Quick Links There’s a heavy emphasis on magic inAvowed, but that doesn’t mean that players who enjoy pure, visceral melee combat have nothing to look forward to. Instead of just hacking and poking away at an enemy until their health bar disappears, players can also stun targets, opening up new avenues for different builds and playstyles. The stun mechanic inAvowedisn’t that different fromother RPG games. It’s a completely optional way of fighting, but if you want to take on the game’s hardest difficulty, you’ll want to know how to take full advantage of the stun mechanic....

Quick Links Understanding how the Save feature works inCivilization 7is of the utmost importance. InCivgames, it’s not uncommon for players to misclick or make a wrong call. It’s in these cases that it’s crucial to know how to load a previous save and undo any mistakes. Regardless of players' reasons for wanting to go back in time, this guide has got them covered, as it will explain how to manually save inCiv 7, how to modify autosave frequency, and how to load a previous save....

Quick Links Break Strikers inMechaBreakmay not have the same degree of customization asseen in theArmored Coreseries, but players can still tinker with their mech specs through the use of mods. If you want to fine-tune your Striker’s performance, then you’ll need the right combination of mods, but that might be easier said than done. Getting mods inMecha Breakis a simple process, but players will need to put in a lot of time and effort if they want to get the ones their builds need....

Quick Links Avowedis Obsidian’s open-world RPG based in thePillars of Eternityuniverse. You play as a custom Envoy and must get to the bottom of a dangerous plague falling on the Living Lands. The Living Lands are a strange, magical frontier set of islands filled with treacherous monsters and enemies. The basic gameplay elements ofAvowedare very similar to other open-world RPGs such as theElder Scrollsseries. Of course, this includes lockpicking. There are many locked chests spread throughoutthe world ofAvowed....

Warriors: Abyssis a game that combines a lot of different things with a specific goal in mind, and somehow makes everything work together. It ispart classicDynasty Warriors, part roguelike, and partVampire Survivors. It takes the best parts of everything and creates a beautiful soup that’s hard to put down. The attack system that Warriors: Abyss uses might be unfamiliar for players who haven’t gotten into it’s parent franchise. The attacks and combos in the game are fairly simple, but they can be confusing at the start....

Quick Links EveryYakuzagame guarantees two things — absurdity and an overwhelmingnumber of mini-games.Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis no exception. The game offers a wide variety of mini-games, some of which can turn into an even bigger time sink than the main story. One such example is Bang! Bang! Batting. Players will first encounter Bang! Bang! Batting in Chapter 2,located in Madlantis. At first glance, the game seems simple — just hit cannonballs with your bat — but there’s more going on beneath the surface....

Project Orionremains shrouded in mystery, but afterCyberpunk 2077’s unprecedented redemption arc, hopes are high for CD Projekt Red to deliver on this much-anticipated sequel. The dense open-world of Night City, flexible build-crafting options, and riveting, relentlessly cool writing are just a handful of the factors that audiences expect will be improved upon in theCyberpunk 2077follow-up, but it will have to be more than just a rehashing of ideas. Whilethe gameplay ofProject Orionis surely front-of-mind for manyCyberpunk 2077fans, the sequel’s writing is perhaps even more interesting to speculate about....

Summary In Version 1.3,Infinity Nikkiplayers will get a sneak peek of the upcoming dye system via the new Bullquet Care Day event. WhileInfinity Nikkihas only recently launched in December 2024, its developers have been quick to add new features to the game. Fans can look forward to the expansion of outfit slots in Version 1.3 and systems such as housing are also being worked on. While it may not be as big asVersion 1....

Summary TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis the home of some great superhero teams. The iconic Avengers were the first team to assemble, and the likes of the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Defenders, and the soon-to-be-introduced Thunderbolts followed them. The next team expected to make their mark in the franchise has been teased for some time: The Young Avengers. Youthful superheroes (and potential superheroes) have been systematically introduced in theMarvel Cinematic Universefor years....

The recent launch ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2is shaping up to be a real success for Warhorse Studios. with the long wait since the release of its predecessor having been worth it in the eyes of many fans. Crucially, the title has maintained a lot of the immersive game mechanics that made the first game so successful, expanding its winning formula and applying it to a much larger experience. A great example of the way thatKingdom Come: Deliverance 2is evolving the best aspects of its predecessor lies in the title’s exploration, with fans having a huge game world to uncover that is filled with a wide range of beautiful landscapes, settlements, off-the-cuff interactions, and secrets to uncover....

Summary Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2has already proven to be a massive success, as the creative director recently revealed the title made a profit on its very first day. Released for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is a first-person RPG that prioritizes historical accuracy and grounded realism, offering players a unique medieval experience. Developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Deep Silver,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is a direct sequelto the first game and continues the story of its protagonist, Henry....

Summary Despite their increased prominence over the last decade, public reception of open-world video games has been a bit of a roller coaster. In many cases, open-worlds have leaned more into the idea that quantity automatically begets quality, with an approach that packs as much content into one game as its world’s size will allow. However, over time, that has proven to be far from the truth, as many open-worlds, regardless of how much content they contain, still feel empty at the end of the day....

Quick Links When you first enter the police station inResident Evil 2; you’ll be tasked with finding the three medallions to open to secret exit from the police station and getto the parking garage. While the medallion is easy to find, the other two will require a lot of puzzle-solving and exploration. The Maiden Statue is arguably the hardest to find and unlock, as it’s not only hidden away but the dial to unlock it is rusted over almost completely....