Summary One of the most popular and immersive sub-genres in gaming isthe survival game. Encompassing a range of styles and varying mechanics, survival games commonly revolve around a character who must go up against a force that can overwhelm them. This can be a monster, dangerous human enemies, or nature itself. One mechanic that often goes hand in hand with survival games is stealth. When going up against obstacles that can kill them quickly, stealth is often the best path players can take....

Summary Story-heavy FPS games are a rarity now and were even moreso when the genre was still in its infancy. Even if the way modern games tell stories is vastly different from before, that doesn’t mean that older games didn’t have a solid narrative or that story-focused games didn’t exist. They just take a little longer to find among the mass of arcade-like experiences of the time. Another thing that makesold boomer shooterswith a focus on storytelling hard to find is that the way they tell their story is often different from what we would expect....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwas an ambitious launch title for theNintendoSwitch. The game allows players the freedom to explore the open world of Hyrule without being limited to the main objectives. As a result,Breath of the Wildis the franchise’s most expansive entry, featuring over 200 different characters. Related:The Legend Of Zelda: Fascinating Pieces Of Lore That Don’t Come From The Mainline Games Most of the fun ofBreath of the Wildcan come from players finding and interacting with all the different NPCs....

Dungeons have been one of the most integral parts of theLegend of Zeldafranchise since its very beginning, with the original 1986Zeldaboasting a few of its own, most of which could be tackled in any order the player sees fit. Dungeons have continued to appear throughoutZeldaover the last four decades, and for many fans, they’re the highlights of each game. Thankfully, after a little hiatus,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdombrings back dungeons, and they’re bigger and better than ever before....

There are a lot of things currently going on with Infinity Ward’s popular battle royale title,Call of Duty: Warzone. The various bunkers dotted around the Verdansk map can now be opened by players for random rewards, dataminers discovered the existence of Black Ops style content, and new leaks seem to indicate that alarge portion of the map is going to change. Outside of all that, Season 4 is on the horizon, which should also have a fair share of secrets to uncover....

InCivilization 6,players guide their chosen people from stone clubs and furs to supercomputers and space travel, all the time trying to build a strong and prosperous society. Along the way, they’ll have to contend with many ofCivilization 6’s other Leaders, either making helpful friends or lasting enemies. While there can only be one winner,Leaders inCivilization 6are encouraged to trade and engage in diplomacy with each other throughout the game. The ultimate form of this diplomacy is the Alliance, a binding contract of mutual aid and protection....

Dead by Daylighthas revealed that it is bringing back its “Bone Chill” winter event.The event, which received much praise for daring to change up the fundamental mechanics ofDead by Daylightin an attempt to make the game more enjoyable for the festive season, is set to return in early December. Dead by Daylightfirst introduced fans to Bone Chillin December 2021, as part of the Season of Giving event. Aside from replacing several in-game models with Christmas-themed alternatives and reintroducing the festive firecracker item, the event was also notable for introducing a new type of prop to the game - snowmen....

Blizzard’s Rod Fergusson has confirmed thatDiablo 4players will need to make a new character to participate in seasonal content. This news might be upsetting to someDiablo 4players who are new to theDiablofranchise, especially since many have invested a significant amount of time in leveling up their characters already.ReachingDiablo 4’s max level cap is no easy feat. To put into perspective justhow serious theDiablo 4max level grind is, level 85 in the game is technically the halfway point in terms of how much XP one needs to reach 100....

It seems like almost every AAA game these days launches with some type of microtransaction, andDiablo 4is no different. From the minute the early access period began, players were able to purchase an assortment of cosmetics through the in-game store. While none of the items are tied to player power, their inclusion is still a bit of a worrying sign for the future of the franchise. Diablo 4’s microtransactions are all purely cosmetic-based, but one item feels like a blast from gaming’s past....

Quick Links Disco Elysiumis a unique RPG that puts players in the shoes of a detective who has lost his memory. With the help ofhis new partner Kim Katsuragi,the main character has to solve a murder mystery while struggling through a strange new world. The game primarily uses dialogue and skill checks to progress through the main mystery in the fictional city of Martinaise. The world ofDisco Elysiumis filled with strange characters and interactions....

Dungeons and Dragonsonly gets a handful of new books each year, so a new one arriving is always a big deal. This week brings the digital release ofMythic Odysseys of Theros(and the release of some Mythic Digital Dice), even though the physical edition has had to be pushed back to July 21. The newMagic: The Gathering-inspired campaign setting offers a brand-new world for D&D players to explore and tons of new character options to try out....

Armor, everyFalloutgame has it.Fallout 76is no different. There are tons of different armors for players to pick up and create. Whatever armor they choose will help carry them through the game and protect them from all the Ghouls, Super Mutants, and other perils of the wasteland. RELATED:Fallout 76: How To Get & Use The Power Armor Station Plans Armor is so important that one of the steps of the main questline tells players to create armor at the Overseer’s C....

TheFallout Londonmod team reveals that they initially had plans to implement ghouls that were based on members of the British royal family.Falloutfans are in a bit of an odd place right now, as Todd Howard has confirmed thatFallout 5will be released afterElder Scrolls 6, meaning the next mainline entry in the franchise could still be many years away. However, just because there might not be an official new entry in the post-apocalytpic franchise anytime soon doesn’t mean no content is being released forFalloutfans....