Summary While most of FromSoftware’s games in the last decade or so have followed the same general action-RPG formula, each one has brought something distinct and new to the table.Dark Soulsbrought an interconnected world,Bloodbornebrought trick weapons and a Gothic theme, andElden Ringbrought an open-world.Sekiro: Shadows Die Twiceis no different, bringing its own wealth of unique mechanics and features to separate it from the rest of FromSoft’s library. From its defining Posture system to its more fluid traversal,Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicestill stands apart from its FromSoftware predecessors and successors in a few major ways, and it’s these features that have fans begging the developer for a sequel....

Summary Activision has given fans a sneak peek at the nextCall of Duty: Warzonemap, which is now confirmed to be called Area 99. Details surrounding the upcoming map are sparse, but the studio has announced that a full reveal forCall of Duty: Warzone’s Area 99 map will take place at COD Next on August 28. Following thereveal ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6earlier this year, the upcoming COD Next event is set to showcase plenty of details surrounding the upcoming shooter and its integration withCall of Duty: Warzone....

Alan Wake 2is approaching its first anniversary this Fall, and developer Remedy Entertainment has an exciting piece of content planned for around the same time.Alan Wake 2was hailed upon release as one of the most engrossing horror titles of 2023, and perhaps Remedy’s most accomplished game to date. With the Remedy Connected Universe uniting the studio’s properties within a common world, the forthcoming DLC forAlan Wake 2, The Lake House, will likely serve as the next building block for it....

Quick Links Nor has three armor slots players can use inFlintlock: The Siege Of Dawn: Helmets, Pauldrons, and Gauntlets. There are various armor sets that players can find the pieces of, and there is no restriction on how to mix and match each armor type. Despite being armor, equipping a piece of armor will give Nor a boost depending on what is equipped, with these bonuses ranging from increased damage to fast bullet charging....

Summary TheLord of the Ringsfranchise has brought some exciting games to life, and Amazon is currently offering some of these adaptations for free. In honor of Season 2 ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, launching on August 29, three popularLord of the Ringsgames –Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor,LEGO The Lord of the Rings, andMiddle-earth: Shadow of War– will be available for a limited time. The Rings of Poweris one of the latest live action adaptations of J....

Summary While many fans are yet to seeBatman: Caped Crusaderfor themselves, the reviews are in and while they’re green across the board, there’s one unfortunate reservation noted that might make the experience less enjoyable for fans of what came before it. Batmanhas been the headliner for the most successful comic book company since its inception, with the initials of the character’sDetective Comicstitle becoming the brand identity ever since. As such, the Dark Knight has been the focus of several adaptations in all forms of media, including live-action films & shows, manga & anime titles, video games and more....

Summary With the post-launch support forBattlefield 2042coming to an end, it is fair to say that the title’s legacy is one of many ups and downs. While the game undoubtedly did well to rebuild its reputation through consistent updates over the years, the massive high-profile controversies that it faced closer to its release have been hard to fully shake off. It was clear from the outset thatBattlefield 2042was going to be very different from the titles that came before it, with its semi-futuristic setting and complete lack of a single-player campaign being quite unique compared to the wider franchise....

Summary Daily Ops are a great way forplayers to earn XP, plenty of ammo, some nice rewards, and even some rare items. Every day, the enemies, mutations, and locations will change, but the core objective remains the same; complete the Daily Operation as fast as possible. It doesn’t matter whether it’s Decryption or Uplink, players need to work fast to try and complete the Daily Operation in less than 8 minutes....

Summary Platformersare one of the purest forms of video gaming, testing gamers' skills against a myriad of preset challenges. They provide numerous gauntlets that a player will need to use their reflexes alone to overcome during their first attempt and then the application of their memory skills for subsequent runs. While playing a platformer solo can be a true test of skill for speedrunners, some gamers just want to have fun with friends who are sitting next to them....

Summary Introduced in thePokemon X and Yseries of games, Mega Evolution changed thePokemonmeta with newly evolved forms of pocket monsters such as Mewtwo and Charizard. Due to the popularity of Mega Evolution, the gimmick will make a return inPokemon Legends: Z-A, which follows the history of the Kalos region’s capital, Lumiose City. While only selectPokemoncan Mega Evolve, the process enables Pokemon to learn new abilities, such as Mega Venusaur’s fire-resistant ability, ‘Thick Fat,’ or Mega Rayquaza’s ‘Delta Stream’ power....

Summary There are a lot of things players expect whendiving into an RPGfor the first time: character customization, stats to distribute, skills to unlock, and loads of items to collect. Adventurers spend the majority of their time gaining the strength to overcome increasingly difficult challenges and encounters, eventually taking their avatars to god-like levels of power. Despite this formula, however, there are some titles that tone down or outright forego one crucial aspect of the genre:boss fights....

Summary Thrusting Swordsare arguablythe best weapon type inElden Ringbecause of their fast attack speed, piercingattack type, and ability to counterattack. The quick attack speed of these weapons synergizeswith their piercing attacks, giving the player an easy way to counter-attack. This maneuver usually requires precise timing to execute without taking any damage. Most of these swords have good range, and they have the ability to feint, where players can dodge in the middle of their charged attack, letting them abandon an attack if they realize that it is too dangerous to proceed with it....

Summary Call of Dutyhas been at the forefront of the first-person shooter genre since 2003. The franchise’s exploration of real war scenarios and action-packed combat has made it one of the most notable video game franchises of the 21st century. As theCall of Dutygames have evolved since its first entry, the franchise has made online multiplayer the heart of each new chapter. Online multiplayer has now become synonymous with theCall of Dutyname, and having strong matchmaking is essential to its success....