Skyrim Almost Didn't Have Horses

Horses have always been a quirky part ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s environment, able to climb any mountain, survive unbelievable drops, and fearlessly crush all opposition beneath their iron-shoed hooves. Discovering the mild absurdity of the game’s horses is one of the universalSkyrimexperiences, and it’s strange to think ofTheElder Scrolls 5without these beasts of burden. However, the developers very nearly deprived players of their quirky mounts. According toSkyrimanimator Lianne Cruz,Game Director Todd Howardalmost axed the horses due to their difficulty to implement correctly....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Angela Smith

Steam Data Shows Nvidia GPUs Are Outnumbering AMD by a Significant Amount

Anyone who’s into PC gaming, or has been keeping an eye on tech news lately, knows that there are essentially two major companies when it comes to graphics cards,Nvidiaand AMD. WhileIntel is also going to be launching its own brand of GPUs, it’s the latter two that have been head-to-head for some time. While much of it may come down to personal tastes, Nvidia is generally regarded as the stronger of the two, and some recent information regarding Steam may confirm that....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Amanda Barber

Terraria: Why the New Terra Blade is So Popular

The Labor of Love update forTerrariabrings many changes to the game, but a certain delight that’s captivated its players is the newly reworked Terra Blade. ThoughTerrariawas at the top of the Steam review charts, and its post-launch support was slated to conclude with Journey’s End, the developers started thinking about all the little bits of content that never got implemented, as well as the quality of life features that the community clamored for over the years....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Christopher Wright

The Best Weapons In Rotwood, Ranked

Rotwoodhas burst into the early access scene and has been making a lasting first impression since its release. This isn’t the average dungeon crawl—Rotwoodis a blend of genres, allowing players to get down and dirty, solo or co-op style with up to three friends.This 2.5D roguelike, beat ‘em up,throws players into a beast-corrupted brawler that is filled with solid gameplay and a lot of potential. While it is still in early access,Rotwoodoffers a promising arsenal with four distinct weapon classes, each with strengths and weaknesses....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Matthew Hill

The Outer Worlds 2 Would Be Leaving Money on the Table Without One Type of Companion

The Outer Worldswas a refreshing RPG experience for many fans of the genre, combining a sharp wit with fun and creative gameplay mechanics to deliver a memorable sci-fi adventure. WithThe Outer Worlds 2in development, many fans of Obsidian Entertainment’s signature style are now wondering how the developer will raise the bar.The Outer Worlds' gameplay was about as strong as its story, giving the sequel a strong foundation to build on. For now, one of the biggest questions surroundingThe Outer Worlds 2is how it will top the fan-favorite companions of the first installment....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Gina Sparks

The Significance of the Sun and the Moon in Anime

FromNaruto ShippudentoSoul Eater, the sun and the moon symbolize much more than light and darkness and day and night. Within the world of anime, even the smallest background details can play vital roles in the setting and plot of any series. Avid anime watchers who have keen eyes will gradually start to notice the symbolic nature imbued in the story’s characters, settings, and conflicts. Due to anime’s global appeal, many fans might miss out onthe mythology and philosophybehind this symbolism....

May 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Joel Garcia

The Witcher 3: Every Kind Of Hybrid In The Game

It’s in a Witcher’s job description to contend with all manner of dangerous foes. InThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Hybrid enemies should never be taken lightly. As an amalgamation of two different species Hybrids can be versatile when it comes to their offensive capabilities. RELATED:The Witcher 3: Every Kind Of Specter In The Game Geralt of Rivia is one of the best in the businesswhen it comes to monster hunting. Nevertheless, it’s still up to the player to decidehow best to utilize the toolsat his disposal....

May 22, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Brianna Cruz

This Common Anime Word was Officially Added to the Oxford English Dictionary

Summary TheOxford English Dictionary(OED) is the most widely accepted authority on the English language, and is updated quarterly with revised meanings and new words as our language continues to evolve. Sometimes these words are entirely new creations, and sometimes they are words from other languages that have been adopted for common use in English. This past quarter, 23new Japanese wordswere officially added to theOED, showing how much of an impact Japanese culture has even outside of Japan....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Alicia Stewart

Thymesia Release Time

InThymesia, players take on the role of Corvus, a mysterious alchemist and plague doctor exploring the dying Kingdom of Hermes. His goal is to study, harness, and hopefully cure the magical plague that brought the kingdom to its knees, all while fighting off the monstrous infected. It’s no surprise if the premise is ringing some bells.Thymesiais a Souls-like, and it borrows heavily from some of FromSoftware’s best work. Most notably,Thymesiaseems to shareBloodborne’s Quicksilver Bullet and Rally system....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Andrew Ayala

Unusual Games Based On Celebrities

Celebritieswill slap their face onto anything to make a buck or two. Like George Foreman and his grills, or the late Wilford Brimley and his Liberty Medical commercials. So, it’s not a surprise that they’ve turned up invideo gamesas well. Nowadays, celebrity tie-in games are more likely to pop up in the mobile market, since big console games take too long to develop. Related:Video Game Characters Based on Celebrities Today’s hotness could become tomorrow’s old news by the time their game comes out....

May 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1318 words · Cynthia Brown

Valheim Explains Stance on Mods

Iron Gate cleared up its stance regardingValheimmods, shedding some light on a topic many players have discussed.Valheimenthusiasts have sunk many hours into the game, and some have developed custom additions, shaping theexperience and looking to improve or change what players can and cannot do. Now, they know how developers feel about it.Valheimlaunched in 2021 in early access, and since then, it has captivated many gamers with its graphical style, fun gameplay, and enticing building mechanics....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Nicholas Brown

Valheim Update Fixes Bugs, Improves Black Forest

Iron Gate’s survival gameValheimhas been available in early access since February.Hundreds of thousands ofValheimplayershave explored its vast and dangerous fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology. While the game’s attracted an impressive fanbase despite its unfinished state, new updates are always welcome. Iron Gate releasedValheim’s0.204.4 patch earlier today. The update includes a bevy of bug fixes, improvements to tooltips and optimization, and atmospheric upgrades for the game’s Black Forest biome. RELAED:Valheim Console Port Being Considered Iron Gate announced the update on Twitter Monday morning, with the full patch notes available on Steam....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Willie Pierce

Why Dr Disrespect Was Denied a Sponsored Starfield Partnership

Summary Starfieldhas been making waves since it debuted in early access on August 31, though it hasn’t been entirely for the right reasons.Starfieldis Bethesda’s first single-player RPG sinceFallout 4in 2015, and as such expectations for it have been quite high. Unfortunately, while some people have expressed disappointment with the various glitches and bugs present in the game, others have found gripes as early as the character creation screen. RELATED:Starfield’s Lockpicking Feature is a Natural Progression of Bethesda Mechanics Dr Disrepect’s Past is Too Controversial When he decided to broadcast his playthrough of the action RPG on September 1, Dr Disrespect appeared aghast when he began the process of making his character....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Donna Ruiz