Summary TheSteamcommunity has been left baffled after a fellow user shared a rather bizarre glitch that causes the total hours of playtime in a game to decrease whenever they play it. While rare, it’s not completely unheard of forSteamto experience a visual glitch now and then, but there’s one reason why this specific glitch could be unfortunate for Valve. Since its release all the way back in 2003, Steamhas remained one of the most popular digital storefronts for PC gamers....

Summary The fate of the nextSuper Smash Bros.game is somewhat up in the air, and is even somewhat hampered by the success of its predecessor.Super Smash Bros. Ultimatepulled off an incredible feat with “Everyone Is Here”, and a future title isn’t likely to perfectly recreate that effect. However, one franchise has plenty of reason to return, and even more potential if it does. Sora fromKingdom Heartswas thelast character to joinSuper Smash Bros....

Summary Tales of the Shirepromises to bring a new cozy take onThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise, as players will get to step into the role of their own custom Hobbit. WithTales of the Shire, players partake in everyday Hobbit life. From cooking to fishing, and even decorating one’s own Hobbit hole,Tales of the Shireseems to be a promising addition to the cozy genre. One of the most exciting aspects ofTales of the Shireis that it will offer a never-before-seen look at Hobbit society....

Summary With its first season airing in October 2018,theThat Time I GotReincarnated As A Slimeserieshas since thenportrayed many characters alongside RimuruTempest. Some characters have grown to be his adversaries and have experienced downfalls as they confront the reincarnated slime, while others have grown with Rimuru and become his most trusted aides. Ranga, a now Tempest star wolf and trusted aide of Rimuru Tempest, wasn’t always by his master’s side. To become one of Rimuru’s most trusted aides, Ranga has stayed by his side through countless troubles and has evolved accordingly so that his strength will continue to be useful to Rimuru....

Summary Once Humanis an intriguingsurvival gamethat takes many common gameplay features from other successful games and attempts to meld them into a unified whole. This is something the game generally achieves, with a few exceptions, such as the mismatch of graphical styles, and gameplay mechanics that have little use.Bowsfit into this last category, unfortunately. There are only four bows available to players in thishorror survival shooter, and this is the first clue that bows, in general, are pretty lackluster inOnce Human....

One Piecewas conceived as a manga in 1997 and the anime began in 1999. Both adaptations are still going strong with seemingly no end in sight. There have been other media as well, like video games, most of which have never left Japan. It’s kind of like theDragon Questsituation. Dragon Questwas always more popular in Japan andFinal Fantasywas the bigger hit in the West. For anime,One Piecedidn’t really catch on the same way thatNarutoorDragon Ball Zdid which meant less incentive for companies to market secondary products over here like games....

Summary A fan of Amazon’s hit superhero satire showThe Boysshared theirDestiny 2build inspired by Soldier Boy. The build was achieved thanks to a variety of different shaders and armor pieces, some of which may be harder to acquire than others. While not quite a one-to-one recreation, the player managed to get as close as possible to playing as a character fromThe BoysinDestiny 2. WhileDestiny 2is often lauded for its satisfying gunplay, stunning visuals, and challenging boss fights, the game also gives players an incredible amount of freedom to create, design, and tailor their character to their own specific play style....

Summary Super Smash Bros. 64let gamers play as Pikachu or Jigglypuff, but according to Masahiro Sakurai, Jigglypuff almost didn’t make the cut. In the pink Pokemon’s stead, a different pink Pokemon would have taken theirSuper Smash Bros.spot. Super Smash Bros.has tons of Pokemonin it these days, with the games adding additional Pokemon starting with Melee. From the start, additional Pokemon have been present in the form of assists and stage hazards, but Pikachu and Jigglypuff were there from the get-go....

Summary July was an incredible time for the video game industry, with 20 games rising to the top of the charts during the action-packed month. The latest report details the top 20 best-selling games in July, with severalworld-renowned franchises likeCall of Duty,UFC, andTekkenall charting. However, this list also includes a few unexpected titles, with Nintendo making the list on multiple occasions. The summer of 2024 has undoubtedly been an incredible time for the video game industry, with gamers getting updates on a variety of exciting projects....

Summary Leading streaming platformTwitchhas issued a statement regarding its decision to lift the ban on former President Donald Trump. Trump’sTwitchchannel was recently reinstated after being banned for a significant period of over three years and five months. The Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch often makes headlines for banning streamers, including top names like Amouranth, Nickmercs, and Kai Cenat, but it also sometimes faces criticism for inconsistent rule enforcement. Trump’s Twitch channel, which was primarily used to broadcast his rallies, received a temporary ban in 2020 for a couple of weeks....

Quick Links The Mantis Ant is the very first major boss inVisions of Manaand offers a different flavor of combat than fighting against hordes of smaller enemies in the Aery Passage and the starting region. While the Mantis Ant isn’t particularly difficult, it offers a challengeif faced on the Hard difficulty setting, especially if players haven’t optimized the build and Elemental Plot for Val and Careena. Best Party Composition For Mantis Ant Fight At this point in the game, Val is very much the stronger of the two characters and will deal the most damage to the Mantis Ant....

Summary The Year One roadmap for Saber Interactive’sWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2has just been unveiled.Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2is set to launch on September 9, with those who purchased the title’s special editions being given the opportunity to play a few days ahead of the public. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2is the long-awaited sequel to Relic Entertainment’s beloved third-person shooter from 2011. Like its predecessor,Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2will feature several game modesand provide players with the freedom to customize their genetically enhanced super soldiers seemingly regardless of their loyalty to the Imperium of Man....

Quick Links World of Warcraft: The War Withinis shaping up to be one of thebiggest expansions for the MMOin quite some time, and getting started in this hyped-up first part of the Worldsoul Saga might feel daunting for players returning to the game after some time. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to figuring out what todo first inThe War Within, especially with all of the new features in the MMO, and preparations that should be made for endgame....