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Summary While it may seem strange to those familiar with bothStardew Valley’s cozy farming sim vibes andDiablo 4’s gritty and violet world that may be a middle point where these things can meet, that is exactly whatPath of Exileis trying to do with its latest League.Path of ExileLeagues are essentially the equivalent of new seasons in live-service games, with them entailing new mechanics and loot to entice players to delve into the content and provide some form of milestones to achieve within the League....

Summary The Batmandrew heavily from some classic Dark Knight storylines. Matt Reeves’ vision of a young Batman was influenced by arcs that drew the vigilante into conflict with the warring crime families of Gotham, includingBatman: Year OneandThe Long Halloween. But bringing the darkest iteration of the vigilante yet seen to the screen also took its cue from cinema’s rich history of hard-boiled detective thrillers. As the Riddler stalked Gotham, picking off prominent city members, Batman’s investigation showed the influence of directors like Alfred Hitchcock and New Hollywood helmers like Alan Pakula, William Friedkin and Roman Polanski....

Summary With the end ofThe Penguinfast approaching it means audiences are one step closer to the next installment in Matt Reeves’ DC universe,The Batman Part 2. The sequel won’t be released until 2026 but speculation is already rife about what will happen next and when the movie may take place. The Batmanstars Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, who is still in the early stages of his career as the superhero....

Summary Soulslike gamesaren’t exactly known for being the most ‘user-friendly’ in the action RPG genre. They’re immersive, challenging, and come with a steep learning curve, but the vastness of their worlds and combat systems adds an unpredictable element that isn’t found in other action games. For beginners, theoverwhelming number of choices for weapons, combined with the lack of a clear linear progression, can be pretty intimidating. With that said, the most common and easy-to-master combat style in most Soulslike games ismelee combat....

Summary AlthoughThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntmay not be known for too many of its wholesome moments, a father and son have rectified this by taking part in a touching game of Gwent together, complete with a homemade table and custom-printed cards, that would even make the cold-hearted Gaunter O’Dimmmelt.Gwent is one of the most enjoyable mini-games inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,where players can spend hours challenging other characters to a round or two of the turn-based card game....

Summary Dragon Age: The Veilguardis quite different from past Dragon Age games, bringing a widerange of new features. There are many tips for new players and veterans alike to be aware of, ranging from combat tips to information regarding the very first steps players will take when making their characters. Players can havea lot of questions, but thankfully, the game does a great job of telling players about its mechanics and making sure they understand all the important tidbits....

Summary Today is the end of an era forPlayStation, as today is whenLittleBigPlanet 3and all of its DLC are delisted from the PlayStation Store.LittleBigPlanetwas once one ofPlayStation’s major franchises, with the platforming series finding a great deal of success on the PlayStation 3 back in the day. TheLittleBigPlanetfranchise flourished on the PS3, with the original game and its sequel both earning rave reviews from critics and significant commercial success. Sony expanded on theLittleBigPlanetIP through spin-offs, including a PSP release, a PlayStation Move-oriented game, a PS Vita version, a kart racing game, and an endless runner....

2025 has already been a massive year for gaming, with hits likeClair Obscur: Expedition 33,Donkey Kong Bananza, andKingdom Come: Deliverance 2all earning enough praise to even get them in the running for the coveted Game of the Year award. The year is far from over, though, with even moreupcoming gamesand therefore more opportunities for the industry to impress. Looking ahead into September, specifically, two highly anticipated shooters are awaiting their chance to shine....

Summary Fortnitefans are calling for one unvaulted weapon to be nerfed because it’s reportedly frustrating to play against.Fortniterecently released the latest season for Chapter 5, featuring an awesome Marvel collaboration with new items and quests. Titled “Absolute Doom,“FortniteChapter 5 Season 4revolves around defeating Doctor Doom after he opens Pandora’s Box and absorbs the powers inside it. It’s up to protagonist Agent Jones, with the help of Marvel superheroes like Iron Man, to stop the Kingdom of Doom from destroying the world....

The New York TImes Mini Crosswordis a regular brain-teaser for readers, and the July 29 edition poses an unusual clue: a ladder’s counterpart. Getting through theNew York Times Mini Crosswordpuzzle requires completing this clue, so for those who are stuck, here are some helpful hints and the answer to July 29’s Down 1 clue. There are a lot of potential connections to ladders, as they’re typically something one thinks about climbing or even falling off of....

Summary Looking back on the last few years,Battlefield 2042’s legacy is still a mixed one. Hitting store shelves in 2021,Battlefield 2042was met with an infamously poor reception from both fans and critics alike, with many criticizing the game’s Specialist system, its overly large maps, and its wealth of technical issues at launch. But over time,Battlefield 2042became much more of the game fans wanted it to be, with its seasonal approach adding plenty of new content to the game for no additional cost....

Despite its impressive sales numbers, the Steam player count forDragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas dropped by nearly a whopping 90%.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zeroboasted a massive launch, selling three million copies within 24 hours. It has only been a month since the game’s release date, and such a drastic dip in player numbers would naturally cause concern. However, there is still good news on the horizon. The all-time record player count forSparking Zeroon Steam currently sits at 122,554 gamers....

Wild West: Prototype, a cowboy first-person shooter specifically designed for LAN parties, is free on Steam. Released on July 14 bySteamdeveloper Matteo S.-C.,Wild West: Prototypeis a chaotic free-for-all style PvP set, as the name implies, in the Wild West. The indie game is advertised as a lighthearted but competitive experience, with its “unique feature” as an FPS being the exclusion of automatic weapons. According to the game’s Steam listing,Wild West: Prototypeis meant to function as a test for a LAN-only FPS that supports up to six players....