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Summary Story-driven games are some of the most popular games available, thanks in large part to their often-memorable set-pieces, dramatic narratives, and tangible atmospheres. Almost any genre of video game can be story-driven, though more often than not they fall under the brackets of visual novelsand episodic adventures. While it’s certainly not common for story-driven games to be released without endings, as most players like to be able to play narrative games from beginning to end, some successful games have managed to pull it off....

Gaming laptops have become incredibly powerfulthanks to new developments in chip manufacturing technology, efficiency, and improved cooling technologies. The struggle with laptop gaming is trying to keep all the components cool with limited space, so they can perform optimally, which can become challenging. Even though it’s still a relatively compact laptop form factor, 18-inch models have more chassis space and more opportunities for effective cooling. This also allows them to house more powerful components and larger batteries....

One of the more popular innovations made in Activision’s first-person shooter battle royaleCall of Duty: Warzoneis the Gulag: An area that players are sent to after they die to take part in a 1v1 firefight for a chance at revival.Call of Duty: Warzone’s Gulagis popular enough, in fact, that its influence has begun spreading to other games like the sandbox building titleMinecraft. A Reddit user named leonejedi uploaded an image of their recreation of the Gulag, something of a decrepit communal bathroom, made inMinecraftto both the r/CODWarzone and r/Minecraft subreddits....

Wonder Womanis the most iconic female superhero of all time. The ultimate hero for little girls to look up to, she has been a beacon for representation since her introduction inSensation Comicsback in 1942.Wonder Womangot her own television show in the 1970s, and then became the first female superhero to lead her own movie in the 2010s. But, despite the fact she is an inspiration for girls who love comics, her storylines haven’t always been spectacular....

Demon Slayerhas captured the hearts of anime enthusiasts worldwide with its captivating story and breathtaking visuals. One aspect that adds depth and allure to the series is its vivid and mesmerizing locations. From hauntingly beautiful forests to mountainous peaks and bustling cities,Demon Slayerimmerses its viewers in a world teeming withboth danger and wonder. RELATED:Demon: Slayer The Most Gut-Wrenching Quotes Fans can explore the visually stunning landscape and discover the piece of lore that each of them holds....

Alongside the reveal ofDestiny 2: Beyond Light, developer Bungie offered its first pieces ofinformation about Season of Arrivals, which starts today. But while past season reveals have been packed with details and a roadmap, Bungie is keeping things a little more mysterious. However, the studio did confirm that a new dungeon is on the way and it launches in just a few hours. Prophecy is a new dungeon forDestiny 2and it will be free for all players....

ThoughDestiny 2: Beyond Lighthas been out for a bit, players may still be exploring the previous expansions. Before theBeyond Lightupdate, Guardians were exploring the dark corners of the Moon inShadowkeep. One mission there is the Memory of Sai Mota quest, which leads to some nice rewards. The steps for this assignment inDestiny 2can be tricky, however. The first thing to do for starting this mission is beating the expansion’s campaign missions....

Summary Disney Dreamlight Valleyrevealed its physical copy called the Cozy Edition, but its Switch version will come with a catch.Disney Dreamlight Valleyis still currently in Early Access, and is expected to have a full free-to-play release later this year. Released in 2022,Disney Dreamlight Valleyallows players to create unique avatars and homes while exploring the wonderful open world, where they can befriend Disney characters. Its dedicated community often shares their outfit andhome designs usingDisney Dreamlight Valley’s customization tools....

Summary Recent reports claim thatDragon’s Dogma 2has frame rate issues when playing on PC, and Capcom is aware of the problem. With only a few days remaining until the game’s release, the team behindDragon’s Dogma 2hopes to fix the situation quickly. The firstDragon’s Dogmagame was released over 10 years ago in 2012, so anticipation for the upcoming sequel is high. As a fun way to get many fans excited, thecharacter creator forDragon’s Dogma 2was made available ahead of the game’s release, so gamers could get a feel for what the action RPG has in store....

Summary The trailer forShadow of the Erdtree, the highly anticipated DLC forElden Ring, has finally arrived, and has unveiled a number of details about the expansion, including a never-before-seen character: Messmer the Impaler. Just like essentiallyeverything else in theShadow of the Erdtreetrailer, details surrounding Messmer are fairly sparse, though there is still more than enough to analyze. AsElden Ringfans have long suspected,Shadow of the Erdtreewill continue the story of Miquella and, by extension, likely shed light on broader concepts like the Empyreans, the Outer Gods, and The Golden Order....

Summary The bustling streets of Night City take center stage inCyberpunk 2077, but something feels a bit off. While the scale of the city is impressive, the actual population within it feels rather small. The streets are not filled to the brim with crowds, there is not much traffic anywhere, and the majority of the city just feels rather barren. Even with Phantom Liberty,Cyberpunk 2077’sNight City seems to lack that true city feeling, which holds back the immersion a bit....

Avoalet is the land of Tanta Prav, also known as the Tanta of Wisdom inForspoken. She once was responsible for the judgment of the Athians and held trials. But that all changed after she lost her mind. Prav only trusted herself and deemed anyone suspicious as guilty. As for her lands, the beautiful Avoalet, it’s full of points of interest like Monuments, Refuge houses, and Belfry towers inForspoken. Additionally, it’s possible to find two Locked Labyrinths while exploring the vast lands of Avoalet....

While it may have come around pretty suddenly,Fortnite’s Chapter 4 update has proven itself to be just as expansive and significant as its predecessors. With an entirely new map, an exciting new Battle Pass, new weapons, new vehicles, and all running on the brand new Unreal Engine 5.1,FortniteChapter 4 is a big step forward for the beloved battle royale franchise. ButFortniteChapter 4’s additionsdon’t stop there. Some of the most impressive new features are the title’s many gameplay additions, including the brand-new Augment upgrade system....