Summary While many fans of the genre have been vocal about how there seems to be a current fighting game revival renaissance taking place, the state of what sorts of titles are achieving success and recognition has changed greatly when compared to decades past.Tekkenstands as the sole 3D fighter offering of the most popular titles, while several 2D experiences with modern visuals have managed to begin dominating once again. Some players of one of the mostprolific fighting franchisesto ever make its mark,Soulcalibur, may be shocked to see just how far Bandai Namco’s weapon-based fighting game series has fallen....

The First Descendanthas proven to be a bit more popular than some might have initially expected. Though it was panned for its generic looter-shooter art style, story, and gameplay ahead of its full release, its strong shooting mechanics and high-fidelity graphics helped it kick-start its live-service journey. Having said that,The First Descendantisn’t without its issues, and among the most prominent, predictably, is its implementation of in-game purchases. As a free-to-play game,The First Descendant’s inclusion of microtransactions shouldn’t come as a surprise to anybody....

Summary Microsoft had some disappointing news for fans looking forward to the release of the first-person RPGAvowed, in the form of a release date adjustment. The news comes ahead of a planned livestream event forAvowedthat would have revealed new footage and details from the Obsidian Entertainment-developed title. Avowedhas captured attention and anticipation from RPG fans since its announcement in 2020, owing partly to the fact that it’s a new game from renowed developer Obsidian Entertainment, creators ofFallout New Vegasand the popularPillars of Eternitytitles....

Summary XDefiantconfirms upcoming changes to the Spiderbot ability for the DedSec faction, as the little robot is currently difficult to counter in its current state. It’s been an active few months forXDefiant, which finally launched at the end of May after a turbulent development cycle. The free to play shooter was seemingly worth the wait, however, as Ubisoft’s arena shooter quickly went on to attract over 11 million players at the end of June....

Summary In advance of the season 1 arrival on July 2,XDefiantreveals the full patch notes and content coming to the game. Following what was a lengthier than expected development period, Ubisoft’s online arena style shooterXDefiantlaunched in May to massive numbers. During the past month, players were able to check out all that the game had to offer during its constantly evolving preseason period. As a live-service title,XDefiantaims to constantly remain fresh with new content and updates which continue to fix issues and keep the gameplay feeling smooth....

Summary Smoothie Shops will be an important part ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.Nintendo has plenty of upcoming games slated for the end of 2024, and one of the titles players are most excited about isThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.What seems to be this game’s defining trait is that it will deliver on making Zelda playable in a mainline title, something that players have been requesting of Nintendo for a very long time....

Summary The 2021 Game of the Year award winner,It Takes Two, originated from a “darker” game concept as per developer Hazelight Studios. TheIt Takes Twocreator spilled the beans in the buildup to the studio’s 10th anniversary in November. It Takes Twois the second game by indie developer Hazelight Studios, which came out on July 10, 2025. The co-op platformer garnered impressive scores from critics and raced past sales milestones after launch....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is a title that can throw players deep into the role-playing game rabbit hole. Once gamers have tasted the elixir, they will always want more. But what should they choose? There are hundreds ofmassive games out there, each potentially taking hundreds of hours to complete. Choosing the wrong title could waste crucial hours that players could have better spent on another game or finally doing the week’s laundry....

Summary When a LEGOHorizonvideo game was first rumored back in May, many fans found the idea of a collaboration between the two a bit odd. While the LEGOHorizonTall Neck set is undoubtedly one of LEGO’s best gaming-related products, it didn’t do much to convince fans that an entire video game based on that crossover idea could work. But uponLEGO Horizon Adventures’announcement at Summer Game Fest, that concept felt a lot stronger, and the game’s initial previews further cemented that feeling....

Summary If you can’t decide between a higher refresh rate or 4K resolution, Alienware’s new gaming monitor will make things far easier.Dell’s flagship gaming brandhas announced a new gaming monitor, the Alienware AW2725QF, that can seamlessly switch between 4K at 180Hz mode for high visual fidelity and 1080p at 360Hz for fast, smoother visuals, giving gamers the ultimate flexibility. While most 4K gaming monitors also support lower resolutions, dropping the resolution to 1080p often limits you to the same refresh rate....

Summary A brand-newSkyrimmod has been released, adding a detailed creature compendium that gives players important information about the monsters they face. While many RPGs have this kind of creature compendium, this was an area in whichSkyrimwas lacking until now. Later this year,Skyrimwill turn 13 years old. Despite this, the game’s modding scene is arguably as active as ever, with hundreds of new mods being uploaded online monthly, changingSkyrimin a ton of interesting ways....

Summary There is a vast number of titles to choose from in the free-to-play space, butGenshin Impactis definitely one of the most popular in recent years.Genshin Impactand its focus on four-person party elemental combat has garnered an impressive daily player count of 10 million. Since the game launched back in 2020, there have been a variety of updates that have come to the open-world RPG, and an upcoming live event is about to reveal how that growth will continue....

Quick Links Getting your hands on vegetables is necessary to maintain your character’s health and progress inOnce Human. Many vegetables, like Beets,Potato, andCabbage, are used in various recipes and can be consumed directly. As such, knowing where to find these items efficiently can save you time and help you cooknutritious meals inOnce Human. This guide will walk you through the various locations to acquire these vegetables in the game. Read on to learn more....