Apex Legendsis currently in the first weeks of its fourth season, and as with every season, the Legend meta shifts to accommodate for map changes and Legend re-balancing. Since Season 4 takes place on (a modified) World’s Edge,Season 3’s tier listmay seem familiar to this one, but thanks to some buffs and map updates players will definitely see some Legends rising in strength while others fall to the wayside of disuse....
Assassin’s Creedis one of the most well-known game franchises today, but that doesn’t mean Ubisoft has been without error when making theAssassin’s Creedgames. Ubisoft has recently made headlines for some executives believing that “women don’t sell” in video games, and that’s why the franchise’s most recent titles,OriginsandOdyssey, had their narratives changed to move away from having main female protagonists. As a way to counteract and challenge how Ubisoft has treated its female assassin characters, Kulpreet Virdi founded the Assassin’s Creed Sisterhood, a group dedicated to empowering women throughout theAssassin’s Creedcommunity....
Summary Elements have been a major part of theMonster Hunterfranchise since the very first generation of games. Since the second generation, there have been five Elements utilized by both monsters and hunters in the heat of battle: Fire, Water, Thunder, Dragon, and Ice. However, recent generations of the games have introduced even more variety. As ofMonster Hunter Freedom Unite, there are also status ailments that operate similarly to the Elements in weapons: Poison, Sleep, Paralysis, and Blast....
Summary Crusader Kings 3from Paradox Development Studios is the hit sequel to the long-runningCrusader Kings 2.Shipping with a massive array of different customizationoptions for characters, realm titles, religions, and cultures,Crusader Kings 3offers players a phenomenal level of choice in how to build their very own medieval dynasty - including how to develop their realm. But choosing just which buildings to build inCK3can be a difficult task as there are many, and they all do great things....
Biomutantis back in the public eye after an extended period of silence. It turns out that the game wasn’t in any jeopardy as many feared;Biomutant’s developer says it was keeping its heads down on purpose to focus on making the game as strong as possible. Plenty of specific details onBiomutantare still forthcoming, but there’s a couple broader details that are already common knowledge. For instance,Biomutant’s core plot is already known: the game’s unnamed, customizable protagonist has to save the Tree of Life from toxic pollutants before all life starts to suffer....
Gearbox is ready to unveil the next major DLC pack forBorderlands 3.Borderlands 3’s Season Pass features four different expansions, each with a ton of story-based content. The first,Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, was released mid-December and was well received. The next DLC is apparently ready to be showcased, with Gearbox introducing Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock, said to focus on where true love and eldritch horror meet....
March was a big month for theMass Effectfranchise, as many fans celebrated the10-year anniversary ofMass Effect 3and the 5-year anniversary ofMass Effect: Andromeda. These games were made by hundreds of developers at BioWare, but when it comes to the original trilogy, many know the name of Casey Hudson—the games’ director. Hudson departed BioWare back in 2014 and joined Microsoft’s video game production wing as creative director; however, he would eventually return to BioWare in 2017 to help the studio tackleAnthem, as well as other new projects....
TheResident Evilfranchise has had its fair share of odd spin-offs ranging from light-gun games to online first-person shooters, and the upcomingResident Evil Re:Verselooks like it will continue that trend. When it launches next year, this online competitive shooter will pit players—each of whom will assume the role of a familiarResident Evilcharacter—against one another in various combat arenas. It’s effectivelySuper Smash Bros.,but for the cast ofResident Evil. So far, only a handful of the series' greats have been confirmed to be joining the fray; big names like Leon S....
Video game protagonistsare often presented as noble and good heroes, often the saviors of worlds, always willing to lend a helping hand. This is especially true forfemale characters, as writers and designers fall back on traditional societal expectations of women being gentle and caring. Related:Most Evil Video Game Animals Some female protagonists defy this classification, however, and head in the complete opposite direction. Some are ruthless assassins, riddled with dark turmoil or are indifferent to the fates of those they encounter while pursuing selfish goals....
The Caged Heart of the Barber, simply referred to as the Barber Heart, is arguably the best Malignant Heart inDiablo 4Season One. The raw DPS boost it provides is invaluable, and it’s available for every class as well, making it a must-have for anyone who plans on hard-pushing the current endgame. However, such power isn’t easy to obtain. As good as the Barber Heart is, it won’t magically solve everyDiablo 4player’s DPS problems....
Diablo Immortal’s Ancient Nightmare event tasks players with dispatching a world boss, and it is active every Wednesday and Friday at 12pm, 8:30pm, and 10pm server time. While the Ancient Nightmare is not particularly difficult to dispatch in a group, its mechanics may seem a bit convoluted upon first glance. This guide is here to resolve any confusion that might be surrounding the Ancient Nightmare event inDiablo Immortaland help players bring down the relevant boss....
While BioWare has been relatively open about the state ofDragon Age: Dreadwolf, there’s been relatively few official details on the game itself. Recently there wasa leak of the newDragon Age’s gameplay, and as many expected it seems that Grey Wardens and Red Lyrium will continue to play an important role. However, apart from the apparent gameplay redesign, the leak didn’t reveal too much that fans couldn’t have guessed. The Elves, both ancient and modern, will play a prominent role inDragon Age: Dreadwolf....
All too often, the games ofDragon Ageboil down its greatmoral dilemma of the Mages and Templarsdown to Mages good, Templars bad. There’s no doubt the Templars are oppressive and need some correction, but out-of-control Mages are completely dangerous. There are probably better ways to handle it and Mages should not be stripped of autonomy, but it really is “Mages Good, Templars Bad” a lot of the time. Ironically enough, everyDragon Agegame features a mage who betrays the player....
