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WithDiablo 2: ResurrectedandDiablo 4on the horizon, fans of the franchise have a lot to look forward to. WhileDiablo 2has often been championed as the best of the best, there’s no doubtDiablo 3had its merits too, and for many players, one of those wasthe Demon Hunter class. Filling the niche of the Dex-based class, the cool design, gameplay, and more made it immediately stand out asDiablo 3’s “wildcard” class. It was something mostly unique, as the Barbarian and Wizard were classics, the Witch Doctor was the Necromancer’s follow-up, and the Monk appeared inDiablo 1’s Hellfire expansion....

The controversy surrounding game development crunch has permeated the barrier of social media and become a hot topic for developers and gamers alike. Most recently,DOOM EternalCreative Director Hugo Martin has elected to share his experience with the industry-standard long working hours that once remained invisible to the larger gaming community. Crunch is a phenomenon present in most production-based work environments, but extremely prevalent in the gaming industry. Frequently, workers are expected to log hours far past the norm of a 40-hour workweek — sometimesto the detriment of their physical well-being....

The main characters ofDunewield impossible amounts of power. Paul Atreides is the scion of a noble dynasty and the beneficiary of generations of psychic techniques. ThoughDunesees him rise through the ranks and attain his destined position, he encounters several ancient roadblocks. The oldest and mightiest force seeking to stop Muad’Dib is Padishah Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV. Dune: Part Twoboasts one of the mostimpressive ensemble castsin recent memory. While it offers many familiar decisions fans might expect, a few notable names shocked viewers....

Game development is a complex process, and it could take three to four years or sometimes more to develop modern AAA games. The games industry is notoriously famous for announcing games that are not going to be releasing anytime soon. And while these announcements can be an exhilarating moment that most people cherish, fans have to wait painfully long to get their hands on them.FromSoftware’s upcoming action RPGElden Ringis a prime example of this....

Bug trainers might be some of the easiest opponents in the early game but that doesn’t mean theirPokemonaren’t marvelous! Bugsy, Burgh, and Viola certainly show just how powerful they can be in their gym battles throughout the series. RELATED:Every Pure Dark Type Pokemon, Ranked Still, not every pure Bug type would be put on Aaron’s team in the Elite Four. Not all Pokemon are created equal and it’s impossible to deny that some simply stand out above the competition....

Vault 92 ofFallout 3is one of the explorable vaults in the Capital Wasteland. For those interested in seeing it themselves, it is located northwest of Old Olney and burrowed into a subterranean cavern. Should the player wander into this vault inFallout 3, they’ll learn of the deceptive experiments that ultimately led to the vault residents’ end. It’s also where the Lone Wanderer can find the Soil Stradivarius violin for the quest “Agatha’s Song....

Never underestimate the lengths that some people will go to in order to achieve their goals. In this case, after many years of searching, another Nintendo fan has managed to complete the entire Nintendo 64 collection. Named for its 64-bit processing unit, the Nintendo 64 was released in 1996 as part of the fifth-generation of gaming. It was also the last big home console to use cartridges for video game storage until the Nintendo Switch release over two decades later in 2017....

Fire Emblem: Three Housesdelivered a mammoth story comprised of interconnecting plot threads that spanned across the four available routes and support conversations found within the game. Although the game was able to tie up the majority of loose ends within the game, there are still numerous unanswered questions we have about Fodlan, its inhabitants, and what took place withinThree Houses.Seeing that the game is being supported by DLC releases, the next of which is scheduled to arrive this spring, there’s a huge opportunity to explore that which was left unanswered....

Good news for fans of both Disney and trading cards, because the company has begun unveiling the cards forDisney Lorcana. Following last month’sannouncement of the Disney trading card game, fresh news has arrived at the annual D23 convention this weekend, bringing with it the first proper look at the game’s initial batch of cards. Set in the titular fantasy world,Lorcanawill have players take on the role of sorcerers known as Illumineers who can access the Great Illuminary, a treasury of all Disney stories and songs, and summon glimmers of classic characters to adventure with....

Composer Marty O’Donnell has a long history in the games industry, mostly associated withBungie. He lent his talents to series includingMyth,Halo, andDestiny, but now he’s been in contempt of court for violating the terms of a 2015 lawsuit between him andBungie. Back in 2014,O’Donnell was abruptly fired while composing music forDestiny, which led to the first lawsuit between him and the company. According to court documents from the time period, his firing was likely connected to his negative response toDestinypublisher Activision pulling his original music–a collection calledMusic of the Spheresthat was meant to be the soundtrack for the next 10 years ofDestiny–from the trailer, and to his discovery thatMusic of the Sphereswas not getting a standalone release....

Epic Games' battle royaleFortnitecontinues to be a juggernaut title with a huge casual fanbase and streaming community, as evidenced by it being the sixthmost tweeted about game in 2021 so far. However, there is also an esports component to the game that, while not as huge as some other titles, is continuing to expand. This is all the more apparent after theFortnitecompetitive development team announced a tournament with a $3 million prize pool coming later this year....

Although The Pokemon Company kept silent for a long time before releasingPokemon ScarletandViolet’s third trailer, it came with plenty of useful bits of information about all the new features in the game. This includes the Terastal phenomenon, the battle gimmick for Gen 9 that allows Pokemon to change their existing types to a specific Tera type, creating interesting strategic options both offensively and defensively for the duration of the battle. Another important feature is that players will be able toridePokemon ScarletandViolet’s box Legendaries, which allows them to travel across the Paldea region through the land, air, and water....

SteelSeries Apex 5 Gaming Keyboard SteelSeries is now offering a decent discount on one of its mid-range gaming keyboards, the Apex 5. This keyboard features hybrid switches that deliver the best of both mechanical and membrane switches. Additionally, shoppers are going to appreciate the smart OLED display, which can display game information, messages, and more. Looking for a full-featured gaming keyboard? Thanks to a limited time, theSteelSeries Apex 5is currently selling at a discounted price of $77....