WithLost Arkhaving been officially released in North America and Europe courtesy of Smilegate and Amazon Games, players will be leveling up as fast as possible to tackle the endgame content. But, whether leveling for fun or to take on challenges likeLost Ark’sraids, PvP, or dungeons, players will want to make use of a guild. Like many other MMOs,Lost Arkmakes use of guilds for players to come together, form a community, and take on multiplayer content....
Summary Insomniac has proven itself to be a technical wizard when it comes to achieving current-gen feats that few other developers truly have yet, and that’s without contemplating its sheer output of AAA experiences. So when more ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2was surprisingly shown during Thursday’s State of Play, it wasn’t at all alarming that the sequel looks as terrific as it does. Graphically it is where current-gen quality should arguably be—what’s more impressive isMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s near-instantaneous load times on the PS5and how Insomniac has taken advantage of that to create fluid traversal in a bigger open world....
Some people don’t understand the appeal ofMinecraft, a game that has been around for over a decade but offers no real quests, goals, or guidance for players. The procedurally generated sandbox game has developed a thriving community and provides a way for people to express their creativity, allowingMinecraftplayers to build working tractors, challenging mazes, and even recreations of real-world locations. One of the keys to the success ofMinecraftare the variety of mods available to assist players in bringing their ideas to fruition....
Thinking back to the 90s-era of gaming with the likes of the N64, many older fans will know of some of the defining titles that have become classics in their own rights. FromGoldeneye, toSuper Mario 64, toLegend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, for many these were the golden years of a perhaps more simple time in gaming. Some of thebest games of the 90s came from the Nintendo 64, and for good reason....
Though theMortal Kombatseries is cartoonishly gory, the graphics of Netherrealm Studios' longtime series have constantly pushed the bar. Even the 3D games from the late 90s and early 2000s, whichMortal Kombat 1often refers to for inspiration, pushed what the relatively small studio was capable of at the time, even if the visuals haven’t aged gracefully. ButMK1sets a new graphical bar not only for the series, but for gaming in general. Some of the animations and models players see in the campaign are as close to life asMortal Kombathas ever come, and the gameplay itself looks just as stunning as Johnny Cage’s closeups....
Quick Links The fighting mechanics and flow of battle inMortal Kombat1is faster than ever before, and more combo-heavy than ever before. This is partly thanks to two new systems: the Kameo system, and the improved Air combos introduced withMK1. RELATED:Mortal Kombat 1: Scorpion Guide: Moves, Combos, & More Tips Sometimes, the only way to stop an opponent’s combo string is not to block or attempt to evade it, but to use a Combo Breaker in the middle of it....
In 2021, the popularsports manga seriesBlue Lockteased fans about its prospective release as an anime adaptation by Studio 8bit in 2022. Presently, it appears that the anime will be released sooner than expected with the show’s confirmed premiere date, new, sensational trailer, and character visuals. In the previous year,Blue lockreleased a trailer, revealing the anime’s character visuals and possible events occurring in the series. In addition, central characters such as Hyoma Chigiri, Rensuke Kuinigami, Yochi Isagi, & Meguru Bachira and their voice actors were also revealed....
It’s been almost two months since the launch of Amazon Game Studios’New World, which was highly anticipated as a new MMO on the market.New World’s launchwas huge, with concurrent player numbers on Steam peaking at over 700,000 on launch day and then at over 913,000 within a few days. However,New Worldquickly ran into issues that destabilized the community and tipped its balance over to negativity, all while the game’s economy was inflated by Gold dupers who ran rampant for weeks before being banned....
Summary The developer ofOnce Humanhas imposed 10-year-long bans on over 400 accounts as a punishment for cheating in the game. Developed by Starry Studios, the free-to-play open-world titleOnce Humanrolled out for PC players on July 9. Once Humanis a survival shooterset in a post-apocalyptic open world, in which players can band together as a team to collect resources and take on deadly creatures. As is the case with certain titles at launch, the game had its fair share of bugs in the original build, which the developer has been fixing since launch day....
Summary Kizaru is one of the strongest people in the world ofOne Piece.He serves as an Admiral of the Navy and that automatically makes him a force to be reckoned with.The Straw Hat Pirates have quite some experience dealing with Kizaru, given that they fought against him on Sabaody 2 years before the current timeline of the story. Back then, Kizaru proved to be an overwhelming force that the group could not overcome....
Summary APalworldplayer has discovered an idyllic beauty spot and sets about ruining it by filling it with junk. In the short time that the latest title from Pocket Pair has been on sale, it has quickly become a fan-favorite survival game. Thanks to some of the monster designs,Palworldhas drawn a few comparisons with thePokemonfranchise. Since the survival game was released into early access in January 2024, players have been having fun exploring the sprawling world in which they are given a staggering amount of freedom....
The end of the year often brings with it some great deals for gamers, and this year is no exception. The PlayStation Store has slashed prices on hundreds of titles (and bits of DLC), with its end of year sale rivaling the deep discounts offered duringSteam’s Autumn Sale from last week. The sale runs now through December 22nd, and features titles running the gamut from AAA to niche offerings, meaning there is likely something for everyone....
As the ninth generation of main seriesPokemongames,Pokemon ScarletandVioletare expected to be a major turning point for the franchise. FollowingPokemon SwordandShield,which received some criticism for being too similar to previous titles and not doing enough to change the formula,Pokemon ScarletandViolethas been confirmed to be a fully open worldPokemongame, and it’s the first non-spinoff title to do so. With such a large world to explore, the still unnamed,potentially Spain-inspired regionofPokemon Scarlet and Violetshould offer more for fans to do than simply catch Pokemon, defeat Gym Leaders, and earn badges....
