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Come gather around The Ghoul Log, a festive video that the Fallout TV show has created in the lead-up to Season 2. Starting with The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), this holiday special features Dogmeat and shows a human arm--"specifically, a fat man's"--burning in a fireplace for roughly an hour and a half. On YouTube, Prime Video released the officially titled Fallout: The Ghoul Log, which can be seen below. The Ghoul makes a couple of revelations about the wasteland early on. First up, he says...
The latest GTA Online update, titled "Safehouse in the Hills," has finally arrived and delivers some interesting content with it. The highlight of the update is the return of Michael De Santa, one of the main characters from GTA 5's story mode. Michael has a new mission for you to complete in GTA Online that rewards you with some serious cash, but to start that mission, you'll have to do some setup in Los Santos. Below, you can see everything you need to do in GTA Online to begin the new...
At the end of October, Rockstar fired over 30 employees at Rockstar North in the United Kingdom and contended that they were let go over "gross misconduct." The Grand Theft Auto developer has since been accused of union busting, since many of the fired devs were either members of the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain or organizing for it. Now, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, and a member of Parliament, are keeping up the pressure on Rockstar. "It's a deeply...
Cyberpunk 2077 celebrates its fifth anniversary today, December 10, as the RPG originally launched back on December 10, 2020. It's been a busy, tumultuous five years for the game, and now one of the game's designers, Pawel Sasko, has weighed in with a heartfelt message to mark the milestone. "I feel nothing but gratitude towards each one of you," he said. "I feel so thankful to be part of this community. I love all the pictures, videos; all the cosplay and mods that you have done for...
Apple has revealed the most-downloaded games on iPhone and iPad for this year, as well as the top Apple Arcade titles. The lists contain quite a few familiar faces--like Fortnite and Minecraft--but Balatro stands out for 2025. That's because the game not only shows up on the paid mobile charts, but it's also No. 3 for Apple Arcade--the subscription service. Fortnite is No. 2 for free iPhone games and No. 3 for free iPad games. The battle-royale title finally returned to iOS in May in the US...
An absolute classic is one of two Nintendo 64 games set to join the Nintendo Classics library this month. Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble, both from Ubisoft, will be available to play for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers starting December 17. Rayman 2 was originally released in 1999 for Nintendo 64 and PC, with ports on Dreamcast, PlayStation, and other platforms following in subsequent years. It was the first 3D outing for Ubisoft's mascot and received...
The Fortnite collabs look like they could be off to a strong start next year, with leaks suggesting that a Bleach crossover is coming. According to the leaks, it's set to launch in early 2026 during Chapter 7 Season 1. Since the season is set to end on March 4, the most likely release window is January or February. First spotted by noted dataminer SamLeakss, the collab could feature not just a character skin but also Ichigo's theme, "Number One." So the skin seems likely to be Ichigo...
Developer Expression Games has released the first gameplay trailer for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, a hardcore 50v50 first-person shooter set during the Vietnam War. A follow-up to 2021's Hell Let Loose--which was inspired by the conflicts of World War 2--players will have to once again rely on tactical teamwork to survive. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam will feature six new maps on launch day, each described by Expression Games as a mix of dense jungle, twisting deltas, and deadly open areas. You...
Earlier this year, John Romero--the creator of Doom and Quake--announced that his next first-person shooter had been canceled. Although Romero and his company, Romero Games, didn't confirm that the project was a victim of Microsoft's layoffs and cutbacks, one of Romero Games' laid-off employees did. However, it appears the still-unnamed shooter isn't completely dead, according to Romero himself. During his appearance at Salón del Videojuego de Madrid (via Eurogamer), Romero confirmed that...
After its recent paid expansion, Wishblossom Ranch, Disney Dreamlight Valley is back with another free update for all players to enjoy. This time around, you can finally invite beloved Disney princess Cinderella to your valley and go through her questline to form a new friendship. However, as expected, there's also a fresh Star Path for you to tackle. The Winter Warmth Star Path includes plenty of winter-themed cosmetics, furniture, and more, giving you plenty of fun stuff to decorate your...
Cyberpunk 2077 fans can now own a piece of tech that feels and looks like something you'd find at Kiroshi Opticals in Night City. To celebrate the game's fifth anniversary, CD Projekt Red partnered with Viture on limited-edition XR glasses themed around Cyberpunk 2077. The Viture x Cyberpunk 2077 5th Anniversary Collector's Edition XR Glasses are numbered to 10,000 and available to purchase now for $549 on Viture's online storefront and at select major retailers. See at Viture Viture Luma...
GameStop has released its latest earnings report, shining a light on how the video game retailer is performing in the market--and it was a mixed quarter for the company. Revenue came in at $821 million, compared to $860.3 million during the same period last year, and short of Wall Street projections. Profit, however, soared from $17.4 million last year to $77.1 million for the latest period. GameStop's stock price sank after the earnings report came out, with many saying the revenue miss...
Roblox is one of the biggest games in the world, with millions of different experiences that players can hop into. One of the biggest selling points is that it can be played practically anywhere, from phones to Xbox to a standard computer. Of course, not everyone has a PC rig the size of a monster truck, and some folks just want to know if their old laptop or similar device can run Roblox, or find out why they’re running into issues. So, to help you out, we’re listing the exact Roblox...
Baldur's Gate 3 has been out for over two years now, but fans' enthusiasm for the sprawling RPG remains strong--as is the case with one fan who has spent untold hours documenting and quantifying all the spoken dialogue in the game. Redditor Everwhite-moonlight has taken the time to catalogue the game's extensive spoken dialogue fans, calling the labor-intensive task a celebration of Larian's work. The finished spreadsheet arranges the characters in order from most to least speaking time...
The Forge is a brand new Roblox experience, which should be great for anyone out there yearning for the mines. Dive below the surface in this subterranean stunt, and uncover ore to craft weapons, armor, and much more. If you’re one of the many miners out there hurling your pickaxe at The Forge, then you will absolutely want to learn all about the latest The Forge codes, which you can find below. All The Forge Codes These are all the currently active The Forge codes: FREESPINS - 8 Rerolls...
With the latest Roblox craze, The Forge, there is just so much content to dig into that it’s tough to know where to begin. Thankfully, we’re here to mark a big X on the right spot for you, breaking down the best of the best when it comes to weapons and races in this underground escapade. So if you’re yearning to explore further in the mine, then our tier lists covering weapons, pickaxes, and races will help. The Forge Weapon Tier List As you explore the depths of The Forge, it is very...
It's been a busy week for industry speculation after Geoff Keighley started posting about a mysterious, glowing monolith in the middle of the California desert, which was later moved into Los Angeles. Now, it appears the monolith's mystery might have just been solved through a trademark filing. Rumors that the monolith was erected to tease new Diablo 4 content, Elder Scrolls 6, God of War, or Lords of the Fallen 2 were all shot down by people in the know. While others speculated that it...
The fourth and final Minecraft update of 2025 has arrived. Mounts of Mayhem is out now for owners of Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition. The new Minecraft update allows players to ride into battle on top of their favorite mounts while adding a few new options as well. But as seen in the launch trailer below, the new mounts come with new enemies, and players will have to dispatch those rivals before they can claim ride of their own. Camel husks spawn in deserts and come with two mob riders...
Amazon has opened preorders for CRKD's next Gibson Guitar Controller. The Gibson SG 20th Anniversary Edition retails for $135 and is slated to launch December 19. Notably, this is the first wireless guitar controller in CRKD's catalog licensed by PlayStation. The Gibson SG syncs wirelessly to PS5, PS4, PS3, and PC via a 2.4GHz dongle. The multiplatform version of CRKD's Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller is limited to a wired connection on PS5 and PS4, so the Gibson SG is likely the better...
The Pokemon Company has revealed the next slate of Ranked Battle rewards coming to Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Players will have a chance to earn Mega Stones for the Hoenn starter Pokemon--Sceptile, Swampert, and Blaziken--during the next few seasons of the game's online multiplayer mode. Like other special Mega Stones, these elusive items are not otherwise obtainable in the game, so you'll need to participate in Ranked Battles if you want to snag them. Sceptilite will be available during Season...