Video games are great and they’re only going to get better thanks to technology. That’s about as generic as an opener can get but it is true. For years players had to rely on playing multiplayer games with friends at home but the introduction of online functionality changed the industry. It’s easier now more than ever to jump into a match inCall of Dutyor to co-op some RPG mayhem inDiablo....
All of FromSoftware’sSouls-like titles feature text prompts for items picked up or interacted with.Elden Ringbehaves in the same way, where a text prompt will appear if an item is picked up from the environment that tells players what they have just received and stuck into their inventories. Then, a button input is also needed inElden Ringto close that prompt at the player’s discretion. In an intractable animation, such as when players slowly push open doors, invincibility frames are given to players that temporarily disable their hurtboxes....
Summary SeveralElden Ringplayers are so frustrated with theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC’s difficulty level that they are finally using an item they had barely ever used: Rune Arcs. WhileElden Ring’sRune Arcs can be insanely powerful and provide users with some extremely useful buffs if used correctly, players usually avoid using them since each one of them can only be used once. Whenever a new FromSoftware game is released, the difficulty level is one of the biggest talking points....
Summary Since its first release in 1997, theFalloutseries has remained one of the most popular in all gaming. The games tell a massive story that spans hundreds of years of lore, featuring many epic stories that are both self-contained and part of a greater sharedFalloutuniverse. Set in an alternate timeline post-apocalyptic United States, players throughout the existence of the franchise have been able to explore a number ofreimagined iconic American settingswith that trademarkFalloutaesthetic....
It goes without saying that most people considerFinal Fantasy IXto be an absolute masterpiece and one of the greatest games released in the series. The simple yet well-told story, a battle system that harkens back to the classic style of previousFinal Fantasygames, andsome of the most lovable characters in gaming history. RELATED:10 Hilarious Final Fantasy 9 Memes That Will Leave You Cry-Laughing Speaking of the characters, one simply can’t talk aboutFinal Fantasy IXwithout mentioning the goofy yet dedicated knight that ends up being one of the hardest-hitting party members in the game — Adelbert Steiner....
As gaming systems grow more powerful, developers continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with visuals in video games. Epic Games' new Unreal Engine 5 provides developers such asThe Coalitionwith the tools to take the visuals in their projects to the next level. Recently, a tech demo created by the developers atThe Coalitionhas released, showing off the graphical possibilities of the new game engine running on an Xbox Series X....
Genshin Impact, the free-to-play action-RPG from miHoYo, released this week to a warm critical reception. The game takes place in a fantasy open-world, where players can explore, battle enemies and unlock new characters. As a Gacha game, these characters are at the core ofGenshin Impact, and players will be able to control a party of up to four of them at once. Choosing which of the 24 characters to take on a journey can be tough....
InGulty Gear Strive, Giovanna is a rushdown character who excels in pressure, forcing her opponent to play defensively during her ambushes. Her normal attacks are enough to open up the opponent slowly and her combos are easy enough to deal sustainable amounts of damage without too much effort. For newcomers in the series,Giovanna is a great starting pointas many of her combos are simple to execute but are also serviceable gateways intoStrive’s mechanics, including Roman Cancel Drift and input buffering....
When it comes to theHalotelevision show, one thing is perfectly clear. The series has not offered what fans of the video game franchise expected. Whilemembers of The Covenanthave popped up here and there, the Paramount+ show has largely been devoid of the kind of action people likely expected. The war between the aliens and the humans has largely been a bit of a cold war, with skirmishes here and there. There have been some episodes that have shown just how overmatched the UNSC is when it comes to going up against the big bads of the show a few times, but mostly the first seven episodes have been all about setting up the pieces on the board....
Quick Links Fighting Automatons inHelldivers 2plays and feels completely different from fighting Terminids. Apart from the fact that the enemies this time around are hulking pieces of metal, the vast majority of them can shoot back, transforming the usual combat encounter from chaotic melee brawls to intense firefights. The enemy types aren’t the only things that change when you jump all the way to the western galactic front. Theobjectives inHelldivers 2also change wildly depending on what faction you’re fighting....
Summary 2023 was undoubtedly an incredible year for gaming, but one of its most memorable titles was by far Avalanche Software’sHogwarts Legacy. The open-world adventure took players on a deep dive into the world ofHarry Potterand allowed them to create their own adventure in a universe they had previously only witnessed secondhand. However, despite the high praise it received,Hogwarts Legacywasn’t a perfect game by any means. Much of its criticism was aimed at its repetitive and all-too-familiar open world, but there is one other feature that proved to be arguably more divisive than anything else: its handling of the Unforgivable Curses....
While fighting against the alien invaders to save Super Earth inHelldivers 2, your ship will be your main base from where you will operate everything. To make things more interesting, the game involves a lot ofcustomizationand cosmetics. This includes upgrades for your ship’s module and choosing a fitting name. Updated March 18th, 2024 by Russ Boswell: There are a lot of small and unique customization options in Helldivers 2 that players can take advantage of....
Controversy is still following the pair throughout their exploration of the sport. There has been an FBI raid on their home, sexual assault allegations, and the public health issue ofnot taking COVID-19 seriouslyby hosting a house party; all not great given the brothers' audience is on the younger side. Most recently, Jake has gotten into a feud with five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., whom his brother fought with no official winner in June 2021....
