While there is no doubt that it can make getting to specific locations much quicker, fast travel can easily break the immersion of an open-world, especially when it’s as simple as opening the map and immediately teleporting to a location. When games implementrealistic ways to fast travel, it becomes much easier to believe the world that the developers have worked hard to create. This list includes some of thebest open-world gamesthat discard the all-too-easy ways to fast travel in favor of offering players more logical ways to traverse....

Summary Many players are givingThe First Berserker: Khazantheir seal of approval asa solid Soulslikewith some unique ideas. With a random loot system similar toNiohand a stylized anime art style, the game comfortably occupies its own niche while containing many recognizable systems from other action RPGs. There’s a lot of random loot to find inThe First Berserker: Khazan, but there are only three overall weapon categories: Spears, Dual Blades, and Greatswords. Each weapon type comes with its own moveset and skill trees, so combat and playstyle variety doesn’t feel too limited by this design....

Quick Links After a long-awaited return, the originalCall of Duty: Warzonemap, Verdansk, is back,allowing players to revisit iconic POIsand experience an upgraded version of the battle royale’s first map. To make the most of your time in Verdansk and avoid an early trip to the Gulag or back to the lobby, it’s crucial to be properly equipped with the gear you need to survive. Continuing the tradition inWarzone, success often comes down to the loadouts you’re running – from weapons and attachments to perks....

Summary The first two episodes ofBlack MirrorSeason 7 were different from one another. “Common People” primarily focused on how well-being was being controlled by big tech companies. People would have to choose a subscription tier if they needed their health to be at optimum levels. Meanwhile, “Bete Noire” was more about how a human can take the help of ever-evolving technology to ruin someone’s life. But Episode 3 is much different from the previous two and asks a relevant question: are humans controlling technology, or is it the other way around?...

Quick Links Summary Marvel’s long-awaitedBlademovie starring Mahershala Ali might be canceled, and that could actually be a good thing for both the character and theMCU. Ever since the project was first announced in 2019, it’s been stuck in development hell. Even if it does eventually move forward, it may end up being a dud for a number of reasons. When Wesley Snipes said, “There is only one Blade”, in hisDeadpool & Wolverinecameo, no one saw its irony coming in the immediate future....

Quick Links The way into Room 46 isn’t the only secret to discover inBlue Prince. There arequite a few puzzlesthat don’t necessarily have anything to do with your main objective. You are rewarded for solving these puzzles, so taking time to explore is always worth the effort in the end. Even when you are outside of the Manor, there is plenty for you to discover. One thing you may notice early on is a set of stairs outside the front door that lead down to a little balcony with pipes connected to it....

Alongside its unique and immediately recognizable art style, theBorderlandsfranchise prides itself on having a ridiculous number of unique weapons, and this number continues to grow with each new mainline entry in the franchise. At this point, it’s already been confirmed thatBorderlands 4will have billions of guns, not including other rare loot collectibles. Not to mention,ifBorderlands 4gets its own DLCs, Seasonal Events, and other post-launch content like past games have, the total number of weapons in the game will grow even further over time....

Quick Links After all the birthday fun in March,Clash Royale’snew season, A Tale of Thieves, is here, and it’s bringing a lot of fantastic stuff. April’s update also came with some big changes, like the Season Shop’s gone, the reward system got a nice revamp, chest timers are out, and now you’re earning more daily crowns, gold, cards, and lucky drops. With all these exciting (and maybe a bit overwhelming) changes, A Tale of Thieves feels like a solid follow-up....

Summary Developer Bloober Team’s forthcoming third-person survival horror title,Cronos: The New Dawn, is a fresh IP for the studio that follows on the heels of its work on last year’s laudedSilent Hill 2 Remakein collaboration with publisher and IP holder Konami.Cronos: The New Dawnis scheduled to release sometime later this year, although a firm date has not been given at this time. The title looks intriguing from what has been shown of it so far, though, hitting many of the marks that the studio has become known for, and promising players another unnerving horror experience....

Summary Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch, CD Projekt Red confirmed that its upcoming port ofCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Editionwill utilize Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) upscaling technology in both Handheld and Docked modes. The Switch 2 version ofCyberpunk 2077will also include a 30 FPS quality mode, and a 40 FPS performance setting in tandem with variable refresh rate displays. The news came amid a busy cycle for Nintendo leading up to the Switch 2’s arrival....

Summary One of theDunestars has just wrapped up another project. They admitted that the criticism aimed at their character in their new TV series made them “arsey.” TheDunemovie series by director Denis Villeneuve is a cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novels.Dune: Part Onewas released in 2021 and it was well-received.Dune: Part Twohit theaters in 2024 and received the same positive reception. Both movies were a critical and commercial success....

Summary Anime standsout through visuals, settings, storylines, and characters. One important aspect of a good anime is its characters, and there are different ways in whicha character can stand outand grab the attention of viewers or fans. For female characters, one way to make them stand out is through their hair. Hair holds so much significance and can alter the looks of an individual or signify a personality change. A female character could have long or short hair, but having multicolored hair does the trick in making them iconic and noticeable....

Summary A prominentFortniteleaker has revealed that the popular battle royale could be getting a crossover with the hit 80’s television seriesKnight Riderin the near future.Fortniteis currently nearing the end of Chapter 6 Season 2, which gave players the ability to perform high-stakes heists to receive powerful loot during a match. While some fans found the vaults themselves to be lackluster, they did praise the game’s use of Black Markets. Knight Rideris a popular television seriesfrom the 80’s starring David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight....