Summary Sound design is incredibly important when crafting a video game experience. Developers invest so much time and effort, not only in their soundtrack or voice acting but in the actual sound effects in response to player input. They’re often an important clue to whether the player is making good progress and can really add to the whole experience. Often the most iconic sounds in video games are the most satisfying....

Summary The promising action RPG titleBlack Myth: Wukonghas officially gone gold a few weeks before it is set to launch. Published and developed by Chinese studio Game Science and based on the classic novelJourney to the West,Black Myth: Wukongwill put players in the role of a monkey-like warrior known as the Destined One, who is tasked with traveling the land and battling monsters using his trusty bo staff and mystical powers....

Summary The PC emulation ofBloodbornehas made a major breakthrough as the game is now running with full sound on the the shadPS4 emulator. Fans of the Soulsborne genre have been waiting for the release ofBloodborneon PC for a long time now, and this is the first time some significant progress has been made towards emulating the game on PC. While fans had pretty much given up hope of aBloodbornePC port, the shadPS4 rekindled those hopes....

Summary Naruto Uzumaki is easily one of the strongest individuals that fans have seen in the entirety of theNarutofranchise. At this point in time, Naruto remains to have hit the highest peak in the entirety of the series, which was when he opened Baryon Mode to defeat Isshiki. However, this power came at a huge price,as Kurama ended up dying. Later on, inBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, it was revealed that Kurama was reincarnated inside of Naruto’s daughter, Himawari Uzumaki....

Summary Call of Dutyplayers are expressing their frustrations with the latestModern Warfare 3update after it removes the ability to turn off on-demand texture streaming in-game. The latestModern Warfare 3update went live on August 21 with a plethora of new content, but many players say the mid-season patch is ruining their gameplay experience. Toincrease FPS in bothModern Warfare 3andWarzoneon PC, players have often been known to disable on-demand texture streaming. If left on,Call of Dutywill stream the game’s textures while the user is playing, as opposed to downloading them directly to the console when the game is installed....

Summary A talented fan of the originalCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2has produced an epic painting depicting one of the game’s most iconic maps. Despite releasing almost 15 years ago,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2continues to have an impact on gamers. Back in the day,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2was one of the most popular multiplayer games ever.Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfarewas a stellar previous effort from Infinity Ward, and its sequel was more of the same, expanded and improved....

Quick Links Evolution Bonanza is back inClash Royale, and with more than 20 evolution cards in the game right now, players have many options for building a deck with as many Evos as they like. But then again, not all Evos are made equal, and some decks will obviously have a clear advantage in this exciting event. You must be smart with which Evo cards you use for your deck. For example, while both Evo Royale Giant and Evo Goblin Giant are excellent cards, the last thing you want is to pair the two high-elixir beatdown win conditions on a single deck....

WhenConcordwas first revealed to the masses, it was met with immediate backlash. PlayStation is known for its blockbuster single-player experiences, and with 2024 lacking anything on the level ofSpider-Man 2orGod of War Ragnarok, many were frustrated that the company decided to focus on a 5v5 hero shooter this year instead. I was also skeptical ofConcord, but its betas won me over. I was left hungry for more, but after spending time with the full product, I have concerns about the hero shooter’s longevity....

Summary Still set to release at the end of August,Concordhas had a rather divisive reception already. One of the few PlayStation live-service games to actually see the light of day,Concord’s cinematic reveal was met with some harsh criticism when it debuted a few months ago, with some gamers chastising the game’s “MCU-like” tone, and expressing their lack of interest inanotherOverwatch-like hero shooterhitting the market. The perception surroundingConcordhas, unfortunately, only continued to grow more divisive in recent weeks, with its initial Closed Beta drawing in a sizable player-base and evoking some encouraging previews, but its more recent Open Beta struggled to find popularity, only managing to bring in a peak active player-count of 2,388 on Steam....

Summary Anime fans are often met with a continually developing list of new shows,all touting state-of-the-art animation, deep plotlines, and intriguing characters. While this is an exciting time, it also places the mindset of forgetting about old shows that helped set the genre in stone. One such show isDeath Note. A show that, years later, is still just as important and engaging. This show is more than just a nostalgic, purposeful ride; it’s a multi-layered narrative worth revisiting by old veterans and new fans alike....

Summary The annual Summer Solstice event forDestiny 2is now live, and while this year’s celebration isn’t too different from the norm, this year’s Solstice does introduce some luminous new armor sets for players to earn along with some freshened-up Solstice weapons. Last year’s Solstice event inDestiny 2may have been a pretty forgettable one in terms of loot, and so Bungie seem to have sweetened the pot this time around with some returning weapons capable of rolling with some pretty meta perk combinations - not to mention a totally new Solstice-exclusive void bow....

Summary A dedicatedDiablo 4player has revealed they have already hit the maximum level of the Mother’s Gift Reputation. With the end of the highly praised fourth season ofDiablo 4, this week players welcomed a new one. Named Season of the Infernal Hordes, Blizzard brought new content, adjustments, items, and exciting activities forDiablo 4players. Some of the most notable new content in Season 5 is “The Eyes of the Enemy,” the new Eternal questline, and “Of Lambs and Wolves”,Diablo 4’s first seasonal quest....

Quick Links Don’t letFall Guys’ cute and bubbly aesthetics fool you; it’s atough battle royale. One way to cope with the game’s inevitable challenges is by taunting opponents or communicating with them through emojis. Want to know how? The following guide covers everything you need to know about Emotes inFall Guysand shows you how to acquire more of those charming taunts for your personalized Bean. Technically, Emotes inFall Guysfall under theTheatrics category....