Here's How To Check If You Can Play The Duskbloods This Month
You can now check if you were picked for the closed network test for The Duskbloods, but you won’t get an email invitation as you might expect.
Video Game Guides
Below is every video game-related guide, along with some informative lists, that I have written for gaming outlets. My principle is to keep guides concise, but comprehensive, keeping SEO principles in mind while also providing valuable reader service.
007 First Light Unlock Times: Global Launch, Early Access, And Release Time Explained
The third-person action game launches on Wednesday, May 27, but anyone who pre-orders the title will have 24 hours of early access, along with a Deluxe Edition upgrade that includes four outfits inspired by the Bond films and skins for weapons and gadgets.
Drag X Drive Limited-Time Demo Runs This Weekend: Here's How And When To Join
Nintendo is giving Switch 2 owners a taste of the company's next original IP this weekend, with a limited-time online demo for sports game Drag x Drive taking place on August 9 and 10.
All The New Switch Games And Demos Released Today After The July 2025 Nintendo Direct
Today's batch of Nintendo Direct announcements from the July Partner Showcase unveiled several new games and ports coming to the new Nintendo Switch 2, along with titles still coming to Nintendo's older Switch console. A couple of these titles, as well as some demos, shadow-launched today on the Nintendo eShop after the Direct.
All New Call Of Duty Season 5 Guns And How To Unlock Them In Black Ops 6 And Warzone
Continue reading to learn more about the weapons and special attachments you'll unlock through the Battle Pass and in-game events in Call of Duty Season 5.
Xbox Games Showcase: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
The future of Xbox is uncertain, but the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, scheduled for today, June 8, should give us an idea of what's coming soon from Microsoft's first-party studios and its partners.
Upgrade Your ‘Minecraft’ Arsenal: How to Craft and Enchant a Bow
The world players inhabit in Minecraft is a dangerous one, and the bow is one of the simplest creations to make to dispatch hostile mobs. This article explains how to build a bow in Minecraft.
Repairing Bows in ‘Minecraft’: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Method
Like almost every tool in Minecraft, bows will degrade as you use them. This article details the three ways to repair your bow and how they differ.
How to Play the ‘Zelda’ Games in Order
This article explains how to play The Legend of Zelda games in order. Players can experience the game as they were released chronologically or wrap their heads around the franchise's timeline, which split three ways thanks to Ocarina of Time in 1998.
PS5 Slim vs. PS5
The new slim models are smaller and lighter, and they can play all the same PS5 and PS4 games that the launch models can run. Like the launch model, the PS5 Slim comes in two versions: one with a 4K Blu-Ray disc drive and the other a digital edition. The latter can use a detachable 4K Blu-Ray disc drive.
But is the PS5 Slim ultimately much of an upgrade? Technically, no, but whether it is worth it depends on your shelf space.
But is the PS5 Slim ultimately much of an upgrade? Technically, no, but whether it is worth it depends on your shelf space.
What are the differences between Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet? All version-exclusive content
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the ninth-generation mainline Pokémon titles, feature a diverse variety of locations in the Paldea region, including major cities, deserts, forests, and a seaside manor. But as with all mainline Pokémon titles, there will be some core differences between Scarlet and Violet, some new to the series.
Where is the Bonesmith in Sea of Thieves? All Skeleton Curse cosmetics
Upon doing the Ritual of the Flame in Sea of Thieves, you’ll have the uncanny ability to equip the Skeleton Curse and sail the sea as nothing but bones. Upon first transforming into your new form, you’ll notice that you’re not wearing a single thing. Perhaps what makes this truly a curse is that you can’t equip any of your existing cosmetics as a skeleton. However, if you find the Bonesmith in Sea of Thieves, you’ll find that he’ll have plenty of wares to offer and make your skeleton all spiffy.
How to get the Skeleton Curse in Sea of Thieves – Ritual of the Flame
If you’ve been battling it out as a Servant of the Flame for Sea of Thieves, you’re likely on your way to earning probably the most unique curse in Rare’s pirate game. The Skeleton Curse will transform your entire body into nothing but bones, which appears to align with Flameheart’s true vision of what a pirate’s life should be in the Sea of Thieves. You’ll have to partake in the Ritual of the Flame in order to earn the Skeleton Curse — here’s where and how.
How to get the Ghost Curse in Sea of Thieves – Blessing of Athena's Fortune
If you’ve been fighting for freedom as part of the Guardians of Fortune, you’re well on your way to getting the coveted Ghost Curse in Sea of Thieves. Characters seem to die all the time in this game, but some NPCs like Merrick have returned in ghostly form, while you’ll occasionally put up with cantankerous ghosts like the Phantoms. If you reach certain accomplishments on behalf of the Pirate Lord and Athena’s Fortune, you too can look like a green ghost in Sea of Thieves.
How to claim Sea of Thieves Twitch Drops
Every season of Sea of Thieves comes with waves (pun intended) of Twitch Drops, allowing players to claim cosmetics for their pirate character and ships. It’s a great way to support content creators for the game and earn items and equipment that you otherwise cannot unlock. While some of these cosmetic drops may return in the future, most Sea of Thieves Twitch Drops are one and done. If you’re looking to spiffy up your pirate look, here’s how Twitch Drops work in Sea of Thieves.
How to earn Milestones in Sea of Thieves – All Milestone Alignments
With Captaincy comes a new form of progress in Sea of Thieves called Milestones. These are permanent trackers for essentially every activity you do in-game for both you as an individual player and any ships that you may captain. By increasing your Class for each Milestone, you can earn the ability to buy Trinkets from Shipwrights. Additionally, Milestones are grouped into Alignments as a reflection on your playstyle. Here’s how Milestones and Alignments work in Sea of Thieves.
Should you choose Flameheart or Pendragon in Sea of Thieves: Return of the Damned Adventure?
Sea of Thieves has been host to what feels like an eternal conflict between two pirate factions, and it’s coming to a head in the Return of the Damned Adventure. Players will have to choose between helping Pendragon and Belle permanently banish and imprison the nefarious Flameheart, or they can support the Servant of the Flame to fully restore him to his physical form instead. But which Sea of Thieves faction should you support, and who should you give your Bewitching Dolls to?
All Shooter weapons and variants in Splatoon 3
The Shooter is the most basic main weapon type in the Splatoon series — you point and shoot ink with these auto-fire ink guns. However, the Shooter class has the highest number of unique weapons, with all of them having distinct properties. With differing range, damage, and fire rates, it will be tough to choose which one of these Shooters fits your playstyle, but it’s best to cycle through them to keep all of them Fresh. Here are the 13 Shooter weapons currently available in Splatoon.
How to throw Golden Eggs in Splatoon 3 Salmon Run
Salmon Run is back in Splatoon 3, and while there aren’t too many changes or differences, there is one small addition to the core gameplay that might speed up some processes. The main goal in Salmon Run is to collect Golden Eggs from Boss Salmonids and put them in Egg Baskets — but now you can toss these Golden Eggs around. Here’s how to throw these valuables in Splatoon 3’s Salmon Run.
All Drizzle Season 2022 Catalog rewards in Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3 includes seasonal content, not unlike a battle pass in other online multiplayer games. However, all seasonal rewards are free, with 100 tiers to earn until the end of the Season. You’ll earn rewards by gaining Catalog Points from doing multiplayer activities in Splatoon 3. Catalog rewards include emotes, titles, banners, tickets, and gear. Here’s what’s included in Splatoon 3’s first season, Drizzle Season 2022.
How to import Splatoon 2 save data in Splatoon 3 – perks and rewards
It’s nice to be rewarded for playing previous games of a series, and Splatoon 3 offers some perks for those who experienced its predecessor on Nintendo Switch. If you have Splatoon 2 save data on the same Switch console, opening up Splatoon 3 will prompt you to import your Splatoon 2 save data. But what does transferring your Splatoon 2 data to Splatoon 3 give you?
All weapon unlock levels in Splatoon 3
Like most online shooter games, Splatoon 3 will give you the opportunity to unlock weapons as you progress through the multiplayer mode. Gaining XP will have you level up, and leveling up will allow you to buy more weapons from Sheldon in the Ammo Knights store. Once you enter the store, you can buy available weapons for Sheldon Licenses. Below are the levels you need to be at to unlock every weapon in Splatoon 3 at launch.
Who is Agent 3 in Splatoon 3? Explained
The lore of Splatoon goes deep, and there are quite a few important characters to keep track of in Splatoon 3’s single-player campaign. One such character is Agent 3, but this might be slightly confusing to players familiar with the first two Splatoon games. Long story short, there are two characters named Agent 3: your player character, and an NPC. But what’s the difference between these two Agent 3s in Splatoon 3?
All new weapons in Boyfriend Dungeon's Secret Weapons DLC, and how to get them
Not every game can say that it added new boyfriends as DLC, but Boyfriend Dungeon from Kitfox Games did just that with the Secret Weapons update. Featuring three new dateable weapons, the Secret Weapons DLC is free and playable for both players who have finished the main story and for anyone starting the game for the first time. Get ready to go out with Jonah the Axe, Leah the Hammer, and eventually, Dr. Holmes the Whip.
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Tech and Streaming Guides
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What to stream: 'Creature Commandos,' 'Secret Level' and 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
Existing TV and movie franchises are getting new leases of life. While it's fair to argue this proves Hollywood is out of original ideas, it's worth checking out these to see if old dogs can learn new tricks.
Experience Seamless Viewing by Controlling Your Roku TV Without a Remote
This article will tell you how to use the official Roku app to control a Roku TV without using the standard remote. Instructions apply to all Roku devices and phones running either iOS or Android.
What to stream: 'Star Trek: Lower Decks,' 'Silo' and 'Scream'
With networks launching their new seasons in the fall, there's no shortage of options on the ballooning number of streaming services.
What to stream this week: 'Futurama,' 'Kite Man' and 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
The Summer Olympics are winding down, and high-budget prestige shows like "House of the Dragon," "The Acolyte" and "The Umbrella Academy" have wrapped up their latest seasons. Those looking to fill the void with some light entertainment can find "Kite Man: Hell Yeah!," a DC Comic show with an unlikely protagonist, and "Smiling Friends," a bizarre but delightful show with a strong online following, on Max.
What to stream this week: 'House of the Dragon,' 'The Bear' and 'Godzilla Minus One'
The summer is a prime time for binge-watching the hottest TV shows and streaming movies you missed earlier in the year.
How to Pair a Chromecast Remote
This article will show you how to pair a new or unpaired remote control for your Chromecast with a Google TV device. It also provides instructions for unpairing and some troubleshooting tips.
Dancing, park celebrations and puppies: Your guide to Philly Pride Month's final week
As June wraps up, the final Pride events in the Philly area are promising to end the month with joy and energy.
The X-Men Movies in Viewing and Chronological Order
The X-Men films from 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios under Disney) were a trailblazer for superhero films. However, with so many changing hands and visions in the course of two decades, the viewing order for the series and the larger X-Men timeline as a whole is a bit muddy.
Still, after Disney's acquisition of Fox, streaming the X-Men films is becoming a much easier task, as the titles are slowly migrating to Disney+. Otherwise, you are able to rent all of these movies on digital storefronts such as iTunes, Amazon Video, or Vudu.
Still, after Disney's acquisition of Fox, streaming the X-Men films is becoming a much easier task, as the titles are slowly migrating to Disney+. Otherwise, you are able to rent all of these movies on digital storefronts such as iTunes, Amazon Video, or Vudu.
How does Google Chromecast with Google TV work?
Google's Android TV platform is going through a significant shift, phasing out in favor of a new platform called Google TV. Coinciding with its launch is a new streaming device based on the Chromecast family, officially titled "Google Chromecast with Google TV." Through Google TV, users can browse through their TV and movie libraries, along with a number of streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max, all in one unified user interface.
How to Stream Game of Thrones
The world of Westeros captivated millions of television viewers during the eight-season run of Game of Thrones. The HBO original, based on A Song of Ice and Fire by fantasy author George R.R. Martin, aired weekly as many television shows traditionally do, but HBO's ventures into online streaming made Game of Thrones a binge-worthy popular culture phenomenon that often crashed HBO's streaming apps. The Emmy-winning series has since completed, but there are plenty of options for watching Game of Thrones online.
A guide to new and upcoming streaming services
With recent news from network upfront presentations this week, we have some information about the streaming services soon to come from the biggest media corporations; the info below will be updated regularly as more news comes in. Get those wallets ready!