Summary The last two mainline installments in theFinal Fantasyfranchise,FF15andFF16, offer very unique takes on the series' classic formula.Final Fantasy 15is set in a modern world with high fantasy elements, and the adventures of a prince and his band of friends on their quest to reclaim one of their countries' valuable possessions from an enemy nation.Final Fantasy 16, on the other hand, takes place in a dark, medieval-inspired world and chronicles the story of a man who sets out for revenge after being betrayed and subjected to a tragic event....

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnis an upcoming Souls-lite game that blends the challenging, methodicalcombat design of Souls gameswith more traditional RPG features, like difficulty options. Furthermore, players won’t just be swinging swords and dodge rolling; they’ll have numerous skills to choose from and gear sets to equip that have some game-changing interactions. Uncovering synergies that mesh with a preferred playstyle is one of the most fun parts of an action RPG, and sinceFlintlockis by no means a walk in the park, players will want to consider every advantage when devising their build....

Summary SomeFortniteplayers want the Tesla Cybertruck gone, and they’re willing to take drastic measures.Fortnitehas been dominating the gaming space for the better part of a decade now, and although it stumbled a little bit initially, Epic Games' decision to double down on the battle royale format and consistently implement attention-grabbing updates and features has created an appeal that has often left some of the game’s competitors overshadowed. Fortnitehas been doing collaborations quite consistently, and many gamers have been excited about each one....

Summary Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis a rather impressive DLC, expandingElden Ring’s already massive and complex world with an entirely new map to explore. With these new environments have come a number of new weapons, includingweapon types that aren’t inElden Ring’s base game, greatly broadening build potential and keeping combat feeling fresher than ever. Build experimentation in FromSoftware’s Soulslikes has always been an interesting subject. In a game likeSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, there is virtually no build variety, as combat is designed around a single playstyle;Bloodborneoffers a bit more freedom, but the variety is still a bit constrained due to its commitment to fast-paced and aggressive combat....

Logitech G502 X Plus One of the most popular high-end gaming mice from Logitech is now selling at the lowest Amazon price all year. Grab the latest iteration of the iconic G502 with the familiar ergonomic design and new and improved technology. The G502 X Plus comes with Lightspeed wireless, fast hybrid switches, and an incredibly accurate Hero 25K sensor. PC gamers can now acquire one of the most popular Logitech gaming mice on Amazon at a major discount, thanks to a limited-time deal onLogitech G502 X Plus....

Summary Helldivers 2has a long way to go before the playing field between players and the enemies of managed democracy would ever be leveled. Still, one specific change could be a great step in this direction forHelldivers 2without tipping the scales too much in the players’ favor. By rebalancing the amount of damage that players take from headshots,Helldivers 2could eliminate a lot of the frustration from undeserved player deaths. While entirely removing the possibility of headshots being able to one-shot players might be a little overkill, there are ultimately several ways to go about this balancing change toHelldivers 2in future updatesthat could do away with the controversial nature of those pesky headshots....

Summary One of the coolest aspects ofHelldivers 2is getting to upgrade the Super Destroyer over time. By collecting samples in-mission, players can upgrade their ships andsubsequently improve their Helldiver’s stratagemsin various ways, including improved cooldown times, top increased damage, larger explosions, and more. While collecting samples is easy enough, the costs for some of the later upgrades are pretty steep for all but the most hardcore players, making them excellent incentives to keep most players engaged with the game in the long term....

Quick Links Summary Rhaenyra Targaryen has had a couple of rough weeks inHouse of the Dragon.After weeks of going back and forth, and irking her council due to her inaction, she raises an army in the penultimate episode off. Her husband, Daemon, does not stand beside her in the initial phase of the war. Instead, he leaves for Harrenhal after orchestratingthe Blood and Cheese plot, and remains there for most of the season....

Summary Concord, despite still being in its playtesting phase, has already made waves in the gaming world with its character vignettes and unique roster of Freegunners. Firewalk Studio’s hero-shooter, set to release on August 23, stands out for several reasons, most notablyConcord’s choice to forgo the controversial battle pass system often disparaged in similar games. Although the $40 base price might deter some, this PC and PS5 exclusive already shows great promise with its unique customization features....

Quick Links The Black Bear Guai serves as the final challenge in chapter 1 ofBlack Myth: Wukong. The True form of the Black Wind King, the Blay Bear Guai is a massive bear with command over flames that retains the black wind attacks utilized by his previous form. He will face off with the Destined One at the peak of the mountain, in a final effort to guard the Relic that rests there....

Goat Simulator 3players who are hoping to complete the Multiverse of Nonsense expansion will need to cause chaos and instability tounlock new interdimensional rifts. The best way to accomplish this is by completing events, with each of the DLC’s three main areas having plenty for players to choose from. Much likethe Goofville areabefore it, Goatroit has eleven events: 8 regular and three secret. The regular events will show up on the player’s map once they’ve synchronized with the region’s Goat Tower, but to trigger all of the secret events in Goatroit, players will first need to meet certain unlock requirements....

Since its release in 2017,Fortnitehas allowed players to purchase exciting cosmetics from the in-game Item Shop. Now, after 7 years, players can finally purchase the in-game items they want without accessing the game. This is perfect for theFortnitefans out there who currently cannot access the game, but don’t want to miss out on quickly released cosmetics like emotes and new collabs. Fortnitealways provides players with new skinsand emotes, so it’s no surprise that those who don’t exactly want to log in at specific times to check are looking for alternate methods....

Summary The developers behindInzoihave revealed plans to port the game to Xbox and the PS5, albeit without a concrete release date. The current era of life simulation games has been nothing short of colorful. With the cancelation ofLife By You,Paralivesslated for Early Access in 2025, andThe Sims 5being in development, the genre has perhaps never had this amount of competition before. However, perhaps the most promising of the bunch may end up beingInzoi, developed byKraftonon Unreal Engine 5....