Summary Diablo 4developers recently teased a new seasonal mechanic being introduced with Season 6. Season 6 is set to launch alongside theVessel of Hatredexpansion on October 8.Diablo 4just recently launched Season 5 on August 6, with the addition of the Infernal Hordes activity, where players fight waves of strong enemies to earn Burning Aethers, which they can use to earn unique items for their class. TheVessel of Hatredexpansion marks a huge moment forDiablo....

Summary Dragon Age: The Veilguardwill offer more than just dialogue flavor with its factions, as Rook’s choice of background will also impact gameplay, regardless of the player’s class. Compared to the franchise’s origins,Dragon Age: The Veilguardmarks a bold departure towards a more action-oriented style of combat. This decision has been a notable source of controversy, as not all players are on board withThe Veilguard’s overall direction. That being said, the core elements ofDragon Agestill seem to be present, even if its intricate talent trees are now in service of a different type of gameplay altogether....

Summary Despite facing some initial controversy regarding its microtransactions and then later some divisiveness centered around its open world,Dragon’s Dogma 2has been largely successful, building upon the foundation laid by its cult-classic predecessor to provide an altogether improved experience that modern gamers can enjoy. In many ways,Dragon’s Dogma 2is more a remake than a sequel, as it is essentially an overhauled version of the first game with enhanced visuals, better quality of life, and a few new vocations for players to try....

Summary AnElden Ringplayer has found an extremely OP tactic for invasions which involves placing Glass Shards around levers, making it extremely difficult for opponents to use levers and run away. Glass Shards are considered one of the most worthless items inElden Ringby far, as they are the only item in the game that have practically no use at all. Just like the other Souls games,Elden Ringis well known for its difficultyand theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC takes it a notch higher....

Quick Links NPC Studio’sFields of Mistriais awholesome farming and life simgame where you play as an adventurer who moves to a small town that needs help. The town of Mistria has been damaged by an earthquake, and it’s up to you to restore it to its former glory. While playingFields of Mistria, you’ll soon find out that you need money for pretty much everything. It might seem tricky to earn at first, but there are many ways to collect Tesserae....

Quick Links TheFinal Fantasyseries has depicted several distinct worlds with fully realized lore over the years, but there are a few consistent elements that have become staples across the games. Iconic features include magic element names, characters named Cid, and one especially recognizable recurring element, a cute mascot called Moogles, which has become a hallmark ofFinal Fantasyas a whole. Moogles were first planned forFinal Fantasy 2before being cut. Making their official debut in 1990’sFF3before sitting outFF4, they have since become a staple of the series after reappearing inFF5....

Summary Fortnitefansare calling for Epic to add a new skin for Emma Frost. The latest season ofFortnitesees the popular battle royale game once again crossover with Marvel, with characters including Gwenpool, Mysterio, and War Machine, who all appear in Chapter 5 Season 4. One of the latest characters to find themselves in the battle royale game is theX-menvillain Emma Frost.Players can battle Emma Frost inFortniteas they progress through the season, and even unlock her as a playable character when they reach level 38 in the season’s battlepass....

Summary There is a popular myth that playing video games causes people (especially kids) to become violent. Supposedly, killing in a video game will incite people to kill in real life. This is, of course, completely untrue. It is a story that has been perpetuated mainly by conservative groups, and it is really no different from the moral panic that led to the Motion Picture Production Code in the 1930s. While there may be some interesting discourse to be had regarding the role of violence in video games and how it is portrayed, there is no evidence that it can lead to violence....

Summary God of Waris a franchise defined by tragedy. Before the series went all-in on its new Norse pantheon, Kratos was a man riddled with grief, having lost his family in horrific fashion long before the explosive events ofGod of War Ragnarok. WithAtreus possibly heading upGod of War’sfuture entries, it will be interesting to see how Santa Monica Studios chooses to handle his development in this regard. Spoilers ahead for the entireGod of Warfranchise....

Summary Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has issued the latestHelldivers 2Major Order, requiring players to kill 1.5 billion enemies within four days; otherwise, the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mine Stratagem will be forcibly added to the Helldivers' repertoire. This directive comes as a surprise to many, as players have been actively avoiding unlocking this stratagem. It appears theHelldivers 2developer has had enough and is now posing a substantial challenge to ensure the mines are unlocked....

Summary A newHonkai: Star Railleak has revealed more information about two new characters that will apparently arrive in one of the upcoming updates.Honkai: Star Rail’s character roster keeps expanding as each new version of the game introduces at least two new playable units. The recently released update 2.4 has already added a new five-star character named Yunli, obtainable through the game’s limited character banner. The second part of the update will feature another five-star unit, Jiaoqiu, arriving alongside Sparkle, who is yet to get her first re-run banner....

Whether it be a variation of another character’s kit, an improvement over it, their element, or a completely different playstyle, all of these aspects of a character’s kit must be carefully considered when releasing new characters in a Gacha game. Not to mention, Gacha games usually have an absurd number of playable characters which might make the game slightly intimidating for new players to really get into.Honkai: Star Railis no different from other Gacha games on this topic, amassing 57 playable characters as of version 2....

InBaldur’s Gate 3, your stats play a vital role in how you navigate the world and overcome challenges. With a finite number of points to distribute throughout a run it’s important to spend them wisely and specialize. Thankfully, there are a few useful tricks you can use to boost your stats without needing to invest any of those precious points. One way you can boost your stats inBaldur’s Gate 3is by using Elixirs of Hill Giant Strength....