Mixerand Twitch have increasingly been seen as rivals in recent months. This is primarily because Mixer has been gaining more recognition through its bold business strategy, enticing streamers from platforms like Twitch. Naturally, this pits the two platforms against each other, as Twitch attempts to retain streamers and Mixer brings in successful ones. Streamers moving to the platform has raised questions about its appeal, and what streamers see as its benefits....

Spoilers for DanMachi IV Part 1 ahead. This past summer,Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon, orDanMachifor short, came back with a vengeance and saw the Hestia Familia face off against new horrors. Fans of the novels promised this would be the darkest season, and from gruesome deaths to a persistent sense of dread at a coming calamity, those claims were certainly accurate. When last audiences saw Bell and the gang,Bell pursued Ryu Lion to find outif she truly was the culprit behind a series of grisly murders, only to figure out she was pursuing the true culprit....

World of Warcraftjust released “Judgment,”the epilogue chapter ofShadowlands, featuring the judgment of Sylvanas Windrunner at the hands of Tyrande Whisperwind. Unfortunately, the beautifully-rendered cutscenes are crashing in game for many players as they go through the story.Warning: SPOILERS for Shadowlands: Eternity’s End follow. Eternity’s End, Patch 9.2 ofWorld of Warcraft, served as the conclusion to the story of Shadowlands. The later chapters of the story have been gradually released over the last month, with the final epilogue only just now becoming available to players....

AnXboxfan has achieved a perfect Gamerscore after playing for 17 years. Microsoft has been in the gaming console market since 2001, as the original Xbox was released in November of that year. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are the latestconsoles under the Xbox brand, with Series X being more powerful and expensive than its S counterpart. With the release of the Xbox 360, Microsoft launched the popular achievement system that rewarded players for completing various in-game tasks....

Unfortunately, Microsoft announced what’s in store for Xbox Game with Gold this March, and again, players were left with thesame tired lineup and no Xbox Series X optimized game. Of course, now that many think that the PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass are of better value than Xbox Live, Microsoft is left with only one choice if it wants the service to be relevant in the future: step up its monthly Games with Gold before it’s too late....

Tormented Soulsis a survival horror game focused around puzzle solving and ruthless combat. Many peoplewho are fans of the survival horror genrehave found themselves enjoying this throwback to old-school games in the genre due to its modern controls but classic, nostalgic gameplay. Although the controls ofTormented Soulsare modernized for survival horror, the gameplay is considered to be quite different from a modern-day survival horror game (not to mention that the player’s ability to save is limited throughout game-play)....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais the latest title to come out of the long-running and massively successfulAssassin’s Creedfranchiseby Ubisoft. It features thestory of Eivor, a Viking finding his footing in England as he gains alliances and removes enemies for the sake of the advancement of his clan. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: 10 Facts About Vikings It Gets Right The game was positively received by many, while a few are more critical of it. However it’s viewed, it can’t be argued that this is one beautiful game witha massive worldand a decent story....

For many players who enjoyGenshin Impact’s overall storyline and the Traveler’s adventures, the 3.7 patch may not have made a strong appearance. While the game introduced new event quests and a hangout story that add to the lore and story progression in this version update, it doesn’t bear the same significance as many of the exciting Sumeru patches players have recently experienced. Instead, this version update has extensively focused on expanding the Genius Invokation TCG, allowing fans of this minigame to experiment with new playstyles and keeping the game robust and ever-changing with new strategies and unique combinations to be utilized....

Summary The best drama occurs when the stakes are high.Even gentler stories will make small stuff like missing a school dance or needing a new outfit seem big. Heavy-duty tales need something riskier, where each victory can bring great spoils and elation, and each loss can be devastating, possibly even leaving the loser in ruins. Which is why gambling stories can be as addictive as the games themselves.One roll of the dice, a flourish of cards, or another simple act can spell joy or doom for its participants....

Summary Despite early claims by Hidetaka Miyazakicomparing the Land of Shadow to Limgrave,Shadow of the Erdtreeturned out to be a truly massive expansion, packing several huge regions that are brimming with secrets and can be challenging to reach. The newElden Ringmap has even more verticality than the base game ever had and features deep undergrounds, the highest peaks imaginable, dark catacombs, and sky-reaching towers. Exploring these new lands is a treat for every soulslike fan, yet some of the new areas inShadow of the Erdtreestand out more than the rest....

Quick Links The Blue Dancer Charmis a Talisman that increases Physical attack power with a low equipment load inElden Ring. It’s an heirloom that resembles a fairy who once gifted a flowing sword to a blind swordsman. The said warrior later used it to seal an ancient god, Rot. Blue Dancer Charmcan be beneficial, especially when players arewearing a lightElden RingArmorin PVP. It’s perfect for PVP players that want to move fast and hit hard while taking the risk of being one-shot by most attacks, since taking the armor off lowers all kinds of defensive abilities....

Although the likes ofSpider-Man: Miles MoralesandHorizon: Forbidden Westmade huge splashes at Sony’s PlayStation 5 showcase, one of the more peculiar titles that got a lot of attention was Young Horses’Bugsnax.The new game by the developers ofOctodadbecame something of a meme in the hours following the showcase, with its strange food-based gimmick and crazy visuals instantly drawing a huge number of fans. Of course, a major reason the game sunk into the minds of the thousands watching was its catchy theme tune, with the song encapsulating everything that made the upcoming release so charming....

Bungie is warningDestiny 2Lightfallplayers of a progression-blocking bug for the expansion’s campaign revolving around the new Hypernet Current Strike. There’s a workaround, but Bungie is still cautioning players because of how easy it is to trigger the bug. New expansions for live service games can often lead to unforeseen errors, andDestiny 2is frequently an example of this. Bungie, to its credit, is often quick to communicate issues and get to work on fixes....