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3 Guaranteed Ways To Make Great DnD Second-Phase Encounters!

Imagine this: You’ve just cleared a dungeon, facing off against terrible creatures of the night. Your Bard came in clutch with that perfectly timed inspiration, and your Barbarian has taken enough hits to kill your team twice over.

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Ghost of Yotei PS5 Game Size and Pre-Load Date

Ghost of Tsushima’s sequel, Ghost of Yotei, will come out on October 2. Those who preordered the game can expect to pre-load the game as early as September 25.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 8

Starboard Forward Emblem: A Rarity in Destiny 2 Worth Rocking

Look, we all love a bit of flair in Destiny 2 . Showing off a rare emblem is half the fun, a little badge of honor that says, “Yeah, I was there. I did the thing.” And right now, there’s a shiny new emblem up for grabs that’s got Guardians talking: the Starboard Forward emblem.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 8

Crunch Culture: The Dark Days of Sega’s Office Life September 8, 2025

Do you recall how difficult it was to stay up late working on that college project? Your amateur hour would be laughed at by Sega’s devs in the 1990s and 2000s, so buckle up.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 8

Nomura Delivers Major Progress Update on FF7 Remake Part 3 & KH4

Gaming fans, grab your materia and keyblades because Tetsuya Nomura just dropped some seriously exciting news! The legendary Square Enix director finally broke his silence about two of the most anticipated games in development: FF7 Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 8

Bethesda Just Dropped the Ultimate Anniversary Tease: 'Terran Armada' September 8, 2025

Holy cosmos, space explorers! Just when we thought Bethesda had forgotten about us poor souls still waiting for more Starfield content, they go and pull the most gloriously sneaky move on the game’s second anniversary.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 8

Indie Hope On The Scene: The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls Steam Demo Review – A Mixed Bag of Ambition and Execution September 8, 2025

So, you’ve probably seen the screenshots floating around for The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls and thought, “Hey, this looks pretty decent.” Well, I hate to be the bearer of mixed news, but after diving into the Steam demo, I’ve got some thoughts that might save you some time—or at least set your expectations appropriately.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 8

Live-Action Exit 8 Sparks Backlash in Japan Over Tsunami Scene – The Response From Viewers Is Overwhelming

Exit 8 is the viral anomaly game that has enamored gamers and is now going to be adapted for the big screen. When I first heard news of this adaptation, I almost didn’t believe it.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Master the Reroll: How to Start Strong in Destiny Rising September 7, 2025

So, you’ve just dropped into the world of Destiny Rising , and the gacha gods haven’t been kind. We’ve all been there. You use your precious first pulls, hoping for a god-tier character like Jolder or Wolf, and instead, you get… well, let’s just say it’s less than ideal.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Elijah Wood Drops His Gaming Hot Takes and They’re Pure Fire September 7, 2025

Warning: This article contains zero rings but maximum gaming goodness. Hold onto your hobbit holes, folks! Our beloved Frodo himself just spilled the tea on his gaming preferences, and honestly?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Elder Scrolls Online Overtakes Halo as Xbox’s Gamerscore King September 7, 2025

Holy achievement points, Batman! After years of sitting pretty at the top of the Xbox Gamerscore mountain, Halo: The Master Chief Collection just got knocked off its throne.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Chaos, Clutches, and Champions: FNCS Global 2025 Recap

The LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, was electric as 33 of the world’s best Fortnite trios clashed for the FNCS Global Championship title. With $2 million on the line and the Axe of Champions up for grabs, every match felt like a warzone.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Iconic Game Sounds That Send Shivers Down Your Spine September 7, 2025

Some sounds in games don’t just set the mood—they mess with your nervous system. One second, you’re calm, the next your heart’s racing and your hands are sweating.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Cronos The New Dawn Review: A Tense, Sci-Fi Horror Ride Worth Admission

Bloober Team has been on a wild ride, and so has their latest horror release, Cronos The New Dawn. After years of making games that…existed, they dropped the Silent Hill 2 remake and blew everyone’s minds.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Cronos The New Dawn Has A Cheeky Silent Hill 2 Easter Egg

You know a development studio is feeling like itself when it starts planting little inside jokes in its new games. Bloober Team, fresh off the massive success of their Silent Hill 2 remake, just launched their latest horror IP, Cronos The New Dawn, and it seems they couldn’t resist a little self-referential humor.

Elon Musk News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Elon Musk’s Love for Deux Ex Reveals His Augmented Delusions of Grandeur

Elon Musk has publicly declared that Deus Ex is “one of the best games ever. Although his statement isn’t particularly controversial in gaming circles, it does reveal a fascinating paradox.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

6 Criminally Overlooked JRPGs You Might Have Missed

There are countless overlooked JRPGs released every month. Short for Japanese Role Playing Game, the genre spans over 40 years. Most games revolutionized the genre, while others are known for their music, characters or lore.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

Call Of Duty’s Insane 100GB Reduction Is Good, Right?

When I excitedly bought Call of Duty Black Ops 6 after not playing the games since Black Ops 2, I was DUMBFOUNDED by the insane file size. My reaction was “Is this a joke?” This is made more ridiculous when you note that a game like Horizon: Forbidden West, a single-player open-world adventure game, comes in at around 85GB on PS5.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

LCK 2025: NS Versus DK Game One – Aiming and ShowMaker Reign Supreme

DK and NS have one chance left to qualify for the LCK Playoff stage. The loser will see their year come to an end earlier than they want. DK began this all-important series with a win in game one.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

LCK 2025: NS Versus DK Game Three – Kingen Desperate to Keep NS Alive

DK is now one victory away from advancing to the LCK Playoffs. The teams battled back and forth until the 21st minute in game three. DK built a significant gold advantage, which they once again almost let go of.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 7

LCK 2025: NS Versus DK Game Two – Lee Sin is Perfect for Lucid

We have been here before. DK won the first game of a series in the LCK Play-Ins. Against BFX and BRO, they failed to go 2-0 up in the series. Game two mistakes from DK always gave up their chance to win it.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 5

Acclaimed LIFE IS STRANGE Games Getting Live-Action Series

With the likes of narrative-driven games The Last of Us and Fallout becoming uber-acclaimed and successful television series, it only makes sense for more to roll out.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

NHL 26 review: The smartest hockey game ever?

Another year, another opportunity for gamers around the globe to bash the EA Sports NHL franchise…or is it? For what seems like forever, fans have clamored for a game with consistency and realism, attributes that can be tough to obtain even with today’s technology, especially when creating a game that features action as fast and fluid as hockey.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Disturbed, Spiritbox highlight EA Sports NHL 26 soundtrack

EA Sports revealed the soundtrack for NHL 26 on Thursday, with bands like Disturbed, Spiritbox, Silverstein and Turnstile headlining the list. The announcement comes just over a week before the game is released Sept.