Summary The composer forAvowedhas revealed that the newly-launched fantasy RPG has an ultra-rare ending that might not be discovered by more than a handful of players. While some may believeAvowed’smultiple ending sequences and choice-based story beats can make it difficult to figure out how to unlock the rare ending, the composer did provide some hints that can help steer players towards the right track. As the latest title from renowned RPG developer Obsidian Entertainment,Avowedlaunched earlier this weekand has largely garnered praise for its deep storytelling, complex story and character choices, and the impact of player decisions on the game’s world....

Quick Links Despite an emphasis on magic inAvowed, players can use a pure fighter build and still see great success even on the hardest of difficulty settings. If you’d rather solve your problems with brute force at close quarters, don’t worry — there are quite a few ways to build a warrior-type character, and even the ones that don’t rely on magic can be very powerful. The following build is a physical fighter build that reliesonAvowed’sstun mechanicfor crowd control and massive burst damage....

Summary Avowedplayers can choose one of three classes to go whole hog into or branch out with a multiclass build. TheWizard is one of the classes whose functionality should be clear from the name. The more players level up, the more spells they can unlock with ability points inAvowed. In the Wizard’s level one slots, there are seven active spells and one passive ability: Armored Essence. Armored Essence will lessen stamina drain on certain armor types, so it is useful for Wizard builds but not as fun to discuss compared to these spells....

Good fantasy stories need to strike a very careful balance with their lore. They need to have enough world-building to feel like an expansive, living, breathing location that an array of colorful characters could inhabit, but they also need to ensure that the main story doesn’t get too bogged down inoverly complex lorethat isn’t totally necessary for the core narrative.Avowedmanages to strike this balance fairly well. ImplementingAvowed’s lore was likely both a blessing and curse for developer Obsidian....

Summary Assassin’s Creedhas changed a lot over the years with its evolving entries. The franchise’s formula has been consistent through historical events like the Third Crusade and the Golden Age Of Piracy. While the games have stayed relevant with new experiences, the gameplay has slowly grown too stale and similar. This required the series to make certain changes for better historical experiences. As the creed was taught through different eras, more assassins used different techniques to their advantage....

Summary Dynamic Intros, that is, flashy cinematics that play at the beginning of an epic boss fight, have become a common feature within many of the more modernYakuza/Like a Dragongames. These brief skirmishes are designed to give players an idea of their opponent’s fighting style before the battle officially kicks off, and most of the time, they will also show a title card to hype the boss up as much as possible....

Summary Yakuza: Like a DragonandLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthtook the series to new heights by adding turn-based combat. There was also an emphasis on classes and equipment.Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis a step back to normalcy for the rest of the series,putting Goro Majimain charge of the show. Instead of equipping elaborate sets of armor or weapons, there is one accessory that boosts Goro’s stats: rings. Players can equip one ring on each of Goro’s ten fingers to bling him out inLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii....

Summary Darkest Dungeon 2has grown a lot since its early access release in 2021. New enemies, heroes, and regions have already been added, and the Kingdoms update adds an entirely new game mode, offering a new take on the game’s structure and new enemies to fight. It also coincides with the separate release of the game’s second DLC character, the Abomination. With all the new additions, players can expect some shake-ups in the most effective team combinations....

Quick Links Runic Rampage just went live as part of Season 68, Lumber Love, inClash Royale. The idea is simple – use the two recently released cards (Berserker and Rune Giant) and build a deck with them that will dominate the arena. This event will last until February 24, after which the Runic Rampage challenge will begin, offering exciting rewards to players who manage to beat it. But of course, mastering these cards and building decks centered around them isn’t as simple as it seems....

Elden Ringhas no shortage of powerful and interesting weaponry, for all different class types and playstyles. Sometimes it’s nice to get up and personalwith a giant greatswordand sometimes it feels best to chip away at the enemy’s health bar from a distance. Split Image Bows allow for a unique playstyle that differs in a lot of ways from mage builds and can prove to be an incredibly reliable and deadly way of dispatching targets from far away and even dealing significant damage to bosses....

Summary Borderlands 4has a release date: July 10, 2025. 2K confirmed this key availability detail in a new trailer, which also offered a few new looks atBorderlands 4. Thefourth numbered entry in theBorderlandsfranchise was originally revealedat Gamescom in August 2024. On that occasion, 2K said that the game was targeting a 2025 debut. The publisher has now replaced this launch window with a concrete release date, stating thatBorderlands 4will hit the market on September 23....

Summary Gamers online have pointed out that one of the newTerminatorskins inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6may be inadvertently pay-to-win, with many players having issues spotting them on the battlefield. Treyarch has released plenty of Operator skins forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6since launch, but if anything, many of them have made players too visible to others. Upon the launch ofBlack Ops 6last year, Operators did not carry over from the previous game....

Summary The controversy surroundingCaptain America: Brave New Worldcontinues, and as the Marvel Cinematic Universe heads toward the end of its divisive Phase 5, many have claimed that Julius Onah’s maligned movie is hardly the essential viewing it should be. There’s no typicalAvengersmovie to round off Phase 5, with viewers instead looking ahead to the multiversal clash ofAvengers: DoomsdayandSecret Wars. Although it goes some way to setting that up, most thinkCaptain America: Brave New Worldisn’t exactly an MCU must-watch....