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Anime Vanguards Update 12 Codes
This article provides a list of active codes for the Anime Vanguards update 12, also known as 'Painful Lessons'. The codes offer various in-game rewards such as trait rerolls, memoria shards, and gems, but require players to reach level 30. Instructions on how to redeem these codes within the game are also included.
Elden Ring Movie Cast Confirmed, Reportedly A24's Most Ambitious And Expensive Film Ever
A live-action movie adaptation of Elden Ring, written and directed by Alex Garland, is set to be A24's most ambitious and expensive film to date with a budget reportedly over $100 million. The cast includes Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Nick Offerman, with production beginning this spring for a March 3, 2028 IMAX release. The article also briefly mentions a Bloodborne animated film adaptation.
Player Beats Halo 3’s Brutal LASO Challenge After Year-Long Grind
A Halo player has successfully completed Halo 3's notoriously difficult Legendary All Skulls On (LASO) challenge after a year-long effort with a group of friends. This achievement requires playing the game on the highest difficulty with all gameplay modifiers active, significantly increasing enemy health and damage while removing the player's motion tracker. The Master Chief Collection has revitalized interest in these extreme challenges, highlighting the persistence of dedicated players and the enduring quality of Halo 3's design.
Dark Souls 2’s Lost Sewers Map Reveals The Ambitious World
A content creator has discovered a large, fully realized sewers map from Dark Souls 2 that was cut from the final game. This discovery offers insight into the game's development and potential for a more interconnected world. The find highlights the ambition of FromSoftware's titles and the stories that remain untold within game files.
Elden Ring Manga Volume 8 Jumps Between Questlines
The eighth volume of the Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree manga explores various optional questlines and character interactions from the game, including those involving Fia, Nepheli Loux, and Hyetta. This adaptation offers a more lighthearted and character-focused perspective on the game's narrative, with a particular focus on Vyke's backstory.
How AI Is Transforming Gaming Content Creation in 2026
AI tools are now widely adopted by 86% of gaming content creators, primarily for behind-the-scenes tasks like editing, audio cleanup, and SEO, saving significant time. However, consumer trust in AI-generated content has plummeted, creating a tension where AI is useful for creators but potentially harmful to audience engagement if it replaces the human element. The most successful creators are leveraging AI to enhance efficiency while maintaining authenticity and their unique personality in front of the camera.
A YouTuber has unearthed Dark Souls 2's enormous cut sewers map, and it's another fascinating insight into the design of FromSoftware's most divisive work
A YouTuber has uncovered a massive cut sewer map from Dark Souls 2, offering a glimpse into the game's troubled development and mid-project reboot. This discovery provides fascinating insights into design decisions and cut content, highlighting how the game's challenges may have informed later FromSoftware titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring.
Physical vs Digital Games: Souls Fans Spark Collection Debate
A debate has resurfaced among gamers, particularly Souls series fans, regarding the merits of physical versus digital game ownership. While digital offers convenience and instant access, physical collectors value the tangible aspect of owning games as artifacts. The article suggests a hybrid approach, where highly valued games are kept physical while others are acquired digitally, acknowledging that the core of the debate lies in control over one's game library.
Best AI SEO Tools for Gaming Blogs and YouTube Channels (2026)
This guide explores AI SEO tools suitable for gaming blogs and YouTube channels, emphasizing that free tools and strategic content creation often suffice. It details how gaming SEO differs due to rapid keyword decay and the need for hyper-specific content. The article recommends specific free and paid tools like Google Search Console, Keyword Surfer, and NeuronWriter, while also addressing YouTube SEO and the impact of AI search on content visibility.
10 RPGs Under 30 Hours That Tell a Complete Story | TAG
This article argues that shorter Role-Playing Games can be more memorable and accessible than longer ones, especially for busy adults. It highlights ten RPGs that offer complete stories in under 30 hours, including Disco Elysium, Citizen Sleeper, and Pentiment, discussing their unique strengths and completion times.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming outlets discuss their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Pragmata, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and various racing games being mentioned. Some staff are also working on guides for games such as Mouse: PI For Hire and Pragmata.
Yen Press Licenses Full Metal Panic! Family, New Yuri, Mystery, and Fantasy Titles for October 2026
Yen Press has announced nine new licenses for light novels and manga scheduled for release in October 2026. The upcoming titles span genres including romance, mystery, fantasy, and slice-of-life, featuring both new series and expansions of existing franchises like Full Metal Panic!.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Gets Official Vinyl That’s Pure Art
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment have announced an official vinyl soundtrack for the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. This premium 2-disc collection features 18 tracks and is presented with a gatefold sleeve bearing Messmer the Impaler's symbol, emphasizing audiophile quality and collector appeal. The release is exclusive to the Bandai Namco Store in select regions.
PC gaming is growing, but it isn't because of Dota 2 and Fortnite
PC gaming is projected to surpass console revenue by 2028, driven by a growing diversity of titles beyond the top 20. While major titles like Dota 2 and World of Warcraft remain significant, a larger portion of revenue is now generated by a long tail of indie and double-A games, particularly RPGs and adventure titles. This trend indicates a shift in player spending and engagement towards a broader range of games on PC.
10 Best open world RPGs to play in 2026, from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to Elden Ring
This ranking highlights the 10 best open-world RPGs available on modern platforms, emphasizing games that create immersive worlds players won't want to leave. The list includes titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Elden Ring, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with descriptions of their unique 'vibes' and gameplay experiences.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
Expedition 33 Star Charlie Cox Has Now Played The Award-Winning Game--"I'm Not Very Good"
Actor Charlie Cox, who voices Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, admitted he is not very good at the award-winning game. Cox, who previously stated he is not a gamer, has only played the opening sections. Expedition 33 has won more Game of the Year awards than any previous game, surpassing Elden Ring's record.
Arc Raiders and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 help show "mid-price is the new sweet spot" for games, analysts…
Analysts at Newzoo identify the $30-$50 price range as the new sweet spot for PC and console games, citing titles like Arc Raiders and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as examples of successful mid-priced releases. This trend emerges as the overall cost of gaming increases, with players seeking better value between indie and premium $70 titles.
"Games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Skyrim" help make PC gaming the only platform where over half of revenue is from "games outside the top 20," report says
A Newzoo report indicates that PC gaming is the only platform where over half of revenue, specifically 56% in Western markets for 2025, comes from games outside the top 20, showing increasing diversity and long-tail popularity. While PlayStation and Xbox also see revenue from games outside the top 20, PC demonstrates the greatest growth in this area, suggesting a clearer path to relevance and revenue for less mainstream titles.
Games and movies are rushing to jump into bed while they're still getting to know each other | Opinion
The London Games Festival highlighted the growing excitement and challenges in adapting video games into films and TV shows. While interest and the number of projects are increasing, a significant gap in understanding between the gaming and film industries persists regarding deal-making and creative control. Both sides are learning to adapt to each other's business practices to capitalize on lucrative partnerships.
