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Summary Path of Exile 2got off to the best possible start earlier this month, releasing in early access toa whopping all-time player peak of almost 600,000 on its launch weekend. So many players were waiting to get in that it even reportedly broke SteamDB, so it’s safe to say that while the launch was rocky, it was a roaring success. Path of Exile fans are now getting their hands on the sequel, grinding away for loot and gold, and generally enjoying themselves quite a bit....

AI is a divisive subject. While there are those who see the benefit of integrating everything with AI, there are those who think things will go full Skynet. AI tools have made their way into video games, being used for things like dialogue and art. While it’s evolving everyday, AI created content still can’t match the human touch. The truth is that AI is a broad term. Developers have been using AI in video games for years, but it’s only recently that it has started replacing artistic expression in fringe cases....

Summary If you’re anything like me, you’ve already used up each and every one of your Pack Hourglasses that you saved forPokemon Trading Card Game Pocket’snewest expansion,Space-Time Smackdown, and you just want to rip some more packs. Unfortunately, Pack Hourglasses are a little hard to come by at the moment, so you’re left sitting on your hands until the timer has counted down. Thankfully, DeNA has quietly added another mission in which you may earn yourself a couple of extra Hourglasses and get to that next pack a little quicker....

Summary In the two weeks post-launch, the focus withinPokemon Trading Card Game Pocketseems to have shifted fromcollecting to battling. The game imposes pretty strict limits on how often you can open packs and complete wonder picks but nothing on how many battles you can do. So, when coupled with theLapras ex Event, players are flocking tothe game’s competitive mode. With the game so new, players are still figuring out the intricacies and quirks of TCG Pocket’s battle mechanics, the latest of which is that the game has a maximum amount of damage you’re able to deal in one turn....

2024 has been the Year Of Shadowand I’ve loved every second of it. It’s all building to the brooding hedgehog’s cinematic debut this December, but one of the biggest stops along the way wasSonic x Shadow Generations. Shadow having half a game all to himself is the closest we’ve come to the anti-hero getting his own outing for almost 20 years, and it’s everything I could have hoped for. However, pairing it with a lackluster remaster has left a bad taste in my mouth....

Summary Two decades ago, way back in 2005, the year was marked by racing video games that set the tone for the upcoming decades. On top of ruling the entire year, they dominated the sports genre, offering an authentic approach to competitiveness and hours of fun. Back then, online play was only just getting its start, and beating your friends locally was still the most popular way to play. What better way to prove our skills than through sports?...

I have fond memories of playingTaiko no Tatsujinas a kid. When I’d saved up enough allowance, I’d go to the arcade with my friends and wail on those drums till my arms got sore, at which point I’d switch to Dance Dance Revolution or ParaParaParadise to dance clumsily and embarrass myself until my legs got sore. Everything got sore. When I went to Tokyo for the first time, my friends and I made it a point to visit the arcade, where I, once again, beat on taiko drums to the point of exhaustion....

There’s a degree of automatic intimidation involved in the television market. Unless you’re comfortable with all the jargon, figuring out which panel is right for you’re able to be a daunting task. Is LCD bad now? What happened to plasma? LED is good, but OLED is better, right? And what the heck is QLED? Up until recently, I was in the same boat, asking the same questions, and wondering whether I ought to just hang on to my archaic LCD TV....

Ever since the Korean Wave started in the 1990s, South Korea has been making great strides in the entertainment industry. They’ve already conquered the world through the spread of K-pop, but it seems they’ve found the hit formula for producing some of the best zombie thrillers out there. From a zombie film set during the medieval-era Joseon dynasty to one set in a moving train, there are plenty of amazing zombie flicks to gorge on....

Quick Links With new elements dropping frequently, Elemental Dungeons onRobloxhas accumulated many different play styles and ability combos. With so many to pick from, it boils down to which ones you enjoy playing the most and which can provide you with the best and most consistent damage output. That said, the Mastery system in Elemental Dungeons makes picking an element quite a commitment, so we’ve compiled a tier list, sorting all the elements from worst to best in a few categories....

Quick Links Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has two new weapons up for grabs with its first season. The latest assault rifle, the Krig C, is a hard-hitting rifle that has minimal recoil for its first few shots. If you can aim near the target’s head, you can melt someone faster than most ARs in the game. But as with most weapons in Black Ops 6, you can make this weapon even better with some simple attachment combinations....

The limited-time Precision Shooter Evolution upgrades certain players' shooting stats and gives them the finesse shot playstyle inEA Sports FC 25Ultimate Team. These players get a boost in their shooting power and, after evolving them, they can score goals from long range and close range. This limited-time event is free to participate in — you just have to meet the requirements and pass the three-phase challenges. Player requirements for this evolution are max 86 overall, max 82 defending, and max eight playstyles....

Summary Some of the best single-player video games of all time involve a lone hero fighting through armies of enemies with nothing but their wits and power-ups. Not all heroes have to do it solo, as some single-player games give players allies on their journey. Whether it’s controlling multiple characters separately or being joined by party members that have limited interactivity, it’spossible for solo playersto be joined in the story mode of their games....