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Tips for the Bosses of Silksong, Part 4 – The Phantom Menace and the Fiery Judgment

Act 1 has two potential endings. The most obvious one is to climb up the Blasted Steps, take out the boss, Last Judge, and open the gates to the Citadel.

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Tips for the Bosses of Silksong, Part 3 – Airborne Aggression

Two flying boss encounters that both spawn adds. Ah, the horror. Ultimately, these two bosses are technically optional, though beating double Moss Mothers does give you a very useful Blue Tool, and killing Savage Beastfly opens up a Task you probably want to complete.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 7

Tips for the Bosses of Silksong, Part 2 – Splinters and Widows and Skulls, Oh My!

These 3 bosses make up the middle section of Act 1 of Silksong. Sister Splinter gives you Cling Grip, Widow opens up Bellhart (which lets you upgrade your Needle), and gives you the Needolin, and Skull Tyrant is part of a Task.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 7

How 3 Rare Funko Pops Drops Ended in Frustration

Funko Pop collecting can be both thrilling and frustrating. One collector shares how technical glitches and bot invasions turned their midlife crisis hobby into a weekly disappointment.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 7

League of Legends Professional Player Caught Cheating During 2026 Promotion Tournament

The League of Legends LTA North 2026 Promotion Tournament is ongoing. Four teams are left to fight for a spot in the LCS in 2026. Disguised faced off against Estral Esports yesterday for a place in the Upper Bracket Final against Luminosity.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 7

Bungie Drops a Bombshell Change to Power in Destiny 2

Sentiment around Bungie and Destiny 2 is at an all-time low at the moment. The concurrent player count dropped below eight thousand just a couple of days ago.

Video Games News / Gaming on ClutchPoints / October 7

Madden 26 Week 6 Roster Update Release Date

The Madden 26 Week 6 Roster Update arrives soon, giving players the most up-to-date rosters to use in-game. Generally, these updates take into account any trades, FA signings, injuries, and other roster changes.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Lost Runners Warns No Yelling in Backrooms: Only Monsters Will Hear You

For many games, the typical walking simulator format often associated with the Backrooms mythos has run its course. Yet, ShimStudios plans to address this fatigue with their new game, Backrooms: Lost Runners.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Ranger’s Path National Park Simulator: Take On The Role Of A Park Ranger

For millions of people, a visit to a national park is a chance to escape the everyday and reconnect with the natural world. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of the visitor’s map?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Nintendo Denies Lobbying Against Generative AI

In an era where technology and copyright law are in constant collision, few companies are watched as closely as Nintendo. Known for its aggressive defense

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Nintendo Continues Aggressive Legal Action With $4.5 Million Lawsuit Against Reddit Mod

Nintendo has built a reputation not only for its beloved games and iconic characters but also for its fierce protection of its intellectual property. The company’s legal team is notoriously active, and their latest target highlights a firm stance against for-profit piracy.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Activision Claims 97% Of Cheaters Are Banned In Under An Hour

The battle against cheating in online gaming is a relentless arms race. For every new anti-cheat measure developers implement, cheat creators work tirelessly to find a way around it.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Mario Kart World Plushes 2026: Limited Edition Collectibles for Fans

Mario Kart World has a lot of hype surrounding it right now. With the Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming out in April, there is a lot of excitement for everything Super Mario.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Developer of Alien: Isolation Reveal The Real Monster Was The Runtime

A developer recently came out and stated that Alien: Isolation‘s famously long 20-hour runtime was actually an unexpected outcome. In an interview with the FRVR podcast, the game’s writer, Dion Lay, explained that the team initially envisioned a much shorter experience.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Silent Hill f Builds on Silent Hill: The Short Message the Worst Game in the Series

Silent Hill f has a wildly successful week and a half. I’ve said it so many times, but I never tire of it. It’s become my top game of 2025, and I am still enjoying my playthrough of it.

Video Games News / Nerdist / October 6

XBOX Sets 50 Percent Price Hike for Game Pass Ultimate

We have already seen a wild amount of price hikes so far for streaming services in 2025.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

How Intel’s Employee Morale Hit Rock Bottom While Performance Tanked

Remember when Intel was the crown jewel of Silicon Valley? When saying you worked there was like flashing a golden ticket to the tech elite? Those days feel about as distant as dial-up internet now, and frankly, it’s painful to watch.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

The Steam Conundrum: How to Stop Buying Those Enticing Games You’ll Never Play

We’ve all been there. If you have an account on Steam, Epic Games Store, or any other digital game store, you know how tempting those sales are. You’re browsing the site, you see something that looks vaguely interesting and only costs a few bucks, and before you know it, you’ve bought the game and it’s in your library, never to be played.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Silent Hill f Fans Are Deep in Controversy Trying to Make Hinako More Beautiful

Silent Hill f has had an incredible opening week, selling one million copies of the game in the first four days of release, and earning an 87 Metacritic score.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Nintendo Isn’t Trying to Kill AI—But They’ll Still Protect Their IP

Okay, so here’s what happened. Some random politician on the internet decided to stir up drama by claiming Nintendo was secretly whispering sweet nothings into the Japanese government’s ear about shutting down generative AI .

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Free Games! On Amazon Prime Gaming – October 6, 2025

Welcome to October, the season of leaf peeping, pumpkin spice, and it’s time for more free games from Amazon Prime! This month, we’re being treated to a whopping 13 titles to add to our game libraries.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Gaming Trailblazer Rebecca Heineman Faces Final Boss: Cancer

The legendary gaming industry figure Rebecca Heineman—the first U.S. video game champion, legendary programmer, and Interplay co-founder—is dealing with the final boss of all bosses.

Video Games News / Nerdist / October 6

Fan-Modded LEGO Game Boy Lets You Plays Actual Games

Earlier this year, LEGO announced it was turning the most iconic handheld gaming system in history into a delightful plastic brick replica. The company’s retro 421-piece Game Boy set looked perfect on its own, but obviously it gave us an idea.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 5

Parasite Mutant Evolves Beyond Its Predecessor with New Breed of Terror in 2026

The gaming world desperately needs a new parasite mutant to shake up the survival horror genre. For many players, Square Soft’s Parasite Eve is a cult classic that launched on the original PlayStation in 1998.

Video Games News / Nerdist / September 30

MINECRAFT Adds New Tiered Weapon to Its Arsenal After 15 Years

Somehow, Minecraft has been around for well over a decade after officially releasing in 2011 following its 2009 alpha debut. That blocky crafting game has delighted a couple of generations of players who love to build their worlds and go to battle against zombies.