STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylis the latest entry into the belovedSTALKERfranchise, but not all fans know that the whole thing originally started out as a book. That’s right, theSTALKERseries was imagined (perhaps unsurprisingly) during the second wave of great Russian sci-fi which came during the early 1970s. It is arguably one of the most successful adaptations of a novel into the video game medium.Readers of the book will be sure to get extra enjoyment from playing the game, and vice versa....

Summary The release ofDragon Age: The Veilguardhas returnedBioWareto the center stage as one of the foremost developers of AAA titles in the gaming scene today. It’s no understatement to say their catalog is filled with classic titles that will be remembered for a long time, fromKnights of the Old RepublictoMass Effect 2. It’s not a perfect library of games, as titles likeAnthemcan attest to. But BioWare has still made an incredibly valuable contribution to RPGs as a genre....

Summary Bleachis a series that features a plethora of plot twists within its long-running narrative, but by far the most memorable kind of unexpected turn is a sudden betrayal. While the world ofBleachis made up of many unique factions, from Soul Reapers to Espada, all the way to Fullbringers, it doesn’t necessarily mean all of their members get along, or even have the same goals. This has resulted in a handful of shocking betrayals which shook viewers to their core upon witnessing them for the first time, and since author Tite Kubo is amaster at foreshadowing, it causes people to ponder whether they should have expected it all along....

The recent success ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6has only continued with the launch of Season One Reloaded on December 5, with fans receiving another batch of fresh content across Zombies and multiplayer. This includes the introduction of brand-new Zombies map Citadelle des Morts, while new maps, limited-time modes, and equipment have been brought to standard multiplayer. While this outwardly seems like a time of celebration forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, especially with the title recently experiencing the most successful month of player engagement for anyCoDtitle ever made, some other announcements from Treyarch have soured the mood, to say the least....

Call of Duty Zombieshas been a stellar experience for over a decade, and withBlack Ops 6bringing forth even more zombie content, some new players might want to know what some of the easiestCOD Zombiesmaps are from past iterations so that they can jump in and better understand the round-based gameplay loop and reach the highest rounds they can muster. While there have been some truly tough maps in theCOD Zombiesfranchise, there are some maps that are way easier than the rest, and they allow players to havea great deal of funwithout having an abundance of fear of getting trapped or killed in the early rounds....

Summary Final Fantasyis a series known for its cinematic spectacle, intense gameplay, memorable characters, and a whole host of recurring elements that can be too numerous to keep track of. The series may be facing an identity crisis in recent times, but that should take nothing away from the immense allure of the franchise. One of the most memorable parts of any video game is an antagonist that fans will grow to hate, making for a satisfying conclusion when these villains are taken down....

Quick Links One of the most popular choices forthe swords in Citadelle des Mortsis Balmung, also known as the Raven Sword. This mightyBlack Ops 6Wonder Weapon definitely has its advantages, but how can players exactly get their hands on this sharp and pointy melee weapon that makes hacking and slashing the undead hordes so fun? The Balmung Sword is arguably the most complex of the 4 Swords inBlack Ops 6’s Citadelle des Morts, but this guide will make it beyond easy for players to claim the Sword in their own rounds of the map thanks to an easy translation of the Raven Sword code andall solutions....

Quick Links There are hundreds of Calling Cards inBlack Ops 6, and so many of them require unique challenges to unlock that allow players to showcase their mastery of Multiplayer, Zombies, Campaign, and Warzone as they head into another fight with friends and against foes. Every Calling Card inBlack Ops 6can be found below, along with how to unlock them, so that players can enjoy a lengthy collection of badges....

A major factor inSkyrim’s success is its character customization, which lets players build their Dragonborn according to the playstyle they want. One can go the tried and tested sword and shield warrior route orplow throughSkyrimwith their fists using an unarmed build. Despite the diverse character classes a player can create in the game, there’s one lethal archetype that some always come back to, and it’s worthy of a callback inThe Elder Scrolls 6....

Eternal Strandsis the debut action-adventure title for Yellow Brick Games, which was founded in 2020 by BioWare and Ubisoft veterans like Mike Laidlaw (Dragon Age) and Thomas Giroux (The Crew), among many others. This means there are big expectations out of a relatively small studio, but there are advantages to that. Because of a focused idea and the studio’s hopefully well-paced execution,Eternal Strandswill be released in Q1 2025 - roughly five years afterYellow Brick Games was founded....

Summary Final Fantasy 14 Mobilerecently revealed a new trailer featuring gameplay for all nine playable jobs in the standalone MMO. Though the base framework of the critically acclaimed MMORPG is the same, new abilities, animations, and UI elements suggestFinal Fantasy 14 Mobilewill be a little different from the game players are used to. Recently,Final Fantasy 14revealed it was developing a new mobile versionof the decade-old MMO. Rather than a cross-compatible platform port like theFF14Xbox version,Final Fantasy 14 Mobileis a standalone game featuring many of the title’s jobs, stories, and activities streamlined for phones and similar devices....

Quick Links Pokemon TCG Pockethas been trying to keep its player base satisfied by putting outlimited-time events that reward playerswith all sorts of items, like cards, Wonder Hourglass, Shop Tickets, and more. The next new event to join the line-up is theFire Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event, offeringTCG Pocketplayers the chance to earn some neat Fire-type cards, among other things. Fire Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event Info During the event, Fire-type cards will start toappear in the Wonder Pick sectionas part of Rare and Bonus picks....

Nearly four years after its initial release,Cyberpunk 2077continues to be one of the most popular open world games of the 2020s. The game’s player base was bolstered after the success of Netflix’sCyberpunk: Edgerunnersanime and the expansivePhantom Libertystory DLC. CD Projekt Red seems intent on maintainingCyberpunk 2077’s momentum, as the RPG is rumored to have an upcoming collaboration with none other thanFortnite. Fortniteis no stranger to video game collaborations. Since its release,Fortnitehas seen the likes of Master Chief, Jill Valentine, Ezio Auditore, and Lara Croft board the Battle Bus....