The patch before a major update inHonkai: Star Railhistorically comes with a pair of powerful characters, at least one of which will play a vital part in the meta of the upcoming content year. Update 2.7 continues that trend, offering one character that helps future-proof one of the current meta setups and another that could help define the 3.0 content year. Choosing between Fugue, a powerful Super Break unit, and Sunday, one of the strongest Harmony units we’ve yet seen that buffs a mechanic coming in 3....

Summary There’s now less than two weeks to go untilSonic the Hedgehog 3hits cinemas, bringing the curtain down on what has been a resurgent year for Shadow the Hedgehog. There’s more than just Shadow’s cinematic debut still to come, though. Build-A-Bear has added a Shadow the Hedgehog plush to its Sonic collection, and it’s available right now. There are two versions of Shadow’s Build-A-Bear plush available and which one you go for depends on what you want from it and how much you’re willing to spend....

Summary Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, just like a lot of popular open world games these days, is absolutely stuffed with fun little references and Easter eggs to other properties that may have played a part in inspiring the game’s developers. GSC Game World is no exception, asa reference to titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2has already been found, but the devs have also found time to include a little tribute to the game that started it all....

Summary It’s no secret that the winter holidays are some of the best times to be a gamer. Withthe massive discounts on existing games, coupled with the number of days off and the cold weather outside, there are few better things than cozying up with a good game. And while many gamers are checking out some of 2024s best releases, likeMetaphor: ReFantazioorAstro Bot, a good portion of gamers have returned to one of 2024s most divisive titles....

The Fullback Glow Up Evolution refines your right back attributes, which boosts their performance as a full back inEA Sports FC 25Ultimate Team. The evolution upgrades players' dribbling, shooting, pace, defending, and physicality, which will allow them to take charge of the right flank. So, if you have a favorite silver card that needs an upgrade, then putting them through this evolution will benefit them. This evolution is a paid event that will cost you 50k coins or 450 FC points....

Summary Just when you think you’ve experienced all there is in the challenging and stressful boss fights games like to throw at you, new ones come along and continue finding more ways to wow and delight you with their well-executed designs. 2024 is no exception when it comes to presenting you with some masterful bosses. It’s proven to be a year of clever and phenomenal boss fights; not just in the fantasy RPG and Soulslike category but also in the horror, roguelike, and sci-fi genre....

InDragon Age: The Veilguard, The Lighthouse will be your base of operations throughout your quest to stop Elgar’nan and Ghilan’nain, similar to The Keep in Dragon Age: Inquisition. There are lots of ways to customize the Lighthouse to your liking, such as decor options for your room and themes for the main hall. There is also a place for a giant statue, or monument, in the center of the map, and you’re able to choose between many different monuments to display....

As you make your way throughAtlyss, the RPG by indie developer Kiseff, you will realize that getting the right armor can go a long way in ensuring your success in combat. But choosing the armor that fits the build that you are going for can be a daunting task. The equipment is divided into six different types, and you have to put together the gear that works perfectly in tandem with each piece....

TheFirst Descendantisn’t shy to admit that it likes being a bit “cheeky”. The game features a number of revealing skins, and has evenmade changes to the ones the devs felt weren’t revealing enough. The fanbase is pretty happy with everything that has been offered, but there’s one feature that has been highly requested. It’s not a weapon, gameplay feature, or balancing that fans want, but something that complements The First Descendant’s risqué skins – jiggle physics....

Summary Long before the rise of mobile games, people turned to their PC browsers for bite-sized gaming. Often known as “Flash games,” these little wonders varied wildly in size and quality, but many of the best examples were free-to-play labors of love. Like modern mobile games, gameplay could be anything from surrealist point-and-click experiences to complex in-depth combat. Unfortunately, the death of Flash has forced many of these gems to the furthest reaches of the internet....

Quick Links The Wanderer’s Palace (Hard) is a level 50 Dungeon inFinal Fantasy 14that has you retread the Wanderer’s Palace, fighting against new bosses with new mechanics. Despite being freed from the tyrant Tonberry King, the Tonberries are once again faced with peril as a band of Mamool Ja have overtaken the Palace. Head back into the Wanderer’s Palace and put a stop to the Mamool Ja mercenaries so that the Tonberries may finally know peace....

Summary Not every bad game ever made is bereft of good qualities or features. Sometimes, there’s that one mechanic or idea present that, had the rest of the game managed to live up to the same quality, could have resulted in a much better game. The word ‘could’ does a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence, but still. In the pursuit of those diamond ideas hidden in the rough, let’s look at ten bad video games from gaming history with one great idea....

Quick Links There are a lot of stats and skills inCaves of Qud. If you are brand new to the game with its 1.0 launch, there may be a bit too many things to focus on, but with time, you’ll get to know everything that the game has to offer. Two stats that you’ll come across are DV and AV. These represent your dodging and armor values, but they can seem very similar....