While most of us struggle with even choosing the rude dialogue option in games,there are those that love going entire evil playthroughs.Baldur’s Gate 3is great for this, because even the evil playthroughs have levels. WhileDark Urgeis the origin evil character, you may also be evil as Tav or any of the other companions. Of course, the definitions of good and evil can be debated til we get Baldur’s Gate 4, but one fan has explained why doing an evil run withGalemight just be the most evil, depending on the game’s definition of it....

It’s finally been confirmed thatBattlefield 6is launching later this year,getting its first trailer earlier this monthand a new release date reveal of October 10. We know that the most important part of a Battlefield game is the multiplayer though, and EA and DICE decided to give the mode its own showcase today, giving us a detailed look at some gameplay being streamed by a variety of content creators. DICE dove right into all the features we can expect to see in the game, such as the return of the class system....

Summary The originalMission: Impossiblemovie came out in 1996 and established a world full of betrayals, nifty gadgets, and epic stunt sequences. Over the next three decades, the series would continue to expand its universe with unique and memorable characters that appear and disappear throughout the next seven adventures. While some characters (especially villains) often appear in only one film, there is a large supporting cast that weaves their way in and out of the series depending on their skill set and availability....

RuneScape’sunique blend of old-school charm, open-ended progression, and click-to-interact mechanics has inspired a number of similar games—whether by design or through shared genre roots. While nothing quite replicates RuneScape’s exact magic, there are MMOs that capture its sandbox gameplay, skill systems, and low-pressure exploration. Whether you’re looking for a spiritual successor, a modern take, or just a nostalgic detour, these titles provide satisfying alternatives for fans of the classic experience. Here are the best RuneScape-style games that offer a familiar structure with their own creative twists—from indie experiments to full-fledged MMORPGs....

Nintendo reserves the right to permanently banSwitch 2users from connecting to the internet using the console if they violate the console’s terms of service. Consoles left in this state are considered ‘bricked’, i.e. the device is no longer fully functional. Nintendo usually employs this method to combat piracy or attempts to modify its hardware. These days, not being able to connect to online services is essentially a death sentence for a console, because users won’t be able to download updates or even the games themselves in some cases....

Summary Minor spoilers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and its Act 2 boss ahead. According to its developers,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33was made to be broken. Following the end of Act 2 and the defeat of The Paintress, players will unlock aPictothat lifts the game’s damage cap. This Picto is a must-have for the game’s later stages, as it allows for some attacks to deal truly horrifying damage. While the game was made to be broken, though, the team at Sandfall Interactive has admitted it took things too far with one attack, pledging it will be nerfed in a new balance update coming tomorrow....

The reviews are in, and it looks likeDonkey Kong Bananzaisa chest-thumping hit. The game has beenin development longer than GTA 6, and was originally planned for the original Switch. However, it seems Nintendo wanted to up the ante with this one, resulting ina higher quality launch on the Switch 2. The central mechanic of Bananza is Donkey Kong’s strength, which allows him to destroy almost any surface in the game. It seems this idea was born during the development of Super Mario Odyssey, when some devs were messing around with ideas for destructible environments....

Elden Ring Nightreignhas been out for a few weeks now, and people are undoubtedly improving. If I see someone in aDark Soulsskin, I know a) they’ve beaten the game and b) they’re going to be pretty good.With Solaire and Darkwraith Knights by my side, I’ve torn through bosses I thought were once impossibly difficult in mere minutes, had adrenaline-fueled victory laps, and gotten comfortable with just about every Nightfarer. It’s been one hell of a kick coming to masterone of FromSoftware’s hardest outings....

Quick Links Awards are in-game achievements forPersona 5: The Phantom X. While some come automatically - especially the story-related ones, of course - others take some real doing. Keeping track of your Awards can be done in-game, but if you’re like me, you’d prefer to have a tab pulled up at all times for this stuff. Below, we’ve separated each reward type into its own table. Since Awards are a major source ofMeta Jewels, usable for a wide variety of things in Persona 5: The Phantom X, it’s worthwhile to get them even if (again, like me!...

Kaiju No. 8 was one of thebest new anime to drop in 2024, an action-packed sci-fi epic that is quickly joining the ranks of lauded shōnen anime like Jujutsu Kaisen or My Hero Academia. In this world, humans are locked in battle with kaiju (or monsters) and use advanced mecha-type suits to defeat them. We follow the journey of Hibino Kafka, who, after managing to get into the Defense Force, accidentally swallows a kaiju and turns into one....

THQ Nordicjust held its annual Digital Showcase and shared details about a ton of upcoming projects, including some we didn’t know about, like SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide. This Summer has already been absolutely massive for gaming news, fromPlayStation’s State of PlayandXbox’s Gaming Showcaseall the way to therecent Nintendo Partner Direct. Well, it looks like the news isn’t slowing down any time soon, asTHQ Nordic has just had its usual Summer Showcaseand gave us even more to talk about....

Summary One of the key concerns fans have withThe Witcher 4is how it will reconcilethe different endings from the last game. Ciri either becomes a witcher, returns to Nilfgaard to prepare for her ascension to the throne, or ‘dies’. You can’t have all three be true. Past Witcher games imported your choices likeDragon Age. From everything we’ve seen so far, it looks like CDPR’s answer to these vastly different branches is to simply choose a canon ending — Ciri becomes a witcher....

If you think JRPG, one of the first franchises that will pop into your head isFinal Fantasy. Spanning decades, the series and its multiple iterations, movies, spinoffs, and inspirations prove just how much of an impact the franchise has had in pop culture media and the gaming space. From song lyrics to authors citing the titles as their inspiration, to merch and concerts for the astounding music and more, you really can’t get away from the success of Final Fantasy....