Summary The Nintendo Switch exclusiveEmio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Clubwill be releasing a three-part demo this August. Players will be able to jump into the world ofEmio - The Smiling Manand begin solving the mysterious case behind the tragic death of a student. Emio - The Smiling Manis the next part of theFamicom Detective Clubseries, a collection of two old school adventure games released by Nintendo back in 1988 and 1989....
TheBorderlandsfranchise began in 2009 and development had a rocky start. It wasn’t until the team switched the art style to cel-shading that the game truly popped at launch, followed by a slurry of great reviews across multiple platforms. There are three main games, the last of which came out in 2019. There are also four major spinoffs, two of which came out in the same year, 2022. That would beTiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon KeepandNew Tales from the Borderlands....
Quick Links InPEAK, most tools have a clear and practical purpose, but theWarp Compassis a different story. The Warp Compass is one of the strangestitems you’re able to find in thePEAK, as this device doesn’t point north or guide you to loot. If you’re lucky enough to come across this rare item, you need to understand what it actually does before you decide to use it. This guide explains what the Warp Compass does, how it works, and when (or if) you should actually use it inPEAK....
Quick Links You might not realize it, but the starter pack you choose at the beginning ofPokemon TCG Pockethas significant effects on your early gameplay. It might be wise not to let your heart guide you in this decision, as these shiny, attractive packs offer more than just aesthetic appeal. Each pack sets you up for a different start, which may not align with your expectations. This guide will help you decide which starter booster pack to open inPokemon TCG Pocket....
Summary With five mainline titles in theBatman: Arkhamtimeline, Batman wears suits unique to their respective game entry that have become famous among fans. However, as the games progressed, developers were kind enough to reward gamers with suits that replicated The Dark Knight’s various suits from comic book history. Many of the comic book-inspired suits for Batman, as well as other characters, take different routes, some try to imitate the comics identically down to the art style, while others adapt the comic book design to fit the game’s visual style....
Summary There’s something special aboutindie RPGsthat swing far above their weight class. Without the luxury of bottomless budgets or sprawling development teams, these games lean harder into clever writing, meaningful player agency, and worlds that feel genuinely lived-in. They’re passion projects, and it shows. Some of them are so well-built, so well-written, so mechanically tight that they blur the lines between AA and AAA altogether. These aren’t just “good for AA games....
Summary Some of the bestopen-world gameshave amazing explorationand deep combat mechanics. The rich content in these types of titles is a major draw for gamers. From hidden treasures and secrets to intricate puzzles and riddles, there is much to discover and absorb. However, sometimes, enemy encounters don’t enhance the fun, but actually break the immersion. In these situations, combat becomes a problem, and players often wish to either power through it or skip it entirely....
Summary The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been on shaky ground sinceAvengers: Endgame, offering some unappreciated gems right alongside some that deserved their drubbing. So, Kevin Feige and co decided to shake things up further bybringing back Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom forAvengers: Doomsday.It left people hyped up for his inevitable meeting with Spider-Man, as well as with his true rival, Reed Richards of The Fantastic Four. Some also wondered why they couldn’t have gotten a Romani actor to play a Romani character (assuming the MCU’s version of Doom retains this heritage), or recast Kang to continue their original plan....
Summary Sins of a Solar Empire 2had its Steam released in August 2024. Following up on the success of the original game, this new iteration improves the strategy gameplay, while also making it simpler and easier to learn. Every time a player starts a new game, they have the option of changing some settings that govern the way that this4X strategytitle plays. Some of these settings can have a significant impact on the balance of the game and should be used sparingly, if at all....
Quick Links Wuchang: Fallen Feathersfeatures plenty of unique armor designs for players to search for and hunt down, each with its own defensive properties and appearance. Armor in the game can be obtained by various methods:separate piecesmay randomly drop from enemies, certain sets can be found during exploration or bought from in-game merchants, traded for unique boss drops toget their outfits from Tao Qing, or received as rewards from NPC questlines....
Tuesday, August 19 will likely be the next day thatResident Evilfans will get a look at the upcomingResident Evil Requiem.Resident Evil Requiemis the next entry in the long-runningResident Evilseries, set to launch on July 20, 2025. Giving players the option to choose between a first-person and third-person view,Resident Evil Requiemlooks to marry old-schoolREwith the newer entries. Resident Evil Requiemwas first revealed at Summer Game Fest, serving as the show-closer for that event....
EA and Battlefield Studios have confirmed that theBattlefield 6open beta will take place across two weekends - August 9 through 10 and August 14 through 17.Battlefield 6is the highly-anticipated next installment in the long-running first-person shooter franchise, and it looks to be a return to form after the misstep that wasBattlefield 2042. Battlefield 2042released to lackluster reviews in 2021and is generally considered to be one of the worst games in the franchise....
Summary The Druid is a versatile characterinDungeonbornethat can transition between a fast melee fighter in Panther Shape and a powerful elemental summoner in Elven form, allowing for an array of actions that players can make use of. Finding the right sets, items, and stats for a Druid can be a little tricky, but uncovering the best build for one’s playstyle is worth the effort. For those looking to take their Druid to the next level, there areseveral reliable buildsavailable to try out....
