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Summary Certain factors kept Electronic Arts from greenlighting a sequel to 2015’sBattlefield Hardline, a developer for the game has revealed.Battlefield Hardlinewas the last title to be released by the now-defunct Visceral Games, the studio behindDead Space. Unlike other entries in the popular shooter franchise that primarily focused on military conflicts,Battlefield Hardlinewas based on the cops and robbers dynamic. The spin-off, which also utilizedBattlefield 4’s impressive Levolution system, was praised by critics and gamers alike for introducing a fresh multiplayer experience, among other things....

Summary Elden Ringhas three stats that put a major focus on spell casting in the game:Intelligence, Faith, and Arcane. While Arcane is the most niche of the three, players will need to invest heavily in Intelligence for Sorceries, and heavily inFaith for Incantations. Not all Faith builds play the same way. Some will buff players up before they go into battle, some will provide a range of different spells to engage enemies with, and some will make full use of a weapon skill via the damage scaling of the weapon the player is wielding....

Summary Realm of Inkis an incredibly compelling roguelike hack-and-slash title that wearsitsHades 2inspiration on its sleeve, all the while taking on a completely new aesthetic that is like few other games in this genre. The game is still in early access at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped it from quickly becoming one of the most talked about hack-and-slash titles of today, and players can expect a deep, satisfying experience within each run of the game....

Summary There are plenty of big names in the world of strategy video games. Most of the biggest strategy franchises have been around for decades, releasing on early PCs and managing to remain relevant through console ports, remasters, remakes, spinoffs, and, of course, sequels.TheCivilizationfranchiseis the perfect example of that. Debuting all the way back in 1991,Civilizationhas remained one of the biggest and best in the strategy genre for over three decades now, and its legacy is only going to grow stronger with the launch ofCivilization 7....

The field of view (FOV) inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is an area many players will overlook before loading into multiplayer matches. Treyarch’s sixth entry into theBlack Opsseries is packed with new maps, including one with a functioningdiving board, and having a clear view of the surrounding area is key to success. Black Ops 6contains a wealth of options players can customize to extract the best performance. Here,find the bestBlack Ops 6FOV settings to use in multiplayer and Zombies....

Summary It makes sense for Square Enix to announceOctopath Traveler 0now, because the first game is tied to the original Switch’s announcement. It wasn’t a launch game, but it was close, as it was released a year later in 2018. It was the first game to getthe HD-2D lookand retained the classic turn-based combat style of olderFinal Fantasygames. Since then, it has received one console sequel and a mobile game. Fans of the series won’t have to wait long asOctopath Traveler 0is set to release on Jul 04, 2025, for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S....

Cyberpunk 2077’s secretive sequel, codenamed Project Orion, has been a popular point of discussion since CD Projekt Red confirmed its early stages of development have officially begun. Now thatCyberpunk 2077is a far better experience than it was at its notorious launch, a follow-up game holds promise. Not only that, but last year’sPhantom LibertyDLC expanded the base game in a wonderful way. Since the sequel is in its very early stages, there hasn’t been much confirmed about what Project Orion plans to offer players....

Summary ADestiny 2player online has shared their awesome piece of Guardian fashion, after making their Warlock look just like Gambit fromDeadpool and Wolverine. Gambit was one of the standout characters in the recent hit movie, with one player choosing to pay tribute inDestiny 2. Many fans ofDestiny 2love the current Guardian fashion trend that is sweeping the game. With more customization options than ever, players are able to make their in-game protagonists look extremely cool, with some gamers even choosing to recreate their favorite characters from other franchises....

Summary Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas proven to be a solid competitor in the cozy genre, staying relevant and holding its own against mammoth IP likeAnimal CrossingandStardew Valley. Much of its success can be attributed to how it emulates and learns from these more well-established franchises, but whatDisney DreamlightValleydoes differentlyalso plays a big role in its strong and dedicated following. Of course, the biggest thing thatDisney Dreamlight Valleyhas going for it is a wealth of first-party IP to draw from....

Summary Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas surpassed 89,400 concurrent Steam players over the first weekend of November 2024. It hence significantly improved upon its peak player record from launch day, although early market watcher estimates suggest thatDragon Age: The Veilguardis still far from breaking even. The fourth mainline game in BioWare’s long-running RPG series was released for PC and the current-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles on Thursday, October 31. And whileearlyDragon Age: The Veilguardplayer reviews were excellent, its initial momentum was fairly modest for a triple-A release, at least as far as Steam is concerned....

Following content introduced inEA Sports FC 24/FC 25,EA Sports FC 26is set to introduce several new improvements. This includes, but is not limited to, expanded game modes, dynamic live events, archetype system upgrades, overhauled dribbling mechanics, enhanced player positioning AI, and improved animations (specifically as they pertain to the goalkeeper). Overall, it seemsEA Sports FC 26is taking things to the next level. As Game Rant wrote in ourfirst gameplay impressions ofEA Sports FC 26, “This year’s game feels faster, with a pace of play that requires stronger instincts and whose AI better matches real-life teammates....

Few details have been made public regardingThe Elder Scrolls 6. Since its official announcement in 2018, fans have been theorizing about the game’s setting, its place in the franchise’s timeline, potential gameplay mechanics, and more. Though it hasn’t been confirmed, Bethesda Softworks' handling ofFallout 4and, more recently,Starfieldhas proven thatThe Elder Scrolls 6can be counted upon to deliver a Bethesda RPG staple: DLC expansions. Bethesda is known for imbuing its roleplaying games with massive explorable worlds and an innumerable amount of branching objectives....

Summary Epic Gameshas spent hundreds of millions of dollars on its legal battles with Apple and Google, a senior company official has revealed. However, the total cost ofEpic’s fight against contemporary app store policies was ostensibly much higher. Epic sued Apple and Google in August 2020over what it claimed was monopolistic control of their respective mobile app stores. The two lawsuits sought to challenge the app store duopoly and pave the way for alternative payment methods and app distribution avenues....