The DC FanDome will return for a 2nd edition this October. The celebration all things DC Comics provides looks at upcoming comics, movies, TV shows, and, potentially, video games. What can fans expect to see this year? 

This year’s FanDome takes place on October 16. DC announced the event with a teaser video on its Twitter account but hasn’t yet shared any news beyond that. Last year’s show was presented as an hours-long virtual convention with various panels and trailers airing at designated times. That’s likely to be the case again but there's no confirmation either way. 

The epic global event is back!
Return to #DCFanDome 10.16.21 pic.twitter.com/ZifZGCPOig

— DC (@DCComics) April 28, 2021

So what does this mean for video games? Last year’s FanDome featured the debut of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the next title by Batman: Arkham developer Rocksteady Games. We haven’t seen or heard anything about the game since it was revealed, which is fair since it’s not launching until 2022. Could it reemerge during this year’s show, perhaps with a first look at gameplay? We hope so. 

Suicide Squad isn’t the only big DC game on the horizon. There’s also Gotham Knights, the four-player action title starring the Bat Family. Players suit up as Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood to take on the Court of Owls following the death of Batman. It’s being made by Warner Bros. Montreal, who developed Batman: Arkham Origins, and was originally slated to launch this year before being delayed to 2022. There’s a solid chance Gotham Knights makes an appearance during the FanDome as well.

Of course, we’re sure to learn more about DC’s upcoming slate of films. Aquaman 2, The Batman, Black Adam, and The Flash are all scheduled to premier in 2022, so the company has a lot of promotion to do. In terms of celebrity appearances, Deadline reports that Jason Isaacs, Kaley Cuoco, Michael Rooker, Robin Wright, Viola Davis, Will Arnett, and Aisha Tyler will take part in the FanDome.

Are you excited for this year’s DC FanDome? Do you think Suicide Squad or Gotham Knights pops up? What surprises do you hope to see? Share your predictions in the comments!

Knowing necromancy means never having to say goodbye. Luckily, this Valheim mod adds exactly that. There's already one mod that adds Skyrim's magic into the world of Valheim, so adding necromancy just adds a little more flavor into the mix. 

I have been having a lot of fun with Valheim mods lately, so when a friend dropped this in Discord a few days ago, I couldn't wait to try it out. I've been having a lot of fun with it, and it helps me do what I love most: not die. 

So how does necromancy work in Valheim anyway? What this mod does is it adds that ability for players to summon up to eight skeletons to fight your battles alongside you. Players can summon them with the addition of a "convoking wand," with a small catch of sacrificing HP (give a little to get a little). Players can heal with this ability, sacrifice, and command each skeleton to do their bidding. They also teleport with you and will follow you, so it's really just a super morbid companion. Friends are fun! 

The above video showcases this mod in action, showing off how the summoning works and how effective the skeletons are. Cycle through them, heal them, tell them where to go - this addition is pretty easy to control, so you don't have to worry about a bunch of chaotic skeletons just wreaking havoc in the world of Valheim. 

There are two main kinds of skeletons that you can conjure with Warriors and Archers. Archers are a solid pick if you need range, but Warriors are great for when you're solo'ing a boss. More features are on the way, as well, including more conjurable creators as part of the plan. 

According to the mod's creator, here's what players can look forward to in future updates: 

• Add more conjurable creatures (a lot more involved than you'd think)
• Add more customization (weaponry, skills)
• Tweak balance if something is a bit too strong or weak
• Configurable weapon damage and element damage modifiers
• AI improvements
• Manual targeting (force aggro skeletons onto one target to focus it first)
• Make it so the text on skeletons doesn't say pet because that's pretty weird

Ready to raise some dead? You can download the necromancy Valhaim mod here. 

Interested in more Valheim goodness, including our full review, more mod recommendations, and what's been updated so far? You can learn more about this Viking survival game right here with our game hub.  

Thoughts on necromancy joining the party with this Valheim mod? Are you looking for mod recommendations for a different kind of game? Sound off in the comment section below, happy to help!