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Summary Ubisoft has announced that bothAssassin’s Creed OdysseyandAssassin’s Creed Originshave reached an impressive new milestone, as they’ve both reached over 40 million players. The monumental achievement exemplifies just how muchAssassin’s Creed OdysseyandOriginsresonated with fans of the franchise. While it certainly hasn’t reached nearly as many players,Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas proven to be a massive successfor Ubisoft, as it has managed to continually top the sales charts since its release on March 20....

Summary Piggybacking on the huge success of video game adaptations over recent years, which includeThe Last of Usand Amazon’sFallout,Sonyis now looking at broadening its video game horizons even more with anAstro Botmovie or TV series. Adaptations of some of gaming’s most beloved video games haven’t always been a success, with the likes of Uwe Boll’s 2008 adaption of the popular first-person shooter seriesFar Crywhich, even though the budget was $30 million, made less than $800,000 globally....

Summary Quick Links Royal Blood is one of the most prominent talking points throughoutAttack on Titan. However, just like those pesky Titan shifters, it can pop up in the strangest of places. At first, royal blood appears limited to a select, secretive family within the walls. However, it then emerges that Zeke Jeager, an invading titan shifter from the world outside, also possesses the special lineage. A lot ofAttack on Titan’sstory is rooted in lore going back thousands of years....

Summary So far,The Last of Usseason 2 is off to a flying start as critics give the highly anticipated post-apocalyptic series' returna promising review score.Even though there seem to be a few niggling factors for the upcoming season that suggest fans are not going to get a complete story this time around and a cliffhanger ending, with an overall score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes so far, viewers should be in for a thrilling ride next week as they welcome back the beloved Joel and Ellie....

Summary Capcom’s latest installment in their long-running monster-hunting franchise,Monster Hunter Wilds, has been their fastest-selling entry to date. The game has received almost universal praise from fans and critics alike, andcontinues to add contentwith the first title update having recently been released. That means there are plenty of new players still jumping intoMonster Hunter Wilds, with many approaching it as their firstMonster Huntergame. There is a vast variety of weapons, armor, and gear available inMonster Hunter Wilds, so much so that finding the right mix of options can be a daunting task for new players....

Summary In addition to the unique worlds featured across sixteen mainline games, Square Enix has also produced some truly outstanding spin-off worlds for theFinal Fantasyfranchise. These spin-off worlds have also influenced the core titles in some pretty significant ways, sometimes even becoming the main setting for a numbered entry. And muchlike the Ivalice Alliancebefore it, theFabula Nova Crystallissubseries has had major implications not just on spin-off games, but on the mainline titles as well....

Quick Links Each ofBaldur’s Gate 3’sSorcerer Subclasses fills a different niche and offers unique benefits. From the Draconic Bloodline’s resilience and empowered elemental damage, to the Storm Sorcerer’s flight and storm conjuring, and the sheer chaos of Wild Magic, each Sorcerer brings something different to the party. Similarly,Baldur’s Gate 3’snewest Sorcerer Subclass,Shadow Magic, fills a survivability and enemy control niche. Strength of the Grave can save them from a deadly blow once per long rest, they can create darkness to obscure sightlines and deal with ranged foes, and their Hound of Ill Omen can sprint into the fray and inflict omens on their foes....

Summary Strategy games are typically oriented around warfare, especially older titles and classic real-time strategy games. While some often feature options for diplomacy, particularly in the 4X genre, many of them encourage frequent combat and domination as their core gameplay mechanics. Some strategy titles, however, allow players to take a more passive or even peaceful approach. These titles don’t necessarily facilitate conflict-free experiences. However, each of them gives players frequent opportunities to avoid conflict, be it the negotiation system inGriftlands, or the passive victory conditions inDune: Spice Wars....

Quick Links Though most things reset between runs inBlue Prince, permanent upgrades do not, and will remain active throughout all future runs once unlocked. In total, there are four major permanent additions inBlue Prince, and several minor permanent upgrades that players can acquireas they build out the Mt. Holly Estate. The West Path, Apple Orchard, Gemstone Cavern, and Blackbridge Grotto all offer useful bonuses or mechanics that players should attempt to unlock quickly....

Best Light Cone Back to All Characters Castorice stands out as a new Quantum DPS character inHonkai: Star Rail.Her kitrevolves around HP scalingand reducing the HP of the team to increase her and her summon’s DPS potential while also having the ability to debuff enemies' All-Type RES. Additionally, she has a unique passive ability to resurrect an ally once per battle—even when she’s not part of the active lineup—a feature that could (controversially) impact the future ofHonkai: Star Rail’s meta with global passive abilities being more prominent with future upcoming characters....

Summary Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has really taken the gaming space by storm since its release, rising to become what may put up a very strong fight at the 2025 Game Awards. In many ways, it offers something that has never (or at least, rarely) been offered before, from its jaw-dropping scenery to its captivating story, all alongside some of the most fulfilling and engaginggameplay mechanics seen in a modern RPG. However, it didn’t get here all on its own, and it has no shame in admitting where it came from, particularly when it comes to its many influences....

Quick Links Introduced alongside theKhans of the SteppeDLC but available for free to allCrusader Kings 3players is the ability to formdefensive pacts known as Confederations. While only available to some rulers of lower tiers, they can be great forfending off looming threatson the Steppe or other regions of the map. What Are Confederations In Crusader Kings 3? Confederations inCrusader Kings 3are essentiallydefensive alliances, typically formed between those of similar cultures and power....

Summary Blizzard revealed all the details surrounding its upcoming crossover withBerserkand what free and premiumDiablo 4players can expect. There’s a lot of anticipation within theDiablo 4community as Season 8 rapidly approaches, promising new content and changes coming to the popular title. Following the move to live service,Diablo 4has continued to pump out new content and updates, from seasons, a well-received expansion, battle passes, and even limited-time events. In an effort to keep players invested long-term,Blizzard also recently put out aDiablo 4roadmap, which didn’t quite hit the way the studio likely anticipated....