Hearthstone: Perils in Paradise reminds me that Hearthstone has lost its heart

Ten years ago,Hearthstonewas launched and it changed the way I thought of card games. While theWarcraftfranchise was no stranger to collectible card games, this would be the one that finally cracked the code. Plenty of other card games would try to mimic it for years to come, but few would be as good, let alone better, thanHearthstone. But lately, it’s difficult to shake the feeling thatHearthstoneis running on fumes. The release of the new expansion,Perils in Paradise, only seems to cement the feeling that I’ve been wrestling with for a while....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Jonathan Morgan

Here’s another look at the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion

Check out Europa WhileDestiny 2‘sBeyond Lightexpansion was initially set to debut this week, Bungie pushed back the release a bit due to the current global situation, and it kind of worked out for them. Now, kicking off on November 10,Beyond Lightwill have the hype of the new console launches to lift their wings a bit, asDestiny 2is officially arriving on PS5 and Xbox Series X on those dates. In the meantime, you can lament over the loss of some major bits of content when that switch is flipped and check out some of what makesBeyond Lighttick every few weeks or so....

June 19, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Brittany Reed

How to claim free items from Monster Hunter World and beta in Monster Hunter Wilds

In addition to the pre-order gifts,Monster Hunter Wildsplayers can claim goodies from the beta and past saves. It’ll help you out at the start of your journey, offering valuables for you and your Palico. Here’s how to get beta andMonster Hunter Worldrewards. How to claim free rewards in Monster Hunter Wilds You can claim rewards from the pre-order, beta, andMonster Hunter Worldfrom theBase Camp’s Support Desk. CompleteWilds’tutorial phase to approach a Palico at camp and select ‘I’d like to request support....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Michelle Elliott

How to complete Countermeasures mission in MW3 Zombies

Season 2 Reloadedintroduces a new Story Mission forModern Warfare 3 Zombies’Act 4. The quest takes Operators to a new Anomaly, transporting them into an undead realm. So, to prepare for the fight, here’s how to complete Countermeasures inMW3 Zombies. MW3 Zombies Countermeasures guide Before heading into the map,activate the Countermeasures mission to trigger a waypointupon start. If you have any Schematics, I recommend equipping a few Perk-a-Colas, like Jugger-Nog, Speed Cola, Death Perception, Stamin-Up, and Quick Revive....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Matthew Austin MD

How to complete EA FC 24 Thomas Muller and Ryan Christie Showdown SBC?

TheEA FC 24Thomas Muller and Ryan Christie Showdown SBC is a set of two special challenges that offer two unique cards. It appears that EA Sports will also include the Showdown SBCs as part of the Euro 2024. This SBC set will feature the upcoming contest between Scotland and Germany, and you could complete either or both. Like all Showdown items, both Christie and Muller will be eligible for upgrades in the future....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Seth Rosales

How to get and use Pack Points in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Pack points are a type of currency that can be earned inPokémon TCG Pocket, and you can use them to get some pretty rare cards. If you’re wondering how to get Pack Points or how to spend them, here’s everything you need to know. How to get more Pack Points in Pokémon TCG Pocket Each time you open up a booster pack inTCG Pocket, you’ll earn five Pack Points. These can then be saved and then used to effectively “craft” chase cards....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Nicole Ford

How to get every Cooking Recipe in Fields of Mistria

One thing that you should pay attention to inFields of Mistriais cooking because food is the main way to refill your stamina. However, before you can cook something, you need to unlock the recipe. There are a lot of different ways to get recipes inFields of Mistria, so you’re going to need to do a variety of different in-game activities to find them all. Recipes unlocked automatically There are seven recipes available to cook from the very beginning of a playthrough....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Shari Thompson DDS

How to open the Mind Flayer Pod in Baldur’s Gate 3

One of the first decisions you’ll make is whether or not to free Shadowheart from theBaldur’s Gate 3Mind Flayer Pod. Even if you your character has Arcane knowledge on the device, the game doesn’t actually direct you on how to get her out of the grotesque machine. you may still recruit Shadowheart later, even if you don’t get the pod open, but it helps to be on her good side. Here’s how to open the Mind Flayer Pod inBaldur’s Gate 3....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Cheyenne Nguyen

Ice Cube lending voice to Call of Duty: Black Ops

Rapper actor Ice Cube has revealed via hisTwitter accountthat he’ll be lending his voice to Treyarch’s upcomingCall of Duty: Black Ops. “I’m Corporal Bowman,” he writes, rather sure of himself. It sounds like someone is having an identity crisis, no? Ice Cube (whose real name is O’shea Jackson, and who used to be a “gangster rapper” before appearing in family entertainment likeAre We There Yet?and now a first-person shooter) joinsEmmanuelle Chriquiin the growing list of celebrity voice work for the upcoming mega hit....

June 19, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Heidi Mitchell

Japan gets a VR update for Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash

One step closer to the dream In Japan, Marvelous’ cheesecake arena-shooterSenran Kagura: Peach Beach Splashwill be receiving an update to allow for VR compatibility. Mana from heaven for some, no doubt. The VR support will work in conjunction with the game’s “Locker Room” mode, allowing players to dress their favourite gals in various get-ups, poses and “motions” in immersive Virtual Reality. A “VR Diorama” mode will allow you to create fun scenes featuring the characters....

June 19, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Mrs. Karen Matthews

Japan inspired board game Tokaido is now out in digital form on Steam

Creator reveals that 350,000 copies of the physical game have been sold to date If you partake in hobbyist gaming you’ve probably heard ofTokaido(or have seen the box in a hobby store). It’s been out for good while in the tabletop arena, and creator Funforge explains that to date, it’s sold 350,000 copies worldwide. Its chief designer, Antoine Bauza, also helped craft one of my favorite board games —7 Wonders –– which is also just making its way into the digital arena (on iPad)....

June 19, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Michelle Davis

Journey gets all emotional on PS4 in two weeks

Free for those who own it on PS3 Journeyhas been a staple of everyone’s PlayStation 3 indie catalog for the past three years. In a scant two weeks, it’ll be that exact same fixture except on PS4. They grow up so fast. Sony and thatgamecompany have announced thatJourneyis finally making its way to PS4 on July 21. To commemorate the occasion, they released this launch trailer (“launch” used very loosely) wherein a lot of nice folks said a lot of nice things about the game....

June 19, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Julie Harris

Live show: We’re giving away copies of Dragons Dogma!

Unsheathe thy swords, or just sit down in front of your computers, because it’s aDragon’s Dogmagiveaway onMash Tacticstoday. King Foom will be playing the game, which he is already thoroughly addicted to, while anyone and everyone watching enters the contest. There are two copies ofDragon’s Dogmafor the Xbox 360, and two for PlayStation 3 to be given away. I can’t spoil the details of the giveaway here, you’ll have to watch the show for the rules....

June 19, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Dominique Clark