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Summary EA Vancouver will release a brand-new update forEA Sports UFC 5on May 1 at 1 PM ET, adding a new fighter to the game while also making some important gameplay improvements and bug fixes. AlthoughEA Sports UFC 5is now approaching its second anniversary, EA Vancouver continues to release a steady stream of new content updates while also ensuring the game’s roster aligns with the official UFC rankings. With newEA Sports UFCgames often being released every two to three years, fans are eagerly awaiting news on the series' next instalment....

Summary A talentedElden Ringfan online has shared their epic diorama of the Church of Vows from the game, complete with a replica of the silver turtle, Miriel, Pastor of Vows. ThisElden Ringcreation brings a small area of the game to life in stunning detail. The success ofElden Ringand previous Soulslike games from FromSoftware has led to a large, dedicated fanbase forming around the 2022 role-playing game. In the years since its release, the community has shared tons of amazing fan creations, with creators showing their talents in various unique ways....

Summary It’s not necessarily the goal of everyfantasy game, but developers typically want to immerse players in the worlds that they create. It doesn’t matter if it’s an original world or if it’s one adapted from another property, like a movie or an anime. Sometimes, exploring a known world in video game form is more mesmerizing since that interactivity is not a part of other media available. Between classic consoles and current ones, there are manygreat fantasy worlds with interesting virtual landscapes to explore....

Summary The release date forFBC: Firebreakis approaching, and game director Mike Kayetta recently revealed that one surprising source of inspiration for Remedy’s cooperative FPS has beenOvercooked. While it might seem odd at first to compare a cooking simulation game with a shooter likeFBC: Firebreak, Kayetta made a good point by emphasizing the cooperative aspects shared between both games. FBC: Firebreakwill offer a three-player co-op experience, developed by Remedy Entertainment—the same studio behind thepopular third-person shooterControl....

Summary Final Fantasyis one of the most popular JRPG franchises around that needs no introduction. Watching a group of adventurers transform into powerful warriors capable of defeating gods is a satisfying journey that fans love to witness every single time. Giventhe need for the heroes to survive till the end of the tale, there are times when players win fights that they realistically should’ve lost. Fearsome foes are nerfed in the nick of time to let players enjoy a cathartic victory instead of a crushing (and likely) defeat....

WhenClair Obscur: Expedition 33was revealed, fans quickly took notice of its inventive combat system. Blending turn-based commands with real-time dodging mechanics,Clair Obscurhas managed to pull off something many modern RPGs struggle with: honoring the past while embracing the present. ForFinal Fantasyfans who still mourn the gradual move away from strategic combat toward fully action-based systems,Clair Obscuroffers hope. Square Enix could use this hybrid model as inspiration for its next mainlineFinal Fantasygame....

Summary MGM’sFromTV series took the world by storm when it first aired in 2022, and from its very first episode,sci-fifans couldn’t get enough of its terrifying, mystery-fueled narratives that saw horrific monsters emerge from a forest while its residents were held captive in a mind-bending, parallel universe. Thankfully, after three wild and weird seasons, season 4 was greenlit, with filming for the 10-episode season set to begin this summer in Nova Scotia, Canada....

Summary When it comes to gaming, the PC is often considered the ultimate platform, thanks to its powerful hardware and unmatched graphical capabilities. While consoles have their charm, there’s no denying that a PC offers an experience that canmake games lookand feel leagues ahead. From detailed textures to smoother frame rates, PC gaming allows for a level of immersion that consoles simply can’t match. TakeRed Dead Redemption 2,for instance. On PC, the world feels more alive, with sharper textures and longer draw distances....

Much like the Soulslike genre after the release ofDark Souls, the roguelite/roguelike genre has been flooded with new entries sinceHades' release in 2020. With so much competition, it takes a lot for anew roguelite gameto stand out from the crowd, but Aska Studios’Gang of Frogshas all the early earmarks of a potential cult hit. A 4-player roguelite co-op shooter,Gang of Frogssees players suit up as an amphibious intergalactic pirate who’s tasked with traveling down to a planet’s surface, eliminating the hostile wildlife, and recovering some shiny materials....

Summary Recent datamining has all but confirmed thatGenshin Impactwill debut its new endgame mode in Version 5.7. While players can breeze through most of the open world inGenshin Impact, the real challenge of the game lies in the Spiral Abyss, Imaginarium Theater, and Local Legends. Unlike Local Legends, the Spiral Abyss and Imaginarium Theater rotate throughout the year, and all signs point to a new game mode being added to this rotation in Version 5....

Summary In the wake ofGrand Theft Auto 6Trailer 2, Rockstar Games has revealed all kinds of new details about its upcoming open world game.Grand Theft Auto 6Trailer 2 confirms Jason’s name, reveals some of the exciting action that fans can look forward to when the game launches next year, and also highlights the relationship between Jason and Lucia. Based on what’s shown inGTA 6Trailer 2, the romantic relationship between Jason and Lucia is going to be a major part of the new game’s narrative....

Earlier this month, gamers got their most substantial look atGrand Theft Auto 6yet, thanks to a second trailer and game details released by Rockstar. From character backgrounds to map areas,Grand Theft Auto 6is already looking like an experience packed with content. Rockstar has gained a reputation for making its world more immersive with every project, and ifGTA 6follows that pattern, then there’s no telling how many side activities will be available....

Undoubtedly a trend for AAA blockbusters in the last decade,The Last of Us Part 2is quite a long game by action-adventure genre standards, clocking in at roughly 25–30 hours on a New Game playthrough with a decent amount of exploration involved. In comparison,The Last of Us Part 1is a fairly tight narrative despite how much protagonists Joel and Ellie endure on a nearly year-long expedition from Massachusetts to Utah and back to Wyoming....