Cooking Metroidvania Magical Delicacy Revealed For Xbox And PC

In atrailerreleased today, US-based publisher Whitethorn Games hasrevealedside-scrolling action kitchen adventureMagical Delicacyfor Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam. The first title from German indie developerSkaule, Magical Delicacy is slated to release on all announced platforms next year. Billed on theofficial Steam pageas “a wholesome pixel art platformer”, Magical Delicacy stirs the classicMetroidvaniagenre into a vibrant, “witchy” world where the magic and the mundane happily cohabit....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Michele Jacobson

D&D Changing Baldur's Gate 3 Species

The upcomingDungeons & DragonsMonster Manual is introducing a huge change to one of the most popular species inBaldur’s Gate 3, making it more monstrous than before. Baldur’s Gate 3 featuresall of the speciesfrom the 2014 Player’s Handbook, with a big addition in the form of the Githyanki. These alien beings come from the Astral Plane, where they wage a war against the wicked Mind Flayers. Githyanki have a huge role in the story, especially for Lae’zel, one of the main party members....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Jennifer Diaz

Dirt 5 Developer Says Graphical Scaling for Xbox Series S is "Really Easy"

As revealed last month, Microsoft is officially planning torelease the Xbox Series S alongside the upcoming Series Xas a more affordable, lower-spec alternative this November. While the Series S doesn’t have all of the technical bells and whistles of the Series X, from what we’ve seen so far the upcoming console still will offer a capable next-gen experience at a lower price point, as shown by what the developers ofDirt 5have achieved with the console and developing the racing title....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · James Shelton

Doom Eternal Composer Mick Gordon Shows You How Its Music is Made

There are many facets of the recentDoomrevival that stick out, among them being its music. In a recent stream,Doom Eternalcomposer Mick Gordondiscusses the music for the newly released game.FromMick Gordon’s Youtube channel, the Doom Eternal composer talks in-depth about the game’s music. In the video below, which is just over two hours, Gordon touches on the recording process, how these small tracks trigger depending on your gameplay, and the direction he took with the music for the sequel....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Jose Jones

Every Starting Background In Core Keeper, Ranked

Core Keeperhas ten starting backgrounds, each with a unique skill allocation andequipment. You’re free to take whatever profession you like, but some are much better than others. If you want to tackle the caves with your best foot forward, here’s every starting background inCore Keeperfrom worst to best. Your starting background isn’t too impactful in the grand scheme of things. The bonuses are only important during the early game, and every character can be shaped into an effective generalist....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1258 words · Michael Strickland

Everything We Know About 007: First Light So Far, Including PS5 Pro FPS

After many months of rumor and speculation,Hitmanseries developers IO Interactive have finally confirmed their upcoming James Bond game, 007: First Light. The announcement trailer, posted onIO Interactive’s YouTube channel, has been met with a largely positive reception and gives us an insight into what we might expect from the game’s story and gameplay mechanics. 007 First Light - Announcement Trailer Earn the Number. Coming 2026. New details continue to emerge regarding the game’s technical performance capabilities, as well as some of the story elements not covered in the initial reveal trailer....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Anthony Compton

FGO 5th Anniversary Stream Reveals Artoria Caster, Anime Movie Trailer

Type-Moon, DelightWorks and Aniplex held a special live stream for the 5th anniversary ofFGOthis August 10. Multiple announcements were made (for the JPFGOserver only needless to say). Most notably, new Servant Artoria Caster was revealed. A swimsuit event was announced and will be held in mid-August, will be summer camping themed. More new Servants will be added. And an anniversary anime trailer forFGOwas also released, alongside a new trailer for theFate/Grand Order Camelotanime movie....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Catherine Solis

Final Fantasy 16: How To Get & Use The Last Elixir

Quick Links Final Fantasy 16has a smaller list of consumables for Clive to use. Only three items can be equipped to your inventory shortcut menu at a time, with only seven options available to fill out that menu. Related:Final Fantasy 16: Tips & Tricks For New Game Plus While the other consumables can be repurchased after being used, the Last Elixir is, as its name implies, the last one. There is only one Last Elixir in the game, and it can be a lifesaver if used correctly....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Amanda Beck

Forspoken Would've Worked Better As An Anime

It’s no secret thatForspokensuffers from cringey dialogue, stuffed to bursting with cursing and quippy banter between the main characters, Frey and Cuff. It works at times, but too often does it feel forced, unfunny, or tonally out of place (I know our Elijah would disagree). Many of the issues stem from our expectations clashing with what the game delivers, and most would be solved with a shift toward an anime-style medium....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Leroy Holland

Fortnite's New 'Lock On' Pistol Practically Gives Players Aimbot

A new server-side update toFortnitehas added the brand-new ‘lock on pistol’ to the game’s loot pool. As the name suggests, this new weapon will automatically lock on to your targets, practically giving you a form of aimbot…without the actual cheating, of course.The new pistol can be acquired via floor loot, in chests, via supply drones, or by fishing for loot. It also only comes in the blue rare rarity version, so you won’t find any common, epic, or legendary versions of the pistol at the moment....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Janet Hopkins

GameStop Leans In To Battletoads Meme Following E3 Trailer

Someone let the GameStop social media intern out of his cage, he made a funny. Following yesterday’s trailer of the iconic couch co-op legendBattletoads, plenty of fun was to be had on the internet. Most notable of the celebration was GameStop leaning into a decade-old 4chan meme. To give a quick history ofBattletoadsand context to the joke, the game is a beat ‘em up title from the early 90’s. Developed by fan-favorite studio Rare, the game is best known for the original NES reveal that got relatively great reviews for the time....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Sharon Harris

Google Stadia Team and AbleGamers Charity Collaborating on Accessibility Options

AbleGamers Charity’s official Twitter account revealed some exciting news for gamers with disabilities: the charity will be consulting for Google to create and increase accessibility options for the Google Stadia. Even though the details of the project are currently unknown (most likely due to NDAs), it must be exciting enough work for them to release a status update on it: It’s a great move on Google’s part to ensure that accessibility becomes an integral part to their service....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Dennis Manning

Haruichi Furudate was Not Happy When Haikyuu was Picked Up for Serialization Because it was “the beginning of the ending”

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Haikyuu!!stands tall as a titan in sports anime and manga, touching millions of fans worldwide with its relatable characters and unique art style. Defying regular genre and medium conventions, it has achieved unprecedented international fame, crossing lines to reach both sports enthusiasts and anime fans. And it does so with such ease. In a surprising turn of events though, Haruichi Furudate, the author ofHaikyuu!...

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Michael Taylor