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Worlds 2025: GenG Versus HLE – LCK Final Rematch to Kick Off

For a large portion of the year, GenG Esports and Hanwha Life Esports have been the best teams in the LCK. However, at a crucial time, HLE fell by the wayside and lost MSI qualification to T1.

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LEC 2026 Exciting Changes: LEC Versus Brings ERL Participation and More Roadshows in Spring and Summer

The LEC will look different in 2026. The rumors that the Winter Split for 2026 in EMEA would change are true. It is becoming the LEC Versus, which will include two teams from EMEA ERLs.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Boss Tips for Silksong, Part 9 – Itty Bitty Fighting Space

And for today’s offerings, we have 3 bosses who are, for the most part, fairly easy to deal with, were it not for 1 common complication that they all share.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Boss Tips for Silksong, Part 10 – Conclusion of Act 2

The final 2 bosses of Act 2 were, honestly, a bit of a letdown. While I do try to find the easiest way to deal with a boss, I rather expected more from these 2.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Boss Tips for Silksong, Part 8 – Be Aggressive! B! E! Aggressive!

What do a stage actor, a pair of miners, and the memory of an ancient criminal have in common? They all look to overwhelm you. Trobbio fills yoru screen with props and fireworks, the Forebrothers summon adds that throw things at you, and the First Sinner is just relentlessly aggressive.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Disney Dreamlight Valley The Winter Ball Free Update! All the Magic Uncovered

December 10, 2025. That’s the next free update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, and you should be excited! A new villager and a huge new feature are coming to the Valley.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Nefer Strikes! Genshin Impact Debuts New DPS Character

My spies tell me a new character has arrived in Nod Krai. And, what’s more, she’s shaking up all our preconceptions about Dendro DPS. Nefer, boss of the Curatorium of Secrets and head of the Northern Intelligence Network, is here, and she’s poised to strike a deadly deal.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Leaks for Genshin Impact Version 6.2 Reveal Startling Changes

Times, they are a-changing. In addition to 2 new characters, Version 6.2 of Genshin Impact looks to bring quite a few improvements to the game, which many Version 1 players will be most excited about.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Boss Tips for Silksong, Part 6 – Maggots, Muck, and Misery

We have hit the era of filth bosses. Groal the Great and Chef Lugoli both require you to deal with Muckmaggots in some form. To that end, both are made significantly easier when you have the Wreath of Purity Blue Tool equipped.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Boss Tips for Silksong, Part 7 – Player vs Environment

There are 43 unique bosses in Silksong, each with its own special trick and gimmicks. Father of the Flame and Voltvyrm both fall into the category of “environmental” bosses, though they do have different niches.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Komano Manato Now Playable in ZZZ

After much wait and controversy, Komano Manato is finally here. While I can understand the annoyance and frustration some people feel with him being an A-Ranked character, I’m of the opinion that having a decent A-Rank DPS is good for the game overall.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

Lucia, ZZZ’s Newest Character Slips You into Peaceful Slumber

Perhaps the most “magical” character introduced so far in ZZZ (although Astra is a close 2nd), Lucia’s arrival brings with it the potential for more fantasy elements to be added to the game.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 27

A Gaming Girls Survival Guide: Add Finch app Today!

Gaming girls have it hard, like really hard. Especially gaming moms. There are so many demands on your time and so much that you have to accomplish each day.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 26

10 Cozy Board Games For The Spooky Season

Forget the horror movie marathons and the stress of surviving another round of Betrayal at House on the Hill; give us the cozy games that won’t give us nightmares!

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 26

Emiru’s Ordeal Sparks Twitch Security Revamp Following TwitchCon Assault Incident

Following a serious security failure at TwitchCon 2025, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has issued a lengthy public apology to the streamer Emiru. He posted this apology directly on the platform’s official X account, where he took accountability for the incident that occurred during the streamer’s Meet and Greet.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 26

Xbox Calls Exclusives Antiquated—Nintendo’s Success Says Otherwise

Xbox president Sarah Bond recently called console exclusives “antiquated,” citing games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft as proof that players want access across platforms.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 26

How to Get Mega Dragonite in Pokémon Legends Z-A

Mega Evolution has made its triumphant return in Pokémon Legends Z-A , and with it comes a host of brand-new Mega forms for beloved Pokémon. One of the most anticipated new additions is Mega Dragonite, a powerful transformation for the original Dragon-type.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 26

Mico, Microsoft’s New Copilot Avatar, Hides a Familiar Face

Microsoft’s latest Copilot update brings a familiar little metal office supply back to life. Clippy—the infamous paperclip assistant from the early 2000s—has returned as an easter egg inside Copilot’s new animated avatar, Mico .

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 26

Xbox Trades Exclusivity for Infinity With Multiplatform Releases in 2025

According to Xbox executive Matt Booty, Microsoft is sending its former exclusives to other platforms because those consoles are not actually its primary rivals.

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 / 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 / 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 / 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.