DualShockers’ Game of the Year 2018 Staff Lists — Travis' Top 10

As 2018 comes to a close, DualShockers and our staff are reflecting on this year’s batch of games and what were their personal highlights within the last year. Unlikethe official Game of the Year 2018 awardsfor DualShockers, there are little-to-no-rules on our individual Top 10 posts. For instance, any game — not just 2018 releases — can be considered. Ah, the end of the year. What’s not to love? The holiday weight gain, arguing about politics with your family members, getting invited to a loud New Year’s Eve party that you really don’t want to attend....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1279 words · Cory Nixon

Elden Ring: How To Beat Morgott, the Omen King

Morgott the Omen King serves as a sort of gatekeeper for different areas within Elden Ring, more specifically late-game areas. For those fairly familiar with most of the game’s enemies, Morgott opens the fight with fighting style players will find familiar. Unlike a lot of bosses in this game, he’s not very unpredictable and reuses his attacks often, allowing players to anticipate what comes next. However, he’s still a powerful enemy that deals considerable damage and paying very close attention to where he is and his attack cues will help bring him down....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1185 words · Charles Torres

Forget the Budget, The 2nd Reason Ubisoft Canceled Splinter Cell Movie Saved its Legacy: “That movie would have been awesome”

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed TheTom Clancy’s Splinter Cellvideo game series is a highly-popular series of stealth action-adventure video games that started with 2002’sTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell. The last game in the series,Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, was released in 2013 and the series has been stalled since then. Ubisoft was so eager to expand the franchise that even a movie was announced in 2012, starring Tom Hardy....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · John Nelson

Harry Potter Reboot: ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Brett Goldstein Is Hard to Imagine as Hagrid When 1 Game of Thrones Actor Was Right There

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Ever since HBO announced their plans for a more book-accurate TV reboot of J.K. Rowling’s belovedHarry Potternovels, in the form of a “decade-long series”, fans have simply lost their minds. There has been a surge in rumors and discussions surrounding the cast of the highly anticipated project. That’s when a controversial choice of cast emerged online, afterDeadlinespeculated that theTed Lassostar Brett Goldstein might be in talks to play the role of Rubeus Hagrid originated by Robbie Coltrane....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Jesse Harmon

HBO's The Last Of Us: Who Is Kathleen?

Quick Links HBO’sThe Last of Uscontinues to receive high viewership and even higher praise. Fans of the game and new fans to the franchise have continued to flock to the show to get their weekly fix of Joel and Ellie. In episode four, we’re introduced to the character of Kathleen. She’s the leader of a faction called The Hunters within the game, though they’re never called this within the show. Instead, the show paints these people as freedom fighters who liberated Kansas City from the tyranny of FEDRA....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Christopher Ryan

Here's Why Nintendo Underestimated Switch 2 Demand

Demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been sky high, despiteNintendo’sassumption that itwouldn’t be the case. Attempts to pre-order the Switch 2 have been frustrating, to say the least.GameStop’s websiteis one of many that couldn’t handle the weight of consumer demand. Nintendo Switch 2 Has A Highly Requested New Feature Good news for those who plan to play Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode. I had a feeling that buying one online would only lead to disappointment, so instead I did it the old-fashioned way: I camped out in front of my local store and waited in person....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Savannah Horton

Here’s Why Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Will Befriend The Fantastic Four In The MCU

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The Fantastic Four are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a self-titled movie planned for Marvel’s first family in 2025. They’ll undoubtedly have lots to deal with when the potentially catastrophic multiversal events poised to unfold in the MCU happen in the coming years. However, they should still make time for Peter Parker, AKA Spider-Man, to befriend them....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Amy Kennedy

How to Get Volcano Ashsassin Fortnite Skin for Free

Fortniteplayers have the chance to get a full skin bundle for free today! Here is your guide to how to get the Volcano Ashsassin skin inFortnite. If you are not into purchasing in-game cosmetics or skins, then you probably wouldn’t mind getting a skin pack for free in Fortnite! As of today, Fortnite players will have the chance to earn a full skin pack including an outfit, back bling, a pickaxe, and a weapon wrap for free for a limited time....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Wendy Morrison

How To Send And Accept Squad Invites In NBA 2K22

NBA 2K22has arrived on both current-gen and next-gen platforms this year and people are ready to go online and play with their friends, which makes knowing how to handle squad invites all the more important. There is plenty of single player content that you’re able to experience in NBA 2K22 where you never have to play against anything other than a computer if you do not want to, but there’s just something that makes the experience all the better when playing with others online....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · James Black

Idea Factory Reveals VVVTune, an Action RPG Part of the Neptunia Franchise (Updated)

After opening ateaser siteand publishing a short teaser video through it, Idea Factory revealed the next game in theNeptuniafranchise. It’s titledVVVTunein Japan and is coming to PS4 in 2020. The game’s title will probably be localized asVVVtuniato be in line with past games. The teaser video, which shows Neptune as a Vtuber, is included below. Note that the information we have now comes from Dengeki PlayStation magazine’s official preview and leaks....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Tanner Jimenez

Immortals Fenyx Rising Headlines New Game Pass Additions For August 2022

Microsoft justsharedthe list of new games coming to Game Pass until the end of August 2022, and it includes both big-budget triple-A games as well as some anticipated indie titles. If you are looking for an open-world game to invest a significant amount of time into, Microsoft is adding Immortals Fenyx Rising to Xbox, PC, and Cloud versions of Game Pass on August 30. As a brand new IP from Ubisoft, Immortals Fenyx Rising tries to give birth to a new world based on Greek mythology with some clear inspirations from Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda franchise....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Lori Davis

Into The Breach: How To Beat The Game With Heat Sinkers

Quick Links Into The Breach, the critically acclaimed Roguelike released a free update called Advanced Edition that gives the base game a massive overhaul. Subset Games released an update with the same title for their first game released,FTL: Faster Than Light, which introduced a plethora of new content, and this update treats Into the Breach no differently. Related:Best Roguelike RPGs, Ranked The Advanced Edition contains new Vek, weapons, missions, and squad, including the new fire-themed squad, Heat Sinkers....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · John Lopez

Killa Speaks Out About Adderall Abuse in Call of Duty Esports

Adam “Killa” Sloss, a well-known Call of Duty competitor,spoketo The Washington Post about the usage of Adderall in esports, and how often it is abused during competitions. Adderall is often prescribed by doctors to help treat patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s a known secret that students take it to pull all-nighters for cramming sessions, but in recent years, it has become the drug for esports competitors. Compared to a performance enhancer, Adderall is being abused by esports players to help sharpen their response times and boost concentration....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Mr. Christopher Bean