Best RPGs With Almost No Optional Content

Summary When it comes to video games, the RPG genre serves somewhat as an umbrella term encompassing titles that allow the players to become anyone, beingrebel leaders, royalty, or any of the millions of customizable possibilities. Even though it is a genre with not-so-defined standards, most installments share an appealing plot, a set of complex characters, and diverse items that, altogether, make up for an immersive role-playing experience. Although optional quests, rare weapons, and convoluted lore are usually a part of the genre, every once in a while an RPG that is a bit more straightforward and less overwhelming comes along....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Robert Gonzalez

Best Soulslike Games Without Traditional Class Systems

Summary Soulslike games are known for their notorious combat difficulty and depth. These games typically involve a class system that allows players to min-max their builds to overcome difficult fights. However, newcomers to the genre can find the traditional class mechanics overwhelming, which can prevent them from giving this underrated genre a shot. Fortunately, there are a few excellent soulslike games that dropped the traditional class system, making these games approachable to newcomers....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Tommy Munoz

Borderlands 3: Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Arm's Race

The Arms Race game mode was added toBorderlands 3back in November of 2020 alongside the Designer’s Cut DLC. Even now, though, some players are still confused about how to get the most out of it. RELATED:Borderlands 3: All Crew Challenges In Devil’s Razor Arms Race acts much like a battle royale-style game. The Vault Hunters are dropped in from the sky into a large map with multiple pathways and a lot of confusion....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Sally Patton

Bungie Addresses Controversial Destiny 2 Starter Pack

Summary After launching a new $15 microtransaction pack forDestiny 2alongside Season of the Wish, which largely triggered the fanbase, Bungie comments on the situation and ultimately removes it completely. It’s been a rough few weeks for Bungie, who recently suffered through layoffs impacting a large group of employees including some long-tenured individuals likeDestiny 2composer Michael Salvatori. Worse yet, the studio’s upcoming content likeThe Final Shape expansion was also hit with a four-month delay, pushing it out from February to June 2024, extending the recently released season in the process....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · James Jones

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season 2 Reloaded Adding New ZRG 20mm Sniper

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas some strong sniper rifles, with the LW3 Tundra dominating in online multiplayer. Starting tomorrow,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans will be seeing a new sniper rifle in their online matches. The ZRG 20mm may be joining the LW3 Tundra at the top ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warweapon tier lists, as the description Treyarch gives for the weapon makes it sound like an even better gun in specific situations....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Raymond Moreno

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: 10 Biggest Questions We Have

With the reveal trailer ofCold Warcoming out, there area few questionsfans have regarding the campaign,Zombies, andWarzone. While these questions will hopefully be answered by the release of the game, there are a few hints from the trailer and even fromModern Warfarethat leaves fans to speculate. Some of these speculations would be a huge surprise to players, while others would make sense to fans of the series. RELATED:Call Of Duty: The Most Overpowered Gun From Every Game Some of these speculations are related topastBlack Opsgames, while the rest come from unanswered questions that were brought up throughout the series that fans still want answered....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Michele Rodriguez

ChatGPT Integration into Unity Could Change Game Development Forever

A proof-of-concept video has been shared showing the integration of ChatGPT intoUnity. The prevalence of ChatGPT is only increasing with time, and the software has is already being used in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and customer service. Beyond these more practical uses, there is also potential for ChatGPT to be utilized in the creative sphere. Judging by the video doing the rounds currently, game development could likely be the next industry to be transformed by AI software....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Laurie Smith

Demon Slayer: Why Tanjiro is a Terrible Protagonist

Summary Out of all modern anime, few have seen success to the same level asDemon Slayer. What started out as a cult anime has now seen mainstream appeal, making it one of the biggest and most successful anime franchises of all time, which is well-deserved praise due to its interesting world, compelling cast of characters, and jaw-dropping animation. However,Demon Slayerhas one glaring issue that falls for all the negative tropes associated with it; the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Joseph Bautista

Destiny 2's Latest Raid Exotic Exemplifies Good Balancing

WhileDestiny 2is no stranger to various balancing issues, with each passing season introducing at least one new meta-breaking weapon into the mix, players seem to be quite thrilled with how Bungie has handled its new Raid Exotic, the Conditional Finality shotgun. The game’s very first double-barrel shotgun is loaded with functionality, but not to a game-breaking extent. Destiny 2’s Conditional Finalityis, in effect, the Super Shotgun from theDoomfranchise. What makes it unique and special, though, is that it fires one round at a time, alternating between Stasis and Solar elemental effects....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Karen Mcdowell

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for January 13

Xur has returned again toDestiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. The arrival of Xur pairs well with a significant change Bungie made this week to how players build out their characters. With significant changes coming to buildcrafting with Lightfall,Bungie unlocked all standard armor modsto help prepare players for the loadout specific changes on the horizon. With theLightfall expansion launching next month, Bungie likely has more planned in the coming weeks asDestiny 2appears to be heading towards another evolution....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Randy Williams

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for October 30

As the Festival of the Lost begins to wind down, the news regarding the upcomingDestiny 2expansion, Beyond Light, continues to heat up. This week, fans were given a closer look at the upcoming expansion and accompanying season through two new videos. The first, a 15 minute ViDoc, revealed a ton of new information and evenshowed off the return of Prince Uldren. The Beyond Light Launch trailer also revealed a number of cool cinematic moments including a fight between the Fallen and The Stranger, Drifter, and Eris all using Stasis abilities....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Holly Rojas

Digital-Only PS3 Games to Play Before the PlayStation Store Shuts Down

As many PlayStation fans may be aware,the PlayStation Store for PS3, PSP, and PS Vita will be shutting down this year. Starting with the PS3 and PSP version on July 2, the PlayStation Store will no longer be accessible for fans to make new purchases. PlayStation fans will still be able to download games and content they have already purchased for the foreseeable future though, thankfully. The following is a list of the best games available exclusively on the PlayStation Store that PlayStation fans should be sure to consider purchasing before they are no longer available....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · John Parrish

Dying Light 2: How to Climb Downtown Thugs Bandit Camp and Get Military Airdrop THB-1L0

Dying Light 2’s Parkour mechanics lend it lots of verticality, which developer Techland has used to tuck all sorts of goodies away on rooftops, in buildings, and scattered elsewhere aroundDying Light 2’s expansive map. After a while of clearingDying Light 2,players will be tasked with taking on the Downtown Thugs Bandit Camp, which has Military Airdrop THB-1L0 on the roof. Here’show to climb the Downtown Thugs Bandit Camp and get Military Airdrop THB-1L0....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Michelle Coleman