Though the dust has settled onCyberpunk 2077’s eventful launch window, and many gamers now consider it either good or great, it’s still not hard to see where it fails to reach its full potential. While one could endlessly analyzeCyberpunk’s possible shortcomingsor areas for improvement in a sequel, one particular vector of its design seems to have caught more flak than others: its lack of deep RPG mechanics, contrary to how it was advertised....

Quick Links Summary Marvel’s upcomingDaredevil: Born Againhas already apparently been subjected to behind-the-scenes drama, with troubling talk that the show’s original six-episode format nearly shortchanged its potential. Both Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, known for their iconic portrayals of Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, respectively, have gone on record talking about thelimited number of episodes that was initially plannedforDaredevil: Born AgainThey reportedly campaigned for more,ultimately convincing Marvel to expand the series to nine episodes....

Summary Quick Links In a world where demons are the reason many innocent humans die, the Demon Slayer Corps have been the basis of the Demon Slayer series, ridding the lands of powerful and not so powerful demons, ensuring the Demon King, Muzan, does not rise to power. But what if the Demon Slayer Corps never existed? What would happen to all those innocent lives? Would humans be able to survive or would humanity face a much darker time?...

Sharks have been among the most valuable fish in Roblox’sFisch, thanks to the massive XP they offer, and the Ginsu Shark is no exception. This legendary rarity shark is a must-catch for completing one of the game’s bestiaries. While it’s not the most profitable in terms of currency, snagging one is essential forsolving the Poseidon Trial’s riddle. The Ginsu Shark grants nearly 1,800 XP and can be sold to merchants for up to 6,300 in-game currency....

Summary Fans ofFortnitehave taken to social media to express their disappointment with the recent collaboration between the battle royale and the popular animeJujutsu Kaisen. This isn’t the first time Epic Games has featured a crossover with the show, as four major characters from the franchise have already made their way to the island.Fortnitehas a long history of collaborating with anime properties likeDragon Ball Super,My Hero Academia,Kaiju No. 8, and others....

TheGod of WarGreek saga lasted roughly a decade, consisting of four mainline entries, three spinoffs, and a handful of compilations and collections. Though it managed to keep fans hooked for most of that lengthy duration, some couldn’t help but wonder where theGod of Warfranchise could go next. The idea of Kratos slaughtering his way through other ancient pantheons was just too promising. Developer Santa Monica Studios seemed to agree, with 2018’sGod of Wartaking players to an all-new pantheon....

Summary A recent leak fromHonkai: Star Railis hinting at the gameplay for upcoming playable characters Hyacine and Cipher, both expected to release during Version 3.3. The sci-fi RPG’s newest world has brought with it a plethora of characters, with many joining the playable roster and still more teased for a later release. Version 3.1, released early last week, saw the debut of Tribbie to the roster as a new Quantum support character, whileMydei will make his playable debutlater in the update....

Summary Side quests in any game are a tough nut to crack, as the industry has proven. As game worlds become larger, especially,side questsoften give in to the temptation of being little more than filler content intended to make a world feel less empty. Unfortunately, this approach generally ends up backfiring, as meaningless side quests only serve to highlight how empty a game’s world actually is.Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis one such game with plenty of side quests (substories) for players to complete, and thankfully, rather than offering players empty objectives and forgetful narratives in these optional activities, they serve to enrich Goro Majima’s character arc — one of the game’s strongest characteristics....

Sonic Dream Teamnow sits as one of the larger games on the service thanks to the help of post-launch updates. Five notable updates have added plenty of new features, some arguably padding the title out, with others addingSonicstaples that weren’t there before. Those who playedSonic Dream Teamback at launch, or those who decided to pick it up recently, may find surprising depth to what used to be a very easygoing platformer....

Quick Links WWE wrestlers can pick up a victory in a variety of ways, depending on the match stipulation, but none are as explosive and memorable as leaving the wrestling ring completely destroyed and unusable. Thankfully forWWE 2K25players, you can make this very rare phenomenon a regular part of your wrestling sim experience. Many long-time fans of professional wrestling will remember iconic moments where the WWE ring was demolished at the hands of two particularly large athletes, such as when The Big Show was superplexed on the canvas to endSmackDown!...

Although it is possible to get a few extra Artifacts through world events and by making use ofCiv 7’s Overbuilding mechanic, the bulk of the Artifacts needed to secure a Culture Victory inCivilization VIIwill need to be excavated by the player’s Explorers. As players will soon realize, however, this is nowhere near as simple as it sounds. This is because all of the other civilizations will be out hunting artifacts as well, making it very difficult for players to get the fifteen needed to unlock the World’s Fair....

Quick Links Valentine’s Day is here, andMonopoly GOis celebrating in a big way withthe Sweet Partners event. It started on February 12 and will run forfive days until February 17. Sweet Partners has many stellar rewards waiting for you. you may win tons of dice, sticker packs, and even some emojis and skins. Unlike the Plushie Partners event, it also offers a Wild Sticker. But if you want to claim everything, you will need to collect Heart Tokens, which are used to spin the wheel....

Quick Links Nightmare Echoes are an added class of existing echoes thatWuthering Wavesplayers can find in Rinascita. They are essentially a variant of the 4-Cost Echoes that players have encountered in Huanglong and are much stronger than their predecessors. Right now, there are only seven available Nightmare Echoes to farm, and if players want to expand their options, it would be best to unlock them. Nightmare Echoes are significantly tougherto beat than their counterparts, but they’re probably the best option available should you want to get the most out of your character’s damage....