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Summary The ambitiousAEW Fight Forevermay witness a major change with the season passes potentially ending after the recent Jay White DLC. Tony Khan launching AEW as the second major wrestling brand behind WWE changed the wrestling industry. AEW is the first time a relevant second promotion has existed at its level since WCW in 2001. Video games are a major form of secondary content for the wrestling world. WCW released a plethora of games during its run, and WWE has plenty of its own games....

Summary Few games have had a similar trajectory asHaunted Chocolatier. Coming fromthe sole developer ofStardew Valley, the surprise success of its predecessor has meant that there is a huge amount of pressure on ConcernedApe after just one game. However, all signs are pointing to a repeat of the critical and commercial acclaim, as the next title was revealed with some promising features and interesting new ideas. Haunted Chocolatierlooks similar in style toStardew Valleybut likely won’t be a copy of its core mechanics and progression loop, which means the latter still has sufficient breathing room to continue to flourish as it has over the last eight years....

Summary World of Warcrafthas been around since 2004, and the game has always had a “Classic era.” Whether players are referring to the modern Classical realms that let players relive the good old days or they are talking about the good old days themselves, the classical portion ofWoW’slife is one for the history books of video games. The game has a pretty big collector’s market with players wanting to collect transmogs, mounts, pets, and so much more....

Summary The first player to reach level 80 inWorld of Warcraft: The War Withindid so in just over an hour after early access for the expansion began. Though the race to world first was neck and neck, thisWorld of Warcraftfan was able to get from level 70 to level 80 in an hour and one minute. Early access forWorld of Warcraft: The War Withinbegan on August 22, opening the gates of Khaz Algar for players who pre-purchased the Epic Edition of the expansion....

Quick Links One piece of new content that someWorld of Warcraft: Season of Discoveryplayers have been requesting for Phase 4 is a toggle Raid difficulty option. Some have found the revamped level-up Raids too easy and repetitive, andMolten Core is extremely familiar groundfor manyClassic WoWaficionados. Thankfully, a new Molten Core difficulty system has indeed been included with the release of Ragnaros’s lair. In the newSoDversion of Molten Core, Heat Levels are a mechanic that allows Raid groups to turn up the heat in the game’s first-ever endgame Raid....

After the introduction of Dragonriding inDragonflight, the “classic” method of flying inWoWhas become a secondary, toggleable option for players who prefer the old Flight system over what is now called Skyriding. By turning on Steady Flight mode, players can fly from point to point andhover on their favorite mountswithout having to worry about Skyriding mechanics But inThe War Within, this classic flight style is notavailable from the start of the expansion....

In7 Days to Die,there are multiple threats to consider, aside from the numerous zombies lurking around every corner. Survival is your number one priority in this title, so players will need to maintain important factors, such as their health, hunger, and thirst. However, whilemanaging these factorsplayers will eventually start coming across a series of buffs, de-buffs, and niche effects that can be gained by ingesting certain food or drinks, engaging in combat, and other scenarios....

One of the most legendary game companies in the world, Bethesda, has gone from height to height over the last two decades. Bringing franchises likeFalloutandThe Elder Scrollsto the fore, as well as working on huge new projects such asStarfield, this company has proven time and time again that they are worthy of sitting atop the gaming industry. In the world of RPGs, there are many characters who don’t get as much characterization as could be expected....

Summary Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings In Russianfeatures as one of the summer 2024 top romance anime picks. The series follows the central character, Alisa Mikhailovna, also known as Alya, a half-Russian unparalleled beauty whose life is literal perfection. From her looks to her grades and family even. Beyond her persona of perfection, Alya does not have much going for her in terms of relationships or friendships, that is, untilshe encounters Masachika Kuze, her half-assed seat partner....

Summary Assassin’s Creed Unityhas received a big player count boost, 10 years after its controversial launch. The game has seen its player count triple over normal figures, withAssassin’s Creed Unityproving popular among Steam gamers at the moment. WhenAssassin’s Creed Unitywas first released back in 2014, it had arguably one of themost disastrous launches of all time. The game was plagued with a myriad of bugs, many of which became huge memes online....

Team Cherry’sHollow Knightcasts a wide shadow over the indie scene. Taking inspiration from Metroidvanias, RPGs, and Soulslikes, the 2017 game crafted a surprisingly holistic experience that emphasized the best elements of each genre, all the while delivering a lengthy campaign packed with clever world-building, intense boss fights, and well-done exploration. Ever sinceHollow Knight’s debut, fans have been craving another adventure, andTeam Cherry has been working on a follow-up for more than five years....

Summary Along with an entirely new map to explore,a host of hardcore bosses to take down, and plenty more, players also have 30 new armor sets to try out inShadow of the Erdtree. These new items of armor inElden Ringcan only be found in the Land of Shadows, but players can take them back to the Lands Between to complete their journey or challenge themselves with New Game+. Armor sets forShadow of the Erdtreecome in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, with a fairly even spread of light, medium, and heavy armor....

Unreal Engine 5was first introduced back in 2020, but it wasn’t until 2023 that players began seeing the first results of games tapping into the potential of this groundbreaking technology. As expected, some of the initialgames powered by Unreal Engine 5weren’t as impressive as the engine’s tech demos, likeThe Matrix Awakens. However, as time passes, we’re seeing more and more games with visuals that push the boundaries of what was previously possible....