Summary Netflix’sWednesdayintroduced a lot of characters in season 1, from a new take on the sarcastic and darkly humorous Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) tomembers of the cliques at Nevermore Academy. While the series focused on Wednesday and her peers, there was a nice balance between younger and more mature characters, from the sheriff in the small town of Jericho to the teachers at the boarding school. When viewers seeWednesdayseason 2, there is one cast member who was updated to a series regular, which suggests more screen time....

Summary FromSoftware has garnered a reputation for crafting games with lush, detailed worlds packed to the brim with comprehensive yet elusive lore, notoriously engaging combat encounters, and peculiar NPCs - all of which began in earnest with the iconicDemon’s Souls. Birthing the beloved Soulsborne gaming genre – while not the only great deed by FromSoftware in the annals of gaming history – was a feat very few have since been able to match in caliber....

Summary A modder is restoring a notable feature that CD Projekt Red removed fromThe Witcher 3while the game was still in development. While the acclaimed open world RPG has no shortage of enjoyable content to keep players busy, mods like these are always nice to see, as they not only preserve pieces of gaming history, but they also give fans ofThe Witcher 3an idea of what could have been had the developers decided to implement the elements of the game they cut from the final product....

In7 Days to Die, there is quite a solid variety of different weapons that can be obtained and used to help yourself survive each day in the zombie-ridden world. Each weapon requires a certain type of ammunition, meaning there is also a range of these items that can be scavenged during your adventures. For this reason, knowing all of the available ammunition types in the game is important, as you will need to make sure you’re fully equipped withfunctioning weapons to protect yourself from enemies....

While Ensemble Studios’Age of Empiresseries may have become a massive sensation within the RTS genre, there is another of its titles that deserves just as much attention. Released back in 2002,Age of Mythologytook that tried-and-true formula to a more mystical and legend-filled era for an experience that truly stood out. Now, 20 years later, the studio is bringing it back in the aptly titledAge of Mythology: Retold. And so far, it does not disappoint....

Summary Fans ofDiablo 4should keep an eye out for August 29, as major news is expected to be released for its big patch 2.0. Players have requested many overhauls toDiablo 4, with highly demanded changes to loot being made back in Season 4. However, there are still many additions that fans have been asking for that haven’t yet been added. The newDiablo 4expansion,Vessel of Hatred, has been seen as crucial to the future of the game....

Quick Links While playingBaldur’s Gate 3,chances are that players will come across some pretty unexplainable and difficult to understand items.Whether players stumble upon themany different Soul Coins in the gameor find the Adamantine Forge and aren’t sure how to work it, there’s a lot to discover.One item that can be found in the Gryforge area of Act 1 is theDevilfoil Mask.These masks can be worn by anyoneand offer the player a unique buff, only known as the Infernal Legion buff....

Summary At some point, while playing7 Days To Die,players will eventually encounter some of the strongest zombies in the game. They’re not only bullet sponges, but they also cause some serious damage and run very fast. Stopping themwill require more than the average bullet to the head, so equipping the best Armor Sets to improve damage output can make a considerable difference. In the long run, players want to go for a balanced build and focus on a couple of attribute trees, even thoughthe game encourages players to level upuntil they unlock everything....

Summary If land allows players to explore in two directions, water adds a whole new vertical dimension to exploration thanks to diving mechanics. Even though not all games make swimming a part of their gameplay, it’s a fun inclusion that can sometimes help mix up the mundane land traversal. And when swimming mechanics are realistic, it just adds to the immersion. But making swimming in video games similar to its real-life counterpart is easier said than done, and most games don’t really make it a priority....

Summary F1 Manager 24has been released with many improvements on previous titles. One notable feature is the “Create A Team” career mode, which enables players to start their very own F1 team andcompete with existing teamsacross a full season. Players can likewise select an existing team and manage them too. One important choice players will need to make in both modes is who they would like to be their drivers....

Summary Borderlands 3has some of the best gameplay in the series, with thetightest gunplay Gearbox has developed by far. But for all the advancements in its map design, character skills, and loot system, the game received a huge amount of fan backlash on launch for taking a major step back from previous entries in the franchise in its writing. While the originalBorderlandshad its fair share of dry, satirical humor, it was still primarily meant as a shooting experience first and foremost, with the plot taking more or less of a backseat to the fun of exploration and gunplay....

Summary To address ongoing cheating issues,Call of Dutydevelopers have introduced a new update forWarzoneandModern Warfare 3. This update includes measures to identify and remove cheaters fromWarzoneandModern Warfare 3matches before they start, reflecting the developers' commitment to improving gameplay. Recently,Call of Dutyfaced significant player criticism due to a rise in cheatingreports, which coincided with the release ofModern Warfare 3on Xbox Game Pass. An issue with Microsoft Store’s identification system caused cheaters using the PC version to appear with an Xbox logo in multiplayer lobbies, aiding them in concealing their cheating activities....

Summary Capcomhas revealed its full Gamescom 2024 lineup. The Japanese company’s plans for the upcoming event incorporate a handful of games, withMonster Hunter Wildsbeing the highlight ofCapcom’s show floor. The2024 edition of Gamescomis scheduled to run from August 21 through 25 at its traditional Koelnmesse venue in Cologne, Germany. Approximately 1,150 exhibitors have so far been confirmed to be partaking in the upcoming convention. The event’s official website has listed Capcom as one of its exhibitors since at least spring 2024....