Quick Links Thane Krios is a squad member and romance option for those playing as a female Shepard inMass Effect 2, which is part ofMass Effect: Legendary Edition. After recruiting the drell assassin, his loyalty mission must be completed before players can start a romantic storyline with him. This is the first time Thane has appeared in the franchise and is the only game where a full romance between him and Shepard can be experienced....
Fans of DC hero Hawkman can now rejoice knowing they’ll soon see the soaring super on the big screen. However, the other 99% of the population should pay attention as well, since the part will be played by rising star Aldis Hodge, who has spent the past few years impressing audiences in films likeStraight Outta ComptonandHidden Figures. Hodge joins Dwayne Johnson as the latter leads DC’s upcomingBlack Adamfilm, which will introduce the Justice Society of America to the movie universe’s ever growing cast of characters....
Despite officially existing for well over a decade, the massively successful sandbox titleMinecraftis still offering swathes of brand-new content for fans. Given the level of freedom that the title affords to players and the near-infinite randomness of the game’s procedural generation, there is a seemingly endless catalog of ideas that can be implemented in any number of future updates, including the Sniffer that’ll arrive in the 1.20 update. Most recently,Minecraftheld its much anticipated Mob Vote for 2022, with a new mob type known as the Sniffer coming out on top....
The Bell of Conquest appeared withDestiny 2’sSeason of the Chosenas the update’s seasonal artifact, and it comes with some fairly interesting new mods for players to take advantage of. However, the most exciting among these would have to be the Sundering Glare, a mod with a description stating: “Rapid precision hits versus distant targets weaken them for a short duration.” In other words, it debuffs enemies that players manage to land rapid, consecutive headshots against....
TheNintendo Switchis currently one of the best-selling video game consoles, with millions of units continuing to be sold each year. As players enjoy being able to use the console on the go, Nintendo continues to enhance players’ experience through regular software updates. These often involve fixing bugs, patching issues with theSwitch’s software, as well as adding useful features for players.So far in 2022, the Japanese giant has pushed out a number of software updates for the console, including changes to how Bluetooth headphones are used on the system, as well as weekly missions and rewards centering aroundearning and spending Platinum Points on the Nintendo website....
The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success forNintendo, though many fans have wondered how much longer the system will be supported. According to Nintendo’s plans for new exclusive games, however, the Switch platform will be viable for years to come. With theincredibly high sales ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsextending to Switch console sales, the continues support of the Switch is unsurprising. Further helped by a 2017 release, directly in the middle of the PS4/Xbox One generation, the Switch is only about halfway through its own life cycle....
Gamescom will kick off this week with Gamescom 2020: Opening Night Live, a virtual event that will feature two hours of game reveals and updates. While the event will give fansa peek at upcoming titles such asCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarandRatchet and Clank, one highly anticipated game will be absent:Grand Theft Auto 6. Fans have speculated about when the next installment ofGrand Theft Autowould arrive since the Xbox Series X andPlayStation 5 were announced....
Atlus' upcoming strategy RPGPersona 5 Tacticaindirectly revealed a brand-new character that will be included as a playable unit in the game. This game was firstannounced alongside thePersona 3remake during the Xbox Games Showcase, with its first trailer unveiling that this spin-off would be taking the Phantom Thieves to a brand-new world. Alongside the familiar group that players met in the vanilla game, there will be a series of new characters that are a part of this world....
Quick Links DespitePokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlnot including Pokemon beyond the fourth generation, there is still plenty of variety that players can choose from to build their own team. Those looking for powerful Pokemon, but don’t wish to use legendaries, can catch a pseudo-legendary Pokemon instead. One such Pokemon is Dragonite, the final evolved form of Dratini. Dratini is a pure Dragon-type Pokemon that will evolve into Dragonair and then into Dragonite....
The latest trailer for sci-fi action-adventure shooterScars AbovechannelsReturnalin its presentation of its mysterious alien setting. The comparison toReturnalends there, but it undeniably works forScars Abovein the same way it does forReturnal. That is, presenting a mysterious and alien setting for players to explore and learn about is a very attractive way to gain the attention of new players. ConsideringScars Aboveis a new IP, it could use all the attention it can get....
Quick Links The campaign mode ofSniper Elite 5sees players uncovering the Nazi forces' secret project dubbed ‘Project Kraken’. Taking place primarily in France, the latest game in theSniper Elitefranchise saw returning protagonist Karl Fairburne (possiblyjoined by a co-op partner) as he seeks to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks. Related:Things We Loved About Sniper Elite 5 (& Things We Didn’t) While players enjoy thenew Invasion Modeand come closer to stopping Project Kraken, several trophies and achievements can be unlocked along the way - one is dedicated specifically to annoying the game’s main antagonist, Abelard Möller, by blowing up his brand-new car, while another sees to put him down for good by having players kill him with a headshot in the game’s final mission....
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most recognizable characters in gaming, and it is not hard to understand why. The hedgehog can be easily identified by his blue quills, red shoes, and ability to move so fast he turns into a blur. His speed is a central aspect ofSonic the Hedgehoggames, which let players partake in some high-speed platforming while collecting golden rings. However, while fast-paced gameplay and Sonic’s striking appearance may be the elements that stand in the foreground when one thinks of theSonic the Hedgehogseries, it is important not to forget the impact the accompanying soundtracks have had not just on the series, but on gaming as a whole....
Summary WithStarfieldnow available, some players are questioning why Bethesda appears to have toned down the game’s gore compared toFallout 4andThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. It’s no secret that Bethesda’s open-world games can be incredibly violent. Whether asSkyrim’s Dragonborn orFallout 4’s Vault Dweller, players will use a diverse selection of weapons, magic, and more to battle increasingly nightmarish enemies.Starfield’s much the same, but don’t expect much in the way of dismemberment while playing....
