Isekaiis the most blatant form of escapism in mass media but it has actually existed way before anime has popularized it and turned it into a genre of its own. In fact, there are plenty of western media (films, usually) that follow the Isekai formula where the hero or heroine gets whisked away into a magical, surreal, or futuristic world and it often provides a respite from their monotonous lives in their original reality....

Call of Duty: Vanguardis the latest World War 2 entry in the series, bringing a more over the top spin to the series in place of its previous attempts to stick closer to historical accuracy. Player are already getting familiar with the game and getting theincredible killsCall of Dutygames are known to produce. Of course, the launch ofCall of Duty: Vanguardhas not been completely without problems. Some players are simply not clicking with the game as much as previous entries, which is unsurprising given how the gaming landscape has changed sinceCall of Duty’s hayday....

Destiny 2features dozens of shaders. These shaders are offered in a variety of different ways, including both free and premium options. This typically results inDestiny 2players having a collection of random shaders that allows players to experiment with their Guardian’s color scheme. It’s rare forDestiny 2players to ask Bungie for more straightforward options for shaders, and rarer yet for them to ask for a microtransaction for them, but a recent charity initiative has created a unique demand....

A relatively big update this week forDestiny 2players as theProving Grounds strike mission finally arrivedand seemingly provided an end to the main conflict between the Cabal forces under Empress Caiatl and Commander Zavala’s Vanguard forces. While one conflict may have ended and an ally discovered, a new one may be on the horizon due to certain events that transpired at the end of this week’s cutscene. In addition to new content, this week also finally saw the hammer fall on the Stasis subclass across the board....

The Barbarian is back in the upcoming installment of theDiablofranchise,Diablo 4. In addition to an amazing new look, this wildly popular brawler is getting some upgraded abilities. The perfect heavy frontline tank for any party, theDiablo 4Barbarian classis a melee-focused big damage dealer who trusts his weapons and strength and scoffs at the power of magic. InDiablo 4, players will be able to wield even more power using the new Arsenal system....

Quick Links After Mushu from the Mulan Realm joins the valley, Dreamers can do their friendship quests to become best friends with him. The Guardian Party is a friendship level sevenquest from Mushu in Disney Dreamlight Valleywhere he wants to throw a party to celebrate his and Mulan’s arrival in the Dreamlight Valley. Learn what you need to do to complete The Guardian Party quest in DDV with this quick guide....

Among casualDoctor Whoviewers, when asked to describe the central conflict of the Series 5 episode “Vincent and the Doctor,” most will likely struggle to recall the finer details. Some may not even remember the name of the episode’s main antagonist, the Krafayis. But even though this monster of the week may be forgettable, the story is among the most memorable of the modernDoctor Whoseries — not necessarily for the characters' escapades, but for the touching, poignant way it portrays the famous painter’s internal struggles....

Sorcery magic has less emphasis on Status Affect application compared to the Incantation magic ofElden Ring, focused more on controlling areas, managing incoming spells, FP efficiency, and using staffs as magical weapons. Most Sorceries are chargeable, benefiting from different cast speeds and potencies to offer an array of options for hybrid builds and master casters alike. Lusat’s Glintstone staff can help with variety builds inElden Ringgiven Sorceries have low FP cost....

Paintings inElden Ringare a kind of puzzle that sends players to locate a specific spot in search of a special reward. For example, Stormveil Castle’sProphecy Paintingdepicts the castle in the distance, but the original spirit artist isn’t found in Stormveil - they’refound in the Weeping Peninsulaon a cliff facing Stormveil. RELATED:Elden Ring: Where To Find Kenneth Haight In Mistwood When you find a painting inElden Ringtake note of any special landmarks or coloration first - theRedmane Paintingdepicts Redmane Castle beyond a crimson plain and beneath a blood red sky, which screams Caelid....

Geoff Keighley’sSummer Game Festhas come around once again. During the kickoff live stream, major up-and-coming titles of the gaming industry such asThe Last of Us: Part 1,Goat Simulator 3,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, andOne Piece Odysseyappeared to feature exciting gameplay, trailers, and commentary. Amidst these AAA titles, an abundance of indie games from smaller developers and teams also arrived during what marked the tenth year of Day of the Devs....

Quick Links Capcom’sExoprimalthrusts players into temporally distorted war games comprised of two teams of five. These two teams compete against each other to complete mission objectives, while fighting back hordes of dinosaurs. On top of gearing up their individual Exosuit, players must focus on building a diverse team of Exosuits that will synergize better than the opposing team. The support Exosuits inExoprimalare responsible for team healing and buffs. Each suit has its own unique functions and abilities, including the Witchdoctor Exosuit....

Final Fantasy 5is one of the few main games in the series that uses a customizable Job system. It’s wild to consider this since theFinal Fantasyfranchise has one of the gold standards for Job/Class systems in RPGs. Players will begin the game with the basic Freelancer Job. RELATED:Every Game In The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Ranked Every time a Crystal is found, new Jobs, like Red Mages and Knights, will unlock....

Floating loot islands were introduced back in Chapter 4 Season 2, and they have since then become a recurring feature inFortnite. Players can head to these locations as soon as they spawn in and claim them in order to uncover all the rare loot they have to offer. Even though loot islands have been revamped since they were first put in the game, they are still worth visiting if you’re nearby....