Summary TheCall of Duty: Warzonedevelopment team, Raven Software, has confirmed that the game will undergo a test to evaluate a higher player count in Battle Royale. As in previousWarzoneiterations, the goal could be to ensure smooth performance, prevent stability issues, and be well-prepared for the arrival of future updates. This isn’t the first timeWarzonehas experimented with adjusting the player countin its survival mode. Throughout its lifecycle, the Battle Royale maps have influenced these adjustments, with the developers fine-tuning the numbers to maintain a balanced and engaging experience....

Captain America: Brave New Worldis receiving mixed reviews from fans and critics, with criticism of how overstuffed with Easter eggs it is, its lack of packing any notable political punch, and how it doesn’t significantly move the Marvel Cinematic Universe forward as a franchise. However, another major criticism is how, like many other MCU movies in recent years, Marvel Studios hasn’t made much effort to connect it to its various Disney Plus television series (and the Netflix shows that came before them, which can now be streamed on Disney Plus)....

Summary Captain America: Brave New Worldserved as a fresh start for the iconic character, with Anthony Mackie in the lead role and the legendary Harrison Ford entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time. However, despite the name value that the character provides, the movie ended up being mixed in terms of its success levels. It hasn’t received overwhelmingly positive reviews, and it isn’t being seen as one of Marvel Studios' best films....

While players may argue about whether it is best to playCivilization 7on a PC or on a supported console, the core experiences are mostly identical across platforms. Indeed, the vast majority of features and systems that appear in the game’s PC version also appear in its console releases, and vice versa, and one version of the game cannot be considered objectively lesser than another. That said, there is one feature that is only available to players who are playingCivilization 7on PC, and it is something of which PC players should be aware....

Much like with everySid Meier’s Civilizationbefore it, Firaxis has introduced a plethora of new mechanics withinSid Meier’s Civilization 7. Not only are leaders and civilizations separate now, but the entire game has been built around a three-age structure. This makes for a familiar yet brand-new experience, the likes of which the franchise really has not seen before. And while many ofSid Meier’s Civilization 7’schanges make for a great time, the best one may also be one of its simplest....

Civilization 7may follow in the footsteps of the series' history, but there’s no doubt that it presents a bold vision for the future of the franchise. Whether its most drastic decisions will be remembered fondly remains to be seen, but the most controversial change has already become clear.Civilization 7introduces a brand-new take on Ages, which is so far the defining feature of the game as a whole. Although the game shares all the same bones as its predecessors,Civilization 7’s Age Systemis a huge change of pace for the series....

Critical Rolehas officially announced thatDaggerheartwill be released on May 20. Gamers looking for an alternative toDungeons and Dragonswon’t have to wait long to giveCritical Role’s newDaggerheartsystem a try. During a State of the Press announcement forCritical Role’s Darrington Press publishing companyin 2023, the multimedia group revealed it was working onDaggerheart, a new d12-based fantasy tabletop roleplaying system that utilizes a unique card-based progression system and the Hope and Fear mechanic. Over the next two years, multiple playtests of the system took place, including some by the community at conventions like GenCon, and in actual play one-shots on theCritical Rolechannel....

Summary Square Enix revealed that Little Ladies' Day will return toFinal Fantasy 14in March, with a new reward players can earn by participating in a short quest. Given the timing, Little Ladies' Day will be the last new event held inFinal Fantasy 14before the launch of Patch 7.2, Seekers of Eternity, in late March. The return of Little Ladies' Day will arrive during a busy time forFinal Fantasy 14. Alongside the imminent launch of Patch 7....

Summary Fortniteplayers discover that the resort and spa at Outlaw Oasis hides a deadly Easter egg if the rules there are not followed. It’s an exciting time for Fortnite players as the new season has finally arrived, transforming the map and bringing back a lawless feel toFortnite. The new seasonal update has added plenty of new content for fans to dig into, while also addingMortal Kombatas the latestFortnitecollaboration. In addition to Sub-Zero making his debut in the battle royale, the new season places a stronger emphasis on heists once again with the debut trailer showcasing characters breaking into vaules, using Armored Trucks to secure valuable assets, a rocket drill, and more....

Summary Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis the latest spinoff in the series, and it was completely unexpected. After all,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the eighth main game in the series, only came out in 2024. Now, a year later a full-on pirate adventure is here and it stars a fan favoritelike Goro Majima. Fans may think it’s a dream butLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis indeed real. It’s shorter thanLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthtoo, so if players are still cruising for like-minded games from more pirate adventures to treasure hunting expeditions, these games will fill the void in no particular order....

Summary A newGenshin Impactrevenue report has revealed that the game’s overall sales for February have dropped significantly.Genshin Impactfollows a gacha model, meaning that the primary source of revenue for this free-to-play game comes from its various banners. Genshin Impact’s most popular banner is the Limited Character Banner, which typically features new playable units. Since the introduction of the Natlan region, HoYoverse has introduced at least one new character per update, with Mizuki being the most recent addition....

Summary On the heels of Hollywood veteran John Lithgow confirming his casting as Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’sHarry Potterrevival, the actor has swiftly responded to naysayers who expressed concern over an American playing the iconic wizard. Known best for his roles inInterstellar,The Crown, andDexter, Lithgow has been acting professionally since the 70s and recently highlighted the dumbfounding detail that he will be around 87 years old during the wrap party forHarry Potter’s reboot series....

Summary A newHonkai: Star Railleak has teased that Mr. Reca might become playable in Version 3.3.Honkai: Star Railrecently added the Remembrance as a playable Path, and several characters of this class are expected in future updates. Players first encountered Mr. Reca in-game duringHonkai: Star RailVersion 2.6 in Penacony. Although fans were excited about his arrival, Mr. Reca was introduced as an NPC, while Rappa made her debut as a playable character....