Summary Many gravitate towardopen-world gamesfor the prospect of putting their features to the test, and to see how the map’s inhabitants will react. While some games will roll with the punches, proving to be less alive than many of their contemporaries, others will react in kind and may even have systems in place to dealwith player shenanigans, like wanted levels. In the same breath, these game worlds are often accompanied by stories with mature and consequential themes that will force a player to slow down and assess what is really going on....

Summary Set in an iconic post-apocalyptic world, theMad Maxfranchise can only be described as epic. Starting in 1979 with its first movie, this brutal universe was later expanded in four other movies, including a reboot in 2016 and an upcoming prequel. So, like any beloved lasting franchise, it eventually expanded into other mediums as well. With ambitious games that creategreater world immersionand comic books that provide a more in-depth background, it’s easy to see whyMad Maxhas maintained its first-rate status for over 40 years....

A trademark recently filed byBethesdacould be hinting at a potential monster hunting game to come from the developer in the future. The surge in popularity of theMonster Hunterfranchise throughout recent years has seen several of gaming’s most prolific studios looking to capitalize on the “giant monster” genre.EA would releaseWild Heartsearlier this year as the developer’s own take on the genre, mixing towering monsters with technological weapons. Now, a new trademark could suggest Bethesda is looking to try its hand at the popular genre....

One of the many qualities that makesBorderlandssuch a distinct and memorable franchise for so many in the gaming community is its aesthetic. With its pseudo-cel shaded art design, vibrant color contrasts, and its unmistakeable character designs,Borderlandshas left a strong visual impact on many who have played through the series. Although, one of the more noteworthy aspects ofBorderlandsis the design of its guns. More than the fact thatBorderlandsfeatures first-person shooting mechanics, guns play an integral role during active gameplay....

Summary Himawari Uzumaki is at the center of attention in theBorutomanga right now, and fans are incredibly excited to see this character receive the attention that she deserves. Part 1 ofBoruto, while interesting to a certain degree, focused entirely on the likes of Boruto Uzumaki and Kawaki. The other characters, who rightly deserved their own time in the story to develop further as characters, were shafted quite a lot. Of course, Naruto Uzumaki’s very own daughter, Himawari, was one of them as well....

Once Link leaves the Great Plateau inBreath of the Wild, he’ll unlock an exclusive sidequest called: [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]. Unfortunately for some fans, this doesn’t mean Rex and the otherXC2characters will make an appearance inBotW. The sidequest was simply added as a collaboration betweenBotWandXC2. Completing it will net Link the Salvager Set, Rex’s default outfit. Players will need version 1.3.3 ofBreath of the Wildin order to see the quest. This will automatically download when starting upBotW....

Currently, little is known about the nextCall of DutyZombiesmode. Leaks have indicated that it will be returning to the old round-based style, and given thenegative response toCall of Duty: VanguardZombies, going back to what worked would not be surprising. With several Zombies-specific hires happening at Treyarch, the future of the mode seems promising, and fans have high hopes for the next iteration. One of the most requested features is a dedicated cast, and if fans get their wish, it is easy to imagine the characters they would control....

TheCall of Dutyfranchise is known for its easter eggs and secrets, and as it turns out,Call of Duty: Warzoneis no different. Now thatCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers have had the chance to thoroughly explore the battle royale map, they’ve discovered secret bunkers, password-protected laptops, and mysterious phones. However, it seems that players don’t know exactly what to do with these things just yet. There are keypads next to the bunker doors that require a code, but so far, noCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers have managed to figure out what any of the codes may be....

Cyberpunk 2077andFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeplay host to the two biggest video game cities of 2020: Night City and Midgar respectively. These fictional metropolises each have their own unique charms and horrors, butCyberpunkandFinal Fantasy 7draw on a similar, complex pedigree of influences that are intrinsic to their common ethos. BothCyberpunkandRemakebegin on a similar noteand share a certain rebellious anti-corporate sentiment. Even though one title relies on cybernetics and the other upon magic, both titles can comfortably be considered works of punk fiction....

While players have tons of armaments available to them on the twisted island location inDead Cells, there aren’t that many ways for one to make use of the magical power clearly flooding the surroundings, despite essentially being a corpse that gets infinitely reanimated. RELATED:Blasphemous: Every Prayer & How To Get Them There are a few Magic-type Ranged Weapons in the game, which, put simply, are the only kind of magic spells the player can use in battle....

Seasonal Challenges have returned toDestiny 2in the new Season of the Splicer, and players have 10 objectives to complete this week. None of the challenges are particularly difficult, but some are a bit of a grind and quite specific. Destiny 2players need to get kills using certain weapon types which the new Override weapons happen to be perfect for. One of the main challenges also tasks players with completing this week’s story quest which formally introduces Guardians toFallen Kell of Light Mithrax....

What an age it has been, with the autumn season coming to a conclusion and marking ten years since the release ofDragon Age: Originsand all its glorious storytelling, lore, world-building, and contributions that it has made to the fantasy RPG genre. November 3rd marked the ten year anniversary, and yesterday,December 4th, was officiallyDragon 4geDay, a grand celebration by fans wishing to commend theDragon Age’s setting and world, Thedas. In many ways, the first game,Dragon Age: Origins, opened up the doors for the American and European flavor of darker medieval-fantasy RPGs to take hold in the console market and attract mass appeal....

The two Master Sorcerers that players can meet inElden Ringare Master Lusat and Master Azur, both of whom glimpsed the Primeval Current. The Primeval Current is, essentially, the unknowable cosmic energies that Glintstone and Sorceries inElden Ringare derived from. These masters attempted to understand it directly and were rendered motionless in Crystal form. RELATED:Elden Ring: Moonveil Katana Build Guide In addition to their armor sets, players can acquire each of the Master Sorcerer’s staffs....