2014, after the Game Boy’s 25th anniversary....

July 6, 2025 · 10 min · 1952 words · Pamela Robinson

Skyrim: Health Potion Recipe

Skyrimis one of the few video games whose popularity has lasted 10 years. Even after a decade, gamers still return to combat hungry wolves, mischievous demigods, and a slight case of civil war. As the Dragonborn, players will have a much easier time surviving the harsh environment if they know theRestore Health potion recipe. Players have a myriad of options for regaining Health, from potions and food to items and spells....

July 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1696 words · Ann Webb

Skyrim: The Pale's 10 Most Interesting Unmarked Locations (& Where To Find Them)

The variance between the nine holds inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis great and makes for diverse gameplay. Traveling between them can feel like exploring much more than a single province. Grassy plains, boreal valleys, and harsh tundra are the kinds of terrain one can encounter in this huge game. RELATED:10 Open-World RPGs With The Best Questing One of the most unforgiving of these holds is The Pale; aptly named for the near-constant blanket of snow and ice that covers much of its landmass....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Anthony Johnson

Skyrim: Why Archery Builds Are So Popular

The Elder Scrollsseries has always given fans a degree of freedom when it comes to creating and playing characters, as there are multiple builds that can elevate role-playing elements. Despite all the options available to players, many seem to fall back on archery builds for their characters, often starting with another build before eventually switching to focus on combat using a bow. This has led some to wonder why archery inSkyrimis a skill that seems to attract players and why so many change their character’s build and play style to accomodate for ranged weapons....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Emily Lindsey