The Bloodborne Board Game Captures the Spirit of Yharnam

Board games and tabletop games are more popular than ever thanks to developers having access to crowdfunding and other resources, and a new adaptation of the popularBloodbornefrom game designer CMON has a lot to offer fans. The board game goes a long way in capturing both the brutal difficulty ofBloodborneand the atmosphere of its dark, Victorian-era styled world. Bloodborneis one of the most popular games in the Soulslike genre. The PlayStation exclusive took the basic formula popularized byDark Soulsand added in new gameplay elements, alongside a new setting called Yharnam....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Misty Soto

The Case For Elden Ring's DLC To Have a Runebear Equivalent

Summary Elden Ring’s big DLC is rumored to come out soon, and fans have already had plenty of time to theorize about what could be in it. Shadow of the Erdtree promises to be FromSoftware’s largest post-launch update yet, taking full advantage of the two years sinceElden Ring’s original launch to deliver another detailed action-RPG experience. With potential features like an expanded story and new gear, it’s hard not to anticipate Shadow of the Erdtree, so, hopefully, fans won’t need to wait much longer to hear more about it....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · George Carroll

The Legend Of Bum-bo Beginner Tips

Hailedas a prequelto the highly acclaimedThe Binding of Isaac,the Legend of Bum-bois a deck-building rogue-like game that features fast-paced and addictive gameplay. In addition to this, the game feels like a strange, blasphemous take onCandy Crush.Players are literally flung into the sewers as one of several characters and must vanquish enemies, and dethrone bosses, all while hurling snot and feces. RELATED:Sci-Fi Games You Might Not Know Have Books The game takes inspiration from the classic ‘Match-3’ genre (whereby players must combine 3 tiles to create a more powerful variant) but adds a twist as it forces players to match 4 items, or tiles, instead of 3....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Douglas Castro

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Amiibo Controversy Explained

To the surprise of few fans, Nintendo announced plans forSuper Mario’s 35th-anniversary celebration that many felt were lackluster, but it still brought goods from theSuper Mario 3D All-Starscompilation toSuper Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury, and a large a range of merchandise and apparel.The Legend of Zelda’s 35th-anniversaryhasn’t been given the same treatment, with less than a handful of things to look forward to, with by far the biggest announcement beingThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Thomas Anderson

The Sims' Strange Deaths in Twinbrook Explained

Summary The Simsis more than a life simulation game for avid players. The franchise also includes a collection of compelling mysteries involving Sims, both living and dead. Many of theseThe Simsmysteries are still unresolvedto this day, such as the ones that come from the town of Twinbrook. Twinbrook is a world fromThe Sims 3: Ambitions. It was believed to be named after the twin rivers that flow from opposite sides of the small industrial town....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Marc Scott

The Walking Dead: Onslaught Review

At the start of the year, Skydance Interactive launchedThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinnersfor VR, bringing the long-running zombie franchise to virtual reality headsets.Saints & Sinnersreviewswere mostly positive at the time of its release, with some criticism aimed at the game’s overbearing survival mechanics. Now, anotherWalking DeadVR game has hit the market in the form ofThe Walking Dead: Onslaught, which is similar toSaints & Sinnersbut with some key differences. The Walking Dead: Onslaughtplays likeSaints & Sinnerscombat-wise, but with the survival mechanics stripped out....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Matthew Glover

The ‘Bad Humor Truck’ Horror Trope, Explained

Ice cream is one of the most popular desserts, and whether enjoying a tall cone in the height of summer or buying a pint of Ben and Jerry’s to enjoy at home in the cold winter, it always sounds like a good idea. The ice cream truck is one of the most innocent images out there, evoking exciting childhood afternoons when kids would hear that familiar tune and beg their parents for money to get a cone....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Jennifer Schneider

Twitch Streamer Mini Ladd Has Been Banned

In recent months,Twitchhas taken a harder stance on content creators who are in violation of the platform’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines policies. This has led tosome high-profile bans on Twitch, where even some of the biggest channels on the platform have been hit with lengthy suspensions and permanent bans. Social media platforms are still a relatively new frontier, and establishing policies and enforcing them is a challenge. The latest streamer to be banned, Craig “Mini Ladd” Thompson, has been hit with a likely permanent ban for good reason....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Allen Harrington

Two Point Campus: How To Get Three Stars On Spiffinmoore

This one might take a few restarts for those who go by trial-and-error. Most maps inTwo Point Campuscan be salvaged after a bad start, but with how Spiffinmoore’s curses grow as the game carries on, players will need early tactics to pull out a perfect score. RELATED:Two Point Campus: How To Speed Up, Pause, And Slow Down Time The first part of this guide will go over the exact requirements for each star....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Doris Jenkins

Valheim's Skill Tree Leveling and Progression

InValheim, players may have noticed a little number pop up in the corner of the game as they use certain tools or perform certain actions. There will also be a brief halo of light around a player’s head. This mean that they have upgraded a skill to the next level. Complete List of Skills Currently, there are seventeen skills in a player’s skill tree. Each of these is leveled by the player using the skill; for example, players must fight with a sword to level their Sword stat....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Bobby Glover

Valheim: 'An Item Prevents You From Teleporting' Fix

Valheimhas inspired players to make some incredible builds, recreating popular cultural iconslike the Millennium Falcon, but tasks like these take time, resources, and a mastery of the building process. It also takes a lot of time transporting resources around the map to get everything players need to make these impressive creations. Portals, which can be madefrom fine woodand connected together to allow players to fast travel, are a great way to move resources around the map rapidly....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Ivan Murray

Valheim: How to Craft All Arrows

Valheimplayers won’t want to venture out into the world without armor, a good shield, some food, and of course a bow and arrows. There are several types of arrows inValheimthat players can craft, and some of them are incredibly powerful. Basic Wood Arrows When a player is first starting out, they can make themselves a crude bow out ofValheim’s leather scrapsand some wood. The most basic arrows are also made of some wood; this is good news, as players will want to start taking out deer as soon as possible....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Chad Johnson

Why The Sims 5 Could Be Shooting Itself in the Foot By Waiting Much Longer

The gaming industry has seen no shortage of cozy life sims as of late, with hit games likeStardew Valleystill topping the charts and others still to come on the horizon.Project Reneis another upcoming life sim that has been in development for years now, yet with no confirmed release date. Dubbed a “next generationSimsgame and creative platform” by its developer,Project Reneaims to usherThe Simsinto a “new future…with a new game experience and more....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Susan Parker