After 10 Months, Monster Hunter Wilds’ Most Requested Feature Was Well Worth The Wait

With its newest fourth update, Monster Hunter Wilds is now in the best shape it’s been in since it launched, largely because a popular feature that fans have been wondering about for the last ten months has returned. Monster Hunter Wilds is already a top RPG of 2025, and this update shows even more promise for what’s coming next year for series fans.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Can’t Repeat the Worst Mistake of Skyrim

While it’s easy to feel nostalgic for games like Skyrim, simply recreating that experience in The Elder Scrolls VI could be a mistake. Skyrim was innovative, but looking back, it has weaknesses. Today’s RPG players want more than just a huge, open world; they want that freedom to feel purposeful. Skyrim offered a lot of freedom, but it often came at the expense of a compelling story and meaningful experiences, and the new game risks repeating those issues if it doesn’t address them.

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Will Bethesda Ever Outgrow the Legacy of Skyrim?

It’s been over thirteen years since The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim first came out, and it’s remained incredibly popular ever since. Today, we’re taking a look back at the game and asking if it still lives up to the hype. With The Elder Scrolls 6 on the horizon, many wonder if Bethesda can recapture the … Read more

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New Soulslike Game on Steam Takes the Best of Elden Ring Nightreign and Gives It an Egyptian Setting Twist

There are many games inspired by the challenging style of FromSoftware’s titles, like The Lords of the Fallen and Lies of P. However, finding one that focuses on cooperative play is trickier. While FromSoftware games allow you to summon other players, it can be cumbersome, and you might want to play with a specific group of friends. Plus, their upcoming game Duskbloods is only coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, leaving many players searching for alternatives. Luckily, Serpent’s Gaze, available on Steam, looks promising and aims to offer a similar experience to Nightreign. It will enter Early Access next year.

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Shacknews Best Remake of 2025 – The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

For years, fans have been hoping for an updated version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. While there wasn’t any official news, whispers of a remaster circulated, especially among those who loved playing it when it first came out in 2006 on PC and Xbox 360. Oblivion was groundbreaking for its time, offering a huge, detailed open world in high definition, along with engaging real-time battles, memorable quests, and a truly immersive experience within the beloved Elder Scrolls setting.

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One of the internet’s top experts on Skyrim minutiae hosted a $10,000 charity competition to guess how many trees there are in the Bethesda classic

AnyAustin ended the year with a unique project: figuring out how many trees are in the video game The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. He didn’t do it alone, though! He asked 10 popular gaming personalities, plus a special surprise guest, to each guess the number of trees. The person with the closest estimate would win a $10,000 donation to their favorite charity. AnyAustin himself tried to calculate the number three times, each time using a more detailed method.

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Bethesda Made the Right Decision With Elder Scrolls 6 (Even If Fans Hate It)

Players are understandably frustrated to learn that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still years away, a fact Bethesda recently confirmed. While this news has sparked criticism, it might actually be the best decision the company has made in a long time. Considering the lukewarm response to Starfield, taking the time to develop The Elder Scrolls 6 properly makes sense, even if fans are disappointed to hear it.

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Soulframe Preludes Holiday Update Available Now

Players can now find three new runes for the flyblade, greatsword, and polearm. The update also includes improvements to Ode’n Walls, adding new ways to enter and exit, and increases the rewards you get from Faction Tale side quests. The Thawtide Holiday event is live until January 20th, bringing a new cosmetic item, Cardinal Sparrow Guide bird skins, a new bow, and a new dagger. Plus, Digital Extremes recently unveiled a new trailer for Soulframe at The Game Awards 2025 – you can watch it below!

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