Summary Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedis set to release next year and bring a first-person fantasy experience with its own unique world to the forefront. Following the legacy of Obsidian titles likeFallout: New VegasandNeverwinter Knights 2,Avowedis set in thePillars of Eternityuniverse and brings what was previously a CRPG franchise into full action territory in a show of the developer’s skill at expanding upon existing franchises. It may have been overshadowed by the emphasis on combat in its latest trailer, but the world ofAvowedis already building upon the rich lore of its predecessors....

Contraband Policeis a zany, indie simulation game where players take on the role of a border guard whose job is to inspect people entering the country and verify they don’t have any contraband with them. Related:Best Government Simulation Games, Ranked This sounds simple enough, but the game is actually a surprisingly complete, fleshed-out experience in a number of ways. Players can upgrade their gear, drive around the countryside, and have a number of important responsibilities to attend to as part of their work at the border....

Cosplay is a big part of the anime and manga community, as fans all over the worlddress up as their favorite characters. Cosplaying has become such a massive hobby that some major cosplayers have been elevated to a status similar to models, making big careers out of it. RELATED:Amazing Anime You Can Binge In One Day This has not gone unnoticed by anime and manga creators, who have often featured characters cosplaying in their own works....

Summary Over the many decades,Disneyproduced some of the most memorable male movie villains who were capable of terrifying kids and adults alike. These now iconic male Disney villains proved to be more than worthy adversaries to the heroes, kings, andprinces in movies. Thanks to belovedDisneystories fans could meet some of the most complex and powerful warlocks andevil witches in movies. However, many of Disney’s villains weren’t inspired by fantasy stories but by ancient myths, beloved fairy tales, acclaimed literary masterpieces, and even historical events as well as figures....

What’s in a name? Well, for most anime series, especially those that come from light novels, the general idea or main premise of the series is introduced in its title.One Pieceis about Monkey D. Luffy’s quest to find the legendary titular treasure;Dragon Ball, despite having developed far beyond, is about the magical wish-granting orbs – also titular.My Girlfriend and My Childhood Friend Fight Too Muchis about… well, that. Some titles are definitely more thought out than others, some are a little less obvious regarding their relationship to the story, and one title fromShounen Jump’s Big Threethat usually comes up is of course, “BLEACH”....

Summary Bungie reveals that it is doubling the Glimmer cap forDestiny 2players in a January 30 update, while also confirming that the ability to modify the appearance of existing characters is finally coming prior to The Final Shape. Player expression is a major component ofDestiny 2, though it’s not quite as robust as other RPG-style games. After creating a character, players really can only change the appearance of armor and weapons, with their character model typically hidden underneath....

Some fans ofCall of Duty:Warzone 2are tired of the fast TTK of short-range engagements within the massively popular battle royale. WhileCall of Dutyhas always been known for an unforgiving TTK, some feel the current balance inWarzone 2gives whoever fires first too much of an advantage. The honeymoon phase of February 15’s Season 2 update forWarzone 2is now over, and players are tallying their critiques with Activision’s free-to-play battle royale. While the return of Resurgence mode has been met with applause, there are concerns surrounding balance in the game mode, and theunderwhelming release ofWarzone 2’s crossbow....

Sometimes there are two sides to every story. For example, last year’s controversially launched sci-fi action-RPGCyberpunk 2077wasreported to have sold 13.7 million copies at the end of 2020, according to the game’s developer CD Projekt Red. However, many are still reeling from the disaster that was the game’s launch window, which saw the hotly-anticipated title plagued with game-breaking bugs and subsequent patches which seem to have done more harm than good....

Summary The CEO of Colossal Order, the studio behindCities: Skylines 2, addressed the issue of toxicity within the game’s community. She explained howCities: Skylines 2could be damaged by the negativity directed towards its developers and other community members. Cities: Skylines 2was released in October 2023 in a less-than-desirable state. Many fans felt that thesequel paled in comparison to the originalCities: Skylinesfor multiple reasons, with many citingCities: Skylines 2’s lack of an editor tool at launch as a significant disappointment....

Summary A fan of thePokemonseries shared quilted postcards they made for a friend based on the TCG artwork. Lovers of the RPG franchise have been making different types of art based on the games for some time, and there is a variety of pieces ofplayer-createdPokemonartworkto discover that displays just how much they enjoy the games. One type ofPokemonfan artthat gamers make includes works that are hand sewn, and these handmade pieces display a lot of dedication that often comes in the form of dolls and cross stitch....

One fan ofPokemon GOhas managed to pull off an astonishing feat in the microtransaction-heavy mobile title by reaching level 50 without spending any real-world money on the game. As fans of developer Niantic’s hit mobile game enjoy the last few days of thePokemon GONew Year’s Event, this impressive accomplishment could provide some motivation to get back out and find new battles in the augmented reality title. Released for iOS and Android in 2016 following the success of its location-based gameIngress, developer Niantic’sPokemon GObecame an overnight hit with players worldwide....

Destiny 2’s Season of the Lost introduced a few new Exotics, as is customary with the game’s current seasonal model, including aDestiny 1Exotic for each of the three classes. Warlocks got back Nothing Manacles,Hunters got Radiant Dance Machines(albeit for a short while), and Titans' reprised Exotic was No Backup Plans. This is a guide on how to get the latter. How Lost Sectors Rotate and How to Get No Backup Plans The newly introduced No Backup Plans Exotic gloves are part ofDestiny 2’s rotation of Lost Sectors, which can only be obtained on specific days....

Despite being one of the most iconic game releases of all time,Diablo 2: Resurrectedhas had a tumultuous launch. That’s not to say anything of the quality of developer Vicarious Visions' update of the ARPG’s visuals, which have been resoundingly praised. Rather,Diablo 2: Resurrectedhad the misfortune to launch in the midst of Activision Blizzard’s ongoing controversy over workplace gender discrimination. And since its launch,Diablo 2: Resurrectedhas been plagued by frequent login issues....