Fallouthas continued to bring immersive open world wastelands to players with each new entry. With every location explored, the unique factions and NPCs found throughout the areas help bring these worlds to life, and it has become a defining feature of theFalloutfranchise. As the wait for the next game continues, the setting and story has yet to be determined, but an ongoing trend in the world-building of the series will hopefully continue....

Summary Soccer, known as football in most parts of the world, has been the subject of countless video games over the years. From bizarre cash grabs likePeter Shilton’s Handball Maradona, right through to juggernaut series likePro Evolution Soccer,FIFA/EA Sports FCandFootball Manager, the beautiful gamehas been well representedin the gaming world. In such a crowded market, some great games are bound to slip through the cracks, falling into obscurity behind their well-known counterparts....

Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software’sHogwarts Legacyis allegedly getting a DLC sometime in 2025. The news also confirmed what fans have known for a while:Hogwarts Legacy 2is in the works. A sequel to one of the best video game releases of 2023 is a no-brainer, but the timing for the alleged DLC seems a bit unwise. Harry Potterfans have been asking for a DLC since the game’s release. However, many lost hope after no official communication for two years....

Summary A new leak fromHonkai: Star Railis hinting at a particularly notable battle included in the main story of Version 3.0, seeing the Trailblazer team up with the Stellaron Hunters. The upcoming debut of the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG’s fourth playable world has already seen plenty of teasers ahead of its launch later this week. HoYoverse has shown off multiple members of the main cast for the game’s next world, alongside teasing its first playable characters in The Herta andAglaea in Version 3....

Quick Links It’s a rare occasion when EA Sports offers players a TOTY card for free, let alone one that can be enhanced through an Evolution. In celebration of Zinedine Zidane’s legendary career – most notably his 2002 Champions League victory and trophy lift with Real Madrid –EA Sports FC 25introducesa TOTY Icon Era version of Zidanewith a 90 overall rating. Moreover, players can elevate the French legend’s special card by completing the exclusive Evolution, boosting his overall rating to an impressive 94....

The second competition ofSquid Game2024is a six-legged pentathlon in which five-player teams must tie their legs together and complete a series of minigames to reach the finish line. Teams that complete the race in five minutes or less proceed to the next round. However, teams that fail to complete the race in time get eliminated from theSquid Game(and their mortal coil). One of the pentathlon’s most demanding children’s games isBiseokchigi, or ‘Flying Stone....

Though the recently releasedVirtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.includes the option for a single-player experience via Arcade Mode, Sega has been upfront about the title’s emphasis on competitive online play. As such, when determining how to update the almost 20-year-oldVirtua Fighter 5for its PC debut, the introduction of rollback netcode was a top priority to ensure a smooth multiplayer experience, compensating for any potential network delays. And while this would prove to be a major technical challenge, the result is thatVirtua Fighter 5 R....

Quick Links The randomly-generatedSynthwave world of the OvergrowthinHyper Light Breakeris vast and mostly empty, and getting around can feel like a slog – if you don’t use your Hoverboard. Though the game does not necessarily explain this, you actually have access to theHyper Light BreakerHoverboard from the start of the game. The Hoverbaord essentially functions as theHyper Light Breakersprint mechanic, enhancing your movement speed to cover large distances quickly while your Energy runs out slowly....

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenhas become one of the most well-known anime titles in the world. A strong first season was followed by a phenomenal second. Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 had everything that fans wanted. It has stellar animation and top-notch pacing. Another noteworthy thing about Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 was the opening, which was a work of art. The combination of the music and the visuals made it nearly impossible to skip the opening song....

Summary Quick Links Divine Dogs are the two twin wolf shikigami that are summoned using the Ten Shadows Technique of the Zenin Clan. In theJujutsu Kaisenseries, Megumi summons the Divine Dogs to attack opponents, track scents or warn Megumi of incoming curses. They are also able to lead Megumi to specific targets if needed. A prodigy and student of Jujutsu High, Megumi inherited this technique from the Zenin bloodline, which allows the user to summon shikigamis created from his own shadow....

Summary OneKingdom Come: Deliverance 2fan has recently stumbled upon what appears to be a silly in-game reference to Puss in Boots. Their find adds to the growing list of Easter eggs thatKingdom Come: Deliverance 2players have discovered in the game. The originalKingdom Come: Deliverancewas jam-packed with cultural references. The 2018 RPG’s list of Easter eggs included nods to everything fromAssassin’s CreedandThe Witcher 3toMonty PythonandGame of Thrones, among dozens of other games, movies, and (comic) books....

Summary Marvel Rivalssurprised fans by announcing that it will release a skin based on the Advanced Suit 2.0 fromMarvel’s Spider-Man 2on January 30. WhileMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is a first-party PlayStation title developed by Insomniac Games, it will be making its debut on PC on the same day as the skin.Marvel Rivalswill also be releasing new skins for Mantis and Doctor Strange on January 17. Spider-Man is a Duelist inMarvel Rivals, which means his primary goal is to dish out as much damage as possible during a match....

Having a diverse roster is key to a hero shooter’s success, and that’s a core reason whyMarvel Rivalsis doing so well. At launch,Marvel Rivals' roster had a total of 33 playable heroes and villains taken from all corners ofthe Marvel multiverse, including main players of teams like The Avengers, the X-Men, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. The Fantastic Four is the latest to joinMarvel Rivals' roster, with Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman currently in the game, and the Human Torch and The Thing set to join them later in Season 1....