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Quick Links Yixuan takes the role of a teacher for the Phaethon siblings inZenless Zone Zero. During the prologue of chapter 1, they find that their ability goes beyondsynchronizing with a Bangboo to enter the Hollows. With a little modification, the “gift” left by their teachers somehow manages to increase their Ether aptitude, allowing them to enter the Hollows themselves without getting corrupted. In chapter 2, Yixuan teaches the Phaethon siblings how to manipulate Ether energy so that they can explore the Hollow more easily....

The Switch 2 is now out and about, offering the same fun and portability of the original console, but with beefier hardware. With it, players can now playStreet Fighter 6, theHitmanreboot trilogy,Cyberpunk 2077,Sonic X Shadow Generations, andMario Kart World, among others, all on the go or at home. It also offers upgraded editions of some classic Switch titles, likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and its sequel,Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom....

Summary Zenless Zone Zerohas revealed an exclusive Starter Pack for Xbox users, which is already available for pre-order. After being a PS5 exclusive for months,Zenless Zone Zerois finally landing on Xbox consoles with the release of Version 2.0. HoYoverse has officially locked an Xbox launch date for June 6, which coincides with the release ofZenless Zone ZeroVersion 2.0. The developers also unveiled an exclusive Xbox Starter Pack for $9.99 that players can purchase in exchange for in-game goods....

AJustice Leaguegame feels like a natural goal for DC to pursue, but there’s one team that could be even better for the job. With DC having a wealth of characters at its disposal, it feels like there is no end to the games that could potentially come from the company. WhileBatmanhas been the best example of the success that could come from DC video games, there is still plenty more territory to explore....

Apex Legendscontinues to stand apart from its hero shooter competition today, not just because of its mechanics or style, but because of its rich role distinction. While it’s easy for hero shooter games likeOverwatchorMarvel Rivalsto settle into the familiar trio of Tank, DPS, and Support,Apexhas resisted this formulaic structure, even though that is exactly what the gameprojected back when it first launched with offensive, defensive, recon, and support characters. However, to counter that and instead of confining characters into overly broad categories,Apex Legendsintroduced Assault, Skirmisher, Recon, Controller, and Support, each with unique tactical functions that reshape how players think about both individual play and team dynamics....

InHelldivers 2, players have various options when choosing and using equipment that allows them to take on the different threats to galactic freedom. Players who want to engage Terminids, Automatons, and Illuminate more directly can choose to utilize the game’s melee weapons, and now is a good time for them to do so, as the specific type of equipment’s list of options has been recently expanded. With Arrowhead Game Studios showing more love towardsHelldivers 2’s melee weapons, it may be time for the developer to consider an update that can help make them just as or perhaps even more relevant than their long-range counterparts....

There are a plethora of games attached to theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfranchise, and yetTMNT: Tactical Takedownis the first of its kind for the franchise. As a turn-based strategy game, this may offer a very different gaming experience to what fans of the series are accustomed to. While the game mechanics aren’t overly complicated, it can take some careful planning and strategy to be successful in the game. With this in mind, the followingbeginner tips forTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedowncan get your fight against the Foot Clan started on the right foot....

There’s a reason Anakin Skywalker is the Chosen One, and for players who usehis best Star CardsinBattlefront 2, it couldn’t be more obvious as to why. Anakin Skywalker is more powerful than one could possibly imagine, and this ultimate Jedi Knight (not Master) turned Sith has a great selection of Star Cards to choose from for players who want to create theultimate fighter against Sith, blaster villains, and Separatist units....

Summary In the early ’90s, the first-ever live-action video game adaptation was released in the form ofSuper Mario Bros., which wisely capitalized on Nintendo’s immense success with theSuper Mariofranchise. It was ridiculously campy, but immensely fun, and kick-started the trend of bringing video games to the big screen. There have been glorious hits and woeful misses, the latter of which contributed to the origin of the “video game curse,” and the best of the bunch have since tried to break it....

Summary WhileOne Pieceis a series known for its beloved characters and epic fights, it’s the worldbuilding where the series really shines. For over two decades, author Eichiiro Oda has been conjuring up new islands for the Straw Hats to explore along their grand adventure to reach the One Piece treasure. Many of the fans separateOne Piecestory arcs into these individual islands, and it’s fair to say that some of them do a much greater job of fleshing out and expanding on the world, and others....

Summary Open-world games often hand players a vast digital playground, but only a few truly empower them to reshape, rebuild, and reimagine the world itself. From survival crafting sandboxes to systems-driven sims, these games go beyond exploration by letting players creatively transform their environments. From raising structures from dirt, terraforming alien star systems, or rebuilding civilization block by block, players yearn for games that celebrate the art of world-shaping by giving players the tools they need to let their creativity fly....

Summary AClair Obscur: Expedition 33fan took to social media to share a cosplay they made for an ongoing convention of Maelle in the character’s Lumiere outfit. TheClair Obscur: Expedition 33player made a short video of the Maelle cosplay in action, and other fans complimented them for their handiwork and attention to detail. As the youngest member of the titularExpedition 33, Maelle is known for her bold nature and athleticism. In combat, Maelle wields a rapier that she can use to pierce an enemy’s defenses and to parry most attacks....

Summary inXile Entertainment is known mainly for its CPRGs, with ones likeWasteland(a precursor to theFalloutseries) andTorment: Tides of Numenera. But its next upcoming title,Clockwork Revolution, marks a big shift from the developer’s previous projects, as it is an action-oriented FPS RPG. After being first revealed at the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase before going a little quiet,Clockwork Revolutionrecently returned in a big way with a new trailer shown at the latest Showcase during this year’s Summer Game Fest....