In last week’s roundup of gaming news, PlayStation accepts another mainstay studio into it’s first-party fold, whileSilent Hillrumors seemingly prove true for Konami. Game Rant has compiled some of the biggest gaming news stories from this past week together into a concise post for fans and enthusiasts to stay up to date on the most important events in the industry per week. Highlighting the most relevant stories, this list is not inherently and totally objective, and will not contain every news story this week....

It’s almost a month since the release ofBorderlands 3and players have been tearing through it! Most of the people who got in on release haveblasted through the storyand are now farming for Legendaries in either True Vault Hunter or Mayhem Mode. And for good reason, the Legendaries in this third iteration of the Vault Hunters are the most inventive yet! Although there are a few that prioritize their gimmicks over actual damage....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe usually takes creative liberty when translating beloved comic book tales into epic big-screen productions, which is a strategy that has been received well by fans, so far. The amount of content they have to work with is unparalleled and although viewers can speculate, it’s hard to know which direction the MCU plans to take their characters in any future movies or shows. With so much untapped potential, there are hundreds of captivating storylines that could be plucked from the comics and used as inspiration for the upcomingCaptain America 4film....

Summary Just like in real life, the cities inCities: Skylines 2offer a lot of different public transportation options. Players can use buses, taxis, trains, and even subways to help bring citizens to where they need to be. It not only makes the cities feel a bit more realistic, but it also helps alleviate the traffic problem immensely. And while the game may have improved the entire system, it also left behind one ofCities: Skylinesmost unique transportation options....

Assassin’s Creedhas both mainline and spin off games that introduce players to a wide variety of characters, all coming from different time periods, backgrounds, and personalities. However, with a common thread being the Creed they find themselves part of (more or less, as more recentAssassin’s Creedgames don’t feature the traditional assassin role), players are bound to find some similarities between different protagonists and their stories. Every character’s reason for joining the Creed (or the Hidden Ones, depending on the time period) is unique, but some stories bear a resemblance too close to deny....

Dave Bautista knows what he wants and he might just do whatever it takes to get it. It’s no secret that theGuardians of the Galaxyactor, who is known for his portrayal of Drax the Destroyer, has always dreamt of making a live-actionGears of Warmovie. But no one could have expected the lengths he would end up going just to attempt to get the idea greenlighted. In a recent interview withCollider, Bautista admitted that he turned down a role in one of theFast & The Furiousmovies in order to promote aGears of Warmovie....

Summary According to a report, Bungie’s new game,Marathon, andDestiny 2’s Final Shape expansion have been delayed. This bit of news comes at a time whenBungie has simultaneously laid off several staff members, which has vacated many high-level positions. Destiny 2The Final Shape is the last expansion the game will receive, which will aim to conclude the Light vs. Darkness saga that began inDestiny 1. After closing the curtain on the game’s main story, Bungie will switch from aseasonal cycle to an episodic cycle forDestiny 2, which will change its current three-month content release system....

Destiny 2’s Exotics are staples in the ever-changing meta of Bungie’s looter shooter. Exotic armor is an important choice for any Guardian when planning their build for any piece of content. With different types of Exotic armor inDestiny 2, choosing the best Exotic armor can be difficult for some new Guardians. The Exotic armor inDestiny 2can vary in usefulness depending on the activity Guardians are taking part in. While some Exotics inDestiny 2are great for PvE, they may not be great in PvP and vice versa....

The closed beta for Private Division and V1 Interactive’sDisintegrationis currently underway, agame that fans ofHaloandDestiny 2may want to check out. The studio’s founder, Marcus Lehto, is credited as the father ofHalo’s Master Chief and worked onDestinybriefly while at Bungie, and while his latest game is something a little different from them, it appears to be a deep Sci-Fi world at its core. Disintegration’s open betawill launch in a couple of days, so fans who could not get into the closed beta will be able to check it out for themselves in a few days' time....

One of the biggest draws toDungeons and Dragonsis the vast array of options for character creation. Players can choose froma variety of racesand classes, customizing their character’s gender, interests, goals, and motivations. Different classes offer different types of gameplay that appeal to different interests. But to a new player, character creation can be overwhelming. As much fun as it is to invent a great character and interesting backstory that fits into the world, it can be hard to get started....

On 2ndMay,Legends of Tomorrowwill return to the CW for its sixth season.The Arrowverse showhas had a strange trajectory, reinventing its cast and core conceits during its showtime. Originally asomewhat rote show in it’s first seasonabout preventing an apocalyptic future,Legends of Tomorrowhas evolved into a freewheeling, raunchy, and self-aware series that is closer toRick and Mortythan the other CW DC Comics shows. Its unpredictability and imaginative time-travel makeLegends of Tomorrowengaging, but also hard to follow for outsiders....

The first two missions inEvil Dead: The Gamehave a few bumps in the road, but nothing that a few hours of gameplay can’t handle. The third mission is what has the entire community really struggling. Even after a full day of gaming, many players are stumped and don’t know how to progress. RELATED:Evil Dead The Game: How To Beat The “If You Love Someone, Set Them Free… With A Chainsaw!” First Mission...

Summary Final Fantasy 14is doing another rerun of The Maiden’s Rhapsody, itsFF11crossover event, in preparation forDawntrail. Fans can experience thisFinal Fantasy 14event again or for the first time from January 22 through February 5. The Maiden’s Rhapsody was one ofFinal Fantasy 14’s original FF11 crossover events released in celebration ofRhapsodies of Vana’diel, the final story content for the game before its surprise return in 2020 withThe Voracious Resurgence. The event first ran in 2015, butFF14brought it back againin 2017, 2020, and 2022....