Quick Links Radiationis one of the environmental Hazards that players will haveto deal with inDune: Awakening. Most of the time, the levels of radiation will be low, and players will not have to worry, unless they delve deeper into the Anomaly Zones to get some of the best gear in the game. In that case, they will need special protection to overcome the corrosive air and survive long enough to get the loot home....
For the last decade or so, FromSoftware has failed to miss a beat. WhileDemon’s Soulslaid the foundations for the formula, 2011’sDark Soulswould take FromSoft to astronomic heights, with its intensely challenging gameplay loop quickly spawning a whole genre of its own. In the 14 years sinceDark Souls' release, there have been two sequels, as well asBloodborne,Sekiro, andElden Ring, with each one earning more critical acclaim than the last. But that doesn’t mean FromSoftware’s record has been spotless....
Quick Links After defeating the first Nightlord inElden Ring Nightreign, you’re free to tackle the remaining Expeditions in any order you desire. Many players are struggling to completeNightreign’s Sentient Pest Expeditionbecause Gnoster, Wisdom of Night, is destroying their groups with its magic-based moveset at the end of their runs. Gnoster isn’t the hardest boss inElden Ring Nightreign, but this annoying insect will make quick work of any unprepared players who don’t grab the right items during the first two days of the Expedition....
Summary There are many running gags inOne Piecethat help keep the story entertaining. They can act as small breaks between action scenes or even add to a character’s personality. One of the longest-running gags in thestory is Zoro’sterrible sense of direction, which is far worse than simply not knowing where to go. It’s so bad that the other Straw Hats make a concerted effort to never leave him alone. Luckily, a lot of time is spent on a boat where it’s impossible to get lost, but there’s a risk on each island that Zoro will disappear while no one is watching....
Quick Links Ginormosiais the biggest open-world map players will be able to visit inFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time,and the place is full ofShrines,which hold various challenges that range from simple puzzles to tremendously hard timed boss battles. In the case of Angar Shrine, players will have to beat various waves of enemies, then a final boss to complete it. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to beat this Angar Shrine in Fantasy Life, including tips, where to find it, andthe minimum level to challenge this Shrine....
Summary Epic Games revealed a long-awaited collaboration coming toFortnite; it’s none other thanSquid Game, and fans are eager to learn more.Fortnite’s Creative mode allows players to set their imagination free and make all sorts of creations, especially since the introduction of Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). There are various kinds of maps and islands for players to try out inFortniteCreative, whether they’re playing by themselves or with a group of friends....
Summary FortniteGalactic Battle will be coming to an end soon, and Epic Games has just confirmed that downtime will begin on May 29 at 4 AM ET for the season’s last update. Throughout the month of March, gamers have been enjoying aStar Wars-themed season on the Battle Royale island, and it’s been hectic fun for most players. However, this is what has been dubbed a mini-season, so it won’t be live for long compared to standardFortniteseasons, which tend to last between two to three months; in total, the length of the Galactic Battle season is a mere 36 days....
Summary A new Mandalorian skin is about to hit the Item Shop, and leaks have revealed the cosmetics' prices, the release date, and information on the Mandalorian weapons and items coming toFortnitesoon.Fortnitehas had a lot of success when teaming up withStar Warsin the past, which is why the two have joined forces for a fully themed mini-season. When the Galactic Battle season became available on May 2, players instantly received tons of content, but then they were hit with a dry spell for over two weeks....
Summary Chromehounds, a 2006 mech title developed byFromSoftwarefor the Xbox 360, is making a comeback as a dedicated fan recently found a way to bring its servers back online 15 years after they went dark. For fans of the genre, it’s a rare opportunity to revisit a unique piece ofFromSoftwarehistory and hop back into their mechas over a decade after they were sunset. Chromehoundsfirst launched in 2006 on the Xbox 360 as a tactical mech combat game with a heavy emphasis on customization and team-based multiplayer....
TheGame of Thronesfranchise is no stranger to multimedia adaptations. From board games to mobile apps, the world of Westeros has been reshaped into several different formats since the HBO show first aired. But more than a decade later, there’s still no major single-player RPG set in the world that brought viewers the Starks, Lannisters, and White Walkers. While mobile entries likeGame of Thrones: Conquesthave seen some success, they fail to capture the emotional complexity, branching loyalties, and high-stakes decision-making that define Westeros....
Limited Run Games shared good news with fans as the company confirmed that a Switch 2 compatibility update for the recently releasedGex Trilogywas in review with Nintendo ahead of its June 16 launch on multiple platforms. Limited Run also confirmed that the Switch 2 compatibility update forGex Trilogywill also be included on all physical game cards once copies are sent out in late October. Originally released in 1995 for the 3DO console, the firstGextitle was a 2D platformer developed by Crystal Dynamics, featuring the titular gecko as the main character....
The anticipation surroundingGrand Theft Auto 6is still going strong, with the upcoming Rockstar title shaping up to be an industry-shaking release. While the recent news ofGTA 6’s delay was understandably a real disappointment for fans, Rockstar steered the sentiment surrounding the game back on the right track by releasing a deluge of information alongside the game’s highly-rated second trailer. This additional information forGrand Theft Auto 6was released via the game’s official website, coming in the way of character profiles and location deep-dives for Vice City and its wacky inhabitants....
Summary Sometimes,Open-world gameshave great ideas for settings and mechanics, yet they still miss the mark. Sometimes, it is due to their untimely release window, optimization issues, or parts of the game design that are not up to the players' tastes, and titles that never make the cut are abundant in current times. This list spotlights several open-world games that missed the mark but offered tremendously positive mechanics, innovative design, or coolaspects of their worldbuilding and narrative....
