10 New Ark: Survival Ascended Scorched Earth Creatures, Ranked By Coolness

may already be filled with a plethora of gigantic beasts to battle and tame, but fans of large and imposing arachnids who feel like the game is lacking in spiders should check out this impressive mod. Throughout survivors' journies across The Island, plenty of fearsome dinosaurs will rear their intimidating heads, and while they may not all be aggressive, it's still a good idea to form a small collection of beasts that make combat significantly easier. While the latest addition may not pack a massive punch, it makes up for this shortcoming with its adorable appearance.

is filled with a variety of fun weapons for eliminating enemies of Super Earth, but some powerful options are still needed. has been one of the most popular and successful games of 2024, with its chaotic gameplay being a large part of that. The overarching power fantasy created by the multitude of weapons and destructive Stratagem choices makes every mission feel exciting while still being unique. This is coupled with the real genius behind , its horizontal progression system, which offers much of the game's arsenal early.

Fallout 76, the online survival game set in the Fallout universe, got a massive player base boost thanks to the combination of the Prime Gaming giveaway, heavy discounts, and the popularity of the Amazon Prime Video TV series (just renewed for a second season).

In the quest to discover extraterrestrial life, scientists are broadening their horizons beyond the traditional green image of alien beings. A recent study suggests that alien life forms might actually be purple, specifically purple bacteria. Astronomers are focusing on these lavender-hued microbes due to their unique chemical makeup, which could make them well-suited to thrive on distant planets orbiting dim red stars.

The latest Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 update is now available to download, bringing several bug fixes and other requested improvements. Insomniac launched the latest chapter of its critically acclaimed open-world superhero series on the PlayStation 5 back in October, pitting Peter Parker and Miles Morales against classic villains like Kraven the Hunter, the Lizard, and the long-teased Venom. Spider-Man 2 has been a smash hit so far, selling over five million copies worldwide and ranking as one of Insominac’s highest-rated releases.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Facebook parent Meta Platforms unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems Thursday that are powering what CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls “the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use.”

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set to introduce a bunch of new characters to the long-running franchise, from Owen Teague's primate protagonist Noa to Freya Allan's human Mae. It'll also welcome a new villain, too: Kevin Durand's Proximus Caesar. 

With recent job listings suggesting that a new game could be in the works at Santa Monica Studio, there's some speculation as to what the story could be. Previously, it was confirmed that would conclude the Norse saga of the series, leaving it as a duology, but in December 2023, the studio released a free, roguelike DLC,, which took place after this ending, suggesting that there is room for more stories set within the Norse mythology.

After pushing back the initial release of, Bungie showed off game-breaking new systems and challenges coming to the looter-shooter. is believed to be the last major expansion of and wraps up the Light and Darkness Saga that began over a decade ago. This DLC will not be the last new content, as Bungie has already confirmed three episodic updates — replacing the current seasonal model — that will tell stories about the enemy factions that have stayed out of the grand scheme of the saga.

Season 10 is coming with a multitude of new content, cosmetics, and quality-of-life changes to forever change the state of the popular hero shooter. With recent reports indicating that PvE, the entire reason for the sequel, is canceled, Blizzard has gone full steam ahead on optimizing PvP. Season 9 took the time to revamp the not-so-engaging ranked system from 's rough launch, implementing a new system that is more like the originals.

Niantic is teasing a major Pokemon GO update that will help players «rediscover» the popular mobile title. Pokemon GO is expected to receive multiple updates leading into the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 event, which will begin on May 30.

Apple News is testing a new game for iOS 17.5 called Quartiles, which requires players to organize a grid of 20 syllables into 5 four-syllable words. Spotted by Gadget Hacks, the interface for Quartiles looks a lot like the New York Times’ newest hit, Connections. Did Apple News sherlock the New York Times?