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Quick Links Fans of the originalHadesmay feel a bit overwhelmed when loading into the Crossroads for the first time, faced with thenew and revamped featuresofHades 2. If you focus on unlocking the most important things first, though, you will have a more solid foundation to build off of for future runs. Some of the first things you should unlock are relatively obvious,like the Arcana system– though many players don’t know that you can upgrade your Grasp as well as unlock new Cards....

Even though gamers may never see how Valve’s watershedHalf-Lifeseries comes to a close,Half-Life 2remains one of the most influential, atmospheric, and well-crafted shooters in the industry. While most of the game’s critical acclaim is attributed to the smart story, physics-based puzzles, and tight gunplay,Half-Life 2’s sound design adds an extra level of cohesiveness and immersion to the experience that deserves recognition. In a game witha famously silent protagonistand minimalist musical accompaniment, the game’s voice lines, ambient noises, and other sound effects become even more important for immersion....

Summary Hogwarts Legacytakes place in a franchise that grants endless possibilities. Casting spells on enemies, discovering new things with the flick of a wand, and capturing mythical beasts are all on the curriculum atHogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and for the most part, the game excels at giving fans a means to role-play as their own student, attending classes and getting into all manner of mischief. Its strong sales and healthy critical reception ensure that it’s unlikely that players have seen the last of the series....

Summary Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconushers in a new era for developer FromSoftware’s classic series, evolving many of its core gameplay features for a modern audience. While combat, customization, and recovery have all been given a major overhaul,Armored Core 6’s story modeoffers fans a more traditional experience. Following the completion of the title’s fifth and final chapter, FromSoftware fans are likely to expect a moderate level of replayability. The developer is well known for its robust post-game offerings, often featuring a New Game+ mode....

Earlier this month,Jurassic World: Dominionfinally wrapped after a stagging 18-month production period. Having weathered a global pandemic and numerous delays due to positive COVID tests, the film still has a gruelling post-production to go before it’s slated released on July 04, 2025. Nevertheless, it’s completion is being a hailed as a milestone for the industry: ostensibly the biggest movie to finish filming during the pandemic, many are pointing toDominionas an example of how films can still be made and that the industry is still viable....

LEGO announced it will be launching a new Haunted House building set aimed at adult hobbyists on June 1. The kit includes 3,281 pieces and incorporates electronic and controllable features usingLEGO’s Powered Up components and a proprietary app. The set also includes several figures including guests, staff, and a few creepy residents to complete the experience. By using Powered Up parts that are sold separately, builders can control the elevator from their phone via LEGO’s Powered Up app....

Twitch streamer Ludwig is still holding his record-breaking subathon, and is currently on the 16th straight day of his Twitch stream. For those who have not been closely following the situation, Ludwig’s subathon started with one rule: Ludwig adds 10 seconds to his stream for every viewer that buys a subscription or donates at least 500 bits. Ten seconds doesn’t seem like a lot of time per subscription, but early into the stream, the number of subscriptions keptLudwig’s stream timer consistently above 24 hours, leaving the stream with seemingly no end in sight....

The hook of most online games to keep players online and playing is a complex loot system built on fighting strong enemies, collecting more powerful weapons, then fighting even stronger enemies. However, while these systems often run into issues with RNG and repetitive rewards inproblematic loot mechanics,Monster Hunter Riseis able to toe the line for a rewarding loot system better than much of its competition. This loot system isn’t entirely new to theMonster Hunterseries, with monsters dropping materials with differing levels of rarity depending on how players choose to fight them....

Summary My Hero Academiachapter 403 has kept all the fans on the edge of their seats, especially after the incredibly intense cliffhanger that the last chapter ended on. It was clear that the Final War Saga of the story was now headed towards its climax, with more focus being thrown onthe fight between Deku and Shigaraki. However, the bigger focus of the previous chapter was, of course, All Might. All For One brought All Might with him to the site where Deku and Shigaraki were clashing and, there, proceeded to attempt to kill the Symbol of Peace....

Connectionsis a word puzzle game from the New York Times Games with a couple of challenging rules. If you are trying to sort all these words into four categories, you might be stuck on some of these difficult words. If you already knowhow to playConnectionsand just need some hints for today, this article is for you. It contains some hints for the puzzle, individual word spoilers, and the whole answer if you need it....

Summary Boasting a dedicated fandom, theShrekmovies have been recreated in a number of video games, with one creative group now showcasing a trailer for what an open worldShrekgame would look like inUnreal Engine 5. Fans have frequently recreated the iconic characters and locations fromShrekinAnimal Crossingand other popular titles, but this short trailer gives audiences a glimpse at the potential of an Unreal production starring the green ogre. Created by Epic Games,Unreal Engineis one of the premier game engines on the market, offering some of the highest quality assets and animation for 3D computer graphics....

YouTube channel TeaserPlay has created a new concept video, this time forSpider-Manvillain/anti-hero Venom.Venom is easily one of Marvel Comics' most popular characters, appearing in major comic book storylines, animated series, movies, and video games over the years. Venom has been appearing in video games for decades, usually as a villain inSpider-Mangames. However, Venom has also been featured as a playable character on some occasions, like withSpider-Man and Venom: Maximum CarnageandVenom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety....

Quick Links Terra variants inPalworldare pals that have a ground element added to their original typing, altering their appearance and making them a different kind of threat. For Gorirat Terra, the alternative form of Gorirat, can be quite terrifying when players first encounter them. They’re much stronger and wild than their original counterpart. Gorirat Terra comes in a darker skin tone and brown fur, but bears the same resemblance and personality asGorirat....