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Splatoon Raiders Gameplay, Player Hub and Allies Showcased in New Trailer
Nintendo revealed new gameplay details for Splatoon Raiders during a recent Direct presentation. The trailer showcased the Hideout Ship player hub, allies like Deep Cut, and combat against Salmonids using paint-based weaponry. The game will feature a progression system with leveling, stat improvements, and gadget customization, alongside boss fights. A special Splatfest in Splatoon 3 will also be themed around Splatoon Raiders.
How to put a torch away in Gothic 1 Remake
This guide explains how to put away a torch in Gothic 1 Remake. While the hero automatically sticks a lit torch in the ground when unequipped, the only way to extinguish it and return it to your inventory is to sleep after placing it, causing it to burn out. Otherwise, torches placed in the wild cannot be directly stowed.
Hearthstone card reveal - Shaman gets a new weapon card that's both versatile and terrifying
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed a new Legendary Shaman weapon card, Tiny Pal, for the upcoming Hearthstone expansion, Escape from Violet Hold. This versatile weapon, launching July 7, offers four distinct elemental ammunition effects after each attack, including Freeze, AoE damage, summoning a Taunt minion, or generating a discounted Battlecry minion. The expansion will introduce new keywords like Prepare, Disguise, and Bribe.
All VV Ultimatum Hollow Traits – Passives and How to Unlock
This guide details the Hollow Traits available in VV Ultimatum, explaining their passive effects and how they alter character appearance and stats. Traits are categorized by Hollow stage, with players able to select and customize their build. The article also touches on Arrancar progression and the Inner World mechanics.
Broken Blade Blessings Tier List – How to Get Blessings
This guide provides a tier list for Blessings in the game Broken Blade, ranking them from best to worst and detailing their rarities and buffs. It also explains how to obtain Blessings through Blessing Rerolls, which are primarily acquired by defeating bosses like Gelaros or potentially through future game codes.
Crafting A VV Ultimatum The Hogyoku – Includes All Wishes!
This guide details how to craft the rare Hogyoku item in VV Ultimatum and outlines the various wishes it can grant, including reallocating build points, obtaining experimental shards, rerolling abilities, gaining Soul Coins, and increasing skill level caps. The Hogyoku is crafted using Hogyoku Shards obtained from daily quests, raid chests, trading, or purchasing with Robux.
EMPULSE Early Access Kicks Off on June 24th
1047 Games has announced that its competitive shooter EMPULSE will launch its early access period on June 24th, with a playable demo available during Steam Next Fest starting June 15th. The game features extensive verticality with mechanics like wall-running, grappling hooks, and deployable P.A.I.N.T. bombs, alongside powerful mechs that can significantly impact gameplay.
How to get Gold Sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 and how they work
This guide explains how to obtain the rare Gold Sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 and details their in-game functionality. Gold Sprites are presented as a rare collectible within the game.
Psyvariar 3 Review
Psyvariar 3 is a unique shoot 'em up that features a core "Buzz" mechanic encouraging players to graze enemy bullets to level up and gain temporary invincibility. While the game offers deep and exhilarating gameplay reminiscent of Doom Eternal, it suffers from a lack of proper tutorials for its complex systems. Despite basic presentation and UI, the inventive mechanics make it a fun experience to master.
How Crossfire’s Adaptive Cover Puts Pressure on Players
The article analyzes how the adaptive cover system in Crossfire creates pressure on players by dynamically changing the environment. This mechanic forces players to constantly adapt their strategies and positioning, adding a unique layer of challenge to the gameplay.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s New FITS System Lets You Turn Cloud Into A Black Mage
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will introduce the FITS (Function Integrated Tactical Suitware) system, inspired by classic Final Fantasy jobs. This mechanic allows characters like Cloud to equip new suits that grant unique skills, enabling players to customize their playstyle, such as turning Cloud into a Black Mage. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated the system aims to evolve the combat while retaining player enjoyment.
Path of Exile 2 players are deleting their max-level characters - to make you stronger
Grinding Gear Games has introduced a new mechanic in Path of Exile 2's Return of the Ancients expansion where players can delete their max-level characters to permanently strengthen all future characters in that league. One player, Souaib 'cArn' Hanaf, has already performed this sacrifice, becoming the 'Martyr of the First Edict' and granting a bonus passive skill point to others. The update also includes new ways to craft powerful items and discover hidden passive nodes.
The Cul De Sac Codes (June 2026)
This guide provides a list of active and expired codes for the Roblox game The Cul De Sac, offering players free in-game items such as Orbz, Super Lucky Charms, and Cul De Chests. It also details the steps for redeeming these codes within the game and offers advice on troubleshooting non-working codes.
An Ugly Cloak, Unclaiming Lots and My Participation Award - Shroud of the Avatar, A Cozy MMORPG
The author discusses their recent hour-long livestream of Shroud of the Avatar, highlighting the game's extensive house decorating system and player freedom. They mention salvaging for materials, claiming an in-game cosmetic item, managing in-game lots and taxes, and receiving a participation award for a past Christmas decorating contest. The article also notes a persistent graphics glitch with mannequin clothing.
Can you stow your torch in Gothic Remake?
The torch system in Gothic Remake is criticized for its lack of a stow mechanic, forcing players to wait for torches to burn out or extinguish them in water. While the game provides plentiful torches, the current implementation can be inconvenient for exploration and combat preparation. The author hopes Alkimia Interactive will add an option to stow torches or snuff them out on the ground.
How to lockpick and get lockpicks in Gothic Remake
This guide explains the lockpicking minigame in Gothic Remake, detailing how to align sliders, the durability of lockpicks, and the benefits of training. It also provides information on where to find lockpicks or purchase them from vendors like Mordrag and Dexter in the Old Camp.
Elemental Magic Arena codes (May 2026)
This guide provides active codes for Elemental Magic Arena on Roblox, offering free spins and diamonds. It also explains how to redeem these codes within the game and how to acquire more spins through gameplay. The article details how to find new codes by joining the game's Discord server.
Broken Blade Elements Tier List – How to Get Element Rerolls
This guide provides a tier list for all obtainable Elements in Broken Blade, ranking them from S to D tier based on their buffs. It also explains how to acquire Element Rerolls by defeating bosses and mobs, highlighting Velik and Ragaros as the most efficient sources. The article details how to stack Elements and offers advice on increasing damage through weapons, runes, titles, and accessories.
Broken Blade Titles – Requirements and Buffs
This guide details the various titles available in the game Broken Blade, which offer stat buffs upon unlocking. Titles are earned through achievements like reaching specific player levels, defeating a certain number of bosses, collecting items, or through unique in-game actions. Each title provides distinct advantages, such as increased gem, money, or experience gain, damage boosts, or improved luck and critical hit chances.
Dragapult Isn't a One-Trick Dragon
The Dragapult ex card has become a dominant force in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, particularly the Twilight Masquerade print, due to its Dragon typing granting it no weaknesses. Its evolution line, starting with Dreepy and Drakloak, provides consistency through abilities like Recon Directive, while Dragapult ex boasts high HP and Tera protection. Various builds and support Pokémon like Crispin, Budew, Munkidori, and Meowth ex contribute to its strategic depth and consistent performance in competitive play.
