Summary The video game landscape is more diverse than it ever has been before. MassiveAAA open-world action/adventure games, 30-hour narrative-focused titles, and smaller-scale Indie games all have their own special place in the gaming ecosphere, co-existing with one another to deliver experiences suitable for all types of players. And while Ubisoft tends to deliver sprawling 100-hour epics,Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownandAssassin’s Creed Mirageprove that the studio doesn’t need to put all its eggs into one basket....

Each ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s classes offers different abilities and utilities to the team, from the Rogue’s incredible burst damage and trap-removing abilities, to the Fighter’s access to every weapon and armor type, or the Druid’s ability to shapeshift and speak with any animal they meet. InBaldur’s Gate 3, aPaladinis a warrior empowered by their adherence to a sacred oath. Be it to protect the innocent as a Knight in Shining Armor, upholding the ideals of protecting Life and Nature, or commitment to Justice and Retribution, the Paladin is defined by their Oath in many ways....

AlthoughBattlefield 2042is officially scheduled to launch on November 19, some gamers are already participating in 128-player chaos thanks to Electronic Arts placing it in Early Access. It appears thatBattlefield 2042has garnered vocal but very mixed reactions from Early Access players. Players were informed ahead of time that not all theissues found in theBattlefield 2042betawould be fixed on launch, but this hasn’t kept some gamers from pointing out the problems in question....

Being the latest release in the “hunting” genre of games,Wild Heartsdraws a lot of comparisons to previous entries likeDauntlessandMonster Hunter. The main feature that sets it apart from its peers, however, isthe karakuri. Karakuri are special constructs that players can build to help in several areas of gameplay. They come in three types: basic, fusion, and dragon. However, only the first 2 are relevant in fights. Basic karakuri are equippable equipment, and if built in certain combinations can turn into fusion karakuri, meaning there are many possible options of what to pull out in the middle of aWild Heartsfight....

After being delayed for an entire year due to the pandemic,Black Widowhas a new release date, cementing Disney’s intention to release in 2021. Adding to theatrical release, Disney has announced that in addition to theaters,Black Widowwill be making its debut on Disney Plus as part of the Disney Premier Access. The news comes from Marvel Studios, which tweeted the details, the new release date, and a new poster to accompany the news, followed by a press release on their main website....

Destiny 2has seen its fair share of intense boss encounters. Although in one particular boss fight, players might want to mute their headphones when on the verge of death thanks to this battle cry that is likely to makeDestiny 2players jump out of their seats in fear. The Kings Fall is a popularDestinyraidthat has now made its return, but not without its caveats that players should be made aware of. Even though Bungie stated that it had tweaked the raid, it is safe to say that one new addition is something that the gaming studio did not account for....

Baldur’s Gate 3has taken the world by storm, quickly becoming one of the highest-reviewed games of the year. The CRPG adapts theworld ofDungeons and Dragons 5Einto an original story, where the player character and their companions have been infested with Mindflayer Tadpoles. Their journey to save themselves is also a journey to save the titular city and all of Faerun, with plenty of twists along the way. This popularity has ensured that its Collector’s Edition has sold out quickly....

Outridersis very much a game about leaving Earth behind, as the titular characters and more travel across the galaxy to their supposedly peaceful new home. Earth is being left behind as it practically falls apart, with infighting, war, and more seemingly taking over the planet. Unfortunately for the players, they don’t really escape it onOutriders’Enoch. That doesn’t stop the players from trying, though, often remembering Earth in a not-so-great light. While there’s a lot of references to catastrophes back on Earth, many have believed that one line inOutridersis in reference to the U....

Sorcery builds inDark Souls 3are capable of unleashing immense devastation with the right build and spell, however, life for a mage isn’t easy. They’re pretty squishy, so they need all the help that they can get to maximize each attack and maneuver to achieve victory. RELATED:Dark Souls 3: 15 Most Powerful Spells, Ranked Prolonged battles never favor casting builds, as they can’t take as many hits as other kinds, and also can run out of FP if combat persists for too long....

One iconic feature of theDiablofranchise is not returning toDiablo 4, as Blizzard Entertainment reveals that item sets will only make their way to the hack-and-slash sequel in a post-launch update. Back in the younger days ofDiablo 2, many fans can relate to the excitement they felt upon seeing that first glimmer of green text grace their screen. It didn’t matter if it dropped from a boss or a random treasure chest, they knew they had something special in their hands, and a quick trip to Deckard Cain revealed that they just got their first setitem inDiablo 2....

Diablo Immortalis one of the most talked about games in the industry right now, but not for entirely good reasons. The recently released mobile title is free-to-play with a heavy reliance upon microtransactions that makes the game nigh-unplayable for many long-time fans of the franchise. That said,Diablo Immortalis not the first example of a game facing backlash for what is seen as pay-to-win microtransaction systems. Yet the scale of controversy surroundingImmortalputs it firmly within comparison to some of the worst microtransaction controversies of all time....

Quick Links There are a total of ten Vocations that players can pick inDragon’s Dogma 2, but only four are available from the start of the game. Out ofthe six unlockable Vocations, the best Mystic Spearhand build is about as flashy and powerful as they come. Wielding a Duospear, interrupting enemies and rapidly moving around the battlefield, and giving a 10-second Invulnerability shield on demand, Mystic Spearhands are a force to be reckoned with when played optimally....

It’s been a long and winding road leading up toDying Light 2,the sequel to the zombie game that launched all the way back in 2015. While the first game was well-received, a series of delays and rumors of a tumultuous development cycle havegivenDying Light 2something of an image issue. However,Dying Light 2previews have painted a brighter picture, and a new trailer released during The Game Awards has reinforced that picture....