Summary It’s been a wild few weeks for the hero shooter genre. While the genre-definingOverwatch 2is still trying to keep its head above water, a total of four high-profile hero shooters have been announced, showcased, or released in the last few weeks, ranging from Sony’s first-partyConcord, to the already quite popularMarvel Rivals, to theSwitch and mobile exclusiveStar Wars: Hunters, to the most recent of them all,FragPunk. It’s an exceptionally difficult time for a new IP to break out in the hero shooter genre, butFragPunkhas a few tricks up its sleeve....

A while ago,Ark: Survival Evolvedtransitioned from a dinosaur-packed survival simulator into a science fiction kaleidoscope that somehow merged with various fantasy elements to create a completely unique gaming experience. It’s one of those games that only seem limited by the imagination of the indie developers at Studio Wildcard and the affiliated studios who also worked on the game, however, this resource is in bountiful supply. RELATED:ARK: Survival Evolved – Best Base Builds Drawing inspiration from nature’s most bizarre organisms,Ark: Survival Evolvednow grants players the potential to find and tame fictional creatures that are completely original to the game, one of which is the majestic Maewing....

The weapon type inAssassin’s Creed Valhallathat possesses the fastest attack speed is the Daggers. They can allow Eivor to unleash lightning-fast stabs and slashes that can shredunarmored foesin only a few moments. To offset this rapid assault potential, Daggers also have the least reach out of any melee weapon as well as middling damage. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: How To Get The Shadow Strike Bow Due to this interesting mix of traits, Daggers fill a niche in combat for players who havethe need for speedand don’t mind getting up close and personal with their adversaries....

Summary ABaldur’s Gate 3player has created a rather unusual build, basing it on the fourth-wall-breaking Marvel superhero, Deadpool. Over six months since its initial release,Baldur’s Gate 3continues to inspire new ways of playing the game, and this latest build blends superheroes with high fantasy. The many possible builds inBaldur’s Gate 3is one of the game’s greatest strengths. At times, it seems like Larian has thought of every single thing that players might consider for a build, and implemented a way for it to be possible in-game....

Players who enjoyCivilization 6know that attaining victory against both AI and other players aren’t just a matter of blindly attacking other civs and making impromptu resolutions, especially when their civs of choice haveCiviliation Abilitiesthat nudge players towards a particular playstyle. With the right Civilization Ability, players can propel their civs to new heights - especially once they understand how to use these abilities to their fullest advantage. Related:Reasons We’re Excited For Sackboy: A Big Adventure (& Things We’re Worried About)...

BioShock 4is in development at Cloud Chamber, as confirmed on the studio’s website. With little official news about the upcoming title speculation and rumors have been circulating among fans of the franchise. There are some details aboutBioShock 4which have been confirmed. Similarly, there are some details which have a stronger grounding in reality than others. Here’s how to separate the fact from the fiction. RELATED:10 Best Action Games Set In Steampunk Worlds, Ranked BioShock 4’s Development BioShock 4is in development at a new studio set up by 2k called Cloud Chamber....

The wonderfully macabreBloodborneis home to all manner of evil creatures and unspeakable Lovecraftian horrors. Fans of the game are very familiar with the twisted enemies lurking the streets of Yharnam and beyond. But oneBloodbornefan is taking some time to highlight something usually less horrifying: the human characters. Reddit user raccoon1905 recently shared some fanart of the game’s cast with a twist: all of it was generated by an AI. It seems liketheBloodbornecommunity creates stunning fanartdespite the game’s horrors quite frequently, but it is generally not focused on the faces of the game’s human characters....

Found in the far west of Hyrule, gated by both the freezing landscapes of the Tabantha region and the coast ofHyrule,Gerudo Valleyis a dangerous wasteland that is one of the harder regions to navigate inBreath of the Wild. With scorching hot days and nights that dip below freezing, this isn’t a region that players should take lightly and they should ensure they are prepared for the trek to the city at its heart, Gerudo Town....

Summary EA Sports College Football 25doesn’t even fully release until Friday, July 19, and yet the game’s servers are already experiencing rampant issues. The massively anticipated sports sim title officially became available today in early access for gamers who placed a pre-order, but it appears that EA’s servers weren’t prepared to handle the massive influx. This has led to a flood of reports on Twitter of various, game-breaking performance issues being found throughoutEA SportsCollege Football 25....

Deathloopgame director Dinga Bakaba confirms that the game takes place in the Dishonored universe, set in the far future after the events of the Death of the Outsider DLC. As many know, especially sinceDeathloopis also available on Xbox Series X/Snow, the game poses as many questions as it does answers. This reveal comes at an interesting time. Not only isDeathloopreceiving renewed attention because of its Xbox Game Pass release and its new Golden Loop update, but many Arkane fans are also preparing to celebrate theDishonoredfranchise....

Since the introduction of the Competitive Playlist inDestiny 2, Bungie has struggled with finding a way to make it enticing and rewarding. Early on, the Glory ranking system was set up to give players the illusion of a skill rating, but eventually the cracks began to show. Then, whenPinnacle weapons like Luna’s Howlwere introduced, Competitive became even more frustrating for those players who struggled for one reason or another. Things were made even worse when Recluse became one of the best PvE weapons, but only those who made it to Fabled rank in Competitive Crucible could claim it....

In some ways, it’s a bit hard to believe thatDestinyhas been around for six years. The franchise still feels fresh to many, but simultaneously, the series also seems like it has been with gamers for so much longer. Along with enjoying the game itself, many fans have fun keeping up with news, theorizing what could come next, and simply spending time within the world ofDestiny.Recently, one fan found something incredibly intriguing when digging through images of the originalDestiny,as it could hint at content that is still on the way forDestiny 2....

Summary Xur has returned again toDestiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. Players are now a few days away from the end of Season of the Deep, though it’s clear that there is a lot of anticipation for August 22 whenBungie holds their Final Shape showcasewhich will not only provide insight into what’s coming for the next expansion, but many are expecting to see the general story beats for Season 22 as well....