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Summary If there’s one thingHelldivers 2has excelled at thus far, it’s emergent storytelling. Players' actions or inactions in-game have a real effect on the narrative unfolding in the Second Galactic War. When the Helldivers destroyed Meridia and left a gaping, dangerous black hole in its wake, it was hard to see it as anything but a massive attempt at foreshadowing something sinister on the horizon. But even before any horrible, democracy-threatening alien menace can come from it, the campaign against the Meridia supercolony forced theHelldivers 2community to grapple with a challenge more terrifying than any bug or bot: actual teamwork....

These days, when people think ofMetal Gearas a franchise, they usually insert the word “Solid,” referencing the more modern games. WhileSons of Libertyis considered one of the best in the stealth series, the original late 80s and early 90s entries are still classics. The first game in particular helped usher in the stealth genre, and the sequel was just as well-received. However, this second installment wasn’t always going to be calledMetal Gear 2: Solid Snakeas Hideo Kojima recently stated....

Hogwarts Legacy’s biggest pull is that players will be able to stroll about on the castle grounds of Hogwarts and explore the iconography that they have become incredibly familiar with since reading J.K. Rowling’sHarry Potternovels. This includes the castle’s interior, full of rustic stone,distinct Hogwarts house tapestries, and magic enchantments on dormitory portraits and atrium staircases. Players will attend diverse classes, ride fantastic beasts, and even venture out off the school grounds and into Hogsmeade Village....

Summary As per a beta leak,Honkai: Star Railplayers will receive a Light Cone and hundreds of Stellar Jades after completing the Dreamjoy Memoir event in version 2.2. As inGenshin Impact, events inHonkai: Star Railstick around as temporary content that disappears from the game after a few weeks. Thankfully, some old festivities have their reruns, giving players another opportunity to enjoy challenges and snag bountiful rewards. Honkai: Star Rail’s current versionfeatures several events players can enjoy until the release of 2....

Few conflicts in gaming are as epic as mere mortals taking on all-powerful gods. Action RPGFlintlock: The Siege of Dawnjoins this grand tradition, introducing a pantheon of gods and an underworld inspired by Mesopotamian lore. Taking on the role of Sapper Nor Vanek,Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnplayers will go toe-to-toe with these gods as they fight to protect humanity from the threats lurking beyond the Door to the Great Below. While gods in games are nothing new, Mesopotamian gods are not a common sight; the relative rarity of Mesopotamian influences in video games contributed to A44 Games' decision to feature them inFlintlock’sworld of Kian....

Resident Evil Villageis finally out in the wild, giving survival-horror fans the chance to experience Ethan Winters' latest blood-soaked adventure. WhileResident Evil 7was generally light on references to pastResident Evilgames,Resident Evil Villageis full of nods to other games in the series, and is actually an incredibly important title in terms of the overarching storyline that started with the first game back in 1996. Some ofResident Evil Village’s nods to past games in the series are cute little easter eggs or throwaway lines, but others have huge ramifications for the franchise as a whole....

Building is a huge part ofThe Sims 4and a favorite activity for many players of the game. With lots of tools available, players can use their imagination tocreate stylish homesfor their Sims to live in. On top of adding additional storeys to a regular home, you’re able to also build an underground house for your Sims to reside in. It’s a fun way to create a big secret space below the ground, and you can get creative with its design and the decorations you place inside of it....

There are plenty of hidden collectibles to find inLife is Strange. These optional photo opportunities are scattered about each episode, with some requiring Max to make specific decisions, or the chance to take the picture won’t appear. There are 10 Photo collectibles to get inLife is Strange, Episode 4: Dark Room. Don’t worry if some were missed, as any episode can be repeated from the main menu in “Collectible Mode” to search for missed photo opportunities without affecting previous player choices....

It’s no secret that many viewers have offered some rather critical opinions on Amazon Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerthroughout its first season. But Morfydd Clark appears to hold a surprisingly pragmatic view of such reactions. WhileThe Rings of Power’s stars continue to suffer from racist attacksby fans, there are some legitimate concerns shared among the series' viewers. TheLord of the Ringsshow did come out of the gate swinging, boasting huge viewership numbers during its initial episodes....

Mario and friends play all sorts of sports together, and golf is no exception. In fact, the plumber’s first golf outing —Mario Golf— is now available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. The most recent game in the series,Mario Golf: Super Rush,is also available on the Switch, but there are still reasons to go back to the originalMario Golf. It is seemingly counterintuitive to opt for the firstMario Golfgame as opposed to the newest, but each game has its advantages....

RELATED:Mass Effect 5: 10 Ways It Can Improve Upon Andromeda While the initial reviews were poor, the reviews among players have improved over time and part of this is thanks to the highly addictive cooperative multiplayer. Customizing character classes and weapons while working together to accomplish objectives is a rewarding team experience. Some might be disappointed that their favorite class should only wield a pistol, but many of these pistols hit harder than sniper rifles and fire faster than assault rifles....

Almost every installment in Ubisoft’s flagshipFar Cryfranchise involves a devilishly alluring villain, a protagonist on the edge of sanity, plus an endless army of enemy forces to butcher and dismantle using whatFar Cry‘sexplosive arsenal has to offer. But this time, the series-defining features are making the leap from video game to reality in one way most fans will not expect. With the series' upcoming trip sending players to thefictional Caribbean island of Yara inFar Cry 6, it would appear that this time around Ubisoft has taken a unique approach....

The Gorosei,also known as the Five Elders, are incredibly important characters in the overarching plot ofOne Piece.Until recently, they didn’t take a direct part in the unfolding events of theOne Pieceworld. Most of what they did was deliver exposition on something that the story was tackling at that moment, as seen whenLuffy awakened the Nika powersor when the annexation of the island of Wano was ordered. However, withOne Piece1073, the Gorosei finally made a move....