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The Elder Scrolls Online is continuing to expand, as previously paid DLC content for the Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, and more will soon become part of the base game for free. In March with the game's Update 49, the Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, Imperial City, and Orsinium DLC will be folded into the base game and become accessible for all players. Closer to the end of the year, the Greymoor chapter will also become part of the base game. Currently, ESO players need to subscribe to...
The Elder Scrolls Online in 2026 will look quite different from previous years, as developer ZeniMax Online Studios goes all-in on the game's new seasonal model that will see all of the game's content updates arrive free of charge. For years, ESO has followed a familiar, fairly typical MMO pattern of yearly paid chapter (expansion) releases. Those new chapters added new regions of Tamriel for players to explore, additional story content, optional paid DLCs, and, occasionally, things like...
If you've come across the Untended Garden quest in Arc Raiders, you probably already know you're headed back into Dam Battlegrounds to seek out the Hydroponic Dome Complex. There are a few objectives that follow the initial one, though, so we've put together a guide to help you wrap it all up and get back home safely. You don't necessarily need to extract to complete this quest, so no need to worry about bringing in your best gear or a safe pocket. You can feel comfortable going in with a...
Baby mobs have been around Minecraft for a while, but these creatures are getting an adorable makeover for a future update. Mojang Studios has shared a first look at its upcoming baby mob remasters, which is currently being tested. When the update is finished, the dev team promises that the wolf pups, kittens, piglets, calves, baby chickens, baby ocelots, lambs, and baby rabbits will be "even chunkier, floofier, and more charming than ever before." In the accompanying announcement video...
The long-rumored Fortnite collab with South Park is now official, as Epic Games dropped a new short film that shows how the boys are going to get sucked into the metaverse. We also got some specifics about what the collab will entail: a new five-player mode for Battle Royale, a free mini-pass through which players can earn South Park cosmetics, and at least five skins in the item shop. Oh, and Wonkeeland on the BR map will become Cartmanland. Using a short film to reveal the collab is...
For any studio, garnering enough interest and success in a video game to the point where a sequel is justified is a commendable feat. And yet, when you're navigating a space that's growing ever more saturated--such as the case of roguelikes and roguelites--a sequel can become a necessary evil rather than a cherished opportunity to further explore existing ideas. The roguelike genre is brimming with creativity, and the efforts of small studios over the years have led to a plethora of...
MachineGames is working on a third new Wolfenstein game to follow 2014's Wolfenstein: The New Order and 2017's Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. This is according to reports from Windows Central and Kotaku, both of which said the game is happening but had no other details to share. This would be the first new Wolfenstein game since Wolfenstein: Youngblood and the VR game Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot, both of which were released in 2019. In September 2025, MachineGames creative director Axel...
If you spend any time on social media, whether that be Bluesky or X, you may have seen some reports going around that Microsoft is preparing to cut tens of thousands of jobs amidst the rising costs of artificial intelligence. Whether true or not, Microsoft's lead communications officer has come forward to refute the claims. A report on the site TipRanks said that Microsoft is "considering massive layoffs" this month, with the plan to cut anywhere between 11,000 and 22,000 jobs on the Azure...
If you're a fan of visiting multiple maps for a single quest in Arc Raiders, boy do we have some objectives for you. For the Eyes in the Sky quest, you'll be tasked with heading to three different maps to place LiDAR Scanners, and getting all of them done is going to take a bit of skill, luck, and a zipline. Let's talk about it. You won't need to extract to complete any portion of Eyes in the Sky, so you can go in with a free loadout for the Dam Battlegrounds and Spaceport objectives...
Arc Raiders has multiple quests that send you trekking across multiple maps, and What We Left Behind is one of them you'll encounter along the way. This quest asks you to go to Buried City, Dam Battlegrounds, and Spaceport to search for specific things, and rounding up the correct spots to visit can be a challenge if you're not familiar with the maps yet. That's alright, though--that's where we come in. Keep in mind that, since you won't need to extract with any items to complete any steps...
Two new Pokemon have arrived in Pokemon Go. As part of the game's Pinch Perfect event, you can now add the rock-type crab Pokemon Klawf to your team. Not only that, but the event also introduces shiny Dhelmise to the game, making this your first opportunity to catch this elusive variant. Both Pokemon will be available moving forward, but you'll have the best chance to catch them while the Pinch Perfect event is underway. Here are some tips on how to get both Klawf and shiny Dhelmise before...
Early on in the Arc Raiders questline, you'll be sent to find and loot a Baron Husk. The Dormant Barons quest may sound a bit scary--big Arc can be quite frightening, after all--but these bad boys have long been dead, so you have nothing to worry about when looting their husks. However, finding a Baron Husk may take a bit more searching than you'd like--unless you take a look at our guide below. Here's where to find Baron Husks and how to loot them. Where to find Baron Husks Baron Husks...
It's the start of a new year, and you might be tempted to give your PS5 console a makeover. Fortunately, Sony has a new selection of limited-edition PS5 console covers and DualSense controllers on the way, all sporting vivid neon colors. The Hyerpop Collection PS5 console covers will be a PS Direct Store exclusive priced at $75, while the DualSense controllers will cost $85 each. Preorders will open on January 16 ahead of their March 12 launch. Like the console covers, the DualSense...
In December 2025, the developers at Ubisoft Halifax--the studio behind the mobile game Assassin's Creed Rebellion--successfully voted to unionize and join the Game & Media Workers Guild of Canada. Now, less than a month later, Ubisoft is shutting down Ubisoft Halifax and laying off 70 people. According to Video Games Chronicle, Ubisoft has denied that the closure of the studio has anything to do with the employees' unionization efforts. The publisher also stated through a spokesperson that...
Arc Raiders quests can sometimes get pretty complicated, demanding you venture across multiple maps to complete various objectives. A Bad Feeling isn't one of these, though, as it asks something quite simple of you: Just open an Arc Probe or Arc Courier. But where exactly will you find one of these, and what will you find inside? We're here to answer that for you, so read on for where to find Arc Probes and Arc Couriers. Where to find Arc Probes You may occasionally see a fresh Arc Probe...
Season 1 Reloaded arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone on January 8, and the big midseason update adds a crossover event with the Fallout TV series. This includes Fallout-themed skins, limited-time game modes, and an event pass. This midseason update is bringing the wasteland to Black Ops 7 and Warzone with an all-new Fallout event. As shown in the trailer above, this event will feature operator skins for Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul from Amazon Prime Video's Fallout TV show...
Quests in Arc Raiders most frequently require you to visit only one map, but you'll occasionally encounter some that send you across multiple maps to complete them. One of these quests is Back on Top, which asks you to visit all four launch maps and mark specific buildings. It's not a particularly challenging quest, but it can be rather time consuming due to the amount of travel time needed to reach each building on the maps. As such, we've compiled the locations of all four buildings you...
There's no shortage of handheld gaming PCs to choose from lately, but the Steam Deck has been a popular option thanks in part to its operating system. SteamOS works far better than Windows on these machines, and fortunately, it's available on another device: Lenovo's Legion Go 2. The company recently rolled out the Legion Go S with SteamOS, but for anyone looking for a handheld with more heavy-duty hardware--and Switch-like controllers--the Legion Go 2 has been a solid option. Lenovo will...
Unless you lived under a rock, you'd know that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was easily 2025's most acclaimed game of the year--and not just because it took home the Game of the Year trophy (alongside being named GameSpot's GOTY). Despite the massive popularity and success of the JRPG, developer Sandfall Interactive was surprised by the reception the game received, going as far as saying the team "underestimated" just how much Clair Obscur's side content would resonate with audiences...
The Switch is already lacking in video-streaming apps, and the platform is set to lose one of the biggest ones next month. Nintendo confirmed that the Hulu app is already off the eShop, which appears to be a part of a larger change for the Disney-owned media service. Nintendo's support website states that official support for the Hulu application ends on February 5. The Switch app silently launched back in November 2017, months after the console came to retail. The app is not compatible...