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Why The Elder Scrolls Never Got Its New Vegas: Todd Howard's Protectiveness and ESO's Role

Former Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith reveals that Todd Howard's protectiveness over The Elder Scrolls franchise prevented a New Vegas-style spinoff, while The Elder Scrolls Online filled the gap for fans. The Elder Scrolls 6, announced in 2018, remains years away as of 2026.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS18h ago · 399 views

Something is Wrong With the Library Brings Horror to Steam's Tidying-Up Trend This Fall

Steam's cozy organizing genre takes a gruesome turn with Something is Wrong With the Library, a horror-tidying hybrid from former librarian Xalavier Nelson Jr. Players step into the shoes of Phillip Shed for one night of shelving books while confronting psychic flesh manifestations and the corpses hidden in the walls. The game launches on PC this fall with a Steam wishlist available now.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

XBOX SERIES X19h ago · 414 views

Today's Top Gaming Deals: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, MTG x Marvel, Xbox Controllers

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless hits its lowest price yet at $191.99 with code CHEERS on Woot, while new customers can snag it for $167.99. The MTG x Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night Box drops to $89.99 on Amazon, and Xbox Breaker Series controllers see $16 discounts across all three colorways.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS23h ago · 428 views

Diablo 4 Season 15 Keeps Unfolding With Hidden Secrets Players Are Still Finding

Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo 4 Season 15 continues to surprise players with substantial hidden content that keeps emerging weeks after launch. The seasonal update appears designed with layered secrets that reward thorough exploration and community collaboration. Players are still uncovering new mechanics and narrative threads that change how the season is experienced.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

REVIEWS1d ago · 445 views

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review: A Brief, Forgettable ARPG With One Bright Spot

Minecraft Dungeons 2 delivers a roughly seven-hour campaign that feels thin on story and shallow on gameplay, though minor improvements like customizable characters and a jump button offer welcome quality-of-life upgrades. The new Sift realm stands out as the highlight with its teal landscapes and dancing automatons, but the endgame Soul Storms activity currently lacks depth to sustain long-term interest.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 455 views

WoW Forever Beta Player Killed During Intro Cinematic by Campfire Griefing Tactic

A World of Warcraft Forever beta player died during their character's intro cinematic after another player placed a campfire directly on the spawn point. The griefing tactic exploits the campfire's damage-over-time effect to kill fresh characters before they can even move. Blizzard will likely patch this out before the official launch next month.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 334 views

Paradox Bans Post-1800 Historical Figures as Discord Avatars After Atatürk Controversy

Paradox Interactive has banned Discord profile pictures of historical figures born after January 1, 1800, following a moderator's decision to ban a user for using an image of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The move sparked review bombing on Steam and accusations of political bias against the Hearts of Iron IV developer.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 236 views

Fortnite Announces Five Nights at Freddy's Crossover for Fortnitemares Halloween Event

Fortnite's annual Fortnitemares Halloween event launches October 1 with a highly anticipated Five Nights at Freddy's crossover featuring Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria as a new POI. The announcement became Fortnite's most-liked post ever on X, reaching 100,000 likes within an hour. Players can expect animatronic encounters, body-snatching mechanics, and FNAF skins in the Item Shop when Chapter 7 Season 4's third update goes live.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LIFESTYLE1d ago · 111 views

Five Detective Novels That Keep You Turning Pages Until the End

From Anthony Horowitz's meta-mystery Magpie Murders to Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled classic The Big Sleep, these five detective novels deliver relentless pacing and unforgettable protagonists. Each book offers a distinct flavor of the genre, from Golden Age whodunits to psychological cat-and-mouse games.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 158 views

Marvel's Wolverine Patch 1.001.006 Lets You Kill the Scent Trails — With a Catch

Marvel's Wolverine patch 1.001.006 finally adds three separate toggles to disable the controversial "fart gas" scent trails for collectibles and navigation. The update also fixes crashes, stuck-player scenarios, and the casino bathroom sign that sparked generative AI accusations.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Naughty Dog Confirms Full Intergalactic Reveal in 2027, Two Last of Us Projects in Early Development

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Changes Double XP Tokens to In-Match Countdown Only

Vishal Kamal · 7h ago

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Changes Double XP Tokens to Only Count Down During Matches

Why The Elder Scrolls Never Got Its New Vegas: Todd Howard's Protectiveness and ESO's Role

Vishal Kamal · 15h ago

Something is Wrong With the Library Brings Horror to Steam's Tidying-Up Trend This Fall

Vishal Kamal · 18h ago

Diablo 4 Season 15 Keeps Unfolding With Hidden Secrets Players Are Still Finding

Vishal Kamal · 23h ago

PC Gaming

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Changes Double XP Tokens to In-Match Countdown Only

Vishal Kamal · 7h ago

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Changes Double XP Tokens to Only Count Down During Matches

Why The Elder Scrolls Never Got Its New Vegas: Todd Howard's Protectiveness and ESO's Role

Vishal Kamal · 15h ago

Something is Wrong With the Library Brings Horror to Steam's Tidying-Up Trend This Fall

Vishal Kamal · 18h ago

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review: A Brief, Forgettable ARPG With One Bright Spot

Playstation

Physint Budget Far Below Original PlayStation Deal, Industry Sources Say

Marvel's Wolverine Share of the Week Highlights Ferocious Fan Captures

PlayStation Surveys Developers on Physical Games After Disc Decision Sparks Backlash

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Chapter 1 Demo Restores Confidence After Gamescom Letdown

Vishal Kamal · 5d ago

Bruce Straley Apologises After Calling God of War Laufey Gameplay Unexciting

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago

X Box

Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection Launches With Translucent Green Hardware Lineup

Vishal Kamal · 5w ago

Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Debut at Best Buy

Vishal Kamal · 15w ago

Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

Vishal Kamal · 15w ago

Where Winds Meet Launches on Xbox with Exclusive Game Pass Perks and Upcoming Hidden Mountain Expansion

Vishal Kamal · 16w ago

Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector's Edition Revives a Bygone Gaming Tradition

Vishal Kamal · 16w ago

Latest Releases

Metaphor ReFantazio Is the RPG Fire Emblem Fans Need to Play Next

Double Fine Reveals Thank You Bus Driver Release Window and Kickstarter Progress

Vishal Kamal · 2d ago

Game Informer Confirms GTA 6 Cover Story With 12 New Screenshots Goes Live September 29

Vishal Kamal · 3d ago

Dressmaker Storms Steam Top 10 Days After Launch

Saw: Genesis Multiplayer Game Announced as Lionsgate Taps Mike P. Nelson for Next Film

Game Reviews

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review: A Brief, Forgettable ARPG With One Bright Spot

Metaphor ReFantazio Is the RPG Fire Emblem Fans Need to Play Next

Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Finale Review — Time Travel, Romance, and a Rushed Ending

Vishal Kamal · 5d ago

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Chapter 1 Demo Restores Confidence After Gamescom Letdown

Vishal Kamal · 5d ago

Updates and Patches

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Changes Double XP Tokens to Only Count Down During Matches

Marvel's Wolverine Patch 1.001.006 Lets You Kill the Scent Trails — With a Catch

Minecraft Gets First New Dimension in 15 Years With Nether Update

Vishal Kamal · 2d ago

Marvel's Wolverine Update 1.001.006 Adds Toggles to Disable Scent Trails and Audio Clues

Vishal Kamal · 3d ago

Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review