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With the worldwide launch ofBravely Default 2,many players may be wondering how many hours it will take for them to complete the game. While the length of the game may pale in comparison to JRPG juggernauts likePersona 5, completingBravely Default 2will be no short task. AsBravely Default 2reviewscontinue to roll in, several critics have praised the game for its engrossing story, unique combat system, and beautiful environments. However, one point of contention for many critics seems to be the amount of grinding required to complete the game....

Video game bugs are never fun, but certain ones can drastically impact the experience, leading to a frustrating time of trying to get things to work. It appears that one such impactful bug is plaguingPS5 ownersthat try to uninstall and reinstallCall of Duty: Modern Warfareat the moment, with the issue so severe that it’s even blocking the game from working entirely, according to some players. A post by u/puzzled-soup is making the rounds on Reddit right now, with the user shedding some light on an apparentlysevereCall of Duty: Modern Warfarebug....

Call of Duty: Warzone’smap of Verdansk is massive, making transportation a vital part of the game. Still, some players may think it would be easier to simply teleport across the map. As thisWarzonefan found out, though, that may not be the case. Fans are aware thatCall of Duty: Warzonehas its share of bugs and issues, but what happened to this player is inexplicable. While most bugs and glitches can be broken down by fans, this one seems to appear out of nowhere and has no apparent trigger....

Dark Soulsis the title that cemented FromSoftware’s style in the modern gaming consciousness. By building on the cult success ofDemon’s Souls, the game introduced many new players to FromSoftware’s particular blend of punishing boss fights, deep and mysterious lore, and large interconnected fantasy worlds. This blend only continues to grow in popularity with therecently releasedElden Ringbeing the fastest selling FromSoftware game yet. Dark Soulsuses subtler background tracks while the player is traversing the world, but it is the game’s boss themes that make up the bulk ofDark Souls’ stellar soundtrack....

Though she may be small and frail, The Hag is one of the most terrifying killers inDead by Daylight.Jump scaring survivors with her Mud Phantasms, The Hag can teleport around the map at will, seeming to be everywhere at once. RELATED:Dead By Daylight: What Is The Entity? Her power is incredible, but takes significant skill to use. Those that wield it properly can spin a web as grand and lethal as any spider’s, dotting the map with traps and waiting for an unprepared survivor to stumble into a den from which they will never emerge....

Dota 2’s 7.29 update is finally dropping today, bringing the new hero Dawnbreaker with it. After a long wait, many fans are eager to get their hands on the new hero, and with her massive hammer and interesting abilities, Dawnbreaker promises to shake things up inDota 2. On Dawnbreaker’sofficialDota 2hero page, Valve describes the hero as the “most prized warrior amongst the Children’s ancient creations,” and says that she is “the shining herald of the majesty of order and light....

Diving into an adventure or embarking on a quest inDungeons & Dragonscan be one of the most in-depth and interactive storytelling practices in gaming. However, the structure and limitations of the basic rules can oftenholdD&Dplayers backfrom role-playing the exact fantasies they might have had in mind when starting the adventure. One popular way that a Dungeon Master can bridge this gap between what they had in mind for an adventure and what the basic rules ofDungeons & Dragonswill allow in the game world is to turn to Homebrews....

Summary SomeElden Ringfans believe that Shadow of the Erdtree won’t feature Sites of Grace. The upcomingElden RingDLC may instead replace these checkpoints with something else. Elden Ring’s Sites of Graceserve as the game’s equivalent of Bonfires fromDark Souls. Resting at one resets all nearby enemies and allows players to level up, upgrade their flasks, change spell memorization, and mix Wondrous Physick, among other activities. Shadow of the Erdtree May Replace Elden Ring’s Sites of Grace with Miquella’s Runes Following the May 21 debut of theElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreestory trailer, some fans have grown convinced that Sites of Grace won’t be making a return in the upcoming expansion....

Summary 2024 is looking to be a rather busy year forNintendofans. While highly-anticipated titles likeMetroid Prime 4are rumored to releaseat some point next year, there are plenty of games that have been confirmed to come out in 2024 - particularly after the most recent Nintendo Direct. With rumors and speculation swirling about Nintendo’s next console, often referred to as the Switch 2, many gamers have been wondering what the future holds for the famous Japanese gaming titan....

Summary There are some incredibly dark and depressing fantasy action-RPGs out there that bathe themselves in themes of death and despair, butFinal Fantasyisn’t really one of those. WhiletheFinal Fantasyfranchisehas explored its fair share of dark and dramatic themes over the decades, it’s extremely rare for the entire experience to revolve around a heavy tone, andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis the perfect example of that. Essentially theStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Backof theFinal Fantasy 7saga,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthbegins with the heroes on the run from an evil corporation, setting out to defeat an ultimate evil that looks to destroy the whole world - and that’s just the beginning....

Ex-Riot employee Criss Fowler came forward yesterday and accused a former EULeague of Legendsshoutcaster of sexual assault. After an outpour of support, today she identified him as Joe Miller. In the last two weeks, the gaming community has seenwaves of sexual allegationstowards professionals in the industry. These accounts of misconduct, made mostly by women, are geared towards many individuals working within the gaming industry, ranging anywhere from Twitch streamers to game developers....

Back in the aughts, Newgrounds was one of the most popular gaming sites offering many small java games. Even though the site started losing most of its traffic over time, it recently regained fame afterFriday Night Funkin’was uploaded to the website. This rhythm game has raw 2000’s aesthetics, and although the game’s mechanics are not complicated, it is undeniably an addicting game. In a veryScott Pilgrim Vs. The Worldway,Friday Night Funkinis the story of a boy who is just called Boyfriend in the game, who has to win singing battles to go on a date with Girlfriend....

It’s impossible to avoid how prevalent streaming, cloud-based, and subscription services have become across most mediums, including video games. While gamers currently have options betweennumerous robust subscription services, this is a relatively new phenomenon. Precursor services existed, of course, such as Netflix’s original mail-out DVD service, but generally, the technology for high-speed digital subscription services wasn’t as widely available before the last two decades. However, video games have always been rooted in digital technology and so had more potential in creating these types of services much earlier....