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With reviews releasing for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the praise continues to pour in as the expansion becomes not only the highest-rated DLC for a FromSoftware game but the highest-rated DLC of all time. The highly-anticipated continuation of Elden Ring has yet to officially release, but it is alreadyreceiving universal acclaimfrom early reviews. This applause is enough to makeShadow of the Erdtreethe new king of DLC, as it enjoys the best rating of any expansion onMetacritic....

Fortnite’s June 18 hotfix gives a spawn rate pass to the Tow Hook Cannon and vaults the Warforged Assault Rifle for the Combat Assault Rifle to spice up the loot pool a bit. Between major updates,like 30.10, Epic Games usually deploys smaller hotfixes to address in-game issues such as buffs or nerfs.June 7’s hotfixdid just that, as it nerfed the Nitro Fists while bringing up the Harbinger SMG’s reload speed....

Fortnite’s latest hotfix vaulted the Warforged Assault Rifle for the Combat variant, leaving players divided on the change. Fortnite’s June 18 hotfix made various smaller changes after themajor update 30.10, which introduced the Metallica crossover, heavy metal goodies, and other changes. One of the latest hotfix’s changes has proven controversial, though, with Epic Gamesvaulting the Warforged Assault Riflein favor of the Combat Assault Rifle. Epic introduced the former in Chapter 5 Season 2, drawing a mixed reception from players because of the weapon’s in-game performance or lack thereof, as numerous Reddit threads and posts have blasted its recoil pattern and bloom....

One game developer has upped the stakes for Nintendo’s next Direct by promising gamers a free copy of their game if Silksong appears during the livestream. Guateke Studios’ founder Pere Albacar made the pledge onX/Twitter, stipulating that users only needed to respond to their initial comment to be eligible for a free copy of Sands of Hope. Considering the post has since gone viral, Team Cherry’s Metroidvania sequel to Hollow Knight showing up on the presentation will leave Albacar footing the bill for over 10,000 Steam keys....

Rumors have circulated about Google’s decision to switch fromSamsung Foundry to TSMCto help manufacture the Tensor chipsets. However, the latest reports suggest that the decision has been taken. According to a report by a South Korean publication,BusinessKorea, the Tensor 4 chipset for thePixel 9lineup will be made at Samsung Foundry. However, the subsequent version for the Pixel 10 will be handled by TSMC. The report that cites industry experts says that “poor yield and power efficiency” are the primary issues that have forced Google to join hands with TSMC for its upcoming 3-nanometer chipset....

Helldivers 2has released another Hotfix, focusing on some highly requested quality-of-life improvements, crash fixes, and so much more. Helldivers 2 receivesa ton of patchesto help add in new content, improve players’ experiences, or fix any issues implemented by any prior patches. If that happens, Hotfixes are released, to help tidy up any glaring issues while Arrowhead works on their next major patch. So, here’s everything that’s been changed in the Helldivers 2 June 18 Hotfix patch, as well as the full patch notes....

House of the Dragon Season 2 kicks off with an emotional goodbye to a lost son, but one character is getting roasted for “serving” at the funeral. InHouse of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1,Rhaenyraspends a good chunk of the episode off on her own. Still reeling from the death of her son Lucerys, she andher dragonSyrax fly around Dragonstone, shattered from grief. When she eventually stumbles on the remains of his and Arrax’s bodies, Rhaenyra breaks down....

Monster Hunter Now has teamed up with Xbox Games Pass, giving players access to free rewards from Paintballs, Potions, Ultra Hunting Tickets, and more. The June Xbox Game Pass rewards are now live forMonster Hunter Now, which means players can gain access to extra goodies. This is particularly useful for players looking to snag an Ultra Hunting Ticket for the newKushala Daora raid, which went live in theSeason 2 update....

The Combat Assault Rifle has finally returned to Fortnite, so here’s how you can get the reworked version of the AR weapon in Chapter 5 Season 3. Fortnite’sJune 18 hotfix updatehas added the Combat Assault Rifle back into the weapon pool. It was first released several years ago in the Battle Royale as part of Chapter 2 Season 8 and hadn’t been seen in the game since Chapter 3. Following some tweaks from Epic, the fully automatic Combat Assault Rifle features a narrow bullet spread and a fairly significant kickback, making it best used for medium to close-range combat....

Users are going viral on TikTok after using the new Bridgerton scandal filter which assigns people a scandal they’d deal with if they were part of the Bridgerton universe. As the highly-anticipated second half ofBridgertonwas released on June 13, fans were excited to see what the future held for Colin and Penelope. Most social media platforms were participating in the hype, includingTikTok, which hadnew Bridgerton-inspired filtersintroduced to the app. The latest filter is the Bridgerton Scandal filter, which uses a random generator to assign users a Bridgerton scandal, such as Lady Whistledown, the diamond of the season, and mysteriously disappearing from your family....

Invincible co-creator Ryan Ottley has pitched a DC crossover involving Mark Grayson going toe-to-toe with Superman, plus a few other characters. RegardingInvincibleand the Viltrumites, there’s no denying they have more than what it takes to fight Superman. They would go a few bloody rounds thanks to theirsuperstrength and invincibility, with Ottley explaining it would be a “gore fest.” During aReddit AMA, a fan asked Ottley what his dream team-up or crossover would be....

Jake Paul has been warned that he’s making a “tremendous mistake” if he takes on Mike Perry by UFC legend Micheal Bisping, as the Brit claims it won’t be an “easy” fight for the YouTuber-turned-boxer. When Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson was postponed due to the 57-year-old’s ulcer flare-up, many fighters from across boxing and the MMA world were quick to throw their hats into the ring as a replacement....

Jujutsu Kaisen may have taken the world by storm in the last few years, but its fans still want an unusual change for the anime. However, viewers believe theanime showlacks some lighter moments. Jujutsu Kaisen is notorious formajor character deaths, and when they aren’t dying, those characters are experiencing some depressing events. In short, the series has plenty of tragedies but not enough laughter. Initially, this gave Jujutsu Kaisen an edge over classicshonen anime like One PieceandNaruto....