Quick Links Red Dead Redemptioncomes with a unique Fame mechanic that measures how well-known John Marston and Jack Marston are across the Wild West. Their actions, both good and bad, influence their Fame level. One of theachievements inRed Dead Redemption, titled Man of Honor/Chivalry’s Dead is unlocked when you have attained the highest Fame rank. Since it’s not entirely clear what raises Fame, we’ve outlined the best ways to increase Fame inRed Dead Redemptionin this detailed guide....

Quick Links Every time you level up inPath of Exile 2you’ll get a passive skill point. All classes pull from the same massive passive skill tree that will include buffs that benefit any build, giving you an incredible amount of freedom with how you build your character. There are hundreds of passive skills to choose from, and even thoughyou can respec wheneveryou want; you’ll want to find the right ones to make sure you’re building your character however you see fit....

Summary Despite coming out over a decade after its predecessor,Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2proved a huge success both among fans of the original and new players. With its critical and commercial success, it stands to reason that Saber is willing to at the very least entertain a sequel. There is clearly a market forSpace Marine 3, but what new directions could this hypothetical game take?Space Marine 2sawTitus battle against Tyranids alongside his space marine buddies Chairon and Gadriel, but it wasn’t exclusively about the marines....

Summary An ambitious newStarfieldmod is transforming the recent Shattered Space DLC into an unofficialStar Warsgame set during the reign of the Sith Empire. Just like most of Bethesda’s RPG offerings,Starfieldis home to a passionate modding community that alters the game’s source code to create all kinds of interesting crossovers. Fittingly enough, a great deal of these are inspired by major sci-fi properties likeDune,Halo, andMass Effect. It should come as little surprise thatStar Warsis on that list as well, and there are already plenty of impressiveStarfieldmods that bring elements of the Galaxy Far, Far, Away into Bethesda’s massive sci-fi RPG....

Summary KFCis continuing its gaming-related antics by releasing a special Tamagotchi-like digital pet in Spain that tasks players with taking care of a virtual drumstick. KFC has a long and complicated history with video games, from tie-ins to popular titles likeDiablo 4to mock consoles that could hypothetically keep a player’s chicken dinner warm during intense gaming sessions. Colonel Sanders has even made a handful of appearances in actual video games, ranging from this year’sFunko Fusionto a dating sim where he can dateLady Dimitrescu ofResident Evil Villagefame....

Summary Nightdive Studios has released a significant update forKilling Time: Resurrectedacross all platforms, updating the game to version 1.1. This November 2024 patch fromNightdive Studiosintroduces a host of bug fixes alongside several new features and gameplay enhancements, further refining the remastered classic. The news about 1995 horror shooterKilling Timebeing remastered first surfacedin June 2024 during the Guerrilla Collective showcase, where the remastered version,Killing Time: Resurrected, was officially unveiled. The updated release promised a lot of improvements, including high-definition visuals, reworked controls, smoother gameplay, and a unique toggle allowing players to switch between modernized and original graphics....

Summary Quick Links As the top hero academy in Japan, UA High is responsible for training heroes and molding them for a life as pro heroes. This school is the main setting ofMy Hero Academia,withthe spotlight being on Class 1-A and its students. However, these students are not the only students in this school, and although the spotlight rarely moves to the other students, one class has been able to stand out, Class 1-B....

Rarely doThe Game Awardspass without some controversy, and this year is no exception. While there’s already outrage brewing over some surprising nominee picks, it’s the omission of a title byThe Game Awardsthat is causing a good deal of indignation. The reveal of2024’s Game Awards nomineescame as a surprise to many, particularly in regard toElden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree. While DLC expansions have always been in the running for Game Awards accolades, one has never been nominated for Game of the Year—a fact that becomes more egregious when it’s considered thatElden Ringalready won GOTY....

In June, Nintendo announced its owncharging station for the Switch’s Joy-Con controllers. After opening pre-orders exclusively on the Japanese My Nintendo Store, the first-party accessory is now available at the US Nintendo Store and select retailers, like Best Buy and GameStop. The charging station arrives just in time for the holidays, making it a perfect gift for Nintendo fans or anyone seeking a convenient way to charge their Joy-Con controllers....

WhenThe Elder Scrolls 6(TES 6) was announced in 2018, fans of Bethesda’s beloved RPG franchise were electrified. However, much has changed since then, particularly with Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media, Bethesda’s parent company, in 2021. This acquisition sparked speculation about whetherTES 6would become an Xbox exclusive, cutting off PlayStation players from one of gaming’s most celebrated franchises. At the time, Microsoft was clear that it viewed exclusivity as a significant part of its strategy for leveraging its growing stable of studios....

Summary The first-person puzzle gameBotany Manorwill be released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on June 04, 2025. Developed by Balloon Studios,Botany Manorwas first released for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC in April 2024. Tasking players with exploring a majestic manor set in the serene English countryside while cultivating magical plants,Botany Manorappeared as aday-one title on Xbox Game Passto the delight of puzzle game fans. The title has seen largely positive reviews, with both critics and players applauding its pacing, design, and calming soundtrack....

Summary As a series that has been going strong for nearly three decades,One Piecehas created so many great and iconic story arcs. Some are quite short, like the Loguetown arc (7 episodes) or the Return to Sabaody arc (6 episodes),while others are quite long,such as the Skypiea arc (43 episodes) or the Wano Country arc (191 episodes). But no matter how long the story arcs may be, every single one of them presents a challenge - a stake, if you will - that the heroes have to overcome....

Summary Blizzard has pulled the curtain back on the abilities available to new Tank hero Hazard inOverwatch 2. Hazard has been teased for theOverwatch 2roster for quite some time, with some fans assuming that he would be called “Phreak.” However, it was later clarified that Phreak isn’t Hazard’s name, but rather, he is part of a group known as the Phreaks. Hazard’s backstory sees him joining a group called the Phreaks, who modify their bodies with advanced technology....