Bethesda’s smash success,Skyrim, was so popular in part due to the size of its world and the depth of its characters and cities. It would be impossible for one player to find every secret and all the Easter eggs hidden around the world. With so many nooks and crannies across every region, many players have no idea where to start exploring. RELATED:Skyrim: The 10 Best Armor Enchantments, Ranked The city of Markarth is no exception to Bethesda’s plentiful secrets....

Despite being released almost a decade ago, there are few games that can matchThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s expansiveness or depth. Each hold has a wealth of tales to tell and events to explore. The sheer amount of locations on the map is staggering, giving players hundreds of hours of gameplay to enjoy. RELATED:Skyrim: The 10 Strongest Warriors, According To The Lore But adventurers should not completely rely on their map, as there are plenty of fascinating finds to uncover with some more old-fashioned hiking through the woods, plains, and mountains of Tamriel’s northernmost province....

WhileTell Me Whyis a fairly linear experience, there are some extra things that players can do if they stray off the beaten path and know where to look. Oftentimes these bonus objectives have achievements tied to them, which is the case with the Hacking 101 achievement that players can unlock inTell Me WhyChapter 1. Please note that this guide will have someminor SPOILERSforTell Me Why, so anyone that has yet to complete Chapter 1 may want to do so first before trying to unlock all of the achievements....

Every year features a wealth of new video games to check out, and among those, there are typically a ton ofgood RPGs. Role-playing games are sometimes hard to determine and boil down, as the genre continues to expand and include a number of new elements. Everything from games with light RPG elements to a classic turn-based approach are always welcome though. 2020 is no different in this regard, with plenty ofRPGs taking the fore....

Battlefield 6players know that the game will be revealed sometime in spring, with a holiday release currently planned for DICE’s next release. Beyond that, though, every other piece of information regarding the sequel comes from a leak or a rumor. Some of these leaks have been promising, such as expanded destruction mechanics andBattlefield 6havingBattlefield 3inspirations. Others have been more divisive, such as only one map being shown off in the reveal trailer and the game not launching on last-gen consoles....

With the announcement ofHades 2, developer Supergiant has showed its dedication to the IP as it’s the first direct sequel that the San Francisco-based company has worked on. It will be centered around an all-new character and story, but will maintain itsGreek mythologyroots and gorgeous art style, meaning it still fundamentally looks like aHadesgame. The announcement at The Game Awards was a surprise to many, but it seems to adopt a similar gameplay format to what came before, which was rather predictable, as the first game was so engaging and enjoyable, even in death....

Horizon Forbidden Westimproves upon the first game in many ways, with settlements being far livelier and facial animation being much more impressive in Guerrilla Games’ sequel. Still, there are areas where the next entry in the series can further refine the formula. Base customization can be introduced, while aerial andunderwater combat can come toHorizon. Further, the Coil system can be reworked. InHorizon Forbidden West, Coils are used to upgrade weaponry, boosting certain stats and allowing players to make aspects of their weapon stronger....

Despite being the dominant platform for streamers to broadcast their gameplay, the nameTwitchis synonymous with controversy at this point. Every other day it seems that someone is banned for a reason that the community disagrees with orDMCA strikes cause undue strife to streamersjust trying to play games online. The latest in the long list of controversialTwitchbans goes to Tayhuhu, a professionalValorantplayer whose streaming career was just starting to kick off. According to Tayhuhu, the ban was a result of her young daughter appearing on stream and interacting with the chat while she was away....

Universal Studiosseems to be looking at ways to leverage NFTs in video games according to one of the company’s latest patent listings. The media conglomerate holds a substantial variety of intellectual properties that could be immensely profitable for the company if handled correctly, and it’s not surprising that Universal would make an attempt at getting NFTs into the equation. One ofUniversal’s most important assets is that it hosts an impressive array of amusement parks strewn across the globe, including the famous Florida location, and it’s possible that visitors in the future might end up getting even more value out of their trips....

Quick Links Summary Mortal Kombatis home to some of gaming’s most fearsome warriors from across the spectrum of reality and ability. On one end, we have Raiden, Earthrealm’s just-shy-of-invincible defender and God of Lightning, and on the other end, we have characters like Goro, the Prince of Outworld, and perhaps the most intimidating four-armed creature in gaming. RELATED:Mortal Kombat: The Most Powerful Kombatants, Ranked However, for every mighty character inMortal Kombat,there is one thatdoesn’t quite fit in with the rest, one whose strength pales in comparison to the literal gods and warrior princes they are up against....

Summary Xbox Game Passmembers can playDungeons of HinterbergandFlintlock: The Siege of Dawnas part of their subscriptions starting today, July 18. These arrivals further bolster the ever-growing selection of RPGs onXbox Game Pass. Microsoft has so far added eight titles to its subscription service since the turn of the month. Half of those were day-one releases, the most recent of which arrived on July 16, when Xbox Game Pass addedFlockandMagical Delicacy....

Summary Unfortunately for PlayStation 5 gamers, Ubisoft’s free-to-play first-person shooterXDefiantis launching without a Platinum trophy to unlock. FPS fans have been waiting what seems like ages forXDefiant, but the wait is nearly at an end. Following multiple testing periods, theXDefiantrelease date is nearly upon us. XDefiantis launching on Tuesday, May 21. Come May 21,XDefiantwill be available to play around 10:00am PT. Of course, online-only games like these commonly have problems at launch, and so fans should keep that in mind....

Back 4 Bloodhas finally been released to high praise across the board, especially from fans of the originalLeft 4 Deadgames. The new game brings back the classic cooperative team-based gameplay of the twoLeft 4 Deadtitles, along with enough of its own character and charm to give it its own unique feel and experience. RELATED:Every Type of Zombie in Back 4 Blood Back 4 Bloodhas topped the highest player count of the firstLeft 4 Deadalready, but thatdoesn’t mean everything about it is perfect....