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Since its original release in 2019, ZA/UM’sDisco Elysiumhas received critical acclaim for its non-traditional approach to the RPG genre and unique sociopolitical environment. Heavily inspired by the tabletop RPG genre,Disco Elysiumtransports players to an urban fantasy setting where they are immersed with the detailed worldbuilding and storytelling. ThoughDisco Elysiumsucceeds on a number of fronts, its phenomenal soundtrack sets a new bar for how video game music should tie into games. Composed by English alternative rock band British Sea Power, the soundtrack is a perfect match for the eccentric yet atmospheric universe ofDisco Elysium....

When iOS gamers hopped onto Apple’s top selling list to peruse potential new purchases, one game managed to raise a few eyebrows:Minecraft: Pocket Edition 2. The “sequel,” released on December 21st, quickly climbed the charts and became the fourth best selling title for the service. But when the game is booted up, it’s pretty much as far fromMinecraftas humanly possible. Those who did pick up the mobile title found thatMinecraft: Pocket Edition 2was actually a top-down swipe game that pit Scorpion fromMortal Kombatagainst endless waves of poorly rendered zombies....

Quick Links In typical Soulslike fashion, FromSoftware’sElden Ringdoesn’t give players much to go on at the outset; after more than likely being pummeled by theGrafted Scion (Chapel of Anticipation)during the game’s opening moments,Melinainstructs players to follow the guidance of grace to the foot of the Erdtree. Of course, things aren’t quite so simple, as standing in the way are the game’s many shard bearing demigods, key bosses crucial to the overarching plot ofElden Ring....

Elden Ringis full of surprises. In just about every corner of the Lands Between there’ssomething to be discovered, or an enemy lying in wait. Chests have long been the source of surprise attacks in FromSoftware games – like Arrow Traps and Mimics of theDark Soulsseries. RELATED:Elden Ring: Basics Of Mounted Combat, Explained Elden Ringincludes a new type of trap, one that teleports players to another location in the world when ensnared....

Summary According to some formerOverwatch 2developers, the troubled development, poor reception, and recent layoffs have led to an uncertain future for the game’s PvE Story Missions. What was once a headlining feature ofOverwatch 2may never get the opportunity to shine if these devs' fears come true. WhenOverwatch 2was first announced in 2019, its PvE content was a central pillar of the sequel’s creation. However, many of these PvE features were canceled in 2023 shortly before a set of three Story Missions were released in August duringOverwatch 2Season 6....

Shin Megami Tensei 5is Atlus' latest entry in the greaterMegami Tenseifranchise. Two weeks after the initial debut ofShin Megami Tensei 5on the Nintendo Switch, Atlus has announced the first post-release patch for the title. Post-release patches offer a way for developers to improve upon a game even after its release. Bugs and other in-game issues can slip through the development process and make it into the final build, leading to players discovering these issues for themselves....

Shortly, PlayStation will be starting its Thursday State of Play presentation forHorizon Forbidden West. The showcase will undoubtedly show offHorizon Forbidden West’s new setting in astonishing detail, as well as debuting a variety of new gameplay features, too. But before the State of Play begins, some ofHorizon Forbidden Westis already being shown off as part of the show’s countdown presentation. Early environmental footage shows the game’s new day/night cycle, as well as other interesting details....

Gaming reveals and announcements used to involve a lot more physical preparation, often involving the pomp and circumstance of in-person events at industry trade shows like CES or Gamescom. Of course, the biggest example for the video game industry wasE3, though the importance of the iconic industry trade show has lessened in the last decade compared to the early 2000s. Especially with the widespread adoption of high speed internet, most publishers, developers, and indie studios are opting for independent marketing efforts, which in turn has made the necessity of E3 and the once-lucrative media coverage stemming from the event less important to companies....

Grand Theft Auto 5originally released in 2013, but has managed to maintain a massive playerbase. A large part of this has been the game’s online counterpart,Grand Theft Auto Online. Not only hasGrand Theft Auto Onlinereceived a consistent trickle of updates and new content, it also recently spawned popular roleplay servers that have led toGrant Theft Auto Onlinebecoming one of the most streamed games on Twitch. It was announced earlier this year thatGrand Theft Auto 5would make the jumpto next-gen consoles....

The smartphone has become a ubiquitous feature of modern day life. Perhaps the most prominent brand when it comes to this type of phone is Apple’s iPhone. Althoughproduction of iPhones has been affected by the Coronavirus(like everything else), it remains a staple of modern convenience. The design forApple’s iPhone piggy-backed off the previous iPod, a convenient music playing device. Originally lampooned for its continuously releasing new models and decreasing size, the iPod was still a huge hit....

Summary In a heartwarming update that has been eagerly awaited by many, popular gamer and Twitch streamer Kyedae recently shared that she has completed her chemotherapy treatments. The news comes several months after her shocking announcement in March 2023, in whichKyedae revealed her cancer diagnosis. This revelation stunned the global gaming community, leading to an immense wave of empathy, well-wishes, and solidarity from fans, peers, and fellow content creators. For those who may not be familiar, Kyedae, of Japanese-Canadian ancestry, has gained significant recognition in the gaming realm, particularly for her exceptional prowess in playing the popular first-person hero shooter gameValorant....

Quick Links Since someMarvel Snapchallenges require players towin a location with one card, they want to know how to do so. Although it may sound like a nearly impossible task, one-card wins are quite common in the current Meta of the game. Thanks to power cards and loner characters, dominating a lane with only one asset is not a far-fetched goal. In this guide,Marvel Snapplayers can learn fivestrategies for completing this objectiveas well as a list of the best one-shot cards to help them along the way....

Ever since thesurprise announcement at E3 2017that Nintendo would be releasing a re-imagining of the classic Game Boy titleMetroid 2withMetroid: Samus Returns– the first new entry in the series in about seven years – fans of the action-adventure franchise have been clamoring for as much information as possible regarding the game. Thankfully, the Big N has decided to continue unveiling more details about the forthcoming release, with the company putting out an overview trailer showing off the new moves and powers players will be able to wield....