Summary For many, video games are a fun distraction from their everyday lives, with most looking for simple gameplay to relax with. However, for some, ahigher level of challengeis required. Most games benefit from a tutorial that offers a basic gameplay overview. However, hand-feeding players all the information can often lead to games with little or no challenge. Some developers have purposely gone in the opposite direction. These are video games with steep learning curves, obscure plot lines, or no set path....

Summary Some video games give players a license to commit crimes that they (hopefully) wouldn’t recreate in real life, but that doesn’t mean they can escape the reality of jail time. Jail cells feature regularly in video games, but rarely on a voluntary basis. Certain titles set entire levels in prisons, script main quest sequences involving jailbreaks, or challenge players to assassinate inmates, but incarcerating gamers for their actions can define whether players follow in-game rules or seek to destroy them....

Summary A recent leak fromGenshin Impactis teasing several new characters set to feature in the gacha banners for the game’s upcoming Versions 5.2 and 5.3 updates. The launch of the HoYoverse RPG’s newest region has already brought plenty of new roster members to the RPG’s lineup, featuring both four-star and five-star characters. Version 5.0 saw the introduction of Mualani and Kinich as new five-star characters, withXilonen also confirmed to be arrivingin Version 5....

Summary Genshin Impactmay be introducing a new Mondstadt character in Version 5.5, as a recent leak seems to depict the final design for a female 5-Star Catalyst. Despite being the first region introduced inGenshin Impact, Mondstadt has been woefully underrepresented in content updates following the launch of Inazuma. The latest Mondstadt character added to the game was Mika in Version 3.5, while there have been no new Mondstadt 5-Stars since Eula in Version 1....

Summary GTA Onlineplayers have worked together to do something rather incredible; getting the Kosatka submarine all the way to the Alamo Sea. The tremendous effort took a lot of time, dedication, and the sacrifice of other vehicles, but the impressive feat has wowed theGTA Onlinecommunity. The averageGTA Onlineplayer is well-acquainted with the Kosatka, though not for this reason.Kosatka submarines are expensiveand are often harbingers of disaster when one is encountered in a public lobby....

Summary Hogwarts Legacybrought players into the life of a wizard studying at the titular school made famous by theHarry Potterfranchise. Although there are still improvements that can be made,Hogwarts Legacywas a solid adaptation of the popular fantasy series. An RPG based in the world ofHarry Potterhas been on the wish list of many gamers for years, andHogwarts Legacyis a strong start. Despite the game not still having room to grow,Hogwarts Legacywas still a fantastic success....

Quick Links At the start of a pioneer’s journeyinSatisfactory, most of the items that they need to craft and refine are solid in nature. They are all stored, processed, and combined in the same kind of buildings. However, as you unlock more and more things, fluids become a part of the equation as well. This introducesanother level of complexity, where, instead of conveyor belts, you have to manage pipelines, fluid tanks, and deal with pressure differences to create an efficient delivery system....

For many, commentary plays an important role in football, with a skilled broadcaster able to make a huge difference to proceedings. This is also the case inEA Sports FC 25, where players have the choice between two different commentary teams: Derek Rae and Stewart Robson or Guy Mowbray and Sue Smith. By default, it’s completely random which of the two commentary teams players will get. However, for those who have a favorite commentary duo or a dislike for one particular commentator, there’s a way to disable one of the two commentary teams inEA Sports FC 25....

Traversing a game world can be a very memorable experience on foot, but players will also be able to do so from the sky and through the watersthanks to Morphs. However, sometimes there can be long stretches of terrain that would be time-consuming by such means — this is where fast travel comes in. Throughout players’ time inThrone and Liberty,they will find many structures they can interact with to unlock various locations to fast travel between as they please....

Quick Links Black Ops 6throws players into a fast-paced Multiplayer experience featuring the groundbreaking Omnimovement system,a wide arsenal of weapons, and small, chaotic maps for players to battle on. When customizing their loadouts, players may often focus on creating the best weapon builds available. However, a player’s Perk Package is just as important. There is a wide range of Perks to choose from inBlack Ops 6, including the infamous Double Time and incredibly useful Dexterity....

Quick Links InStar Wars Outlaws, many players will likely feel thatNix– Kay’s merqual sidekick – is the true star of the show. Aside from being generally adorable, Nix has a wide range of skills that prove to be essential to Kay’s success. While there are a limited number of methods to improve Nix’s abilities, one method proves to be one of the best pieces of side-content inStar Wars Outlaws.Hidden away on each planet, Kay will findGalactic Street Food vendors....

Funko Fusiondoesn’t just allow players to live out some of their favorite franchises in Funko form, but it also blends pop culture icons from across TV and film, both from decades ago to more recent releases. As you progress throughthe seven unique worlds, you’ll need to collect the game’s currency, vinyl, any way you’re able to. One way players can earn a quick buck and fill their ethical cups (iftoppling Eddy and his evil plansdoesn’t do enough for you) at the same time is to do some recycling....

In a unique twist on the popular Funko Pop vinyl figurines many of us have collected,Funko Fusioncombines some of the iconic pop culture franchises it has represented and mixed them all together in a, well, fusion of genres, characters, and stories. As players look to put an end toevil Eddy’s schemes, they will need to explore each franchise in-depth. The game features a wealth of familiar faces from all corners of entertainment, all of which can be played in each unique world as they are unlocked....