Summary Sid Meier’s Civilization 6is an impressive turn-based strategy 4X video game about growing civilizations and succeeding through various winning conditions.Wonders are buildings designed as bonusesto complement the player’s choice of victory conditions. They aren’t game-changing, but when placed strategically, can provide great boosts in a variety of ways. However, some wonders are too niche or practically useless by the time their construction is complete, that they aren’t worth building in the first place....

Quick Links A good gun can get you a long way in Stalker 2, and even more so if it’s upgraded for better performance. Players can find a lot of unique weapons out in the Zone, and if you’re looking for a good assault rifle early on, then the Drowned should be on your list of options. The Drowned is a unique AK rifle that players can stumble upon fairly early on....

TheBatman: Arkhamseries is one of the most beloved superhero series to date, withBatman: Arkham Knightapproaching its tenth anniversaryin 2025. Since its inception in 2009, this iconic series has solidified its status over the years despite some mixed receptions for titles likeLockdown,Blackgate, andSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Overall, the series remains a high point in the superhero genre. However, it’s not the end of the road. In fact, it might be the perfect time for Rocksteady Studios to consider remastering its other main installments and smaller titles....

Since its initial launch all the way back in 2017,Fortnitehas become one of the most popular video games ever made, averaging over 1 million active players per day. The game’sfree-to-play Battle Royale modeput it on the map back in the day, but it’s the consistent flow of seasonal content that’s kept fans coming back year after year, and major expansions that have helped to bring in new players – expansions likeLEGO Fortnite....

Summary A recentZenless Zone Zeroleak is showing off the animations and gameplay for upcoming S-Rank character Asaba Harumasa, teasing his variety of flashy attacks. The newest urban action RPG from HoYoverse has packed plenty of flair into its characters, with many boasting stunning animations and colorful designs. Many characters like Anby and Nekomata incorporate flips into their attacks, whileZenless Zone Zero’s elemental attacksoften use lightning, fire, and ice among others. Now, one of the game’s next characters is being shown off....

Summary Normally, gamers don’t pay much attention to NPCs since they are mostly just there to make an open world more immersive. However, occasionally, developers surprise gamers by making non-playable characters into vital parts of the journey, whether it is for storytelling reasons or changes to the gameplay. Sometimes NPCs can be used as tools to help the player progress through main and side quests alike, while others become gameplay gimmicks that make up the bulk of a game....

Summary Fatshark’s 2018 co-op action titleWarhammer: Vermintide 2is currently available at a steep 95% discount on Steam for a limited time. This brings the acclaimedWarhammer: Vermintide 2down to just $1.49, a huge new historical low for the title. Warhammer: Vermintide 2is the sequel to 2015’sWarhammer: End Times - Vermintide, and is often described as one of the must-playgames for people who likeLeft 4 Dead. The gameplay comparisons between the two are immediately obvious, with constant Skaven hordes taking the place ofLeft 4 Dead’s zombies as players fight their way through the chaos in 4-player co-op mayhem....

Summary Several listings for allegedNintendo Switch 2accessories have surfaced online, suggesting the upcoming console will be significantly larger than its predecessor. This development adds to the growing pile of circumstantial evidence pointing to the possibility that theSwitchsuccessor has already started mass production. Taiwanese parts supplier Weltrend Electronics previously hinted that theSwitch 2 may enter mass production by the end of September 2024. While it’s unclear if this truly happened, Nintendo’s latest financial report shows an unusual increase in raw materials inventory, hinting that the company has indeed begun mass assembly of something new....

Summary The development team behindAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas revealed new information about how stealth mechanics will play into the next installment in the historic action RPG series. While stealth has always been a key part of theAssassin’s Creedgames,Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill feature a major overhaul in how players sneak around. Originally planned for launch on May 19, 2025,Assassin’s Creed Shadows' release has been delayedto Jun 10, 2025, with the development team stating that the delay was in the best interest of the game....

WhenAvowedwas first revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase in 2020, many assumed it would be Obsidian Entertainment’s take onSkyrim. But instead of a massive open world RPG likeSkyrim, Obsidian decided to dial things back a bit withAvowed, creating a more focused experience. Anyone worried that this change in direction meansAvowedis going to feel “small” should rest easy. I recently spent about two hours hands-on with a beta build ofAvowedthat starts with a tutorial dungeon before opening up to a large explorable zone big enough to still scratch the open world itch, even if the game is not technically a full-blown open world experience....

Summary The final update forBaldur’s Gate 3, known as Patch 8, has launched, expanding the world of Larian Studios' isometric RPG and introducing several highly anticipated features. Among them arebrand-new subclassesnow available, offering even more ways to customize characters. Players can now personalize their journey through the Forgotten Realms even further, whether by creating focused builds or mixing subclasses through multiclassing. However, among the new abilities and spells added with these update, a few stands out asthe best subclasses introduced in Patch 8 ofBaldur’s Gate 3, providing players with even greater power when planning their builds....

This post contains spoilers for Berserk. Summary TheBerserkmanga returned with Chapter 377, which showed the present plight of the Kushan empire. Despite incurring heavy losses, the Kushans managed to collect themselves and create another thriving environment for themselves. To avoid a repetition of the Ganishka incident, the Kushans decided to hold a Kurultai. The event is important to the Kushans, as this is where they discuss the most important affairs....

Temtem Swarmallows players to choose from several different Tems to play as while holding off huge swarms of enemies. While only Platypet and Smazee are initially available, the current build contains seven different Tems for players to choose from once they’re unlocked. One Tem you may unlock after beating the first main boss ofTemtem Swarmis Oree. This digital Tem is an expert in AOE attacks and comes with the ability to dash right at the start of a round....