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Summary While the new Spiritborn class introduced withDiablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred’s expansionhas impressed with its unprecedented versatility and raw power, it’s ultimately just another stepping stone toward a bigger and better ARPG experience. AsDiablo 4continues to move forward into its future, more expansions are likely on the way, along with even more new classes that will hopefully give the Spiritborn some friendly competition. The only question is what those classes might be....

Summary Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas many strengths, but its main selling point lies in its premise as a life simulator where its characters are of nostalgic childhood legend. There are more than 30Disneycharacters to interact with in the valley, which makes otherwise mundane everyday activities like its fishing and farming minigames that much more captivating. Despite the well-written narrative, which features plenty of complexity in the execution of its characters,Disney Dreamlight Valleyisn’t all rosy in telling its story....

Summary Dragon Age: TheVeilguardplayers have already come across one legendary catchphrase originally spoken by Garrus Vakarian fromMass Effect 2. The day many fans have been waiting a long time for has finally arrived as BioWare’sDragon Age: The Veilguardhas finally completed its lengthy development journey. The long wait has apparently been worth it asDragon Age: The Veilguardhas seemingly been a hit with both critics and now players, earning high marks on websites and online marketplaces like Steam....

Summary The Super Saiyan transformation fromDragon Ball Zis not only the most iconic transformation in the entire anime/manga industry, but the moment Goku achieves it against Frieza may also just be the most iconic anime moment of all time. Not only did this transformation change the entire trajectory of the series, but it also changed the way all Shonen series handle their own power systems. As the series went on, the characters would undergo more and more transformations against increasingly powerful enemies....

Fascism has always been fought with weapons and words alike, but the two approaches are more complementary and not directly intertwined. Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was not dethroned via aggressive poetry, after all.Dustborn, however, is an action adventure game set in a dystopian United States that turns words into literal weapons and, while a novel concept for a game, its wordplay is nowhere near sharp enough to be wielded in such a fashion....

Summary Former Rockstar Games dev Obbe Vermeij has shared why they think the recent shuttering of Firewalk Studios, the developer behindConcord, may have been a missed opportunity. The Sony-owned studio was closed down just around two months after its poorly rated live-service game,Concord, rolled out on PS5 and PC. Firewalk Studios builtConcord, a gameenvisioned to become one of the top PlayStation IPsin the coming years, over a span of eight years and on a reported budget of USD 400 million....

Player agency is the most important part of any video game. However great the combat might be, or however good the graphics are, or even howeverbig the open world is, the player needs to be able to meaningfully engage with the setting, or else they’re essentially paying AAA prices for a movie. How games do this varies from genre to genre, of course, and has also evolved over the years. Boomer shooters with destructible environments were among the first to tout this agency in their games, and so were early RPGs with branching stories....

Genshin Impact’s Natlan chapter has been showcasing the vibrant sights of the Pyro region, as well as the equally fiery personalities of its citizens. Located in the western part of Teyvat, Natlan has six major tribes that oversee the land and dragons that roam around the region. As the story progresses,Genshin Impactwill likely continue showcasing the different areas and characters from the tribes. One of the Natlan tribes is the Flower-Feather Clan, which was founded by Lianca and Menilek and is the home of Qucusaur Riders....

Summary Two decades after its initial release, it has been revealed that the map inGrand Theft Auto: San Andreaswas almost significantly different from the one players received back in 2004. This interesting piece ofGrand Theft Auto: San Andreaslore is one few gamers will know about, with one of the developers telling the story first-hand. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreasis widely considered to be a masterpiece. For many players, it represents not just a high for theGrand Theft Autofranchise, but also remains one of thebest open-world gamesever made....

Summary Overwatch 2’s Cassidy has one of the game’s more powerful ultimate abilities, but one player wastes it in an unfortunate, yet super funny play. Season 13 is still underway inOverwatch 2,and the game’s Halloween Terror event has been extended an extra few days into November. The witch-themed season brought about Widowmaker’s mythic skin, as well as other witch skins for heroes like Junker Queen, Ana, and Mei. One of the originalOverwatchheroes from 2016,Cassidy’s Deadeye ultimate ability, also known as “High Noon,” is one of the most well-known ultimates of the whole roster....

Summary Harry Potterfans have recently learned the team behind the anticipated, albeit controversial, development of the HBO live-action reboot will share a narrative connection to the storytelling in Avalanche Software’sHogwarts Legacysequel. Released in 2023,Hogwarts Legacybrought every witch and wizard’s role-playing fantasy to life, thanks to the action RPG’s immersive world jostling with familiar locations, spells, and creatures for players to experience for themselves, instead of through the silver screen or J....

Please note that this article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. WithDragon Age: The Veilguardout now, fans of the franchise have something to chew on over the next few months and years. BioWare has confirmed there is no planned DLC, with the studio focusing on itsnext release ofMass Effect 4, but hopefully, this just meansDragon Age 5comes around sooner rather than later. After all, the secret ending makes it very clear what direction BioWare is going in with the franchise....

Quick Links FortniteChapter 5 Season 4 marks the return of Marvel in a major way, providing players with a Marvel-themed Battle Pass andsuperhero-inspired locationsand weapons. Players can explore Castle Doom in search of powerful Mythic items or roamFortniteIsland to find other heroic and Marvel-inspired gear. While some Marvel-themed items are tied to specific locations — like Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets — others, such asCaptain America’s Shield, are more widely available across the island....