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You Can Earn A $15,000 A Year For Mastering Your Favorite Game
The University of Silicon Valley has launched the Max Achievement Scholarship program, offering up to $15,000 annually to students who demonstrate exceptional mastery in video games. Applicants must complete specific, often rare, in-game achievements across over 50 listed titles or meet platform-specific criteria to qualify for Legendary or Mastery tiers.
Palworld 1.0 is as much Elden Ring and Zelda inspired as it is Pokemon, and while it can feel messy, there's still…
Palworld 1.0, developed by Pocketpair, blends influences from Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with its core monster-taming gameplay. While the game can feel unfocused and messy, its survival mechanics, base building, and exploration are compelling, offering a satisfying experience despite its tonal inconsistencies and patent dispute with Nintendo.
I'm a laptop backpack snob but these are the bags that could take me away from my daily driver
This article reviews various laptop backpacks, focusing on comfort, durability, and capacity. The Timbuk2 Division is highlighted for its padded laptop compartment and customizable design, while other brands like Razer, The North Face, Matein, Carhartt, and Samsonite are also discussed for their unique features and build quality. Key considerations for choosing a backpack include strap padding, back support, weight distribution, and internal organization.
Steam Machine compatibility checks are here, though not every game on the store enjoys a rating
Valve has introduced Steam Machine compatibility checks to game store pages, allowing users to see how titles perform on the SteamOS platform. While many games are rated, some, like Black Myth: Wukong, are still listed as unknown due to ongoing evaluation or performance concerns. Users can also run SteamOS on alternative hardware like the Lenovo Legion Go S.
How To Abstract In Experience Abstraction
This guide explains how to achieve the 'Abstraction' mechanic in the Roblox fan game Experience Abstraction. It details three methods: staying in darkness, isolating oneself in a room, and interacting with Abstracted players, while noting the risks and rewards of each.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026 – physical Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuts
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026, shows Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuting at #7. The physical version's sales were primarily on PlayStation 5, followed by Nintendo Switch. Nintendo titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Mario Kart World also performed well, appearing high on the chart.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 12, 2026 – Avatar Legends, Dragon’s Dogma, The Crew Motorfest, Unbeatable, more
Nintendo has provided updates on pre-order availability for various games across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, and the UK. Titles such as Splatoon Raiders, Elden Ring, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 are listed with their respective release dates and retailers. The article also details upcoming amiibo releases and book pre-orders related to games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Elden Ring Nightreign for Weekend Players | TAG
Elden Ring Nightreign is a 2025 multiplayer extraction-style spinoff from FromSoftware, designed for shorter, contained 40-45 minute rounds. This guide offers strategies for weekend-only players, emphasizing its time-respectful design with no daily login pressure and run-based progression. It details character roles, solo vs. co-op play, and how Nightreign differs from the main Elden Ring game, making it a viable option for busy adults.
Gothic 1 Remake teaches that it's okay to not do everything
The Gothic 1 Remake encourages players to make definitive choices about their character's development and faction allegiance, contrasting with modern RPGs that often allow players to 'do everything'. This design philosophy, where limitations foster creativity, is highlighted as a strength of the game.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The article highlights various game crossovers and collaborations, including Peter Serafinowicz's involvement in an upcoming Elden Ring movie. It also mentions the Reverse: 1999 x Atomic Heart collaboration and Far Cry entering World of Tanks.
'I Just Can't Believe My Luck' — Dark Souls Superfan Peter Serafinowicz Reveals How He Landed a Role in the Upcoming Elden Ring Movie
Actor Peter Serafinowicz revealed that a chance meeting with fellow Dark Souls fan Alex Garland led to him securing a role in the upcoming Elden Ring movie. Serafinowicz expressed disbelief at his luck in landing the part.
What's Your Gamer OVR? Take the 2K-Style Player Card Quiz
A new quiz, inspired by 2K-style player cards, allows gamers to generate a personalized rating based on their habits and preferences. The 13-question quiz assesses attributes like Aim, Game IQ, Patience, and Backlog Discipline, assigning an overall OVR score and an archetype. The tool aims to reflect a gamer's true profile rather than just their in-game performance metrics.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 5 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. Day 5 features a packed schedule of speedruns, including notable runs for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch, Elden Ring co-op, and Metroid Dread. The event has already raised over $670,000.
Roblox Animal Hospital Map
This guide provides a detailed map and explanation of the Roblox Animal Hospital Anomaly game, helping players navigate its corridors and understand the functions of various rooms like Reception, Treatment Areas, and the Shop. It also touches upon the game's creepy atmosphere and the importance of managing time and sanity.
Doom co-creator John Romero weighs in on Xbox's cuts to id Software, underlines the importance of digital preservation and the studio's history
Doom co-creator John Romero expressed his sorrow over the recent layoffs at id Software, acknowledging the personal impact of such events. He also emphasized the critical importance of preserving id Software's historical contributions to gaming, including its code and assets, as the company faces potential restructuring and rumors about the future of its id Tech engine.
New Elden Ring Project Coming in 2027
An expansion for the Elden Ring tabletop board game, titled Elden Ring: Rot and Sorcery, is confirmed for a July 2027 release. This expansion will introduce two new standalone experiences, Machinations of the Witch and Dominion of Rot, featuring bosses like Radahn and Rennala. The game is designed for solo or co-op play for up to four players.
Legendary former Tekken boss says people don't 'properly evaluate' Hidetaka Miyazaki's…
Former Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada believes Hidetaka Miyazaki's unique career path and FromSoftware's gradual growth are often overlooked in favor of sales figures. Harada highlighted Miyazaki's late entry into game development and the studio's consistent refinement of its craft through titles like Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, leading to the success of Elden Ring. He also noted that Miyazaki's humility about his own skills is a common trait among successful developers.
Stop judging games by their sales figures, says Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada: “That’s exactly what you’d expect from someone who’s never actually developed games"
Katsuhiro Harada, former face of Tekken and current CEO of SNK VS Studio, argues against judging games solely by their sales figures. He highlights Hidetaka Miyazaki's career path, emphasizing how FromSoftware's earlier, less successful titles paved the way for the massive success of the Dark Souls series and Elden Ring. Harada criticizes those who cannot appreciate developer growth and suggests this narrow view is typical of individuals without game development experience.
Dark Souls isn't "an especially difficult game," former Tekken boss says – it's in its world where FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki's "true creativity shines through"
Former Tekken lead Katsuhiro Harada believes Dark Souls' true strength lies not in its difficulty, but in Hidetaka Miyazaki's creative world-building. Harada describes Miyazaki as a unique and serious developer whose obsessive approach to creativity shines through in the intricate worlds of FromSoftware's games, including Dark Souls and Elden Ring.
Super Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai sometimes "sounds exactly like Goku," ex-Tekken boss says: "A Saiyan who genuinely believes he's just another ordinary human"
Former Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada compares Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai to a Dragon Ball Saiyan, noting Sakurai's seemingly effortless solutions to complex problems. Harada also briefly mentions Hidetaka Miyazaki and discusses Bandai Namco's collaboration with Sora Ltd. on the Super Smash Bros. series, particularly regarding the inclusion of Kazuya Mishima.
