Final Fantasy 16: Blacksmith’s Blues Side Quest Guide

Quick Links At the beginning ofFinal Fantasy 16’sHere Be Monstersmain quest, Clive will return to The Hideaway, where he and Jill will prepare to set out to the isle of Drustanus. Before they leave, however, players will have a chance to pursue two new side quests by finding their quest-givers in The Hideaway and interacting with them. Final Fantasy 16’sBlacksmith’s Bluesside quest tasks Clive with finding a way to cheer up Blackthorne, The Hideaway’s blacksmith....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Angela Vega

Geek Store is Selling Video Game Ugly Sweaters for the Holidays

For many, there is nothing that says that the holidays have arrived quite like the sight of a heinous Christmas sweater. Indeed, adorning one’s self with vulgar colors and clashing patterns is the perfect way for some people to get into the spirit of the season, and a line of ugly Xmas sweaters fromGeek Storewill let these fashionistas do exactly that. Furthermore, not only are these sweaters notably ugly, they are video game-themed as well....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Donna Rogers

Genshin Impact: Furina Best Weapons

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Throughout the updates ofGenshin Impact, Sword users mostly dominate the character’s weapon list as there are so many units that wield this type of equipment. However, up until version 4.2, none of the available Archons wield a Sword. Venti uses a Bow, Raiden and Zhongli wields the Polearm, and Nahida chooses Catalyst for her weapon. Therefore, Furina is mostly welcomed with her Sword weapon....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Rita Cameron

Genshin Impact: Thundersoother Set Location

The Thundersoother set is a rare Artifact inGenshin Impact. Here’s where players can find it in Teyvat, how to get it, and what it’s best used for. Pulling the rightArtifacts is one of the most essential mechanics toGenshin Impact’s gameplay, but pairing the perfect set with the right characters can be a bit of a challenge. Firstly, the rarest Artifact sets, Thundersoother included, can only be pulled when running Domains at higher levels....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Matthew Gibson

GTA Online Update Ends Money Exploits

Grand Theft Auto Onlinehas been a significant success for Rockstar Games and has added to the already impressive longevity ofGrand Theft Auto 5. Most online games need to be frequently updated, andGTA Onlinehas also seen many eventsas well as patches throughout its lifespan. However, the latest update may disappoint fans who have been exploiting systems in the game for financial reward, equally players who have played by the rules will be pleased that the playing field is becoming even once again....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Michael Anderson

Homeworld 3's Roguelike Mode Is Inspired by Risk of Rain 2

Game Rant recently had the chance to speak with senior developers at Blackbird Interactive aboutHomeworld 3, the long-awaited threequel with an established cult following. In the 20 years sinceHomeworld 2was released toPC, many innovations in gaming have allowed Blackbird developers to draw inspiration from interesting sources. Homeworld’s best-in-class brand of space strategyhas always stood out in the genre thanks to a host of unique gameplay features. The fully 3D movement system allows for true verticality in space as ships maneuver above and below one another, while the campaigns ofHomeworldgames are also notable due to the persistent nature of the player’s fleet....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Tina Chase

Hunt: Showdown's Winter Solstice Event Starts Soon

Winter Solstice is coming inHunt: Showdown. The newest event looks to bring a bevy of exclusive rewards, visual changes to the world and gameplay, and more. The wintery event arrives inHunt: Showdownjust in time for the holidays. Crytek has expanded theHunt: Showdownexperience over the past few years, introducing themed updates in 2020, including theBlood and Ice event inHunt: Showdownthat has similar elements to this Winter Solstice event. The game has been heavily supported since it launched in an early access state on PC and then Xbox....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Evan Aguirre

IO Interactive’s New AAA Project is Unexpected

IO Interactiverecently announced it is working on a new fantasy IP, which seems to be a major departure for the famedHitmandeveloper. Over the years, fans have become familiar with its particular brand of third-person gameplay that encourages creative problem-solving. That formula has been a powerful hook for IO’s assassin-focused titles, but even though little is known about its next project, fans ofIO Interactivemight be surprised by the direction the team is taking....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Margaret Taylor

Jujutsu Kaisen: Why Does Satoru Gojo Wear a Blindfold?

Summary White-haired characters have always been a fan favorite for years, and Satoru Gojo is no exception. An iconic character from the hit animeJujutsu Kaisen, Gojo’s personality, powerful skills, and unique look make him hard to forget. Fanse first meet him as Yuji Itadori swallows the cursed finger of Sukuna, and lives to tell the tale. Since then, he has been a very present member is Yuji’s quest to find the rest of Sukuna’s fingers and toes....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Jacqueline Strickland

Keanu Reeves Caused An On-Set Injury While Filming A John Wick Movie

John Wick: Chapter 4has finally hit theaters. The latest entry in theJohn Wickfranchise arguably exceeded all three previous movies in the explosiveness of its action scenes. According to Keanu Reeves, crafting such impressive scenes sometimes involves unintended consequences. TheJohn Wickfilms have maintained a reputation as high-octane action movies with intricately choreographed fight scenes that have heightened audiences’ expectations for action movies. This is partly because Chad Stahelski -who has directed all fourJohn Wickmovies- is an experienced stuntman....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · April Owen

Kingdom Hearts Series Games Coming to the Nintendo Switch

GettingKingdom Hearts' Sora as the finalSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatefighter wasn’t the only news to come from the latest Smash Direct. Fans will finally be able to take the wholeKingdom Heartssaga on the go when it comes to the Nintendo Switch in the near future. It was rumored for some time thatSora was going to beSuper Smash Bros.Ultimate’s final DLC fighter, not to mention that he had been trending on Twitter ever since the final Direct’s announcement....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Derek Wood

Kiritsugu Emiya: The Failed Hero of Fate/Zero

The following contains spoilers for Fate/Zero and Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works Fate/Stay Night is a visual novel with three distinct routes, each one following the same characters through the same timeframe, but changing events to reflect different philosophies. To be accurate, the routes highlight different perspectives of heroism, and for fans of Fate’s anime adaptations, there’s no better starting point for a discussion of heroism thanFate/Zero. 2011’sFate/Zero, directed by Ei Aoki, tells of the Fourth Holy Grail War and the tragedy that brings about the events ofFate/Stay Nightjust ten years later....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1215 words · Jon Gonzales

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC Has 'Secret Hidden Message'

Summary The director ofMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hopehints that the upcomingRayman-themed DLC has a secret message that can be discovered if players meet certain criteria.Sparks of Hopeis the sequel toMario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, where Mario and his friends once again team up with the Rabbids in a turn-based strategy RPG. The game was a critical success, improving upon the previous game’s mechanics, such as ditchingKingdom Battle’s grid-based combatand giving players freedom of movement....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Michele Harrison