Summary Metal Gear Solid 3stood out from its predecessors by introducing a new wrinkle to its stealth gameplay: camouflage. The more Naked Snake blended into his surroundings, as indicated by the new Camo Index, the easier it was for him to sneak past soldiers in the open. Likewise, the more he stood out, the more often he’d be spotted. So, it’s best to keep that Camo Index out of the red, and Snake does start with some strips that help keep it high....
Summary Sometimes, there’s nothing better than settling down and feeding the gray matter with a good documentary. Except they can feel thin on the ground as the old documentary channels give way to sensationalist shows likeAncient Aliens. Is it really difficult to learn how ancient civilizations built their monuments and lived their lives without injecting little gray men into them? Luckily, where TV may have failed, streaming services can succeed. Each one has some strong contenders to deliver solid facts about the past....
Valheimplayers only have a small selection of swords, but the best of these options are the top weapons in the game. Swords are the most reliable and consistent weapons players can use inValheimas they have a decent attack rate and good damage values. Unfortunately, none of the creatures inValheimare vulnerable to slash damage. RELATED:Valheim: All Tool Types & What They’re Used For None of these swords are overpowered in one area, but they are dependable weapons that can be used in a variety of scenarios....
Quick Links 2024 is shaping up to be a strong year for Sony in terms of live service games. FollowingHelldivers 2, Firewalk Studios is preparing to launchConcord, itsPvP first-person shooter, globally on August 23. Players eager to get a sneak peek can participate in the Early Access Beta starting on July 12, with an Open Beta following on July 18. Crucial details about the beta, such as server times and preload availability, have been revealed, alongside the hardware requirements for PC players....
Destiny 2: Beyond Lightis fast approaching, which means a lot of existing content will be left on the cutting room floor. Alongside many other changes, Bungie has decided to trim downthe Crucible experienceas well, so there are a number of Crucible modes that players may want to give one last try before saying goodbye. In the latest This Week at Bungie article, the studio unveiled extensive lists dictating what players can expect to play in PvE and PvP after November 10....
Summary Nintendodoesn’t get a lot of credit for how dark some of their games can get. While series likeSuper MarioandKirbyoffer a lot of whimsical, kid-friendly adventures, even some of their biggest franchises have some not-so-subtle disturbing undertones. In particular, games likeThe Legend of ZeldaandMetroidhave some terrifying characters among their recurring cast. These characters from across Nintendo’s various franchises are the creepiest and darkest the company has ever dealt with. From main antagonists to eerie supporting characters, these individuals have a much darker tone than most others that Nintendo advertises....
Disney Dreamlight Valley’sA Rift in Timeexpansion offers an abundance of new content for players to delve into. This paid DLC introduces Eternity Isle, a brand-new region with diverse biomes for exploration. These new regions are abundant with new items for players to discover, including a variety of new cooking ingredients and crafting materials. Naturally, new ingredients mean new recipes. A key recipe in the expansion’s early content, Best Fish Forever, is essential for accessing the powerful new Royal Hourglass tool....
Summary The breakout success ofBaldur’s Gate 3will almost certainly have a huge influence onDungeons and Dragonsmoving forward. However, there’s one overlooked feature of the latter game that should really play a part in the 2024D&Drules update. Late 2024 and early 2025 will see a major rules update toD&D 5e, with revised editions of the game’s core rulebooks releasing in that timeframe. The first of these,D&D’s all-importantPlayer’s Handbook, will meet players on September 17 of this year....
Perhaps one of the most popular titles in the entireFinal Fantasyfranchise,Final Fantasy VIIfeatures a diverse cast of immensely powerful and engaging characters who make up one of the most iconic parties. Their adventures have spanned multiple games and titles,even going so far as being featured in a movie. RELATED:Final Fantasy 7 Vs. The Remake: Which Game Is Better? In a way that replicates the averageDungeons & Dragonscampaign, the originalFinal Fantasy VIIgame follows this group of adventurers who use their collective and related goals to drive the narrative of the game’s story....
Fortnitemanages to stay fresh by constantly rolling out new hotfixes that tweak different bits of content in the game. From weapon selection and rebalancing, to in-game events, to updated locations and gameplay mechanics, the battle royale is anything but stagnant. This especially rings true today, with the latestFortniteupdate adding a significant amount of content. Epic Games' ever-popular free-to-play title is entering its fourth week of Chapter 3 Season 2. In the first few weeks of its latest season, the battle royale raised funds alongside Xbox to help the people of Ukraine in the ongoing real-world conflict....
FortniteChapter 2 Season 5 is underway and adds a lot of new challenges including bounties, Mythic bosses, and more. Along with new challenges, Season 5’s theme involves recruiting powerful bounty hunters, leading to some of the first crossover skins of the season being Mando fromThe Mandalorian, andKratos fromGod of War. While the specialBeskar Quests can unlock the Mandalorian armor set, normal challenges are also important for gaining XP. Some of the challenge task players to find specific landmarks, but the location of these landmarks may be a mystery....
Grand Theft Auto Onlineis receiving a major update focused on bringing new content for the various criminal organizations operated by players.GTA Online’s Bikers, Executives, Gunrunners, and Nightclub Owners will each have new business prospects to pursue as Southern San Andreas faces a heatwave and economic crisis. Grand Theft Auto 5originally launched in September 2013 withGTA Onlinefollowing later that October. In the nearly nine years since hitting shelves, the latest installment in Rockstar Games' megahit open-world franchise has gone through three console generations while continuing to be updated with new content on a regular basis....
Late last year, Nintendo surprised fans with an unexpected follow-up to the 2014 Wii U gameHyrule WarriorswithHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamityon the Switch. In addition to keeping up the musou 1 vs. 100-style gameplay,Age of Calamityalso served as a canon prequel toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, showing the events that led to the destruction of Hyrule as a result of the Calamity. During a long-awaited Nintendo Direct presentation in February, Nintendo revealed thatHyrule Warriors:Age of Calamitywillreceive 2 DLC expansions later this year,adding new playable characters, new weapons, new skills, and much more....
