Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom& Snow Boots

Quick Links The Sand Boots and Snow Boots were two pieces of armor inBreath of the Wildthat made it easier to walk/sprint in sand and snow respectively. Getting them required the completion of two side quests. InTears of the Kingdom, they’re no longer rewards for side quests and are instead put on sale at the Gerudo Secret Club (GSC). Getting into the Gerudo Secret Club inTears of the Kingdomis different this time around as well....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Shannon Lewis

Ziggurat 2: The Best Weapons

Over the years, the gaming industry has seen a rise in FPS games from AAA developers, some of which have earned a spot as thebest FPS games ever. But, there has also been a rise in Indie developers that have created unique FPS experiences for the gaming community, likeInsurgencyorReady or Not. These games may not receive the same attention as other popular FPS games, but their unique gameplay mechanics has allowed them to build a decent fanbase....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Christopher Williams

10 Ways Battle Royales Have Changed The Gaming Industry

Over the past few years,battle royaleshave become the primary game mode when it comes to online competitive gaming. The popularity of games likeFortnite, Warzone, Apex Legends, andPUBGshows that fans can’t seem to get enough of this concept. Even industry titanCall of Dutymoved to cash in on the trend withWarzone. While the success of the game mode can be measured by how many players are consistently active or by how much yearly revenue each title makes, the best way to represent how important the genre really is would be to gauge the impact it has had on the gaming industry as a whole....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1117 words · Patricia Hancock

2021 Games That Are Great (But Start Weak)

2021 has been a great year for gaming, with some excellent titles either being announced or released during this time. Of course, only the quality of released titles can be gauged right now, but rest assured — the year has seen several excellent releases and a few duds won’t mar what has otherwise been a good year for gamers all over the world. RELATED:Open-World Games That Take The Longest To Beat Of course,there are some titles that have established a name for themselvesbut only after making players slog through some truly excruciating parts of the experience....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Faith Fuller

5 Controllers That Are A Joy To Game With (& 5 That Are A Nightmare)

A video game console can have the best games and the best graphics, but if those games are rendered unplayable by a poorly designed controller, it all counts for nothing. Just as a man is only as good as his word, a console is only as good as its controller. RELATED:The 10 Rarest Video Game Accessories (And How Much They’re Worth) Although most modern controllers tend to all conform to the same standards, that hasn’t always been the case....

June 10, 2025 · 8 min · 1551 words · Bryan Newman

Assassin's Creed Codename Jade Can't Repeat the Canonicity Mistakes of Odyssey and Valhalla

Fans of the 15-year-oldAssassin’s Creedfranchise have reason to rejoice, as not one but two games are in development and set to be released in the next year. Further, thoughAssassin’s Creed MirageandAssassin’s Creed Jadeare the ones with the shortest wait time, otherACtitles likeRed, Invictus,andHexeare also in development.Jadeis the standout as it is set to come out the soonest and strays the farthest from what fans expect from the franchise.To some players, it may seem like the franchise is using the wide array of upcoming projects to try new things, and as a result, many of them are hoping that one thing they will all have in common is addressing some of the faults from the last few entries in the series....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Joseph Curtis

Assassin's Creed Mirage's New Release Date is a Smart Move

Summary 2023 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for gaming in a long time. The first half of the year was dotted with heavy-hitting titles likeThe Legend of ZeldaandStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, and it seems almost every AAA studio under the sun has a major release slated for the fall. One such studio is Ubisoft, whose most anticipated release of 2023 isAssassin’s Creed Mirage. The next installment in the iconic series has a lot of pressure behind it this time around, asAssassin’s Creed Miragepromises to takeACback to its roots after a few years spent in the action-RPG genre....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Richard Craig

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Bringing Back Feature from Original Games

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais the next entry in the long-running franchise, and it seems to bringing together the best of all worlds. Of course, the verdict is still out withgameplay forAC: Valhalladropping in a few days, but the more the information spreads, the clearer the picture becomes. For example,Assassin’s Creed Valhallais clearly treading its own path by abandoningOdyssey’s level grindbut still following its lead with a romance system. It is building upon the Hidden Ones and The Order of Ancients first introduced inOriginsbut through the eyes of a Viking....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Kevin Robertson

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Sharing So Many Similarities With Far Cry is a Double-Edged Sword

Summary 2023 has already been one of, if not the greatest year in video game history, and with gigantic AAA titles dropping every few weeks, it’s only natural that a few games are destined to slip through the cracks. Unfortunately,Avatar: Frontiers of Pandoracould end up being one of these games. Originally announced back in 2021,Avatar: Frontiers of Pandoragained immediate attention for not only its beloved license, but also its promise to be a fully-fledged AAA open-world game, and there was no better studio to take the helm than Ubisoft....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Mark Allen

Baldur's Gate 3 Advanced Combat Tactics From D&D

SinceBaldur’s Gate 3followsDungeons & Dragonsrules, players know thatBG3also places a huge focus on various combat elements. Unfortunately, these elements can easily overwhelm players unfamiliar withD&D 5emechanics. After all, a single attack roll not only relies on a D20 but also on Ability Modifiers, Proficiency Bonuses, as well as things including Advantages and Disadvantages. However, players who understand this basic principle can turn the combat in their favor. RELATED:Ways The Elder Scrolls Could Be A Dungeons & Dragons 5e Campaign Setting...

June 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1424 words · Christopher Bentley

Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Shows Off Arabella Cosplay

Summary A creativeBaldur’s Gate 3fan showed off pictures of their Arabella cosplay, the well-meaning Asmodeus tiefling. She is one of the major NPCs inBaldur’s Gate 3, with a reward that can carry a character build in the right circumstances. One of the key elements that make Larian’s RPG world-building so convincing is the visible impact of players' actions on the game. This feature made Arabella especially memorable for fans, as she can be interacted with across all three acts of the game....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Phillip Hernandez

Best Clans For New Vampire The Masquerade Players

RELATED:Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt: Clans That Should Be Archetypes In The Game Interestingly, TTRPG fans planning to play aMasqueradegame need to choose their Clan choice carefully. After all, their Clan decides the kind of “upbringing” their Vampire would have as soon as they enter Kindred society. Thankfully, some newcomers might want to stick with some Clans known to acquaint new Kindred easily among their ranks. Likewise, they might want to stay clear from some Clans with rather complex narratives....

June 10, 2025 · 8 min · 1544 words · Elizabeth Salazar

Black Widow: Natasha & Yelena’s Relationship Fits The MCU Formula

Who has the greatest reunion story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Natasha and Yelena? Or Bucky and Steve? ThroughoutBlack Widow, Marvel Studios' formula for siblinghood became blatantly clear. The relationship between adopted siblings Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) and Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) closely emulated the kinship betweenBucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), and many others. There are common themes seen throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe such as combative beginnings, found family, and tonal characteristics....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Michael Moyer