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The Elder Scrolls 6was announced at E3 2018, and since then there’s barely been a single detail confirmed by Bethesda beyond the game’s existence itself. Even the nextElder Scrolls' full title and setting have remained mysterious, although a detail inStarfield’s E3 trailer resembling a map of High Rock and Hammerfell has led to many fans considering those provinces frontrunners. The silence from Bethesda, however, has been so deafening that many fans of the studio have long-suspected that the game’s 2018 announcement was intended to diffuse any potential negative coverage of controversial multiplayerFallout 76, unveiled at the same convention....

Fallout 3is a 2008 post-apocalyptic role-playing game set in a desolate, radioactive wasteland. Just like the otherFallouttitles, the player embarks on a journey filled with danger and discovery. The wasteland inFallout 3has its fair share of fun and lighthearted characters, but some of the most memorable ones are much more serious. RELATED:Fallout: The Best Villains In The Franchise, Ranked The Capital Wasteland is no stranger to misdeed, savagery, or tragedy. The exploration entails meeting many of the countless inhabitants, such as Raiders or Mutants, who all have a unique history and interaction with the player....

Quick Links Fallout 76’sversion of VATS plays mostly the same as inFallout 4(minus the time-slow mechanic). It is essentially an auto-aim feature that comes with a number of powerful bonuses when the right perk cards are equipped. With that said, VATS works best when using builds that take advantage of everything it has to offer. When using a VATS build, you may expect to deal extreme DPS via constant critical hits, though this does come at the expense of more AP consumption than usual....

Fire Emblem: Three Housesis a game split into three narratives based on which house the player joins at the beginning of the story. These narratives are split between the Blue Lions, Golden Deer, and Black Eagles, which are lead by three young nobles namedDimitri, Claude, and Edelgard. Among the three nobles, though, Edelgard caused the greatest division of options in players. Some claimedEdelgard’s houseto be the evil route in the game because it kills the most characters, while others believed her cause to start a war was just because it opposed a corrupt system lead by the church....

Summary While invaders set out on their conquests to steal wealth and expand empires, the first Targaryen king of Westeros, and the one to unite six of the Seven Kingdoms into a single political entity, Aegon I was driven to action by something more.House of the Dragonlays down that Aegon turned to Westeros because he foresaw the end of the world of living: Our histories… they tell us that Aegon looked across the Blackwater from Dragonstone and saw a rich land ripe for the capture....

Summary When it comes to the world of gaming, few franchises can boast the same level of acclaim and reverence asGod of War. Since the start of the series, Kratos has carved a path of destruction and redemption across ancient mythologies. With every new entry,Santa Monica Studiohas conjured artful tweaks with its mechanics and gameplay enhancements, ensuring it maintains its position at the top of the gaming pantheon. It has been just under a year since the launch ofGod of War Ragnarok, and its riveting journey through the Nine Realms with Atreus as a centerpiece not only signifies a continuation of the epic saga but also underscores how influential side quests are for the franchise moving forward....

Summary As gamers are tasked with waiting for the hugely anticipated release ofGrand Theft Auto 6in 2025, the official announcement trailer for the sixth mainline game in Rockstar’s long-running franchise has at least offered a glimpse at what is to come from the series.Immersion is the heart of theGTAfranchise, and based on the announcement trailer’s footage,GTA 6will be filled with loads of activities for players to lose themselves in. Some of the most immersivefeatures found inGrand Theft Autogames are the various mini-games players can get wrapped up in....

The AI known as Cortana has become an iconic character within theHalofranchise. Cortana is very similar in both the games and the Paramount+Haloseries. In both, she was created by Dr Catherine Halsey, and acts as an AI guide for Master Chief in his endeavors. In fact, in both the show and the games, she isplayed by the same actor, Jen Taylor. However, there are a few changes that have been made to Cortana that leave some fans scratching their head....

Summary Hearthstonejust set a new record for the largest ban wave the collectible card game has ever seen. Nearly 200,000Hearthstoneaccounts have been closed since the beginning of the year, with a focus on clearing out bots and bad actors from the Tavern. Like most live-service multiplayer games,Hearthstoneis engaged in a permanent battle against players who engage in botting – using programs and automation to play the game, usually to acquire currency or other rewards to sell or exploit in some fashion....

Earlier this month, Crystal Dynamics finally releasedMarvel’s Avengers, which is a third-person action-adventure title that can be played both in single and multiplayer. Shortly after its release,Avengersreceived mostly positive, somewhat mixed reviewsfrom both players and critics, but it is worth remembering that the game’s reception hasn’t always been positive. During its world premiere at E3 2019, the game received some backlash revolving around the design of some of its characters. Of course, given that comic and film franchises have since established a certain look for each of the characters, it is understandable that some players weren’t happy with the choices of Crystal Dynamics when it came to the appearances of its most prominent heroes....

Helldivers 2is the game everyStarship Troopers fandreamed of when they saw the movie for the first time. While the game takes great inspiration from the cult classic, it does not take into account how some players may not want to play fair. Fortunately,Helldivers 2has a robust system in place to prevent toxic players from ruining the experience for others. If you come across a toxic player or two, you will be pleased to know you may report and block them....

Fast traveling has become a staple of the modern gaming experience across genres, and players have come to expect a certain level of QoL, even from Metroidvanias. While games likeDragon’s Dogma 2subvert player expectationsof what fast travel looks like by making it extremely punishing,Animal Wellgoes a different route. Instead of letting players warp to discovered locations via certain checkpoints—a standard practice inmodern platformers—Animal Well’s Fast travel is integrated into the game via strategically placed animal mouths in locations that warrant revisiting....

Summary The cast and composer forMarvel 1943: Rise of Hyrdahave been revealed, showing fans who will be voicing Captain America, Black Panther, and more. After over a year of relative silence, Skydance Interactive and Marvel showed off their upcoming game collaboration in a big way earlier this week with a blockbusterMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydratrailer. The game was first revealed back in 2022, with the base premise being Captain America and Black Panther joining forces to take down Hydra during World War 2....