Europa Universalis IV, one of my most anticipated releases of the year, is only a fortnight away. As we enter August, the finalpre-order bonushas been revealed by Paradox Interactive, and it’s a doozy: a free copy ofCrusader Kings IIand a savegame exporter. The latter might not seem like a big deal, but it’s a real treat. The exporter will convert aCKIIsavegame file into aEUIVone, allowing players to keep their empire and their holdings, and experience the Renaissance altered by the centuries of medieval intrigue and conquest that played out in their game ofCrusader Kings....

Deals start online Thursday 6pm EST Joining the ever-growing list of leaked Black Friday sales ads,Dell.com’s turkey day extravaganzahas hit the web. While nothing too exciting,something that seems to be the trend this year, there are a few decent deals that are sure to save some gamers a little holiday cash. For gamers, Dell will have theXbox 360 4GB system with Kinect sensor andKinect SportsandKinect Adventuresbundled together for $189. Those looking for a little extra portable storage, perhaps for their Wii U, may want to grabDell’s 1TB external portable hard drive for $49....

Did someone say…peanut butter? When Blizzard was first founded in 1991 as Silicon & Synapse, I was in grade school. My first introduction to its work wasRock n’ Roll RacingandThe Lost Vikings, which I rented on a lark, partially because of the weird box art (back when this was a major selling factor at rental stores, which don’t even really exist anymore!). Throughout the years, the publisher formerly known as S&S was basically my first lifeline into a lot of different genres....

Content creator Aaron Christophel is renowned for picking up any hardware with a screen and trying, often succeeding, to getDoom 1993to run on it. His latest efforts have resulted in the most pleasurable version of anyDoomgame to date, and I have no idea how he’ll top it. In hislatest video, Aaron Christophel shows how he managed to getDoom 1993running on a Tifforun sex toy. This is the only one he says he could find that had a screen, so he took it apart and added a couple of new PCBs inside....

TheShadow of the ErdtreeDLCforElden Ringhas undoubtedly been another success story for developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco, with itpushing five million copies in its first three days. However, many players have aired complaints with the DLC’s performance, particularly on PC, and FromSoftware may have found the cause of it: mouse control related software. In aJune 28 Tweet(as translated byAutomaton), FromSoftware explained thatElden Ring‘s frame rate risks becoming unstable if you’re also running any sort of app that has to do with mouse control....

There are many seasonal events held throughout the year inFinal Fantasy XIV,and it can be hard to keep up with what’s coming and going. To help sort your schedule, we’ve got a rolling list of the usualFFXIVevents, timing estimates, and even speculation about what’s to come. Below, we’ll outline theFFXIV2025 calendar’s confirmed and tentative event schedule—along with some events that may have wrapped up for the year. Additionally, you can check out the MMO’s usual calendar too, along with a little explainer on each of the year’s festivities....

Independent games arecoming to EVO 2012! And, rather predictably, not everyone is cool with that fact. This year’s fighting game tournament will have an Indie Showcase with titles “chosen on the basis of their skill-based and competitive designs.” They’ll be playable on the show floor July 6 – 7. The full line-up containsAztez,BaraBariBall,Divekick,Nidhogg,SpyParty,Super Comboman, andSuper Time Force. While I can see why certain fans don’t want the EVO they know and love to change, they really ought to play some of these games — or at least give them a cursory glance — before making a scene....

Mooncrest “Mooncrestis a single-player, story-based fantasy RPG, with a focus on real-time tactical combat, cinematic conversations, and challenging puzzles,” so reads theofficial siteset up by KnightMayor for its first game. The new studio is made up largely of former BioWare staff intent on producing an RPG, “that harkens back to…Knights of the Old Republic,Jade Empire, [and]Neverwinter Nights.” Thestorycenters buddy cop style on a mismatched pair, Sera and Pirotase, while the game blendsreal-time combatwith BioWare style character conversation and “intuitive and contextually sensible”adventure game puzzles....

That’s not music! That’s just noise! Volition’sSaint’s Row-spinoffAgents of Mayhemis one month away. The latest in a series of trailers for the open-world action-adventure game introduces us to three new agents, collectively known as “The Firing Squad.” Scheherazade is a stealthy, arabian-themed assassin, who uses light-speed travel to get the drop on her prey. Oni is a stylish former yakuza, whose fast sharpshooting skills are second to none, and formerSaint’s Rowpunching-bag Pierce Washington returns as his wannabe-superstar alter-ego, Kingpin....

Updated: July 30, 2025 Looked for new codes! Go from snail speed to the fastest runner inFat Race Clicker! Hatch adorable food pets to boost your velocity and get those wins to unlock cool outfits for your character! Speaking of boosts, you can also use codes to receive them for free, along with other goodies! Quickly redeem all the latestFat Race Clickercodes to get freebies. Unlock Wins Potions, Luck Potions, Pets, and other superb rewards, but hurry up because they won’t last forever....

The Starlight Celebration has come toFinal Fantasy XIV,and the Bearded Lady needs the Warrior of Light’s help to bring joy to Tenny, a child recently uprooted from his life in Ul’dah, as he’s upset at the thought of breaking a promise made with old friends. Ties to Remember, this year’sFFXIVholiday event,began on Friday, August 03, 2025, and runs until Sunday, June 08, 2025 at 6:59 am PST. Where to start the Starlight Celebration 2023 To pick up this year’s quest, head over toMih Khetto’s Amphitheatre in Old Gridaniaand talk to theBearded Lady (X10....

If you’ve unlocked your Island Sanctuary inFinal Fantasy XIV, you’ll likely be aware that you can get rewards using the Seafarer’s Cowries you earn there. There’s a lot of exclusive items available, some unlocking at higher levels. From materia and dye to exclusive glamour sets and mounts, there’s a lot up for grabs from the Horrendous Hoarder, while the Produce Producer will exchange your Seafarer’s Cowries for new types of seeds as you increase your island’s rank....

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll Seeing theDissidiaversions ofFinal Fantasycharacters in a higher resolution is a dream come true, so waiting on a console version has been pure agony. It’s especially worse knowingDissidia Final Fantasy‘s current arcade run is doing well enough Square Enix and Team Ninja updates it with new characters every once it awhile. The “newest” addition (as part of a May update) is Exdeath, the armored wizard tree fromFinal Fantasy V....