The tentacled Impaler is not the only new Terminid enemy to arrive inHelldivers 2. The dreadedChargerhas undergone a strange mutation to produce a Spore Charger with the same heavily armored body, but which is covered with spores. Released as part of themassive Escalation of Freedom patch, Spore Chargers are a new Terminid breed that sneaks up on you while shrouded in a thick cloud of spores. To win the galactic war for Super Earth, you need to know how to beat them inHelldivers 2....

Summary After rumors about Rappa came out, a newHonkai: Star Railleak revealed the character’s unique movement ability.Honkai: Star Railoften introduces new characters and features to ensure that fans have a fun experience in every update. Recently,Honkai: Star Railleaks revealed that a new character named Rappamight be debuting in Version 2.6. Her star level, element, and Path are still unknown, but based on leaked information about her ability kit, she can allegedly deal AoE damage and ignore enemy weaknesses....

Summary Horizon Zero Dawnadded yet another inventive and exciting original property to PlayStation’s catalog when it released in 2017. Aloy’s adventure through post-apocalyptic America offered both an inventive story and thrilling gameplay, all set in an open world rife with mysteries to uncover. InHorizon Forbidden West, developer Guerrilla Games considerably expanded on the foundation it laid withZero Dawn. From its impressive graphical overhaul to the density of its titular setting,Horizon Forbidden Westdid just about everything a sequel should, especially when it comes to making gameplay feel distinct from its predecessor....

Quick Links Mafia: Definitive Editionis a remastered version of a certified cult classic. TheMafiaseries has always strived for a more realistic and grounded style than other open-world games. You have to drive carefully to avoid the police’s attention. Bullets can end your mission in a flash and cars quickly get destroyed. It’s this attention to detail that fans of the series enjoy. There are a few achievements that are easy to miss....

Summary Having a great gaming headset is a necessity for most players, especially those who want to truly immerse themselves in new worlds or coordinate strategic attacks with teammates. Recent and upcomingimprovements to audio equipmenthave led to a plethora of high-quality headsets being made available at increasingly affordable prices. While many are seriously impressive, it’s often still a bit of a gamble when lookingat budget wireless gaming headsets. At the same time, it’s easy for entry-level headsets to surprise users if they invest in a good design and powerful specs....

Quick Links Luciana Auxesis Theodoro de Montefio, or simply Lucy or Lady Lucy, is a Fire-Support Agent who belongs to the Sons of Calydon faction. InZenless Zone Zero1.0, the only other member of this group is Piper, anAnomaly character inZZZ. Luciana de Montefio is an A-Rank character, which means players don’t have to wait for aspecialZenless Zone Zerobannerto get her. In battle, she has three guard boars at her side that are cleverly named Grassy, Woody, and Bricky, a reference to the three little pigs' fairy tales....

Summary Leading the June 2024 Nintendo Direct was the announcement ofMario and Luigi: Brothership, an original title in theMario and Luigiseries after nine years without any. The last brand-new game in the franchise was an underwhelming crossover with the then-flaggingPaper Mariofranchise, followed by two remakes released to a fanbase that had been waiting years for a proper sequel. Developer AlphaDream’s subsequent shutdown was unfortunate but made a sad amount of sense with how things were going....

Summary Marvel Rivals' numerous early-access epochs have been going over decently well, but there are some reasons for concern popping up already. The monetization currently available forMarvel Rivals' is all too reminiscent of another recent blunder in the industry. Battle passes are under more and more scrutiny. Just recently, the proposedchanges toApex Legends' battle pass(which would remove the playerbase’s ability to buy the pass with in-game currency) saw incredible backlash, so much so that Respawn reversed the worst of these changes....

Summary AMinecraftplayer with an eye for geography has created an immensely detailed scale replica of the state of Mississippi within the game, complete with major landmarks and natural features. The project was seemingly massive, with theMinecraftmap being seemingly true to what the real-world region looks like. Whether it’s a giant castle ora scale model of the Eiffel Tower built entirely inMinecraft,the massively popular survival game is no stranger to impressive builds or other creative projects from players willing to sink hundreds of hours into the game....

Summary The excitement surroundingNBA 2K25shows new updates and changes to the annual basketball game. A common complaint is thatNBA 2Kdoesn’t upgrade the game enough from year to year, with things often staying the same. However, there are already some fun new twists to the game, including badges being a little different this year. NBA 2K25will continue the badge system of special attributes or strengths for players in different areas of the game....

Summary Wednesdayseason 1 reminded Addams Family fans that there are endless possibilities with this darkly funny franchise. While the Goth character Wednesday Addams always got the spotlight in the popular ’90s movies, theNetflixseries showsa new side of the character investigating a shocking set of mysteries at a mysterious boarding school. There are a lot of things to love about season 1, including the strange environment that Wednesday finds herself in along with the interesting characters she meets....

Summary Silent Hill 2 Remake’s release is edging ever closer. Set for launch on June 21, 2025, Konami and Bloober Team’s modern reworking of the classic 2001 psychological horror title has been eagerly awaited since its official confirmation in 2022.Silent Hill 2 Remakehas a big task in front of it, as the original is often touted as the best in the franchise and one of the greatest entries in the genre overall....

Summary As players explore the islands ofPalworld, they will eventually run into powerful enemy factions. As threatening as they can be, they provide the game’s overworld with life, ensuring they liven up the environments they inhabit.Palworld’s major Sakurajima updatehas brought in the new Moonflowers, an interesting faction that brings quite a challenge and an air of mystery regarding their circumstances. Although many may have already encountered them, some may be pleased to know there is more to them than just being worthy adversaries on the game’s new Sakurajima island....