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It has been a long time since the last news aboutHollow Knight: Silksongwas released, but there is a lot of material to dissect about Team Cherry’s second game.Hollow Knighthas becomeone of the most beloved games in the Metroidvania subgenrebecause of its gameplay, design, and lore. The latter has been quite studied by fans everywhere, who have taken up the task of deciphering the backstory of Hallownest. While there is some straightforward information spread throughout the game, most of the time players need to be paying attention to little details, and have a good ability to connect the dots, in order to understand the story....

Fallout4’s Vault 81 is the only one in the Commonwealth that still has functional systems and living vault dwellers. When the player first finds it, they can either pass a speech check, or agree to provide three Fusion Cores, to gain entrance. Once inside, they’ll find a small, welcoming community (save for a few wary of outsiders) with residents who are happy to trade and converse with the Sole Survivor....

Ubisoft franchises have had the liberty of sharing inspiration and development ideas between various games over the years. Much of the social stealth of the earlierAssassin’s Creedseries has inspired the hacking and diversionary mechanics implemented in severalWatch Dogsgames. EvenFar Cryhas borrowed elements from franchises likeAssassin’s Creedin the past, like some of the open-world design and radio towers to unlock the map.Far Cry 6is also continuing this trend, though with a very interesting and specific feature fromAssassin’s Creedbeing implemented in the world of Yara that’s never been seen in aFar Crygame previously....

Summary Final Fantasy 16is the newest entry in a franchise that has existed for over 35 years. While summons such as Bahamut, Ifrit, and Shiva have been a part of the franchise since its early entries, this most recent installment elevated them to a whole new level. Bahamut especially holds a unique place in the series, appearing in almost every entry, including the first before the summons system was introduced.FF16’s depiction of Bahamut is one of the coolest the series has ever pulled off, and its status as one of the Eikon’s central to the story means that its lore inFinal Fantasy 16is equally impressive....

Quick Links FortniteChapter 2, Season 8, is currently in the middle of a yearly spooky Halloween event aptly titled Fortnitemares. There are a bunch of new quests, challenges, and a returning LTM that will surely keep players busy for some time. The pop singer Ariana Grande is also back on the island as an official NPC with her own quests. Once players speak to her on the boardwalk at Believer Beach, her first quest will require players to collect a music record and place it on a turntable....

God of War’s PC port was well-received, and its success has seemingly led toSonyentrusting its developer, Jetpack Interactive, with another game.God of War’s PC port featuresUltraWide support, DLSS, Ray Tracing, FSR support, and much more, but on top of everything else, it clearly treated Sony’sGod of WarIP right. Sonyhas a handful of premium IPs, most of which have defined gaming in some way, even those that are not currently “active.” Sony’s trust in “loaning” out these IPs is not easily earned, but because ofGod of War’s success on PC, Sony has reportedly assisted Jetpack in staffing up and contracted the studio to make a live-service game based on one of its flagship IPs....

With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror and December just a few days away, the holiday season is officially here. That meansa lot of Christmas and new year themed in-game eventsare on the way andHarry Potter: Wizards Uniteis ready to get into the spirit of the season right from the get go. December 1 marks the start of the two-part moble AR Brilliant Event for the month and this time around things are all about the holidays....

WithElden Ringhaving so many enemies to battle, co-op can be a valuable tool when taking on some tougher foes. Unfortunately, oneElden Ringplayer’s summoned co-op partner took a tumble before a boss fight even began. This is hardly the first co-op fail inElden Ring. While plenty has been said about the encounters with the legendary Let Me Solo Her, other online team-ups have not gone nearly as well. For instance, two players wereimpaled by the same Cleanrot Knight attackand thrown to their deaths, while three others were tossed off Mt....

Quick Links Fortnite’s collaboration withAvatar: The Last Airbenderhas heated up, with the release of three outfits of the mainstay characters from the franchise. This includes Katara, Zuko, and Toph Beifong, along with several themed items and a cool new emote. The collaboration kicked off with the release of the Korra, as a Battle Pass exclusive cosmetic. Along with that, fans also got a chance to get their hands on the extremely fun-to-useWaterbending mythic....

Over the past three seasons ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, Infinity Ward has added an array of new guns, such as theGrau 5.56and Renetti, to its highly-popular first-person shooter. That trend continues inModern WarfareandWarzone’s fourth season, which began just today, with the Fennec SMG and CR-56 Amax assault rifle now appearing in-game. However, before players can use these Season 4 weapons they must unlock them first, and this guide covers exactly how that is done....

Quick Links Fortnite’s v29.10 update was quite eventful, not only for players of the base game but also for theFortnite LEGOgame mode. Consumables are crucial for survival inLEGO Fortnite, considering how quickly the environment can change the tide and become lethal. With several items being added in the Mechanical Mayehm 29.10 update, players received a brand-new set of ice cream cones to help them deal with the harsh weather. With the addition of these recipes, many fans are wondering how they can craft and use the ice cream in the game - this guide will show them how....

Quick Links InCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Scatter Mines are electronic reconnaissance devices. When deployed, they create a cluster of smaller mines that detonate once an enemy approaches. The explosion is not lethal and will merely stun the target for a second. This guide will teachModern Warfare 3players how Scatter Mines work and when they unlock in both multiplayer and Zombies mode. Gamers will also receive strategic tips on how to deploy them effectively....

Few could argue thatHideo Kojima, unleashed from his work at Konami, is now flexing his creativity in a way he’s never been able to before.Death Strandingis, among other things, unique. It’s unlikely anyone would have expected Kojima’s first post-Konami project to be a post-apocalyptic game about delivering packages. Who knows what Kojima will think up next. There is now one point of comparison, however, as a pre-Death StrandingKojima pitch for a Mads Mikkelson-ledMads Maxgame has been revealed....