Things have gotten rough forTwitchrecently due to the controversy surrounding hate raids and the huge leak of its database and code. Twitch has, of course, taken action about both of these, helped out in part byStreamlabs which introduced a “Safe Mode” to help with hate raids. Streamlabs, for those not in the know, is working with Twitch to help players stream directly from Xbox to Twitch. Before, players had to use a capture card in order to bring game streams to PC and then to Twitch, while Streamlabs lets them stream from console much easier....

Elden Ringplayers are debating which faction they would join if theDark SoulsCovenant system was brought into The Lands Between. Covenants have been a staple in theDark Soulsseries since the franchise made its debut in 2011, with the system even making an appearance in the PlayStation-exclusiveBloodborne. However, Covenants were notably absent fromElden Ring, and more than a few longtime fans of developer FromSoftware have since expressed their desire to see the feature return in a future update or sequel....

Summary Despite being almost 13 years old now, many Soulslikes still follow the formula of the firstDark Soulsvery closely, borrowing heavily from its environments, enemy types, combat mechanics, and boss design. One core feature ofDark Soulsthat many Soulslikes have tried and failed to capture is itsinterconnected level design, where many of its key areas are joined together by a series of looping pathways and shortcuts.Flintlock: The Siege of Dawntakes this interconnected level design and puts its own unique spin on it....

After collecting a Cult Talisman and retrieving a Cult Artifact for Raz inFortnite, players will receive a new challenge that centers around wildlife. More specifically, this task asks fans to harvest a wolf fang, a boar tusk, and three chicken feathers, and exactly how that is done may not be immediately obvious. Fortunately, it is not extremely difficult to complete thisFortniteSpire Challenge, though a bit of patience may be necessary....

When it comes toFortnite, it would seem that change is the only constant. The immensely popular free-to-play title is in a perpetual state of flux with its content, from the named locations, to NPCs, vehicles, and weapons - many favorites come and go. One item now making its return is one that has proven to be fairly divisive amongst players: the Junk Rift. First added during Season X of Chapter 1,Fortnite’s Junk Rift item is a throwable item that spawns a Rift above the area where it lands, generating a large falling object....

The remnants of human civilization are threatened by gigantic creatures breeding beneath the earth. You must control powerful mechs from the future to hold off this alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game from the makers of FTL.Defend the Cities: Civilian buildings power your mechs. Defend them from the Vek and watch your fire!Perfect Your Strategy: All enemy attacks are telegraphed in minimalistic, turn-based combat....

While perhaps not everybody’s cup of tea, the stealth genre of video games provides, for many, a welcome relief from the less-than-subtle explosions and drama of action games in favor of creating an experience that relies far more heavily on the patience and cool-headedness of players. Related:Immersive Sims To Play If You Love The Thief Franchise Gloomwoodlooks to carve out a name for itself in the stealth genre with its unique, gun-based combat and Victorian aesthetic....

If there’s anything that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taught comic fans, it’s that a good superhero team-up can be the most exciting part of any superhero media. For video games, that’s been the same as well. Even the best moments fromMarvel’s Avengersstemmed from combat scenarios where heroes banded together for coordinated attacks. Part of the appeal of the upcomingGotham Knightscomes from the same conceit, especially when there’s four iconic Bat Family members as playable characters....

The controversialGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Editionhas had a rocky rollout since its debut last year. What should have been a celebration of three of themost acclaimedGTAsof all timewas instead plagued with endless immersion-breaking issues. However, this troubled takeoff has seemingly not stumped the sales of the collection, as Take-Two Interactive states that it has “significantly exceeded expectations.” For the uninitiated,Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Editionis developer Grove Street Games' endeavor to enhance the experience of three legendary PS2-era Rockstar titles withadditions such as updated textures and character models....

Halo Infinite’s multiplayer beta is out now, giving fans the chance to battle it out in the game’s online arenas across a variety of game modes. However, there are those who may be more interested in theHalo Infinitecampaign and what it has to offer, excited to see what happens next in Master Chief’s story. Unfortunately, someHalo Infinitefans have been getting spoilers thanks to YouTube videos made by content creators who were given early access to the story mode....

Haunted Chocolatierhas the looks reminiscent ofStardew Valley, but time will tell if it will capture the same amount of heart. It’s the next project fromsolo-developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone, and while it seems to differ from the farming-centric experience of the 2016 game, the visuals are immediately recognizable to what came before. The gameplay seems familiar, too, and perhaps this is a strong indicator that the two games will share more than a few things in common....

In an accessibility article,Hogwarts Legacyconfirmed that the game will feature several mini-games to help the player learn useful spells. Though much of the cast ofHogwarts Legacyhas been revealed in recent weeks, little is known about the game’s various mechanics. With so much hype built up over recent months in anticipation of its eventual release,Hogwarts Legacycould become the most popular game of 2023. Being pitched as an open-world adventure that allows players to explore the vast Wizarding World some hundred years prior to the events of the original series,Hogwarts Legacypromises an experience unlike anyHarry Pottergame before it....

Summary Metaphor: ReFantaziois set to launch later this year as Atlus' first new JRPG IP in years, and it appears to lean heavily on the existing framework of the company’s existing titles. Following recent combat showcases which revealed the mechanics ofMetaphor: ReFantazio’s Archetype System, Atlus has made clear that the game takes heavy inspiration from the successful formula whichPersona 5utilized to landmark success.Persona’s DNA can be felt in nearly every one ofMetaphor’s major combat features, but the combat system inMetaphor: ReFantaziois also split between turn-based and real-time battles....