With so many different play styles and mechanics provided by theOverwatchhero roster, the game is understandably hard to balance. However,Overwatchfans seem to be particularly bothered by the newest experimental update, as it makes changes that gamers feel are not ideal. This is hardly the first time thatOverwatchfans have questioned an experimental update. Late last year, gamers were quick to call the beloved tank Reinhardt overpowered due to a buff to his hammer-swinging....

Quick Links In thePersona 5 Royalrerelease,Atlus adds two new confidants, both of which have major roles to play during the optional third semester. One of these confidants is Kasumi Yoshizawa, who uses the Faith Arcana and shows up in events throughout the regular school year. As a new character, Yoshizawa has little to do with the main plot, and players don’t need to advance her confidant rank to unlock the third semester....

There are many different ways that Pokemon can evolve in thePocket Monster universe. There are evolution stones, different times of the day that affect evolutions, and even a Pokemon’s happiness can be a factor for some evolutions. InPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, players might find themselves with a Pokemon like Chansey or Togepi. These Pokemon mentioned can only evolve when their friendship (or happiness) levels are increased to a certain amount....

Summary Pokemon Masters EXhas added Nemona, one ofScarlet and Violet’smost popular characters, to its trainer pool. The newest addition to DeNA’s hit mobile game was unveiled during the August 8 Pokemon Presents event, which also marked the long-awaitedarrival of two classicPokemongames to Nintendo Switch Online, among other announcements. First released in August 2019,Pokemon Masters EXis a free-to-play strategy game that tasks the player with becoming the Pokemon Masters League champion by engaging in a series of 3-on-3 battles....

Summary There are a handful of Metroidvania tropes thatPrince of Persia: The Lost Crownnails, yet the one notion it knocks out of the park is how adaptable many games may be to the 2D or 2.5D side-scrolling genre. There are enough of these Metroidvanias with tough combat and tougher platforming out there now thatPrince of Persia: The Lost Crownmight not necessarily create a cataclysmic impact for some, but how it iterates onPrince of Persiain this space is truly commendable....

Summary Red Dead Redemptionhas been at the top of fans' minds in recent weeks as rumors began circulating of a potential remake or remaster for the title. A project such as this has long been desired by the franchise’s community, who see a remake as the next logical step for the IP following the success of 2018’sRDR2. Recent developments made the possibility of aRed Dead Redemptionremaster quite likely, although these hopes have now been dashed by Rockstar....

Crafting is a big part ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The three skill groups each have their own crafting skill, and the one for combat is Smithing. Smithing allows players to build and improve weapons, armor, and jewelry, and the more points players have in this skill, the more stats players can add to these items. Every player should spend some time Smithing, since the extra attack and armor can boost mostSkyrimbuilds, and the extra gold made from selling items is good for every character....

Summary Combat inStar Wars Jedi: Survivorcan be both simple and complicated, depending on what confrontations and missions that players are taking on as Jedi Cal Kestis. While there are plenty of variations that players can configure to help them out in combat, like skill points and lightsaber stances, one of the best ways to heighten players' advantage is to equip the best combat perks. There are a good amount of perks inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, with a smaller portion relating to combat....

City builder and tower defense hybridSteamWorld Buildhas just been announced which came as a welcome surprise to fans of the long-running steampunk franchise. Consistent with otherSteamWorldentries,SteamWorld Buildyet again takes the belovedindie gamefranchise into a completely new genre while leaning into its unique cowboys-but-robots steampunk aesthetic. TheSteamWorldfranchise has explored a number of genres since it began with 2010’sSteamWorld Tower Defenseon the Nintendo DSi. The series truly came into its own withSteamworld Dig, a Metroidvania that involved clever puzzles and platforming....

Video game inclusivity is becoming a topic of important discussion lately, with many people vying for better representation of people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and disabled players. With charities such asAbleGamers working with developersto create games for people with disabilities, the world of gaming is opening up to all sorts of inclusive features and requirements. With that in mind, a number of people have been askingTwitchto implement some changes to its site in preparation for this year’s Disability Pride Month....

After a year of anticipation,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguegot a new trailer at DC FanDome 2021. Fans got to see more of the misfit team they’ll be running throughMetropoliswith, as well as some story details. This included background on how the squad was brought together, and which other members of the Justice League fans can expect to see. There wasn’t any gameplay, but at this point any news is better than no news for those looking forward to Rocksteady’s next DC project....

Summary Tekken 8has been out for a little while now, and so far, fans have enjoyed their time with it. Its offline content includes both an impressive cinematic story mode and the more freeform Arcade Quest, as well as the return of pre-rendered character endings and plenty of cosmetics. Meanwhile,Tekken 8’s online, while not as good as its leading competitors, is a big step up fromTekken 7, and even allows players to compete in Tekken Ball....

Throughout his 50 years in Hollywood, Al Pacino has been blessed withsome of the most iconic movie roles of all time. From the coke-snorting psychopath that is Tony Montana to the Godfather himself, Don Michael Corleone, it’s roles like these that will see Pacino go down as one of the all-time greats when he eventually decides to call time on his illustrious career. RELATED:Every Arnold Schwarzenegger ’80s Movie, Ranked According To Metacritic Although the actor celebrated his 80th birthday last year, that doesn’t seem to be something he’ll be doing anytime soon....