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Summary CD Projekt Redhas just revealed new features coming inCyberpunk 2077version 2.2. The patch was also shadowdropped at the end of a livestream and should be downloadable now. The patch focuses on letting players “express themselves”. As part of this, the devs have added more than 100 new character customisation options, such as new cyberware, makeup, and eyes. The photo mode has also received some huge improvements, letting us take pictures with NPCs....

In a game calledDragon Age, especially with the wordInquisitionattached to it, you’d expect to be fighting a couple of dragons. While the campaign ofDragon Age: Inquisitionfeatures a few mandatory fights with dragons, there are quite a few optional high dragons littered all over the map that you can slay for some precious loot. Killing these dragons didn’t seem like much when the game first came out. We didn’t think of why and if we should kill them, just that killing them would give us some great loot....

Summary Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2 and Dragon Age: Inquisition lead writer David Gaider has been giving fans insights into the writing process behind the original three Dragon Age games on hisBluesky account. Gaider has made posts aboutMorrigan,Fenrisand others in recent days, with last night’s post focusing on Shale, everyone’s favourite golem. Gaider was candid about Shale, one of the game’s more troublesome companions to make work. According to Gaider, one of his junior writers Jay Turner (now a senior narrative designer at Obsidian) had the idea to make Shale “more of a robot, an emotionless automaton killer....

The following article contains minor spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s first two acts, especially about Taash’s personal quests. Summary Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Taash is an interesting case study of how a modern story deals with both gender identity and cultural identity. Taash is a Qunari raised in Rivain by their mother, a historian who was fiercely loyal to the Qun but left Par Vollen to prevent her daughter from being forced to join the Antaam (military)....

Summary What ifElden Ringhad traditional co-op, you fought iconicDark Soulsbosses, and it was a roguelite with a shrinking battle royale zone a laFortnite? I haven’t slept, I’m crashing from the misplaced Half-Life 3 hype and four cans of Monster (yes, it’s me — Sam Porter), and part of me thinks this is a fever dream. But no, it’s real. Last night, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announcedNightreign, a new spin-off of Elden Ring launching next year....

Summary Not only do most video game storefronts run Black Friday sales, but even though there are still five days to go until Black Friday is here, most of those sales have already begun. TheEpic Games Storehas gone in a slightly different direction with its Black Friday sale in 2024 to set itself apart, and it has done that by cutting the price of some very big, and in some cases still very new, deluxe and special editions....

Summary Fortniteplayers have shared all of the potential crossovers and collaborations that are mentioned inEpic’s latest player survey, which includesRed Dead Redemption 2,Kingdom Hearts,The Simpsons, and evenPokemon. Outside of being one of, if not the biggest live-service games of all time, themain thing that Fortnite is known for nowadays is how many weird and wonderful crossovers it has. From boring choices like Marvel or DC to thetruly bizarre like Peter Griffin andsighSkibidi Toilet, pretty much everyone has a shot of getting a Victory Royale at some point....

Summary Sometimes, words can be mightier than swords, or guns. The right dialogue choices can defuse tension, forge alliances, or even save lives. In some games, your verbal skills are as important as your combat abilities. These moments aren’t just about avoiding conflicts but shaping the entire outcome of a mission, affecting your fate and the characters you interact with. The power of persuasion and cunning can often mean the difference between life and death, unlocking new paths and altering destinies....

Quick Links With alimited number of decks currently availableinPokemon Trading Card Game Pocket,you have options for how you would like to play and can achieve decent success with most decks. While Marowak isn’tthe best EX Pokemon available,using it in a well-made deck can frustrate your opponents with your devastating moves. Marowak and Dugtrio don’t usually get much love in the competitive Pokemon scene, but these cards combine to form an excellent partnership that can surprise your opponents with quick KOs and turn the tide in your favor....

Quick Links Each companion inDragon Age: The Veilguardis lucky to have their own fully fleshed-out series of side quests that allow Rook to win over their team members for the fight against the Evanuris.The voices behind these beloved charactersdid an excellent job of breathing life into longtime favorites, like Lace Harding, who reckons with an ancient power inside her. In The Heart Of The Titan, Rook gets to head to the Deep Roads with Harding, which is a fun change of pace fromother companion queststhat stick within the main maps....

Quick Links ‘The Brannof Inheritance’ is one of the earliest quests you’re given inBrighter Shores, but it’s unquestionably the toughest of the bunch. While it involves no combat, it will have you running all around Hopeport and its surroundings, solving clues and fulfilling NPC requests that’ll involve some steep profession grinding. In this guide, we’ll cover every step, from where to find the Swirl and Falcon symbols, to what professions you should focus your leveling time on in order to fulfill the requirements for crafting a Hair Restoration Potion and Bigeye Gurnard Soup....

InDave The Diver, there are some creatures that are not easy to catch. Or, catch alive that is. The spider crab is one of those very species, making it seem like the only way to bring these crustaceans back up to land is to viciously crack them up with rocks. Well, there are other ways to catch these crabs. The game only presents one obvious solution, but as you continue playing, you will be able to craft or buy what you need to bring with you on your dive....

Quick Links Looking to stay alive while making your enemies regret showing up? The Directional Shield is a Stratagem inHelldivers 2that blends protection with firepower. Whether you’re dodging a rain of bullets or holding the line against a swarm of foes, this gadget gives you a strategic edge without sacrificing your offensive capabilities. But how do you get it, and more importantly, how do you use it to maximum effect? This guide has you covered with everything you need to dominate the battlefield while staying in one piece....