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Summary Approaching nearly 20 years since its release,BioShockhas stood the test of time as one of the most memorable games to come out of the seventh generation and of all time.BioShockhas become a widely known classic since 2007, and its influence can still be seen and felt in many titles that have been seen since and continue to come out each year. BioShockmay have a high profile and place among gaming’s greatest, but for anyone who hasn’t gotten around to experiencing it yet or as quick refreshers for those whom it’s been a while, there are some tricks and general good practices that the game doesn’t explicitly make apparent....

Summary Despite some recent social media issues regarding talks aboutBorderlands 4’s price from the fans' perspective and that of Gearbox’s own Randy Pitchford, the game has been showing itself a lot lately, and it arguably seems to indeed be one of the best games in the series.Borderlands 4’s movement tech and gameplay, combined with a renewed approach to loot and the Licensed Parts system for guns, all make for an exciting shooter....

Quick Links Playing solo inElden Ring Nightreigndoes limit the player in that they don’t have companions to take enemy attention or deal additional damage. While enemy health bars do scale downwhen playing alone, completing an expedition can be quite challenging on your own. Along with scaled-down enemies, playing alone can can be made a lot easier thanks to a unique item called Wending Grace, which will help you get back up when you die....

Summary It’s been a busy month for gaming news, with the Switch 2 coming out and multiple big-name titles being announced. One of the biggest was Capcom revealingResident Evil Requiemto the world. It’s the long-awaited ninth mainline installment in the series, and it follows a new protagonist. This time, FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft is tasked with investigating a murder at the Wrenwood Hotel. It just happened to be the same place where her mother, Alyssa, was killed eight years prior....

Of all the questionable decisions Nintendo has made in the last console generation, the ongoing neglect ofThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessandThe Legend of Zelda: Wind Wakeris perhaps the most bizarre and egregious. Considering how popular the Nintendo Switch wound up becoming, and theZeldafranchise’s newfound relevance in the wake ofBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom, one would think thatTwilight PrincessandWind Wakerremasters would be easy money. At the very least, Nintendo could re-release these titles on Switch with little to no enhancements, like the company did with theSuper Mario 3D All-Starsbundle....

Summary Arc System Works and Sony Interactive Entertainment had a fighting game bombshell to unveil at the recent Sony State of Play event in the form ofMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a brand-new title featuring Marvel characters. In the vein of classic fighting games like theMarvel vs. Capcomseries,Marvel Tokon: Fighting Soulswill feature teams of multiple characters fighting against each other, thoughMarvel Tokonexpands the team size to four. Just ahead of the rush of the summer game event, Sony launched a new State of Play stream filled with new announcements and unveilings....

It’s no secret thatDiablo 4’s seasonal model has been hit or miss, with some seasons ending up much better received by players than others. The firstDiablo 4season to really strike a chord with players was Season 2, the Season of Blood, which followed a disappointing inaugural season. While the Vampiric Powers introduced inDiablo 4Season 2 set the tone for what players could expect each season, repeated use of this same gimmick can leave it feeling stale after a while....

Quick Links When most people think ofGrand Theft Auto, cheats are usually one of the first things that spring to mind. Since making its debut back in 1997, thepopular open-world franchisehas always made use of cheat codes, andGrand Theft Auto: San Andreasbrought with it much more of the same. Assuming the game isn’t paused, all of theGTA San AndreasPC cheat codes can be typed in at just about any time and will provide players with a wide array of effects....

Summary Higher resolutions and more RAM may typically catch PC gamers' eyes, butAMD’s Frank Azor claims that most people are still playing in 1080p. The endless debate around games' visual performance and headlines about high-end hardware show plenty of demand for expensive, next-generation GPUs, but AMD’s Chief of Gaming Solutions and Marketing reports that the lower end is where most of the market is. The latest budget components fromAMDmay make more sense in light of that reveal....

Atomic Heartwas many different things, but its boss fights often proved to be more talk than walk. While the visuals were impressive and the tension was palpable, some of theseboss fightsfell short of delivering the kind of challenge that makes emerging victorious a truly rewarding feeling. As it turns out, that’s somethingAtomic Heart 2seems intent on changing because it restructures its major encounters to be a bit more painful to endure and, as a result, far more fulfilling to overcome....

Summary Isekai has sort of taken over anime with a flurry of isekai titles being released every season. Ever since it exploded in popularity withSword Art Online, the idea of a character being transported to another world with their earthly sensibilities has captured the imagination of fans everywhere. As the years rolled by, isekai became saturated, and nowadays, there is an isekai for everything from vending machines to becoming a sword....

Quick Links Lifepaths are a feature inCyberpunk 2077that will help determine V’s origins and foundations for being in Night City, but it’s important to note that a Lifepath doesn’t alter the game in any real way that impacts each playthrough, and instead, should be seen as an extra layer of character building to determine what kind of person your unique V will be as they begin theirCyberpunk 2077journey. With a choice between Nomad, Corpo, and Streetkid as the chosen Lifepath inCyberpunk 2077, some players might want to know the differences between all three and to determine which would be the best for them to pick in terms of rewards, dialogue, and immersion....

Summary Anygame with a massive open worldneeds to let players enjoy a sense of exploration. However, some developers feel that relying on this gameplay pillar itself isn’t enough and pair it with some form of a combat system to keep fans engaged. This may be effective in its own way, but most people would agree that games with amazing open worlds don’t need to make combat a priority. It can just be an accessory to augment an amazing sense of exploration as players explore every nook and cranny of this virtual world to find a ton of side content and special secrets, among other things....