Summary Ken Levinewas a name players had not heard from in a long time, not since the release ofBioShock Infiniteback in 2013. Then in 2022, his name suddenly popped up again with the announcement of a new game, a sci-fi shooter calledJudas.Seeing him come back was a pleasant surprise for many, but also came with some confusion. The trailers forJudasleft more than a few questions. What exactly isJudas? It’s difficult to say....
Summary An ex-employee ofRobloxshared an image on Twitter showing off his 200-year Premium Membership for the game nearly 15 years after giving it to himself. The extensive membership forRobloxgranted him access to the game’s trading feature alongside a monthly Robux stipend for 2,400 months, all for free. WhenRobloxwas released in 2006, few employees were actively working on it. Even by 2009, the company only had 15 employees, Vibhu Norby being one of them....
Discussion aroundFallout 5is as popular as ever, with the last mainline entry to the popular Bethesda franchise having been released almost a decade ago. While this next title may not be seen for a while thanks to Bethesda’s current focus onStarfieldandThe Elder Scrolls 6, fans are still debating what changes should be seen in the sequel, as well as what core themes and game mechanics should remain as staples of the franchise....
Summary Final Fantasy 14just confirmed “Close in the Distance” – the memorable background theme from Ultima Thule inEndwalker– is sung from the perspective of Ardbert to the Warrior of Light. This soul-stirringFinal Fantasy 14lore was revealed in an unexpected place: a concert for THE PRIMALS. Masayoshi Soken is the legendary sound director who scored thecritically-acclaimed soundtracks forFinal Fantasy 14and16. The composer is also an accomplished musician, as evidenced by hisFinal Fantasy 14rock band, THE PRIMALS, which has performed tons of concerts since its formation in 2014....
Summary Final Fantasy 16 Complete Editionis available now on PS5. Fans were surprised byFinal Fantasy 16’s return to the medieval fantasy setting, in addition to its implementation of a new battle system to the mainline series.FF16went all-in on real-time action with Ryota Suzuki at the helm of combat design, allowing players to immerse themselves further within the release’s notably darker and more violent interpretation of aFinal Fantasyworld. Many did enjoyFinal Fantasy 16after the discourse about its controversial change to the battle system settled down, but despite the positive critical reception,FF16didn’t meet Square Enix’s sales expectations....
Summary Fortniteis teasing the addition of a new LTM to the popular battle royale, with leaks suggesting that the new game-mode will be associated with the ongoing Marvel collaboration. With the battle royale’s wide-reaching popularity since its initial launch, Epic Games has introduced a plethora of different ways to play the game throughout its life.Fortnitehas featured multiple different LTMsand permanent game modes added to the game, including popular permanent modes like “No Build” and “Reload” among others....
Summary Genshin Impactand McDonald’s are teaming up to provide a new collaboration for fans of the free-to-play open-world adventure RPG.Genshin Impacthas done several collaborations with other companies before, with Duolingo and the Discovery Channel being some examples. Things like toys, primogems, and cosmetics have been given out in different collabs. This is far from the free-to-play RPG’s first collaboration with a food company. Many Asian regions have had promotions partnering with food services in the past, one example beingKFC in China recently collaborating withGenshin Impactby giving out exclusive toys as part of the promotion....
Summary Genshin Impacthas launched a brand-new web event to commemorate the massively popular RPG celebrating its fourth anniversary, including free Primogems as rewards. The beloved open-world action RPG and its developer, HoYoverse, have experienced unprecedented success since the gacha game first launched back in late 2020.Genshin Impactboasts tens of millions of playerstraversing the world of Teyvat, and the game’s success has translated into the developer’s newer games inHonkai: Star RailandZenless Zone Zero....
Summary Genshin Impacthas revealed that players will be able to collect a sizable amount of Primogems for free in the coming days. Primogems are widely considered the most important currency inGenshin Impact, as they allow players to acquire Intertwined and Acquaint Fates. Each of the two costs 160 Primogems, and Intertwined Fates are much more popular since they are used onGenshin Impact’s Limited Character Banner, which rotates approximately every three weeks....
Honkai: Star Railwas released in the wake ofGenshin Impact, and has often followed in the footsteps of its massively successful predecessor. Of course,Star Railshares a lot of DNA withHonkai Impact 3rd, butGenshin’s influence on the mobile gaming space cannot possibly be understated.Genshin Impactrecently added a charming new feature with its Natlan update, andHonkai: Star Railshould do its best to follow suit. Genshin Impactseems to be setting up its ending, but the game continues to make positive adjustments....
There were a lot of exciting announcements at the recent State of Play, butGhost of Yoteidefinitely stole the show. News of a sequel toGhost of Tsushimahas been long-awaited, butGhost of Yoteitook many by surprise. Not only is the game set over 300 years after the events of its predecessor, but it’s introducing a brand-new protagonist. Atsu, a female Ronin, takes the stageasGhost of Yotei’s lead. It was both a shocking and thrilling revelation, but there has also been sadness in regard to Jin Sakai being taken out of the picture....
Summary The survival gameplay ofGreen Hellcan get pretty hardcore. In an environment where stepping through the wrong patch of water oreating a bad mushroomcan mean a painful death, combat is far from the player’s only worry. Hostile creatures and natives are a constant threat though, and bows are essential tools both for combat and survival. While the bows inGreen Helldon’t have the variety of upgradesother weapon categorieshave, they all offer lethal headshots, which are a powerful edge in both combat and hunting....
Summary While it has always touted itself as a heavyweight contender in the MMO scene,Guild Wars 2has always been the scrappy underdog. Eschewing the subscription fee model and providing half of its new content for free for active players, ArenaNet has produced genuinely artful work in a genre infamous for its finicky, locus-like fans. Where other games in the genre have been happy to increase the slope on the gear treadmill and cash their cheques,Guild Wars 2’s pillars were built around creating a compassionate, inclusive community, ambitious storytelling, and genuinely compelling content to drive enjoyment rather than mere engagement....
