Summary Xur has returned again toDestiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. Following a tough and tumultuous week, Bungie is moving forward withDestiny 2, releasing the annual Solstice event for players to check out, as well asteasing the future of theDestinyfranchise. A new Twitter post revealed the studio is making plans to let fans know about the future ofDestinyand the next “multi-year journey” in the near future....

Summary Dragon’s Dogma 2developer Capcom has shipped out another update for the game, adding quality-of-life additions to in-game storage, new setting options, and a series of bug fixes. This also marks the second timeDragon’s Dogma 2has received an update in the span of a month. ThepreviousDragon’s Dogma 2patch, which was rolled out on May 31, brought a significant upgrade to the player’s storage, bumping up the maximum limit by three times....

At first glance, Marika appears to be a loved and benevolent queen, protecting the people of The Lands Between before losing herself to grief from Godwyn’s death. This perspective slowly changes as players progress throughElden Ring, uncovering atrocities beyond reason and mountains of corpses that she left in her wake. She did it all in the name of herGolden Order. Several acts are also revealed in theShadow of the ErdreeDLC, showcasing the extent of Marika’s hatred for her enemies and how far she goes to suppress her misdeeds....

Summary For decades, theAnimal Crossingseries has captivated players with its charming characters, endless customization and item options, and relaxing gameplay. Its comfy blend of social simulation and creativity has made it beloved by players from around the world. As each new release evolves and builds on the success of former games, itsAnimal Crossingfans are left wonderinghow the next installment sets the bar higher. While players patiently wait, it brings to mind what can be improved and added to make the franchise more immersive and even better than before....

Summary Final Fantasyis a video game series that needs no introduction. After Square decided to incorporate elements of D&D with a twist of their own, 1987 saw the release of the firstFinal Fantasygame that was a massive commercial hit and paved the way for this company to become one of the biggest players in the video game industry. With the advent of the PlayStation and its improved hardware, Squaresoft poured their heart and soul into the development ofFinal Fantasy 7, and the rest is history....

Quick Links Players who want to unlock every item available in theFortniteCursed Sails Pass will have to complete as many Pirate Code Quests as they can before theend of thePirates of the Caribbeanevent. The sixth stage of the Pirate Code Quests requires players to defeat a dueling character on the Battle Royale island using a pistol or a melee weapon. There’s no doubt that this quest has specific requirements that make it much harder to complete, but this guide will tell players what they need to know in order to finish it in no time....

In the 2024 Xbox Showcase, The Coalition unveiled the next entry in theGears of Warfranchise:Gears of War: E-Day. It was confirmed thatE-Dayis not a spinoff likeGears of War: JudgmentorGears Tacticsbut rather the next mainline entry in theGears of Warseries. As its title suggests,E-Dayis a prequel set 14 years before the firstGears of Warand will focus on Emergence Day, the beginning of the Locust War on Sera. Despite fans' excitement with a return to the classic duo of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago,Gears of War: E-Daycontinues to leave the present-day story fromGears 5high and dry....

Summary Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedwill be shut down in most markets come October 2024. The decision to shelve theHarry Pottermobile game was made shortly following the one-year anniversary of its international debut. Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis acollectible card gamewith RPG elements developed by NetEase subsidiary Zen Studio. It was soft-launched in China and Taiwan in September 2021 before receiving an international release in late June 2023. Aside from Android and iOS devices, the game was also ported to PC, although its desktop version was only ever made available in Asia....

Summary Hogwarts Legacybrought a brand-new wizard-focused RPG to life that allowed players to experience life in the titular school from theHarry Potterfranchise. Avalanche Software’s venture into the world ofHarry Potterwasn’t perfect, butHogwarts Legacystill managed to be the highest-selling title of 2023. Despite a few issues, the game excelled at making the grounds and building of Hogwarts feel alive, which has ignited a lot of speculation about a potential sequel in the future....

Star Wars Outlawsprotagonist Kay Vess is portrayed by Venezuelan actress Humberly González, who gamers might recognize for her roles in previous Ubisoft titles likeAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora,Far Cry 6, andStarlink: Battle for Atlas. Aside from video games, González also boasts dozens of credits in film and television, which gave her some experience portraying characters that bear similarities toStar Wars Outlaws' up-and-comer scoundrel. Game Rant recently sat down with Humberly González to discuss how shebrought Kay Vess to life, and she weighed in on how some parallels between Kay Vess' and her own personality helped create an authentic performance....

Summary Ubisoft’s open-world model has managed to leave a sour taste in the mouths of gamers for quite some time now, to the point that the words “open world” and “Ubisoft” being used in the same sentence tends to drive some away even before a game is released. WhileStar Wars Outlawswas developed by Massive Entertainment, it still has Ubisoft attached to it as its publisher, which has led to some fans completely disowning the game months ahead of its launch....

Quick Links Learning the local magic inCreatures of Avawill allow you to discover new areas and creatures that were originally unreachable due to the limitations you experience while getting to know the world that surrounds you. By completing quests and getting to know the local villagers, you will eventually visit and discover Sagestones that will empower your staff – a popular weapon used inother adventure games–, enabling you to deal with the many dangers of the withering infection....

Quick Links Fortniteis a Battle Royale game with various team game modes, so it’s always been possible for gamers to communicate with their squadmates. However, even though it’s a highly requested feature, it never included proximity chat, which makes it possible for players to hear the sound that goes through the microphone of any nearby players. Proximity chat is only available inFortniteCreative for now, but this could be a way to test it for Battle Royale in the future....