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Summary Fortniteloves to add limited-time items and other interesting collectibles and cosmetics that players might not be able to get anymore. The idea of owning something rare inFortniteadds to its value in the hands of players, and with multiple skins still awaiting release in the Item Shop after years, or other skins unable to be purchased in this day and agedue to exclusivity, it’s time to look at the trusty harvesting tool, and those that are a rare find indeed....

Over the years, video games have made a habit of reusing certain environmental objects. The plain crate, which can be broken or pushed, is a common sight. The explosive red barrel is another, and can be found in many action games. So can waist-high walls, to either provide cover for the player or prevent them from leaving the play area. Seasoned gamers have gotten used to seeing these sorts ofrecurring cliches across many games, and it usually takes a more experimental title to break away from staples....

Summary A snippet fromGenshin Impact’s most recent teaser trailer for Version 4.6 is teasing new character Sethos' element, suggesting he will be added to the game as an Electro character. The recent debut of the HoYoverse RPG’s Version 4.6 Special Program brought plenty of news about what fans can expect from the game’s next update.Arlecchino will joinGenshin Impactas its newest playable five-star character, with the Fatui Harbinger also receiving her own in-game boss....

Summary WhileGhost of Tsushimais a fantastic game in many respects, there are certain areas that a sequel could improve upon.Ghost of Tsushima’s settingand open-world structure, for example, can be further polished in a follow-up game, and there is one specific aspect of environment design that Sucker Punch may want to hone in on. Ghost of Tsushimaarrived as a pleasant surprise for PS4 owners in 2020. The all-new IP served as something of a swansong for the console, as it was one of the last PS4-exclusive titles to launch ahead of the PS5....

It’s fun to get deeply involved in a tough adventure game involving puzzles or mysteries. Elaborate RPGs likeBaldur’s Gate 3are fun too, with all of their branching storylines. Yet those genrescan be daunting sometimes too,which is whyhack-and-slashgames are welcomed with open arms. These games make it easy for players to turn their brains off while playing. That doesn’t mean they lack good stories or mechanics, but they tend to have easier-to-grasp mechanics or difficulty levels that players can at least adjust themselves to....

Summary The world of the upcomingGrand Theft Auto 6seems more real than ever thanks to the game’s official reveal trailer in December 2023, with fans getting their first tentative glimpses at a reimagined portrayal of the iconic Vice City. Despite this trailer only being brief, it managed to convey the tone that the project will weave throughout its narrative and core setting, and it seems that the franchise’s penchant for cultural satire is once again at the forefront of this....

Gladwin Moon is the caretaker of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the events ofHogwarts Legacy, and the side quest that sends players off to collect Demiguise statues bears some rather bizarre implications on his activities. Like many of thecharacters inHogwarts Legacythat comprise the faculty staff, Gladwin Moon is responsible for teaching the protagonist one of the game’s numerous spells. In Moon’s case, he instructs the players how to pick locks inHogwarts Legacyusing the Unlocking Charm Alohomora....

The latestHorizon Forbidden West: Burning ShoresDLC trailer confirms that the late Lance Reddick will reprise his role as Sylens one last time. Earlier this week, cinema and gaming fans were saddened by the announcement thatLance Reddick had passed awayat the age of 60. In the days that followed, those who had worked with Reddick expressed their support and sympathy for him and his family, andDestiny 2players paid tribute to him due to his role as Commander Zavala....

Fewside questsinHorizon Forbidden Westare as long as The Second Verse, nor are there many that are quite so impactful. Zo’s determination to heal the Land-Gods of their derangement is truly admirable, particularly given everything else that she loses in the build-up to its introduction and all that’s at stake. With this in mind, and given how much she helps Aloy throughout the game, it only seems right for players to lend her a helping hand....

Traveling from planet to planet is essential toNo Man’s Sky. It can take hours and even days to get to certain planets, as the galaxies are enormous throughout the game. Players can speed this process up by using Portals. Portals are teleportation technology that transports players from one place to another instantly. Portals are handy when visiting other planets solo or meeting up with friends for group missions. So, here’s a complete guide on locating and using Portals inNo Man’s Sky....

Players get to control a cat inLittle Kitty, Big City, and during their time with the game, they’ll meet other animals in the city and complete quests for them. Humans are only passing NPCs, but they sometimes have a purpose. For example, they will either hold a valuable item or even interact with the cat, which is fundamental for some quests and achievements. Humans can photograph the adorable black cat; it is one of the various interactions that they can have with the main protagonist ofLittle Kitty, Big City, and it’s even necessary in some cases....

Kirbyhas been in the news a lot over the past couple of months. While many people are excited following the announcement ofKirby and the Forgotten Land, this isn’t the only piece of news regarding the Pink Puffball. In addition to this upcoming 3D game, an arrangement of a famous song from the series is receiving some attention. Recently, a classic song from theKirbyseries received a nomination for a Grammy Award. The nominated song was an arrangement of “Meta Knight’s Revenge” part of thesoundtrack forKirby Super Starfrom the SNES....

So manySpider-Mangames lacked fluid web-swinging traversal that it was remarkable to see Insomniac’s take on it inMarvel’s Spider-Man. Before it, theSpider-Man 2film’s game adaptation presented the ideal formula for web-swinging, with physics and momentum being crucial to how players get from one end of Manhattan to the other.Marvel’s Spider-Man’s web-swinging is more seamless and convenient, though it still takes skill for players to be able to bound from perch points and turn tight corners with finesse, as it likely will inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2....