Summary Open-world design is a delicate balance. On the one hand, players yearn for the open fields and mountaintops that a loading-screen-free game can provide. On the other hand, developers don’t want players to get so lost and confused that they miss all the best bits or quit out of frustration. Then again, getting lost in the content wilderness and having to find the path back alone can be a wonderful and weird experience....

Summary The perspective of afirst-person RPGis an aspect of those games that is sometimes underappreciated in the gaming world. With a first-person point of view, players are truly placed in the shoes of the characters they’re playing - seeing the world through their eyes. It’s a component of RPGs thatpairs well with their characteristically vast environments. From this point of view, players can become easily immersed in the surrounding sights, convincing them that they’re actually the ones taking the steps through these locations....

Summary Strategy gamesare often centered around warfare and conquest, with players typically vying for control over territory. This can sometimes lead to a lack of decision-making, as players losing territory often enter death spirals, and those that manage to take it are typically able to do as they wish. There are some strategy games, however, that forgo designated regions and territory entirely, replacing any sense of control with fluid gameplay. From the dungeon-crawling strategy ofDungeon Of The Endless, to the deck-building gauntlets ofWildfrost, there’s something here for all kinds of players....

Summary It’s been confirmed that the upcomingBorderlands 4will not be bringing back all the weapon manufacturers from previous games in the series.Borderlands 4has been highly-anticipated by fans of Gearbox’s co-op FPS franchise since it was first announced, but they just recently got a deep dive into what to expect from the game. Borderlands 4received its very own PlayStation State of Play event that pulled the curtain back on what the new game is bringing to the table....

Quick Links Episode Heresy introduced multiple new weapons toDestiny 2,which quickly became the best-in-slot for their respective archetypes and elements. For bow users, there’s the Anamnesis Lightweight Frame Void bow that can dominate PvE with endless Void synergy. This guide covers the definitive Anamnesis god rolls for both PvE and PvP inDestiny 2, alongside a couple of alternative perks, depending on your build and playstyle. Destiny 2: Anamnesis PvE God Roll Anamnesis is thebest Legendary Void bow for PvE, especially if you don’t have theFortunate Star from the Solstice event....

Quick Links After a year packed with diverse promos and fresh content,EA Sports FC 25is preparing for the highly anticipated return of its most popular promo: Team of the Season (TOTS). Thisannual promo celebrates the best playersfrom the 2024/25 season, rewarding them with some of the highest ratings and boosted stats in the game. As in past editions,FC 25players can vote for top performers from both men’s and women’s leagues across various countries....

Summary Despite rumors that suggested a potentialFortnitefilm adaptation was already in the works, Epic Games has responded and seemingly shut down any gossip about the company’s headlining title leaping to the silver screen.Fortniteis considered by many to be one of the most popular video games of all time, and while an adaptation would help the title to reach an even broader audience, fans may be waiting for some time for such a project to come to fruition....

Summary Given the historical nature of theFinal Fantasyseries, it’s easy to see why fans have high expectations for every title in the series. Some of these JRPGs do justice to the franchise’s reputation, while others buckle under the weight of these expectations. Along with this, there are rare instances wheresomeFinal Fantasygames end up surpassing all expectationsto become incredible titles that fans will have a great time with. These games should be celebrated because of their special nature and serve as an example to future titles in the genre that should also aspire to exceed expectations....

Summary Fortniteplayers now have the ability to purchase Reboot Cards from Reboot Vans for the price of 500 gold in the popular battle royale. As Chapter 6 Season 2 ofFortnitenears its conclusion, rumors are swirling around the internet about the possibility of a full Star Wars season launching in time for May 4. In addition to changing the way Reboot Vans function, the update launched a new season of Fortnite Festival....

Summary Quick Links A newMobile Suit Gundamseries has arrived.Gundam GQuuuuuuXis a collaborative project between Studio Sunrise and Studio Khara. This series is animated by Studio Khara, which is well known for therebuild of Evangelionmovies. It is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, the director of the Evangelion movies. Written by Hideaki Anno, the creator of the Evangelion franchise, this new series has been commonly known as Gundam by Evangelion staff, and, because of that, it carries a lot of excitement and expectations with it....

Summary Hollow Knight: Silksonghas recently been confirmed for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and gained an official release window during the recent Nintendo Direct.Hollow Knight: Silksongis one of the most eagerly awaited games of the year, and the fanbase was glad to see it finally getting an official release window. Originally announced in 2019,Hollow Knight: Silksonghas been in development for a while, and developer Team Cherry has mostly remained silent about the project in recent years....

Summary Honkai: Star Railis making a major update to its reward system for returning players, granting both free Fuel for farming in-game resources and free Relics. The massively popular sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse has seen plenty of reasons to entice older players to come back to the game throughout recent months, with a plethora of new content. January saw the long-awaited debut of the game’s fourth playable world in Amphoreus, with subsequent patches adding plenty of characters and the upcoming Version 3....

Quick Links It’s not surprising that a game calledRuneScape: Dragonwildswould have systems that revolve around Runes. In Ashenfall, Runes are the source of magic, making them an important resource for players who wish to wield this mystical power. Thankfully, Ashenfall is filled with magic, making these Runes a common resource. Players can easily stock up on the Essences and convert them to usable stones. If the nearby Rune Essence Geyser is depleted, a small journey to the unknown will take players to another Geyser....