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Quick Links When it comes to leveling up in ARPGs, minion builds are often the strongest for the early, and this is especially true forLast Epoch. The Acolyte and her undead army can trample over monsters during the campaign, making it a painless way to reach the Monolith of Fates. This build is much simpler compared tootherLast Epochbuilds, simply because of how minions in general play. Players don’t even have to do anything here except run and summon whatever minion goes down....

Quick Links Season 3 ofBlack Ops 6andWarzoneis shaping up to be the biggest season yet—and for good reason.Verdansk has made its highly anticipated returntoWarzone, bringing back the old-school action of its original rendition in a major way. That’s not all, though—fan-favorite weapons from the originalWarzoneera have also returned and are now available inBlack Ops 6Multiplayer. Among allthe iconic weapons making a comeback, theCR-56 AMAXstands out as one of the most popular....

Summary If everyone in fiction were split between being total angels and complete devils, they’d provide some simple, shallow stories. The most tantalizing tales see good guys try to overcome their flaws and resist temptation, and bad guys recount their fall into the depths of evil, and even their attempts to climb back out of them. It puts them in a sympathetic, underdog position, and if the rotter seeks to genuinely mend their ways, or make up for the time they lost, they can really pull people in....

Summary Open-world games, particularly in the AAA space, often give players predictable, repetitive gameplay loops that work as a backdrop to dramatic narratives and character progression. While this can be more than serviceable, especially when done well, some open-world games emphasize freedom not just in exploration, but in problem-solving. This is typically achieved with systems-led design. By offering players a series of interconnected systems to interact with, they can often devise their own solutions to obstacles....

Summary Nobody likes a hypocrite, but in the world ofResident Evil, where survivors need to be sure that they can trust each other when the going gets tough, it can be an especially bad character trait to have. Despite that, several characters in this immensely popular survival horror franchise have presented themselves in this sort of hypocritical way, spouting out personal beliefs and ideologies, before then acting completely differently not long after, proving them to be someone who isn’t all that honest about their true intentions....

Black Mirrorseason seven is finally here, and fans of the series have been eagerly awaiting to dive back into the dark and twisted worlds that have been causing more than a handful of discussions about technology and its integration with humanity. The latest season stands as one of the best, with plenty of standout hits, with some returning elements as well as a few entirely new ones to freshen up the themes....

After The Tomb disappointed players due to a lack of fresh content, a short Easter egg, and an awkward end cutscene, Treyarch has fired on all cylinders withCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s new Shattered Veil map. It manages to merge the strengths of everyBO6map released before it - Liberty Falls’ accessibility, Terminus’ memorable boss encounter, Citadelle Des Morts’ Wonder Weapon variants, and the Tomb’s gorgeous visuals - while also progressing the story in a meaningful way, Treyarch has created a map that has been a genuine hit with the community....

Summary WhenDeath Strandinglaunched in 2019, it challenged gameplay norms by introducing some of the most unconventional gameplay ever designed, and in one of the industry’s most bizarre worlds, no less. Despite its willingness to go against the grain and therefore the major risks it took, however, it quickly gained a considerable following filled with fans who have been waiting for more ever since. Now, withDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachslated to arrive in June 2025, anticipation for the sequel has never been higher, andKojima Productionsis capitalizing on that hype by offering a Collector’s Edition of the game that is filled with plenty of goodies forDeath Strandingfans....

Summary Diablo 4has announced new Unique items and Legendary Aspects that will be added in Season 8. Unique items are among the most coveted pieces of equipment inDiablo 4, while Legendary Aspects can expand the potential of players' characters by making them even more powerful. Unique items are equipment that radically impacts a player’s build. They can be class-specific, like The Umbracrux, a dagger for Rogues, or used by all classes, like the Harlequin Crest, considered one ofDiablo 4’s most popular items....

Summary Quick Links Maki Oze is one of the most powerful women inFire Force, butthere’s more to this second-generation pyrokineticthan just raw strength. Beyond her impressive physique, the third member of Company 8 is a complicated woman with a command over flames that rivals even some of the higher-ranking members of the Special Fire Force. The self-proclaimed “Gorilla Cyclops” of the 8th boasts power, courage, and a dedication to duty that could put many of her colleagues to shame....

Summary The former producer working forSony’s Japan Studio, Teruyuki Toriyama, has joined a new studio in Tokyo, Japan, and some of his merits includeBloodborneandDemon’s Souls. Toriyama leftSonyin 2020 and joined the Japanese studio Thirdverse, where he worked with producer Hikaru Okamura and Hideki Irie, a former executive producer at Sega. Sony has a long list of popular IPs under its belt, includingGod of War,The Last of Us, andGhost of Tsushima. However, PlayStation is also partial to soulslike titles, which is why FromSoftware’s new IPThe Duskbloodsmade waves at Nintendo’s recent showcase....

Summary Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has spoken out about the price tag for theNintendo Switch 2and its roster of exclusive titles from the gaming giant’s legendary catalog. While the modern gaming console market is dominated by a few major players, that doesn’t mean there isn’t intense competition between them, especially when it comes to pricing. For many gamers, cost can be the deciding factor in which system they choose, andNintendo Switch 2games look set to become increasingly costly investments....

Summary AFortniteleak revealed new WWE skins and tools that might be coming to the game soon. With just a couple of days left untilWrestleManiaweekend,Fortnitemay be celebrating the momentous occasion with its fans. Fortniteis no stranger to crossover collaborations with various franchises, including the likes of Marvel, DC, and the WWE.Fortnitefirst released a John Cena skin back in 2022, which included the wrestler’s entrance and ring gear. The following year, it launched more WWE skins featuring Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair....