Summary Epic Games has acknowledged issues keeping certainFortniteplayers from completing the game’s newPirates of the Caribbeanevent, announcing a minor change to the new pass.Fortnite’s special, limited-time crossover with Disney’s swashbucklingPirates of the Caribbeanfranchise has been incredibly popular and allows players to unlock several pirate-themed items, though a bug has halted progress for someFortniteplayers. Fortnitecontinues to dominate both the free-to-play and battle royale scenes, thanks in large part to its long list of collaborations and crossovers....

Quick Links The periodization of Westerosi history can be roughly classified into the Dawn Age, the Age of Heroes, the Coming of the Andals, the Age of Valyria, the Seven Kingdoms, the Targaryen Dynasty, their fall and King Robert’s Reign. HBO’sGame of Thronesuniverse has covered a bit of ground on the Age of Valyria, the Seven Kingdoms, the Targaryen Dynasty, the Fall of the Dragons, King Robert’s Reign through the two TV adaptations that focus on the Targaryen dynasty, and the time after King Robert’s Reign....

Summary A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed an interesting feature for Version 4.8 that will make it much easier for players to take captivating screenshots. Developer HoYoverse has already confirmed the arrival of a new five-star character forGenshin Impact4.8, the long-awaited Fontaine perfumer Emilie. While roster additions remain the main focus of each update,Genshin Impactfrequently releases new QoL improvements and graphics updates. One of the recent announcements confirmed that update 5.0 will introduce a large visual update that will raise device performance requirements....

Spoilers ahead for 2018’sGod of War. Summary 2018’sGod of Warends with a definitive bang, leaving players desperate for more. In many ways,God of War Ragnarokdelivers on this narrative promise, providing players with a tale that is as satisfying as it is unexpected. That said,God of War’s twist ending may have more fruit to bear. After Kratos and Atreus' long journey at the end ofGod of War2018, it’s revealed via a prophecy that Atreus is, in fact, Loki of Norse myth....

Summary Roguelikes are among some of the most challenging games in history, with the genre’s difficulty trend only having genres likesoulslikesfor competition. While there may be countless great roguelike games on the PlayStation 5, players who are looking for those with difficulty can still find a challenge for themselves on the latest generation of the Sony console. While the PlayStation 5 may be praised for allowing roguelike titles to have receptive combat that allows players to quickly dodge out the way of attacks or make fast decisions, these roguelike titles are by far the hardest on the console, ranked using GameFAQs ratings....

Summary Arrowhead Studios CCO Johan Pilestedt has responded toHelldivers 2fans who continue to request a review bomb cape be added to the game, stating that the studio is waiting for “region conclusion” before the cosmetic item is released.Helldivers 2was review-bombed en masse back in May and fans have been waiting for a commemorative cape ever since, but it looks like they might have to wait a little longer. PlayStation found itself in hot water with fans earlier this year when it announced a majoraccount-linking change forHelldivers 2on PC....

Starting back in 2003 withMonster Attack—a PS2 title released as part of D3’sSimpleseries of low-cost arcade action games—the Earth Defense Force franchise’s debut title immediately caught gamers' attention due to its unique gameplay and surprising scope. Combined with the game’s budget price tag,Monster Attackrapidly became one of thePS2’s most beloved hidden gems. With the releases that followed and the scope and quality of the franchise ever-increasing, theEarth Defense Forceseries rapidly achieved cult-classic status....

Summary Helldivers 2is full of tools for players to use in their fight for galactic freedom and managed democracy. After numerous hours of repeated missions and experimentations, some have crafted the best personal builds to help them fulfill Super Earth’s cause. Although players have many different equipment options, some can be considered so powerful that they would be more of a hindrance than a benefit. A particularstratagem inHelldivers 2is well-known for being one, but the game’s upcoming major update may just change its perceived value among the community....

Summary Hollow Knight: Silksongfans have had to endure an infamously long wait. The hotly anticipated sequel was first revealed in 2019, and any news from Team Cherry has been very sparse ever since. Updates almost never come during major showcases, leaving fans largely in the dark to this very day. Though other games may have had similar waits before their release, one concerning factor heavily distinguishesHollow Knight: Silksongfrom its peers, and that’s the fear that the game is in development hell and could be canceled....

Summary A new leak fromHonkai: Star Railis presenting plenty of details about the game’s upcoming Version 2.6 update, currently expected to launch sometime in October. The massively popular sci-fi RPG has offered plenty for fans to do following the release of its newest world of Penacony earlier this year. HoYoverse has added multiplenew permanent game modes toStar Railthroughout the year, including Apocalyptic Shadow and Divergent Universe among others. Now, leaks are hinting at what one of the game’s next updates will bring....

The world ofHonkai: Star Railholds many secrets that players can discover while exploring. In Penacony, which is one of the biggest maps inHonkai: Star Railso far, a neat Easter egg that players can find is a purchasable television that they can bring to the Astral Express. The television set is the same one that the Trailblazer uses to transform into Brother Hanu and enter the Hanu’s Adventure mini-game to acquire a special chest....

Quick Links Surviving the harsh environments and fighting Deviants inOnce Humanis not easy. you’re able to feel vulnerable and isolated at times, especially while protecting your territory from constant threats. But what if you can have a companion that could defend your base while you focus on other tasks? This is where theNutcrackerDeviant comes into play. It is a deviant that can help you with protecting your base. This guide will walk you through how to obtain the Nutcracker Deviant and use it effectively to keep your territory safe and secure....

Quick Links When you first start playingBlack Myth: Wukong, you only have access to a limited number of skills, namely Foundation, Staff Stances, and Mysticism. Within theFoundationskill tree, you’ll findMartial Arts, a set of skills that mainly focuses on enhancing the Destined One’s combat abilities. you may unlock these skills byspending Sparksin this tree. One of the first Martial Arts abilities you’ll unlock isPunishing Downpour. Punishing Downpour is a must-have skill for players who prefer a light attack-focused playstyle and want to amplify their light attack combos....