Sirene 100% Guide

Quick Links Sirene is one of two Axons that players must defeat inClair Obscur: Expedition 33, and they will have the opportunity to collect a variety of items while pursuing this powerful foe. Among those items are weapons, Pictos, and upgrade materials, and some players will undoubtedly want to find them all. This guide is written with those players in mind, and it will help them collect every item inClair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Sirene....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1114 words · Diana Hodges

Soulslike With 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews Drops to Lowest-Ever Steam Price

Summary Nine Solshas received a 40% discount on Steam, bringing it to its lowest-ever price of $17.99. However,Steamusers don’t have much longer to take advantage of this deal. Developed by Taiwan-based Red Candle Games,Nine Solsis a 2D soulslike that was originally released for PC in May 2024 before making its way to a wide variety of consoles in November of the same year. As of mid-2025, the game holds a “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, based on an average score of 86 and a near-flawless 98% reviewer recommendation rate....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Stanley Ellis

Soulstone Survivors Interview: Dev Talks Early Access, Lore, and More

The fast-paced action rogueliteSoulstone Survivorsis preparing for its 1.0 release after a successful Early Access run on Steam. The game, which is one of the first from developer Game Smithing Limited, was showcased at Gamescom LATAM 2025.Soulstone Survivorsallows players to choose from a variety of characters as they face down the fearsome Lords of the Void with the goal of collecting their Soulstones and ultimately becoming a god themselves. Game Rant spoke to Game Smithing CEO andSoulstone Survivorsdeveloper Allan Smith about the ongoing development ofSoulstone Survivorsand preparations for the game’s upcoming full release....

June 7, 2025 · 10 min · 1954 words · Sarah Thomas

Stardew Valley Fan Spots Surprise Reference to Game During Job Training

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer was surprised to discover a reference to the game while going through some HR job training. The moment is just one of several instances ofStardew Valleyreferences found in the real world. In the past, several gamers have pointed totextbooks containing questions based upon elements ofStardew Valley. These have sometimes made mention of characters and places, while others have actually used screenshots from the game, as well. In this case, a Reddit user named DigLost5791 shared their discovery that their HR work training was referencing the NPC villager cast ofStardew Valley....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Caleb Lopez

The Best Ahodere Characters In Anime

Summary An ahodere is an character archetype in anime that usually deals with a character who isclueless in romantic situations. However, it should be noted that the ahodere does not necessarily mean an idiotic character, but rather one that is oblivious to a particular romantic interaction. Ahoderes are typically caring and kind people, but for one reason or the other, in a romantic situation with one or two other characters, their misunderstanding leads to some frustration on the part of the love interest....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Lance Burton

Three Other Gen 4 Pokemon Deserve New TCG Cards After Chingling

There are over a thousand Pokemon in existence, each with unique characteristics. Therefore, it can be difficult to select which critters to include in aPokemon TCGexpansion. Designers and developers often rely on the star power of popular Pokemon like Charizard, Pikachu, or Eevee, but these critters already have many card variants scattered across differentPokemon TCGbooster packs. As such, it’s exciting that more obscure critters like Chingling get new designs after over a decade from their last one....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Sara Foster

Where is Sprong Located in Clair Obscur Expedition 33?

Quick Links There are a couple of secret bosses you’re able to track down and defeat inClair Obscur Expedition 33to earn special rewards, trophies, and achievements. While definitely a challenge to take down, theSprongboss is actually one of the easier “secret” fights when compared to the likes ofSimonandSerpenphare. You will need to first unlock theswimming ability for Esquie before you can reach Sprong. This will happen at the end of Act 1 ofExpedition 33....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Jordan Taylor

A Final Fantasy 9 Remake Would Be Wise to Follow Oblivion Remastered’s Approach

Rumors about aFinal Fantasy 9remake have been swirling for years, and excitement builds with every new insider report and merchandise drop. Square Enix has further fueled these flames with the launch ofFinal Fantasy 9collectibles and crossovers inFinal Fantasy 14, hinting that a return to Gaia may be on the horizon. Given how long speculation about the remake has been allowed to grow, Square Enix would benefit from following the strategy used withOblivion Remastered....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Carol Armstrong

After Andromeda, ME4 Could Take a Chance on an Anthology

Mass Effect: Andromedawas a big shake-up for the popular BioWare-developed franchise, as it brought a brand-new protagonist into the spotlight. This change, and a list of other differences, madeMass Effect: Andromedaquite the divisive title among the fan base at launch, but the franchise still has a chance to bounce back. One of the biggest points of criticism regardingAndromedawas its story. While less emotional and gripping than other entries in theMass Effectseries, there are still gems of potential to be found throughout the game....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Jennifer Glass

All Mime Locations in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (How to Beat)

Quick Links The Continent inClair Obscur: Expedition 33features not only an impressive variety of challenging locations for players to visit and gain experience from, but a roster of unique boss enemies that require good intuition and strategy to defeat for rare rewards. A particular series of bosses inClair Obscur: Expedition 33that you don’t want to miss out on during your journey are the eccentrically-dressed Mimes scattered throughout the Continent. The following guide can help with each of their locations and the best tips for defeating them....

June 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1265 words · Travis Mullins

Analysts Warn of Devastating Impact of Looming Tariffs on Console Prices

Summary A newly shared report suggests that the Trump administration’s tariffs could raise the prices of theSwitch 2and other video game consoles by nearly 70%. While that figure reflects a worst-case scenario, it paints a potentially alarming picture for the U.S. console market ahead of theSwitch 2’s launch. Since the start of his second term in the Oval Office, President Trump has used tariffs as his primary tool for driving economic policy changes....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · David Becker

Assassin's Creed Shadows is Crossing Over With Dead by Daylight

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas surprised players by announcing that it will be crossing over with the popular horror titleDead by Daylighton May 27. Ubisoft releasedAssassin’s Creed Shadowson March 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas been a big success for Ubisoft, as it quickly found an audience and has become the second best-selling title of 2025 so far. The popular action-adventure title is selling well alongside other big hits likeMonster Hunter WildsandThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Julie Luna

Best Birthsigns For Mages In Oblivion Remastered, Ranked

Summary The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredhas an interesting approach when it comes to classes and how everything rolls out. Players begin in a dungeon and then slowly get offered more and more ways to customize their character, including looks, Birthsigns, class, and race. Once the tutorial area is within reach, the game will ask one last time if players want to make some changes, which is always nice to see from anRPG that offers choices....

June 6, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · Alison Bradshaw