InArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, players will frequently find themselves working for one of the corporations vying for control of the Coral. One such company, “Arquebus,” will eventually come into possession of a large quantity of PCA technology. This includes another model of Chapter 1’s final boss, “Balteus.” The first appearance of Balteus earlier inArmored Core 6is a brutal boss battle that tests the player’s skill at piloting an AC....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais the game that just keeps on giving, there always something new to do. With Ubisoft updatingAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’s content roadmap, players now know exactly what is coming and when. Since its launch in 2020,Valhallahas been receiving steady updates and support, giving players more activities to complete while making the game better in the process. LikeAssassin’s Creed OriginsandOdysseybefore it,Valhallais a sprawling game that by itself can take hundreds of hours to finish before even starting the litany of extra content Ubisoft has added since its release....

The opening cinematic forBaldur’s Gate 3was officially revealed during Larian Studios' PAX East panel today, and it’s as wildly fun as fans would hope. It’s been established through previous teasers for the game and promotional material that mind flayers (aka illithid, a classicD&Dmonster) would be the main villain forBaldur’s Gate 3, but the opening cinematic takes everything to a whole new level. Baldur’s Gate 3is ramping up for an early access releaselater this year, and its entire PAX East presentation was far more than just the cinematic, with over an hour of time devoted to Larian’s gameplay reveal....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3has ascended the ladder of RPGs to become one of the most revered in video game history. This, of course, stems from a combination of disparate elements including a terrific narrative, interesting and complex characters, and a gorgeous world ripe for exploration. Just as important and impressive though, are the incredible amounts of weapons and gear with whichBaldur’s Gate 3players can arm their parties, and the often questionable moral implications involved in acquiring much of this loot....

Summary With endless dunes, jaw-dropping oases, and mysterious ruins, it is no surprise that plenty of game developers choose to set their games in the desert. From the deserts of Africa and Asia to North America and of course fantasy deserts, there are plenty of iconic deserts that have been brought to life in video games. The best games set in the desert take advantage of the uniqueness of the biome, presenting players with game mechanics that reflect the challenges of surviving in such arid conditions....

TheMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnationanime series portrays the life of a 34-year-old Japanese NEET (not in education, employment, or training) who dies in a traffic accident. Luckily, he is given a new chance at life as he isreincarnated into a fantasy world, retaining the memory of his previous life. With his knowledge of his last life intact, Rudeus displays extraordinary magic abilities and strives to make the best use of his new life with his friends and family by his side....

Summary The new edition of7 Days to Diehas introduced even more complex game mechanics toits zombie-infested maps. As players start exploring and gathering resources, they will quickly run out of inventory space. Thankfully, as the game progresses, players can invest points or use armor mods to increase the amount they can carry. But even then, players will need to make frequent visits to the nearest trader to turn some of their unwanted junk into Dukes....

Quick Links One of the first Killers to ever arrive inDead by Daylight, The Wraith is a fast-moving, nearly silent ghost that canstalk Survivors while remaining Undetectable. With such high movement speed, he can cut off Survivors’ only means of escape before going in for the kill and – with the right selection of perks – this Killer can be a formidable foe. This guide will highlight some of the best builds and add-ons to run with The Wraith inDead by Daylight, with perks featured both in the base game and inthe variety of DLC Killers, for players with varying levels of experience....

Summary The recent leak of Xbox’s software and hardware plans for the coming years as part of Microsoft’s ongoing battle with the FTC over their acquisition of Activision Blizzard has revealed a lot of interesting projects from its various studios, including titles fromBethesda. Although the developer is coming off the success ofStarfield, there are still a lot of other titles in the pipeline from its family of studios to get excited about....

The details around Cloud Chamber’s highly anticipatedBioShock 4remain a mystery, but its rumored shift to an open-world design poses a question as to how it will maintain the series' distinct atmosphere. FromSoftware faced a similar challenge in developingElden Ring. The way it translated key characteristics such asboss bottles fromDark Soulsgames into an open world provides the perfect template for how to successfully keep all the core elements of a series special while taking full advantage of the opportunities an open world provides....

Bungie has teased it for a while now, but today marks the day of its showcase forDestiny 2’s upcomingWitch Queen expansion. For the first time ever, the developer gave players an in-depth look at what they can expect from the pivotal DLC when it launches, including the fact that it’ll introduce an entirely new gameplay feature toDestinywhen it arrives, one poised to satisfy anyone that’s ever wanted a more hands-on approach to creating their weapons instead of always relying on RNG....

Summary According to Blizzard’s Rod Fergusson,Diablo 4expansions will be released annually, while its seasons will be released quarterly. WithDiablo 4being a live service game, Blizzard plans on supporting the action-RPG for the long haul. The game was a massive success at first, but unfortunately, it seems interest inDiablo 4has waned significantly since it first launched earlier this summer. Diablo 4sales were record-breaking at launch, but post-launch updates soured many on the game....

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s A Rift in Timeexpansion added a plethora of new content for players of the charming life sim to discover as they explore the all-new region of Eternity Isle. This new area features all the same amenities of the Valley while introducing an interesting new Royal Tool, theRoyal Hourglass, and a new method of collecting items called Timebending. Players will still make regular use of their trusty old Royal Tools to remove obstacles and collect materials on the island, which featuresover 40 new ingredients, including new fruit, vegetables, and the game’s first meat ingredients....