Summary Fans of Ubisoft’s new first-person shooterXDefiantdiscuss the most unfair faction abilities to play against.XDefiantwas released just last month and is Ubisoft’s long-awaitedCall of Dutycompetitor. Players can pick from five available factions to play as, each hailing from one of Ubisoft’s own popular franchises, with a total of ten different abilities to use across the game’s five game modes. Having just launched,XDefiantis currently in preseason. Though that hasn’t stopped Ubisoft from revealing the game’s first season at its Ubisoft Forward event a few days ago....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s new approach to Link’s equipment was a breath of fresh air for the franchise. Although it had its imperfections - many fans have expressed their concerns about the universally low durability of the game’s weapons - giving Link the ability to collect his own armor and weapons was a great way to distinguishThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildfrom its predecessors. Not only did the many weapons and armors give players lots of options on how to approach combat, but they also made Link more stylish than ever....

This decade has seen some genre-defining games. The decade started with the latter half of the previous generation and went into the new one in 2013 with the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. In those ten years, players have gotten to experience some of the greatest titles the medium has to offer. Like most great games, the desire for the developers to continue on with that title is always high. Players want to jump back into these amazing virtual worlds....

The wizard-filled world surroundingHarry Potterhas become exponentially huge. Everywhere you look is a newHarry Potter-themed bar or a new line of merch. It does well to remember where all of this came from, though. A nearly unpublished book series written by one person. RELATEDHogwarts Legacy’s Rumoured Release Date Makes Sense TheHarry Potterbook series consists of seven volumes, each growing in size as they go on. There are hundreds upon hundreds of hours of content that the directors had to squeeze into understandable movie format, and so some things were removed and changed to make it all fit and make sense....

With the recent release ofPersona 5 Strikers,fans are looking to join the Phantom Thieves once again for a brand new adventure. A crossover betweenPersona 5and Koei Tecmo’sDynasty Warriorsfranchise,Persona 5 Strikersadopts the Musou genre where players hack-and-slash their way through thousands of enemies on a battlefield. While Musou games aren’t typically known for their storylines,Persona 5 Strikersbrings the lengthy story sections thatPersona 5is known for and combines it with a new style of gameplay....

Player vs. player has been a popular way of playing games from local multiplayer to the creation of online servers. While taking on the computer-generated AI may be okay for some in single-player sessions, many games now allow players to challenge one another which can help them evolve their strategies. RELATED:Destiny 2: Best Shotguns For PVP Strategy games are renowned for their competitive multiplayer gameplay, which allows players to test their tactical skills against one another....

It’s no secret that video gaming can be an expensive hobby. New video game releases often cost around $60, withsome PS5 and Xbox Series X games selling for as high as $70. Because of how expensive gaming can be, gamers need to take advantage of deals whenever they can. With that in mind, anyone in the market for some new games should note thatAmazonis currently running a Buy 3 for Price of 2 Free promotion that even includes the recently releasedPokemon Legends: Arceus....

Summary A game that doesn’t take itself too seriously,Another Crab’s Treasureis not afraid to wear its influences on its sleeve, and proudly show them off to anyone and everyone willing to look. Though its atmosphere and style are all its own,Another Crab’s Treasurehas clearly taken a lot of inspiration from some pivotal pop-culture cornerstones, ranging from classic TV shows likeSpongeBob SquarePants, to fellowIndie games likeHollow KnightandDead Cells. But by far one ofAnother Crab’s Treasure’s biggest inspirations is the ever-growing library of FromSoftware, the developer responsible for pioneering the Soulslike genre....

Season 8 ofApex Legendsis officially in full-swing, and the start of a new season means a revised weapon tier list. Every season, Respawn makes some balance changes to guns to shake up the meta and bring other weapons into the spotlight to take over some that are perhaps a bit too overtuned. This season also features the introduction of a new weapon, the30-30 Repeater, a powerful rifle that does well at varying ranges....

Actress Aubrey Plaza has revealed she went ‘full method’ during an audition for a role inScream 4,which ended up costing her the role. In an interview, Plaza revealed that deciding to go method ended up making her ‘look insane’ in front of late director Wes Craven. Scream 4was a return to the franchise after 11 years of dormancy. It was a “requel,” a reboot-slash-sequel that featured Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette reprising their roles as Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, and Dewey Riley....

Summary Avowedis the next IP fromThe Outer WorldsandPillars of Eternitydeveloper Obsidian Entertainment, and it already appears to have the developer’s DNA written all over it. FromAvowed’s companionsto its combat, the fantasy RPG looks like an Obsidian game in many ways. Furthermore, thanks to a confirmation from the developer ahead of the game’s release,Avowedwill also feature multiple endings in typical Obsidian fashion. It’s not uncommon for Obsidian games to have multiple endings....

Minecrafthas redefined the sandbox game genre since 2009, and 13 years later fans are still building impressive blocky creations thanks to its almost limitless design. Despite the new features being added toMinecraftin updates, players are still finding useful exploration tips to improve the overall experience for new and veteran gamers. One of the most common items is wood, which is useful for building elaborate contraptions anddesigner houses inMinecraft, but chopping down big trees is often tedious and can be risky....

Summary A creativeBaldur’s Gate 3fan has recently shared on social media an impressive Astarion cosplay wearing drow studded leather armor. The player’s remarkable craftsmanship garnered the attention of theBaldur’s Gate 3community, who swiftly poured in to applaud this cosplay work. Baldur’s Gate 3is a critically acclaimed role-playing video gamedeveloped by Larian Studios, released in 2023 as the third main installment of theBaldur’s Gateseries. Set in aDungeons & Dragonsfantasy world, players can create characters and form parties to embark on a narrative-rich adventure with single-player and cooperative multiplayer options....