Summary December 2 is set to be an exciting day for allRuneScapeplayers, with Jagex confirming that it will mark the beginning of this year’s Christmas event. Jagex is putting on a treat forRuneScapeplayers this year, with the holiday celebrations set to last over a month. Every year,Jagex celebrates multiple holidays inRuneScape, like Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, in the form of large-scale events. For the duration of these events, players can take part in a themed event to earn exclusive rewards, giving players bragging rights over others in subsequent years....

Marvel Rivalsis just around the corner, and is likely to resonate with many fans of the wider Marvel Multiverse. Thanks to a relatively vocal development cycle, the release ofMarvel Rivalshas become somewhat of an end-of-year event. However, it won’t be alone in the holiday season thanks to some support from an existing Marvel game. When it comes to obscure corners of Marvel, few properties reach further thanMarvel Snap. For more than two years now,Marvel Snaphas tracked with other major happenings in the franchise, and continued to host events which release cards relevant to the time....

Summary Epic Games has confirmed thatFortniteis bringing back the original map on December 6.Fortniteexperimented with an “OG” season that served as a throwback to the game’s original battle royale map as it appeared in Chapter 1. The original version ofFortniteOG started with Chapter 1: Season 5with the map continuously updating until it reached Season X. The limited-time event was massively popular and successfully brought many lapsed players back toFortnite. Considering how popular Season OG was, it’s really no surprise that Epic Games is bringing it back on December 6....

Summary ADestiny 2player has designed a Hunter outfit paying homage to the popular Chill Guy meme that’s dominated 2024’s online culture, and the shooter’s community has a lot of praise for the design. First posted by artist Phillip Banks in 2023, the Chill Guy internet meme features an anthropomorphic dog wearing a casual outfit and radiating the ultimate laid-back demeanor. SinceDestiny 2players are constantly looking for new fashion ideas to freshen gameplay, it was only a matter of time before the viral meme found its way into the science-fiction world....

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatredwent a long way to expand upon the base game in some much-needed ways well over a year after its initial launch. Additions like the Kurast Undercity dungeon and the multiplayer-focused Dark Citadel gaveDiablo 4’s endgame loop a shot in the arm for players burnt out on the base game’s endgame offerings. However, Vessel of Hatred still left the game lacking in one department that seemed primed to be a core part ofDiablo 4’s challenge in the lead-up to and at launch....

A new expansion pass forDisney Dreamlight Valleywas announced last month at the 2024Disney Dreamlight ValleyShowcase stream. The new Storybook Vale DLC will be released in two parts, with its first half already out for purchase on November 20. However, fans attempting to purchase the newDisney Dreamlight ValleyDLC had some issues, leading to frustration and controversy among players. Despite the DLC’s announcement being relatively recent, fans quickly became excited about its offerings....

Summary Elden Ring’s director Hidetaka Miyazaki has recently teased the future of the FromSoftware IP, suggesting possible spin-offs are in the works instead of a direct sequel to the acclaimed dark fantasy. The Japanese developer has produced several, iconic Soulslike games during its longevity, in addition toElden Ring, including theDark Soulsfranchise,Bloodborne, andSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Miyazaki has confirmed more projects are currently being worked on. The punishing expanse ofElden Ring’s Lands Between debuted in 2022, rife with unaided exploration and hardcore boss battles, and the game went on to win Game of the Year....

Summary First-person shooters are a powerhouse staple of the gaming industry. FromCall Of DutytoTitanfall, almost every gamer out there has played at least one. A majority of these games focus on human characters, even those with fantastical settings. There is something to be said about the “everyman” playable character, and how important identification is within game protagonists. Despite this, there are a few FPS games that specifically allow the player to choose to play as a non-human character, whether that be a robot, an alien, a monster, or even a hamster....

Summary The Nintendo Switch is a significant milestone in the video game industry. By combining portable and traditional modes, the platform managed to attract the attention of many players, becomingone of the best-selling consoles in history. Much of this is also due to the excellent game library that the hybrid received, with support even from various third parties. However, Nintendo’s exclusives were the ones that stood out the most in this generation, with consistent and high-quality releases....

One ofGhost of Tsushima’s greatest strengths was the depth of its combat systems. From the get-go, players had access to Jin Sakai’s trusty family katana, a sword that formed the basis ofGhost of Tsushima’s combat. During the course ofGhost of Tsushima, players alsounlock Sword Stances, letting them tackle different enemy types more efficiently. And then a smaller tanto blade could be used for stealth takedowns.Ghost of Yoteilooks to be doubling down on its predecessor’s combat options....

Summary Despite Master Chief being one of the most recognizable characters in the video game industry, the voice behind the helmet, Steve Downes, was reportedly almost dropped fromHalo 4,as was Jen Taylor, who voices Cortana.Halo 4marked a turning point for theHalobrand as a whole, though recasting characters like this would have likely resulted in a lot of criticism from fans, with early playtests confirming “The Chief” isn’t “The Chief” without Downes behind him....

Quick Links Summary Hextech is a creation by Jayce Talisin theArcaneseries that, in basic terms, is a type of magic. However, there’s a lot more to the creation than this, as it is used as a way to make the city of Piltover prosper beyond its original limits. It comes with its negatives, however, and isn’t always stable. Though this groundbreaking creation by Jayce Talis has the ability to bring a lot of aid to the city of Piltover, its danger is also something that needs to be considered....

Quick Links HoloCureis an incredibly fun roguelike indie game featuring VTubers from Hololive Production. The 0.7 update is one of the game’s biggest patches yet, introducing a wealth of new content, including characters, items, areas, and gameplay features. One of the additions is the newFan Letterssystem, which provides players with another way to earn permanent power-ups in the main game. Here’s a quick guide to what the Fan Letters system entails and how to obtain them inHoloCure....