Summary Some players come to action RPGs for different things. For example, someone could be compelled by the gameplay ofFinal Fantasy 15but be let down by the story.Final Fantasy 15does indeed have some incredible combat thanks to players being able to warp around areas using the protagonist’s various weapons. It’s one of the better action gameplay systems in theFinal Fantasyseries. That said, not everyone loves thrilling gameplay. They may simply want to jump into an action RPG for the story and just mash through combat like a chore to get to the next cutscene....

Summary A high-rankingBaldur’s Gate 3developer recently weighed in on the discussion about game prices, stating that “almost all games” are undervalued these days, and that the upcomingGTA 6might introduce a drastic shift in how games are priced. The debate surrounding the retail value of video games has raged on for several years, with many believing that AAA games likeBaldur’s Gate 3(on console at least) are overpriced at $70. The $60 price point for AAA games officially came into action at the outset of the Xbox 360/PS3 console generation....

Summary Elden Ringhasa multitude of weapons types, ranging from cannons and crossbows, to backhand blades and colossal hammers. Choosing the right weapon for one’s particular playstyle is important in any playthrough. The weapon the player chooses will dictate their build, and the game can be much harder if the Tarnished goes in with a bad build. Curved swords don’t weigh too much, but can dish out a good amount of damage for their weight class....

Summary As with most themes, isekai comes in many shapes and sizes, to the point of featuring smaller subgenres. For example,villainess animehave become very popular in recent years; meanwhile, “stuck in a game” shows have been around for nearly isekai’s entire existence. Despite covering quite a few big names,kingdom-building isekai animeis one of the rarer subgenres that, at most, might produce two series per year. While they might not be particularly common, these types of stories tend to leave long-lasting impressions, particularly due to emphasizing their protagonist’s influence on their new world’s political climate rather than just highlighting their physical or magical strength....

Summary Borderlandsisn’t afraid to get weird and chaotic, and as the world of Pandora expands, so does a cast of incredibly fascinating NPCs that elevate theBorderlandsgames to new degrees of fun. Whilst the main focus of theBorderlandsseries has always been on its Vault Hunters, weapons, and the leading villain, sometimes the NPCs that inhabit this world can’t help but steal the show. It would be great if a potentialBorderlands4or anotherBorderlandsspin-off game saw these iconic NPCs lead the charge, or even feature as playable to allow players to immerse themselves in their shoes and relish in what makes them so dangerous, yet so much fun....

Summary Robots already exist in many aspects of life, from remote control toys to factory machines and food delivery vehicles. With technology and artificial intelligence developing at breakneck speeds, concerns about their potential to turn sentient and hostile are also increasing. Featuring robots in video games has therefore become increasingly common, with many iconic mechanical characters existing in the likes ofZelda, Fallout,andBorderlands, to name a few. But when it comes to considering the potential dangerous consequences of advanced technology, horror games do it best....

Quick Links Boulies may not be a household name yet, but the United Kingdom-based chair manufacturer is becoming more known for its comfortable and ergonomic chairs at relatively affordable prices. Although it is not specifically marketed as a gaming chair, the company recently upgraded its well-received EP400 office chair. In this review, we will consider the quality and comfort of this new chair and determine if it is worth the asking price....

Summary Bungiereportedly firedMarathondirector and formerDestinyart director Christopher Barrett after an internal investigation found that he allegedly behaved inappropriately towards at least eight female employees. Barrett was one of the longest tenured employees atBungiebefore his departure from the studio in March 2024, with some of his earliest work dating back to 1999 during development of the originalHalogame. Bungie’sDestiny 2: The Final Shapeexpansionlaunched on June 4, and the subsequent release of the Salvation’s Edge raid on June 7 marked the end ofDestiny’sLight and Darkness saga....

Quick Links It’s always fun when a boss inGenshin Impactis hard enough to get you to stop and build a strategy to be able to beat them. That’s the case with mostNight’s Trial bosses as each one of them has a unique themethat revolves around their kits and mechanics. TakeChimalli’s Shadeas an example. You enter the arena, and you immediately notice there’s water everywhere around the arena. The boss is constantly wet thanks to its Hydro shield, and that’s both its strength and weakness....

Summary Diablo 4has been going through some ups and downs after its full release, but the recent Season 4 and the game’s current season, called Infernal Hordes, combined with a handful of changes, paved the way for the release of the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Now, the game is in the best state it’s ever been, with itemization allowing players to customize their gear for overall better builds, which is something the newly revamped Uniques inDiablo 4’s Infernal Hordeshelp a lot with....

Summary Over its course, Square Enix’s belovedFinal Fantasyfranchise has seen players journey across an impressive range of worlds, each distinct in its own ways, but always containing many ofFF’s recognizable hallmarks. Though its earliest entries were steeped in well-worn medieval flavor, asFinal Fantasyevolved, it incorporated other elements outside these, as seen inFF7’s dystopian steampunk design orFinal Fantasy 8’s heavily sci-fi and post-apocalyptic elements. Among its relatively more recent diversions from classic genre norms, in 2016,Final Fantasy 15featured a modern bentto its world and narrative, fused with some of the familiar sword and sorcery inclusions....

Summary Fortnitefans are always looking for the drop locations that give them the best loot in a match, and it seems like a lot of players think that Doom’s Courtyard has the best risk-to-reward ratio as compared to other POIs in the game. Dropping in a good location is quite crucial in aFortnitematch as it can easily give players a headstart over their opponents, but the game’s evolving map makes it quite difficult for fans to stick to a constant meta....

Summary Game Informerhas announced that it is closing after 33 years of business. Launching in 1991, the magazine has maintained a legacy for putting together some of the most discussed interviews, influential preview coverage, and some of the most impressive looking magazine covers around. Beginning as a magazine distributed by games retailer FuncoLand, GameStop bought the company and absorbed Game Informer in 2000. By the turn of the 2010s, the magazine was recognized as the fifth largest in the United States, beating out giantslike Time Magazineand Sports Illustrated....