Embracer Group acquires Lord of the Rings, Limited Run Games, Tripwire, and more

Supermarket Sweep Embracer Group, continuing on its apparent mission to become the only company in existence, has been on another shopping spree, walking away with several studios, publishers, and million-dollar IPs in a mighty sweep of its seemingly bottomless wallet. Announced this morning, Embracer’s recent purchases includeLord of the RingsIP holderMiddle-earth Enterprises,Maneaterdeveloper Tripwire Interactive, Japanese studio Tatsuji, accessory brand Giotech, karaoke hardware company Singtrix, and popular boutique retailerLimited Run Games. The identity of a further acquisition remains unannounced as of this writing....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Jose Hammond

Epic Games Store Winter Holiday Sale 2024 – Expected release date, giveaways, and more

The Winter Holiday Sale 2024 is rumored for an upcoming appearance on theEpic Games Storeif the social media rumors are to be believed. The latest rumor comes from reliable leaker Bili-Bili, who posted the information on their X account. The holiday sale has become a tradition on Epic, which puts some massive discounts on thousands of games. So far, the gaming giant has remained tight-lipped about when the sale will go live and what games will feature on it....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Jennifer Holt

Friday Night Fights: Hype Edition

Friday Night Fights Well, this is it folks. We are one week away from the launch of one of the most anticipated consoles, the Nintendo Switch. I personally can’t wait for next week to finally get one. I will be going out to my local Best Buy Thursday night to grab my system when midnight rolls around. While I’m sure there are a lot of you are tired of hearing about the Switch; I couldn’t be more excited....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Justin Larson

Gears of War 2 Game of the Year Edition shipping soon

Gears of War 2Game of the Year Edition is happening. GameStop isnow taking pre-ordersfor a newly packaged version of the billion-year-old shooter. Priced at $39.99, this edition’s value stems from the ten s–tloads of downloadable content thrown into the mix. The“All Fronts Collection”— nineteen multiplayer maps and the ‘deleted scene’ campaign mission — ships with it as (update) a redeemable code. If you’ve been looking for a way to get intoGears of War 2on the cheap without going the “Used” route, this seems like the best way to do it....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Andrew Brown

Genshin Impact 5.7 banners leaked

New leaks have surfaced online that share details about the upcoming banners inGenshin Impact5.7. As of writing, the developers have yet to confirm any new characters, but the next version update is expected to release two new characters, including a 5-star. Additionally, a few popular 5-star characters are expected to get a rerun banner. Genshin Impact 5.7 characters and banners leaked New characters Here are all the new characters you may look forward to in version 5....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Matthew Crosby

Here’s some info on the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Typhlosion loot, moves, and stats

Typhlosion has physical and special moves Typhlosion is here inPokemon Scarlet & Violet,and with it comes a corresponding 7-Star raid. Anyone who defeats Typhlosion will be able to catch it, so we caught itas we always do. Check out all its stats, abilities, and moves below. If you need help unlocking this encounter,check out our guide here. Pokemon Scarlet & VioletTyphlosion loot list Here’s everything I earned during my first clear of this battle....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Kimberly Moore

How do we stop Nathan Drake?

Promoted from our Community Blogs! [Dtoid community blogger RedHeadPeak shares his concerns for the sanctity of our ancient history in the wake of the recent Uncharted 4 announcement. (I bet he doesn’t much care for Indiana Jones, either.) Want to see your own blog appear on our front page?Go write something!–Mr Andy Dixon] There’s going to be anotherUnchartedgame?! Quick, hide all the precious historic artifacts! Raise airport security! Alert the United Nations to the threat!...

June 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1798 words · Brian Clements

How to change your HUD in Diablo 4

HUD settings inDiablo 4 Blizzard has gone the extra mile to keep their fans thrilled with their newest offering,Diablo 4. This action-packed RPG set in an expansiveopen worldguarantees countless hours of epic battles against fearsome monsters and thrillingDungeonsto complete. If you happen to be an avid follower of streamers playing this game, you might have noticed a slight variation in their HUD design to yours. And, if you’re curious about their setup and interested in customizing your own layout, this guide is here to assist you in doing just that....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Kevin Murray

How to donate to the Museum in Coral Island

Coral Islandis an exciting farming simulation game that takes players on a journey ofrepairing their home, managing a farm, and building relationships with townsfolk. One of the key locations in the game is the Museum, run by a character named Scott. Donating to the Museum not only helps fill it with different items but also contributes to increasing the town’s rank. Here’s how to donate to the Museum inCoral Island....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Michael Jones

I Am Your Beast to get more levels and Doom vibes in post-launch updates

Developer Strange Scaffold has released the post-launch content roadmap for its latest title,I Am Your Beast. Many interesting new features are on the way, including more levels, modes, and angry scope-ripping. The roadmap forI Am Your Beastwas posted on Steam to celebrate the game’s launch. It shows that there’s a lot still on the way and that the game is worth hopping into early if you like the look of the gameplay....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Ralph Morris

Inventive shmup MagMax is this week’s Arcade Archives release

A Blast from the Past For this week’s Arcade Archives release, retro-publisher Hamster has reached into its big bag of ’80s hits and pulled out Nichibutsu’s sci-fi shmupMagMax, now available to download on Nintendo Switch. Released in Japanese arcades back in 1985, before headed west some years later,MagMaxis a horizontally scrolling shmup which – compared with many other examples of the genre – keeps the action fairly low to ground. Players begin each stage as a small hover-ship, taking on enemies and dodging obstacles in a dystopian cybernetic universe....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Dr. Justin Cisneros

Kit Harington is going to be the big bad in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

You know him as Jon Snow (or you know nothing) Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, proud owner of thesecond-most disliked YouTube video ever, comes from a series that doesn’t shy away from celebrity talents. Recently,Advanced Warfarebrought in a cold, calculating Kevin Spacey (as if there’s another version of him), andBlack Ops IIIhad Chris “Detective Elliot Stabler” Meloni. Infinite Warfareis continuing the trend with Kit Harington, that sexy boy from the North inGame of Thronesthat my girlfriend’s mom is way too attracted to....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Paul West

Marvel’s Avengers got a screen shake update in time for the last beta weekend

Turn down the Camera Shake Sensitivity as soon as possible Today is the beginning of the end for theMarvel’s Avengersbeta, and for many players, it’s the first real chance to play this kinda wonky, better-with-friends brawler before its September 4. launch. After a string of restricted events, theMarvel’s Avengersopen betais now live onSteam,PS4, andXbox One. Many of you haveshared your thoughtsaboutAvengersin general and the beta in particular, but there’s a reason to return if you participated in the prior tests – Crystal Dynamicsupdated the game....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Stephen Johnson