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Summary Not many game studios have a track record as impressive asRockstar Games. Ever since it was founded in 1998, the company and its studios have released some of the most beloved and critically acclaimed video games ever made. Whether it be major franchises likeGrand Theft AutoandRed Dead Redemptionor one-offs likeBully, Rockstar is famous for building some of gaming’s most immersive open-world experiences. While many modernopen-world gamescan feel a little barren, Rockstar createsopen-worlds that don’t feel emptyand are full of both little details and things to do....

Summary Necromancy inBaldur’s Gate 3is just as dark as one would expect and equally fun. Typically, players will want to enroll in theWizard subclass, the School of Necromancy, as this provides relatively early access to theAnimate Deadspell. From Level 6 onwards, they can raise an additional corpse, and any undead created with this spell will have more HP and deal bonus damage. However, this isn’t the only way to play as a necromancer inBG3, as other classes are capable of using necromancy spells....

Summary TheUniversal Orlando Resorthas just shared a first look at the Helios Grand Hotel, expected to open alongside Epic Universe next summer. With an innovative resort design, the Helios Grand Hotel will be the firstUniversalhotel to allow guests direct entry into the parks, with the resort placed inside Epic Universe for a seamless experience between resort and theme park. Epic Universe will be the third park to join Universal Orlando Resort, bringing to life some of Universal’s most iconic franchises, including Super Nintendo World,Universal Monsters' Dark Universe,How To Train Your Dragon,andHarry Potter....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3has garnered notable acclaim for its take on theDungeons and Dragons5e ruleset, largely remaining true to much of the tabletop format while making the transition to the medium of video games. Now that anticipation is building for a sequel, however, several standout aspects ofBaldur’s Gate 3which are original to its adaptation could end up being a boon to the next installment. Apart from locations and characters that were created just for the game, the lineup of new spells it introduced has set the tone for one of the most meaningful contributions that the nextBaldur’s Gatecould bring....

Summary Gotham Knightsfailed to land with many DC and Arkhamverse fans. While the game suffered from a range of technical issues, its biggest detractor was its uneven setup and narrative. Despite being developed by WB Montreal and sharing key gameplay mechanics,Gotham Knightshad no connection totheBatman Arkhamseries, which famously ended with the supposed death of Batman. Regardless, the very Arkham-esqueGotham Knightstook place in a world where the hero was canonically dead. The Arkhamverse has since released another chapter, in which its hero’s fate was sealed once and for all....

Summary The recently announcedLegend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomgave audiences quite a surprise when it was revealed that its protagonist wouldn’t be Link, but Zelda herself. This issomething thatZeldafans have been hoping to experiencefor quite some time, so the news has been received quite well. Even better is the fact thatZelda:Echoes of Wisdomdoesn’t look like a mere reskin of the classicZeldaexperience, swapping Link’s character model out for Zelda’s and calling it a day....

Summary Helldivers 2started the year off with a surprising bang, as the third-person shooter turned out to be an unexpected hit. Steeped in witty satire and hardcore action,Helldivers 2highlights the absurdity of an authoritarian society in an incredibly fun way. The titular Helldivers are super-soldiers tasked with facing deadly bug-like aliens called Terminids and the robotic Automatons, all in the name of “managed democracy”. As one of the biggest live service games at the moment,Helldivers 2has yet to follow in the footsteps of other games in the genre by embracing crossovers....

Summary OneWorld of Warcraftplayer got 17 characters to level 80 by the end of the first day of early access forThe War Within. While many fans weren’t even able to start leveling past 70, this player raised over a dozen characters to the new level cap inWorld of Warcraft. The War Within,World of Warcraft’s 10th expansion pack, entered early access on August 22. While many aspects of the endgame were not available, players could experience the leveling campaign, explore its delves and dungeons, and start reaching level 80, thelevel cap inWorld of Warcraft: The War Within....

Steamusers have until August 28 to claimDrawful 2completely free of charge.Steamusers have been treated to multiple free games this summer, with the latest batch of freebies going live in July. Throughout July, PC gamers had multiple free games to add to their digital libraries. Those willing to use the Epic Games Store launcher were treated to free games on a weekly basis, while those on Steam were also treated to some free games....

Summary Marvel Studios has found success on the big screen, however, the studio hasstruggled to replicate that successon the small screen. Ever since branching out into television, Marvel Studios has tried to tackle new genres with each new project. WithShe-Hulk,the studio set out to make a legal comedy, whileThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierwas meant to be a thriller. Now withAgatha All Along, the studio is hoping to make a scary, horror project....

Quick Links Hero Talents inThe War Withinintroduce new self-contained talent trees that further enhance gameplay and class fantasies. Players gain access to Hero Talents at level 71 and can fully unlock all the talent nodes by level 80. Demon Hunters have two Hero Talent trees available to enhance their experience:Aldrachi Reaver and Fel-Scarred. Since Demon Hunters only have two specializations, both Hero Talents are accessible for Vengeance and Havoc. Here’s an overview of Aldrachi Reaver and Fel-Scarred inWorld of Warcraft: The War Within....

Quick Links After you unlock the Iron River region inOnce Human, you’ll most likely end up exploring Highland. Highland is a ruined suburban area with remnants of its pre-apocalyptic life with houses, streets, and shopping centers, now overrun by Vultures. These hostile creatures pose a significant threat to anyone who dares to explore this area. Despite the dangers, Highland offersvaluable loot hiddenin different crates within the ruins. You can find Weapon, Gear, and Mystical Crates scattered across the ruined buildings....

Clash Royaleis a balanced game with an ever-evolving meta. While the developers regularly roll out balance changes to keep the playing field even, sometimes, they also grace us with limited-time challenges and events where all rules go out the window. Super cards are special variants of the basic cards inClash Royalethat give them unique abilities and effects, and you get to play with them during certain events. Over the years, there have been a lot of different cards to get the super treatment, and we’ve compiled them all here for you to take a look at....