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Only time will tell whatFallout 5will look like, but one can assume that it will retain a good amount of its predecessors' core characteristics. Bethesda does seem to appreciate tradition, after all, building upon its time-tested formula rather than radically reinventing it or issuing other fundamental changes. This could wind up working inFallout 5’s favor, or to its detriment, depending on a number of factors. One surprisingly contentious mechanic that could help influenceFallout 5’s success is the settlement system....

Summary Bethesda has published a new hotfix forFallout 76that looks to address a few major bugs within the game. The player base forFallout 76has steadily grown since the post-apocalyptic online RPG was first released in 2018. Despite a rocky launch, Bethesda has continued to develop and improveFallout 76for players. The Microsoft-owned developers releaseda detailed roadmap forFallout 76, showing which events are available to players over the next couple of months. Along with the various updates, Bethesda has also released a small but important hotfix for players....

Summary Falloutfans have a reason to celebrate. The second season of the hit show is coming sooner than expected, and there’s even more good news on the horizon. Amazon Prime’sFalloutis a live-action adaptation of the hit role-playing video game of the same name. Its first season debuted in April 2024 and it was well-received. Fans lauded it for its compelling storyline, relatable characters, and faithfulness to the original material.Walton Goggins has been teasing that Season 2 is betterthan the first season, but fans aren’t sure when it’s coming....

Summary Final Fantasyis one of the most popular video game franchises that is still going strong to this day. The amazing writing of this series is a huge reason why the epic story andits memorable charactersbecome a huge contributor to the fun factor in everyFinal Fantasygame. Given its story-heavy focus, it’s only a given that mostFinal Fantasygames had their fair share of shocking betrayals. Fans will be left with their jaws on the floor after seeing a beloved friend turn on their comrades, even if external factors influence this decision....

Summary George A. Romero’s Resident Evilis one of the year’s most unique video game movies.Resident Evilstarted in 1996, with the first game from Capcom spawning the survival horror genre. The game became a massive success for the original PlayStation console, which created a franchise that is still ongoing today with the release of theResident Evil 4remake in 2023, with another mainline installment likely in development. TheResident Evilgames were also the inspiration for a franchise of films starring Milla Jovovich, which started in 2002 and ended in 2017 with six films in total....

Summary Ubisoft’sAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas been relentlessly compared to Sucker Punch’sGhost of Tsushima, although those comparisons are largely based on the time period that the two share. Now, withGhost of Yoteion the way, there’s a chance those comparisons could continue, though they might be flipped now thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas set a precedent thatGhost of Yoteicould very much follow. It wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing forGhost of Yoteito take a few notes fromAssassin’s Creed Shadowseither, especially when it comes to the former’s apparent time jump and one of the latter’s early narrative devices....

Summary TheRPGgenre has a wide range of success stories spanning many decades and settings, from indie developers making their first step into the space,to seasoned veteransreleasing smash hit after smash hit and setting the standard for what a good RPG should be. But there are times when a great game just didn’t get the respect or acclaim it deserved. These titles were a success in terms of execution, but performed rather poorly in terms of sales....

Recently, Halo Studios launched their latest multiplayer Operation forHalo Infinitein the form of Operation: Last Stand. Here, players were able to purchase or unlock a variety of new armor forHalo Infinite, including a few fan-favorites fromHalo 3andHalo 4, such asHalo 3’s EVA,Halo 4’s Raider, and the Orion armor inspired byHalo’s first appearance at the 1999 Macworld Conference & Expo. Additionally, gamers were able to take part in linear Firefight matches depicting the Banished invasion of the Avery J....

Doom: The Dark Agesbrings to life an exciting medieval-inspired chapter that offers players even more demon-killing action to revel in. There are a lot of staple features thatDoom: The Dark Ageskeeps intact, but there are also plenty of exciting changes as well. From brand-new weapons, like the Shield Saw, to towering mech suits,Doom: The Dark Agesembraces having fun through experimentation. A lot of these new features are simply fun upgrades, but one change in particular could actually prove to be a game-changer for the industry if other developers follow suit....

In the world of life-simulation games, death has always played a curious role, granting a genre that is otherwise fairly cheery a more morbid tone. Deaths in life-simulators can be tragic, situational, frustrating, completely unexpected, or a reasonable progression after old age. Regardless of how players feel about their avatars dying, death is a vital system that adds depth, unpredictability, and tons of fandom discourse to gameplay. For veterans ofThe Sims, death is an old, familiar friend (or foe), with its many causes and the Grim Reaper’s dramatic flair....

Quick Links As with any open-world RPG, there are many items to be bought and sold inThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Players will find traders in theImperial City’s market districtand other towns, as well as in random locations on the roads of Cyrodiil. However, to obtain more gold from selling and eventually be able to purchase thebest gearfor lower prices, players will want tohaggle inOblivion Remastered​​​​. How To Haggle In Oblivion Remastered Unlike other games where individual items are haggled for, or the haggling is at least done on checkout,haggling inOblivion Remasteredis donebeforebuying or selling items....

Quick Links Fortnitetook a break between Chapter 6 Season 2 and Season 3 to host aStar Wars-themed mini-season. Epic Games has collaborated several times withStar Warsin the past, but this is the biggest collab to date. Players can fight in Battle Royale with severalStar Warsweapons, use Force Abilities, and visit themed named locations, which isn’t unusual during the month of May due to the May the Fourth celebrations, but this time around, they can also unlock dozens ofStar Warscosmetics with the Battle Pass and with the LEGO Pass as well....

Quick Links Warhammer 40K: Boltgunheavily focuses on the player fighting aggressively and dominating their enemies like a true Space Marine. While all the tools given to you are offensive in nature, there are a few things to worry about that help keepyour Space Marine alive. Even with your superior weapons, the sheer number of heretics in the game can get to even the smartest players. Armor of Contempt is much more than a Strategem that lowers the AP of an incoming attack, and it’s been translated to the game to do a slightly similar mechanic....