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Developers often find creative ways to spice up gameplay by introducing new mechanics or minigames. The latter completely changes what one expects from the game by giving players a taste of something else, usually from anentirely different genre. RELATED:Best GTA Minigames While developers want players to enjoy these, maybe they don’t want players to spend more time there than in the main game, like with the examples below. To be clear, all the games below are still great, even without their compelling minigame....

It may have been quite some time now sinceAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfirst launched for the Nintendo Switch, but there are still plenty of new players that are just getting their feet wet with the long-running life-sim series from Nintendo. One of the most notable features from the latest entry allows players to visit their friend’s islands via the in-game airport. In order to visit another island in the game, players will need to be connected online first and foremost....

InAnthem, the endgame is all about loot. First comes kitting out a Javelin in purple Epic-Quality items. Then comes jumping the divide from purples to orange Masterwork-quality and yellow Legendary-quality gear. For now, putting together a squad of capable friends and burning through Strongholds and Freeplay world events may be the most profitable and efficient farming method. But sometimes a less stressful alternative is preferred, in which case chest farming is a perfect choice....

Summary AsAmazon’s newFalloutstreaming showsays, “The Wasteland has its own Golden Rule. Thou shalt get sidetracked by bullsh*t every goddamn time.” Gamers know this all too well, and RPGs are filled with distractions to lure players away from the main quest. Sometimes, though, it’s about the journey and not the destination, and luckily, those distractions can often be the best parts of the game. Many of the most iconicRPGsoriginated onPlayStation 3, which might be why it’s one of the best-selling consoles of all time....

Summary Salutors are the demonic spirits associated with a Thaumaturge and grant them supernatural powers of manipulation, which can be used in both combat and dialogue. Wiktor is not the only Thaumaturge able to use them, and will often have to battle against other Thaumaturges, or unwitting victims who carry a Flaw, to release them from it and transfer its power to himself. This is known as forming a “bond” with the Salutor, a process which will also often require Wiktor to visit his friend, Rasputin, to fully integrate....

Summary BioShock 4will have to work hard to stamp out its own identity with such an established IP behind it. That said, this does not mean that the release should not look towards the best of the franchise’s past games for inspiration. The past three entries to the franchise offer a lot of different narrative and gameplay elements to pull from, with fans having waited over a decade since the last mainline release....

After Dwayne Johnson himself broke the news thatBlack Adamwon’t be part of James Gunn’s DC Universe moving forward, new reports suggest the movie might have done even worse financially thanks to an overblown budget required to complete late reshoots. Black Adam’sinitial budget was set at $190m, a very high number that practically put newcomer Teth Adam on the same level asDC’smore famous superheroes such asThe Flash($200m) orAquaman and the Lost Kingdom($205m), as well as most of Marvel’s recent films....

The latest Borderlands Show broadcast was packed full of announcements and teasers for upcomingBorderlands3content. DLC 3,Bounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption, was revealed for the very first time. The new Takedown at Guardian Beach free content update was also shown. But stealing the show was a very brief teaser forBorderlands 3’s fourth and final premium DLC release. No name was given, but a single piece of concept art already hasBorderlands 3fans deep in speculation....

If there’s one thing gamers can count on every year, it’s a newCall of Dutygame, and 2021 is no different. Activision has already confirmed a newCall of Dutygame for 2021, developed primarily by Sledgehammer Games, though further details on what it will entail have not been revealed in an official capacity. While Activision itself has yet to reveal more information on the nextCall of Dutygame, it seems its logo and potential title have leaked online....

For months, rumors have been swirling aboutCall of Duty: Black Ops 4’sBlackout battle royale mode, but today we have finally been given some concrete answers. In particular, there has been much speculation about how many players the Blackout battle royale mode will support, but Treyarch has now revealed the exact number. As revealed today by Treyarch, the battle royale mode inCall of Duty: Black Ops 4will support 80 players. This number was selected to provide the best gameplay experience possible for players, but it’s possible that it could be changed in the future....

Summary WithCyberpunk 2077’s sequel, codenamed Project Orion, now beginning development, CD Projekt Red’s ambitions are now bigger than ever.Cyberpunk 2077has grown into a fantastic action adventure RPG in the last few years, and the studio behind the game is hoping to bring its cinematic qualities to the next level. However, this could have larger implications for the franchise’s future. Cyberpunk 2077is filled with amazing adventures and action, but one of the best aspects of the game is its story....

DC and Marvel are the two titans of comic books. Additionally, Warner Brothers (the studio that makes DC movies) and Marvel Studios are the decided duopoly that pump out the most acclaimed, box-office hits with superhero movies. There are major differences, however. Marvel Studios has the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and has run a pretty smooth sailing ship since 2008’sIron Man. Marvel’s films are known for their formula of humor and heart with far more focus on creating fully flushed-out superheroes than on creating dynamic supervillains....

Dead by Daylight’snewest killer has been taking the internet by storm since he was announced earlier this month, with “The Trickster” bringing the world of K-pop to the popular online game. The unlikely crossover is currently only playable via the game’s Public Test Build, but it seems that won’t be the case for much longer, withBehaviour Interactiveannouncing today that theAll-KillDLC will launch on March 30. The announcement was made by the studio’s official Twitter account, which showcased a short teaser alongside the release date....