Genshin Impact rakes in an incredible $245 million in debut month

Major Impact miHoYo’s evocative mobile RPGGenshin Impacthas gotten off to an amazing start. Within its first month of release, the free-to-play title has already raked in a staggering $245 million USD in in-game purchases worldwide. The number-crunchersover at Sensor Towerhave noted thatGenshin Impacthas had one of the strongest launch months ever for a mobile title, beating out the launches for titles such as Nintendo’sFire Emblem Heroesand even Epic Games’ almightyFortnitefor mobile....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Paul Armstrong

Get your table-flipping on with Tabletop Simulator on Steam Early Access

When a table comes along, you must flip it We’ve all been so mad we could flip a table, and for the longest time we’ve had to use outdated AOL RP-speak and emoticons to convey said anger electronically. Well, those days are over with the advent ofTabletop Simulator, released today viaSteam Early Access. It’s also 20 percent off, making a single copy $11.99 and a four-pack for $35.99 just in case you wanna share maximum table flippage with friends....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Christopher Carter

GTA Online update coming ‘as soon as tomorrow’

No sleep for Rockstar Grand Theft Auto Onlinesounds like a good time— if you can get in, and work past the first half hour or so of gameplay and its less-than-ideal design choices. Connection problems have been preventing some players from experiencingOnlinewhich shouldn’t come as a surprise given the popularity ofGTA Vbut is still annoying nonetheless. An update is on the way. “We’re currently working on a title update for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 to address commonly reported issues withGTA Online,” writes Rockstar....

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Cynthia Clark

Gutanbac Shrine location and solution for Tears of the Kingdom

Another tutorial shrine Ah, nowthisis a tutorial shrine! The only purpose of theZelda: Tears of the KingdomGutanbac puzzle is to equip you with the Ascend ability, and teach you how to use it. This is arguably one of the most helpful tutorials in the game, as it’s easy to forget this power even exists! Here’s how to solve the shrine and get your Light of Blessing. You’ll unlock the Ascend ability at the Gutanbac Shrine This shrine, like the one for the Fuse tutorial, is super simple....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Kimberly Stanley

Helldivers 2’s punishment for sample hackers fails to address the game’s systemic issues

Helldivers 2is a fantastic game that I’ve been playing pretty consistently since its launch in February 2024. Whenever an update buffed or nerfed a weapon, I never took it too seriously because the core gameplay is solid and enjoyable. However, the weeks following theEscalation of Freedom update‘s release have revealed a glaring issue with the game, and it stems from developer Arrowhead Game Studios. When the Escalation of Freedom update was initially released, it was met with a lot of backlash from players who were angry about the weapon nerfs it brought....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Stephanie Mullen

Heroes of the Storm’s Varian feels underwhelming, and that’s the point

He’s versatile When Varian Wrynn, former King of Stormwind hits theHeroes of the Stormbattlefield, he’ll bring a whole new concept into the game — the multi-class character. Varian is a tank at heart, built with the principles of aWorld of WarcraftWarrior in mind, but he can also be altered into an assassin role. And this isn’t nominal either, as he’ll count for both Warrior and Assassin quests. He might not be nearly as fun to play asRagnaros, but he’ll fulfill a niche, and the game desperately needs more Warriors as it is....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Brandon Phillips

Hot discounts on Hearts of Iron IV, XCOM 2, Xbox One, and more

D-Day Deals Hearts of Ironshall return on D-Day (June 6) with the long-anticipated release ofHearts of Iron IV. The in-depth World War II strategy title starts out at $40 (expectmanyexpansions and DLC add-ons), but you’ll get a last shot at a pre-order discount this weekend.GMG’s 25 percent off codecuts the price to $30 for the standard edition. The same percentage discount applies to the premium “Colonel” and bling-bling “Field Marshall” packages....

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Scott Rogers

How to get and use Prize Tickets in Stardew Valley

The quest board outside Pierre’s General Store inStardew Valley, along with the Special Orders Board outside Mayor Lewis’ house, have suddenly become much more inviting after the 1.6 update, because they now offer a new type or reward — Prize Tickets. Prize Tickets can be exchanged at the Prize Machine inside Mayor Lewis’ house in order to get rare, expensive or exclusive items. While there are a few ways to get Prize Tickets, getting them does require some effort and you may have to play the long game in order to get some of the more elusive prizes, such as the Pig Painting....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Judith Gutierrez

How to make friends in BitLife

Whenever life gets you down, it’s always good to have a companion by your side, especially with the virtual woes of a BitLifer’s journey. So, if you want to know how to make a friend inBitLife, here’s what you need to do. Making friends in BitLife, explained Just like real life,school and work are the best places to make friends inBitLife. You’ll generally receive notifications randomly of others asking to be your companion, but there is a way to initiate this yourself directly....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Rebecca Kelly

How to play Free Roam in Mario Kart World

3, 2, 1, go!Mario Kart World’sracetracks are bigger than ever, and it’s all because of an open world to explore in the all-new Free Roam mode. Mario Kart Worldgives players more freedom than ever in the franchise, opening up the map in Free Roam mode for everyone to drive around, practice new movement mechanics likewall ride and rail ride, find collectibles, and just have fun. Here’s everything you need to know about how to play Free Roam mode inMario Kart Worldon Nintendo Switch 2....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Amber Wu MD

How to remove the ‘Stolen’ tag from items in Starfield

Thievery doesn’t pay off! Or so the governments ofStarfieldwould have you think, at least. Whether it’s aregular ol’ cowboy hator something snazzier, like a veritable hand cannon,Starfieldwill tantalize you with all manner of goodies in someone else’s possession. In other words, you’d have to steal them to get them. But what if we told you there was a safe and surefire way of laundering stolen goods with minimum fuss, using a simple method available from the first hour of your playthrough?...

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Raymond Jacobson

How to unlock Heaven-on-High in Final Fantasy XIV

There are a total of three Deep Dungeons inFinal Fantasy XIVso far and if you’re looking for a way to get your hands on exclusive weapons or rewards, these are a good option. If you’ve arrived in Stormblood, you’ll soon be able to unlock the level 61 Heaven-on-High. UnlikePalace of the Dead, in which you delve deeper underground as you progress through floors, the 100 floors of Heaven-on-High can be seen in the overworld as a huge, seemingly never-ending tower in The Ruby Sea....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Denise Harmon

HTC announces Vive Pro and Vive Wireless Adaptor

The wireless add-on supports the original Vive HTC’s recent tease for ahigher-res Vive modelis coming to fruition. This week at the Consumer Electronics Show, the companyannouncedthe Vive Pro, a lighter-weight unit with integrated audio and a resolution increase to 2880 x 1600. The new model will be available as an HMD-only option for folks who bought the original Vive and it’ll be compatible with your existing gear as well as the upcoming 2....

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Eric Pearson