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The Soulslike genre has gone through many iterations and evolutions over the past decade, with many AAA games and indie teams putting their own spin on it. This has seen plenty modeled after the formula such asThymesia,Nioh,Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and many more. Chinese developer Game Science is also developing its own action RPG, the upcomingBlack Myth: Wukong, which is based on the Chinese mythological hero Sun Wukong andJourney to the West....

The opening hours ofBorderlands 3can be difficult to get through as characters do not yet have many skills to heighten their survivability and players may still be learning the ropes. Finding a good shield can be a major help in that regard and many provide more than just some extra survivability. RELATED:The Best Legendary Farming Locations With the right setup, theseearly-gameBorderlands 3shieldscan carry the player forward without them going into “Fight For Your Life....

Summary A seniorCD Projekt Redofficial has gone on record to state that the studio doesn’t believe microtransactions have a place in single-player games. And while that move effectively reiterated the company’s long-standing stance on game monetization,CD Projekt Redisn’t entirely ruling out the possibility of implementing microtransactions in the future. The Warsaw, Poland-based studio has long been a proponent of microtransaction-free single-player games. It also has a substantial track record of publicly reiterating that stance ahead of its every big launch, having done so in the run-up to the release of bothCyberpunk 2077andThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt....

Critical Rolehas taken down every video featuring Brian Wayne Foster from its official YouTube channel. Hundreds of videos featuring days worth of content are now inaccessible in an effort to completely remove the bad actor’s presence fromCritical Role’s history. Earlier this year,Critical RoleandThe Last of Usstar Ashley Johnson separated from Foster, her long-time partner and fiance, after a history of verbal abuse, control, and substance dependence. These behaviors intensified after their separation, leading Johnson to file a restraining order against Foster in May....

Summary One of the core aspects ofCyberpunk 2077’sstory is the relationship between V and Johnny Silverhand, with Johnny existing as a digital engram within the brain of the game’s protagonist. Players are able to navigate the relationship between V and Johnny throughout the title and can become closer to the figure by discovering a wide range of items that once belonged to him 50 years prior to the main story....

Destiny 2is in a great spot after the successful release of The Witch Queen, but a game as massive as Bungie’s looter-shooter will always have some issues that need balancing. For example, thecurrent iteration of the weapon crafting system is not at its bestconsidering players can get their desired god roll but never change perks without removing existing ones, including costly Enhanced traits. Season of the Risen saw the addition of a new modifier to Nightfall called Acute Burns, which makes players receive 50 percent more damage of a specific element, while also dealing 25 percent increased damage with matching guns and abilities....

AnyDestiny 2player that has spent a littletime exploring the Towerhas likely seen something going on behind Ikora. It’s not clear at first glance what is happening, but it seems like something is being built. Bungie has not mentioned or even acknowledged what is going on, but some prior hints and in-game details should give players some clues as to what Ikora is building and what it means for the game’s future....

Back in April 2022, Gameloft announced a brand-new life simulation game calledDisney Dreamlight Valley. The first trailer was released, too, depicting a very colorful world where players can hang out with a huge cast of Disney characters, including the villains. While not many details were given, the trailer depicted elements of a crafting system along with a town and home design feature. An early access date was given forDisney Dreamlight Valleyas well, and this guide will explain how players can be among the first to jump in on September 6th and make friends with their favorite Disney characters....

AnElden Ringplayer watched with glee as their PvP invader was trapped perpetually running on a giant water wheel. FromSoftware’s open world hitElden Ringwas one of the most successful and highly praised games of 2022, garnering massive sales and near-universal acclaim, even winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards. WhileElden Ringis an incredibly vast, rich single player experience, players looking to test their builds in a PvP challenge have the option to use a variety of finger items found throughout The Lands Between to invade other players....

Summary A gamer recently discovered a bundle of classic PlayStation andXbox 360-era games that were left out in the rain. Retro video game prices are notoriously out of control at secondhand stores, but gamers looking for classic PS2, PS3, andXbox 360games can sometimes make incredible finds at garage sales or thrift stores. There are many stories of gamers making incredible gaming discoveries at thrift stores. Sometimes, rare games are sold for a fraction of their actual value at these establishments, while other times gamers may findextra games hidden away in used console disc drivesor shoved into the cases of other titles....

Favors are the many side quests that players can venture on inGod of War Ragnarok. One such favor is Path of Destruction, a favor that players can come across in the Jungle region of Vanaheim. In this favor, Kratos will discover evidence that a Drake has been feeding and causing havoc within the region, and try to take it down. While the favor is relatively simple compared to some ofGod of War Ragnarok’sother quests, there are more than a few moments that may leave players stumped on how to move forward....

A cute insect warrior venturing into a cute insect kingdom to help people sounds like a Ghibli film premise. That’s why a lot of people mistakeHollow Knightfor a forgiving game. But underneath that first impression, it’s actually one of the most notorious 2DMetroidvaniagames in existence. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Lost Ruins Because at its core,Hollow Knightcan also be consideredaSouls-like game, it’s a sub-genre of gaming where the main draw is the difficulty....

TheResident Evilevil series just celebrated it’s 25th anniversary earlier this year, with over two decades of celebrated action horror games on the market. Whether it was the original PS1 games reinventing survival horror experiences orResident Evil 4’s brilliant sense of suspense, the series knows how to deliver a terrifyingly good time. The most recent release,Resident Evil: Village, indicates that Capcom shows no sign of slowing down in the coming years, with plenty moreResident Evilgames on the way....