For as long as there have been gender options in story-heavy video games, there have been popularity contests about which option is “canon” in the story, for there can only be one it seems. The protagonist of the smash hitFate/Grand Order, Fujimaru Ritsuka, similarly hastwo options as per the player’s preference: the male-presenting lead nicknamed Gudao and the female-presenting Gudako.Despite officially being very similar characters, the fanbase has latched onto the nuances between their portrayals in marketing and assorted story material and formed very strong camps for each....

Summary There are plenty of things to praise about the recently releasedForza Motorsport, from its impressive graphics to the lifelike handling of its high-end cars. One thing the Turn 10 Studios title isn’t likely to receive high marks for, though, is the often aggressive AI opponents players have to face off against in the game’s career mode. Whether it’s turning the starting line into an all-out automotive brawl or sideswiping players as they make a tricky turn on one ofForza Motorsports’many tracks, the AI drivers known as Drivatars make clean racing practically impossible at times....

AGenshin Impactplayer has encountered a very unusual bug that made them stuck in the Spiral Abyss even after it was cleared out. The Spiral Abyss is a special kind of domain that has 12 floors, each of which is more difficult than the previous one. Every floor has three chambers that feature different enemies. After finishing a Spiral Abyss floor,Genshin Impactplayers are rewarded with up to three stars that can be used to unlock precious rewards including Primogems....

Genshin Impact’s Anemo Archon Venti is a free-spirited character who serves as the protector of the whole region of Mondstadt. He is still considered one of the strongest units on the battlefield, despite arriving back in 2020. This wine-loving bard is very devoted to his region, but that doesn’t stop him from pulling various pranks even when he’s around his Archon colleagues. AGenshin Impactplayer recorded an interesting video showing funny interaction between Venti and one of Chasm’s ores....

This article contains major spoilers forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.Ending a story can be quite a tricky matter, especially these days. In an age where even mega-franchises likeStar WarsandGame of Throneshave becomes objects of ridicule for their botched conclusions, seeing a popular series actually stick the landing has started to feel like a miracle — and yet, writer-director James Gunn has arguably done the impossible with the newly releasedGuardians the Galaxy Vol....

Following the originalHalotrilogy created by Bungie, 343 Industries took over to make its own trilogy of games. Initially starting a new Master Chief trilogy withHalo 4and5before scrapping those plans for a soft reboot of the franchise withHalo Infinite’scampaign, some fans have grown frustrated with the franchise as it develops.Halo Infiniteespecially has seen a lot of criticism from fans and has also had multiple key developers leave the team. For example,Halo Infinite’smultiplayer lead left 343 Industriesin March of this year to take time off and relax, thankingHalofans in his goodbye tweet....

Summary Some games lend themselves to those chill days when nothing sounds better than grabbing a snack and relaxing on the couch. Think ofeasy video gameslikeAnimal CrossingorMinecraft. Play without feeling an ounce of stress. These horror titles published by Sony aren’t in that group. They are complex, difficult to beat, and without a doubt, aren’t meant for the faint of heart. Players may need to consult gaming guides or detailed YouTube videos just to make it to the end of each one....

Hogwarts Legacytells the story of a young-fifth year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and wizardry who embarks on a journey to stop a power-obsessed goblin from waging war on wizardkind. While the opening of the game tasks the protagonist with attending various classes and completing schoolwork, they are eventually given the freedom to explore the world outside the castle’s walls. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: How To Get Troll Bogeys The world ofHogwarts Legacyis vast and littered with collectibles, but some players may struggle to locate and acquire Leaping Toadstool Caps, sentient creatures that, when collected, can serve a pretty useful purpose....

Throughout Aloy’s adventures, several companions join her, and they end up becoming important figures that are pivotal to her successes. Of all thecompanions that Aloy meets, none of them are as enigmatic as Sylens. He is difficult to understand and even harder to trust, though it appears that he is ultimately trying to do good. InHorizon Forbidden West’s DLC, Sylens makes a brief but important appearance that highlights just how vital he is to Aloy....

In the back half of 2021,Destiny 2has been handling a lot of content. With the delay of the game’s The Witch Queen expansion to February 2022,Destiny 2has been running one of its longest seasons yet with Season of the Lost. The in-game Bungie 30th Anniversary event gets closer, and the Halloween event Festival of the Lost is in full swing. Even though many fans understand the fact that Season 16 and The Witch Queen’s delay is largely because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, one aspect of the month-to-month and week-to-weekDestiny 2experience that has left players unhappy are season passes....

Mass Effect: Legendary Editionfans have been treated to a massive info drop today, highlighting exactly what the collection of games has to offer. It seems that fans of the originalMass Effectshould be particularly excited, as it is set to be improved upon heavily in theMass Effect: Legendary Edition. While the firstMass Effectoffered some top tier gameplay when it first released, it is far outclassed byMass Effect 2andMass Effect 3— as well as other modern RPGs....

For a long while now, the most stubbornWindowsusers have been clinging ontoWindows7 for dear life. Sadly, however, all good things must come to an end, and the same must be said for Windows 7. As of July 02, 2025, the seemingly timeless operating system is finally reaching the end of its lifespan, where it will finally make its way into the graveyard of obsolescence. For those who have accepted this bitter truth, there is at least some respite....

Quick Links The decades-long rivalry between Intel and AMD has continued to make impressive inroads in the x86 CPU industry, which dominates productivity and gaming markets and has resulted in the customers being the primary beneficiaries, as is the case inmost cases of competition. It has also created some perceptions about both CPU competitors that tend to stick around much longer than the products that were responsible for them such as AMD’s perceived thermal issues at the higher end and Intel CPUs, irrespective of their current crop of CPUs being superior for gaming in most scenarios....