All good dystopian stories need some kind of inciting incident, a pivotal moment that changes the course of history forever and ultimately leads to the creation of a grim dystopia.1984has its Third World War that results in nuclear destruction,Children of Menhas its mass infertility, andThe Hunger Gameshas its own wars and ecological issues that lead its world to become the one readers/viewers see. Being a dystopian city-builder,Frostpunk 2has a similar inciting incident....

Summary Obsidian Entertainment has releasedGroundedpatch 1.4.5, bringing native Steam support and making updates to the game’s multiplayer options. The patch is now available, and theGroundeddeveloper is asking players to update their game to get the newest improvements. Groundedis a survival gamefrom Obsidian Entertainment where players are shrunk down to the size of insects and have to survive in a suburban backyard full of giant bugs. The game blends survival, crafting, exploration, and base-building as players attempt to figure out why they’ve been miniaturized, all while dealing with dangerous creatures like spiders and ants....

The region of Natlan was released inGenshin Impact’s Version 5.0 and brings players a variety of opportunities to earn rewards andPrimogemsPlayers can unlock daily commissionsafter completing the main Archon Quest Chapter V: Act I - Flowers Resplendent on a Sun-Scorched Sojourn. Once done, wait for the daily reset and change your location to Natlan. Some players may receive this quest immediately, whereas some may have to wait. TheHmm? Natlan? commissionrequires players to answer some questions posed by Keita....

Summary recent leak fromHonkai: Star Railis hinting at a brand-new mechanic coming to the game as part of upcoming character Sunday’s kit, providing unique benefits to Ultimate-focused teams. Throughout the many playable characters added to the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG’s roster, the developer has experimented with a wide variety of different unique gameplay mechanics. Characters like Topaz and Dr. Ratio provide powerful incentives to teams built around follow-up attacks, whilethe recently released Feixiaocan break an enemy’s Toughness regardless of attribute....

Summary A newHonkai: Star Railleak is teasing the introduction of a heavily-rumored character appearing for the first time with the release of the game’s Version 2.6 update. BeyondHonkai: Star Rail’s nearly 60 playable characters, the sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse has teased plenty more major cast members within the game’s universe. HoYoverse has hinted at a plethora of in-game organizations like the Genius Society, Masked Fools, and the Intelligentsia Guild through its past characters and in-game lore....

Quick Links As with most city-building survival games, careful resource management is crucial for survival inFrostpunk 2.Prefabsare one such essential resource. Think of them as pre-built building modules or blueprints that you use to construct new districts, buildings, and hubs. While you begin the game with a supply of Prefabs, you’ll quickly need to get more to expand your city. This guide can walk you through all the ways to get Prefabs inFrostpunk 2and keep your construction running....

A wise man once said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting anything to be different. Ubisoft sadly fell into this issue withFar Cry, one of its flagship series. As amazing and innovative asFar Cry 3was, the studio seemed a little afraid to innovate further from what it saw as a winning formula. The end result wasFar Cry 4being far too similar to its predecessor, and not in a fun way....

Star Wars' TV output has been pretty divisive so far, and that’s putting it mildly. Back in November 2019,Disney debuted its first season ofThe Mandalorian, and it was met with positive reviews across the board.The MandalorianSeason 2caught a bit of flak for its overreliance on franchise cameos, but it was another hit overall. But then things went downhill quickly withThe Book of Boba Fett.Obi-Wan Kenobireceived a mixed reception soon after, as didAhsoka, but the universally acclaimedAndorwas sandwiched in between them....

Summary Ships have always been an incredibly important aspect of theStar Warsfranchise, with Tantive IV and the Devastator being the first thing fans saw after the opening crawl in 1977. InStar Wars,ships like the Millennium Falconaren’t just a sleek bit of set dressing or a simple plot device to get the characters from A to B, they’re characters in their own right, often taking center stage during some of the franchise’s most exciting action set pieces....

Quick Links There’s nothing worse than going up against a Haze player who knows what they’re doing inDeadlock. In the right hands, this hero deals insane levels of damage and can melt down the health pool of any hero in the game. But if you’re not good with the hero, you’ll find yourself constantly zip-lining back to base to heal back up. There’s certainly a degree of skill involved when you’re playing Haze....

Every year for a decade straight, Jackbox Games has released a new entry in itsJackbox Party Packseries.The Jackbox Party Packgames have been consistently good, with each installment offering a few really fun party games, along with the occasional stinker that is quickly abandoned by the community. This year’sJackboxinstallment isJackbox Naughty Pack, an adult twist on the series. Like previousJackbox Party Packgames,Jackbox Naughty Packhas its bangers and its disappointments. The numberedJackbox Party Packgames ship with five party games for fans to check out, but there have been smaller entries released with only three games to choose from instead....

Summary Under new management for nearly nine months now, the DCU is undergoing quite a few changes and resets. That includes a new series entering production of Max which will feature John Stewart and Hal Jordan inLanterns. DCU chiefJames Gunnhas been hard at work over the last few weeks finding the right actors to play the two main characters, and for a while, it looked like he’dfound his Hal Jordanin Josh Brolin....

When it comes to immersion in video games, sound design and soundtracks are incredibly important, and one upcoming title that relies heavily on those isKoira. While it isn’t due for release until next year, Studio Tolima’sKoirauses its sound design to the utmost because it tells a story without dialogue and even as little text as it can manage. Game Rant got the chance to speak to Studio Tolima’s lead Ben Lega and lead game developer Sander Vanhove atGamescom, whereKoira’s minimalist approach to visual and sound was discussed, among other things....