Hot off the heels of Andor’s second season,Fortnite’sthemed event, and Revenge of the Sith’s long-awaited return to cinemas for its 20th anniversary,Star Wars Battlefront 2 saw an unprecedented surge of players. Within weeks,it hit a new peak player count of 11,000 active combatantson Steam, breaking its four-year record, while reports claimed thatmillions were diving back in across all platforms. Over a month later, you’d expect the hype to have died down with Andor’s conclusion, Revenge of the Sith’s celebrations ending, and Fortnite moving onto its DC season ahead of the Superman film, but on the contrary, Battlefront 2 fever is still going strong....

Quick Links Much like every other gacha game, the characters inWuthering Waveshave a specific attribute and weapon, which mainly decides how they fit into the game. However, the developers are also focusing on various negative status-based characters that offer a different play style by dealing regular damage to the enemies. Ciaccona is one such character as her kit revolves around applying both Aero Erosion and Spectro Frazzle on the enemies. While she’s easy to understand, Ciaccona is also one of the harder characters to build because of her stat requirement....

Quick Links After playingUmamusume: Pretty Derbyfor a few hours, you’ll likely already finish the story and enter the main grind where you consistently have to train your characters to compete against other players. You have to train different characters for each specialty if you want to have a chance against other trainers. Mihono Bourbon is one of the characters you may train, and she largely specializes as a Front Runner over the Medium and Long distance....

Summary The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionoffers you almost unlimited freedom to do whatever you please whenever you want, but every single campaign starts out the same, regardless of your intentions. You make your character -who will most likely be the most hideous creature alive- have the Emperor open up a secret door in your jail cell, escape with him to the sewers, and then see him get killed by an assassin....

ThePokemon TCGhas introduced dozens of different card variations in its over 25 years of existence, and the early years were full of experimental ideas. Neo Destiny featured threedifferent prefixes for Pokemon, which included valuable Light Pokemonand Shining Pokemon, along with a third, sinister option: Dark Pokemon. While Light and Shining variants only appeared in Neo Destiny, Dark Pokemon also appeared in Team Rocket, and even featured a special promo appearance. Even though this gimmick didn’tappear in EX Team Rocketor other sets that featured the evil organization, its impact persists in the form of these valuable Dark Pokemon....

UPDATE: 2025-06-29 17:42 EST BY RHIANNON BEVAN CD Projekt Red clarifies that this is a tech demo While we did see a dev controlling Ciri with a PS5 controller, CDPR has now clarified that this is not actual gameplay from The Witcher 4, but rather a tech demo, showcasing some of the tech going into the game. In a statement toVGC, a spokesperson says that what we see is a “powerful foundation” for the actual release....

There is no greater honour you’re able to bestow upon some games that coming away feeling so attached to its characters that you simply cannot be without them. However else you feel about a game, a love for its companions shows that sometimes, it’s not the destination itself that matters, but the journey that brought you there. Sometimes, it’s hard not to imagine another getting a sequel just to see those characters again, even if it wouldn’t quite fit....

Summary TheNo Man’s Skycommunity area talented bunch, and there’s no shortage of impressive builds to be found on the forums and subreddit, stretching the boundaries of what’s possible in Hello Games' sandbox. Takeu/Wide-Wall7380’s newest creation, an incredibly accurate rendition of the Super Destroyer fromHelldivers 2, complete with the instantly recognisable bridge and its holographic globe where players have charted countless missions to spread democracy across the galaxy. It took 5,406 parts to construct the Super Destroyer....

Summary Backstories are one of the most fundamental aspects of creating aDungeons & Dragonscharacter. Whether you’re a first-time player or a longtime veteran, this part of a character concept can often prove elusive. But if you’ve been around the block a few times, it can prove especially challenging, as it’s easy to run out of new ideas. So, if you’re an expert DND player looking to come up with a unique and captivating backstory for your character, look no further than this list....

If you’re aPokemon Trading Card Gamecollector, you’ll know how tough it has been to get products over the last few months. Asprices of single cards skyrocketed, opportunists flocked to the TCG, buying products andflipping them for much higher prices. It’s been happening for years now, but in the last 12 months or so, things have gotten exponentially worse. Pokemon Center drops forPrismatic Evolutions,Journey Together,Destined Rivals, and the upcomingBlack Bolt & White Flareall sold out instantly, with exclusive Elite Trainer Boxes immediately appearing on reselling websites like eBay at inflated rates....

Shiny Pokemon have been around ever since the second generation, and thePokemon TCGfrequently celebrates these rare, beloved Pokemon with entire sets dedicated to them. Shiny Pokemon have been a huge draw if you like collecting rare variants, with legendary sets like Hidden Fates andStormfront boasting some brilliantly designed alternate color palettes. If you love shiny Pokemon and want to find every one the Pokemon TCG has to offer, then these are the best sets for you....

Quick Links Music is a huge part ofLies of P: Overture, living up to its importance mechanically and thematically in the base game. Those who want to raise their Humanity to its ultimate level or complete their Steam Achievements will have to collect all new records introduced in the Overture DLC. Like in the base game, many of these records are tied to completing the various sidequests littered throughout the course of the story....

The first Death Stranding was distinct for its lonely atmosphere and sense of isolation. You’d only interact with specific characters in person at set points in the story (with the exception of Sam’s BB Lou), but that has changed withDeath Stranding 2: On The Beach. Now, Sam is part of the crew of the DHV Magellan, with each member having their own role to fulfill. With each of these characters contributing something different to the team, it’s interesting to consider who would do the best job at replacing Sam if he went M....