WithMarvel RivalsSeason 1 finally here, players have been enjoying the new free-for-all Doom Matches, but not all characters are equally suited for single-player combat. Naturally, some characters aren’t meant to deal the high amount of damage needed to succeed in a solo battle, but oneMarvel Rivalscharacter in particular almost feels tailor-made for the new game mode: Winter Soldier. Season 1 ofMarvel Rivalsbrought several additions with it, including new characters, new maps, and a new game mode to name a few....

Quick Links While the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, is technically at theend of January, the February edition of the Trading Post for 2025 inWorld of Warcraftfeatures a wide vareity of festive goods. Sincethe Lunar Festivalis happening inWoWright now, the new cosmetics are a great transmog option. There are also some returning items from last year for those who want to dress up their characters for Valentine’s Day later this month....

Summary The past few months have been big forXbox Game Pass, with the subscription service setting a major new record for quarterly revenue. Microsoft has veered away from the likes of Sony and Nintendo recently, focusing more on software and services than putting out new hardware. It seems to be working, too, withXbox Game Passseeing strong performance in both sales and activity from existing customers. This isn’t the first bit of good financial news Microsoft’s gaming segment has received lately....

Summary Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel’s newest Selection Pack for January 2025 features a pair of powerful cards, commonly seen as some of the best “hand traps” in the card game. The meta for the massively popular digital trading card game has seen major change throughout recent months, withplenty of powerfulYu-Gi-Oharchetypes debuting. December saw the introduction of the “White Forest” cards and new support for “Gimmick Puppet,” while also bringing back several banned cards including “Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon” and “Master Peace the True Dracoslaying King....

The debut video game for upstart wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling experienced mixed results throughout the game’s short history.AEW Fight Foreverlaunched in 2023 as the biggest wrestling video game project outside WWE titles in many decades, as there had only been some small-scale titles and a disappointing TNA release since WCW had a presence as the second-biggest wrestling promotion. Fans enjoyed having another option viaFight Forever, but too many flaws showed how difficult it is to develop a major wrestling game....

Summary TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has been running for almost two decades, allowing players to dive intodifferent moments in history by joining the Assassins to take down the villainous Templars. The games have changed drastically since the outings of Ezio and Altaïr, switching from the stealth action mechanics many players loved in favor of the RPG mechanics present sinceAssassin’s Creed Origins. InAssassin’s Creed Valhalla,players take on the role of a Viking warrior during their expansion into England from 872 to 878 AD....

Summary Kingdom Come Deliverance 2is thelong-awaited sequel to the acclaimedKingdom Come Deliverance. The game sees players once again take the role of Henry, who has found himself downtrodden and desperate in a new area. The game is a continuation of the first, offering more of the same charm and detail that made the first title so popular. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, much like its predecessor, is a medieval life simulation as well as an RPG....

Summary There’s no shortage of really fluffy, fuzzy, andheartwarming romance anime in the industry. It’s filled to the brim with wholesome couples and their equally wholesome love stories. However, while certain romance anime are known for their feel-good moments, others are known for their unnecessarily toxic couples. Older romance anime are particularly known to sneak in some toxicity between the main leads, regardless of how cute and charming the storyline is....

Summary Path of Exile 2’s classes are all designed to function well enough solo that a good build can clear even the highest difficulty of end-game content. With that said, due to the synergies between player abilities, playing in co-op can certainly be easier even with scaled-up enemy health. There are a lot of different classes and builds that combine well for co-op play. Whether a team is 2 players, 3 players, or 4 players, different combinations of classes and builds can provide unique results thanks to the way player abilities, buffs, and ailments interact....

Summary In theDemon Slayeruniverse, where a threat to life is ever-present, people who are trained as combatants stand a better chance of dealing with the constant dangers posed by demons. The Demon Slayer Corps despite their best efforts cannot eliminate the threat entirely as demons target the vulnerable. People who are not good combatants serve others using their unique talents and skills in different ways. Some of them also closely work with the Demon Slayer Corps to help the struggle against the forces of evil....

The Gothic-themed action series from KonamiCastlevaniais renowned by both veteran monster slayers and newbies alike — with thrilling combat-heavy gameplay and rewarding progression. Newer, mainline releases from the franchise have slowed somewhat to a trickle, to be sure. Yet, the series retains its iconic status by helping summon the popular ‘Metroidvania’ subgenre. It also inspired the indie hitBloodstained, and has seen therelease of two epic animated shows on Netflix. It’s no surprise, then, that some have sought action, ARPG, Metroidvania, and hack & slash games for their mobile devices that ring similar toCastlevania; and there’s a growing number of great ones....

Summary Tactics games are incredibly popular and are part of a booming genre, spawning new and excellent releases seemingly every year, whether they are indie gems or part of a long-running and popular series. Many of these essential gaming experiences make their way to Nintendo’s top-selling hybrid console, some of which areeven exclusively on the Switch. Given how many stellar tactics games there are on the Nintendo Switch, some must-play titles had to be omitted....

Summary TheTales Offranchiseis one of the most iconic in JRPGs, pioneering by adopting real-time combat mechanics instead of the traditional turn-based systems of the time. With thrilling stories, lively battles, and visuals reminiscent of beautiful anime, through these elements, the series has always managed to deliver consistent experiences for players. Among so many games, some are suggested for long-time fans, but still, the bestTales Offor newcomers are those that provide user-friendly mechanics and engaging stories for those getting accustomed to the systems....