Summary Arkane Studios doesn’t make “normal”first-person games. Instead of just aiming and shooting, players find themselves rewiring security systems, rewinding timelines, flinging enemies into walls with supernatural powers, or kicking goblins into spike pits like they’re auditioning for a metal album cover. Whether it’s boots-on-the-ground brutality or slow-burning worldbuilding, Arkane has spent over two decades twisting the FPS genre into strange, creative, and unforgettable shapes. Here’s a look at seven of their most notable first-person titles, ranked from good to genre-defining....

Summary The “trapped in a time loop” tropehas made its way into many different games. However, few of them give players an open world to explore while trapped in said loop. Some open-world games like to use large, free-roaming environments to create a massive sense of scale. However, some older games still achieved their open-world status by interlinking linear stage designs that players could return to at any time. When these two concepts are put together, developers need to work out just how much time they should allow players based on the scale of their games....

Summary Considering how longrole-playing gameshave been around, and the staggering number of groundbreaking titles that have been released within the genre over the years, it’s understandable why a new RPG on the horizon would be so hyped up by fans. Of course, not every release will manage to meet fan expectations, and sometimes, it can take a few updates and adjustments for the game to be at its very best....

Summary TheBladesinging Wizardis a new Wizard subclass added toBaldur’s Gate 3as part of the final patch. This subclass introduces a new combat style for Wizards, making them viable melee combatants while entirely retaining their spellcasting prowess. Fortunately, there are several weapons inBaldur’s Gate 3that theBladesingingWizard can leverage to create a meaningful impact on the battlefield. For instance, a variety of weapons in the game grant buffs and special actions that the Bladesinging Wizards can integrate into combat....

Summary Quick Links Boruto: Two Blue Vortexis in a very exciting phase right now, with the Shinju now engaging in all-out combat against the strongest shinobi of Konoha. Boruto Uzumaki is already up against Jura, and more exciting battles are to follow soon. However, if there’s one thing that fans know they want to see above all, it is the return of Naruto Uzumaki. Fans know that Naruto Uzumaki is the heart of the whole franchise, regardless of the series being about his son....

Summary Quick Links WhenNarutoended, many fans were satisfied with how the story concluded. Even those who thought the story could have ended differently mostly agreed that it was enough, and that the series should not have a sequel. The movieBoruto: Naruto the Movie, released a few months after the manga ended, felt like a fitting conclusion to the story. Fans were not exactly surprised whenBorutowas announced as a manga series, but many thought it was an attempt to “milk” the franchise....

Over the last decade,Dungeons and Dragonshas seen a surge in popularity, in no small part due to its prominence in shows likeStranger Thingsand games likeBaldur’s Gate 3. However, the advent of the TTRPG actual play has been a major contributing factor to its success as well. While there are plenty of greatDungeons and Dragonsactual plays on the market, Dropout’sDimension 20is one of the most popular – and its recent sold-out live show at Madison Square Garden is proof of that....

Summary The final double XP event forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 3 will officially begin on Friday, May 23, according to a new in-game event tab. Season 4 ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6andWarzoneis right around the corner, but it looks like developer Treyarch Studios wants to give fans a final push with the game’s current Battle Pass as yet another double XP event is set to begin in just a couple of days....

WhileMario Kart Worldis set to be extremely ambitious with new tracks that are larger than ever thanks to a growing roster of characters, it’s hard to say no to a few classics.Mario Kartloves adding classic tracks to the roster of cups, and it would be a shame ifMario Kart Worlddidn’t follow the trend by allowing players to race on some of the best tracks that the series has to offer....

Summary Quick Links On May 20,Crunchyrollreleased findings of a study conducted in collaboration with the US National Research Group (NRG), which surveyed 29 000 “general entertainment consumers” aged between 18 and 54 from various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Germany, France, Brazil, and Mexico. Of those 29 000, 3 500 considered themselves to be anime fans, lovers of the medium, or casual watchers who engage at least once a month....

Summary On May 29, Kojima Productions surprisedDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachfans by revealing that Hololive VTuber Usada Pekora will be in the game as a Prepper NPC that players can encounter. Pekora’s inclusion in the upcomingDeath Stranding 2follows a precedent set by the firstDeath Strandinggame, which featured celebrity cameos via minor NPC roles. The announcement of Pekora’s cameo inDeath Stranding 2came just under three weeks after Kojima Productions confirmed the game had gone gold, signifying that its development had concluded....

The future of theGod of Warfranchise is rather uncertain at the moment, but many have theorized that the long-running franchise will once again pivot to a new mythological pantheon. Egypt seems to be the top contender within the rumor mill, likely as a result ofGod of War’s various references to Egyptian godsand culture, though it should be noted that Santa Monica Studio itself hasn’t commented on such theories. Assuming thatGod of Wardoes indeed shift to an Egyptian backdrop, though, the most pressing question is obvious: how will the franchise justify such a dramatic change in setting?...

Quick Links Dune: Awakeningplayers will be constantly threatened withlosing everything due to the sandworm. These gigantic beasts roam the sands of Arrakis in search of prey non-stop, and if players want to farm the riches that pop up in the sands, they need a Thumper. These tools provoke the Sandworm and attack it in the direction players have deployed it, and are useful for both PvE and PvP. In this guide, players will learn everything about the Thumper and how to use it....