Summary Strategy games challenge players to plan their moves long-term,considering scenarios where their decisions may succeed or fail. This genre offers a wide range of options, from titles heavily focused on strategy to those with more narrative emphasis. Within this genre,some strategic games also incorporate romance elements. Although not the main focus, this additional mechanic allows players to engage more deeply with the narrative, increasing immersion. In some cases, the romances are so well-developed that following the characters' evolution throughout the story makes the experience even more rewarding....

Valorantcontinues to captivate players with its brilliant fusion of tactical FPS gameplay and diverse agents, each bringing something special to the battlefield. While many have mastered the game’s roster on PC, its arrival on console has introduced a new wave of players who are still getting acquainted with it. Beyond adapting to the game’s mechanics on a controller, the real challenge for console players is identifying the agents andguns best suited for the platform....

Summary Final Fantasyis a staple in the RPG genre, whether players prefer their RPGs to have turn-based or action combat. It has existed for decades and there are more games than one could shake a fist at. It would probably take several months to finish them all without interruption. That’s an astounding thought to consider, but so is this: Which console or portable gaveFinal Fantasyfans the most bang for their buck?...

Quick Links Even before the release ofThe First Descendant, Bunny was already considered by the community as the game’s sweetheart. She’s as cheerful as she is deadly, boasting a fast-paced and electrifying playstyle that’s perfect for gamers who love running circles around their enemies. Despite not being a part ofthe three starter characters inThe First Descendant,Bunny can be obtained pretty early on, and she is very beginner friendly. If you want to use her as your main throughout the main quest, you’ll need to get a better understanding of how she plays and how best to build her up....

Summary The Last of Usis packed full of emotional and heart-wrenching encounters, but one fan believes that Bill’s incomplete chess game revolves around a deep connection he has with another character who appears postmortem. Since the franchise’s debut in 2013, there’s been no shortage of praise for the harrowing narrative found inThe Last of Usalong with its stunning and dark environments filled with unearthly infected who have succumbed to the Cordyceps virus....

Summary A recently registered trademark filed by ZeniMax Media implies thatStarfieldwill follow up Shattered Space with an expansion bearing the name Starborn. Though the team at Bethesda has shied away from revealing any details about Shattered Space beyond its trailer, Todd Howard has assured fans thatStarfieldwould receive more than just one expansion as part of its post-launch support. Despite having a mixed reception at launch,Starfieldshattered Bethesda’s records and, according to the publisher, had 10 million players during its peak, either playing via the Xbox Game Pass or through a purchased copy....

Summary For all of Sonos' success in the audio community, it also receives a decent amount of unfair criticism, regardless of what it does. However, the recent release of their new app has made all those previous comments seem minuscule. What was meant to be a monumental upgrade to the whole Sonos user base turned into a headache that made the basic functionality of the Sonos app unusable. While their recent products like theSonos Ace, Move 2, and Era 300 have made quite a splash in the audio community, Sonos' software has really let them down....

PUBG: Battlegroundsis one of those games that just won’t go away, and that’s due to a few factors working in its favor. Firstly, it is free-to-play, so there is literally no barrier to entry. It is a battle-royale game, which can be exhilarating, given that you are up against around 99 other players. The feeling of being the last man or team standing, A.K.A. winning a chicken dinner, is like no other, which is whyPUBG: Battlegroundsis still one of the most played games seven years later....

Summary Helldivers 2is a third-person shooter that has a heavy focus on players building the perfect load out so they can survive the various missions given to themby Super Earth to fightoff the likes of the horrid Automatons or swarming Terminids. While players may feel that it’s important to only bring along the most powerful weaponry, sometimes it’s far more entertaining to take the more underrated or poorly received weaponry to have a far more entertaining time using them....

Summary AWorld of Warcraftfan recently discovered SpongeBob, his home, and some of his friends hidden under the sea ofThe War Within. This small piece of Bikini Bottom can be found in the Isle of Dorn, the first zone of the newWorld of Warcraftexpansion. The War Withinis officially live, bringing with it new story chapters, Hero Talents, and anincrease to theWorld of Warcraftlevel cap. However, one of the most exciting things in the expansion is Khaz Algar itself – the new continent ofThe War Within, divided into four zones: The Isle of Dorn, The Ringing Deeps, Hallowfall, and Azj-Kahet....

Summary Expeditions: A MudRunner GameandRiders Republicare officially coming toXbox Game Passin September. Microsoft’s subscription service continues to be a tantalizing option for gamers who like to have a large selection of titles to choose from at any time. With three tiers, and a fourth on the way,Xbox Game Passoffers something for nearly everybody. Gamers who want it all can opt for an Ultimate membership; people who like variety but are leery of an expensive monthly subscription can go for Core....

When it was first announced,Zenless Zone Zerowas expected to follow closely in the footsteps ofGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Rail. All three games were developed and published by HoYoverse, and certainly have their fair share of similarities.Genshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Railare especially united by a number of tropes, butZenless Zone Zerohas continued to break the traditions of its predecessors. One of the most notable departures undertaken byZenless Zone Zerois its approach to character design....

Summary A majorCall of Duty: Black Ops 6leak has seemingly revealed nine of the multiplayer maps that players will be battling it out on when the game launches on October 25.Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has yet to provide fans with any in-depth looks at its multiplayer component. So far, the reveals for the game have focused largely on the single-player campaign. TheCall of Duty: Black Ops 6single-player campaignis set in the early 90s, after the events ofBlack OpsCold Warand theBlack Ops 2past timeline mission....