Summary Genshin Impactis adding a permanent rhythm event in Version 5.3, and thanks to a recent leak, players can see the full track list available at launch. At its core,Genshin Impactis an open world adventure, where players can pull for their favorite characters and use them to build powerful teams. However, the developers have never shied away from offering alternative game modes that aren’t focused on combat, the most notable examples being Genius Invokation TCG and the Serenitea Pot....

If there’s one game that needsno introduction, it’sGenshin Impact. HoYoverse’s free-to-play action RPG took the gaming world by storm when it made its debut in September 2020. Despite some mixed pre-release reception, it ended up generating a shocking $3.8 billion in revenue by the end of 2022, making it the most successful first year on the market for any game ever made. What madeGenshin Impact’s launch even more impressive, though, was that it accomplished that when it wasn’t playable on all platforms....

Grand Theft Auto 6is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games of the decade. Rockstar has been famously tight-lipped so far, leaving fans to piece together theories and leaks for clues about what to expect. While the first teaser trailer gave glimpses of a modernized, high-octane Vice City-inspired setting and introduced new protagonists, Jason and Lucia, much remains unknown — especially about Jason. While Lucia is seen wearing prison clothes and is rumored to have a backstory tied to law enforcement or criminal justice, possibly as a convict with a complicated past, virtually nothing is known about her partner....

As a first-person shooter,Blindfireis part of a legacy spanning decades dating back toMaze Warin the 1970s. Although the genre has undoubtedly come a long way from shooting eyeballs in wireframe corridors, there are some seemingly unavoidable problems that multiplayerfirst-person shootersin particular have had to contend with time and time again. Gunplay, movement, graphics, progression, and myriad other systems have evolved considerably, but issues like camping or downtime for defeated players have long continued to be a pain point for even the most successful franchises....

Metal Slug Tacticsis a major departure from the run-and-gun chaos the series is usually known for, bringing the 2D side-scrolling shooter series to the realm of isometric tactical RPGs. Leikr Studio’s tactical take onMetal Slugalso benefits from ahighly replayable roguelikefoundation that encourages players to experiment with builds, squad compositions, and strategies over many more hours than a typical franchise entry. Game Rant sat down with Leikr Studio CEO Aurelién Loos to discuss the team’s approach toMetal Slug Tacticsgiven the series' history of offering adrenaline-fueled shooter gameplay....

The incredibly scenic and vibrant world ofInfinity Nikkiis full of places to explore and there’s plenty to do along your journey throughout Miraland. While you have your fuzzy little sidekick Momo to keep you company, and intriguing characters wait around every corner, a game of such scale may have you feel compelled to bring a friend or two along on your adventures.Infinity Nikkiincorporates a stunning variety of features for players to make use of as an up-and-coming stylist, and social features are included among them....

Quick Links Flying mounts inWorld of Warcraftcome in all shapes, sizes, and forms. Most players start out with either a gryphon or wyvern (depending on your faction and if you are not a Druid) and then acquire more unique flying mounts as time goes on. Aside from being a way of getting around quicker, mounts can also have an element of prestige to them, especially when they come from a raid or high end PvP performance....

Quick Links InUFL, players can choose from various modes, including the fan-favorite online Ranked competitive to showcase their skills or jump into the Casual mode to simply enjoythe world’s most popular sport. However, many players are eager to experience the game alongside friends. Whether it’s for a friendly in-house competition or just a fun way to pass the time, playing football games with friends has been a long-standing tradition across eras and video games....

Summary I’ll always love theScreamfranchise the most, but I’m also a big fan ofFinal Destination. I appreciate that the funhorrorfranchise hasone of the most distinct villains ever seen in the genre (Death itself). In every movie, the main characters are supposed to die in some epic, terrifying, and gruesome way. When they escape death, it’s only a matter of time before they find themselves in another life-or-death situation. AlthoughDevon Sawa won’t reprise his rolein the upcomingFinal Destination: Bloodlines, there’s still a lot to look forward to, including the famous campy tone....

MachineGames, the studio that developed the upcomingIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, is probably best known forWolfenstein. Besides being both titles from the same studio and being about fighting fascism, though, the games have little in common.The Great Circlemore resembles the 2004 Starbreeze titleThe Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay,according to a MachineGame dev (many of whom came from Starbreeze). Executive producer Jerk Gustafsson told Game Rant about the evolution of the team’s formula, and in some cases callbacks to older titles, in a recent interview....

Summary A new leak has provided a hint as to what the rumored new Steam Controller will look like. The rumoredSteamController looks to have had a major overhaul from the prior iteration, which may help it to find more success than its predecessor. Valve has repeatedly tried producing hardware and peripherals for gaming with mixed levels of success. The Steam Deck, arguably, is one of Valve’s biggest successes outside of the PC gaming platform itself, with both versions of the device selling very well for the company....

SPOILERS AHEAD Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (and other recent games) On the surface,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuzain Hawaii seems like a goofy game about a goofy lil guy living his best life. Sure, Goro Majima’s Hawaii vacation goes sideways, but Majima was born to be a pirate. That much is obvious by how well this out-there concept seems to fit into the world ofLike a Dragon.And indeed, plenty of the original characters from theYakuzaseries deserve a vacation....

Quick Links Fishing is a big part ofLuma Island. Not only can you pick it as a profession, butcatching fish and selling themin different shops is an excellent way to rack up a ton of profits in the game. You can even use it to cook and sell various dishes for a higher price. But, while the game’s tutorial section teaches you the basics of crafting, fishing isn’t covered at all....