Summary There’s no shortage of options when it comes to choosing a build inElden Ring.The massive pool of weaponry, armor, and spells, paired with the right allocation of stats, provides plenty of character combos to choose from. Truly, Tarnished can be whatever they want to be as they ascend the throne and become Elden Lord. While any normal person would try and curb the game’s difficulty by choosing one ofthe most overpowered builds inElden Ring, others prefer to take a more interesting route, brandishing builds that beg curiosity and bewilderment....

The world ofThe Witcheris full of compelling characters. Who fans connect with most will vary from person to person. Some fans might be surprised at the characters that other fans connect with. However, who is the most interesting character? Well, it isn’t Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill). Not that Geralt isn’t an intriguing character. He absolutely is. Yet he is not the most exciting character inThe Witcher. That honor goes to another character....

The CEO of DRAMA, Théo Hiribarne, who is makingUnrecord, is a former member of a popular French rap group named Columbine. The group is named after the notorious 1999 Columbine mass shooting in the United States.Unrecordis one of multiple bodycam-style gamesgenerating a lot of attention this year.Unrecordmight be one of the most viral first-person shooters of 2023 thus far despite only having a brief gameplay trailer to its name. The teaser trailer began making the rounds on social media recently and has drummed up equal parts praise, skepticism, and controversy based on its content, resulting inDRAMA recently addressing many of the comments surroundingUnrecord....

TheCall of Dutyfranchise has always had pretty definitive campaign endings, even when they’re part of an ongoing series. TheModern Warfareseries, however, has never really stuck to this tradition, with the originalModern Warfare 2ending on a cliffhanger and the 2019Modern Warfarereboot teasingthe formation of Task Force 141. The recently releasedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2follows this unconventional pattern with a campaign that ends a little abruptly but tees up a lot for the series' next installment....

Atlus made an unprecedented announcement back in July of this year, all in the name of an impressive anniversary. This year, thePersonaseries celebrated 25 years this past September, and Atlus stated it was preparing sevenPersona-related reveals from now until Fall 2021. Of course, many expected this to be big: Seven announcements spread out across the next year, potentially seven separate game reveals, was huge for Atlus. Many assumed the kick-off event was going to start with a bang, but with the announcement of new anniversary merchandise and new concert/stage performances, some fans were particularly disappointed....

Summary WithGTA 6finally on the horizon, fans of both the long-establishedGrand Theft Autofranchise andRed Dead Redemptionhave a new open-world sandbox to look forward to. When theGrand Theft Auto 6trailer leaked back in December 2023, one day ahead of its scheduled release, it sent fans into a frenzy of speculation and excitement. The first glimpse at Vice City provided plenty to analyze, including exciting new characters, events, and locations from past games....

Pokemon ScarletandPokemon Violethad a rough launch, but they are pushing onward nonetheless. These titles received the most mixed receptions of any mainlinePokemontitles thanks to their severe technical issues and compelling innovations inPokemon’s formula. Players who weren’t turned away by the persistent visual issues and bugs were rewarded with not only a hugePokemonregion to explore, but also a surprisingly interesting story.Pokemon ScarletandVioletmay not make the best first impression, but the strengths of their region Paldea make up for it....

World events are part of what makes an MMORPG an immersive experience.The World of Warcraftholds a holiday almost every month, often to correlating with something going on in real life. These holidays mean that players can enjoy unique bosses, gear, and consumes only available during that event. Most corners of the world have some kind of harvest festival that takes place in the autumn, andWorld of Warcrafthas its own version. “Pilgrim’s Bounty” sets a table with all the trimmings, from pumpkin pies to roast turkeys....

Summary Microsoft reveals the patch notes for the newestXboxInsider Console Update on the Alpha ring, which adds a number of fixes and improvements for those who are participating. For many fans, January has been a strong month for Microsoft’s Xbox division, with Game Pass continuing to offer new games as well as the debut of the Developer’s Direct livestream. This year’s showcase highlighted some highly anticipated Microsoft first party titles, likeAvowed,Ara, andSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2....

Zombieshave been as inescapable in the real world as they are in the media. While the craze for the undead has died down since its peak over a decade ago, they’re still out there. They may be the classic living corpses as seen inThe Walking Dead, rage monsters like in28 Days Laterand its sequel, or people with the world’s worst fungal infection, a laThe Last of Us. They also turn up in anime and manga....

Driving and racing games are a bit of a niche genre, owing primarily to the niche aspect of racing in general. When it comes to sports, there’s no denying that racing is near the bottom of the list in terms of popularity. But man, are racing games ever fun. Titles likeGran Turismowere among the greatest games of their times, and even to this day, racing games serve as a pinnacle of graphical and technological innovation....

If all falls nicely into place, it looks like FromSoftware will follow up on a phenomenal 2022 with a phenomenal 2023.Elden Ringis an exceptional action-RPGthat rewrote the book on how open-world games can be designed while also inviting more fans into the world of its Soulsborne formula, and its release last year has already been incredibly impactful.Elden Ringhas not even had its one-year anniversary yet and has already sold over 17....

It’s no secret that theHalofranchise is in a bit of turmoil right now. WhileHalo Infinitemay have just received a fairly sizable update, adding some new maps and features, it’s too little, too late. Over the last decade, 343 Industries has fumbled the bag multiple times while leading theHalofranchise, and now many fans are calling for a new developer to take the reins. But before that happens, 343 Industries should try and scourthe Bungie-eraHaloseriesfor any elements that could save the franchise, and there’s one character in particular that’s already primed for a return....