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There are multiple resources and materials for you to find while playing Final Fantasy XIV. These are scattered through the many activities and zones you can explore. However, your character will need to be well-versed in participating in these activities for them to reach the endgame content, such as tracking down the material Deep-Sea Umbrite.

You’ll find several resources and materials scattered throughout Final Fantasy XIV. The team behind the MMO finds creative ways to add new resources to preexisting dungeons, giving players an added reason to return to them and see if they have a chance to earn the new rewards. The Pearl of Fissures is one of those materials.

Lionsgate has shared the first look at The Strangers: Chapter 1, a reboot trilogy of 2008's The Strangers.

Brian Jacques' Redwall books were my greatest obsession between the ages of approximately eight and 12-years-old. They're sort of The Lord of the Rings, but with talking woodlands animals, and their appeal for me consisted of three things 1) comedy British accents, 2) big fights, and 3) big feasts. I couldn't get enough, to the point that I tried to have one of my unborn siblings named after a badger warcry from the novel Salamandastron.

“Don't even blink. Blink and you're dead. They are fast, faster than you could believe. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink!” That line from the iconicDoctor Who episode, “Blink” will go down as one of the most memorable quotes in the history of the show.  It introduced us to the Weeping Angels, who are now some of the most popular villains in Doctor Who. So it’s no surprise that when Wizards of the Coast announced their Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond collaboration with the BBC, that the Weeping Angels would make an appearance.  In fact, there is an entire Commander deck being dedicated to the villains of Doctor Who.  Recently, I had the chance to see a huge preview of the upcoming Universes Beyond Commander decks that will be releasing on October 13th. 

Taking on dangerous monsters while exploring your neighborhood is your primary goal in Monster Hunter Now. The more you explore, the more monsters and resources you can find to aid you on your journey, crafting helpful equipment to take on more dangerous foes. A useful technique you need to monster when fighting the most brutal monsters is how to block.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the major follow-up to the massive remake done by Activision and Sledgehammer Games, going through the Modern Warfare series. The next main title to hit the series comes out on November 10, 2023, but many are wondering if this entry will have early access.

The very first thing I did in Dragon’s Dogma 2 was fight a griffin. Having selected the Fighter vocation, I spawned in with a party of Pawns and three quest objectives to reach. However, that big ol’bird was right there. And if you think I’m not going to stab it at least once, then clearly we have different gaming priorities. What ensued was a dramatic tussle of climbing on the monster, taking shots when I could, all while my army of Pawns fought by my side and shouted canned, unnecessary phrases.

Monster Hunter Now gives you the chance to explore your local neighborhood and track down some of the most dangerous monsters that have appeared throughout the Monster Hunter franchise. Alongside your daily hunts, there are going to be multiple events happening throughout October 2023 that you can participate in by yourself or with your friends.

The story of any big game is always under wraps until it hits the market, and the plot surrounding Assassin’s Creed Mirage is under heavy lock and key. Ubisoft has been hard at work coming up with the next entry in the Assassin’s Creed Franchise, and in the lead-up to the game’s release, the developer is reaching out to fans to share that same level of secrecy.

As a remote play-only device that will stream PS5 titles over WiFi, the PlayStation Portal hasn’t come across as a device that’s going to have a ton of mass market appeal, though in the build up to its launch over a month from now, it seems to be attracting a fair bit of interest- particularly in Japan.

There are several new characters you can meet in Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty expansion. These notable characters will be working alongside you, or even against you, throughout the narrative, and one of the new characters you can meet is Alex. She was on Solomon Reed’s previous team when they operated with the FIA, and she’s been undercover in Dogtown, working as a bartender.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed an attempt by Valve to convince it that the geo-blocking of Steam game activation keys did not infringe on EU law, reaffirming its finding from 2021 that «Valve and five PC videogames publishers unlawfully restricted cross-border sales of certain PC videogames that are compatible with that platform».

Intel is set to begin high-volume manufacturing of its Intel 4 node with bleeding edge extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) in Ireland from Friday the 29th of September. It will host a ceremony at its Fab 34 facility near Leixlip, Ireland at 12:45pm Irish Standard Time. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will be in attendance.

Dragon's Dogma 2 sticks with the Dark Arisen template to a pleasant but almost surprising degree. Sequels often walk a fine balancing act as significant departures can alienate existing fans, whereas repeating the established gameplay often feels too safe. Capcom's anticipated sequel easily falls into the latter category but when the original action RPG still feels refreshingly original, we'd argue that's not a bad thing. Following a recent preview, we're excited to see more.

Cyberpunk 2077's first (and last) expansion is out now on PS5. Phantom Liberty adds a whole new storyline and district to CD Projekt Red's open world RPG, and the initial reception has been incredibly positive. Of course, it helps that the base game has been significantly improved with Update 2.0 — which dropped just five days ago at the time of writing.

Five years after the elimination of net neutrality regulations in the US, FCC chairwoman Juliana Rosenworcel has begun the process of bringing them back, saying that restoring the FCC's authority over broadband service in the US is needed to ensure the internet «is not only open, but fast and fair, safe and secure.»

The Continental, the John Wick spinoff show on Peacock, is airing its second episode this week. The Wheel of Time season 2 continues upping the ante with its Seanchan villains with each new episode (and its penultimate chapter airs this Friday). American Horror Story: Delicate is finally here, and it’s… not schlocky! Dare we say it’s even promising?

Tired of wired earphones and bulky headphones? Get yourself earbuds that reduce the load on your ears and even look stylish in the process. Amazon is offering exclusive deals on these top 5 earbuds.

Millions of people in the Americas will be in a position to witness an astronomical treat on Oct. 14 with a solar eclipse in which - weather permitting - the moon will be seen passing in front of the sun.

Wicked Saints Studios raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round co-led by Riot Games and Oregon Venture Fund.

is getting the mobile game treatment, much to the delight of fans of the franchise. Wildlife Studios, which owns the popular mobile game, is collaborating with Lionsgate and Millennium Media to incorporate elements of the new movie into their online multiplayer game. Characters from the franchise will be available beginning on September 18, as well as weapons and other gear that will offer players a boost and entice audiences to dip their toes into the mobile world.

The second phase of Payday 3’s Gold & Sharke mission has you within reach of the vault. However, there’s a heavy security system protecting it, and the first layer of protection is a series of lasers. These lasers are connected to several outlet boxes hidden throughout the room, and you’ll need to break into those to reach the vault.

Bethesda games are known for their quirky bugs, where many of them never quite break the game. They mostly add a dash of madness to an already insane level of detail in these large open-world games. Although Starfield was easily Bethesda’s smoothest launch in history, a few bugs did make it through the cracks, and some players are finding the latest one: a rock companion.

The PC Gaming Show officially returns on November 30 with a new twist: it'll focus on some of the "Most Wanted" games in development for the PC. That's in addition to the usual bevy of reveals and trailer.

When it comes to terrifying solar storms, the last 24-hour period has been one of the worst since March 2023. The solar storm was triggered by a coronal mass ejection (CME) that was hurled towards the Earth's strike zone on September 18. There were speculations on whether it would hit the planet or not, but not only did it hit the Earth, it also arrived a day earlier than expected. Also, Earth was hit by multiple solar flare eruptions that caused severe radio blackouts. Know the full impact of this solar storm.

The first anniversary of Overwatch 2 is here! Millions of players have already answered the call, and we’re celebrating with lots of fun rewards.  For three weeks, you’ll be able to play returning modes from past events throughout the year in the Arcade, along with the chance to earn Overwatch Credits, which can be spent on fan-favorite skins in a limited-time Anniversary Shop. Keep reading to find out more about everything coming in the Overwatch 2 Anniversary event!

There are two new Yeti microphones and neither are made by Blue Microphones. The Yeti Orb and Yeti GX will be available later this month, and both are Logitech G products, marking the beginning of the end for Blue.

An illegal drug called Aurora is an item you can actually learn to make in , but managing to sell this addictive substance can be easier said than done. Ordinarily distributed by the Xenofresh Corporation in the city of Neon, Aurora has tons of regulations that make it hard to make money. Certain ingredients that can be obtained from almost any vendor make it far easier to create the drug through item crafting.

Tired of that giant white slab of a PlayStation 5 in your living room and looking to add a bit of pizzazz to your surroundings? Well then Sony might just, depending on your idea of tasteful, have what you're looking for: three new metallic console covers (and matching controllers) that are almost certainly not going to match your existing decor!

Pokemon Go’s Psychic Cup returns ahead of the Psychic Spectacular event, giving you the chance to use your favorite Psychic-type Pokemon against other players.

Swinub and Piloswine are returning to the Pokemon games in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC. These Pokemon have a chance to appear as you explore the Kitakami region, and you can do this after completing the main story for The Teal Mask.

Ogerpon is one of the new Pokemon added to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC, and one of the main characters of the story. You’ll learn about this Pokemon as you explore the Kitakami, and uncover its secrets.

Chingling is returning to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, making its appearance in The Teal Mask DLC. You’ll have a chance to find it in the wild and add it to your Pokedex, bringing your step closer to completing every entry. You’ll also need to evolve this Pokemon, which can take a bit of time.

A returning Pokemon appearing in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC is Litwick, and its evolutions, Lampent and Chandelure. You’ll have the chance to encounter Litwick and Lampent in the wild as you explore Kitakami, tracking these Pokemon down to add them to your collection.

Recently, X (formerly Twitter) has been abuzz with the speculations that a Nintendo Direct was coming for close to a week now with the term “Nintendo Direct” trending multiple days in a row. That Nintendo Direct came this morning and we’ve got the biggest highlights ready to share with you!

With the release of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC, fans are jumping back into the game to discover what lies within the new region, Kitakami. One of the new additions to game is a third Applin transformation called Dipplin. Players can add it early to their playthrough, growing their already stacked Kitakami Pokedex.

Baldur’s Gate 3 fans adore the many characters that appear throughout the game, and many enjoy sharing their love of the primary companions and Origin characters. Now, fans have discovered that the card game, Magic: The Gathering, has imprinted many of these characters, displaying them in gorgeous artwork.

If there's one thing that both Baldur's Gate 3 and its community share, it's an unabashed horniness. So it probably shouldn't surprise me that the inevitable arrival of body pillows based on the RPG's characters make the most of that shared lust, too.

"I know there’s some rumblings about its anniversary. My question is ‘why’?” John Carpenter scoffs when Total Film magazine speaks to the horror director about 1983’s Christine in the new issue out on September 14, which features Wonka on the cover. 

Jess Murrey isn’t your typical founder. After ten years working in nonprofits to train young activists, Murrey and behavioral change researcher Alicia Clifton decided that mobile gaming could be an unexpected way to broaden their reach. And so, Wicked Saints was born.

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!

 The cost of building an artificial intelligence product like ChatGPT can be hard to measure.

Getting around in Starfield isn’t quite as easy as you might expect, and there is quite a few menus and restriction players will need to consider when making a quick trip or jumping to a whole other galaxy.

Tim Burton’s Batman is hitting the road in 2024 as a live concert tour in celebration of the movie’s 35th anniversary.

What many Bethesda fans have been waiting for has finally happened in Starfield, and that’s the arrival of a Thomas the Tank Engine skin. Although many fans might have suspected that it was going to happen to a ship, or any type of dragon-like enemy, it’s come to an unlikely companion: Vasco.

It’s a little bit funny to think that, while Starfield features a brand new sci-fi galaxy to explore, it was also almost jokingly a known quantity for gamers well before launch. Bethesda Game Studios has a type of game that they make, and while Starfield’s story is of an adventure to find the unknown, the actual game itself feels immediately familiar.

Players itching to learn more about Sanctuary have a new, unique way to do so — through a Korean webtoon! Sanctuary's Strange Tale Korean Webtoon Diablo General Manager Rod Fergusson recently took to Twitter to discuss this webtoon, translated as «Sanctuary's Strange Tale.» While the webtoon currently does not have an English localization, those looking to see the original Korean version can find it here. The description of «Sanctuary's Strange Tale,» translated below, reveals that the webtoon delves into the lives of the normal citizens of Sanctuary, and the 'lesser demons' that plague the world:«This content is the Diablo IV brand webtoon <Sanctuary's Strange Tale> told by author Cho Seok.» The cruel story of Diablo IV's 'lower demons' and 'humans of Sanctuary'. While there is unfortunately no timetable on the English (or other language) localizations, Blizzard seems to be working on it — so hopefully we can see this fully localized soon!

Intel has given a close-up of its next-gen Meteor Lake client and Granite Rapids data center CPUs which utilize advanced packaging technologies.

Greetings, Adventurers!

It seems Meta is turning further and further away from its news ambitions. Between threatening to block news altogether in parts of the US (or all of it), Canada, and more, the company has had a rocky history with hosting news in general. Now, the company plans to remove the News tab in some of the largest European Markets.

Happy fall, Polygon readers! September is upon us, and that means it’s time time to dust off your favorite sweater and dapple a little pumpkin spice in your morning coffee. We’ve got a whole slew of new movies, television and books to look forward to in the coming weeks and months, not to mention all the exciting new films arriving on streaming this month.

Have you ever witnessed a fire in the shape of a ring in the sky? Well, that spectacular phenomenon happens because of a solar eclipse and one is coming very soon. According to NASA, an annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun while it's at its farthest point from our planet. This unique positioning results in the Moon appearing slightly smaller than the Sun, leaving a radiant "ring of fire" around the edges of the solar disk.

If you are chasing a 100 percent completion for Red Dead Redemption 2, you will need to finish all the Hunting Requests for Ms. Hobbs. To start the quest, you need to find any of the five Hunting Request photos that are located throughout the game. Once you get one of the posters, the next step of the quest will begin when you complete it, and you don’t need to find each poster. Just mail the perfect pelt to Ms. Hobbs, and the next step in the quest will begin.

The Stardew Valley board game is back in action as developer ConcernedApe announces pre-orders are about to begin. 

It’s been a few weeks since the world has been fascinated with Baldur’s Gate 3, and fans are still eager for more as they wrap up their initial playthroughs and dive into for a second helping. With several fans finishing up their stories, they have some opinions about the epilogue and how the story ends that developers, Larian Studios, have noticed and are making plans for in the future.

Firewatch publisher Panic revealed several new titles during its first ever digital games showcase on Tuesday, which can be rewatched in full below.

It’s the first day of Armored Core 6, and players are diving into the game, excited to return to a franchise that has been on hold for the better part of a decade by FromSoftware. Now that they have their hands on it, there’s a heated discussion about whether the game is too difficult or on par with the expected challenge that comes with a FromSoftware title.

Intel has expressed confidence in its "Intel 4" process node which will be utilized in the upcoming Meteor Lake CPUs due for launch in September.

This discussion has been a long time coming. Since its inception, the term JRPG has been seen as a separate genre from the RPG, often used to identify RPGs that use turn-based combat. Along with this use comes the coming-of-age tropes that were (and still are) popular among Japanese audiences. Fast forward to the modern-day landscape, that term is still relevant and recognizable as a sub-genre of games that even Western developers have dipped their fingers into.

The Altar of Summonings is where you’ll be empowering Eris with her newfound Hive magic during Destiny 2’s Season of the Witch. Here, you’ll be conjuring up a variety of enemies to defeat, fueling Eris and her magical powers, and preparing her for the upcoming battle against Xivu Arath, who needs to be defeated by recruiting Savathun for her battle against The Witness.

The majority of classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 can cast a spell, especially spellcasters such as Wizards, Sorcerers, Druids, Warlocks, and Clerics. You can also come across spell scrolls that any class can use, which are always helpful when you’re backed into a corner. These intricate spells are endlessly useful, but it might be difficult to figure out which ones you should be using.

Destiny 2’s Season of the Witch has arrived, and your Guardian will be working alongside Eris to prepare for war against Xivu Arath, the Hive Goddess of War. Defeating Xivu Arath is a requirement from Savathun before her Ghost brings her back to life, giving her a chance to redeem herself and fight against the Witness. For Season of the Witch, this season’s quest is called The Bladed Path.

The Deck of Whispers is a unique mechanic coming to Destiny 2. It comes with the Season of the Witch, where the Guardians take the fight to Xivu Arath, the Hive Goddess of War. How they’re doing it with Eris is by transforming her into a Hive. As you progress through the season, you’re going to unlock cards for the Deck of Whispers.

Like many of the melee-focused classes, the Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3 has a variety of ways to become a helpful asset in a battle. How you play your character might be unique, there are several Feats you should consider taking when you’re building a Monk character.

The arrival of another Destiny 2 Season with the Season of the Witch, brings with it a variety of perks and powers that you can use to customize your build. These are all available in this season’s Artifact, and you can purchase these perks as you level up while playing Destiny 2.

I have an unhealthy fascination with advergames. Well, advertising in general, but advertising has gotten so boring since we started expecting companies to tell the truth and not try to kill us too blatantly. Advertising games in general aren’t super common anymore, usually relegated to browser or mobile platforms.

Clerics are one of the many Classes you can pick from in Baldur’s Gate 3. They have a wide variety of utility, although many typically use them as the team’s primary Healer, as they can unleash some truly amazing healing spells to keep their teammates alive.

Our online search history can reveal a lot about us, but which Americans are most curious about new technologies?

The Last of Us co-showrunner Craig Mazin has opened up on the scene from season 1 that he's proudest of – and it's got us teary-eyed just thinking about it.

Kinetic Games has announced that Phasmophobia will be receiving its “biggest update yet” on August 17, which plans to target and refresh a huge number of in-game items and locations for a better user experience. 

American Truck Simulator's Oklahoma expansion might only just have arrived, but the sim's ceaseless trundle across the United States continues on, with developer SCS Software confirming Nebraska is currently one of several future state expansions in development.

The final battle awaits you in Baldur’s Gate 3, but you have plenty of time to gather your forces and prepare for that moment. The large quest that you’ll be working on as you prepare for this final bout is called Gather Your Allies, where you’ll be able to wrap up several storylines in Baldur’s Gate and ensure certain individuals are on your side.

Untitled Goose Game and Firewatch publisher Panic has announced its first ever digital games showcase.

While exploring Baldur’s Gate 3, there are several missions you can complete with your group. Some of them are smaller tasks, and others have to do with the main plot, such as discovering what happened to the Stern Librarian, Ffion.

Have you ever witnessed a ring of fire in the sky? It happens because of the solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth line up, either fully or partially. Depending on how they align, eclipses provide a unique, exciting view of either the Sun or the Moon. According to NASA, "A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun's light in some areas,"

A picture of an upcoming LGA1851 desktop CPU has made its way onto the internet. Though a picture of a CPU that's a year or more from release isn't particularly amazing, what is interesting is that it appears to be a Meteor Lake sample. While Meteor Lake-S was seemingly canceled, the existence of CPUs such as these tells us Intel got a long way down the Meteor Lake-S development path.

When you arrive at Grymforge, a majority of the residents there are likely not too happy to have you arrive in Baldur’s Gate 3. These are all True Souls, the ones working with the Absolute Cult, and they’re in a crisis: their leader has recently fallen in a cavern and is stuck behind a pile of rocks.

Djinns are the ultimate masters of deception, and even Baldur’s Gate 3’s Akabi and his Spinning Wheel follow suit. At the Circus of the Last Days, there’s plenty of fun and chaos to be had. By interacting with Djinn Akabi, players get a chance to win the Spinning Wheel’s Jackpot, which reward is never revealed. Yet, despite your best efforts, that coveted prize remains elusive, prompting the question: is the Djinn stacking the deck? It’s a safe bet, a sneaky move that is keeping you away from getting the Nyrulna, a legendary trident in BG3.

Call Devolver Digital whatever you want — except a liar. The indie publisher's inaugural Devolver Delayed showcase delivered on its promise, featuring five games whose release windows have been pushed out of 2023 and into 2024. Which, of course, kind of means Devolver was lying when it initially announced these games, but let's live in the now.