I still remember the first time I saw a Simple Lock in Hollow Knight: Silksong. It was a smug little door in the Deep Docks, and I had no key. I had Rosaries, a needle, and a bad attitude, but none of that mattered. What good is a key if you forget where the lock is? And what good is a lock if you never find the key? As of 2026, Pharloom has not gotten any kinder, so I am writing down every...

Across the vast, silk-threaded kingdom of Pharloom, Hornet’s journey is made considerably smoother by a memorable cast of wandering merchants and stationary shopkeepers. Hollow Knight: Silksong features a vibrant economy of Rosaries—the game’s primary currency—and the vendors who accept them often hold the keys to overcoming treacherous terrain or formidable bosses. Some...

Some bosses in Hollow Knight: Silksong are elegant dances; others are chaotic mosh pits. And then there is the Raging Conchfly. This overgrown, agitated mollusk with wings doesn't just float around — it zips, dives, and spits razor-sharp pine cones like a confetti cannon at a funeral. Oh boy, the first encounter usually ends with Hornet faceplanting into the sand while the player stares...

A Delayed Trip to the Moon Funcom has pushed back the console release of its cosmic horror spin-off Moons of Madness to March 24, 2020. The studio cited the need for additional optimization time and apologized for any frustration the delay may cause. Originally slated for a 2019 launch, the game’s console version will now arrive roughly a quarter later than expected. New Relics and...

Live Update 1.36.0 delivers the matchmaking overhaul you've been asking for, a crossover with THE FINALS, significantly buffed ARC Turbine loot, and the start of Expedition 4 and Trials Season 5. The update also brings a store redesign, a batch of quality-of-life fixes, and the full enforcement of anti-cheat measures. Here's what changed. Separate Matchmaking Per Squad Size Your playstyle is...