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Critical Role Campaign 4 Takes Aim at Capitalism as the BBEG

Critical Role’s fourth campaign has officially named its villain. And no, it’s not a lich, a god, or a plane-devouring beast. It’s capitalism. Yep. Brennan Lee Mulligan, stepping in as dungeon master for Campaign 4, confirmed it himself.

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Quantum Computing Could Receive Federal Funding—If It Makes the Cut

The Trump administration is reportedly considering taking equity stakes in several tech companies. And quantum computing? It’s on the list. Maybe. Sort of.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 25

Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Day 9: CFO Achieves a Historic Victory

CTBC Flying Oyster made history with their victory over FlyQuest in the final day of the Worlds Swiss Stage. They became the first team from the APAC region to qualify for the Worlds Quarterfinals for ten years.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 25

Steal A Brainrot Team Seeks Justice as Digital Doppelganger Drama Unfolds

Thomas Van Der Voort has been hit by a lawsuit by Spyder Games and Speedy Simulator Gaming. According to both companies, the developer allegedly copied their game within the Fortnite Island Creator Program.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 25

The Fallout of Mass Layoffs Create Knowledge Vacuum Throughout Gaming Industry

Due to a difficult season of layoffs and a growing reliance on AI, the video game industry is currently facing its biggest challenges. Amid this turmoil, Tim Cain, a co-creator of the Fallout series, offers a stark warning about the catastrophic loss of institutional knowledge.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 24

Tormented Souls 2 Is Out Now on PC and Consoles

Tormented Souls 2 is officially out now on PC and console for all players to experience the horror of Villa Hess. The original protagonist of the first game returns in this installment on a quest to find her missing sister Anna.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 24

Silent Hill Series Producer Discusses Silent Hill f’s ‘Bold Choices’ in Exclusive Interview 2025

Silent Hill f has had a successful month since its release in September. Silent Hill producer Motoi Okamoto discusses in an exclusive interview some of the choices made by the development team in terms of game direction and the game’s development in its entirety.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 24

Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Day Nine: One More Victory for Qualification

There are three spots in the Worlds Bracket Stage left for teams to grab. One best-of-three win stands between the six teams and a qualification berth.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 24

The Steam-y Dilemma of Censorship Regarding Adult-Themed Games

Anti-pornography groups have actively pressured payment processors, who then lean on storefronts like Steam to remove controversial adult games. This conflict has led to developers suddenly being unable to sell their work, even getting booted from platforms entirely.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 24

Ghost Of Yotei – Solving 3 Kitsune Puzzles to Clear the Nakajima Ice Cavern Hideout

Ghost of Yotei has a lot of different puzzles, quests, and items you can find in the game. There’s no shortage of things you can do within the game, especially with all the puzzles you can do in the game.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 24

Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Day Eight: Worlds Finalists Survive

The 2024 Worlds Finalists survived a scare today by defeating their LTA opponents. Both teams won 2-0, but the victories were less than impressive. There were far too many mistakes for their fans to get excited about them advancing.

Trump Cancels Federal Surge in San Francisco After Tech CEO Call

President Trump’s plan to deploy federal law enforcement to San Francisco this weekend was abruptly reversed—and the reason, according to him, wasn’t internal pressure or public outcry.

Video Games News / Gaming on ClutchPoints / October 24

HP OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop Review

In this HP OMEN – 16″ Gaming Laptop Review, we wanted to take a look and see its pros and cons. While there are different variations of this model, we’ll be sharing the specs of our specific model below.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 24

Ghost Of Yotei – How To Stop The Lightning At The Atago Bamboo Strike

In Ghost of Yotei, Bamboo Strikes are quick-timed events in the game that permanently increase your maximum Spirit. Essentially, you approach the bamboo podiums and tap the corresponding button combos whenever they appear on your screen.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 24

Ghost Of Yotei – How To Unlock The Trickster Fox Trophy and Collect All 12 Puzzle Boxes

Ghost of Yotei has been out for a few weeks now, and guides are coming out left and right for players who need that extra assistance completing missions, finding items, and leveling up throughout the game.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 23

Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Day Eight: 2024 Worlds Finalists in Must Win Games

The finalists from the 2024 Worlds Final find themselves in a stressful position. Both teams are in the 1-2 Bracket of the Swiss Stage, facing elimination.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 23

Pokémon Legends Z-A: All Canari Quiz Answers

As you progress through the main story of Pokémon Legends Z-A , you’ll need to prove your worth to rise through the ranks of the Z-A Royale. One of the key promotion matches is against Canari, the Electric-type gym leader.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 23

How to Reset Rare Pokémon Encounters in Pokémon Legends Z-A

Whether you are on the hunt for a specific rare species to complete your Pokédex, searching for a Pokémon with perfect stats, or embarking on the thrilling quest for a Shiny, learning how to manipulate the game’s spawn mechanics is essential.

Video Games News / Nerdist / October 23

THE SIMS MOBILE Will Shut Down for Good in January 2026

The Sims offers a place where anyone can escape from reality to dive into a world of their very own design. The countless hours spent designing your dream home, creating the perfect character in create a sim, or simply exploring the wonders of life.

Video Games News / Gaming on ClutchPoints / October 23

Brawl Stars Ziggy Guide – Best Setup For New Mythic Brawler

Ziggy, the newest Mythic Brawler in Brawl Stars has arrived, and in this guide we’ll take a look at his attacks, stats, and skills and create the best build possible.

Video Games News / Total Apex Sports / October 23

EA Sports and NFL Keep the Madden Monopoly Rolling Until 2030

EA Sports and the NFL just announced they’re extending their exclusive licensing deal through the 2030 season. That’s right, folks. If you want to play an authentic NFL video game with real teams, real players, and real stadiums, you’ve got exactly one option: Madden.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / October 23

EA’s New Deal With NFL and What It Means for 2K

EA Sports announces a new long-term deal with the NFL. Major changes could shape football gaming’s next era. Fans debate what the move means for 2K’s return.

Video Games News / Nerdist / October 21

Fan Made an Amazing FUTURAMA Mod for SIMPSONS: HIT & RUN

Each console generation has a handful of titles that epitomize the era. From GoldenEye and Ocarina of Time for N64 to Bloodborne and Red Dead Redemption II for the PS4, it’s always fun looking back on what games defined a period of video gaming history.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / October 21

NHL 26 Patch Notes: New Update Brings Gameplay and CHEL Improvements

Gameplay & AI: Tuning for passes, line changes, and goalie reactions to make matches smoother and more realistic. Mode Updates: Be A Pro logic fixed, CHEL connectivity improved, and HUT adds multi-select and chemistry filters.

Video Games News / Nerdist / October 20

Atari Brings Back Intellivision Console for Its 45th Anniversary

45 years ago, Mattel Electronics changed video game home consoles with the introduction of Intellivision. At the time, the biggest console gaming console by a significant margin was Atari.