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Quick Links Dungeonsand Dragons' fifth edition is nearing a big change, with updated 2024 rulebooks poised to switch up the system later in the year. Only two major adventure modules remain for this era ofDungeons and Dragons, placing a capstone on a decade of adventure books. Late 2024 and early 2025 will seenew core rulebooks forD&D, texts that will upgrade 5e while still being backwards-compatible with all the adventures released thus far....

Summary TheEpic Games Storefree game for August 24 to August 31 isHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak. WhileEpic Games Storeusers wait for the opportunity to addHomeworld: Deserts of Kharakto their digital libraries, they have the chance to claim and play bothBlack BookandDodo Peak. Black BookandDodo Peakare thecurrent Epic Games Store free games, available from now until August 24 at 10:00am CT, at which point they will be replaced byHomeworld: Deserts of Kharak. For those unfamiliar with the games,Black Bookis described as a “dark RPG adventure” where players wield spells and summon demons....

TheForza Motorsportseries is one of the definitive simulation and arcade racing games in the industry. The IP is made up of a long line ofsuccessful entriesand is largely responsible for shaping the genre.Forzahas partly moved away from its simulator leanings, embracing an open-world concept with the epic that isForza Horizon 4. Giving players more freedom usually amps up the fun factor, andForza Horizon 4has this quality in spades. However, with freedom comes more challenges and activities....

Merchandising plays a major role in the video game industry. While video games are designed to be played on screens, the influence of the characters and worlds displayed on those screens often transcends the medium. Many examples of video game characters featuring in other products exist, such asSuper Mario-themed LEGO sets. Another video game series that is no stranger to merchandising deals isHalo. As the release date forHalo Infinitedraws closer, Xbox is releasing more merchandise based on the series....

HBOis one of the more prominent producers of new TV series, partially thanks to its streaming service HBO Max. It offers a large variety of shows that fit different genres and is no stranger to mini-series either. However, while the majority of HBO TV shows manage to run their course, it doesn’t always work out that way. RELATED:The Best Science-Fiction Shows On HBO Max Just like with every other TV producer,HBOhas canceled shows prematurely over the years....

Halo Infiniteplayers have recently been given their first taste of the core online multiplayer experience. Yet there’s still a massive aspect ofHalo Infinite’s online multiplayer still absent, as the Forge remains in development. This past Technical Preview, available to Halo Insiders and their friends, introduced Capture the Flag, Total Control, and Slayer game modes. Yet the Forge will allow for significantly more complex game modes when it’s launched. In fact, a recent leak shows just how complex theseHalo InfiniteForge custom games can be....

Summary Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead has just released patch 01.000.300 addressing various aspects, including weapons, stratagems, enemies, and missions. This update aims to enhance the gameplay and address community feedback. The long patch notes cover several weapon buffs, damage balancing, increased level cap and more. The update also added new planetary hazards inHelldivers 2. InHelldivers 2, players take on the role of elite soldiers fighting against various alien species to protect humanity’s interests across the galaxy....

The gameBorderlands 3has a host of colorful, quirky, and weird characters for the player to interact with making it one of the bestgames of 2019. Each has their own ambitions, goals, desires, and oddities that makes them unique and helps them find their place in the world of Pandora. If we were to relocate them to another world, say the wizarding world ofHarry Potter. No doubt there would be some interesting hi-jinks and mischief....

Summary Hollow Knight: SilksongandHades 2will be following up on two of the most critically acclaimed indie games of all time, so developers Team Cherry and Supergiant Games are facing some fairly lofty expectations. But while such high expectations might prompt a more drasticoverhaul or evolution ofHollow KnightorHades' formulas, neither sequel needs to make such significant changes to be successful and deliver on its promises. Though there are countless reasons why these games resonate with so many players, it’s fair to say that a common point of praise is their ingenuity and originality....

Horizon Forbidden Westhas received a new DLC,Burning Shores, and it is an entry that fans should not miss. Aloy has new dangers to face in a different region, though fortunately she does not have to do things alone.Seyka the Quen warrioris at her side, and she proves to be one of the most skilled companions she has ever had. Seyka illustrates just how useful it is to have a competent friend around to tackle the challenges ofHorizon Forbidden West’s world....

It’s only natural thatAssassin’sCreed Valhalla, formally announced by Ubisoft last week, would have a setting and time period as yet unused by the franchise. However, the unique placement ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalladeserves a deeper look, from where it lines up in the franchise to what that means for the game. What’s more, it’s not always easy to remembereverytime period and locale used byAssassin’s Creed; between main games and spin-offs, there are over 20 entries spanning from the days of the Peloponnesian war to Victorian-era London....

Gamers have long been obsessed with the small things, from the presence of bullets in fresh magazines in earlyBattlefieldgames to the muted background music in underwater sections ofMario Galaxy. This obsession, though, was taken to new heights with the release ofRed Dead Redemption 2. It’s true thatRed Dead Redemption 2isn’t the first game to implement a seemingly impossible amount of minor details, but it may well be the best to do it....

Kirby and the Forgotten Landis in the hand of players, and many are making their way through the new world the game gives players to explore. Along the way, Kirby and hisnew friend Elfilinwill reach an abandoned theme park that the Beast Pack is keeping operational. The second stage of Wondaria Remains looks to be a fun stage offering a small mini-game to players, but it’ll actually test players as to how hard they want to complete the stage....