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Dying Lightset a precedent for zombie games, as the genre was becoming stale and many games (aside from the juggernaut that isLeft 4 Dead)didn’t really bring anything new to the genre. Becoming one of thebest zombie gamesto date,Dying Lightbrought new life to an otherwise tired genre. Adding the parkour mechanics that borrowed elements from games likeMirror’s Edgeand having the day and night cycle affect gameplay madeDying Lightstand out. While other games within the genre made players fight through hordes,Dying Lightgave players the freedom to run or fight and made the choice their own while being set in an open world....

After having played for over 700 hours, anElden Ringplayer has discovered a neat trick for finding illusory walls in the game’s many catacombs.Elden Ring, one of the best-selling games of 2022, contains all the hallmarks of a classic FromSoftware action RPG – punishing boss fights, opaque storytelling, and treasure chests that sometimes do more harm than good. The illusory wall is up there with all the most loathed/beloved FromSoftware tropes and is one of the most frustrating to uncover....

Controllers have come in all sorts of shapes and sizes over the decades. They show how ergonomic design has evolved over the years. How they changed from hand-straining blocky joysticks to palm-testing rectangular joypads, then to the comfier ‘dog bone’ look with handles that nearly every pad today uses. Related:How PlayStation Controllers Evolved from PS1 to PS5 By the time Sony’sPlayStationhit the market, this became the go-to design. So, on the surface, their pads haven’t changed as much asNintendo’s mix of Wiimotes, Gamepads, and Joycons....

Quick Links While Cid may be long gone at this point in the story ofFinal Fantasy 16, his work continues to help Clive and the others. Somehow, Cid was able to predict that the Enterprise would be built and prepared a part that would help finish it. Afterhaving installed the partand set sail, Clive and his allies can pursue the Einherjar and rescue Jill from Barnabas. The next main scenario quest, “Through the Malestrom”, gives players the opportunity to fight against Odin’s Dominant....

With Chapter 3, Season 2 ofFortnitecoming to an end, the Week 9 quests have arrived, tasking players with taking the fight to the IO forces spread across Island Artemis. As the battle rages on, Loopers are challenged to visit different IO command centers, both active and destroyed, as well as repair vehicles andfly unvaulted Choppas. One of the more time-based challenges this week involves a bit of spacial-awareness and map know-how to complete....

Job listings forGearbox Softwarereveal ongoing work on one or multiple projects that could include a newBorderlands, a new IP, or both. Gearbox Software is best known for its ever-popularBorderlandsfranchise. Gearbox is also known for experimenting with new IP or licensed projects where it’s able, though.Aliens: Colonial Marines,Battleborn, andPenn & Teller VRare just some examples. What it’s working on next remains a complete mystery, though. In May 2022, Gearbox parent company Embracer made a surprising announcement, stating that theBorderlandsdeveloper had an impressive 9 different games in development....

Sumeru has been quite a packed update forGenshin Impactfans. Version 3.0, 3.1, and 3.2 all come with their own act of Archon Quest, allowing people to experience the story faster. When the Dendro region was first released, people would meet Nahida, the Dendro Archon, as they were stuck in a loop of Samsara. Meanwhile, in version 3.1, the Fatui’s plan to create a new god is revealed, teasing Scaramouche as a contender for the position....

Update 11/21: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified Mao asGod of War Ragnarok’s music producer. A music production intern ofGod of War Ragnarokstates that despite the game’s production value and her contributions to it, she was not credited for her work. The game has recently launched to positive reception, with fans and critics stating this to be one of thebest games of 2022. This release has been one of the most widely anticipated games of 2022, alongside juggernauts such asElden Ring,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and other similar big-name titles....

Griftlandsis freshly out of Early Access and into more players' hands. It’s a roguelite deckbuilding game that has proven so popular that manyplayers wondering are if it will hit the Switch. Players start out fighting alone inGriftlands,but they can gather allies to fight as a team. That said, most companions are either temporary hires or friends helping out, again temporarily. Just about the only permanent companions are pets. Pets are weaker than most companions, but can be trained to become stronger....

Grounded’s early access released at the end of last month, quickly becoming a best-seller on Steam and another hit for Obsidian Entertainment. Despite its work on theFalloutseries, Obsidian’sGroundedis the first truly survival-focused game released by the developer, who began reintroducing survival elements toFalloutthroughNew Vegas’ Hardcore mode back in 2010. InGrounded, up to 4 players must cooperate, playing as kids shrunk down in a back-yard science experiment gone wrong. It’s a race to find food, build shelter, and avoid creepy crawlies....

Harry Potter, the beloved wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling, is filled with a rich tapestry of characters, some undeniably heroic, while others fall into a more morally ambiguous category. Mundungus Fletcher certainly fits into the latter. Known for his dubious dealings, shady behavior, and less-than-stellar reputation, the question arises: Was Mundungus Fletcher truly evil, or was there more to him than meets the eye? Mundungus' origins are shrouded in mystery, much like the man himself....

Summary TheHarry Potterfranchise has had a bit of a mixed track record when it comes to video games. While theLEGO Harry Pottergames are some ofthe best licensed LEGO gamesaround, the movie tie-in games are a bit of a mixed bag, with some highlights likeChamber of SecretsandQuidditch World Cup, but then some real disappointments likeThe Deathly HallowsPart 1and2. So, it’s only natural that fans were pretty skeptical of the first fully-fledgedHarry Potteropen-world RPG, but against all odds,Hogwarts Legacyhas managed to be one of 2023’s biggest success stories....

A month ago,World of Warcraftannounced Guardians of the Dream, the second major patch for Dragonflight. While the expansion has churned out tons of updates over the past year, Patch 10.2 is ones of its largest, with a new zone, raid and Mythic+ season, and Renown track to unlock. Players have been looking forward to delving into the Emerald Dream as they protect Amirdrassil, the new World Tree, from Fyrakk and his fiery allies....